After the Lord of the Abyss Awakens - Chapter 48.1

Samikina was the deep abyss sibling with the highest moral cultivation, as it should be. However, He very inelegantly picked up the little ragdoll cat cat, showing a fierce expression, with deep eyes suppressing cold anger.

Clearly, He had discovered these siblings’ attempt to secretly keep their father.

Even with His good cultivation, He couldn’t hold back, His anger flaring up!

The little ragdoll cat waved its arms and legs in the air, having just failed to notice Samikina’s approach, and was caught off guard.

Logically, the siblings should have been able to sense each other, but Samikina had a cleanliness obsession, not just physically but also mentally, often cutting off contact with them, so they could hardly sense Samikina’s presence.

They never expected to accidentally encounter Him!

Damn Samikina, where did you suddenly appear from?

The little ragdoll cat tried to struggle!

Meanwhile, the gray cat was entangled in a fight with Marbas. Sensing something was wrong, it turned its head to see Samikina’s death glare, which also frightened it almost to the point of breaking down.

Fourth brother! How could He be here? The gray cat doubted its own eyes.

Samikina smiled faintly, putting on a standard smile comparable to a poker face, eyes half-closed, killing intent exposed, looking like He was about to explode with anger.

The gray cat thought, luckily His position was right behind father, who was engrossed in reading and hadn’t noticed the commotion, otherwise this scene would be too difficult to explain!

The little ragdoll cat in Samikina’s hand was about to struggle and jump away, but in the next second, the scene before them suddenly changed. It and Inpos were both caught in Samikina’s domain!

The little ragdoll cat immediately transformed into human form, distancing itself from Samikina, eyes vigilant, magic power gathering in its palms.

The gray cat was in a worse situation, being caught by Samikina after the little ragdoll cat, unable to break free under the magic suppression, only able to attack with its claws.

Samikina’s domain had no concept of time; no matter how long passed here, it would only be an instant in the outside world. If they could return in time, they could still stop Marbas!

At this moment, the gray cat deeply resented the difference in magic power between itself and Samikina. Otherwise, it would definitely be able to counterattack Samikina!

Samikina’s eyes turned cold, ignoring their thoughts, and asked directly, “So, when did you find Father, and what have you been doing all this time?”

Damn it, I won’t tell you. The magic suppression is too much, it’s pure brute force, not elegant at all! Inpos was quite unwilling, but couldn’t break free at all.

Samikina was too strong, even stronger than 2000 years ago. They had come so close, yet felt nothing. What did this mean? When one reaches a certain level of strength, all magic power is contained within, not a trace leaking out.

Samikina’s strength had reached a level beyond perception!

“Not talking?”

Samikina narrowed His eyes and said coldly, “Then it seems you two want a lesson.”

A lesson?!

Buer and Inpos were startled at the same time.

As everyone knew, Samikina loved to educate demons, not even sparing gods. Taking His lessons would flay you alive if not kill you!

They had been taught by Him as children, tormented severely, nearly died, and were left with extremely strong psychological trauma.

Their family had many demons, and Father couldn’t take care of each one, so of course the work had to be shared. Initially, the education work was shared between Baal and Agares.

But Baal loved fighting and didn’t know how to teach demons. How could He take care of them? So He just threw them into a pile of giant demons!

What kind of education was that! It was simply raising them wild!

How was that any different from throwing a group of little lamb demons into a wolf pack?!

Although they all survived in the end and became much stronger, the process was unbearable!

The eldest brother who raised them wild was the worst.

They nearly died many times and strongly protested. Baal was eventually scolded by Father, and then the education task fell to Agares.

Second brother Agares… you couldn’t say He taught badly.

Inpos sighed deeply.

Agares liked theoretical teaching. After one lesson, their brains were about to explode. How could they learn? With no brain left, how could they learn?

Moreover, Agares was naturally absent-minded, often drifting off topic while chatting, making normal communication impossible.

Under Agares’ education, their brains exploded daily. It was unbearable, so they had to report to Father. After that, the education task fell to Vassago.

How to describe the third brother Vassago? He didn’t educate at all, just slept all day. At least the eldest brother raised them wild, Vassago just abandoned without raising! They were relaxed, yes, but felt uncomfortable all over. After two rounds of high-pressure torture, they couldn’t even stand ease anymore!

Moreover, they faced so many strong enemies in the abyss every day, of course they needed to work hard to improve their strength, not just lie down and rot!

They should become stronger to protect Father!

So, once again they reported to Father, and after that the task fell to Samikina.

Samikina was a good demon back then – approachable, responsible, well-versed in both martial and magical arts, adept in both physical combat and magic, gentler than Baal, easier to communicate with than Agares, more proactive than Vassago. He taught according to each individual’s needs, guiding them patiently and skillfully.

Sounds good, right? Indeed it was, at first. They truly learned a lot from Samikina. Worthy of being born earlier than them, He knew all the essentials and could teach well. Who could say it wasn’t good? However, later Samikina became abnormal!

After Father disappeared, His abnormality worsened. He became addicted to teaching, feeling uneasy if He didn’t teach demons. He always muttered about whether He had taught too slowly, causing them to not grow up in time, ultimately leading to Father’s incident.

He deeply regretted it, believing it was His responsibility, even though other siblings said it wasn’t. He insisted it was His fault.

“I shouldn’t have taught slowly, but accelerated, the faster the better.”

“Strength is everything. Without enough strength, one cannot protect what one wants to protect.”

“Father encountered misfortune because of me. If I had been stronger, none of this would have happened.”

Eight thousand years passed, but He never got over it, constantly trapped in regret, stuck in that irreparable past.

He believed strength was too important. With Father gone, He felt even more responsible to take on Father’s duty and properly educate the young siblings.

At first, they could endure it, but later Samikina became increasingly abnormal. His force-feeding style of teaching was more Spartan than Sparta itself, too life-threatening. They endured and endured until they could no longer bear it. Once their strength broke through to the second tier, they all fled. He turned around only to find all the young siblings had disappeared.

Inpos didn’t know how Samikina felt then, nor had he thought about it. He only knew that when Samikina couldn’t catch them to educate, He caught other beings. The victimized races included gods, angels, humans, and more. Any race you’ve heard of has likely suffered at His hands.

They secretly called Him the Education Mad Demon. It seemed this love for education wouldn’t change even after ten thousand years.

At this point, being caught for education again was something they absolutely didn’t want!

Within seconds, before Inpos could speak, Buer gave in first.

“Fourth brother, let’s talk nicely. I surrender!”

Buer, you thick-browed big-eyed traitor! Inpos screamed internally.

Buer glanced at Inpos and smiled, saying, “Sorry, I never agreed to keep it secret for you all.”

Inpos’s pupils trembled. Well played, I knew you big mouth would tell everyone!

Samikina casually put the gray cat in a cage and said calmly to Buer, “Start from the beginning and tell me everything.”

Buer nodded and concisely revealed everything, exposing all the involved siblings one by one.

Inpos was dumbfounded, initially resisting, but later speechless, feeling utterly hopeless.

Half an hour later, Samikina finished listening to everything. He rested His chin on His hand, deep in thought, His eyes changing, showing no discernible emotion.

But Inpos dared say, Samikina was definitely angry. The quieter He was, the more terrifying!

After a few minutes of silence, Samikina’s eyes indeed flashed with anger as He scolded, “Hiding Father without telling the other siblings? Is this how I taught you?”

His angry voice made them tremble with fear.

Samikina’s gaze turned sharp as He continued, “Was it Aelioge who instigated this? Hmph, He’s always been scheming since young. But don’t you all shirk responsibility, I see you’re all enjoying it.”

“Deceiving the innocent, unknowing Father – can your demon hearts be at peace?”

“And acting cute and adorable, have you forgotten your age? Children at over 8000 years old?”

Buer could tolerate the earlier part, but couldn’t stand the latter. She thought angrily, who’s acting cute and adorable? This demon is naturally super cute, certified by Father!

But She didn’t voice her objection, because Samikina was truly angry, and His anger wouldn’t be easily appeased.

Samikina enumerated their crimes, His gaze growing colder. “One lie requires hundreds or thousands more to cover up. Have you thought about how Father would feel if He knew?”

The two demons paused, their eyes flickering, as if they had been struck.

Samikina continued his reprimand, “You all deceived Father just to buy time to clear yourselves? Agares had warned you before, but you treated His words as passing wind.”

Inpos fell silent, looking at Samikina uneasily, and said softly, “So… are you going to tell Father?”

Samikina narrowed His eyes, staring at Inpos, and said directly, “Of course I will tell him. Not just that, the other siblings should know about this too. I will tell all of them.”

Buer became unhappy and couldn’t help but argue, “There’s no need to tell them so quickly.”

Samikina turned to look at Buer, “What, only you want to monopolize him? Don’t the other siblings want to as well?” He was impartial and stern, just like before.

Buer stared at Him, still objecting, “Don’t tell them. If they can’t find Father on their own, how can it be our fault? We didn’t restrict Father’s freedom.”

Then, She blinked, Her emerald eyes sparkling.

Samikina: “Acting cute doesn’t work on me.”

Buer widened Her eyes, “I’m not!”

Stinking fourth brother, you blockhead!

Inpos also hadn’t expected that while they were progressing well, Samikina would suddenly appear midway, disrupting all their plans.

Moreover, Samikina showed no signs of stopping or being persuaded. They couldn’t defeat Him even if they joined forces. What else could they do?

Inpos was feeling desperate, when suddenly His expression changed. He thought, why fear? There’s still Vassago.

Vassago could restrain Samikina! Yes, don’t panic, there’s still hope!

While Samikina was still listing their faults, Inpos outwardly listened obediently, but secretly activated sibling communication, reaching out to nearby Vassago.

–Third brother, help!

At the same time, Vassago, who was in a dream, suddenly opened His eyes.

Samikina was wondering why Inpos had become so obedient when His pupils suddenly trembled.

Footsteps sounded behind Him, along with a familiar lazy voice.

“Samikina, are you going to expose this matter?”

Vassago stopped walking.

Perhaps due to coming in a hurry, His eye patch was only half on, looking somewhat casual.

Inpos and Buer cried out that their savior had arrived. Third brother, quickly calm fourth brother down, He’s about to expose everything!

Samikina turned His head, looking askance, His eyes flashing a dark color as He said, “Vassago, you’re siding with them too?”

Vassago shook His head and said indifferently, “It’s not about taking sides. If you suddenly tell Father the truth of over 8000 years, what if Father is shocked? Can he accept it all at once?”

The two demons exclaimed: Well said, third brother!

Samikina insisted, “The truth is more important.”

Vassago: “Father’s feelings are more important.”

“…”

Samikina fell silent, his vertical pupils showing some wavering.

How could He not understand Vassago’s concerns? Indeed, they had been reckless for thousands of years.

“This is a necessary transition,” Vassago continued, “You don’t want Father to be disappointed in his own children, do you?”

Buer and Inpos immediately tensed up.

Samikina frowned, staring into Vassago’s eyes.

In fact, unlike those misbehaving siblings with a history of misdeeds, Samikina himself could be said to have no dark history at all.

Samikina could easily explain His education of various races as the good deed of spreading knowledge. Who could blame a demon solely dedicated to education?

Therefore, Samikina didn’t feel He had any “stains” that required Him to cooperate in concealing the truth, at least in His own view. But Vassago’s words had indeed shaken Him.

The truth versus Father’s feelings – which was more important? Was it really good to let Father know his children had been tyrannical for thousands of years, fighting amongst themselves?

Samikina was caught in a dilemma, His eyes changing, silent for a long time.

He had to admit, Vassago’s considerations were reasonable.

If they handled things well, burying what needed to be buried, Father wouldn’t know about those unspeakable matters.

“…”

Samikina was still hesitating.

“Well?”

Vassago’s tone was indifferent, not at all like He was negotiating, as if He was simply informing Samikina.

Samikina had always had complex feelings towards Vassago. They were almost opposites – He was proactive, Vassago passive; He took on responsibilities, Vassago shed them all; He could never move on, while Vassago could sleep it all away.

He often regretted, while Vassago always seemed indifferent.

Samikina stared at Him for a few seconds, then suddenly sighed, “You’re still the same as ever.”

“Is that so.”

Vassago seemed to yawn boredly, casually adjusting His eye patch.

But halfway through adjusting it, He paused, because He heard Samikina’s next words.

“But, it’s really wonderful.”

Samikina’s tone changed, from stern and cold to full of nostalgia.

He lowered His eyes, His expression profound, and said in a deep voice. “I thought… Father had abandoned us and returned to his original world.”

The span of over 8000 years was too long. During this time, countless nations rose and fell, countless lives were born and died. Everything had changed, whether the world or themselves. Those once beautiful things had either been forgotten or buried, almost none remaining to this day.

Whether gone or changed, neither was the same as what they held in their hearts originally.

They couldn’t wait for or find it anymore. Their hope dimmed day by day, almost falling into despair.

But… they had found him again.

Father hadn’t abandoned them, hadn’t forgotten them. He was there, alive and well.