Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 926 - 927: Lady Yumo, You Will Return to Us

"Investigate yourself?" Zuoben said with a mockery tone.

Although he was facing the highest ruler of the Church Nation, Zuoben’s words lacked respect. Not only did he not treat Mengxi as a leader, but the way he looked at her was no different from looking at a tool.

"Although you have been in seclusion for training in name these past few years, you have been closely monitoring the political affairs of the Church Nation. Those missions would not have been carried out without your approval. Could it be that Your Majesty truly intends to investigate yourself? Or, in order to give Her Highness the Empress an explanation, you plan to find a scapegoat? If that’s the case, I can assist you."

"No need." Mengxi coldly refused, and then her sharp gaze pierced Zuoben like a sword. "What are you doing here?"

In response to Mengxi’s straightforward question, Zuoben smiled wickedly, "Of course, I’m here to seek Your Majesty’s instructions. Now that Her Highness the Empress has appeared and even returned to the Church Nation, this is a perfect opportunity. Can we begin the previous plan?"

"Those matters, you can handle them yourself. Why bother asking me?"

"You are the emperor of the Church Nation. Without your consent, how dare I, a mere prime minister, overstep my authority?"

"Do as you please. Just take action."

"As you command, Your Majesty."

"By the way..."

"What is it, Your Majesty?"

"You have the scent of blood on you..."

Eyes narrowing slightly, Mengxi quickly noticed the bloodstains remaining on Zuoben’s collar. In response, Zuoben had no intention of concealing it. He took out a handkerchief, wiped his collar, and said with a hint of disgust, "I just disposed of a spy from the Black Rose family who had infiltrated here. I accidentally got a bit of her blood on me."

"Dead?"

"Not yet. She is the leader of the Nightingale Organization, considered a high-ranking member of the Black Rose family. I plan to interrogate her for useful information before killing her. What, is Your Majesty actually worried about the enemy?"

"Just asking."

Mengxi still had that indifferent expression. After finishing her words, she turned to leave without looking back.

However, before Mengxi could take a step, Zuoben’s leisurely words reached her ears once again.

"Also, good luck, Your Majesty. In order to make that lady belong solely to you, you need to continue your efforts."

"..."

Faced with Zuoben’s words, Mengxi briefly stopped in her tracks but did not respond. After letting out a cold snort of disdain, she turned and left.

The next moment, enveloped in a gentle silver-white light, the silver-haired girl’s figure instantly vanished without a trace.

After confirming that Mengxi’s presence had disappeared, Zuoben glanced sideways at a nearby pine tree.

"You’re here?"

"Yes."

As a male voice rang out, an extraordinary golden-haired man clad in white-gold armor slowly emerged from behind the tree and approached Zuoben step by step.

Glancing at this Wing of the Church Nation, Zuoben calmly inquired, "Luca, how are Wilt and Ophelia being handled?"

"I have already delivered the hammer of judgment upon them on behalf of the Goddess."

"How is the control of Divine Grace?"

"Thanks to Prime Minister’s guidance, I am now able to smoothly control that power."

Placing his hand on his chest, Luca bowed to Zuoben without hesitation, expressing his inner respect and gratitude.

After expressing his gratitude, Luca seemed somewhat troubled as he looked in the direction Mengxi had left. After much hesitation, Luca voiced his concerns, "Prime Minister, is Her Majesty’s resolve to initiate the Holy War not firm enough?"

"Hmm? Why do you say that?"

"Her Majesty’s eyes when she turned her head just now. Hmm, how should I put it? I seemed to sense a hint of hesitation or reluctance."

"Her Majesty is the one chosen by the Goddess to save the world and the initiator of the Holy War. At most, Her Majesty is hesitating on how to deal with the Black Rose family, as that is Her Highness the Empress’s family. It’s impossible for her to have any reluctance towards those demonic dogs. Any hesitation or reluctance is merely your misconception, Luca."

"I-I apologize, Prime Minister. I shouldn’t have thought that way."

"It’s good that you understand."

With those words, Zuoben also turned his gaze towards the direction Mengxi had left.

Even if there was hesitation or reluctance, what she can do?

The eyes of the Goddess were watching her.

She could only continue down the path according to the plan.

However, since Luca had mentioned it, it would be safer to have the Goddess give her some subtle hints. The Girl of Destiny? Heh, her strength and talent were indeed formidable, but in the end, she was just an ordinary human. As long as the desires in her heart were stimulated, it wasn’t impossible to control and manipulate her.

"Oh, by the way, Luca."

"What are your instructions, Prime Minister?"

"You heard Her Majesty’s words just now, right?"

"Yes, we can begin the second step of the plan. It’s just that..."

"Just what?"

"The Higanbana I was in charge of has temporarily gone missing. I don’t know where to hunt her down. I deeply apologize for failing to keep an eye on that demon king."

Before he could finish speaking, Luca knelt on one knee, clearly seeking forgiveness.

"It’s alright. We can change the plan if necessary."

"Change the plan?"

"You don’t need to concern yourself with these details. Go directly to the Rekter region in the west of our country. Snow Devourer and Deathwing are there."

"What?! Those two Demon King infiltrated our country?!"

"No need to be surprised. I let them in."

"You? Why?"

Upon hearing this, Luca was utterly astonished. After all, allowing terrifying existences like Demon King into the country would undoubtedly cause immense disasters. Luca found it difficult to understand Zuoben’s intentions.

Zuoben obviously had no intention of making Luca understand.

"No need to ask. As a soldier, your duty is to execute orders."

"What should I do now?"

"Hasn’t Her Highness the Empress just returned?"

"Yes, but what does this have to do with Her Highness?"

"With Her Highness’s return, shouldn’t we, as her subjects, prepare a grand gift for her? I think the heads of two Demon Kings would be nice~. Moreover, the honor you would gain from defeating two Demon King shouldn’t be much less than killing Higanbana." Zuoben’s lips curled up, revealing a cold and terrifying smile.

"I understand!" Luca responded with enthusiasm.

Not having the opportunity to confront Higanbana had left him feeling dejected for a long time. But the thought of finally being able to judge monstrous beings at the Demon King level filled Luca’s eyes with unprecedented excitement. His entire body even trembled slightly from the thrill.

"I will make preparations right away! I guarantee the completion of the mission and will present Her Highness the Empress with the most perfect gift for her return!"

"Mm, go. I look forward to your good news."

With Zuoben’s consent, the battle-ready Luca transformed into a streak of silver light and charged into the distance like lightning, quickly disappearing from Zuoben’s sight.

…

After seeing Luca off, Zuoben slowly turned around and directed his gaze towards the Purple Night Palace not far away.

"Higanbana, who was originally in an infant state, was undoubtedly the most suitable. But since Higanbana is missing, we’ll have to make do with the heads of Snow Devourer and Deathwing. If Lilina can also succeed, that would make it three Demon Kings’ heads. Three should be enough to stimulate Lady Yumo..."

Once the children you cherish die because of the Girl of Destiny, how will you face her?

You can only kill her.

In that case, you will also become an enemy of that hypocritical goddess and return to us ... your true comrade...

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Next chapter-> The Truth About The Goddess.