Volume 5 – Chapter 108(Old Face)

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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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Hearing this Makoto was thrilled. Not only because Primis woke up but also because he was addressing himself as 'We'.

She had asked Primis to address himself like an Emperor as even if the coronation ceremony wasn't done, he was already a Ruler in everyone's eyes.

That time Primis said we would think about it later. But now he started doing so.

If she had to guess, it must be because Primis had already become the Ruler of Three Realms when he created that Cycle of Reincarnation. Hence, he realized that it was about time to change.

While she couldn't see fully thanks to the bed curtains, she still kneeled and answered.

Makoto: My Lord, you have been sleeping for a year.

After falling silent for a moment, he spoke.

Primis: What happened while We were away?

Makoto: Don't worry, My Lord. Everything is going fine. We all handle it and make sure your absence won't be known to others. Though…

Primis: People have started to suspect.

Makoto: Yes, My Lord.

Primis: Was there any attack by the Invaders?

Makoto: None, My Lord. We have also started to worry about it. It seems to be calm before the storm.

'Primis: It must be because of Our display before slumber. Hence, other worlds must be afraid, thinking that We live in the world they are attacking… But because there has been no movement or retaliation for the last year, they will soon put away their worry and start attacking again.'

Primis: The Invaders can show up any day now. So, don't let your guard down.

Makoto: I understand, My Lord.

At this time, he felt something and looked to his right.

To his surprise, he saw Ei sitting on the chair at the side and sleeping while letting her head rest on her crossed arms on the bed.

One of her hands was even holding tightly to his.

Makoto: This…Well...

Noticing where Primis was looking, the first electro archon scratched her cheeks and spoke.

Makoto: I apologize on her behalf if she disturbed you. It's just that… ever since Lord went into a deep slumber, whenever she was free after work, Ei came here and spent the rest of her free time here.

Primis: Every day?

Makoto: Yes, every day.

{Primis: Ais.}

{Ais: It's true, My Lord. She also recounted everything she did every day, believing you heard her before taking a rest like this by your side until the next day came when she had to leave for work again.}

Primis: ....

Sensing his silence, Makoto thought he was furious and hurriedly spoke.

Makoto: My Lord, let me wake her up and ask her to apologize for her beha---

Primis: No need.

Makoto: Huh?

He spoke.

This time, Primis's voice was unusually soft which also stunned Makoto.

He then put his other free hand on Ei's head and started caressing her gently.

Primis: It's fine.

Makoto: ...…If you say so, My Lord.

The room became quiet again.

But some time later, there was a movement.

As if sensing his touch, Ei's eyelids trembled before she slowly opened her eyes.

Primis: Good Morning.

When these words fell, she raised her head and looked at Primis who had a light smile on his face.

After being stunned for a moment, Ei also smiled back and spoke.

Ei: Um. Good morning.

They kept looking at each other for a few minutes before Ei decided to stand up. However, she still refused to let go of his hand. As if afraid that he would disappear if she would do so.

Makoto: Ei, come here for a second.

Hearing this, she had no choice but to let go reluctantly.

Makoto walked over to the wardrobe and opened it while discussing something with Ei.

Letting them do whatever they wanted, Primis left the bed and stood up.

His eyes then fell on the mirror near the wall. Looking at it, he saw the changes in him.

First, was his height which had increased by 2 inches.

Second, was his hair which had grown longer. The one behind had reached his shoulder while the front was reaching his jawline. Thanks to that one of his eyes was covered.

So, he parted them a little so that both his eyes could be visible. As for cutting his hair, no thank you, he was fine. He didn't mind long hairs.

The third and last thing was his eyes. They were no longer the dark eyes he normally had in the "Planar Lord" template. Now they were his new blue eyes with a ripple pattern over the eyeball with three commas in the inner circle. Two in one. One in Another.

When Primis created them for the first time, he knew it was only temporary because combining different eye powers required time. But the last year was enough for integration. Hence, these eyes have become Primis permanent eyes and will remain like this no matter which template he will use from now onwards.

As Primis checked his body to see if everything was fine, Ei returned. Though now she had a shoulder coat in her hand.

She then carefully dapped it over his shoulder and adjusted it, to fit perfectly before nodding her head.

Ei: You want to check how everything is going?

Primis: Yeah. Better show Our face to others so they can let go of their worry.

Ei: Um.

Next, she walked over to his right and used one hand to grab his arm and the other to hold his hand tightly while intertwining their fingers. It was as if she was supporting him.

He glanced at her and seeing her still calm and collected expression, he didn't speak and let her be.

While the two people remained calm, Makoto lips twitched witnessing this.

'Makoto: She is becoming bolder with each passing day.'

Ultimately, she could only sigh and put those thoughts away before opening the door for Primis and Ei.

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As he walked down the hall with Ei by his side and Makoto behind them, the soldiers stationed saw them.

Seeing him, an excited expression appeared on their face as respect, reverence, and worship could be seen in their eyes.

Primis: Relax.

He spoke before the soldiers could kneel and told them to focus on their task.

He was not surprised by the looks they were giving him. Makoto had already notified him that just like a carpet of Lycoris flowers came from the sky and took the souls of the people of Mondstadt, the same happened here in Inazuma.

Meeting their family, friends, and loved ones again was enough for them to let go of all their suppressed sadness and pain.

And knowing that they were going to a better place, they all waved goodbye happily. With this, even the slightest hatred the people had for Primis and Ei in their hearts vanished.

Now, only respect, reverence, and loyalty were left.

By the time, Primis and Ei reached the entrance of Tenshukaku, Makoto left to let others know about this happy news.

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There weren't many changes in Inazuma except, that the whole town was fully decorated like it was time for the festive.

And since Primis told them they should focus more of their time on training, the town didn't show any sign of expanding.

Since it was time for the drill, the only people who could be seen were the soldiers patrolling around the area. Not that surprising since all the survivors of Inazuma were now part of the Shogun's army. They would only be seen during their resting period.

While Primis and Ei were walking down the streets looking at everything around them, a voice called them from behind.

???: You both look good together.

Stopping they looked back and saw the person who spoke.

Primis: Well, thank you…Though We never thought We would see you here in Inazuma, Zhongli.

Yes, the person was none other than the Geo Archon of Liyue Harbor, Morax. Albeit he was currently going by the name, Zhongli.

Zhongli: The commotion you created shocked the entire world. You promised that you would explain what was going on. But since you didn't come for a long time, I realized something must have happened, so I came here to check.

Primis: In other words, you were worried about Our well-being.

Zhongli: I won't deny that.

Primis: Hmm…Since there is nothing here right now, let's go to Tenshukaku to talk.

Zhongli: Not a bad plan. Still, I have a place you will like.

Primis: Here, in Inazuma?

Zhongli: Yes.

Primis: Led the way.

Zhongli: Sure.

They all then started walking again, following Zhongli. On the way, they were having casual talk between them.

Before long they reached a place that Zhongli mentioned. It was a restaurant. And looking at the name, Primis realized which it belonged to.

Sighing, Primis gave him a look.

Primis: Seriously?

Zhongli: Seriously.

Seeing him nodding, Primis sighed again before sitting on the table outside.

Ei took place beside while Zhongli sat in front.

Zhongli: Let's wait for some time. The owner has gone to collect some ingredients and will return soon.

Primis: Fine.

Primis then took out a kettle and some tea leaves from his inventory. Once the materials were out, Ei took them and started brewing tea.

This astonished Zhongli as he had never expected Raiden Shogun to know something other than fighting.

But then he hurriedly swallowed his saliva when he saw Ei glaring at him.

Ei: You are thinking something rude, aren't you, Morax?

Zhongli: Ahem. No, it must be your imagination.

However, he soon started sweating as Ei was still staring at him.

Fortunately, at the last moment, Primis came to his rescue.

Primis: In any case, Zhongli there is something We want to ask you. To be more exact, it's a proposal.

At this Ei looked away and he let out a sigh of relief.

Zhongli: Let me hear.

Primis: We want you to join Our guild.

Zhongli: Guild? You mean your Empire, right?

Primis: No, We literally mean Guild which We created.

Zhongli: That's unexpected. I never expect someone like you to do so.

Primis: There are many things about Us you don't know about.

Zhongli: That's true. So, should I take it as others have already joined it?

He spoke while glancing at Ei who was still focusing on tea.

Primis: No. This proposal is only for you.

Zhongli: Huh? Why me?

Primis: You want to retire and experience the world from the perspective of a mortal, don't you?

Zhongli: Yes.

Primis: We will give you something new. Like many different and bigger worlds to explore. The worlds whose main focus is not elemental powers but something else. The worlds that are on the brink of collapse but they succeeded in surviving somehow as their will to live hasn't died yet. The Worlds took their technology to the heights where they could even stand toe-to-toe with the ones with magic and other forms of energy. Countless possibilities, opening countless paths...… What do you say? Interested?

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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