Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 231: Awakening

and here is the bonus, and I posted Yumo’s illustration in chapter 00

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’The Chosen One always arrives early to seek me out...’

As Yumo remembered the awkward encounter with Xue Tianao from the previous night, a furrow appeared on her forehead.

A subtle blend of displeasure and disdain emerged in the depths of her azure eyes.

Before the war in Galrose fortress, Yumo held great expectations and good feelings toward this Chosen One.

But now, upon hearing his name, all she felt was annoyance.

However,

Irrespective of her emotions, the Chosen One played an incredibly and significant role in the trial. She couldn’t simply disregard him.

With that realization, Yumo let out a helpless sigh and called out to Sebastian, who stood outside the door:

"I understand. Ask him to wait for a moment."

"Understood, Miss Yu."

Sebastian replied respectfully before gracefully making his way toward the hall...

As Sebastian departed, a crimson aura gently rippled around Yumo’s figure.

In a flicker of red light, an exquisite and elegant black silk dress enveloped her delicate body, and her lustrous black hair cascaded down her shoulders, now silky smooth.

Donning the coat of the Black Rose Duchy, Yumo reluctantly slipped on the high heels Sebastian had prepared.

After all, she was no longer in the vast winter forest; she was representing the Black Rose Duchy during their visit to the SkyDome. Bare feet were no longer an option.

"Ugh, I’m really not accustomed to wearing these..."

Gazing at the black high heels adorned with ruby gemstones on her slender feet, Yumo couldn’t help but voice her complaint.

While voicing her thoughts, her gaze unintentionally drifted toward the silver-haired girl on the bed, clad only in her underwear, who had managed to mess up the bedding.

At that moment, the sheets had been kicked away by Mengxi’s dainty feet, and one pillow was nestled teasingly between her legs, while she tightly embraced another pillow in her arms.

Occasionally, Mengxi would abruptly open her cherry-like lips and bite down on the hapless pillow...

"..."

Well,

’I know why, every morning when I wake up, there’s always a trace of someone’s drool on my face...’

’The way this girl sleeps,’

’It’s truly awful...’

While grumbling, Yumo picked up the blanket from the floor and carefully draped it over Mengxi once again.

"Such a hassle."

Afterward,

Yumo left the room and made her way toward the hall to meet the envoy from the palace.

Meanwhile, after Yumo’s departure,

The two maids of the Black Rose Family, who were guarding her room, exchanged thoughtful glances at the closed door.

An eerie atmosphere surrounded them,

"Just now, what was that?"

Both maids couldn’t believe their eyes,

Because,

Before their Lady Yumo closed the door, they stole a glance inside. And with that single glance, they were left half-frightened,

Clothes were strewn all over the place...

And the disheveled silver-haired girl lying on the bed...

At that moment, a sense of terror washed over their minds,

"Lady Yumo? And That person?!"

’They were both girls!’

’did they do it...?!’

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After several minutes, when the remnants of Yumo’s presence had almost faded from the bedroom, a faint golden light, exuding a sacred aura, radiated from the sleeping Mengxi. Accompanied by the shimmering golden glow, the blanket covering Mengxi’s chest was suddenly pushed aside.

In the next moment, a cute creature with ruby eyes, and pure white fur all over, resembling a mix of a cat, leaped out from within the Mengxi’s chest and landed on the bed.

And this little creature was none other than "Sakura," the spirit that had been accompanying Mengxi from the very beginning.

As a being arranged by the goddess to be by Mengxi’s side, Sakura had a simple duty: to ensure Mengxi’s successful growth, ultimately driving away the Abyss Demon, eradicating the Demon Temple, and completing the trial. During this period, Sakura naturally needed to prevent Mengxi from straying from the path of the Chosen One.

However,

After their return from the winter forest, Sakura grew some doubt in her heart.

Because she felt,

Her Miss Mengxi seemed to have taken the wrong path...

’Miss, it seems like she cares too much about that black-haired girl!’

On the surface, she claims to be close to the Demon King, in order to better utilize the power within her and quickly enhance her own strength. However, in actual practice, Sakura always senses that her mistress has some other strange thoughts, and recently, these thoughts seem to be growing stronger and stronger?! Especially after reading the Yuri novel given by Bai Yanluo! The change in Mengxi’s attitude has made Sakura feel extremely uneasy. What if her mistress becomes too close to this Abyssal Demon girl? What if, in the future, she hesitates to take action against the Abyssal Demon due to concerns for the black-haired girl’s feelings? Wouldn’t the trial then be in vain? If the trial fails, Sakura fears that she will be rubbed on the ground by the Goddess!

Therefore, in recent days, Sakura has been trying her best to distance Mengxi from that girl codenamed "Bloody Butterfly," and she has been telling her mistress that the Bloody Butterfly must be using her!

Originally, when they arrived at the "Sky Dome," the disguised Xiaomo "Blood Butterfly" disappeared without a trace, and Sakura, who had been hiding within Mengxi, felt relieved as if a burden had been lifted. However, before she could enjoy her happiness, that persistent Demon King girl appeared again, and even in the identity of the young lady of the Black Rose Duchy. What leaves Sakura speechless is that as soon as that girl appears, her mistress forgets all the instructions she gave and completely ignores her, going straight to find that black-haired girl again...

In the end, she even followed her back to the room.

Good heavens!

That’s a high-ranking officer of the opposing faction! And my lady, you are the Chosen One! How can you be so intimate with her?

Helpless, Sakura can only roar madly in her heart and look at the silver-haired girl sleeping on the bed with a complex gaze. Although she feels anxious and uneasy, Sakura cannot do anything because she cannot interfere with Mengxi’s decisions. Letting out a deep sigh, a faint golden light emanates from Sakura’s body and gradually envelops the silver-haired girl.

Under the influence of Sakura’s power, Mengxi fluttered her eyelashes and slowly clenched her fists. After a moment, she finally struggled to open her drowsy, pale purple eyes. A lazy smile appeared on her lips as she gently stretched her slender arms.

"Ah~"

Accompanied by a soft and melodious voice, the girl fully opened her bright eyes. The morning light in the bedroom instantly enveloped her exquisite and alluring figure. At that moment, the stunning silver-haired girl shone like a sacred angel, and her beauty seemed to freeze time.

"Good morning, little Sakura," Mengxi greeted with a sweet smile, sitting up and looking at the white little cutie beside her. She immediately embraced the adorable creature, which resembled a cat and a rabbit.

Sakura, however, didn’t appreciate the girl’s affectionate gesture. She pretended to be angry and prepared to scold the disobedient girl in front of her. But before Sakura could say anything, Mengxi spoke first, expressing her gratitude:

"Thank you for your help, Sakura. If you hadn’t planted the suggestion in my mind last night... After getting drunk, I might have revealed everything."

"...,"

Hearing Mengxi’s carefree words, Sakura furrowed her eyebrows. Anger surged within the little creature’s mind.

Last night, Sakura couldn’t say anything freely because she had to hide her own presence. But now, this fluffy white creature couldn’t help but glare angrily at the silver-haired girl before her.

"Miss Mengxi, you’re being reckless! Deliberately getting drunk! If you’re exposed, that abyssal demon girl might harm you!"

However, in the face of Sakura’s reprimand, Mengxi simply tilted her head in an unconcerned manner.

"Xiaomo won’t harm me."

"But she’s an Abyss Demon! How can you be so sure...?"

"I’m sure."

"But?!"

"Xiaomo won’t harm me."

Mengxi interrupted Sakura’s words and affirmed confidently.

The determined gaze and unquestionable tone left Sakura momentarily speechless. She looked at the silver-haired girl in front of her, feeling somewhat at a loss. After a brief moment of confusion, Sakura finally spoke again, slowly and hesitantly.

"But even if she won’t harm you, and you haven’t been exposed, aren’t you concerned about what that woman might do to you when you’re unconscious? You need to realize that even girls can... sigh, anyway, it’s highly dangerous!"

’If something were to happen to you,’

’how would you justify it to the Goddess?’

Unfortunately,

Mengxi remained seemingly indifferent.

"Hmm? Dangerous? What she might do? Hmm..."

She raised her hand to her chin and after a brief moment of contemplation, the silver-haired girl revealed a somewhat mischievous smile.

"Wouldn’t that be even better? If that were the case, with Xiaomo’s temperament, she would surely stick with me from now on. What a pity..."

Lowering her head, she glanced at her own body, still clad in neatly arranged undergarments. A tinge of disappointment flashed across Mengxi’s face.

"It seems Xiaomo hasn’t done anything. It appears I took advantage of her last night."

As if a thought had struck her, Mengxi displayed a seductive smile, tinged with a hint of wickedness that starkly contrasted her usual pure aura.

"...,"

Witnessing the profound meaning behind Mengxi’s smile, Sakura suppressed the words she wished to utter. Recalling the words Mengxi had spoken to her before drinking last night, Sakura’s gaze toward Mengxi grew peculiar.

Her reluctance for Mengxi to get close to the Blood Butterfly mainly stemmed from her fear of the sinister intentions harbored by the Demon King girl. Sakura worried about Mengxi’s future, afraid that she might be led astray by the Abyss Demon.

But,

upon careful consideration,

Sakura couldn’t help but question if she was being overly cautious.

Given her mistress’s astuteness and unwillingness to be taken advantage of, it was highly improbable for her to be deceived.

’Why does it feel like’

’that black-haired Demon King girl is the one who should be worried...’