Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 271 - 272: Yuan’er’s Arrival [1/3]

A black meteor struck with great force, causing the sky over Skye Dome City to be engulfed in a black glow.

Along with the black light, a chilling and terrifying pressure descended upon the city. After a fierce clash, the protective barrier that guarded the sky cracked and eventually collapsed under the weight.

The horrifying aura of suppressed shadow energy surged down from the sky, filling the people below with suffocating fear.

"Demon King?! The Abyssal Demons have breached the city!!"

Although Xue Tianao’s elite forces had been annihilated by the Abyssal Demon horde, the walls and barriers that protected the safety of the people still stood.

Many citizens managed to suppress their fear to some extent. However, now, in the presence of everyone’s terrified gaze, the legendary Demon King existence suddenly appeared within the city.

At this moment, the little composure left in people’s hearts completely shattered, and they fell into an endless abyss of fear.

Order and rules ceased to exist. The crowd began to flee towards the southern part of the city, disregarding everything in their path. Some of the less resolute guards and sentinels also joined the mass exodus, and chaos engulfed the entire city.

The once bustling central district now lay in ruins. Various goods were scattered on the ground, and many people took advantage of the chaos to loot and attack shops throughout the city...

However, the shop owners had no energy to care about these things. They had only one thought in their minds—to survive. For that, they had to quickly escape from the Skye Dome City.

...

In the Dragon Dance Square, Xue Tianao stared intently at the black glow emanating from the distant city.

"That... is the aura of a Demon King?"

"When will this end?!"

Unable to contain his anger any longer, Xue Tianao let out a roar, releasing a powerful surge of magic. The royal knights around him couldn’t help but turn their heads, looking at their emperor with confusion and uncertainty.

At that moment, Xue Tianao’s brows furrowed once again.

’Wait a minute... the place where the Demon King landed? It’s... the location of the dungeon and the Grand Court? The place where political prisoners are held? Why would they attack that place?’

For a moment, a perplexed expression filled Xue Tianao’s azure eyes.

--

On the other side,

In the depths of the imperial city’s dungeon, Gaff and a group of researchers loyal to Xue Tianao finally enjoyed a long-awaited rest under the watchful "care" of the Nightingale organization.

They slept peacefully since last night, undisturbed except for any researchers who woke up briefly and were promptly lulled back to sleep by the Nightingale girls wielding sturdy wolf tooth clubs.

In the central area of the dungeon, where the Inferno once stood, a beautiful black-haired girl surrounded by countless bloody-red butterflies sat quietly on the ground. Beside her, another red-haired girl appeared frail with a large sword piercing her chest, gently resting her head on the black-haired girl’s thigh, her eyes closed in silent repose.

Meanwhile, a dignified and elegant butler named Sebastian stood next to the black-haired girl, dressed in refined attire. Holding a communication magic stone, he meticulously relayed the situation outside to the black-haired girl:

"Lady Yumo, Xue Tianao’s forces have successfully eliminated over 200,000 mindless Abyssal Demons that were once human soldiers. You need not worry about surplus demonic forces or how to deal with these Abyssal Demons any longer. Furthermore, the original Blizzard Knights and the forces from the North have retreated to the Windy City, showing some intelligence by avoiding confrontation."

Upon hearing this, Yumo slowly opened her crimson gem-like eyes and revealed a satisfied smile.

"Excellent. Continue to hold them back and prevent them from supporting the Skye Dome City."

"Understood, Lady Yumo."

...

While Yumo and Sebastian discussed the situation outside, the earth suddenly trembled, and a powerful aura filled the dungeon, causing Yumo’s eyebrows to raise in curiosity.

"Hmm? What is this aura?"

"Lady Yumo, this is..."

Sebastian looked up at the ceiling, a puzzled expression on his face. The sudden and unfamiliar presence of suppressed shadow energy was unforeseen, and it’s no wonder a hint of unease flickered in Sebastian’s eyes. After all, they had no knowledge of whether this new Demon King existence was an ally or an enemy, or how they regarded Yumo. They simply didn’t know.

Shielding Yumo from the falling dust with an umbrella, Sebastian couldn’t help but ask inquisitively,

"This... Is this the aura of the Demon King? Is it that person?"

"Yes."

Yumo nodded slightly, confirming Sebastian’s speculation.

"Yes, it’s Yuan’er..."

As she spoke, a complex emotion flashed in Yumo’s eyes. The long-lost child had news again, and naturally, Yumo felt happy. However, the timing of Yuan’er’s appearance seemed a bit inappropriate...

"But why did the child suddenly come to the Skye Dome City?"

"Perhaps to save the Marquis and his wife?"

Sebastian guessed.

"That could be it."

"But, Lady Yumo, if that’s the case, Yuan’er might collide with our members who were sent to rescue them during the chaos. What should we do? In the eyes of that child, Nightingale’s people might also be seen as enemies..."

After mentioning this, worry was evident on Sebastian’s face.

What if Nightingale’s people were killed by Yumo’s child? That would be a big misunderstanding, right? They all wanted to save the Marquis and his wife~

"Well... that’s indeed a problem."

Yumo bit her lip, feeling somewhat conflicted.

Just at that moment, Kalina, who had been resting on Yumo’s thigh and enjoying her mother’s presence, slowly opened her drowsy eyes. With a hazy gaze, she looked at Yumo and said,

"Good morning, Mother."

"Hmm? You’re awake, Little Na?"

"Mhm~"

Seeing this red-haired girl, who was as cute and obedient as a kitten, resting on her thigh, Yumo smiled and gently caressed her daughter’s head.

"Good morning, Little Na. Did you rest well?"

"Yes, with Mother by my side, it was good."

Kalina smiled faintly, but then she wore a puzzled expression.

"Mother, what were you and little Sei talking about just now?... You mentioned Yuan’er?"

"Yuan’er? Yes, she is your new sister that I told you about, the little one who was recently born."

Yumo explained softly.

Upon hearing this, Kalina looked puzzled

"A new sister? Wasn’t she missing before? How did she suddenly come here now?"

"Well, it’s probably to save Marquis Xiumu and his wife, right?"

"Save her grandparents? It seems that the little sister still retains a lot of humanity. But..."

As Kalina’s lovely face gradually showed a worried expression, she voiced her concerns,

"But, Mother, there are many experts within the city now, including several eighth-tier powerhouses. Yuan’er has rushed in alone and instantly became the target of everyone’s attention. It... it could be dangerous, right?"

"Yes, indeed..."

"In that case, Mother, what do you plan to do?"

"..."

Facing Kalina’s question, Yumo gently caressed her daughter’s face with a hint of guilt,

"I’m sorry, Little Na. I can’t accompany you for the time being. I intend to handle things on your sister’s side first."

Upon hearing this, a trace of reluctance flickered in Kalina’s eyes. However, ensuring her sister’s safety was evidently more important than satisfying her own desire for closeness with her Mother. After all, she was a responsible older sister.

So, Kalina slowly stood up, nodded at Yumo, and put back the mature expression she usually wore on her face, saying,

"I understand, Mother. You can go ahead. I’ll take care of myself."

"Good girl."

Yumo was quite satisfied with Kalina’s understanding. A relieved smile gradually appeared on her breathtaking face.

Then, Yumo glanced at Sebastian beside her, as well as Xizhi and Qiu Mingtong behind him, and said, "Take care of Kalina."

" Understand, Lady Yumo."

The three of them replied in unison.

Seeing this, Yumo didn’t say much more. The scarlet aura of shadow began to emanate from her body. Bathed in the crimson radiance, Yumo transformed into numerous bloody-red butterflies and disappeared before everyone’s eyes...

’What a troublesome child...’