Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 608 - 609: The Unexpected Visitor

Finally, my practical exam has concluded. Apologies for the delay. I will publish all the bonuses and double them tomorrow. As for today, I will rest after posting another chapter(p_p), Tomorrow I will release the 10+ chapters*^,

From now on, the chapters will be released at 23:00 GMT+8.

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In the central part of Ancita Continent,

Within the Elven Forest,

At the heart of the Elven authority, atop the Tree of Life, inside the Golden Emerald Palace,

A handsome man in a white robe and a crown sat in front of a large map. The green-haired man had a face as pure and flawless as the finest jade, with refined features and a noble, dignified air. His crimson eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky, radiating a brilliant light.

He was beautiful yet exuded a masculine charm.

Filled with the aura of a king.

This thoughtful elf, radiating an air of nobility and elegance, was the supreme ruler of the Elves, King Karos. Sitting beside Karos, a man bearing a striking resemblance to him was the Elven Prince, Odom, Karos’s brother.

The two highest authorities of the Elven race sat on the ground, focusing on the map before them.

In the hall, numerous Elven guards, though silent, wore expressions of grave seriousness and occasionally stole glances at the Elven King brothers at the center. The silent hall was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Clearly, the Elven rulers were discussing a matter that could affect the fate of their entire race.

Staring at the military deployment in the northern region on the map, Prince Odom, after a long silence, finally broke the quiet:

"Brother, do you think we should align with the Church’s wishes and participate in this Holy War?"

Faced with such a serious question, even the usually ’wise and mighty’ Elven King Karos couldn’t immediately answer. He fell into a deep silence, his gaze moving back and forth over the various data on the map.

Kael Korod’s grand plan for a Holy War aimed to unite all the strong forces of the continent against the Demon Temple.

Now,

Although the power of the Elves was not as mighty as it was hundreds of years ago, they remained a significant force on the continent. The Church Cardinal had also visited and conveyed important information to Elven King Karos.

Upon learning that the forces of the entire continent were uniting against the Black Rose Family,

Frankly,

The Elven King almost jumped up in joy, ready to celebrate on the spot.

Knowing that the Elves have been longing to break free from the oppression of the Black Rose family, this opportunity was a long-held wish for Karos. Due to their limited strength, Karos had never been too hopeful about achieving this goal, often daydreaming about the Duke of Black Rose begging for mercy.

Now, with such a rare opportunity in front of him, how could Karos not be tempted?

However,

As much as he was tempted, Karos was, after all, the king of the Elves. Despite often being beaten up and lacking the demeanor of a king, he had a sense of the bigger picture and was not the type to act recklessly for personal gain.

Destroying the Black Rose family was an enticing proposition.

The Elves alone could not defeat the Black Rose, but what if they joined forces with the Church, the Red Leaf, and the SkyeDome? Even the mighty Black Rose family would fall.

But,

If they became enemies with the Black Rose family, they would face more than just one powerful adversary.

"The young miss of the Black Rose family, Yu-Black Rose, is actually Bloody Butterfly... Ah, no, part of the Demon Temple? Does this mean the Black Rose family is connected to the abyssal demons, or even supported by them? No wonder their territory has rarely suffered serious abyssal demon infestations over the centuries. If there were, it was probably intentional. If we respond to the Church’s call, it means..."

"Yes, brother,"

Odom nodded in agreement:

"We would be confronting both the Black Rose family and the abyssal demons. However, if we could truly eliminate the Demon Temple, the continent might finally achieve peace."

"No, it’s not certain. Since it’s the Demon Temple, the source of the demon king’s abyssal power, that young miss must be much stronger than a demon kings. Although the Church is enthusiastic, whether they can truly defeat her remains unknown. If they fail and the abyssal demons counterattack, the consequences would be unimaginable..."

"Yes, so it really is a troublesome problem."

Odom sighed helplessly:

"But, ..."

In the next moment, Prince Odom seemed to think of something else, furrowing his brows and hesitantly looking at his older brother:

"To be honest, big brother, other forces agree with the Church’s plan because they are natural enemies of the abyssal demons. But our situation seems a bit special, doesn’t it? During the time we were under the Black Rose family’s influence, we weren’t troubled by abyssal demons. I’ve also met the young lady that they are saying she is the Demon Temple, and she didn’t seem to have any intention of destroying the world as the church mention it. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have mingled so peacefully in Luminous. Could there be some ’hidden agenda’ behind this turmoil in Anvika?"

"Hmm, that’s a valid point..."

Hearing his brother’s words, Karos silently stroked his chin, assuming a thoughtful pose.

Indeed,

If they refused to participate in this plan, they could continue to live their days peacefully without worrying about retaliation from the Black Rose family and the abyssal demons.

However,

The idea of giving up on revenge and completely handing over their fate to them was something Karos found hard to accept.

But if they really joined the Holy War, the Elves would have to face enormous risks. Even if they could defeat the Demon Temple, the Black Rose family would surely retaliate terrifyingly. After all, who knew how many bombs the Black Rose had planted in their territory over the years...

-"Ah…"-

-"Such a headache."-

Karos thought inwardly, shaking his head helplessly.

However,

As the two brothers pondered over the future of the Elven race, a sudden presence broke into Karos’s sensory field, causing the Elven king to frown instantly and turn his head in alert, looking behind him.

The next moment,

Under Karos’s watchful eyes, a stunning black silhouette broke through the palace’s perimeter and directly entered the hall.

She was a captivating young woman, her beautiful black hair flowing in the wind, her face so extraordinarily beautiful that even angels would feel inferior. Even the self-loving Karos couldn’t help but show an astonishment at the sight of her perfect visage.

Without a doubt,

The girl in front of them was the most beautiful being Karos had ever seen.

As a member of the Elf race, known for appreciating beauty, Karos was momentarily captivated by the girl, remaining spellbound in his place.

However, he quickly dismissed the absurd thoughts from his mind, stood up swiftly, and drew his golden sword, taking a defensive stance.

’Anyone who could infiltrate this place so quickly was no ordinary person’

"Who are you?! How dare you intrude into our sacred Elven lands!"

With the emergence of Karos’s authoritative voice and the release of potent magical energy, the guards, who were initially unaware, noticed the uninvited guest. They quickly began chanting spells, ready to unleash magical attacks in coordination with the Elven King to subdue the intruder.

The hall was suddenly filled with a wild surge of magical energy, and the atmosphere became incredibly tense.

However,

The black-haired girl, who had suddenly arrived at the center of Elven territory, seemed utterly unfazed by the powerful atmosphere and ignored the hostility directed at her. She walked straight up to Karos and, with a slightly shaking tone, got straight to the point:

"Where is your Elves’ Sacred Spring? Take me there!"

’What?!’

Karos’s brows furrowed in confusion.

"Who are you?! Our Elves’ Sacred Spring isn’t a place you can just visit on a whim! And how dare you speak to me the Elven King with such commanding tones! Are you seeking death?! Do you think you’re the Duke of Black Rose?!"

At that moment,

Karos’s annoyance skyrocketed.

Contrastingly,

Prince Odom, standing beside him, suddenly turned pale, his emotions plummeting rapidly...

For some reason,

He felt a sudden urge to betray his own family and kill his brother...