Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 536 - 537: A Strange Aura [2/2]

A 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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In the outer district of the capital city of Anvika in Red Leaf Empire-

Under the watchful eyes of countless nervous soldiers, a platinum light suddenly descended from the sky and landed on the city wall that separates the inner and outer districts.

The shockwave generated by the impact of the white light directly stunned several unfortunate soldiers nearby, making them faint on the spot.

As the white light dissipated, three figures appeared on the city wall.

It was Mengxi and Vinarola, who had just escaped from the Starlight Plaza, and the golden-haired loli dragon who had transported them quickly.

"Phew~"

After taking a long breath, the dragon loli patted her chest, panting.

"Whew... finally, we’re safe here for now. That guy shouldn’t be following us "

Muttering to herself, Meliora, the great Sacred Dragon King, turned to look at the two women beside her, who were half-kneeling on the ground and still in a state of shock.

More precisely, Meliora’s attention was mostly focused on the silver-haired girl, Mengxi.

Although she had tried to protect them with her aura and energy while fleeing, Meliora couldn’t ensure that they had completely avoided the Sword Master’s slash.

That terrifying shadow energy could have unimaginable consequences if it corroded them. Even if it didn’t turn them into abyssal demons, it might still cause a mental breakdown.

Moreover, the wind pressure from her full-speed sprint was astonishing, probably enough to crush ordinary beings on the spot. If she accidentally caused some issues in the head of the Girl of Destiny, that would be a huge loss for her!

You see, whether Meliora could have a bright future and break free from the clutches of various demons depended almost entirely on this girl!

Thinking of this, Meliora quickly stepped forward and patted Mengxi’s shoulder.

As for her loyal subordinate Vinarola, Meliora didn’t pay much attention to her due to her stronger resistance. Of course, it’s not like she had forgotten about her!

Definitely not~

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"Hey, hey, how are you doing? Are you okay?"

While anxiously asking, Meliora released her power to sense Mengxi’s physical condition.

It was only after being continuously patted on the shoulder by Meliora that Mengxi, who was in a dazed state due to the high-speed movement, gradually regained her consciousness. She glanced at the familiar city area and streets through the corner of her eyes.

’Here, we’ve reached the inner city of Anvika?’

’Also…’

"Who are you…"

Lifting her eyes to look at the golden-haired dragon loli who was asking about her well-being, the silver-haired girl eyes gradually revealed a complex emotion.

She thought back to what happened at Starlight Plaza.

Back then, Sword Demon’s surging sword aura, the overwhelming shadow power, the extremely terrifying oppressive force, and the all-encompassing murderous intent had made Mengxi tremble all over. It felt as if the Grim Reaper was beckoning her, for a second, she felt like her life was about to end.

This attack was undoubtedly the most powerful one she had ever faced. Even with divine Miracle, Mengxi wasn’t confident she could withstand it. Even if she did, she would undoubtedly suffer severe injuries.

However, at that moment, Mengxi didn’t have the opportunity to think. She couldn’t dodge in time and had to face the danger head-on, planning to unleash her ’Miracle’ to counter Sword Master’s strike. Yet, just as the dark purple sword aura was about to engulf her, the Sacred Dragon Heart in her arms suddenly shattered.

A small figure wrapped in platinum light grabbed both her and Vinarola’s arms and pulled them out of the sword aura’s range with extraordinary speed. This saved them from what could have been a fatal attack and took them straight towards the inner part of Anvika.

Due to her lack of strength, Mengxi couldn’t understand what exactly had happened at the time. She only knew she had been saved, and judging by the current situation, the savior must be this golden-haired dragon loli who looked as delicate and cute as a doll.

Though it was hard to believe, this seemingly unreliable and even scam-like little loli was actually an eighth-level powerhouse. Even if Mengxi hadn’t seen the girl’s face and actions at the time, the dragon loli’s insane aura had left a deep impression on her.

’Why did it seem like all the powerful beings these days is so goofy?’

Mengxi couldn’t help but think of Yumo, the carrot-headed people in the church, and this girl in front of her who looked like she might be up to no good.

’Moreover, wasn’t the Dragon’s Heart a Divine object? Why did a little loli suddenly pop out of it? And she didn’t look like a freshly awakened being either’

Feeling more and more confused, Mengxi gave a thankful look to the golden-haired little girl but couldn’t stop herself from asking about the questions she had inside.

"Thank you for your help. May I ask, who are you?"

"Me?"

Hearing someone ask her name, Meliora’s old habit kicked in. She couldn’t resist puffing out her chest, showing off arrogantly, and began her grandiose self-introduction:

"Hehe, This one—Ah, I mean. I am the guardian of the world pace, one of the former three pillars of the world, the highest leader of the dragon race, the ancestor of the Sacred Dragons, possessing... um..."

Unfortunately, just like the previous times, Vinarola, who had been vomiting on the side, managed to hold back and stood up, casting a serious, warning glance at Meliora.

Being stared at like this, the loli dragon suddenly remembered that she couldn’t reveal her true identity. Her face immediately puckered, displaying a frustrated expression.

After mumbling to herself in frustration for a moment, Meliora quickly shook her head and said,

"Never mind, just call me Meliora. As for my identity, think of me as a great person that has taken form from the Sacred Dragon Heart."

"Formed from the Dragon’s Heart?"

Mengxi thoughtfully repeated, not too surprised as she had already speculated about this. She asked, "So, you were maintaining the appearance of the Dragon’s Heart earlier to hide your identity?"

"Exactly, something like that. You don’t need to worry about the reasons right now!"

Seeming to remember something serious, The dragon loli pointed her chubby finger at Mengxi’s forehead and said in an unquestionable tone,

"Right now, you don’t need to worry about anything else. What you need to do is hurry back to the headquarters of the Church. Seek protection from the church’s strong figures or even the Pope himself! I... I can’t protect you right now..."

Saying this, The Dragon Loli somewhat reluctantly shook her lips. She didn’t want to admit it, but after sensing the purity of the Sword Demon’s Shadow Power, Meliora realized that this demon king was not to be underestimated. Even if he hadn’t used his full strength, the overwhelming power was enough to make most strong beings feel suffocated.

Meliora felt that if Sword Demon went all out, even she at her peak might not be able to contend with him. Not to mention, although she had regained her body, her current strength was still less than a third of what it was at her peak. If Sword Demon pursued, she wouldn’t be able to protect the Girl of Destiny, and they would be quickly killed.

The Girl of Destiny was key to changing her ’pitiable’ future, so Meliora didn’t dare to take risks with her. Since she couldn’t protect Mengxi, the best course of action was to send her back to the people of the Church. The church might have questionable morals, but their strength was undeniable.

"So, you better hurry back," Meliora urged.

"Then, aren’t you coming with me?" Mengxi asked.

"Me? I’d better not..." Meliora decisively shook her head, "Didn’t I tell you? I need to hide my identity. Going there directly would expose me. Besides..."

As she spoke, Meliora’s golden eyes turned into dragon pupils, and a glimmer of white light passed through them. She then looked somewhat complicatedly at the distant, pure white buildings standing in front of the heavenly garden, observing the fluttering flag of the Church.

The dragon loli looked a bit unsure and mumbled softly to herself.