Volume 2, Chapter 33 – Future Arrangements

One day a long time ago, deep within the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons in the Deepwinter Forest, a disheveled, sobbing black-haired boy stood in the hall with a face full of sorrow and despair. Within the silent hall, aside from the boy’s weeping, there was only the stillness of a myriad of things. Outside the hall, countless Abyssal Demons had also fallen silent at this moment.

As the boy continued to sob, a gentle girl’s voice, like a trickling spring, slowly entered the boy’s heart in a comforting tone.

“What’s wrong, little guy? Why are you crying so sadly?”

“Sis… Sister Yumo?”

Hearing the girl’s voice transmit into his mind, the little boy looked up through his tears and gazed at the several blood-red butterflies fluttering above. Clearly, upon hearing the address ‘Sister Yumo’, the Blood Butterflies jolted suddenly, but the current Yumo had no heart to dwell on such things. Her priority was to comfort the little boy before her.

“Well then, can you tell Sister Yumo why you are crying so sadly, Xiao?”

“Sister Yumo, Fa… Father doesn’t want me anymore, waah! He left me behind and went away by himself, wuwu!”

“It’s not like that. Your father wants you to stay and train hard, just like the previous heads of the Blackrose Family.”

“No, he definitely doesn’t want me. I’m such trash, it’s impossible for me to become the family head, wuwuwu.”

“Why do you say that?”

“I… I’m already ten years old, yet I only have second tier strength. My body is so weak I can’t even hold a sword.”

“Second tier, hmm. Compared to the previous generations, it is indeed a bit… uh, no, no, no, don’t pay attention to what I said. But, why do you have to hold a sword?” Yumo asked in confusion.

To this, the little boy replied in a tone that suggested it was only natural, “Because the previous heads of the Blackrose Family were all knights and powerful Sword Saints! If I want to become the head, I must also…”

“Sigh, there is no need to be so obsessed with being a Sword Saint. You are definitely not trash. Your talent doesn’t lie in swordsmanship. Besides, it was never said that the Blackrose Family must practice swordsmanship.”

“But Father and the others all…”

“That idiot Ka… forget it. Anyway, you don’t need to worry about that. I will train you into a qualified family head and make your father quite satisfied.”

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Yumo spoke with full confidence, and upon hearing this, the little boy gradually stopped crying.

“Really?”

“Really, truer than pearls.”

Yumo continued to coax him. Seeing that the little boy was no longer crying, she felt a sigh of relief in her heart. Then, accompanied by a surge of crimson Shadow Essence, red light gradually converged to form an arm of energy. Under Lady Yumo’s control, the energy hand reached out toward the little boy.

“However, before becoming a qualified family head, you have to fill your stomach first, right?”

Hearing this, the little boy clutched his stomach and couldn’t help but blush. He lowered his small head and responded somewhat shyly, “Mhm.”

With that, the little boy was led by Yumo’s energy arm as they walked slowly into the depths of the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons.

“By the way, the dishes placed on the left are made by me, so you can eat those. As for the ones on the right, my daughter Li Yu made them. If you don’t want to drop dead on the spot, I suggest you don’t try them.”

“Eh?”

Recalling Xiao’s timid appearance and cowering voice when they first met over a hundred years ago, and then hearing his currently confident and reliable voice, Yumo couldn’t help but marvel at how quickly children grew up.

‘Hmm, speaking of which? It’s been a long time. Is Xiao about to become an old man now?’

‘Oh, right. He has already broken through to the magic god tier. Those who reach the eighth tier and beyond will regain their youth, and their lifespan increases significantly. No wonder his voice sounds so young.’

Sitting on the sofa during the call, Lady Yumo wore an ‘I see’ expression and nodded quite cutely. While she was reminiscing about the past, Xiao’s curious voice transmitted from the communication magic stone.

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“Lady Yumo, what is the plan for the current stage you mentioned earlier?”

Hearing this, Lady Yumo reined in her nostalgic emotions and put on a solemn expression once again.

“Oh, that. Well, based on your previous reports, the internal conflict among human forces on the Ancheka Continent is a very serious problem right now, isn’t it? Even within the Ashurmos Church, it’s divided into three factions because of the Three Great Bishops, and they’re all fighting each other.”

“Yes, that is correct.”

“Didn’t I say it before? If they are so fragmented, it’s impossible for them to deal with an invasion by the Abyssal Demon swarms. So, I plan to stay by the Chosen Maiden’s side for now and help her unify the internal factions of the Ashurmos Church. Then, I’ll find that crown prince or whatever and have Mengxi team up with him to integrate all the forces on the Ancheka Continent into a single power. Only then will it be possible for them to invade the Deepwinter Forest in the future.”

“I… I see.”

After hearing Yumo’s words, a slight change occurred in Xiao’s tone. Following a moment of eerie silence, Xiao’s voice slowly came through the communication magic stone.

“Lady Yumo, may I ask you a question?”

“Hmm? What’s wrong? Why so serious all of a sudden?”

“Lady Yumo, your reason for wanting to integrate these forces… it wouldn’t still be because you hope they can invade the Deepwinter Forest and then kill you, would it?”

“Uh, well…”

Hearing this, Yumo was slightly stunned. After a helpless sigh, she nodded.

“Yes.”

“Then… may I ask why?”

Hearing that question again and sensing the worry in Xiao’s voice, a flicker of conflict appeared in Yumo’s crimson eyes. Although she really wanted to tell Xiao and the others the information regarding the Trial Mission so they wouldn’t be so worried—after all, the death she spoke of was not the same as the death they understood—she couldn’t say it even if she wanted to.

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That power restricted her at all times, forcing her to carry out the missions while simultaneously preventing her from telling the truth to others.

Sigh…

Every time she thought about this, Yumo felt quite helpless. After another sigh, Lady Yumo replied apologetically, “I’m sorry… for now, I still can’t tell you.”

“I see.”

Xiao’s voice was somewhat disappointed, but he seemed to have anticipated Yumo’s answer. He quickly adjusted his emotions and reined in his sense of loss.

“I understand, Lady Yumo. Is there anything else you need me to help with?”

“Actually, I’ve noticed that the relationship between the Sadik Empire and the Snow Night and Red Lotus Leaf Empires has always been very strained. I also see that the Blackrose Family’s influence in the Sadik Empire is no longer what it used to be, so…”

“Lady Yumo, do you want the Blackrose Family to help the Sadik Empire improve its relations with the other two empires?”

“Mhm, that’s more or less what I mean.”

“Very well, Lady Yumo, I understand. Although I cannot guarantee it will improve, I will do my best.”

“Mhm, then I’ll leave it to you.”

“It’s nothing; it’s what I should do. Lady Yumo, please don’t feel burdened. After all, the meaning of the Blackrose Family’s existence is to serve you.”

Hearing these words, Yumo couldn’t help but smile faintly. She really hadn’t expected that the person she had unintentionally saved five hundred years ago would have a family that could help her so much now.

‘Wait, speaking of which.’

As if thinking of something, Yumo continued, “By the way, Xiao.”

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“Yes? Are there any further instructions, Lady Yumo?”

“Do you know if there are any weapons on the continent suitable for the Chosen Maiden? Like a sword or something?”

“A weapon? Why ask that all of a sudden?”

“Ah, well, mainly because I want to find a suitable weapon for the female lead.”

As she spoke, Lady Yumo’s expression became strange. The reason she suddenly mentioned this was mainly that she was dissatisfied with Mengxi’s weapon. Back at the log cabin, she had only wanted to borrow Mengxi’s sword to pick her teeth, but she hadn’t expected that crappy sword to just snap.

Mengxi is the Chosen Maiden no matter how you look at it! She really couldn’t understand why those people in the Ashurmos Church didn’t equip their female lead with a good sword. Forget it, since the Ashurmos Church couldn’t provide the female lead with a good weapon, she would do it herself. Therefore, Lady Yumo asked Xiao about the matter of weapons.

Fortunately, Xiao was as reliable as ever. After hearing Yumo’s question, an excellent option truly popped into his mind.

“Now that you mention it, there is a sword that seems very suitable for the Chosen Maiden.”

“Which one?”

“The Holy Sword of the Elven Race… the one that has already taken form.”

“Oh, that makes sense. Since it’s called a Holy Sword, it should be quite good. However, would the Elven Race be willing to lend such a treasure?”

“Hehe.”

Hearing this, the Xiao who was tens of thousands of miles away couldn’t help but let out a slightly dark chuckle.

“Don’t worry, Lady Yumo. The Elven Race and our family have always been on very ‘good’ terms. I will pay them a personal visit when the time comes, and it certainly won’t be a problem.”