Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 639 - 640: Kalina in Action

"Mummy’s reaction is very strange, she has been staying in the apartment recently and hardly ever comes out. Usually, she likes to go out and run around a lot."

"So many strong people have suddenly come to Anvika, didn’t Mother ask why?"

"No, according to Sebastian, Mummy might not even be aware of these things."

"I see... alright, I understand. Shuoyue, continue with your original mission for now. If there’s anything unusual about Mother, you and Sebastian should inform me in time."

"Understood, Sis."

...

After ending the communication, the red-haired woman in a mansion in the northern border Wind City crushed a magic stone into pieces, casually throwing it into a trash can nearby, and thoughtfully looked out the window at the southern sky.

"Staying in her apartment and not seeing the Girl of Destiny?"

Kalina’s orange-red eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Strictly speaking,

Being active is not in her mother’s nature. As the mother of the Abyssal Demon, she has always stayed within the barrier for hundreds of years. Even after transforming, Mother only briefly wandered in the winter forest before returning to the barrier.

Essentially, Mother is more of a homebody.

Her frequent departures from the apartment before were probably out of curiosity about Luminous Royal Academy and other needs. It’s quite normal for her to stay in the apartment since the full suspension of classes.

’But the question is, why isn’t Mother seeing the Girl of Destiny now?’

’Didn’t she used to be eager to stick with the Girl of Destiny every day? Taking care of her daily life and accompanying her in training? Why suddenly keep her out?’

Yumo keeping her distance from the Girl of Destiny is undoubtedly pleasing to Kalina, but as a child who likes to get to the bottom of things, Kalina is more curious about the many reasons behind her Mother’s actions.

’Has she given up on the plan to cultivate Mengxi?’

’Or,’

’Is it because of the instability of shadow power inside her?’

Thinking of the terrifying state Yumo showed when she unleashed her power inside the Red Moon Tower, a glint of insight flashed in Kalina’s eyes.

’Could it be,’

’She’s keeping her distance from the Girl of Destiny because she fears losing control of her power in her presence?’

If that’s the case,

"Thank you so much Sister Youlan, for your help."

’However,’

’If Mother is afraid of losing control of her power, why doesn’t she return to the winter forest?’

’Although Mother continuing to stay in Anvika fits our original plan and spares them from further coaxing Mother to stay, Mother’s situation is indeed a bit unusual...’

Thinking this, the seriousness in Kalina’s eyes deepened.

However,

Before she could think further, a series of low and weak pleas for mercy intermittently reached Kalina’s ears,

"Please... spare me... I beg you... I don’t want to die... I don’t want to die."

The voice was feeble, but full of desperate longing.

"Hmm?"

---

Kalina’s peripheral vision caught sight of a man emerging from a pool of blood, with only half of his body remaining. Judging by his luxurious clothing, this man held a significant position in human society. Now, this once high-ranking social figure lay on the ground like a groveling dog, begging for Kalina’s mercy.

Unfortunately,

Kalina’s expression gradually turned indifferent in the face of the man’s pleas, her indifference laced with a strong sense of disgust.

The next moment,

Without waiting for the man to continue begging, Kalina stomped on his head, crushing it with a "boom~." Instantly, the man’s whimpers ceased, his blood splattering everywhere, even reaching Kalina’s armor skirt and face. However, she seemed indifferent, even slightly pleased. After all, her body was already drenched in blood, so a little more made no difference.

The man whose head was crushed now lay lifeless in the pool of blood, becoming the forty-eighth corpse in this luxurious mansion.

Thus,

The Wagner family, once a renowned name in Wind City, was almost completely annihilated...

Although Yumo hoped they could coexist peacefully with humans, Kalina still harbored a deep hatred for the human race.

Apart from her friends from Black Rose, the death of any other human wouldn’t cause her to bat an eyelash.

Faced with the corpses all around, Kalina felt no sympathy. With a snap of her fingers, roaring flames, like a raging demon, instantly engulfed and incinerated the bodies, reducing them to nothingness. Then, under Kalina’s control, the flames swiftly converged into her palm, compressing into a crimson crystal.

After casually tossing the red crystal into a nearby furnace, Kalina turned her head to glance at the mansion’s grand entrance.

At this moment,

A middle-aged woman lay trembling on the ground in front of the door. Judging by the powerful sixth-tier magic emanating from her, she was undoubtedly a formidable mage. However, faced with Kalina, even this accomplished human mage could only be a coward, desperately begging for mercy.

"The Wagner family, due to a butler’s operational error, accidentally detonated the fire crystals stored in the basement, leading to the family’s death in the explosion. As a relative, you will inherit the Wagner family’s title and assets according to the law of succession. Do you understand?"

Kalina spoke indifferently.

Hearing this, the middle-aged woman nodded frantically,

"I understand! I understand!! I know what to do!"

"And what will you do afterwards?"

"Under your guidance, our Wagner family, responsible for the defense of the northern border, will temporarily deactivate the protective barriers around the city and outside, welcoming... the arrival of the abyssal demons..."

"Good."

"And after that? Will I...?"

"I won’t harm you or your family, and neither will the abyssal demons."

"Thank you for your mercy!!"

...

A few minutes later,

After watching the middle-aged woman, now her pawn, flee the Wagner family mansion in panic, Kalina casually stepped out of the entrance and nonchalantly snapped her fingers.

"Boom!!"

The next instant,

Accompanied by a thunderous roar, flames erupted behind Kalina, ruthlessly consuming everything in their path. All the corpses and evidence were incinerated under the extreme heat, leaving nothing behind. Even if the people of Wind City attempted an investigation, they would find nothing.

"With this, the north is completely secure."

Kalina muttered to herself.

After Snow Night Empire was attacked by abyssal demons, the major powers on the continent were reminded of the importance of the northern defense line and the horror of the abyssal demons. They invested heavily in reinforcing the defense line, setting up numerous traps, and stationing armies there.

Compared to the past, the combat power of the northern guard army had increased more than threefold.

In some key plains areas, which were most vulnerable to abyssal demon attacks, the defense was even more heavily fortified.

While breaching the defense line was not difficult, it would certainly consume a great number of abyssal demons and a lot of time, which Kalina wanted to avoid. Therefore, she planned to plant a mole in a less noticed valley defense area.

Once the abyssal demon horde silently crossed the defense line, they could reap the human logistic troops in the rear like a scythe, and in conjunction with the front-line troops, encircle and annihilate the joint forces defending the northern line.

Then, the path would be clear to march southward.

In cooperation with the northward-moving Black Rose family, they would control the entire continent.

Originally, Kalina intended to assign this task to the Marquis Xiumu and Marchioness.

However, considering that the elderly couple, despite cooperating with Yumo for Yuan’er’s sake, still had their hearts with humanity, they would undoubtedly refuse such an action that would result in heavy human casualties. Moreover, considering they are Yuan’er’s grandparents, and Kalina’s affection for her little sister, she did not want to force the elderly couple.

’It’s a favor for Yuan’er.’

’But speaking of Yuan’er,’

’Mother’s recent refusal to see the Girl of Destiny, could it be influenced by Yuan’er?’

’After all, Mother is very fond of children, and if Yuan’er whispered in Mother’s ear, it’s possible that Mother could develop a dislike for the Chosen One.’

’If that’s really the case?’

’Hehe~’

’Our little Yuan’er is really amazing~’

’I’ve not doted on that girl for nothing~ ’

....

In the dead of night,

As the curfew begins, the lights of the imperial capital, Anvika, gradually go out. The hustle and bustle of the streets fades away, and the whole city quietly steps into a serene atmosphere, beginning to enter a state of rest and rejuvenation, easing the fatigue accumulated throughout the day.

While most of the populace is deep in sleep, high above in the sky, amidst layers of dark clouds, a figure remarkably hovers.

The man is dressed in a noble and finely crafted black and gold robe, holding a staff carved with an eagle’s head. He has flowing black hair with striking dark green highlights and a chiseled, handsome face. On that beautiful visage, there’s a carefree and relaxed smile.

If the Empire’s Second Prince, Amon, were here, he would instantly recognize this man’s identity.

He is one of the three supremes of the Holy Tower who just arrived in Anvika this morning,

At this moment,

This mage of godlike strength from the Holy Tower, with the aid of a pair of dark green magical wings, floats leisurely in the high sky. After ensuring that his presence is undetected, he propelled by a gust of storm, smoothly navigates through the clouds.

A short while later, he arrives at his destination.

Below him is the Luminous Royal Academy.

Looking down at the academy, which is also immersed in sleep, his interest intensifies, and the robust magic within him begins to stir restlessly.

"That girl, she seems to be here, right?"