Chapter 57

"Melinia? Is that the Abyss Princess you were talking about?" Lucky Cat had heard him mention it several times, so he knew such an NPC existed.

Translation: "Mienieya? Is that the Deep Abyss Princess you mentioned?" Xing Yun Miao had heard him mention it a few times, knowing there was such an NPC.

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Thus: "Mienieya? Is that the Deep Abyss Princess you mentioned?" Xing Yun Miao had heard him mention it a few times, knowing there was such an NPC.

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Xiao Feng nodded and said, "She seemed to have been badly injured when she saved me last time. It's on the way, so let's go see her."

Translation: Xiao Feng nodded and said: "Last time she got pretty badly injured while saving me. It's on the way, so let's go check on her."

As his strength grew, he no longer feared Melinia.

Translation: As his strength grew, he was no longer afraid of Mienieya.

Though this flirtatious witch is quite capable, she would definitely not be a match for him in a real fight.

Translation: This flirtatious witch's strength is not bad, but she would definitely not be his match in a real fight!

Moreover, as the Abyss Princess, she surely knows a lot, making her perfect for gathering news about the Divine Dew Sweet Spring.

Translation: Moreover, as the Deep Abyss Princess, she surely knows a lot, so it's a perfect chance to gather news about the Divine Dew Sweet Spring!

Xiao Feng changed direction and headed toward that "castle."

Translation: Xiao Feng changed direction and headed toward that "castle".

Walking across the plains of the Abyss world, the surrounding map gradually lit up, revealing place names.

Translation: Walking across the plains of the Deep Abyss World, the surrounding map gradually lit up, revealing place names.

This plain is called "Krim Land," after General Krim. The nearby small towns have various names, mostly named after their lords, just like Lamarka City.

Translation: This plain is called "Kelimu Land", exactly the name of General Kelimu. The surrounding small towns have various names, basically like "Lamaka City", named after their lords.

"Oh no, humans are here—run!"

Translation: "Oh no, humans are here, run!"

While walking through the Abyss farmlands, he occasionally encountered Abyss creatures, who would flee at the sight of him.

Translation: Walking through the Deep Abyss farmlands, occasionally encountering some Deep Abyss creatures, they would immediately flee upon seeing him.

Just as human civilians fear demons, the civilians here fear humans.

Translation: Just as human civilians fear demons, here the civilians fear humans.

For these low-level ordinary Abyss creatures, Xiao Feng couldn't be bothered to deal with them and didn't lift a finger.

Translation: For these low-level ordinary Deep Abyss creatures, Xiao Feng couldn't be bothered to deal with them and didn't lift a finger.

After half an hour of travel, he and Lucky Cat arrived at the outer gates of what seemed to be Melinia's palace.

Translation: After half an hour of travel, he and Xing Yun Miao arrived outside the castle gate that seemed to be Mienieya's temporary palace.

This castle covers an area larger than two football fields, its front gate set into the foothills, making it easy to spot.

Translation: This castle covers an area larger than two football fields, its front gate set at the mountain base, making it easy to recognize.

Outside the gate, a group of level 120 Abyss warriors stood guard.

Translation: Outside the gate, a group of level 120 Deep Abyss warriors stood guard.

Upon seeing Xiao Feng and Lucky Cat approach, the Abyss warriors immediately assumed a defensive stance.

Translation: Seeing Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao arrive, these Deep Abyss warriors immediately took up a defensive stance.

"Bold human, how dare you intrude into the Abyss world!"

Translation: "Bold humans, dare to intrude into the Deep Abyss World!"

"Perfect timing—catch them and use them as feed for the Princess!"

Translation: "Perfect timing, catch them to serve as fodder for the Princess!"

"Charge!"

Translation: "Attack!"

Several Abyss warriors brandished their weapons and charged forward.

Several Deep Abyss warriors waved their weapons and charged forward.

Xiao Feng had wanted to ask a few questions, but before he could even speak, the other party volunteered the information.

Translation: Xiao Feng had originally wanted to ask a few questions, but before he could even speak, the other side had already explained themselves.

"Sure enough, this is Melinia's residence—come on, let's go inside and have a look."

Translation: "Surely this is Mienieya's residence; let's go in and take a look."

He didn't even regard the Abyss warriors as worth noting.

Translation: He didn't even bother with those Deep Abyss warriors.

He threw out a lightning chain, instantly obliterating the target.

Translation: He threw out a chain of lightning, instantly obliterating them cleanly.

"What! That's so strong!"

Translation: "What! So strong!"

Watching his companions reduced to nothing by a single lightning strike, the nearby castle guards were shocked.

Translation: Watching his companions reduced to nothing by a single lightning strike, the nearby castle guards were all shocked.

A little imp leader shouted, "Quick, go inform General Krim— a powerful human is trying to ambush Princess Melinia!"

Translation: A little imp leader shouted: "Quick, quick, go inform General Kelimu—a human powerhouse is trying to ambush Princess Mienieya!"

Then another little imp yelled, "We'll defend the Princess to the death—let's fight them!"

Translation: Then another little imp yelled: "We'll defend the Princess to the death, fight them!!"

Then dozens of Abyss creatures surged forth from the castle like a swarm of hornets, rushing at Xiao Feng and Lucky Cat.

Translation: Then dozens of Deep Abyss creatures surged out of the castle like a swarm of hornets, rushing to attack Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao.

"So much experience!"

Translation: "So much experience."

Xiao Feng gave a faint smile and unleashed his Rainstorm spell.

Translation: Xiao Feng gave a faint smile and unleashed the Rainstorm Technique.

Deadly raindrops poured down, killing anyone they hit, experience points soaring, even the messengers who tried to spread the word perished.

Translation: Deadly raindrops poured down; whoever they hit died, experience points surged, even the messengers delivering the wind report perished.

Although these monsters were Melinia's subordinates.

Translation: Although these monsters were subordinates of Mienieya,

Although Xiao Feng harbored no killing intent toward Melinia.

Translation: although Xiao Feng harbored no killing intent toward Mienieya,

But having come this far, with the little imps so eager to beat him up, he couldn't just stand there and do nothing.

Translation: but having come this far, with the imps so eager to beat him up, he couldn't just stand there and not fight back.

Visiting Melinia and grinding levels aren't mutually exclusive; since all Abyss creatures are red-named monsters, not killing them would make him seem overly saintly.

Translation: Visiting Mienieya and leveling up aren't conflicting; all Deep Abyss creatures are red-named monsters, so if he didn't kill them, he'd be acting a bit saintly.

After the downpour, hardly any monsters remained alive nearby.

Translation: After a wave of the rainstorm, hardly any monsters remained alive nearby.

At the front doors of the castle hall, a bluish-green-skinned high-ranking demon saw how fierce they were and lowly growled, "Halt! This is the palace of Princess Melinia, daughter of the Bloodthirsty Demon God. If you dare enter, the Demon God will punish you—you will surely die! Even the god you worship cannot save you!"

Translation: At the front door of the castle hall, a bluish-green-skinned high-ranking demon, seeing how fierce they were, shouted in a low voice: "Halt! This is the palace of Princess Mienieya, beneath the knee of the Bloodthirsty Great Demon God; if you dare enter, the Great Demon God will mete out punishment—you will surely die! Even the god you worship cannot save you!"

Xiao Feng glanced at the opponent's information.

Translation: Xiao Feng glanced at the opponent's information.

【Rose Castle Butler — Nunut (Epic Boss)】

Translation: 【Rose Castle Butler — Nunutu (Epic Leader)】

Level: 150

Translation: Level: 150

HP: 1,384,000/1,384,000

Translation: HP: 1,384,000/1,384,000

(Target level too high, unable to obtain more data)

Translation: (Target level too high, unable to obtain more data)

This is a named elite monster with substantial HP, yet it still poses no threat to Xiao Feng.

Translation: This is a named high-level monster with thick HP, but it still poses no threat to Xiao Feng.

"Rose Castle... Deep Abyss Rose."

Translation: "Rose Castle… Deep Abyss Rose."

After seeing the information, Xiao Feng remembered he still had Melinia's "love token" on him.

Translation: After seeing the information, Xiao Feng remembered he still had a love token from Mienieya on him.

He then took it out from his pack and said, "I've come to see your princess."

Translation: So he took it out from his pack and said: "I've come to see your Princess."

A purplish-black Deep Abyss Rose appeared in his hand, releasing a pure, noble, high-grade demonic aura.

Translation: A purplish-black Deep Abyss Rose appeared in his hand, a wisp of pure, noble high-grade demonic aura spreading out.

The surrounding little demons and soldiers who had been about to attack quickly halted their actions.

Translation: The surrounding imps and foot soldiers who had been about to continue attacking all hurriedly stopped their assault.

They stared straight at the Deep Abyss Rose, silent, lowering their weapons and prostrating themselves.

Translation: They stared straight at the Deep Abyss Rose, silent, lowered their weapons and prostrated themselves.

This is a bloodline suppression; lower-ranking demons instinctively feel fear when encountering higher-ranking demons, causing them to kneel and fall silent.

Translation: This is a bloodline suppression; lower-ranking demons encountering a higher-ranking one instinctively feel fear, kneel, and fall silent.

The castle steward Nunut didn't kneel, but instead showed a shocked expression, unable to believe: "This aura... is the Princess's essence! You actually possess the Princess's essence!" He stood there dumbfounded, his earlier threatening demeanor vanishing instantly.

Translation: The castle butler Nunutu, however, didn't kneel; instead he showed a shocked expression, unable to believe: "This aura… is the Princess's essence! You actually possess the Princess's essence!" He stood there dazed, his earlier threatening posture instantly collapsing,

For a moment, the entire castle fell silent.

Translation: For a moment, the entire castle fell silent.

Xiao Feng saw this, smirked, and said, "If I'd known this thing was so useful, I should have taken it out as soon as I entered the Abyss."

Translation: Seeing this, Xiao Feng curled his lips and said: "Had I known this thing was so useful, I should have taken it out as soon as I arrived in the Deep Abyss."

As soon as the Deep Abyss Rose appeared, all the little monsters dropped to their knees, waiting for him to harvest their experience—it was incredibly satisfying!

Translation: As soon as the Deep Abyss Rose appeared, all the little monsters knelt, waiting for him to harvest experience—it couldn't be more comfortable!

Ga~

Translation: Ga~

At that moment, the castle hall's doors suddenly opened.

Translation: At that moment, the castle hall's door suddenly opened.

A black shadow swiftly floated out from inside, arriving before Xiao Feng in the blink of an eye.

Translation: A black shadow swiftly floated out from inside, arriving before Xiao Feng in the blink of an eye.

"Xiao Feng, little brother, you've come to see me!"

Translation: "Xiao Feng brother, you've come to see me!"

A seductive, soft voice, utterly bewitching.

Xiao Feng only felt his body sink, a surge of force rushed at him, and his whole body couldn't help but lean back slightly.

"Hey hey hey, what are you doing!"

This witch actually jumped straight over, wrapped her arms around his neck, and flung herself into his embrace!

A mysterious fragrance filled his nostrils, the witch's head pressed close to his neck, gently rubbing.

This pose was as intimate as could be, just like lovers reunited after a long separation.

This isn't over yet!

Just as Xiao Feng was stunned for a moment by the witch's "surprise attack", Mi Nie Ya lifted her head from his embrace and, with lightning speed, lightly pecked his lips.

"Mua~"

"I love you~"

Xiao Feng: ……

"My first kiss……"

In an instant, Xiao Feng's head buzzed, feeling as if thunderbolts were exploding and ten thousand alpacas were galloping past.

He actually did!

He was given by an NPC!

He was forcefully kissed!

Although he knew Mi Nie Ya was a lovesick fool, he never expected their next meeting to turn out like this.

"You... you guys???"

Xing Yun Miao beside him also looked stunned.

Seeing a level 120 mythic boss charge out with a huge health bar, she had prepared to buff up and retreat quickly, letting Xiao Feng tank the boss alone.

As a result, the boss moved with such speed that after flashing to Xiao Feng's front, it surprisingly didn't launch an attack.

But... it kissed him!

And it said "I love you"!

At this moment, Xing Yun Miao felt her worldview shatter.

Isn't a red-named entity supposed to be a monster?

Aren't monsters meant to be killed?

How come it's hugging and kissing too?

"Xiao Feng little brother" and such, called so sweetly—is that a title a boss should shout at a player?

This is unreasonable!

What's more outrageous is that the hot-tempered youth Xiao Feng, who usually kills monsters on sight, actually didn't resist her!!!

"Xiao Feng little brother, I didn't waste my effort adventuring to the human main city for you—you actually came to see me so quickly, I'm so happy~"

Mi Nie Ya held Xiao Feng without letting go, slightly raised her head to look at his bewildered face, and said happily.

Her eyes, as beautiful as a purple wisteria blossom, gazed upon the young, handsome male mage, filled with stars, brimming with happiness.

Xiao Feng……

"Um... uh, I suddenly forgot what I was going to say."

Xiao Feng, who originally had serious business to attend to, was completely thrown off by the witch's sudden surprise attack.

Hearing that, Mi Nie Ya smiled sweetly: "Forget it, just forget it, don't dwell on it. Come, let's go to my bedchamber. You promised me before that if I helped you out, you'd take good care of me~"

Saying that, she took hold of one of Xiao Feng's hands and walked toward the castle.