Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 347 - 348: False Words [1/2]

"Mengxi?"

After hearing the guard’s shout behind the door, Bai Yanluo immediately withdrew her attention from her thoughts, revealing a surprised expression.

After the surprise came joy.

A bright smile instantly appeared on the face of the white-haired girl,

"Mengxi is back?! Great, it seems she is alright."

In response to Bai Yanluo’s words, Nick gave this Apostle of Heaven another contemptuous glance:

"If she were in trouble, I wouldn’t just be yelling at you! Leaving your post to go find that Demon Lord, and leaving the Girl of Destiny and me behind, you really have guts, Bai Yanluo!"

"I’m... I’m sorry, I... I didn’t mean to..."

"Hmph..."

Nick snorted coldly.

Speechless at Bai Yanluo’s impulsiveness and rashness, Nick had already given up.

Even though he had educated her countless times, the effect was always minimal.

So,

Feeling weary, the Archbishop didn’t bother to continue reprimanding his subordinate.

Instead, he slowly turned his head to look at the door and slightly furrowed his brows,

"This damn girl Mengxi, you still know how to come back..."

Early in the morning,

Mengxi had slipped out of the mansion without telling anyone, causing a stir among Church members as they searched for her nonstop.

Even though she’s back now, easing the anxiety of everyone, Nick couldn’t help but frown.

’Each one of them is troublesome! Whether it’s Bai Yanluo or the Girl of Destiny!’

Muttering to himself,

Nick ignored the shivering Bai Yanluo, he put on his Archbishop cloak, and walked toward the outside of the room.

As he walked, Nick’s anger began to build.

Although Mengxi is the Girl of Destiny, she is now under his command! She is his subordinate! But this subordinate doesn’t take his orders seriously, even acting impulsively?!

Indeed,

’Letting this girl mix with Bai Yanluo was a mistake! She didn’t learn any good habits, and even got corrupted by Bai ?!’

He had been turning a blind eye before, but after the SkyDome incident, Nick doesn’t plan to tolerate it anymore! He intends to seriously educate this self-important Girl of Destiny.

With this in mind, Nick looked menacing, his eyes filled with an unprecedented seriousness and sternness. His strong aura made the nearby Church guards feel uneasy.

This time,

Nick intends to have a serious talk with Mengxi. He can’t let the Girl of Destiny act as she pleases anymore.

’This time she dared to go alone to fight the abyssal demons, next time she might even bring a bunch of abyssal demons back with her’

...

...

However,

The attitude that Nick held, after seeing Mengxi and scolding her a few times, suddenly crumbled.

At this moment,

In the mansion’s main hall,

"I’m sorry, Archbishop Nick, I was too reckless this time. I shouldn’t have left the main group on my own."

Under the incredulous gaze of everyone, the Girl of Destiny, who was usually aloof and even somewhat self-willed, not only didn’t argue back as usual when facing Nick’s reprimand, but also bowed and apologized to Nick in a proper manner…

"Because of my actions, I made Archbishop and my comrades worried. I’m really sorry..."

As she spoke,

There was a deep guilt in the silver-haired girl’s eyes. Combined with the obvious melancholy on her face and her hands clutching her skirt, Mengxi gave everyone a sense of pitiful beauty. This helpless appearance made the guards who were watching nearby shudder,

Their heartbeats started to speed up...

Not only the church members, but even Nick, as an Archbishop, swallowed hard when he saw Mengxi’s unusual vulnerable expression.

At the same time,

All the reprimanding words he had prepared were swallowed back.

Facing such a pitiable girl and hearing her apologetic words, Nick’s inner anger was gradually calmed by Mengxi’s words and he completely lost the idea of scolding her.

It seemed,

’ The Demons from SkyeDome had succeeded in curbing this girl’s spirit ’

’So much so that she’s now admitting her fault?’

Nick couldn’t help but sigh,

However, since Mengxi had admitted her mistake and so many people were watching nearby, it was indeed inappropriate to continue reprimanding her, especially considering the reputation of Asumos Church.

Thinking about this, Nick suppresses his displeasure and anger, and once again put on his fake ’benevolent’ mask. Then, the white-haired Archbishop, with a smile on his face, waved his hand nonchalantly:

"It’s okay, it’s okay, Mengxi. As long as you understand your mistakes, that’s good. Just remember, never act like this again. Before you act, you need to tell me first, understand?"

" I understand, Archbishop."

"Good, I’m glad you do"

At the same time, he was feeling emotional,

Nick, unable to resist the urge, adopted a chivalrous demeanor. He extended his arms, enveloping the silver-haired girl before him in a comforting embrace. His hand moved gently on her back, akin to a benevolent elder, offering a reassuring touch.

"But, I’m glad you’re okay. You are the Girl of Destiny. If anything happened to you, I would feel extremely guilty. The reason I was so harsh on you just now was because I was afraid something might happen to you. I hope you didn’t mind."

"..."

Faced with Nick’s actions, the silver-haired girl’s eyebrows faintly furrowed, but quickly returned to her previous ’repentant’ expression under Mengxi’s conscious control.

"No, I don’t mind, Archbishop."

"Hmm, so understanding, truly worthy of being the Chosen One"

"By the way, where did you go early this morning?"

"I went to the Black Rose camp."

Mengxi answered honestly without hesitation,

Upon hearing this answer, Nick’s brows furrowed slightly:

Perhaps due to the recent tense relationship between the Red Leaf and the Sadik Empire, Nick had no good feelings for the Black Rose Duchy from Sadik Empire. Naturally, he was displeased about Mengxi’s visit to their camp:

"Why did you suddenly go there?"

"Archbishop... Because when I encountered the demons before, Miss Yu Black Rose saved me, and even got hurt because of it. I felt it necessary to apologize."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

Nick’s eyes narrowed slightly, he couldn’t help but recall some things his son Phillipe had told him, then he asked with some suspicion:

"Mengxi, you don’t have... any inappropriate thoughts toward Miss Yu Right?"

"Hah? What kind of thoughts?"

"Like... Some forbidden emotional feeling for her."

With these words, a serious expression gradually appeared on Nick’s face. He couldn’t help worrying if Mengxi had any inappropriate thoughts about the young lady. That’s the young lady from a rival power, if she took our Girl of Destiny away, wouldn’t he be exterminated by the Pope?

And,

If the Girl of Destiny fell for that woman, how would he arrange for Mengxi and his son in the future?

Although the other party is a girl just like Mengxi, This was due to the presence of Bai Yanluo, who had made it evident that she was a lesbian, being constantly at Mengxi’s side.

However,

Nick’s worry soon vanished due to Mengxi’s innocent and puzzled words,

"Hmm? Archbishop? What are you talking about? Both she and I are girls. What kind of thoughts could I have towards Miss Yu?"

"Nothing?"

"No, I just see her as a good older Sister. What’s up, Archbishop? Why the sudden question?"

Feeling the sincerity in the silver-haired girl’s words, Nick’s eyes squinted slightly:

"Hehe, it’s nothing, just me overthinking. Don’t mind it, don’t mind it~"

Nick waved his hand with a hearty laugh,

In response, Mengxi also gave a slightly meaningful smile.

After a brief silence, Mengxi looked at the white-haired old man in front of her with an ’inquiring’ gaze: "Speaking of that, Archbishop, what’s our next move? Are we returning to the main church?"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Nick slowly shook his head:

"No, there’s no rush to go back, let’s wait a bit more."

"..."

Upon hearing these words, the silver-haired girl’s eyebrows raised unconsciously.

Before Mengxi could say anything, Phillipe, who had escorted Mengxi in, showed a puzzled expression. The slightly handsome blonde man then walked up to Nick:

"Father, haven’t our mission already ended? Shouldn’t we return to our country after we rest? Why would you want to..."

As he spoke,

Nick ’angrily’ glared at his own son, pointing at the chaotic streets outside, he said righteously:

"Go back? Snow Night Empire is currently facing an unprecedented crisis, with so many refugees unable to secure their livelihoods?! How could we just leave when they need help? God loves all people, as followers of Asumos Church, we should be helping these refugees, not just going back to our country. Did you forget what they teach you in the church, you little..."

...

While scolding his son, Archbishop’s eyes were filled with deep sympathy, as if he truly pitied the lives of the external refugees.

However,

Before Nick could finish his words,

A sharp female voice, filled with a tone of madness and completely devoid of any respect, suddenly rang out from the sky, reaching the ears of everyone present:

"Archbishop Nick! Stop with your nonsense, you’re clearly trying to use this opportunity to expand the church’s power within Snow Night Empire?! Why are you being so high and mighty? You old tow-faced geezer "

’?!!’

Upon hearing these words, Nick’s face visibly darkened,

Even Mengxi, who had planned to watch the show quietly from the side, couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows, looking thoughtfully at the sky,

’This voice?’

’Ophelia?’