Volume 5 – Chapter 54(Bloodlust)

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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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An hour ago.

Ningguang and Ganyu were hurriedly making their way towards the source of commotion.

They, of course felt a residue fragment of Primis Will which made almost all people of Liyue to fall unconscious.

By the time they reached their destination, they witnessed how they all Adepti absorbed into Ei's plane of Euthymia.

Worriedly Ganyu stretched her hand towards Cloud Retainer direction and shouted.

Ganyu: Cloud Retainer!

However, it was too later since they disappeared from their spot.

She could only lower her hand in defeat while looking at the place her parent was a second ago.

Ningguang also saw that and was surprised seeing Adepti making their appearance after so many years.

At this time, one of soldiers noticed Ningguang and hurriedly approached her. Then he explained what actually transpired here before her arrival. This greatly shocked her as she hasty made her way towards the injured Keqing.

Ningguang: Ganyu! Hurry, come here!

Snapping out of her thought, Ganyu rushed to her side and saw Keqing condition.

Ganyu: Lady Ningguang, this...

Ningguang: Heal here fast. Her condition is getting worse at each passing second.

Ganyu: Um. Right way.

Next, she joined her hand and invoked her Adeptus power.

She was soon surrounded by golden aura before she pointed towards Keqing. The aura engulfed Keqing and started healing her injuries at the speed of naked eyes. But then…

ZAP!!

BANG!

Ganyu: Ngh!

A purple bolt came out of Keqing and pushed Ganyu away as if preventing her from mending Keqing wounds too fast.

Ningguang: Ganyu!

Ganyu: I am…ok.

Hearing this, Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing let out a sigh of relief before returning her attention to Keqing who was only left with light injuries.

Ningguang: What was that just now?

Ganyu: ...That thunderbolt was purer and stronger than a normal electro element. The only one who can capable of using such pure elementals are Adepti and Gods.

Ningguang: Wha--- Are you trying to say that the woman Keqing faced was an Adeptus?

Ganyu: The possibility is high, Lady Ningguang.

The atmosphere turned tense at this. Both women had solemn expression on their face.

There was one more thing that Ganyu didn't mention. As a half-adeptus and the one you spent almost 2,000 years with other Adepti in Jueyun Karst, Ganyu recognized right away that it was not the Adepti who pulled Ei into a realm but was another way around.

Hence, she was having a very bad feeling about it.

'Ganyu: Cloud Retainer, please be safe.'

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While Ganyu was praying for Cloud Retainer safety, Primis had returned to Wanmin Restaurant.

Once he entered, Xiangling jumped at him and hugged him tightly while crying her eyes out.

She was already in a lot of pressure because of Human meat incident but when her father fell unconsciousness all of sudden and was not responding to her call, it made her panic even more.

Thankfully just when she was about to have a mental breakdown, Primis returned.

He then heard everything his student had to say before making her let go of her worry by promising her that her father was fine and would wake up after some rest.

Once she relaxed, all of her mental fatigue hit her right away and she soon fell asleep in his arms.

Next, Primis sent Chef Mao back to his room before returning Xiangling's room with her in his embrace.

Hence, right now, he was sitting on the bed while the owner was sleeping peacefully with her head lying peacefully on Primis lap and her hands were hugging her friend Guoba. Guoba also played a big role in keeping Xiangling's sanity in sane till Primis return.

While Primis fingers were passing through his student hairs, his attention was towards the direction where the battle was currently happening.

It might be difficult for others to see it since Ei took them to her realm, Primis eyes can easily see it.

Witnessing how Ei was overpowering them, Primis started talking with Satella to pass some time.

{Primis: So, even if you are awake, you still don't recover enough to come out yet.}

{Satella: Um. For now, I can only see what is happening outside and order my shadows to protect you. Though you might have already noticed that my power is weaker compared to before. Mostly because I am still recovering. As for the reason I wake up faster...…}

{Primis: That because even if you are under me, my Guardians are more connected to the world they are guarding. In you, "Witches of Sins" case, its "Multiverse Library". Since "Multiverse Library" is fully restored, it's energy and essence can now focused on reviving its guardians. That's how I made the relationship between a world and its guardians in the first place.}

{Satella: I see. That explained everything. That's how I----Wait a minute! Revive! Prime, did you mean resurrection from dead!?}

{Primis: Yes.}

{Satella: ...}

{Primis: All those under me are connected with me. In case any of you die, it won't affect me much. However, if I perish, you all will follow along. That's what happened. When I died at 'that' being's hand----}

{Satella: All of us disappeared too.}

{Primis: Exactly. And with my return, you are back too.}

{Satella: ......}

{Primis: Are you angry that you died because of me?}

{Satella: No. I am glad.}

{Primis: Oh…}

{Satella: When we decided to come with you, we are prepared for it. On top of that....... I don't want to live in a world without you, Prime. So, I am more than happy to follow you even in death.}

{Primis: ......….}

{Satella: And to be able to see you the first thing after waking was the best I could ever ask for.}

{Primis: ......….}

{Satella: After all, ...…. I love you, Prime. And I will do anything for you and will go where you go.}

{Primis: .............I see.}

With this, the rest of time went in silence.

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---An hour later---

Ei returned triumphant while Adepti were laying on the ground in defeat.

As everyone in the scene were looking at the spectator in front with horrified expression, there an anxious shout.

Ganyu: Cloud Retainer!

The Half-Adeptus ran towards the heavy injured Cloud Retainer.

As she crouched down near her and checked her, her eyes were soon covered with mist. She had never seen Cloud Retainer in such condition before.

Ningguang: It's you!

The Tianquan of Liyue Qixing was shocked seeing Ei. She had seen Makoto with Primis before. And since Ei and Makoto are twins, she thought of her as Makoto.

Though before she could say anything else, an angry shout resounded all of sudden.

???: Master!!!! How dare you!!!!

THRUST!!!

An ice spear came out of nowhere and aimed for Ei.

Ei: Hmph.

CLANG!!

Too bad that such attack was not enough to catch Ei's off guard. She easily parried it and looked at the perpetrator in front.

The person who attacked was young woman with braided silver hair with black hair gradients with a black and white hair accessory on her right side of the head and wore a black bodysuit with a white top and wore red tassels and a red tassel earring. She was wearing red ropes around her that tied into a bow and held her Cryo Vision.

Ei: And who might you be?

???: I am Shenhe. Cloud Retainer disciple.

Ei: Is that so. Even your master can't do anything against me and was lying down there. What can you possibly accomplish on your own?

Shenhe: You!

Not liking the fact how her master was insulted, Shenhe started swinging her spear rapidly with her full power. Clearly intenting to kill.

SLASH!!

CLANG!!

THRUST!!

DING!!!

SHIN!!!

CRING!!!

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Nevertheless, no matter which angle or spot she attacked, Ei casually parried and deflected all of her moves without even bothering moving from her spot.

Shenhe was one of the strongest mortals in this world due to her long-term years of training and discipline through the Adepti's teachings. Yet, in the end, she was just a mortal who didn't even reach Adeptus level. Hence, how could she possible be an opponent of an Archon who far surpassed Adepti.

As a result, Ei didn't even take her seriously and soon got bored.

Ei: What a waste of time.

Saying this, she deflected another one of Shenhe's attack and zoom past her.

SHIN!!

BOOM!!!

Shenhe: ARGH!!!

After a bit of silence, Shenhe body burst into Electro, causing her to fell on the ground as her vision started fading away in darkness.

Ningguang: .......

Ganyu: ......…

All Soldiers: .......

The people around were looking at the scene in shocked. They of course felt Shenhe pressure when she was on offensive. But then in the next instant, Ei defeated her with just one move. They can even see that she didn't even broke a sweat to take care of Shenhe.

Ningguang and Ganyu who were standing together also aghast witnessing this and the half-adeptus asked in trembling voice.

Ganyu: L-Lady Ningguang….

Ningguang: Y-Yes.

Ganyu: A moment ago, you said "It's you!". Does this m-mean you know who this w-w-woman is?

Ningguang: I-I do...…You know the man I told you look for. The one who sent you back with a message.

Ganyu: I know. What does he have to do with her?

Ningguang: From the intel I have gathered, that man and this woman are...couple.

Ganyu: Wha!!!!

Ei: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let alone Ganyu even Ei who heard it with her sharp hearing was shocked. Though she didn't show it on face. She was barely here in Liyue for a day and there was already a rumour about her like this. Then she remembered a kiss between her and Primis that happened before and a light blush appeared on her face which she hurriedly hid.

She then gave it some thought and concluded that the rumour must be about Primis and Makoto. This calmed her somewhat. Then she recalled the look Makoto was giving her once Primis departed. At that time, she was too preoccupied with kiss that she didn't it much thought. But now that she looked back...…

'Ei: Could it be that instead of Makoto the one "The Crimson Moon" kissed first was me?'

Unconsciously, the corner of her lips rose a little and she felt somewhat content inside.

Though it was short-lived as she felt a terrifying bloodthirsty feeling behind.

Returning to her cold look, Ei looked back and noticed a red aura coming out of her Shenhe.

Though, Ei only rose one of her brows at it, Ganyu face turned pale.

Ganyu: This is bad, Lady Ningguang. We should retreat from here.

Ningguang: Huh? Why?

Ganyu: I heard of bits and pieces about her from Cloud Retainer. From she told me that, Shenhe can be quite ferocious. Whenever her temper gets the better of her, she is likely to start obliterating her surroundings.

Ningguang: You are saying that the bloodlust she is releasing right now means she is about to go berserk.

Ganyu: I am afraid so.

Ningguang: Then let's hurry and leav----

Though her words were cut short as she saw someone who was approaching Ei.

'Ningguang & Ganyu: Him.'

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Back to the battlefield.

Primis: Well, well, well. What do we have here? A beast who is about to go rampage.

Seeing Primis, Ei was a bit surprised but then she recalled what they did again and looked away to hide her slight red face.

Primis: Well, done. You really did show these Adepti their place.

Returning to her stoic look, she replied.

Ei: But with their high pride, I don't think it will be enough.

Primis: I will take care of it and will see how long their pride will last...…. For now.

He turned his attention to Shenhe who got back on her feet and was now looking at him and Ei's with her now red bloodthirsty eyes. Even the colour of her hair started to change.

Primis looked at the red ropes that were on the ground. Shenhe got these red ropes from Cloud Retainer to suppress her homicidal tendencies. But these ropes were so strong that they even suppress Shenhe's emotions to the point she became cold. And now that these ropes come undone, all of her suppressed emotions will rush out.

Ei: What are you going to do with her?

Of course, Primis had no intention of making Shenhe wore those red ropes again. Because....

Primis: I am sure Morax will be more than in case I will take this 'beast' for myself for the price of sparing the Adepti.

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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