21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 900 - 894: Powerless
Chapter 900 -894: Powerless
When Chen Yu returned to the hotel, Jounouchi Hiromi, who had originally gone to bed, was leaning against the headboard, reading a book as she waited for him to come back.
Seeing his return, Jounouchi Hiromi finally showed him a slightly weary smile and asked with concern, “Honey, you’re back?”
“Weren’t you sleeping? Why did you get up again?” Chen Yu frowned slightly, casting a somewhat reproachful look at Jounouchi Hiromi, clearly displeased that she was staying up late: “You’re pregnant now. How can you stay up this late?!”
“No, it’s not like that! The baby kicked me earlier and woke me up. Seeing you not around made it hard for me to fall back asleep, so I picked up a book to read.” Jounouchi Hiromi, knowing she was in the wrong, shifted the blame onto the child in her belly.
Silently apologizing to her unborn child in her heart, Jounouchi Hiromi hugged Chen Yu’s arm as he approached her and asked, “Honey, what were you doing out so late?”
Gently stroking Jounouchi Hiromi’s forehead and tidying the stray locks of hair at her temples, Chen Yu took the book from her arms and placed it on the bedside table before responding warmly, “I went to see the Inari God, to discuss some matters.”
“The Inari God? But didn’t we already meet with Him during the day? Why would you go see Him again at night, especially secretly without telling me?” Jounouchi Hiromi asked curiously, clearly puzzled as to why Chen Yu would sneak out to meet the deity again.
Chen Yu, however, didn’t elaborate further, instead reminding Jounouchi Hiromi, “Just some matters, that’s all—nothing of real concern. By the way, Hiromi, do you remember the gift the Inari God gave us when we attended the banquet in His divine domain last time, which I asked you to keep safe?
That item must be kept well. If something ever happens, and I’m not around, that thing can protect both you and the baby. So you absolutely must keep it safe, and if an emergency arises, don’t hesitate—use it right away!”
Chen Yu’s words of caution immediately made Jounouchi Hiromi anxious. Hearing how seriously he spoke, her chest tightened as she hurriedly asked, her face filled with worry, “I’ll remember. But honey, what does this mean? Is something dangerous going to happen? You won’t be in danger, will you?”
“How could anything happen to me? This is merely precautionary, an extra layer of protection for you and the baby—that’s all.” Chen Yu quickly comforted Jounouchi Hiromi, gently caressing her cheek with a reassuring smile. “Darling, you also know what the Inari God and I are planning. While the techniques in the Multiverse Universal Necromancy Spell Compendium are already quite advanced, attempting to seize world rules is inherently risky.
Not to mention the possibility of the Yellow Springs invading. I’m worried that if I’m ever caught or delayed, and you and the baby face danger, that item will at least ensure your safety.”
Hearing this, Jounouchi Hiromi relaxed slightly but immediately voiced another concern, “If that’s the case, then why wouldn’t you carry that item with you? You’re going to do something dangerous—you’d be safer with it by your side, wouldn’t you? Besides, if you use that item, it could strengthen your power, and you’d be better able to protect both me and the baby!”
But faced with Jounouchi Hiromi’s heartfelt concern, Chen Yu simply shook his head, planting an affectionate kiss on her forehead before explaining, “That item isn’t suitable for me. If I use it, I won’t be able to carry out everything that needs to be done next.
As for my safety, you don’t need to worry. Did you forget that Audis is my magic pet? It carries a shard of my soul. Even if danger befalls me, I can resurrect myself through it. It’s my Life Coffin Box—as long as Audis is safe, I won’t die.”
Chen Yu’s reassurance didn’t entirely assuage Jounouchi Hiromi’s worries. After all, Chen Yu was now a demigod, and considering his current power, the fact that he was contemplating using the Life Coffin Box as a fallback demonstrated how perilous his undertaking truly was.
Still, Jounouchi Hiromi chose to bury a portion of her anxiety deep within, instead maintaining a comforting smile on the surface as she teased, “Guess I’ll need to keep a close eye on Audis, then. If it starts wandering off, and something happens to you, we wouldn’t even know where you’d reincarnate!”
As a wife, Jounouchi Hiromi knew she couldn’t let her panic and tension drag her husband down in crucial moments. Her role was to support Chen Yu to the best of her ability, ensuring he had no lingering concerns.
Thus, no matter how much she worried for Chen Yu’s safety, Jounouchi Hiromi suppressed those fears, knowing that voicing them would only trouble him. As his wife, her duty was to alleviate his burden as much as possible.
This realization brought a faint sense of regret to Jounouchi Hiromi—she happened to be pregnant at a time like this. Her limited mobility made her seal away the powers from her dragon lineage, and now she required care and protection, unable to stand by Chen Yu as she once did, to fight alongside him.
But this frustration only lingered briefly before Jounouchi Hiromi dispelled it, as she understood full well the child was already on the way and would be born in a few months. It was impossible for her to undo the Human Transformation Technique she was under now.
If she did, she might regain the powers of her Legendary Dragon Bloodline, but such strength wouldn’t significantly aid Chen Yu’s current endeavor. More critically, her child would not survive.
In light of this, the only thing Jounouchi Hiromi could do now was feign agreement, masking her inner turmoil so Chen Yu could head into his mission without any worries.
Watching as Chen Yu went to the bathroom to take a shower, then returned to bed and quickly fell asleep beside her, Jounouchi Hiromi gazed at her husband and bit her lip tightly.
This was her husband, the man she chose. He had given her an entirely different life and future, leading her down paths she had never dared imagine before.
Yet, all that time, it had always been Chen Yu sacrificing silently for her, while she had rarely been able to do anything for him. And now, she could only watch him embark on dangerous missions, incapable of even staying by his side.
This thought left Jounouchi Hiromi with the urge to cry, but she could only bite her lip and hold back the tears.
She didn’t want to wake Chen Yu up again and burden him with her worries.
If only she could do something for him! Jounouchi Hiromi wished silently, but realizing her helplessness, she eventually nestled close to her husband, burying herself tightly in his embrace…
