Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 618 - 619

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The new Son of Destiny is coming to them?

Getting such a convenient opportunity without any effort? Would they be that lucky?

Hmm.

Indeed,

Having done many bad things, the Black Rose family is unlikely to have such good luck.

Although it was a belief without scientific basis, more of a metaphysical saying, Xiao found himself surprisingly in agreement with this idea and nodded slightly in acknowledgment of Wanya’s explanation:

"Hehe, true. We can’t be that lucky."

Of course,

Xiao, who was usually rational, cautious, and stable, couldn’t outright deny his own suspicions just because of a metaphysical saying. The main reason he abandoned his bold guess was due to his trust in Wanya. After all, Wanya was the one who accompanied him to the Winter Forest back then, along with Lady Yumo. She was his childhood friend, his right-hand person.

The reliability of Wanya had deeply imprinted itself in Xiao’s heart.

Since Wanya said so and even verified the gender of the blue-haired girl, he didn’t have much reason to doubt.

’Well…’

’Maybe?’

However,

There was still one thing that Xiao found quite intriguing.

Glancing curiously at his female secretary, Xiao asked:

"By the way, the last time you mentioned that exceptionally talented child, it was her, right?"

"Yes, Your Grace. Your memory, why is it not as good as before? It wasn’t this bad in the past?"

"Sigh..."

At Wanya’s words, Xiao shook his head helplessly:

"Lately, taking care of that troublemaker Limo has been exhausting. I’ve been a bit forgetful and muddled."

"Ah, Lady Limo… there’s nothing we can do about it."

Wanya nodded understandingly:

"In short, yes. That blue-haired girl is Asar, the most outstanding talent among this group of children. When she came, she was only at the high stage level 3, and she had only practiced for so long. Now that girl has broken through to the middle stage of level 4."

"Oh?"

With these words ringing in his ears, even the usually composed Xiao couldn’t help but show a slightly astonished expression.

You see,

The Black Rose family never lacked geniuses. However, even the fastest-recorded genius who broke through from the High stage Third level to the Mid stage Fourth level took a full half-year! And this girl, not even two months, braked that record? Wasn’t that a bit too exaggerated?

"Hehe, it seems you’ve truly gained a talented disciple this time."

"That’s true..."

"Hmm? You should be happy about having a talented disciple. Wanya, why do you look so exhausted?"

Facing this question, Wanya couldn’t help but show a bitter expression, ruffling her hair with a tangled look:

"That child’s talent is indeed outstanding, but she’s just too careless... All day long, she’s either lazing around or eating! She never takes cultivation seriously, always acting like she’s just waiting to die. She doesn’t bother to learn the ways of serving either. I don’t know if choosing her as the successor was the right decision...."

Thinking about Asar’s lazy and carefree demeanor, Wanya’s eyes couldn’t help but show a trace of frustration.

"With such talent, if she could change her lazy habits, focus on cultivation, and undergo more training, she could become the backbone of our new generation in the Black Rose family. Unfortunately, for now... it’s just too unreliable. There are many things in the family that I’m conflicted about whether to tell her in the future."

"Hmm.. Indeed, it’s a problem."

Xiao raised his hand, rubbing his chin, immersed in a short moment of contemplation.

After a brief silence, the Black Rose Duke, with a slight smile, looked towards the distance. His potent magic allowed him to see through the trees and observe the blue-haired girl who was washing clothes but lazily reading a manga.

….

"By the way, is she that old guy’s adopted daughter?"

"Yes, that’s right. What’s wrong, Your Grace? Why suddenly bring this up?"

"According to the Red Robed Cardinal, that old guy has also accepted the proposal from the Church and intends to participate in the Holy War."

"Are you suggesting using this child for that purpose?"

"Yeah, take advantage of this opportunity to train this child a bit. Let her have some contact with Lady Yumo and experience a gentleness she’s never felt before."

Saying that,

Xiao turned his head meaningfully, locking eyes with Wanya:

"As for Sebastian’s side, because of the attacks from Higanbana and the Sword Demon, several members are injured, right? Let them come back to rest. Send some newcomers over to handle it. You understand my intention, right?"

"Understood, Your Grace. Leave this mission to me."

...

On the other end,

Inside the teacher’s dormitory of the Luminous Royal Academy, a cute little pink-haired girl slowly opened her sleepy eyes, revealing a pair of bright and dazzling heterochromatic eyes, one red and one blue.

"Hmm? Where’s Mommy?"

Looking at the empty bed beside her, the pink-haired little girl, our dear Yuan’er, unconsciously showed a hint of disappointment.

In her disappointment, there was also a trace of complaint.

Last night,

Since her silver-haired big sister wasn’t around, Yuan’er took the opportunity to snuggle up to her Mom after a long time, hoping to sleep together and replenish some sweet ’Mommy energy.’

Yumo agreed to her request.

However,

Judging by the lingering scent of Yumo on the bed, it seemed that her mom left after she had fallen asleep...

Realizing this, Yuan’er, feeling a bit displeased, pouted. Although she couldn’t understand why she slept so soundly and didn’t notice when her Mom left, it didn’t stop the little one from expressing her dissatisfaction.

She had hoped to wake up in the morning and experience her mother’s good morning kiss.

But what happened?

Waking up in the morning, all alone...

’Sob, unhappy ???’

...

However,

’Where did Mommy go?’

After musing about it for a while in her heart, the little one pondered this rather serious question.

’Hmm?’

’Over there?’

The little girl raised an eyebrow.

In the next moment,

Holding the plush pillow that Yumo made for her, Yuan’er curiously jumped off the bed, taking small steps toward the bedroom door.

Carefully opening the door, Yuan’er slowly peeked her little head out.

After seeing the familiar black figure in the living room downstairs, Yuan’er cutely called out:

"Mommy~"

At the same time, the resentment on her face disappeared without a trace.

Knowing that Yumo’s likes understanding and well-behaved children, she naturally wouldn’t show her stubborn side to her mom. Upon seeing the familiar black figure inside the room, Yuan’er, the adorable little one, put on a bright and charming smile, coming over to her mom with playful jumps, reaching out to tug at her skirt.

As Yuan’er’s cute voice echoed in the room, Yumo’s turned her gaze gently, looking at the little one who was being affectionate and cute.

"Good morning, Yuan’er."

Saying that, the black-haired girl smiled and reached out to rub Yuan’er’s little head.

The little one also enjoyed it very much, bowing her head to savor the affection from her mom.

"Good morning, Mommy!"

Feeling the touch from her mom, any lingering displeasure in Yuan’er’s heart completely disappeared.

After absorbing a certain amount of ’Mommy’s energy,’ the little one cleverly popped her head out, casting her gaze towards the desk. What was her mom fussing about on the desk so early in the morning? The little one was curious and wanted to take a look.

Moreover, she felt like...she sensed a familiar aura from the desk?

"Mom! Mom! What are you doing?"

Asking the question, Yuan’er jumped up, and her little bottom directly sat on the desk.

In response to the curious question from her daughter, Yumo didn’t immediately reply but smiled with a hint of meaning.

Then, under Yuan’er’s slightly shocked gaze, the black-haired girl carefully placed a white jade-crafted, exquisitely beautiful flower vase on the desk. The action was extremely cautious, as if handling some precious treasure.

In the crimson eyes of the girl, there was a touch of moving tenderness.

After a moment of silence, Yumo slightly opened her pink lips and spoke with a meaningful tone:

"Mommy is planting flowers..."