Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 613 - 614: Rewards

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Southern Empire of Sadik

Black Rose Family Territory - Sabelius,

In the backyard garden of the Black Rose Family’s main house,

On the lawn, amidst the colorful and splendid flowers, Kansas, the Red Cardinal of the Church, struggled in vain and ended up lying on the ground, gasping for breath like a defeated dog.

’Damn it!’

’You damned trash emperor Leo! How dare you treat a Cardinal like this?!’

’To hell with it!’

Yesterday, after communicating with Emperor Leo, Kansas was excited, thinking he had completed the task assigned by the Pope.

But as he hurried back to report to the Pope, two muscular men mysteriously fell from the sky and knocked him out with a hammer blow, leaving him unconscious.

When Kansas awoke, he found himself tied up and thrown in a strange garden.

Seeing the Black Rose emblem on the armor of the surrounding knights, Kansas guessed the whole story.

Thinking of this,

Kansas bit his lip hard,

Though exhausted and powerless to resist, he glared hatefully at Leo, the Sadik Emperor beside him, as if questioning why he was treated this way. Why did he dare to reject the proposal of their Church?!

"Emperor Leo! Dose the Sadik royal family... dare to collude with the Black Rose?! Aren’t you afraid of getting burned with them?!"

However,

Facing Kansas’s questioning gaze and words, Leo seemed indifferent and ignored him, chatting with a beast-eared girl beside him.

The beast-eared girl politely returned his smile.

Seeing this,

Kansas’s anger intensified.

Just then, a magnetic, authoritative male voice reached Kansas’s ears, causing the raging Red Cardinal to tremble. He shakily turned his head to look aside.

"How are you considering it, Cardinal Kansas?"

At this moment,

In the pavilion in front of Kansas, a man with elegant black hair and a noble appearance lounged on a bench, enjoying his tea and the comfort of the breeze. His presence, exuding a terrifying magical pressure, clearly indicated his high status.

Indeed, it was the leader of the Black Rose family,

Duke Xiao - Black Rose.

"My Lord..."

Facing Xiao’s gaze, Kansas bit his lip unwillingly and spoke with respect:

"I, I will not cooperate with you!"

"Why be so stubborn? Why not learn from your colleagues? They’re much more pragmatic~"

Saying this,

Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly, glancing playfully to the side.

Kansas also followed Xiao’s gaze and saw two middle-aged men kneeling beside him, trembling. Kansas knew their identities well: they were Red Cardinals of Asumos Church, like himself.

Jefiel and Zandoro.

These Cardinals, who should have been liaising with the dragon and elf races, now knelt there lifelessly. The outcome of their visits was all too clear.

’Damn it,’

’Apart from the Sadik royal family, even the dragon and elf races are tainted by the Black Rose family?!’

Kansas realized this fact with some despair.

In his despair, a strange anger erupted in his heart like volcanic lava, overwhelming his fear.

It would have been one thing if his colleagues were captured like him.

But,

’These cowards chose to collaborate with the Black Rose family, spilling all the information they knew and even agreeing to be double agents?!’

’To think that people who bore the title ’Red Cardinal’ like himself could betray their faith and embrace the devil’

Kansas cursed them furiously:

"You two are the scum of the Church! Collaborating with the Black Rose family! You are nothing but trash! Lustful! Worms eating away at the Church!"

After a couple of roars,

Kansas turned his head fiercely and glared at Xiao Black Rose without fear,

"I will say nothing! And I definitely won’t cooperate with you! Kill or flay me, do as you please! You, who betray humanity and collude with abyssal demons, are the real scum! The Goddess will surely bring down divine punishment upon you!"

He shouted fearlessly.

As soon as Kansas spoke, the expressions of the two Black Rose knights darkened. They immediately drew their swords from their waists, ready to execute the man who dared insult their lord right there.

However,

Just as the knights were about to swing their swords, Xiao raised his hand to stop them;

"Don’t be hasty. Let Shuoyue handle it. I don’t want to waste any information."

"As you wish, my lord."

The knights respectfully responded, and then struck Kansas on the head with a fist.

"Bang~"

With a loud noise, Kansas spat foam from his mouth, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

...

After watching his subordinates drag the unconscious Kansas away, Xiao’s gaze shifted to the two trembling Red Cardinals kneeling nearby. Gradually, a kind and approachable smile appeared on Xiao’s face:

"Cardinals Jefiel and Zandoro, there’s no need to be so scared. We are now allies. Our Black Rose family will not harm you. I always keep my promises."

"Really?"

Jefiel, trembling with nervousness, raised his head to ask.

In response,

Xiao nodded affirmatively and added meaningfully,

"Also, to thank you for providing such valuable information, I will reward you as agreed."

As Xiao’s words trailed off, his gaze shifted.

"They are in your hands now."

Following Xiao’s signal, the beast-eared girl beside Leo slowly approached Jefiel and Zandoro.

’?!!’

"She, she is? A member of the beast-kin?"

Watching the beast-eared girl approach, Jefiel held his breath.

She was a stunningly beautiful and adorable beast-eared girl,

Dressed in an elegant black and white dress, adorned with luxurious accessories on her ears and wrists.

Her presence radiated nobility.

With skin soft and white as snow, yet flushed with a rosy hue, her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, her delicate features enough to drive anyone mad. Her ruby-red eyes sparkled like jewels, and combined with her fluffy beast ears and large tail, she seemed both lively and endearing.

She moved gracefully, as if dancing, her alluring smile inching closer to Jefiel. As her fragrance enveloped him, Jefiel blushed, a bold thought crossing his mind.

’Could this elegant lady be the reward promised by Lord Xiao?’

"You, what is this?"

"..."

The beast-eared girl did not respond but carefully lifted her skirt to prevent it from getting dirty. Then, she elegantly squatted in front of Jefiel, lifting his face in her hands.

’!??!!’

’Is she going to?’

As Jefiel stared at the girl’s exquisite face drawing nearer and sneakily glanced at her ample chest, he took a deep breath. The guilt he felt for betraying his comrades was slowly dissipating.

’Maybe…’

’Being with the Black Rose wouldn’t be so bad?’

As Jefiel fantasized about what might happen next, a slight smile crept onto his lips.

However,

His fantasy was short-lived.

In the next instant, Jefiel furrowed his brows, realizing something odd.

’Why…’

’Was this white-haired beast-eared girl drooling?’

And,

’Why is she suddenly opening her mouth?’

’And why was it getting wider and wider?!’

’?!!’

"Wait, wait a minute?!!"