Abyssal Chronicles-Chapter 1070: The Change

"Oh, is that so?"

Yumo didn't think much of it and continued observing the nearby small animals. However, this round of observation apparently wasn't going very smoothly.

Why... Every time she got close, all these animals curled up in the corner of their enclosures like they were scared stiff?!

Not just the timid raccoon dogs... scattering in terror at the sight of her, Even the fierce lions, tigers, and crocodiles too?!

Damn, am I really that scary?

Since the animals had lost all energy and were huddled trembling in corners, all the visiting tourists couldn't help showing disappointed expressions - after all, who comes to a theme park wanting to see lifeless animals?

Even the sea lion show had fallen into an awkward situation due to the sea lions and dolphins not cooperating.

"Sigh."

After letting out a sigh, the helpless Yumo could only temporarily leave these areas, coming to rest on a slope by an artificial mountain. And with Yumo's departure,

Those previously withdrawn animals instantly regained new life, once again bursting with energy.

"Is it really necessary? Seriously..."

Watching the newly energized animals, Yumo muttered puzzledly to herself.

--"Probably because they sense the terrifying aura around you?"--

Sato's voice came from beside her. Taking advantage of Mina going to buy drinks for Yumo, Sato finally found a chance to come to his good friend's side.

Whatever the case, this opportunity was quite rare. After all, since learning Yumo had become a girl, Mina seemed to be very wary of him too.

She couldn't possibly think I'm some pervert with ulterior motives, right?

Sato grumbled internally, somewhat exasperated and depressed.

Glaring at Sato, Yumo raised her eyebrows with slight disdain, "Huh? What are you thinking, Sato? How could those guys possibly sense my aura? If I couldn't prevent ordinary little animals from sensing my aura, what kind of Abyssal Lord would I be?"

"An Abyssal who gets spanked by their mom has no face to speak of."

"Huh? What did you say?"

Yumo's gaze instantly turned sharp, making Sato suddenly shudder.

"Uh... alright. Then what do you think is going on? Why are these animals being cowards?"

"This, I'm not really sure either... hm?"

Speaking, Yumo frowned, a glint flashing through her crimson eyes, "Well, I think I might know what's going on."

Yumo thoughtfully glanced at Mina queuing for bubble tea in the distance.

After a few seconds of silence, Yumo smiled with complex emotions: "Since coming back, there really have been quite a few surprises."

"Hm? What exactly are you talking about, Yumo? What surprises?"

"Nothing, don't worry about it."

Yumo leaned against the railing, resting her chin on her hand, speaking with feigned mysteriousness.

'Hmm...'

Facing his friend playing coy, Sato rolled his eyes in disdain. But being very perceptive as always, Sato didn't continue pressing. Instead, he leisurely leaned against the railing with his good bro, happily gazing down at the magnificent theme park below.

"Having fun?" Sato asked teasingly.

"Not bad, though it's a bit crowded, but it's nice to come to such a lively place occasionally. Mainly, it's good that the children are enjoying it~"

Looking toward Limo drooling over the animals in various exhibits, along with Liyu and Youlan desperately pulling her back, Yumo's lips couldn't help but curve up slightly, revealing a bright and doting smile.

"I was worried earlier that the little ones might not like this world, but now it seems I was overthinking things."

"How could children hate the world their mother was born in?"

After sharing his cotton candy with Yumo, Sato curiously asked: "Speaking of which, comparing this place with that other world you lived in, which is more fun?"

"More fun? Hmm..."

Yumo puffed out her cheeks, putting on a thoughtful expression.

"The Ancita continent doesn't have so many entertainment facilities, but it has all kinds of races, various cultures and magic, which is quite interesting too. However..."

"However what?"

"Too chaotic..."

"Chaotic?"

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"Over there, there's constant fighting, not just between Abyssal Demons, but between races, between countries, between various powers. During the 500 years I was conscious, it never knew peace. In comparison, the Earth is really much more peaceful. Makes me a bit envious."

"Indeed."

Sato nodded noncommittally, even showing a proud smile, "Thanks to the Holy Maiden, we're quite peaceful here. Not only are there no wars, even large-scale conflicts are rare. At most there are just occasional new Awakened causing trouble without knowing their limits. Overall, it's very peac..."

However, before Sato could finish his reflection, an unexpected terrified scream instantly interrupted his words. It also shattered the relaxed and joyful atmosphere throughout the theme park.

--"AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!"--

?!!

Hm?

What happened?!

Frowning, Sato's nerves suddenly tensed as he turned his gaze toward the source of the sound.

Then, this Special Police Force captain immediately showed a grave expression.

The sound came from a young woman, one watching the sea lion show from the nearby stands. The reason this woman, who had just been excitedly taking photos and letting out happy laughs, suddenly screamed in terror was quite simple.

At this moment, that young animal trainer who had just been feeding fish to the sea lion with a bright smile now only had half a body remaining?

That sea lion which had been gentle and lovable one second ago, the next second directly swallowed the fish in the trainer's hand along with most of his body in one bite.

For a moment, everyone stared in disbelief at the trainer with only half a body remaining, the blood-covered sea lion, and that sea lion's grotesque, ferocious mouth that looked like a lamprey's.

Except for the woman who screamed in terror, the entire venue was dead silent.

Blood and internal organs scattered everywhere, the thick smell of blood rapidly spreading. Of course, spreading along with the bloody smell was an indescribable feeling of panic.

?!!

What is going on?!! That, that sea lion?!! Monster?!!

And after a brief silence, accompanied by one hysterical scream after another, people's emotions suddenly collapsed as they frantically fled toward the exits! Meanwhile that sea lion, mouth full of blood and flesh fragments, seemed to become even more excited after hearing the terrified screams.

"ROOOAAARR!!!"

As the deafening roar rang out, the sea lion's body began rapidly swelling under the embrace of a black energy...

That, that aura is?!

Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from the sea lion's body, Sato's expression darkened, "Abyssal Demon?! Shadow power?!!"