Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 707 - 708: Unexpected Words

——"Remember, apart from me, you must not let anyone else know your true identity for the time being."——

Mengxi’s words were constantly echoing in Asar’s ears.

Asar always kept in mind Mengxi’s instruction not to reveal the identity of the Son of Destiny. Even when faced with the threat from Tania, Asar insisted on keeping his lips sealed, resolutely not revealing his identity.

Then,

Our Son of Destiny was thus dragged by Tania into a room in an apartment nearby.

Being in a closed room, Asar was naturally quite anxious.

The reason was simple,

From Mengxi, Asar knew about the precarious relationship between the Church and the Black Rose family. As a lone maid of the Black Rose, being caught by a member of the Sunlight could lead to dire consequences. For a moment, Asar regretted his previous recklessness.

’If only I had been more careful, I wouldn’t have bumped into a person from the Church...’

Feeling the soundproof barrier in the room, Asar’s heartbeat accelerated, and a sense of unease spread rapidly in his heart like a flood breaking through a dam.

’Is this why she brought me here?!’

’Is it to torture me into confessing?!’

’To force me to disclose the secrets of the Black Rose family?! Please, I’m just a little maid, I don’t know anything of that sort! Big sister, I don’t have any information at all!’

’Wait a minute?’

’Could it be, to do pervy thing with me?!’

’Thinking about it, I’m also quite a charming and cute boy, the type that many girls like. Could it be that she brought me here for that reason?!...’

In an instant, Asar held his breath, his mind in chaos.

However, in reality, Asar was simply overthinking.

After closing the barrier, Tania did not resort to violence against Asar. Instead, after changing into a church uniform that covered her entire body, she elegantly sat at the desk by the window. At that time, Tania extended her hand towards the chair opposite her and invited Asar:

"Have a seat. I mean no harm, just a bit curious and want to have a chat with you."

Saying so,

Accompanied by a surge of pale golden holy energy, Tania generously took out some expensive black tea and various snacks from her spatial ring. The holy energy surrounding her was also retracted back into her body, turning her into an innocent, harmless, and cute young girl with a youthful face and large busts.

Seeing this, Asar slightly relaxed his guard and cautiously sat opposite Tania.

After seeing this scene, Asar was even more confused. He couldn’t understand what Tania really wanted to do. But considering that her strength was superior to his, Asar had no choice but to comply with her wishes at this stage.

"That... what I did was actually..."

Just as he sat down, Asar tried to explain his situation. Anyway, he still hoped to prevent this priestess from revealing his true situation to the Black Rose.

But beyond Asar’s expectations was,

Before he could finish a complete sentence, Tania interrupted his explanation:

"I know, Asar, you were forced into this situation, right?"

"Eh?!"

Upon hearing this, Asar was immediately stunned, looking at Tania with incredulous eyes.

"Why would you say that?"

"Because I can tell, you are not one of the Black Rose people."

"Not one of them?"

"Yes."

Tania nodded slightly, very certain, and said earnestly with her hand propping her chin:

"I’ve dealt with the Black Rose before. Those people, although they appear courteous and graceful in their dealings with us, every word and action of theirs contains a hint of disdain and coldness, even murderous intent. In their eyes, anyone outside the Black Rose seems to be nothing more than cattle. In my interactions with them, all I could feel was a bone-deep chill, as if at any moment they would stop smiling and kill me."

Seemingly recalling some unpleasant memories, a hint of bitterness seeped into Tania’s words:

"The people of the Black Rose family, though still human in form, I always felt their souls no longer belong to humanity. However, you give me a different feeling."

"I do?"

"Yes, you don’t have the coldness and arrogance characteristic of the Black Rose family. What you emanate is a pure aura, a kindness towards others. The way you reacted after bumping into me says it all. If it were someone from the Black Rose family, they probably wouldn’t even acknowledge me and would just walk away. But you? Not only did you stop, but you also showed such concern for me. So, I think you’re a kind-hearted little brother, definitely not like those from the Black Rose family."

"Miss Tania..."

"I guess you must have some unspeakable reasons for disguising yourself as a girl and staying within the Black Rose family, right? It must be hard, isn’t it?"

The blonde girl tilted her head, showing a warm and sweet smile.

This sweet smile, like the bright sunlight of spring, instantly melted the guard and unease in Asar’s heart. The kindness emanating from Tania, and her sincere words, moved Asar deeply.

Recalling the recent difficult and fearful days, the grievances buried in Asar’s heart suddenly poured out, and his eyes began to moisten.

’Wuw’

’Finally, finally someone understands me...’

Forgetting his so-called male pride, Asar couldn’t help but start to sob. While wiping his tears, he nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, I was forced... to come to the Black Rose family... and dressed as a woman... to save my life..."

"Ah, such a poor child."

"Wuaaaah..."

"Keeping these feelings hidden inside must have been very hard, right?"

"Yes…"

"Why not talk to your sister about it? It might feel a bit better to speak out. You don’t have to worry, I won’t tell anyone. I just want to understand you a bit more."

After hesitating for a moment, Asar slowly nodded, looking at Tania’s pure and sincere smile:

"Actually, actually it’s like this... Originally, I woke up in the mass burial mound..."

Originally, Asar only intended to reveal part of his real situation. But in communicating with Tania, Asar’s heart unwittingly opened up to this gentle sister. His emotions, as if stirred by some unknown magical force, began to take control of his mind.

Involuntarily, he shared many inner thoughts and his recent real experiences.

Of course,

The matter regarding the identity of the Son of Destiny, as entrusted by Mengxi, remained Asar’s bottom line, and he did not disclose it.

However, Asar almost completely revealed his experiences since his resurrection, such as dressing as a woman to avoid his enemies, joining the Black Rose family to have enough to eat, and coming to the capital city of Anvika under coercion...

Describing his past vividly, recounting his unbearable daily life, Asar became very emotional, and tears started falling drop by drop.

As a chosen one, hiding in the Black Rose family full of abyssal demons, facing the constant danger of losing his life, Asar undoubtedly bore tremendous pressure, which almost crushed his spirit. But now? This pressure finally found a brief outlet during this conversation.

Asar’s heart suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Tania, listening to his speech, occasionally showed surprise and empathy, and kept comforting Asar when he became emotionally agitated, turning into an excellent listener.

...

However, as Asar’s narration reached its climax, and his emotions of complaint peaked, Tania rarely asked:

"So, Asar, do you hate the abyssal demons?"

"Of course I hate them! Without those monsters, would I have to live in such fear? Would I have to worry every day about my life being in danger... Not only the abyssal demons, but also those damned people of the Black Rose... they deceived me for so long wuwu..."

"Yes, they are to be hated. However, sister thinks what you really should hate is not those abyssal demons or the people of the Black Rose."

"Huh? Why do you say that?"

Asar asked, puzzled.

To this, Tania slowly stood up, leaned over the desk, and moved closer to Asar:

"Since Asar has told sister so many secrets, then I, as your sister, should also reciprocate and share some of my inner thoughts with you, right?"

Facing the blonde girl so close, feeling the fragrance emanating from her, Asar’s face turned slightly red, and he stammered:

"Miss Tania, please, please speak?"

"I think what you should really hate... should be... the Goddess..."

"Ah? The Goddess?!!"

As Tania’s words entered his ears, Asar’s expression changed dramatically in an instant.