Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 258 - 259: The Mysterious Man From Black Robes

what do you think about the new cover? is it good or do I change it back to the old one ?

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In the center of Skye Dome City, there is a prominent mountain peak, and at the middle and top of that peak lies the Castle of the Snow Night Empire.

As the time for the coronation ceremony draws near, the road to the palace is opened, and the citizens of Skye Dome who have been granted the privilege of participation show ecstatic expressions. They eagerly make their way toward the Castle atop the mountain.

Those citizens who did not receive the privilege can only regretfully stay at the foot of the mountain. However, even so, their enthusiasm remains, and they continue to celebrate with joyous activities throughout the city.

With the influx of these common people, the spacious Dragon Dance Square in front of the Castle, which is the main venue for the coronation ceremony, becomes packed with a sea of people. The cheers and shouts of the crowd resound through the sky. For ordinary people, it is a rare opportunity to set foot inside the palace.

Now, not only are they fortunate enough to visit this place, but they can also witness the enthronement of the new emperor and the beginning of a new era for the Snow Night Empire. How could the people not be excited?

If it weren’t for the efforts of the Royal Knights to maintain order on-site, these overly excited crowds might have already rushed onto the grand sacrificial platform at the center of the square...

In the front of the crowd, closest to the sacrificial platform, are the delegations from various countries and powerful factions. Even before the ceremony begins, dozens of delegation members have taken their seats. With the arrival of these representatives, the oppressive atmosphere pervading the surroundings quiets the boiling crowd to some extent.

After all, the terrifying aura exuded by these individuals gives the people a strong sense of oppression, making it impossible for them to cheer as freely and unrestrained as before...

Among the entering delegations from major powers is our Miss Mengxi...

"Ah~"

Under a gentle, silvery-white glow, Mengxi, dressed in a platinum-colored robe resembling that of a nun, instantly appears on the front row of the VIP seats, leaving countless onlookers dumbfounded. The appearance of the Heavenly Maiden astonishes the nearby excited crowd and the whispering envoys of various factions, who can’t help but reveal expressions of astonishment as they focus their attention on the beautiful silver-haired girl.

Admiring the girl’s beautiful figure under the sunlight, dressed in Holy attire, Mengxi’s appearance resembled that of a goddess. Her untouchable aura exuded a beauty of holiness that was simply indescribable. It was as if a magnificent painting had come to life, with the sunlight serving as its backdrop. Even those with weaker mental fortitude stood motionless, unable to regain their composure. Those who held faith in the Asumos Church or represented certain factions couldn’t help but entertain thoughts of kneeling upon seeing Mengxi’s presence.

Mengxi was keenly aware of the reactions from those around her. If it weren’t for Archbishop Nick’s request to utilize her appearance in order to attract new followers from Snow Night Empire, Mengxi might have considered wearing a mask. Although wearing a mask on this occasion would imply disrespect toward the new emperor, Mengxi felt no hesitation due to the emperor’s ’honorable character’.

"Sigh, it’s a bit bothersome..."

Mengxi couldn’t help but mutter softly. She felt annoyance toward the complex desires and thoughts that emanated from all directions.

However, at this moment, Mengxi had no room in her mind to dwell on these matters. After entering the Dragon Dance Square and reaching the VIP seats, Mengxi immediately set out to locate the seat reserved for the Black Rose Duchy and to find that familiar black silhouette.

’Finding Sister Yumo and stay by her side! Ensure that Xue Tianao doesn’t entertain any inappropriate thoughts during the coronation ceremony!’

Of course, the more significant reason was that they hadn’t seen each other for half a day.

"I really miss her~"

Mengxi thought, yearning to embrace her sister and absorb some of her energy.

’Hmm? Ugh, why am I even thinking about this? ’

Realizing that her thoughts had taken a peculiar turn, Mengxi frantically shook her head, attempting to regain her composure. After shaking off those thoughts, Mengxi pursed her lips with mixed emotions and endeavored to stabilize her inner self. After all, when she finally meets Yumo, she must play the role of an obedient younger sister. She couldn’t afford to accidentally reveal any strange notions that might frighten Yumo away.

Having calmed her emotions, Mengxi disregarded the numerous gazes filled with a variety of emotions around her. Gradually, she emitted her holy aura and, with her mesmerizing light purple eyes, began scanning the VIP seats in search of the Black Rose Duchy and the figure of Yumo.

However,

Although Mengxi found the seat where the Black Rose Family was supposed to be, she didn’t see the figure she longed for. An expression of loneliness gradually appeared on the face of the silver-haired girl, and Mengxi couldn’t help but bite her lip.

"Sister Yumo? Did she not come today? Is it because she was so angry last night that she doesn’t even want to attend Xue Tianao’s coronation ceremony?"

’If that’s the case, maybe I should leave too. After all, the coronation ceremony is not really meaningful, just a boring formality. Considering that I might inevitably be bothered by Xue Tianao during the ceremony,’

Mengxi started contemplating leaving the venue and going to the Black Rose Family mansion to find Yumo.

’It might be a good choice. As for the attendance of the Asumos Church representatives, with Archbishop Nick and Sister Bai, it should be enough.’

But...

"Speaking of which... who is he?"

Gazing carefully at the group of people in black attire not far away, the distinguished members of the Black Rose Family, Mengxi narrowed her eyes slightly. More precisely, Mengxi wasn’t looking at the knights of the Black Rose Family, but at the unidentified figure sitting quietly among them, protected by the knights, sipping tea while sitting on the chair.

’Seems like a man?’

However, wearing a black robe with a hood covering his face, Mengxi couldn’t discern his identity. But judging from the attitude of the surrounding knights, it was evident that this man held an extraordinary position within the Black Rose Family, perhaps on par with Sister Yumo. What’s more, even though the man didn’t display any power and his strength was unknown, Mengxi could faintly sense a dangerous aura emanating from him, chilling and as profound as facing an unfathomable abyss. It instantly made Mengxi feel an intangible pressure.

"Who is this man exactly?"

On the other side, another person also noticed the presence of the unidentified man. At this moment, a middle-aged man with a heroic cloak and a blue and white military uniform slowly approached the base of the altar. The middle-aged man had a dignified and imposing figure. His cold gaze sparkled like stars, and his eyebrows were as sharp as if they were painted. He carried a long knife adorned with a red ribbon, swaying behind him, exuding a formidable and heroic aura.

This man was none other than General Luo Kefei, the Grand general of the Snow Night Empire. After arriving at Dragon Dance Square, this high-ranking general responsible for security and protection focused his attention on the members of the Black Rose Family, just like Mengxi. However, his intentions were completely different.

Last night, his daughter, Olivia, rushed into his room in tears, telling him about the outrageous behavior of the Black Rose Family’s young miss. After hearing his daughter’s words, Luo Kefei found himself at a loss for words. After all, it was unbelievable to think that the Chosen One, the child of destiny, his eggs can be crushed by a mare foot. It was also something difficult to accept.

The emperor of the empire couldn’t be a eunuch, and for the sake of his daughter’s happiness, her husband couldn’t lack that function either. The Snow Night Empire already had a grudge against the Sadik Empire, and Luo Kefei also despised the people of the Sadik Empire. Upon receiving this news, an uncontrollable fury ignited within Luo Kefei. If it weren’t for Olivia’s timely intervention and considering the coronation ceremony, Luo Kefei might have already taken the Imperial Knights and the Imperial Guard to arrest the members of the Black Rose Family for the crime of attempting to assassinate the emperor.

Although he didn’t take action, Luo Kefei’s gaze toward the Black Rose Family was filled with hostility, and his ice-blue eyes were filled with a chilling darkness. Furthermore, according to Olivia’s word, Miss Yu from the Black Rose Family was said to be seductive and had enticed Emperor Xue Tianao to the point where he hadn’t immediately ordered action against her even after the egg incident.

Luo Kefei agreed to help Xue Tianao overthrow the previous emperor’s rule. On one hand, it was for the sake of the people’s livelihood, as the previous emperor’s governance had been lacking, leading to the gradual decline of the Snow Night Empire’s strength. On the other hand, it was because of his daughter’s request.

Being a doting father, Luo Kefei chose to stand on Xue Tianao’s side and lead his troops to help defeat the royalist forces. After all, compared to the previous emperor, Xue Tianao, who was considered the "Chosen One" and supposedly more "wise," seemed like a better choice in every aspect.

Luo Kefei knew about Xue Tianao’s feelings for Mengxi, so his ideal future was for Olivia to become the empress. However, based on Olivia’s description from last night, if the emperor truly fell for that woman and lost his soul, then perhaps his daughter wouldn’t even be able to hold onto her position as empress.

At the thought of this, Luo Kefei couldn’t help but tighten his fists, and a chilling intent emanated from him, causing the soldiers around him to shiver in fear. Yu-the Black Rose from the Sadik Empire, not only severely injured the emperor but also threatened his daughter’s position?!

’This woman... must die!’

However, the relationship between the Snow Night Empire and the Sadik Empire was already tense. If he were to eliminate this Black Rose young miss, it might lead to a full-blown conflict with the Sadik Empire. Unfortunately, it would be the people who would suffer the consequences.

Sighing deeply, Luo Kefei couldn’t help but think about it.