Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 306 - 308: Can’t Let Go [2/2]

Xiao’s illustration is finished, and I have posted it in Chapter 00. Kalina and Youlan’s illustration will come after him soon.

[something went wrong with the automatic release and it posted 308 before 307.... maybe I set the time wrong sorry about that.... anyway this is chapter 308 read the other chapter then continue this*^]

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"Sorry, Sister, I’ve been keeping this from you for so long."

Mengxi blinked her beautiful lilac eyes and spoke sincerely. Upon hearing Mengxi’s apology and feeling her gentle tap on her cheek, Yumo’s turbulent heart finally settled, though her gaze remained conflicted as she looked at the silver-haired girl with a smile that seemed a bit too cute to be genuine.

"You... you know that I’m a demon?"

Yumo asked, her brows furrowing with unease.

"Yes~"

Mengxi nodded without hesitation and tilted her head, playfully asking,

"But why would I be afraid of you, Sister? You saved my life back in the winter forest. If it wasn’t for you, I might not be here today. So, how could I be afraid of you?"

Those words strangely brought comfort to Yumo, even though she couldn’t explain why. In some vague way, Yumo didn’t want Mengxi to fear her.

However...

"But you’re the Chosen One, right? You should... hate the aura of demons, shouldn’t you? And I’m not just an ordinary demon, you know? You’re well aware that demons despise the Chosen Ones. Are you really not afraid of something unexpected happening?"

Yumo questioned, now aware of her own identity.

Despite knowing who Yumo really was, Mengxi dared to get so close to her. This girl had such audacity.

Yumo couldn’t help but feel puzzled, and her crimson eyes were filled with confusion.

In fact, due to Mengxi’s bold behavior, a trace of displeasure crept into her heart. Undoubtedly, Yumo was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions—shock, melancholy, embarrassment, confusion, and discontent—all mixed together like a messy paste.

"Really, not afraid~"

Mengxi emphasized once again, and without any hesitation, she even went on to hug Yumo’s arm, catching her off guard.

"Because I know, Sister Yumo is different from other Abyssal demons. If something unexpected were to happen, it would have happened already back in the winter forest, wouldn’t it?"

"This...,"

Yumo started to respond but was interrupted by Mengxi’s continued words.

"Hehe, and you know what, Not all demons harbor hatred toward the Chosen Ones, right? At least, I don’t sense any hostility or loathing from you right now. And about the aura of Abyssal demons... hmm, it’s true that it’s not particularly pleasant."

As these words reached Yumo’s ears, a trace of disappointment unintentionally flashed in her crimson eyes.

"So... it’s like that..."

"But,"

Mengxi interjected.

"But?"

Yumo prompted.

"Hehe~, the scent emanating from you, is different from that of ordinary demons. I don’t dislike it; in fact, I quite like it~"

Speaking, Mengxi tightened her grasp on Yumo’s slender arm, pressing her soft cheeks against Yumo’s, as if to better feel her presence.

These swift actions caused Yumo’s face, which had gradually regained its normal color, to once again blush with a hint of rosy hue.

"It... it smells good. What... what nonsense are you talking about?" Yumo protested.

"I’m not talking nonsense, I’m serious,"

"Mmm, nonsense..."

"No, I’m not deceiving you. How could I deceive Sister Yumo?"

Upon hearing this, Yumo couldn’t help but pout, and her eyes revealed a trace of "anger."

"Nonsense... you deceived me for so long before, made me act like a fool, playing along..."

"Ah, about that..."

Seemingly sensing the complaint and displeasure in Yumo’s tone, Mengxi showed a wry smile, realizing that explaining this matter clearly would take some time and effort. However,

’Angry Sister Yumo is so cute~’

As Mengxi gazed at Yumo’s blushing face, tinged with embarrassment and mild annoyance, her own heart couldn’t help but flutter with excitement.

At this moment, Mengxi couldn’t help but miss the presence of "Xiaomo" (referring to Yumo). If it were Xiaomo, she could confidently reach out and pinch those delicate cheeks without hesitation. But with Yumo in this state, she could only toy with her as she pleased.

’Sigh, who knows if I’ll ever see Sister Yumo in such a vulnerable state again? ’

’Well, according to the novel from sister Bai, it all depends on how hard I work to make Sister Yumo soften her heart in the end! But for now...’

’Let’s explain clearly first.’

After deceiving Yumo for so long, it would be awkward not to. With this in mind, Mengxi restrained her playful gaze and cute smile, revealing a rare serious expression as she met the worried eyes of Yumo.

However, just as Mengxi was about to comfort the melancholic Yumo, a unique wave suddenly swept through her mind, causing the silver-haired girl’s brows to furrow in an instant.

The words she was about to say were involuntarily swallowed back.

"?!!"

’This... this feeling...’

’Could it be...’

As if realizing something, Mengxi’s smile gradually faded, replaced by a solemn expression. Yumo, who noticed the change in Mengxi’s expression, still harbored some discontent, but a hint of concern appeared on her face:

"Um, what’s wrong?"

Upon hearing these words, Mengxi was momentarily taken aback,

Then she immediately realized that her change in expression was untimely. The seriousness on her face swiftly concealed, and her signature enchanting smile reappeared:

"It’s nothing, don’t worry, Sister Yumo. Just some small matters."

"Small... matters?"

"Yes, but it can be a bit troublesome. So, sorry, Sister Yumo, I need to go deal with these issues first. I’ll explain when I come back."

Saying this, Mengxi reluctantly released her hold on Yumo’s slender arm and gazed thoughtfully at the western sky.

"Are you sure everything is okay?"

Yumo still had some doubts,

But Mengxi shook her head firmly and waved her hand nonchalantly,

"It’s really fine. I just need to take care of something. Wait for me to come back, Sister Yumo. Also, be careful not to let others discover your identity~..."

After giving a few brief instructions,

And daringly planting a kiss on Yumo’s face, Mengxi transformed into a silver light under the embrace of her holy aura, leaving Yumo alone, standing puzzled in place.

Her dark red hair gradually swayed in the wind.

...

...

Watching the silver light quickly disappear from her sight, Yumo pouted in displeasure,

’Ugh, she really did it again!’

’She said she wouldn’t deceive me! But she just did! Saying there’s nothing wrong, there must be something urgent!’

Yumo couldn’t help but mutter furiously in her heart,

Clearly,

The current Yumo was feeling sulky.

Indignation,

After embarrassment, came anger.

Once the thought crossed Yumo’s mind that the child she had trusted so much, the adorable girl who had been treated like a "little sister," could deceive her like this, she couldn’t contain her anger.

Imagining the mocking thoughts in Mengxi’s heart every time she acted pretentious only further fueled Yumo’s fury.

"Rotten brat! Naughty brat! Wretched brat! How dare she deceive me like this! I trusted her so much!"

’I can’t stand it anymore!’

’I don’t want to deal with her!’

Frustrated, Yumo stomped her foot on the ground in anger, causing the previously calm earth to tremble once again.

Thankfully, there was no one around, or else the terrifying power emanating from Yumo’s discontent would be enough to almost kill an ordinary person and even destroy their soul.

Recalling Mengxi’s expression just now and the haste with which the silver-haired girl left, Yumo couldn’t help but furrow her brow.

"What if something really happened?"

’Well...’

’Forget it!’

’I won’t bother with her! Let her do whatever she wants! How dare she deceive me! I won’t bother with her! If something goes wrong, it’s her problem, not mine!’

"..."

’But, but, what if... what if something really did happen? What should I do if that child encounters unforeseen circumstances? I...’

’Well...’

"Sigh..."

"So annoying, so annoying, so annoying!..."

After pondering for a while, Yumo sighed helplessly.

She cursed inwardly, feeling tangled, and shook her head vigorously. With a complex mood, she glanced at the distant ruins.

As the bloody butterflies danced and the crimson shadow power rippled, following Yumo’s command, a cute, giant bird-like Abyssal Demon covered in dark red fur set aside its "lunch" and emerged from the ruins.

It looked at Yumo with an obedient expression.

" follow that child and make sure nothing happens to her."