Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 496 - 497: Reprimanded[1/4]

Pierre’s illustration has been posted in 01,

And new picture of Mengxi will come out with the next chapter. Let me know if you like it, because I might change the story’s cover based on your feedback. Leave your thoughts in the comments of Chapter 01 to tell me if you want it as the new cover or not.

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Aya is one of the candidates for the emperor position in Holy Lomari, and naturally, her status is quite exalted. However, why would someone of such status be ambushed by the diplomats of Holy Lomari? It seems that a certain Second Elder is behind this.

’Could this be a power struggle within the empire?’

’Sounds like an old movie plot.’

Yumo couldn’t help but murmur to herself. Adhering to her duty to protect her students as their Homeroom teacher, she put her hands on her hips, tilted her head, and began asking Aya about the cause and the circumstances. Of course, Yumo’s curiosity also played a significant part.

"..."

Facing Yumo’s questioning, Aya hesitated at first.

After a brief moment, Aya, who originally didn’t want to discuss this with outsiders, chose to be honest.

For some reason, Aya felt this was peculiar.

Even though she just met this Miss Black Rose, the new Homeroom teacher, she strangely felt a sense of familiarity from her. Intuition told Aya that, even though the woman in front of her seems a bit wild, she might be trustworthy. Usually, Aya would trust her logical judgment, but this time, she chose to follow her heart.

Taking a deep breath, Aya slowly began:

"Miss Yu, the truth is, even though I am now a candidate for the emperor position of Holy Lomari, I don’t have much..."

...

... (The girl is explaining)

...

A few minutes later, Yumo got the whole picture. She took a moment, thinking about what Aya just said.

’Hmm’

’So’

Even though this child is revered as a candidate for the next emperor, she isn’t recognized because of her humble birth. In the Holy Lomari Empire, she’s essentially a figurehead heir with very limited power. However, Aya doesn’t plan to give up her pursuit of the throne. To achieve her dream, Aya intends to seek more recognition from forces both within and outside the empire.

This time, she secretly came to the outer district of Anvika, aiming to meet the head of a certain business empire hidden here and trying to get financial support from them. But before she could find the secret base or meet the person, she encountered those like gangster who wished to eliminate her.

Then, a fierce battle ensued until Yumo noticed and rushed to help.

Aya’s perseverance, refusing to succumb to fate and courageously fighting for her dream, impressed Yumo.

However,

Yumo was quite displeased with Aya’s reckless behavior.

Taking a deep breath, Yumo opened her mouth with a slightly stern tone:

"I understand that you want to get more financial support. But since you knew that there are many people arranged by that Second Elder in Anvika waiting to assassinate you, why would you come here without any guards?"

"As for the guards, they died on the way... The maid who could protect me had some matters to attend to today and went out..."

"Had some matters?"

Hearing that, Yumo raised an eyebrow. She hadn’t met the maid Aya was talking about, but she already felt a bit judgey about her.

"Who’s this maid you’re talking about? She leaves you alone for her own stuff instead of sticking by? Sounds sketchy."

"Uh..."

"Aya, you too. If you don’t have guards and your protective maid isn’t around, why not just stay at Luminous Academy? Why not wait for your maid to come back, have someone guard you, and then meet that business leader?"

"The thing is... that person is here only today. I wasn’t sure if I’d get another chance..."

"But why take such a risk to meet them? Even if you did, there’s no guarantee they’d agree with your plan. And even if they did, even with financial support, can you really beat the other candidates? For such a shaky plan, you ran all the way here? You know there are people outside the academy watching you, right? This is reckless."

"But..."

"There are no ’buts’. No matter how great your plans, if you’re dead, they won’t happen. Shouldn’t you prioritize your safety first? Especially for a plan like this. Yes, you need to be brave to achieve great things, but this isn’t the place to be brave. Plus, if you really had to go, couldn’t you tell me first? Going with a teacher or academy guard would be better than going alone."

Yumo crossed her arms and scolded seriously.

At this moment, Yumo felt she had to give this girl a good telling-off. Otherwise, one day, she might risk everything and lose.

Facing Yumo’s reprimand, Aya guiltily lowered her head.

"I’m... I’m sorry, Teacher Yu. I was wrong."

While apologizing, a strange emotion began to grow in Aya’s heart.

’This is weird’

She had her reasons for her actions and backup plans to ensure her safety. Even if she hadn’t come to Anvika, those guys would’ve attacked her in the academy.

But facing Yumo’s scolding, she couldn’t voice any of these defenses. It felt like she was completely overpowered, only able to accept the lesson quietly.

In the past, even when high-ranking individuals criticized her, she could argue back. She never felt this stifled.

But,

Along with feeling stifled, Aya felt warmth and a sense of déjà vu.

Thinking about it,

’Stay safe first and then go for the plan? Don’t take dumb risks?’

’This advice sounded like something Pipi would say...’

Catching a glimpse of the Black Rose young lady, who was grumpily holding her, Aya couldn’t help but wonder about her connection with Pipi. After all, she felt a familiar vibe from her.

Hmm,

"Am I overthinking this?"

After pondering a bit, Aya shook her head, dismissing her suspicion.

One’s a demon from the cold northern forest, and the other’s a noble lady from the far south. What could they possibly have in common? Maybe the similar things they say and do are just coincidences.

Well,

’Even though it’s a wild guess, it keeps bugging me. Maybe I should invite Miss Yu over to our place? Have her meet Pipi? If they really have some connection, there’ll probably be a reaction.’

Watching the beautiful back of the dark-haired girl, Aya mulled over the idea.

Hmm,

’Speaking of Pipi...’

’Where did that sneaky man run off to this early?’

’He promised we’d go together and then bailed, leaving me to get beat up like this...’

Thinking of this, Aya bit her lip, showing a mix of resentment and annoyance. She started thinking up dozens of ways to get back at that cheeky maid...

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A few hours earlier,

In the central forbidden area of Luminous Royal Academy.

In an empty perimeter of the woods, a flash of dark purple lightning revealed a purple figure amongst the trees.

It was a beautiful ’girl’.

She had long, flowing deep purple hair, with the ends fading into a soft white. Her striking features were paired with shining purple eyes. She wore a short black and white maid dress, complemented by white stockings, making her look lively and playful.

However,

This cheerful-looking ’girl’ now wore a cruel and bloodthirsty smile that sent chills down anyone’s spine.

The purple-haired girl dragged an incomplete body by her right hand.

It was a woman, missing both legs and a right arm, covered in blood and barely alive. Her head was tightly gripped by the purple-haired maid as she dragged her along. The redhead’s eyes were filled with terror and desperation, and she shook uncontrollably. If Kaidila were there, he’d be shocked to recognize her as one of the spies he sent to watch Aya’s dorm that morning.

Out of sheer desperation, the spy kept pleading with the purple-haired girl:

"Please, let me go... I promise I won’t spy on you again!"

However,

Ignoring her pleas, the purple-haired girl coldly focused on the palace ahead, surrounded by a barrier.

"So, this is where the Heart of the Sacred Dragon is?"

"So, this is where the Heart of the Sacred Dragon is?"

"Yes, yes! This is the forbidden area of Luminous!" The redhead quickly said, her voice filled with desperation and a plea.

"I... I brought you here, so... can you let me go? No, please don’t!"

However,

Before she could finish her plea, a forceful surge erupted from the purple-haired girl’s fingers. Sensing her intent, the redhead tried to beg for her life, but it was too late.

*Crack*

A chilling sound echoed, and the redhead’s head shattered like a watermelon, completely crushed under the purple-haired girl’s power. Her pleas were silenced, blood splattered everywhere.

The sickening smell of blood spread through the surrounding woods.

Even her soul, under the force of the purple energy, was torn into pieces.

Brushing off the blood from her hands and casually discarding the body, the purple-haired girl thoughtfully looked towards the palace. A burning desire for battle lit up in her eyes.

Then,

The purple-haired girl, our troublemaker Pierre, placed a hand on his hip and gracefully posed, looking very cool.

Following his mom’s teachings, Pierre always struck an awesome pose before unleashing his power, believing it gave him a "boss-like" aura.

But, even though he looked cool, the pose was a bit awkward.

Especially considering his delicate demeanor, the gesture seemed out of place.

However, since those who saw him in this pose usually ended up with their heads smashed, no one ever told him about this awkwardness. So, Pierre remains blissfully unaware.