Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 675 - 676: A Weight Lifted Off

After realizing that he was about to meet the mastermind behind the Black Rose family, Asar had thought about running away.

However,

The outcome was predictable.

If he had succeeded, he wouldn’t be standing here now, facing this terrifying boss.

After hearing Asar’s nervously stammered self-introduction, Yumo placed her hands behind her back and, under everyone’s gaze, took step by step towards Asar, staring at him expressionlessly.

Feeling the ’sharpness’ of her gaze, Asar’s heart almost jumped out of his throat.

Previously,

Asar had harbored a glimmer of hope, thinking that perhaps she wouldn’t be able to see through his perfect disguise. After all, to ensure today’s meeting went smoothly, Asar had taken a pill provided by the cunning merchant, transforming into a genuine girl.

Under normal circumstances, no one would suspect she was the Child of Destiny.

However,

Seeing her unusually silent and tilting her head to observe him, Asar immediately dismissed his naive assumption.

’It’s over, it’s over’

’She must have realized it!’

’She, she must know I am the Son of Destiny!’

’She, she, she is the close kin of a demon king, the master of Xiao-Black Rose, the mastermind behind the Black Rose family… She’s definitely not someone ordinary, she must have seen through my disguise.’

’It’s over, it’s over, it’s all over’

’I’m really doomed now, wyaaah.’

Although he still maintained a ’calm’ expression on the surface, Asar’s heart had already fallen into a state of wailing. The immense pressure, like a meteorite crash, nearly crushed Asar’s spirit, bringing his will to the brink of collapse.

This further confirmed Asar’s internal speculation.

After all,

This girl’s mere gaze gave him a pressure far greater than when he faced Snow Devourer. The divine power hidden deep in her soul uncontrollably stirred.

Just at that moment,

Under Asar’s fearful gaze, this terrifying boss in his heart unexpectedly raised her right hand slowly towards his head.

’I am Going to’

’Die!!’

Asar’s heart screamed in terror.

In Asar’s view, she had already seen through his insignificant disguise.

This hand reaching out probably intended to directly crush his head!

In Asar’s eyes, that beautiful black-haired girl had turned into a death reaper from the abyss.

Facing death, Asar thought of fighting back, of giving up completely.

But under the extreme soul pressure, the Son of Destiny had no strength to mobilize the magic within.

The idea of his trembling, frail body fighting back was nothing short of a fantasy.

All he could do was to crouch down and cover his head.

The next moment,

Under the complex gazes of the onlookers, Asar dodged the black-haired girl’s head-patting ’kill’.

After letting out a terrified scream, he crouched down on the ground, closing himself off from the world.

At this moment,

Asar was utterly unable to suppress his fear, trembling all over, drenched in cold sweat, his heart pounding chaotically within his tight chest.

Without a doubt, this Son of Destiny was so frightened by a simple head-patting gesture that he nearly fainted, felt dizzy, numbed all over, and was unable to move.

His entire being was engulfed in the abyss named ’fear’.

"Hey! Asar, what are you doing! You are in front of Miss Yu!"

Waner, a fellow companion, couldn’t help but scold loudly upon seeing this.

However,

The current Asar was beyond hearing his companion’s call.

Right now, his mind was rapidly replaying all his experiences since revival, like a whirlwind of memories.

Just like that,

The blue-haired maid closed her eyes tightly, waiting for the moment of death.

Finally,

Under Asar’s almost desperate perception, a small hand slowly rested on his head.

However,

This hand did not cruelly crush his head as Asar had imagined. Instead, it began to gently stroke his head, contrary to expectation.

Not like about to brutally murder an enemy, but rather like soothing a frightened pet.

The touch, devoid of any killing intent, and the warmth in the palm, instantly made Asar shiver.

’?!?’

’Huh?’

’She, she didn’t kill, didn’t kill me?’

’What, what’s happening?’

Confusion gradually diluted the fear in Asar’s heart.

Gradually calming down, Asar took several deep breaths and timidly raised his head, looking forward to understand the current situation.

But when Asar lifted his head, he was astounded to find the black-haired girl, whom he considered a terrifying beast, quietly crouching in front of him.

Meeting the girl’s crimson eyes for a moment, Asar instinctively held his breath.

Under the gaze of these eyes, Asar’s entire body felt as if it was firmly chained to the ground, utterly immobile.

The next moment,

Under Asar’s anxious gaze, something beyond expectation happened.

The black-haired girl, whom Asar viewed as a ferocious beast, not only did not show any murderous intent or displeasure, but instead revealed a sweet smile. Like an orchid blooming under the sun, dazzling yet bright, instantly dispelling much of Asar’s unease and nervousness.

At this moment,

The black-haired girl radiated not hostility and murderous intent, but deep affection and gentleness.

"Hey, little girl, calm down, there’s no need to be so tense. I’m not some ferocious beast, I won’t hurt you."

"Eh? You, what?"

"I won’t hurt you. Why are you so afraid of me? Am I that scary?"

"No, not that..."

Hearing these words, Asar instinctively shook his head without realizing it, following his inner response.

However, after shaking his head, Asar inexplicably asked:

"You, ...You won’t want to kill, kill me?"

This question was undoubtedly the most concerning issue for Asar at the moment.

As the question was asked,

The expressions of the Black Rose family members around, including Sebastian, instantly turned displeased.

After all,

’Killing someone at the first meeting?’

’You girl, what do you think our gentle and kind Lady is?!!!’

The gazes of the onlookers became sharper, and the invisible pressure from all around made it even harder for Asar to breathe.

However,

In response to Asar’s somewhat impulsive and rude question, Yumo did not show any displeasure. In fact, she generously smiled, and her sweet, pleasant voice echoed through the hall:

"Hahaha, you new one, you’re quite interesting~. In the Black Rose family, I’ve never seen anyone as fanciful as you~"

With a few light laughs, Yumo playfully pinched Asar’s tender cheek:

"So, tell me, why would I want to kill you, huh?"

"Ah? This, this..."

"As a member of the Black Rose Family, you’re one of us, my dear children. Why would I want to kill you? Have you done anything to betray the family?"

Yumo’s eyes narrowed with a mischievous smile.

As Asar heard this, he suddenly jerked, hurriedly shaking his head in denial.

"No! Absolutely not!!! My loyalty to the Black Rose is evident to heaven and earth! I have never been disloyal!!"

"Then you have nothing to fear, right? Calm down, I won’t hurt you~"

Saying so,

Yumo continued to smile, gently stroking Asar’s head, her tender caress continuously easing the fear and unease in Asar’s heart. As the fear dissipated, Asar’s emotions gradually returned to calm, and her cognitive abilities re-engaged.

’She…’

’She hasn’t discovered my identity?’

Confronted with the unexpected kindness of the black-haired girl, Asar couldn’t help but think this. After all, since the Black Rose family was so hostile towards the Chosen Ones, there was no reason to spare herself, the Child of Destiny. If she had seen through his identity, he would probably have already turned into a pile of mush.

As for why she didn’t discover him?

Asar couldn’t help but attribute it to the pills given by the cunning merchant. Although the pill temporarily changed his gender, it also suppressed and hid his aura. It must be because he had swallowed three pills before coming, which helped him conceal his identity.

It seems,

This is what they call ’you get what you pay for’!

’I apologize, Fox Lady! I shouldn’t have called you a cunning merchant!’

At this moment, the metaphorical ten-thousand-ton boulder pressing on Asar’s heart shattered, and he breathed a sigh of relief as if a great burden had been lifted.

However,

Honestly speaking,

This mastermind behind the Black Rose family seemed a bit different from what he had imagined...’ She seemed more like a gentle big sister...’

Stealing a glance at Yumo’s beautiful and alluring face, such a thought couldn’t help but arise in Asar’s mind.

Additionally,

’The feeling of her rubbing my head... Is so comfortable~’

…

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On the other side,

Watching the blue-haired maid squatting on the ground and interacting with her Yumo, Mengxi’s eyes slightly narrowed, and a chilling, soul-piercing coldness subtly flowed from the girl’s pale purple eyes...

She couldn’t help but grit her teeth and mutter in her heart.

’This brat…’

’Daring to be so close with Yumo?!!’