Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 852 - 853: Where to Go From Here

Leaving home and wandering off on her own was an unprecedented and unique experience for Yumo. You should know that for the past few hundred years, she had been an immovable building, unable to go anywhere except the Winter Forest.

Previously, although she had successfully transformed and left the Winter Forest, it was under the accompaniment or rather, the surveillance of Sebastian and others.

This time, traveling alone, Yumo planned to relax and enjoy herself thoroughly. This time, she didn’t need to take care of others, didn’t need to look after the mischievous and naughty children at home, and didn’t need to follow any trial rules or watch over the chosen ones. This trip was entirely for herself.

No burdens, no worries.

After fantasizing a little about the days ahead, Yumo revealed a sweet smile, feeling delighted. Her stunning smile attracted the guests sitting next to her and the passing waiters, causing them to freeze in place like wooden puppets.

Yumo had no interest in the reactions of those around her. She was engrossed in flipping through the menu provided by the waiter.

Thanks to the selfless contributions of many bigwigs in Bessel City, even though the cuisine on the White Swallow was already sold at sky-high prices, Miss Yumo could still freely choose the food she liked.

"Mmm, this pie looks so delicious!"

"Wow, is this ice cream? I didn’t expect this continent to have this kind of food."

"Frost dragon meat? Not hot meat, but a special dish combined with ice cream? How unique! I should give it a try~ But where did they get frost dragon meat? It can’t be synthesized, right?"

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"This roasted leg looks substantial. Limo would probably love it, right?"

"And this pineapple drink should be Shuoyue’s favorite, right?"

"Huh? Limited edition lollipop? If I bring it back, Yuan’er should also be very... Huh? No, that’s not right... I, I..."

Even though she was looking at the menu and selecting her exquisite dinner, Yumo’s thoughts instinctively drifted back to her children at home, causing her to smile bitterly with mixed feelings.

"Heh, hehe... I, I really am hopeless... Sigh."

Saying that she didn’t want to care about anything and travel alone to enjoy life for a while, but she still couldn’t let go of her children. Even when encountering delicious food, she couldn’t help but want to bring it back and share it with them.

Even though they were so disobedient and angered her, she still instinctively cared about them.

Moreover, Yuan’er and Little Youlan didn’t do anything wrong. Leaving without saying goodbye like this, those two little ones would be very sad, right?

If they couldn’t see me, would they cry? Would they have trouble sleeping?

I’m sorry, Mommy may have made a very stupid decision.

Thinking of this, Yumo curled up her body in a depressed mood, hugging her legs with both hands and burying her head between her thighs, looking completely self-isolated.

Indeed, having a heart of stone was something she couldn’t do after all... She couldn’t help but think about those naughty children crying…

I wonder how Yuan’er and the others are doing now.

And Mengxi, with my sudden disappearance, she must be very anxious, right?

Should I go back and take a look? After not seeing her for a week, those children should have reflected on their actions, right?

For a moment, Yumo wavered about her plan to leave home. The conflicted girl unconsciously bit her lip hard.

Just as she was feeling depressed, a splash of warm liquid suddenly spilled onto Yumo. This instantly pulled Yumo’s thoughts back to reality from her self-conflicted inner world.

When she came to her senses, Yumo found that a pool of slightly foul-smelling crimson liquid had already splashed onto her clothes and hair.

"Blood?" Yumo muttered expressionlessly and slowly turned her head to the side, the source of the blood.

At this moment, a voluptuous woman had somehow sat on the uncle beside her seat. Of course, this was not a sensual scene. Because the black-haired beauty had already revealed a ferocious expression, staring intently at the uncle, her eyes overflowing with hatred. Amidst the constant screaming, the black-haired beauty swung the hammer in her hand and smashed it towards the uncle’s head.

The uncle, who had been polite and kind-looking to her earlier, was now sitting motionless in his seat. His head had been smashed in by the hammer, and blood and brain matter splattered around with each raise and fall of the hammer.

After witnessing this scene, Yumo merely wiped the blood off her face with a towel and looked around indifferently.

Despite such a cruel incident that violated the laws of Holy Lomari, none of the people present showed any intention of stopping it. Even the security personnel responsible for maintaining order on the airship turned a blind eye to it. The reason for such indifference was simple: this was not the only tragedy unfolding in the VIP cabin at the moment.

A bloodthirsty and crazy banquet had already begun in the VIP cabin at some unknown time.

The security personnel were utterly overwhelmed.

No, rather, the security personnel had already joined in. Not only the security but all the passengers, attendants, and even crew members had participated, except for Yumo. The previously elegant and dignified VIP room had now turned into a purgatory for unleashing desires. Killing was just one of the activities.

People were venting their long-suppressed desires, either brutally killing others, plundering treasures, drinking wildly, engaging in piston movements, or even going insane and digging out their own hearts and lungs... It was a series of frenzied scenes.

Screams of agony, moans, gasps, and meaningless shrieks echoed throughout the VIP room.

As the frenzied behavior continued, some people who had completely lost their rationality and acted recklessly suddenly clutched their heads and let out heart-wrenching wails. A strange black aura gradually enveloped them, and as this black aura spread, their bodies began to swell and darken, gradually transforming into a detestable creature.

Afterward, these black monsters swung their sharp claws and joined the frenzied feast. In an instant, there were continuous screams and blood and flesh flying everywhere...

Miss Yumo, who had witnessed all these scenes, had a very gloomy expression.

The initial confusion and bewilderment had already vanished. Yumo could be said to know very well the reason behind all this.

It was the aura of the Shadow Power she had released that had eroded these people’s sanity, driving them insane and even directly turning them into Abyssal Demons.

Of course, Yumo, who had originally intended to hide her identity and travel quietly, would not deliberately release her Shadow Power. All of this was not what she wanted.

Actually, it wasn’t entirely correct to say that it wasn’t her doing.

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Slowly raising her hand to press against her chest, Yumo clicked her tongue and muttered in displeasure, -Tsk, that fool... Trying to take advantage of the situation again... Can’t you just behave yourself? Really, the moment I let my guard down, you want to come out.-

After kicking the two idiots who had charged towards her, wanting to vent their desires, into a pulp with one foot, Yumo slowly stood up.

Glancing at the blood-stained menu and travel guide in her hand, Yumo sighed helplessly and turned them into ashes with the Shadow Power. Walking alone in the chaotic and bloody aisle, Yumo looked around at everything with mixed feelings.

It seems that my pleasant trip was ruined.

While feeling regret and self-blame, Yumo also dismissed the idea of going back to visit the children and Mengxi.

Right now, she was a ticking time bomb. With the slightest carelessness, she would destroy everything around her, including the people she cherished.

For the safety of those children and Mengxi, it was better for me to keep a distance from them at this stage.

At least until I can stabilize that fool who liked to make a fuss.

"It seems unlikely to travel secretly. While suppressing my power to hide my identity, allocating energy to suppress that fool... It seems too difficult for me right now. Sigh, I’m still as useless as ever," Yumo couldn’t help but mock herself.

The facts proved that it was best for her to stay away from ordinary people now. The aura of those humans would still stimulate her instincts.

Hmm, if that was the case, where should I go?

Step by step, she arrived on the smoke-filled deck, her face showing a troubled expression as she kept twirling her hair with her fingers.

But the next moment, she suddenly stopped in her tracks, gazing thoughtfully into the distance, towards the endless blue world at the western border of Holy Lomari...