Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 826 - 827: A Heavy Heart

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Whether Yumo had guessed their plan was undoubtedly a crucial matter.

The reason Kalina asked Sebastian was not only a recognition of Sebastian’s acting and observation skills, but also a trust in him personally.

Kalina and Yuan’er were completely different existences. Kalina had no affection for humans at all, and the human members she trusted were few and far between, even for the Ghostly Flame mercinaries she led. Because of this, Kalina had no qualms about using the Ghostly Flame as props and exploiting them at will.

Among the few humans Kalina trusted, Sebastian was one of them.

Moreover, as the old butler had been following her mother these days, his opinion was undoubtedly very important.

Faced with Kalina’s inquiry, after awkwardly scratching his head, Sebastian looked at Kalina with a ’confident’ expression:

"It’s alright, Lady Kalina, don’t worry. Lady Yumo’s mind is so simple, and we are so scheming. The Duke’s actions are also very covert. At first glance, it completely looks like a plan made by the church themselves, and they won’t associate it with us."

"Then, has Mother shown any abnormalities recently?"

"No, no..." Sebastian hurriedly shook his head, "Lady Yumo is all normal, as always."

"Is that so..." Hearing Sebastian’s words, Liyu’s somewhat agitated heart calmed down a little.

However, after hearing these words, Kalina showed a slightly strange expression and looked at the old butler in puzzlement:

"Speaking of which, Sebastian, why... are you constantly sweating?"

"Ah?! No, it’s nothing..." A trace of panic flashed imperceptibly in Sebastian’s eyes, and even his legs trembled slightly.

This was obviously an expression of a guilty conscience.

Sebastian felt very uneasy about the words he had spoken.

However, as the top performing old actor of the Black Rose family and the head teacher of the Black Rose Acting Troupe, Sebastian’s ability to control his facial expressions and emotions was naturally as pure as fire. After a very brief moment of panic, Sebastian stabilized his emotions, completely concealing his fluster, and revealed that ever-respectful and peaceful smile.

Then, Sebastian pretended to be helpless, picked up a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and turned to the oven on the side with great composure.

"It can’t be helped, Lady Kalina. I’m not like you, adapted to high temperatures. Preparing dishes next to the oven is indeed a bit hot. Hehe, looks like I’ll have to take a shower later."

"Is that so? Then take care of yourself, don’t get sick from the stuffiness."

As for Sebastian’s words, whether it was due to years of trust or Sebastian’s superb acting skills, Kalina did not seem suspicious. After giving an instruction, she continued to comfort the slightly anxious sister in her arms.

"I understand, thank you for your concern, Lady Kalina."

After responding with a slight smile, Sebastian turned back to continue his culinary duties.

However, the moment he turned away, the smile on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a conflicted expression filled with mixed emotions.

One could easily tell that the sweat on Sebastian’s forehead could not possibly be due to the heat - that was just an excuse.

What trickled down Sebastian’s forehead was actually cold sweat.

Gazing at the ingredients on the cutting board, a deep sense of guilt gradually emerged in Sebastian’s eyes.

—I’m sorry, Lady Kalina...—

Without a doubt, Sebastian had given Kalina a false answer to her questions.

In his view, not only had Yumo likely guessed their plan, she might even know much more!

In the past, Sebastian would have certainly informed the Duke about such important information. But now, unable to contact the Duke, it was only natural to inform Kalina. Only then could they discuss countermeasures together and devise a plan to deceive Yumo.

They had dealt with near exposures several times before in this manner.

As long as they united, deceiving Yumo should not be a problem.

However, this time the situation was different. Lady Yumo seemed to be fishing for information!!

—"Little Sei, do you know what it means to redeem your mistakes? If you stay quiet, I may go easy on you. But if you run your mouth, hehe~..."—

Recalling the words Yumo had gently yet chillingly whispered in his ear before returning to Anvika, Sebastian couldn’t help but shudder.

As a member of the Black Rose family, what Sebastian feared most was disappointing his mistress. Therefore, when executing the deception plan, Sebastian always felt immense pressure. Now that their actions might have been discovered, if he revealed this to the others, Yumo would likely be utterly disappointed in him.

Not only that, my butt might also...

Weighing the pros and cons, Sebastian stifled his conscience and chose to keep silent, even trying to comfort himself inwardly.

It’s fine, the little ancestors have thick skins, nothing will happen to them...

Afterwards, the old butler focused his attention on the dishes in front of him, and silently prayed for the little ancestors behind him.

—Ah, good luck to you all.—

On the other side, the demon kings in the living room were excitedly fussing over little Youlan while eagerly planning Yuan’er’s birthday celebration, completely unaware of the impending crisis...

....

At the same time, high above the former Anvika ruins, an extraordinarily beautiful black-haired girl was quietly hovering in the sky, surrounded by a cluster of bloody butterflies. After her soul power recovered slightly, Yumo ignored Xiao’s advice and insisted on flying over Anvika.

Gazing down at the masterpiece she had single-handedly created, Yumo rubbed her temples with a mix of emotions.

Although saying this might invite scorn from the dead, she...actually didn’t really enjoy massacres.

She demonstrated her power mainly to make those human experts realize her terrifying might, so they would obediently submit to her in the future and not entertain the unrealistic idea of exterminating abyss demons. Yumo tried to seek coexistence. That was her original intention, but unfortunately, Yumo still overestimated her control. After being immersed in human attacks, the brutal instincts of her shadow power awakened uncontrollably, igniting her destructive and murderous urges.

As a result, Yumo couldn’t help but infect or kill most members of the Holy War Allied Forces.

Originally, Yumo had tried her best to control herself, intending to leave one-tenth of the survivors. After all, only the living could spread the horrific events at Anvika across the entire continent.

However, this idea was also ruined when her other consciousness emerged...

—Hmph...that fool...—

Yumo couldn’t help but grit her teeth and curse inwardly.

But it seemed she couldn’t entirely blame herself either - the main culprit was the Sky City carelessly firing the divine Annihilation Cannon for no reason...

Moreover, slowly turning her head to gaze southward, towards where the Red Leaf Central Army and Black Rose family’s army had previously confronted each other, Yumo couldn’t help but bite her lip. Although after encountering that black figure in the consciousness space, her own consciousness had irresistibly fallen into slumber, the things she had done during that slumber gradually flowed into her mind after she awoke.

Even if only fragmented memories, they still allowed Yumo to judge her actions during her loss of control.

Destroying the Red Leaf Empire’s central army wasn’t that big of a deal.

What truly concerned Yumo was...

"Did I...lay my hands on Black Rose family, or even my child Limo?"

At this moment, Yumo bit through her lip, revealing a trace of a bitter smile.

I, it seems, am truly...dangerous...