Abyssal Chronicles-Chapter 129 - 130: Discussion 1/2
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Marquis Xiumu was undoubtedly extremely excited, his agitated heart almost leaping out of his chest!
Upon learning that Xia’er, who had been missing for years, had returned home, Marquis Xiumu was overjoyed. After instructing the Blizzard Knight Legion on the follow-up work, he ignored the advice of his adjutant and hurriedly rushed back to the Marquis’s residence with his full strength, surrounded by his blue energy power!
Subsequently, anxious to see his granddaughter, he inquired about Xia’er’s location from a maid and hastily dashed to her whereabouts. He couldn’t wait to embrace his long-lost granddaughter! For a moment, he didn’t even listen to the words of the young lady and the maids behind him!
The shouts of the other servants were ignored as well. At this moment, the only thought in Xiumu’s mind was to see his granddaughter!
Thus, Marquis Xiumu excitedly entered the bathroom!
However,
Impulsive Xiumu naturally suffered his wife’s righteous iron fist!
Just as he opened the door to the bathroom without seeing the situation inside, Aurora’s fist, wrapped in the thunderous energy, rapidly enlarged in his eyes.
"bang!"
Accompanied by a loud bang, Xiumu was abruptly sent flying and embedded into a wall not too far away.
"You old man! Can’t you knock?!"
As everyone, including Yumo, watched with their mouths agape, the Lord of Windy City was comically sent flying by his wife with a single punch.
Ah, this...
’She’s quite fierce (0-0)’
Casting a sidelong glance at the imposing Aurora, Yumo couldn’t help but exclaim in her heart.
...
...
After finishing her bath and being forcibly dressed in a cute white noble princess dress by the maids, Yumo was led by Aurora to her "original" bedroom.
By the way, she was also going to meet her so-called "grandfather."
"Xia’er? Is it really Xia’er?!"
With a bruised face, Marquis Xiumu’s eyes brimmed with tears upon seeing the familiar pink-haired girl. He was trembling with excitement and couldn’t express his feelings!
The next moment, with his wife’s approval, Xiumu eagerly rushed forward and hugged the pink-haired girl without a word.
"Welcome home, Xia’er."
Holding his granddaughter after a long time, Xiumu felt a surge of emotions. During this period, Xiumu had been exhausted by a series of events, such as Yuan’er’s disappearance and the attack of the abyssal demon. At this moment, the fatigue and pain on his face seemed to vanish due to the child’s presence. His aged face showed a long-lost smile from the heart.
The maids, head maid Jeira, and the old butler Audite all revealed a relieved smile.
Feeling the continuous goodwill that people around her were releasing, Yumo frowned slightly. At this moment, she was quite conflicted.
How should I handle this?
After all,
Yumo knew very well that she couldn’t possibly be their granddaughter, but merely an abyssal demon borrowing the appearance of their granddaughter.
Perhaps the Xia’er they spoke of had already died, just as they had previously anticipated. As for Yuan’er, what would their expressions be if they found out she had become an abyssal demon?
Glancing at the overjoyed Marquis holding her and the equally delighted Marchioness beside him, Yumo slowly closed her eyes.
From the current situation, it was only a matter of time before Yuan’er fully accepted Yumo’s power and became a Demon King-level being. The sleeping girl just needed the right opportunity to awaken. In a certain sense, Yuan’er could be considered Yumo’s daughter since she had integrated Yumo’s origin power into her body.
In that case, treating Duke and Duchess Marquis, who were Yuan’er’s grandparents, with kindness and caring for their emotions were perhaps Yumo’s responsibility.
Thinking of this, Yumo abandoned her initial plan to release the power of her Shadow. In the future, the fact that their granddaughter had become an abyssal demon would undoubtedly bring another painful blow to the family.
For now, she would let them enjoy the joy of their "granddaughter’s" return.
Besides, the identity of the young miss of the Marquis family seemed to be quite useful to her.
Mengxi wanted to take her to the Asumos Church. In that case, her original slave identity had to be resolved; otherwise, it would be difficult for her to accompany Mengxi in the future. If she were to accompany Mengxi as the daughter of a Marquis, people like Cabane, who valued status and bloodline, would probably keep quiet, right?
Oh, right,
And there was another perk~
If she became the young miss of the Marquis family, she might also obtain the title of Crown Princess candidate. At that time, she might be able to meet the Son of Destiny. Yumo was somewhat curious about the mysterious Son of Destiny since he was also a "chosen one" to save the world.
After that, she would have to arrange for Mengxi and the Son of Destiny to meet.
If they got along well, they could work together in the future to kill her...
However,
Somehow, this thought made her feel a bit upset.
Oh well, for now, i would silently play the role of an "amnesiac" slave girl.
Having decided, Yumo completely gave up resisting and allowed Marquis Xiumu to hold her in his arms. However, a moment later, she seemed to think of something, furrowed her brow, and doubted her decision.
Speaking of which, if i truly became the daughter of the Marquis family, it seemed i would have to face a rather troublesome problem...
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Several hours later, at dusk,
In Marquis Xiumu’s office,
Looking at the stunning silver-haired girl brought by the Blizzard Knight Legion, even the battle-hardened Xiumu couldn’t help but be slightly stunned. It wasn’t until Aurora pinched him fiercely on the back of his neck that he returned to his senses, thanks to the intense pain.
As expected of the girl of Destiny,
This beauty, this temperament, truly incomparable to ordinary people.
Even the Fourth Imperial Princess, known as the Empire’s Flower, might not be able to compare to her.
After recovering his senses, Xiumu couldn’t help but judge this in his heart.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiumu displayed the demeanor befitting the head of the Marquis family. He solemnly met the beautiful light purple eyes of the silver-haired girl.
"On behalf of the entire Marquis family, I thank you again for saving my granddaughter, Miss Mengxi."
As he spoke, Xiumu even bowed slightly.
"As a token of gratitude, we hope you can rest at the Marquis residence for the next few days. We will offer you the most extravagant hospitality."
In response to the Marquis’ words, Mengxi fell silent for a moment. With a thoughtful gaze, she glanced at the pink-haired girl sitting next to Aurora on the sofa. A hint of complex emotions emerged in Mengxi’s eyes but quickly disappeared.
Afterward, Mengxi gracefully curtsied and politely responded, "Thank you for your hospitality, Marquis. May I ask how long I can stay here?"
"You can stay as long as you’d like," Xiumu replied courteously.
"You are Xia’er’s benefactor, and our family will always welcome you! We will treat you with the highest etiquette! If there’s anything you need, please let us know, and we will do our best to fulfill it."
"I see," Mengxi said with a faint smile.
"Thank you for your kindness, Marquis. However, I do have a request that I hope you can grant."
"Please, go ahead."
"Could I, in the future, take your granddaughter to Asumos..."
However, before Mengxi could finish her sentence, Marquis Xiumu shook his head resolutely and interrupted her solemnly,
"I’m sorry, but I cannot agree to that."
Upon hearing this, Mengxi’s smile froze on her face. Yumo, sitting on the sofa, couldn’t help but cover her forehead with her hand.
That’s right; this was the point that made Yumo quite conflicted. If she truly became the daughter of the Marquis family, the elderly Marquis couple might not let her leave easily. If all else failed, she might have to think of other methods...
While Yumo was struggling with her thoughts, Mengxi had already regained her composure, casting a puzzled gaze at Marquis Xiumu.
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"Why not?"
"I apologize, Miss Mengxi. I know you have plans to take Xia’er to Asumos Church. But I don’t want her to leave Wind City," Xiumu said resolutely.
Having regained his granddaughter, he had already decided to spoil her and naturally wouldn’t be willing to let her go to the Red Lotus Leaf Empire thousands of miles away. At the same time, although he was grateful to Mengxi in his heart, fundamentally, Marquis Xiumu still looked down on the charlatans of Asumos Church.
Allow his granddaughter to go to Asumos Church? How could that be possible?! He would never agree to that!
Faced with Xiumu’s resolute words, Mengxi maintained a calm demeanor.
After casting a thoughtful glance at the conflicted Yumo, Mengxi’s lips imperceptibly curled into a slight smile.
"I understand your concerns, Marquis Xiumu. But what if your granddaughter, Xiaomo, or rather, Xia’er, is willing to go to the Red Lotus Leaf Empire?"
"Xia’er... willing?"
Hearing Mengxi’s words, Xiumu hesitated with pursed lips, casting a complex gaze at the pink-haired girl embraced by his wife. Xiumu’s deep blue eyes revealed a hint of hesitation at this moment.
Indeed, Xia’er doesn’t remember us now. If she truly wants to go back with the Child of Destiny, what should I do?
Should I... stop her?
But if I really stop her, what will Xia’er think?
For a moment, Xiumu was at a loss for words, standing there not knowing what to do.
"To go to the Red Lotus Leaf Empire, huh..."
However, as Xiumu hesitated, an untimely voice suddenly reached everyone’s ears.
"I’m sorry, Marquis, but I believe your daughter will neither stay in wind City nor go to the Red Lotus Leaf Empire."
As the man’s voice echoed, the door to the conference room was abruptly pushed open.
The next moment, a white-haired man with piercing eyes, wearing the royal emblem and a plain countenance, pushed the door open and stepped into the office.
"Your daughter is the designated candidate for the Crown Princess by the royal family. She should be heading to the imperial capital - Sky Dome, as that’s where she belongs."
As his words fell, the expressions of everyone present immediately darkened...
