Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 503 - 504 : Returning Home [2/4]

At night,

Inside the teachers’ apartment,

Under the respectful gaze of several Black Rose maids, Yumo walked leisurely into the apartment and returned home.

The student Aya, whom Yumo had saved earlier in the Anvika suburbs, was assertively brought back to the academy dormitory by Yumo and handed over to Aya’s dormitory manager. Originally, Aya still wanted to meet the financial backer in her heart and even asked Yumo for assistance.

But considering her battered state, Yumo resolutely chose to decline.

After that, Yumo ignored the green-haired girl’s protests and brought her back to Luminous Royal Academy.

It’s hard when someone pushes themselves too much, not caring about their health.

"Sigh..."

Yumo sighed in exasperation.

Even though she wasn’t physically tired, the day’s outing in Anvika’s suburbs left her mentally drained.

Not just because of the troublesome student, but also the peculiar fox shopkeeper and the strange book she was given.

...

"What’s the matter, Miss Yu?"

After a moment, looking at the black-haired girl who had already changed into casual home wear with the help of her maids, the old butler Sebastian, approached with a concerned expression. However, since Mengxi was currently staying in this apartment, to avoid any slip-ups, Sebastian used the title ’Miss Yu’ instead of ’Lady Yumo’.

"Miss Yu, why did you return so late today? What happened in the Anvika suburbs?"

"I had no choice but to be late. Those rare materials are simply hard to find. It took a long time before I found them in a peculiar shop. Besides, I had some other matters to deal with, so I got delayed a bit. Sorry Seba, for making you prepare the afternoon tea in vain."

"You don’t need to apologize"

Sebastian humbly lowered his head.

"Have you all eaten?"

Looking towards the dining table, Yumo gently asked,

"Thanks for your concern, Miss Yu. We’ve all eaten."

"What about Yuan’er?"

"Miss Yuan’er returned at dusk and has already had dinner."

"Where did she go after that?"

"After her dinner, Miss Yuan’er rushed out. If I’m not mistaken, she probably went to play with that Dragon Loli again. She has been spending a lot of time with Miss Meliora lately."

Sebastian remarked with a tone full of indulgence and affection. Though it might be a bit inappropriate, since Yuan’er always calls him ’Grandpa Sebastian ’, he has gradually started feeling as if Yuan’er is his granddaughter...

Of course, he would never dare to mention this feeling in front of Yumo. It would be somewhat blasphemous.

"By the way, before Miss Yuan’er left, she left a letter on your desk."

Saying this,

Sebastian handed the envelope to Yumo.

Taking the letter and reading its content, Yumo touched her lips with a complex mood:

"Sebastian, you were right. Yuan’er went out to play with Meliora again and won’t be coming back tonight."

She sighed, gazing out of the window towards the dark forest in the Luminous Academy.

"Seriously, hasn’t she been playing too much lately?"

You could tell Yumo wasn’t too happy.

After meeting Meliora, Yuan’er has been frequently staying out. Yumo was happy that her little daughter found a like-minded friend, but this constant playing outside, especially at night, wasn’t good. Nights are for resting and growing up.

Yumo shook her head, feeling a bit guilty. She’d been busy preparing lessons and training Mengxi for the upcoming competition, and had been neglecting Yuan’er.

Once Yuan’er is back, Yumo thought, she’ll need to have a serious talk with her about her late-night escapades.

"But..."

Yumo looked puzzled at the letter,

"Sebastian, weren’t you home today? Why didn’t Yuan’er just tell you, like before, instead of writing a letter?"

The old butler smiled carelessly,

"Yuan’er probably has some fun activity tonight with that dragon girl. She wanted to go but was afraid we wouldn’t approve, especially since she’s been out for three consecutive nights. But she knew she couldn’t hide it from you, so she wrote this letter. Just like before, probably trying to ask for forgiveness later rather than permission now."

"Maybe..."

"Miss Yu, don’t worry. Everything’s been fine with her these past days, right?"

Seeing the worry on Yumo’s face, Sebastian quickly reassured her.

"Mhm."

Yumo just nodded,

She figured Yuan’er would play all night and sneak back home the next morning.

’Well, as Sebastian said, there’s probably nothing to worry about’

Even though Yumo felt she shouldn’t let Yuan’er, who’s so powerful, run around the academy so freely. Fortunately, there are no other strong individuals in the Luminous Royal Academy right now.

However,

Thinking about how Yuan’er seems to be having more fun lately, Yumo frowned, concerned about her daughter’s future. She used to let Yuan’er play wherever she wanted, but now she felt that she might be spoiling her a bit too much.

’Maybe it’s time to hire a tutor for Yuan’er or give her some homework. After all, she’s at the age where she should be studying.’

Yumo sat, deep in thought about how to guide her little daughter’s education.

...

After a while, with a plan in mind, Yumo, accompanied by her two maids, slowly walked back to her bedroom. Sebastian offered to prepare dinner for her, but given the late hour, Yumo declined. They’d had a long day, and she preferred they rest. Besides, she didn’t really need to eat; she only did it to enjoy the taste or pass the time.

On that note, anything Yumo ate was completely broken down into energy for her.

...

"Goodnight, Miss Yu."

"Thanks, you all should rest too."

After the maids left and she entered her room, Yumo’s gaze drifted to the beautiful silver-haired girl working at the desk by the window. The girl, with her hair neatly tied up and wearing a cute white nightgown, was our ’Girl of Destiny’. Watching Mengxi working so focused in her room, Yumo had a mixed feeling.

Actually, a few days ago, after all the rooms were refurbished, Mengxi could have moved to a guest room. But Yuan’er insisted that Mengxi stay in Yumo’s room, saying it was for her protection, especially with the ongoing security issues at the academy. The school hadn’t resolved these issues yet, which frustrated Yumo.

Eventually, unable to resist Yuan’er’s pleas, Yumo agreed to let Mengxi continue staying in her room. Yumo was relieved that Yuan’er, being a powerful demoness, had no hostile intentions towards Mengxi. But Yumo found Yuan’er’s recent behavior odd.

Well,

’How can I put it?’

’Maybe it was just my imagination?’

’But It felt like Yuan’er wanted something to happen between me and Mengxi?’