Abyssal Chronicles-Chapter 1029: Inner Struggle

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Without many words or gestures, the black-haired girl merely gazed at the crack briefly before hastily turning and leaving the church, leaving only the echoes of her footsteps and fluttering clothes in her wake.

When Qiu Mingtong and others guarding the Silver Moon Cathedral saw Yumo emerge, they excitedly bowed along with members of the Black Rose family. Having not seen Yumo for so long, they naturally yearned to speak with her and receive her attention. Usually, Yumo would stop to check on these children she had raised.

However, this time, Yumo seemed deeply troubled and didn’t even notice the familiar children outside, hurrying away instead. This left Qiu Mingtong and the others visibly deflated.

Inside the church, watching the black-haired girl leave, Xiao knitted his brows, knowing Yumo’s personality well. He glanced confused at the spatial rift sealed within the Shadow Power barrier behind him and turned to Kalina:

"Lady Yumo seems troubled by something."

"Indeed," Kalina nodded slightly.

"It must be because of this spatial rift."

"Do you have any thoughts? What exactly is bothering Lady Yumo?"

"I’m not sure. Mother usually tells us everything, but this time... she doesn’t seem to want to talk," Kalina said gloomily, looking in the direction their mother had gone. "Actually, Mother has seemed preoccupied lately."

"Has she always been like this?"

"Yes, since returning to Winter Forest, I’ve had this feeling. Being with us should be a joyful thing. But sometimes when Mother looks at us, I catch glimpses of hesitation in her eyes. The other day, when we were resting with Mother in her room - you know how she usually stays completely still like a statue when resting? But those nights, she just sat against the headboard, quietly watching us, lost in thought."

"Really?" Xiao responded with surprise. "The continental crisis is basically over and the trials are complete. What could Lady Yumo be worried about? Is it about Eos?"

"I don’t think so... but whatever Mother’s been suppressing seems to have been triggered by this spatial rift."

Xiao then turned his questioning gaze to Mengxi.

"Miss Mengxi, do you know anything about this?"

"Not really," Mengxi shook her head firmly. "I’ll go after her and see."

Without waiting for a response or acknowledging Xiao’s strange look, Mengxi enveloped herself in silvery holy light and shot out of Silver Moon Cathedral in pursuit of Yumo.

Half an hour later, tracking the lingering traces of Yumo’s aura in the air, Mengxi quickly determined her location - the Purple Night Palace she had specially built for Yumo years ago.

After a flash of silver light, Mengxi appeared in the palace’s front courtyard. The gardeners there started to bow at her appearance, but Mengxi pressed a finger to her lips, gesturing for silence. Though confused, the servants obediently followed their sovereign’s command.

Then Mengxi tiptoed into Purple Night Palace, through the silent, ornate corridors, and finally into Yumo’s private chambers - an intimate space filled with warmth. The room was decorated with elegant, soft furnishings, dim light filtering through the curtains to create a quiet, refined atmosphere.

There, Yumo’s figure curled up quietly on the bed, her posture somewhat defensive, as if protecting herself from the outside world. Gone was her usual warm smile, replaced by a melancholic, pensive expression. Her eyes were unfocused, seemingly troubled by invisible worries.

"Hah…." Seeing her sister like this, Mengxi sighed helplessly and walked slowly to the bedside. "Yumo, what’s wrong? If something’s bothering you, just tell me... Huh?"

However, before Mengxi could finish, Yumo shook her head and cut her off.

"Let’s not talk about that... shall we do something fun instead?~"

"Hmm?"

Hearing these words, Mengxi froze, staring at the black-haired girl on the bed in surprise. While Yumo still sat hugging her knees, her gaze had lost its earlier hesitation and uncertainty, becoming subtle and profound. Her ruby eyes now held an indescribable allure.

Her eyes tilted upward playfully, with a hint of mischief, as if able to capture the secrets in others’ souls. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and every demure smile carried an irresistible charm.

In this moment, the black-haired girl exuded an undeniable seductiveness from head to toe.

"Yumo, what are you doing...?"

"What am I doing...?"

The black-haired girl smiled teasingly, unhurriedly extending her delicate tongue to lick her cherry-like lips.

"My~ my~ why ask when you already know~"

As if to help Mengxi understand, Yumo removed her black velvet shawl, revealing snow-white shoulders, and undid several buttons at her chest...

Not only that, Yumo slowly raised her slender feet, wrapped in white silk stockings. The stockings clung to her skin, appearing translucent and pure, but in the dim lighting, combined with Yumo’s entrancing gaze, they became incredibly alluring. The next moment, Yumo used her tempting feet to poke Mengxi’s stomach.

"Hey~ We’re not in Winter Forest now, and the children aren’t around. You can... enjoy yourself properly~"

Before she finished speaking, several bloody butterflies floated to Yumo’s feet, helping her slowly remove the white stockings, revealing toes as light and elegant as works of art.

"Hey, you must have been holding back for a while... today... you can let loose~"

Yumo smiled seductively, extending her invitation to Mengxi.

If Mengxi was willing, the entire Purple Leaf Palace would probably shake with their activities.

"Yumo..."

Watching Yumo like this, observing her deliberately provocative poses, Mengxi felt conflicted.

’Sister… Do you know... you’re really asking for it acting this way...’

Mengxi thought to herself.

Usually, Mengxi would not hesitate to teach Yumo a lesson right there, making her delirious with pleasure as a warning not to carelessly seduce others. But today, Mengxi had no such plans.

"Sigh..."

After a helpless sigh and shake of her head, Mengxi covered Yumo’s wandering feet and replaced the white stockings that the blood butterflies had removed. "Stop this foolishness."

"Huh?"

Seeing that Mengxi hadn’t pounced on her like a hungry wolf, but was instead unprecedentedly helping her dress, Yumo tilted her head in confusion, with a trace of displeasure. The black-haired girl couldn’t help but pout, muttering dejectedly:

"Am I really that unattractive?"

"That’s not it, Wifey is very attractive."

"Then why won’t you take me?"

"Because, it’s not the right time."

While putting the shawl back on Yumo, Mengxi spoke with an all-knowing tone.

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"Yumo, you’re just trying to change the subject, aren’t you? And trying to temporarily forget something through some exciting games?"

"Eh?"

Hearing this, Yumo’s gaze clearly shifted, her crimson eyes glancing aside as she mumbled:

"No, no... it’s just that my body... felt aroused, that’s all..."

"Stop hiding it, your eyes tell me everything," Mengxi bluntly exposed her.

"Besides, if you were really aroused, your ears would be red and your body would be sweating. So just now was all an act."

"U_u..."

Seeing herself exposed, Yumo curled back up into her defensive posture, glaring at Mengxi somewhat resentfully.

Seeing this, Mengxi smiled bitterly and shook her head:

"What is it really? Are you that afraid of me asking?"

"It’s... it’s nothing..."

"Sister, you’re still trying to hide from me? It’s obvious something’s wrong."

"..."

Yumo’s lips moved, but no sound came out.

Her gaze wandered, showing hesitation and uncertainty. The girl’s body began to tremble subtly.

Mengxi noticed this slight change and reached out to grip Yumo’s shoulders, providing her with steady support.

"Some things feel better when you say them out loud."

Mengxi’s voice was like a gentle spring breeze, trying to sweep away Yumo’s hesitation.

"Tell me what’s troubling you. Perhaps I can teach you what to do? After all... Sister is so silly, thinking alone won’t lead to any good solutions."

"W-what do you mean silly..."

Yumo grumbled unhappily.

Though somewhat displeased,

But It seemed she couldn’t really argue against it.

Historically speaking, she did tend to do foolish things.

After hesitantly glancing at Mengxi’s steady, reliable eyes a couple times, and following a period of internal struggle, Yumo slowly spoke.

"Your mother... has asked me to leave this world..."