Volume 5 – Chapter 14(Yuuya’s plot)

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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 of time OR Another place.

** ** = Point Of View i.e., POV

/// /// = In Call

" " = System and when talking to it.

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---Inazuma, Narukami Island---

Even after Primis left, Ei remained motionless on her spot. She still can't believe that she was in the presence of the very "The Crimson Moon" who almost destroyed this world last year.

Even the power of all seven archons together amounted to nothing that time.

'Ei: We Archons, no, everyone in the world has a wrong illusion that "The Crimson Moon" is a Moon that has been hidden in the sky all this time but finally decided to show itself and went to sleep again. But we never expected how wrong we were. "The Crimson Moon" is currently walking in this land of Teyvat among the people and no one is aware of it.'

Gulping nervously, she started wondering what she should do. But her thoughts got interrupted when searing pain went through her body.

Ei: Guh…

Just when she nearly fell, she used one of her hands to support herself.

'Ei: I must...return to Tenshukaku…to heal myself.'

Despite the fact she gave her everything in her strongest move, she still recovered enough strength from her Musou Isshin to return to her residence.

Hence, she picked up her tachi and started walking towards Inazuma city with heavy steps.

At this one of the group of people who were watching the battle approached her.

???: A-Almighty Shogun......

The one who approached was a woman wearing black and white attire with adornments in mauve, red, and gold. There was a Clan crest adorned on various parts of her outfit. Her Electro Vision can be seen on a yellow bow attached to her belt, from which hangs a decorative black and white yuigesa. She also wore red and gold tengu-geta sandals.

Her name was Kujou Sara. She was the daughter of the Kujou Clan. She was both loyal to her clan and the Shogun. She also carried out her orders by Shogun's will.

Ei: You are still calling me Almighty after seeing my state.

Hearing this Kujou Sara clenched her fist in frustration.

She wanted to help the Shogun, that's why she brought the soldiers along with her. But after seeing how Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi was stopped with a mere finger and the real identity of the person, she also lost all will to fight.

Kujou Sara: N-No matter what, our Shogun is Almighty. And she always will be.

She replied with determination in her eyes. This made Ei become silent for a second as she looked at the soldiers behind Kujou Sara.

As if a chain reaction, all of them were also showing the same determination while doing their military salute.

Witnessing this, Ei took a deep sigh.

Ei: Lock the entire Inazuma. None of the information of "The Crimson Moon" should travel outside. And make sure that no one talks about it even in Inazuma either. From now on, it's a Taboo to even say that name. In case someone does then seize him/her under decree. That person will then be executed in front of the statue of All-seeing god.

Kujou Sara & Soldiers: By your command, Shogun!

They all bowed their heads and ran towards the Inazuma to spread this news.

Seeing them going further and further, Ei went into her thoughts.

'Ei: I don't want to see him ever again......…But I know that it's just my wishful thinking.'

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---Unknown---

After leaving Inazuma, instead of returning to Mondstadt right away, Primis entered the space-time tunnel after sending his Herrscher of the Thunder back into his Guilty Crown.

Though before proceeding further with his objective, he started pondering about something.

'Primis: It seems that because Arcueid is in deep slumber right now, my connection with her Crimson Moon form has started to deepen. It's to the point that I got her Mystic Eyes without even realizing.'

He then closed his glowing red eyes and concentrated.

A minute later, he opened them. His eyes had turned dark again. Clearly indicating that he had successfully deactivated his new Mystic Eyes.

"L-Lord, I have a question."

"Primis: Go on"

"How many of such things you have?"

"Prims: Herrschers?"

"Y-Yes. I have already seen two of them by now. Herrscher of the Void and Herrscher of the Thunder. D-D-Do you have more of them?"

Smirking, he responded with his own question.

"Primis: Do you think a Crown will only have two jewels embedded in it? Especially when it's my Crown."

"*gulp* P-Please ignore my question."

"Primis: Good. Still a piece of advice."

"W-What?"

"Primis: Don't ask questions whose answers you don't want to know."

".........I understand."

Once the conversation came to an end, Primis pulled out both orbs. He found the first one in the cave beneath Grand Narukami Shine and second one was from Ei's sword.

'Primis: Now, its time to solve my own problem.'

"Primis: Enter hibernation."

"Huh?"

"Primis: Do it."

".........… As you wish, My Lord."

DING!

DING!

DING!

+System is entering Hibernation mode+

+Will restart once Host gave the command to+

+Entering Hibernation in......…...10+

+Entering Hibernation in......…...9+

+Entering Hibernation in......…...8+

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+Entering Hibernation in......…...2+

+Entering Hibernation in......…...1+

+System entered Hibernation+

With this System window in front of Primis turned black as System' Spirit inside felt dizziness overtaking it and fell into slumber.

After being certain that System wouldn't be able to see or do anything, Primis turned his gaze back at the orbs in his hands.

'Primis: Now then...…Come, Aurora.'

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---Mondstadt---

Lumine was hurriedly making her way back after completing her work in four wind temples.

Because she was very worried about Primis, she wanted to return to his side as soon as possible.

Paimon: Lumine! Slow down!

But she didn't respond and ran past the civilians who were admiring the blue skies.

By the time she was about to dash past the fountain, a hand grabbed her shoulder.

Yuuya: Please stop, Lumine! Can't you see Paimon was hyperventilating!?

Lumine: ......…

Hearing this Lumine paused and looked back. And just like Yuuya said, Paimon was not only having a hard time catching up to her, but she was also breathing heavily.

She felt guilty seeing this and caught Paimon when she reached her.

Patting her head gently, she spoke slowly.

Lumine: I am sorry, Paimon. Because my focus was on something else, I let you suffer.

Paimon: *HUFF* *HUFF* Of course, you did. *HUFF* *HUFF* But Paimon would forgive you *HUFF* *HUFF* if you let Paimon eat tons of desserts.

Smiled at her request, she agreed right away.

Yuuya: You should also apologize to Amber, Kaeya, and Lisa since you ran away without saying anything to them.

Lumine: Um. I will do that later. By the way, what are doing here, Yuuya? I thought you would stay back.

Yuuya: I was worried about you and decided to follow. Are you okay? Please let me know, I will help in any way I can.

He spoke softly with worry, clearly visible on his face.

Lumine: Mn. I will. Thank you.

Yuuya: Anything for you.

He replied with his brightest smile. Though to his disappointment, Lumine was still as serene as water. His gentlemanly and heroic way didn't affect Lumine in the slightest.

'Yuuya: How is she still calm? Even Amber and Lisa blushed a little when I said how much I care for their safety. Even Kaeya is proud of me and willing to acknowledge me as his brother. Why is it not working on her? Is it because she was the main protagonist and is hard to conquer?'

Paimon: Hey, Lumine.

Lumine: Hm?

Paimon: That lady is waving at us.

Paimon pointed towards her left and they then saw a lady in green, inside a stall, waving in their direction.

Seeing her an excited expression appeared on Yuuya face.

'Yuuya: Yes. It's finally time for me to become an Adventurer.'

Yuuya: Let's go and see what she wants.

Lumine: You go. I want to check whether Mr. Erste woke up or not.

Paimon: Paimon is also with Lumine. You see what she wants Yuuya. Tell us about it later.

Lumine: Later then.

They then left leaving the bewildered Yuuya behind.

While looking at them going away, Yuuya gritted his teeth in frustration.

'Yuuya: Mr. Erste. Mr. Erste. Mr. Erste. Mr. Erste. Mr. Erste. Mr. Erste. That's all they said. Just what is so great about him. He is just a mere Level 1 human.'

As if he had flash of realization, Yuuya came to a conclusion.

'Yuuya: I get it. According to the plot, the traveler traveled all alone for two months before meeting up with Paimon. That person must have been the first human she met in this world after meeting Paimon. That's why she is so dependent on him. Hehe. Just you wait. I will let the Lumine, and people know that you are just dragging her down. Once Lumine will know how much of useless you are, she will come to me willingly.'

Yuuya then smiled sinisterly and planned his next course of action to tarnish Primis' reputation.

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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