Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 479 - 480: The Housing Problem [18/25]

’Even with that kind of explosion that could only destroy a dormitory...it’s impossible to kill Mengxi. Mengxi is protected by a ’divine miracle.’ Even a strike from a low stage - demon king would probably not harm her. Hmm, this explosion feels more like... school bullying? On Earth, school bullies would throw backpacks and smash phones. In this world, where everyone’s martial prowess and magic and even more explosive, blowing up dormitories seems to be within the realm of normality. So does that mean, my Mengxi has been bullied?’

Just thinking about someone messing with Mengxi gets her upset. Sometimes she can’t help but see Mengxi as a little sister who needs protection.

’Should I get Black Rose to find out who’s behind this?’ This thought crossed Yumo’s mind for a second, but she quickly shook it off.

’I can’t step in and solve all of Mengxi’s problems for her. If I do, she won’t grow up. She needs to handle small problems like this herself. My goal is to help her get stronger, not spoil her’

Yumo put down her pen and sat back down on the sofa, returning to the silver-haired girl’s side.

"So, what do you plan to do now?"

"As for that..."

Mengxi revealed a somewhat helpless wry smile.

"What else can I do? The Plum Blossom dormitory is gone, and if I move into a new one, it might get blown up too. According to Ms. Camilla, it’s not safe for me to stay in the Luminous Royal Academy. If explosions are happening inside the dormitory, it means there’s an ’inside job’ targeting me within the academy. Maybe, as they suggested, I should let the academy’s guards and the holy knights stationed here by the Church escort me back to the headquarters."

"Back to the headquarters? You mean to the central area of Anvika?"

"Yes."

"Well, that’s a bit far, and quite troublesome."

"Yes,"

Mengxi nodded slightly. Anvika is the capital of the Red Leaf Empire and its largest city. Although Luminous Royal Academy is located on the outskirts of Anvika, there is still a certain distance between them, especially from the central area. Moreover, entering and exiting the political center of the Red Leaf Empire requires strict scrutiny and magical detection, which is undoubtedly time-consuming and cumbersome.

"So, will you still come to class tomorrow after returning to the church?"

"Of course, I will. After all, at this stage, I can’t afford to miss any classes for the sake of the Blessing of the Sacred Dragon Heart."

"Hmm, but what about the time for morning practice?"

"Well, no choice there. I’ll just have to cut down on some rest. Can’t be late for morning practice."

"But if that’s the case..."

Yumo couldn’t help but look worried. The curriculum at Luminous Royal Academy is really intense, and there are countless daily training sessions. Without proper rest, it would be tough on anyone’s body.

"Wouldn’t that be too exhausting?"

"Yeah, but it can’t be helped. If I really have to go back to headquarters, that’s how it is."

Mengxi also seemed a bit down about it.

However, halfway through shaking her head, it seemed like Mengxi had a thought. She suddenly stopped, and a sparkle appeared in her light purple eyes. The next moment, under Yumo’s slightly puzzled gaze, Mengxi slowly moved closer and gently lifted Yumo’s beautiful black hair.

"Well, if I don’t go back to the church and stay near the academy, we won’t have to worry about that."

"Huh? Not going back?"

"Yeah. Ms. Camilla also said that I can choose a safer place nearby to stay, and they’ll send a guard team. Plus, when it comes to the safest place in the academy, I think..."

Mengxi paused, her big eyes looking expectantly at Yumo.

"Um..."

Even though Mengxi didn’t say it outright, it wasn’t hard for Yumo to guess what she was getting at.

’Clearly,’

’this girl,’

’wants to stay at my place...’

This got Yumo feeling all mixed up.

After all, as far as Yumo could see, her colleagues at Sebastian don’t know about her special partnership with the Girl of Destiny. If this girl, who barely knows me, suddenly moves into my apartment, it might raise suspicions. The last thing Yumo wants is for her kids to find out about her hidden relationship.

A mom’s got to have some dignity, you know.

It would be embarrassing if her children found that a little girl like Mengxi found out her true identity, or worse, had known it for a while.

’Moreover, Mengxi always has some strange ideas about me. Once she moves into my apartment, chances are she’ll try something funny. And right now, my innocent, adorable daughter is also living in the apartment! If she notices something between me and Mengxi, it could be a bad influence on her!’

Thinking this,

Even with Mengxi acting all cute, Yumo just couldn’t hide her mixed feelings.

...

However,

At this moment, from behind Yumo on the backrest of the sofa, a pink little head slowly peered out, and blinked its dazzling red and blue heterochromatic eyes, casting a ’sympathetic’ gaze towards the silver-haired girl.

After looking at the silver-haired girl up close for a bit,

The pink-haired little girl turned to Yumo, and with a sweet, concerned voice, she said:

"Does this big sister have nowhere to stay? ...umm, she looks so sad. ...Mom… ah no… Sister Yu, can we let this big sister stay with us? We have some empty rooms here~"

"Yuan’er... Yuan’er?"

Glancing back at the little lass who made the suggestion, Yumo blinked, a bit taken aback, her clear blue eyes filled with confusion.

--

Even at this moment, having suppressed her power, Yumo could still sense the presence of her daughter who sneaked in through the window.

Therefore,

While chatting with Mengxi in the living room, Yumo was constantly mindful of her own words and actions. At the same time, she began to worry if Mengxi would do anything outrageous. Fortunately, Mengxi behaved well tonight and didn’t cause any trouble.

Otherwise, she really wouldn’t know how to explain to her daughter...

’Hmm….’

She also didn’t know whether the reason the little girl was so quiet now was because she had been satisfied a few days ago.

’Has she calmed down a bit?’

Moreover,

She initially thought that with a guest around, Yuan’er would politely go back to her room and wait for her, since Yumo thought her daughter was kind of shy.

However,

Contrary to Yumo’s expectations, Yuan’er didn’t go back to her room, but instead hid behind the kitchen door, secretly observing her and Mengxi in the living room. At first, Yumo’s heart couldn’t help but flutter with unease, her worry apparent.

The reason was simple.

Aside from worrying about Mengxi’s outrageous actions, Yumo was also uneasy about Yuan’er’s possible moves.

No matter how cute she looked, her little daughter was actually a demon from the abyss. And abyssal demons really didn’t like Mengxi’s aura or energy, almost hated it. Yumo feared that if Yuan’er sensed Mengxi’s aura, she might lose control, go berserk, and attack Mengxi… Keep in mind, back in Wind City, an out-of-control Yuan’er had attacked Mengxi.

If that child causes a ruckus now, trying to pacify her quietly would undoubtedly be challenging…

But soon,

Yumo realized, was she worrying for nothing. The feelings in her red eyes slowly changed from worry to confusion, even a bit of bewilderment.

Her little angel, after staring at Mengxi for a long time, not only didn’t show a shred of hostility but was also starry-eyed, revealing a mixture of excitement and victory in her small eyes, leaving Yumo completely befuddled.

’??? ’

’What’s up with Yuan’er?’

(?_??)