Abyssal Chronicles-Chapter 1073: Persuasion

"Haha, you schemed all this, pretending to cooperate with Maya. Your ultimate goal was to get me to the outer realm to become one of their major forces, right?"

"That's right."

"Hmph, we barely know each other. What makes you think I'd just obediently listen to you and go to the outer realm with you?"

"As I just said, going to the outer realm is good for both you and the children."

"Good?"

"Yes." Lena smiled mischievously and slowly explained:

"Right now in the eyes of Source Star's various races, you're an Abyssal Lord, their most hated and despised existence. They won't tolerate you. The same goes for your Abyssal Demon children. They'll move against you sooner or later."

"Hehe, Miss Lena, aren't you forgetting something?"

"What?"

"I haven't actually made enemies with the Source Star forces as you hoped. Besides, I'm not purely an Abyssal Lord - I also have the Judgment Saint's power! As long as Maya helps me a bit, along with unleashing the Judgment Saint's influence, those people won't dare do anything to us. What do I have to worry about?"

Yumo waved dismissively, laughing confidently.

However, Yumo's smile was quickly met with Lena's mockery, "Is that really so?"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't you understand what Source Star races are like? They love to act one way on the surface while doing another behind the scenes. Even if they outwardly submit to you, they'll never truly accept you in their hearts - they'll just see you as an Abyssal Lord who stole the Saint's power. Even if they can't touch you, they'll look for opportunities to somehow eliminate those Abyssal Demon children you cherish. You know how terrifying shadow power's effects are on other races. Do you think they'll tolerate a group of Abyssal Demons, a bunch of time bombs, just sitting in their bedroom?"

"..." Yumo was momentarily speechless, seeming unable to refute Lena's words.

After a brief silence, Lena spoke in an unusual tone, playfully saying: "Moreover, most crucially, do you dare use the Judgment Saint's influence? Or rather... do you dare freely use the Judgment Saint's power?"

!?!

At these words, Yumo, as if struck at a painful point in her heart, trembled and her pupils suddenly contracted.

Unconsciously, Yumo looked away, not daring to maintain eye contact with Lena.

But she still stubbornly replied: "W-why wouldn't I dare use it... don't be ridiculous..."

"Is that so?"

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Seeing this, a trace of satisfaction flickered almost imperceptibly in Lena's ice-blue eyes.

She didn't say much more, instead interestedly leaning forward to whisper in Yumo's ear: "Use it if you want. But I should warn you - once you use the Judgment Saint's power, you'll have to obey the Creator's laws, since the Judgment Saint is the law's guardian. And in Source Star's laws, eliminating Abyssal Demons is the first iron rule~"

"..." Yumo fell silent.

"Miss Yumo, for you, the ideal state is to continue using Abyssal power, with the Saint's power as support. You must never rely on that power, or else... you'll definitely regret it."

Speaking thus, Lena once again extended her hand to Yumo: "Come with me instead - it suits you better. For the trial space, I have ways to transfer it to the outer realm. If you want Earth, I can help you take it too. Then you can still enjoy the life you hope for. Abyssal Demons won't stab you in the back or pay lip service like those intelligent lifeforms. As long as you're strong enough, those Abyssal Lords won't care about the divine power within you."

Lena smiled slightly, her words melodious like beautiful music.

But like a siren's song, her voice was filled with an irresistible, bewitching allure.

"Oh right, in the outer realm, there are countless Abyssal Demons created by your power... They're all waiting for their mama to come home~ Miss Yumo who loves children so much surely won't abandon them? So, come~"

To this, Yumo fell silent, and after a brief pause, the black-haired girl gave a cold laugh.

"Heh, hehehe... in the end, aren't you the same as Maya, just wanting to use me?"

"No, not use - cooperate."

"Cooperate?"

"Yes, cooperate. I help you get the life you want, and you use your power to help me maintain the balance I hope for."

Seeing that Yumo still wouldn't take her hand, Lena wasn't angry but smiled understandingly and withdrew her hand.

"It's alright, miss Yumo. I'm not planning to force you to decide right away - you can think it over slowly. Well... it's about time now. If I don't leave, that person will discover me. That being the case, I'll take my leave. Good luck, my colleague~"

Speaking thus, Lena gracefully curtsied to Yumo in farewell, "I hope you'll make the right choice."

Before her words faded, this oppressively powerful Abyssal Lord gradually dissolved into points of light amid pale blue ripples, dispersing before Yumo's eyes. With Lena's disappearance, the whole world finally broke free from its frozen state - roars, screams, and Satoru's anxious questions once again echoed in Miss Yumo's ears.

However, faced with the surrounding noise, Yumo didn't respond but kept thoughtfully staring at the empty space where Lena had vanished. As time passed, her expression grew increasingly grim.

Emmm, transfer the trial space to the outer realm, then take Earth...

Seems... not impossible.