Volume 5 – Chapter 91(System)
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Author Note:
[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.
{ } = When talking through Telepathy.
' ' = When thinking in your mind.
<< >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.
--- --- = When describing a certain period OR Another place.
** ** = Point Of View i.e., POV
/// /// = In Call
" " = System and when talking to it.
「 」 = Thoughts being heard
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He then turned his gaze away started staring at the ceiling.
Even though he had been busy with his stuff all this this, he always had an eye on Lumine to see how she was doing. That's why he was aware of everything she had done or been doing after he left.
Nevertheless, right now he had another thing to worry about.
Primis: Makoto. Ei.
Albeit he said that reviving them was just as a matter of fact for him and both accepted it calmly, Primis knew it was just a facade.
In truth, the twins were shaken to their very core. It was especially for the case of Ei.
Ever since the death of her closed ones, Ei had shut her heart for the pursuit of only one thing in her life. Eternity. So, that she won't die.
Yet, she died so easily by the hand of Ais. This affected her greatly.
Makoto was also the same. While she was somewhat better than Ei, she was also having hard time accepting that she died the second time.
Hence, Primis decided to give them some space for now. Still, he knew that he must find time to visit them later.
Putting those thoughts away for now, muttered under his breath.
Primis: Now that my Sword Princess has returned, some plans need to be changed.
Then he closed his eyes and focused on his recovery.
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A Few Hours Ago.
Mondstadt, Dragonspine.
Old Fatui Hideout.
All the Knights of Favonius were looking at Lumine with incredulous expression.
One should know that, only after arriving the City of Freedom, Lumine completed her 1st-Ascension.
Yet, now in less than six months, she was ready for the 3rd-Ascension.
In other words, she was already...
'Knights of Favonius: Level 200!'
Sensing their stares, Lumine remained silent.
Compared to them, she was not that proud of reaching Level 200. Why? Because she didn't reach such level on her own. It was mostly thanks to the System she got in this world.
Otherwise, in normal scenario, it would take years to be able to reach such Level.
She still remembered how she shared the information of system with Primis and told him that there's a system shop from which she can buy a lot of stuffs. Like potions, equipment, weapons, items, materials, and even skills.
While she was excited at this, Primis didn't show any change in expression hearing this. On the contrary, he warned her not to rely on the System instead.
He told her that depending on System will bring more harm than good.
She still remembered what he answered when she asked the reason.
"Primis: Because System can Betray you at your most important moment of time and when you need it the most."
Hence, at most she should use System for gaining experience and for its inventory feature. NEVER buy or USE anything that System gave you as a reward or something.
By now, Primis was aware of every secret of Systems. That's why he never even depended on his own system. The Grandmaster Rank he reached was in truth thanks to his own efforts and skills which he acquired and went through in his previous lives. Hence, by the time, he got System, he already had them deeply engraved in his body, mind, and soul.
And since we are talking about the secrets of Systems, Primis also knew all the secrets of his system. The things that were currently buried deep inside it.
As well as the truth of Twilight. The things she was trying hard to hide from him.
It was to the point that if Primis wanted, he can erase Twilight and stopped all her plans, whenever he free like it.
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Back to the Present.
As Lumine was thinking of Primis words, she realized something.
'Lumine: Wait a minute! If in normal cases, it takes a lot of time to raise your level, how can Yuuya become stronger so fast!? Not only that if everything that Mr. Erste said about Berserker Armour is true than this armour should be known in the world. Yet, no one know about it. According to Lisa, there is no mention of such armour even in the history of Teyvat. Then how did Yuuya acquire it? Could it be...….'
In the next second, her eyes widened.
'Lumine: Yuuya, he is a person from another word like me. And also have a system. That explains how he is rapidly becoming strong like me and have that armour and sword. Either he must have bought it from his system shop or it's the reward given by his system.'
By now, she had calmed herself and a serious expression appeared on her face.
'Lumine: What a blunder. I was taking my time at the outermost part of the mountain killing the monsters, thinking by the time I will raise by level high enough and get the thing in the core of the Dragonspine, my winning against Yuuya is inevitable.... But now I can't delay it any further. Because if I am becoming stronger thanks to the system, the same can be said about Yuuya...… So, I must hurry before he become too strong to handle.'
At this time, Traveler noticed the silence around her. Raising her head and saw everyone were looking at her quietly.
Lumine: Hmm? What's the matter?
Amber: Well, all of sudden, Lumine, you turned stand still. When we are about to call you, this 'Lady' stopped us. Saying not to disturb you since you seem to be pondering about something important.
The Outrider replied while scratching her cheek and pointing towards Moon.
Hearing this, Traveler spoke.
Lumine: I see.
Then she looked at Moon and continued.
Lumine: Thank you.
Moon: Um.
The woman nodded accepting Lumine gratitude.
Jean: Is something the issue, Honourable Knight? You appear very serious in thoughts.
Looking at her, Lumine sighed and spoke.
Lumine: Yeah. I just realized that we must hurry up to the core of the mountain. The more we delay, the more dire the situation of Mondstadt will become.
Jean: You're right. We must make hast---
Moon: Did you forget what I just said? You all will be dead halfway through.
Kaeya: Is it because there are even more monsters there?
Moon: Worst. They are even a lot stronger than one you have been facing here.
Everyone expressions turned grave at this.
Amber: Then, is there no other way to rush our destination?
Lumine: There is.
This made all eyes fell on her.
As they were waiting for her to continue, the Traveler was looking at the silver-haired woman.
Lumine: Lady Moon, can you help us?
Moon: Oh?
Feeling surprised, the woman raised one of her brows and spoke.
Moon: We have this talk before and you knew my answer.
Lumine: I know. But right now, we are pressing for time. Hence, I am willing to take everything into account. So, please tell us, what we need to pay in order to get your assistance.
Moon: You think you can afford it.
Knowing this will happen, Lumine bit her lips and took a pouch out of her inventory before throwing it towards the crystal-haired woman.
Lumine: I hope...this...…will suffice.
She spoke while gritting her teeth.
Moon: Hmm?
The woman caught the pouch and opened it.
In the next second, surprise appeared on her face. Now, she understood while Traveler looked like her heart was bleeding.
Moon: 521 Rank_3 Primogems. Huh. You really are richer than you appear.
Knights of Favonius: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While the woman calmed herself, the same can't be said for others.
As said before, compared to game, things were different in reality. In this World, the Primogems are distinguished in Ranks. Where Rank_1 being the lowest and Rank_5 being the highest and rarest.
And every rank of Primogems were equal to thousands of their previous rank. i.e., ...
1 Rank_1 Primogem = None
1 Rank_2 Primogem = 1,000 Rank_1 Primogems.
1 Rank_3 Primogem = 1,000 Rank_2 Primogems.
1 Rank_4 Primogem = 1,000 Rank_3 Primogems.
1 Rank_5 Primogem = 1,000 Rank_4 Primogems.
At every higher ascension, you need higher ranked Primogems.
In Lumine case, to complete her 3rd-Ascension, she needed Rank_2 Primogems. And for 4th-Ascenion in future, she required Rank_3 Primogems which she just gave to Moon.
Higher ranked Primogems are rarer and more difficult to find.
In market, cost of a single Rank_3 Primogem went as high as billions moras. No wonder, Lumine faced turned ugly while giving to Moon.
Lumine: These are.... all I have. For the lower rank ones, I only have sufficient Rank_2 Primogems to complete my 3rd-Ascension. Hence, I can't give them. As for Rank_1 Primogems and Moras, I am sure someone like you is not interested in them.
Moon: True. I am not interested in that garbage.
Lumine: So…
Moon: Still not enough.
Lumine: Eh?
Diluc: You're kidding, right!? How can Rank_3 Primogems not enough!?
Moon: Silence, Mortal!
The red-haired jolted as his body straightened up.
Moon voice just now contained an authority which made no one to question her.
Seeing that no one else was speaking, she turned to Traveler again.
Moon: Rank_3 Primogems might be rare and expensive, but for an Adeptus like me, they still don't hold much value.
Lumine: What else…do you.... want?
Moon: What else do you have?
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A few minutes later.
Lumine and all other Knights of Favonius have downcast expression on their face.
The silver-haired woman took almost everything they had in their inventory and visions. Leaving them with just their weapon and some water.
The Traveler could only at her empty inventory with blank expression. She thought she could trick the woman by giving only a few stuffs. But too bad, she saw through her lies in an instant.
As a punishment of lying to her, the woman even took all the moras and Rank_1 Primogems which she deemed trash. She was even going to take her Rank_2 Primogems but Jean and other stepped forward and gave what they have in possession. This stopped the woman from doing so.
So now, they all turned broke.
Moon: Nice doing business with you.
The crystal-haired woman showed her radiant smile but too bad none of them were interested in appreciating it.
Eula: So, now will you...…
Moon: Of Course. Since we have such an heartful trade just now, I will help you in the journey to the depth of Mondstadt.
Tick marks appeared on everyone forehead at this.
'Lumine & Knights of Favonius: Heartful Trade! It was clearly a daylight robbery!'
Still, in the end, they can only sigh in defeat since they were on the weaker side as they needed her help more than anyone else.
Moon: Alright. Alright. Stop showing such depressed looks.... Lumine, right?
Lumine: Y-Yes?
Moon: I have seen you use the power of Abyss. To tell you the truth, it's very crude. Hence, as an added bonus, I will teach you how to use them more correctly and precisely.
Lumine: Really!
The Traveler asked with sparkling eyes.
You know in Teyvat, there's many people who can use Anemo and other elements. If asked, they will be able to tell her how they used theirs. Heck, there's even Venti whose knowledge of Anemo was higher than anyone else.
But the power of Abyss of exception.
Till now, from the information she gathered and learnt, the only one who can use the power of Abyss were the Abyss Order. And they were the enemy of the world. Hence, Lumine can't afford to go to them and learnt about it. She was sure in case she tried then they will force her to join them.
As a result, Lumine didn't find anyone who can give her in depth knowledge on how to use the power of Abyss. Well, she was sure that Primis could teach her if she asked, but currently he was in Inazuma.
Hence, Moon offer was nonetheless accepted.
Seeing the way Lumine was looking at her, Moon lips twitched before she brought Lumine out of her stupor.
Moon: Ahem. Anyway, let's hurry with our journey. I will teach you about on the way.
Lumine: Yes!
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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