Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 487 - 488: The Promise [1/2]

After removing her white long dress, Yumo, wearing a light blue lace-edged nightgown, sat down on the soft bed, under Mengxi’s eager gaze.

As Yumo lay down and covered herself with the blanket, Mengxi, who had been waiting patiently, couldn’t contain her excitement and pounced on her like a hungry wolf spotting a white rabbit.

"Hehehe, Yumo~"

"Wha?!"

Mengxi’s sudden move caught Yumo off guard, and she thought Mengxi was about to do something noughty to her again. In response, Yumo raised her right hand firmly to defend her modesty, prepared to give Mengxi a lesson.

She wanted this mischievous girl to know that although she had promised to cuddle with her to help replenish her Shadow Energy, she was not someone to be taken advantage of. Any unsolicited action without her consent would be punished!

With that thought in mind, a glint of ’fierceness’ flashed through Yumo’s eyes.

However, the next moment, Yumo realized she might have overthought things.

Mengxi had simply hugged her right hand tightly and rested her little head on Yumo’s exposed shoulder. Unlike in the tent, Mengxi’s small hand was not wandering across her body or behaving inappropriately. At the same time, the silver-haired girl’s eyes under the moonlight looked peaceful and pure, devoid of any impure desires.

At this moment, Mengxi seemed to revert back to the innocent, saint-like Girl of Destiny that Yumo was familiar with.

Faced with such pure eyes, Yumo slowly lowered her raised hand. After all, Mengxi seemed well-behaved tonight and unlikely to act out.

Pulling her hand back under the covers, Yumo let Mengxi cling tightly to her wrist. She turned her head towards the silver-haired girl, who was grinning happily, and said,

"Hey, I’m here with you now. Shouldn’t you get some sleep? Don’t we have morning training tomorrow?"

"Yeah, but... I don’t want to sleep."

"Why? Aren’t you tired?"

"I am. But... it’s been a long time since I slept with Sis. This time feels precious, and I want to savor it. I don’t want to go to sleep just yet."

Mengxi’s melodious words carried a tinge of loneliness, causing a slight tremor in Yumo’s heart.

"Is... it really that precious?"

"Yes. The last time I slept with you was back in Wind City, where you were still pretending to be Xiaomo."

"Wind City, huh? That does seem... quite some time ago."

"Exactly, that’s why I want to cherish this moment~"

Saying this, Mengxi moved even closer to Yumo. Her chest, which had swelled up, completely enveloped Yumo’s arm. Mengxi’s small face pressed against Yumo’s milky-white swan-like neck, greedily absorbing Yumo’s scent.

"Now, if I don’t cherish this, who knows when we’ll get the chance to sleep together again..."

"Do you... like sleeping with me this much? Is it because of replenishing the Shadow energy?"

"No."

"Then why..."

"Because I like you, Sis. Sleeping with you gives me a feeling of happiness. Plus, your scent is not only fragrant but also gives me a sense of security, helping me sleep peacefully..."

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

"Well... if that’s the case... you can come find me whenever you want to sleep... just like this, quietly. I... I can keep you company."

"Really?! Really?!"

Mengxi’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked at the dark-haired girl beside her. Ever since their heart-to-heart event inside the tent, Yumo had been quite reluctant to share a bed, as if she was always worried that Mengxi might do something noughty.

And now? She actually agreed?

"You’re not tricking me, are you, Yumo?"

"No... as long as you don’t cross the line. If you ever touch me without my permission, I will... never let you sleep in my bed again! Got it?"

Yumo put on a stern face as she issued her warning.

"Got it, got it!"

Mengxi nodded repeatedly in response.

"Great, I knew Sister Yumo would spoil me!"

After cheering excitedly, Mengxi suddenly leaned forward and gave Yumo’s fair and soft cheek a quick peck, expressing her joy.

Yumo didn’t resist; instead, she looked at the exuberant silver-haired girl beside her with indulgent eyes

"Sigh…"

…

….

"By the way, the little girl with pink hair earlier, The one I fought with in Wind City?"

"Yes, that’s her."

"How come she’s with you? And she even calls you ’Big Sister’?"

"Well, I defeated her before, right? Seeing that she had taken on a human form, I decided to keep her by my side and guide her. Since I’m also a demon, I’m like a senior to her. That’s why she calls me ’Sister.’ Also, I used to impersonate ’Xia’er,’ who happens to be her twin sister. Quite a coincidence, isn’t it?"

"Indeed, it is."

"But Mengxi, even though she attacked you before, it was because she had just awakened and was a bit out of control. Normally, she’s a very obedient child and won’t harm anyone, so you—"

"You don’t have to say more, Yumo. From the way she behaved earlier, I could tell she’s not some vicious monster. Such a well-behaved child wouldn’t pose a threat to the human world. So, I won’t expose her identity."

"Thank you for understanding."

"Hehe, by the way, what’s her name? I kind of like her."

"Her name is Yuan’er. Xiu Yuan’er."

"Yuan’er, huh? Quite a cute name~"

"Yes, it is~"

"Young lady, don’t you have friends at the academy? I notice you always stick around me during both theoretical and practical classes. Everyone else hangs out with their friends."

"I just want to be near you, so no one else can hit on you. Having such an attention-grabbing sister is quite vexing, you know~"

"Uh... attention-grabbing? ...Well, never mind."

"As for friends, not really. At best, there are a few people I get along with."

"You... don’t have any?"

"Right, at least not in the academy. Because of my identity, most students don’t dare to get close to me for fear of retaliation from my fan club. As for the people who do get close, they are generally influenced by the Holy Spirit, so it’s hard to tell who genuinely wants to be friends with me. So, I haven’t interacted much with them. Anyway, my life in the academy is mostly about cultivation and learning; having friends or not doesn’t really matter."

"Doesn’t matter, huh... You seem a bit lonely, you know."

"Lonely? You think so, Sensei?"

"Yes."

"If you feel sorry for me, how about a kiss to comfort this lonely one~"

"Tsk, don’t push your luck, you cheeky girl."

...

Under the bright moonlight, two stunning girls lay side by side on the bed, holding hands and chatting away. Every now and then, their laughter rang out like tinkling bells, filling the air with a warm and cozy atmosphere.

As time passed, Mengxi started to feel the toll of the day’s exhaustion. Her words grew weaker, and she eventually rested her forehead on Yumo’s soft shoulder. It was understandable; after a long day of training and learning, Mengxi was just a regular person who could get tired.

Yumo sensed Mengxi’s fatigue and said,

"You should get some sleep"

With a gentle smile, Yumo kissed Mengxi’s forehead as if to bid her goodnight. After the kiss, Mengxi revealed a radiant smile, full of pure happiness.

However, Mengxi didn’t seem ready to sleep just yet. With her eyes closed and snuggled in Yumo’s arms, she softly asked,

"Yumo, are you training me so hard because you want me to destroy the Demon Temple one day?"

"Yes," Yumo replied.

"But you’re a demon yourself. Why would you want to destroy the Temple?"

"It’s complicated. Just think of it this way: if Demon Temple is destroyed, the world will be at peace."

"I see. Sister, you said earlier that hard-working kids get rewards. So, if I succeed in destroying the Demon Temple and fulfill the Goddess’s mission, what reward will you give me?"

"A reward?"

"Yes."

"If you really succeed... let me think..."

Yumo looked thoughtful, her gaze drifting to the moon outside the window.

"When the time comes, I’ll grant you one wish. As long as I can make it happen, any wish is fair game."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Then it’s a deal"

"We have a deal."

After receiving Yumo’s ’promise,’ the sleepy Mengxi could no longer resist her fatigue. Under Yumo’s watchful, complex gaze, she slowly drifted into dreamland.