Volume 5 – Chapter 88(Help)

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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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Looking at the red bandana girl running over, Lumine didn't know how to face her. Even Amber who approached had wry expression of her face.

After how they parted last time, they thought if they will meet each other again, it will be as enemy. But it would still be in future not this soon.

So, an awkward silence occurred between them with neither party understanding what to say.

Spider-Monster: Grrrr!!!

Though the groaning of creature attracted their attention and both girls turned their gaze at him.

While Lumine didn't seem surprised, Amber widened her eyes in shock.

The barrage of arrows that she shot, all were charged ones and contained pryo element. Yet, even after taking all of them, the creature only a minor fur burn.

Holding her bow tightly, she was prepared to attack again. But this time, Lumine charged instead.

SWOOSH!!

Appearing in front of it, she slashed with her abyss flames covered sword.

CLING!!

The creature blocked it with one of its claws.

WAIL!!

Power of Anemo burst under her feet, launching Lumine high in the sky.

By doing so, she also dodged the other claw coming for her.

SWISH!!

Now, while in the air, anemo started gathering around her as she threw anemo blast at the creature.

FWOOSHH!

FWOOSH!!

FWOOSH!!

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BANG!!

BANG!!

BANG!!

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While the creature was taking full blunt of the attacks, Lumine landed on the ground and charged again.

SWOOSH!!

When the blasts stopped, Lumine was already in front of the creature. She then swung her sword.

SHIN!!

THUCH!!

SPLURT!!!

SPLURT!!!

Two of creature's arms got severed as blood started leaking out of it.

Amber: Woah!

The Outrider murmured from behind witnessing this. Everything happened so fast for her to even register.

She couldn't help but gulp at this.

'Amber: Just how much stronger Lumine has become after our confrontation in Mondstadt.'

As she was amazed by Lumine strength, the blonde didn't seem happy.

The Traveler clearly intended to sever the creatures head in just now. Hence, she put all of her strength into that strike.

But in the last moment, the creature brought its arms forward and protected itself. So, now, she must think of another way to kill it.

The monster was currently glaring menacingly at Lumine. Even though the blood stopped leaking thanks to its regeneration, it still didn't change the fact that it had lost two left arms.

Now it only had two right arms left which decreased its battle capabilities from a large margin.

So, right now it didn't want to do anything except tearing this human apart and feast in her blood.

The Traveler remained unfazed even after noticing the killing intent being emitted by the monster. She prepared herself for the next skirmish.

Though by know she mere had less than 5% of her reserve left. This made the situation even more dire.

At this moment the monster stepped forward, ready to charge at the blonde.

But then it titled its head in confusing and looked down, only to notice that its legs were covered in ice, stopping it from moving forward.

It didn't even realize when it happened.

Even Lumine was surprised at that as she didn't notice it till now.

???: Miss Honourable Knight. You won't mind if I also join the fray too, do you.

Hearing this familiar voice, the girl looked at the direction of the person.

Lumine: Kaeya…

The man walked from a distance and responded while smiling.

Kaeya: Yo! Always at your service.

Before the blonde could say anything, something else happened.

ZAP!!

ZAP!!

ZAP!!

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Some streaks of electro appeared and started attacking the monster who was trying to break free it legs.

???: What are you talking about? Of course, sweetie wouldn't mind if we join in the fun.

Saying a purple clothed woman also showed herself.

Lumine: ...…You are here too, Lisa.

???: She is not the only one.

SWOOSH!!

Then someone rushed from the distance and reached the monster.

The creature only had the time to turn and looked back. Only to see a woman in long blue tailcoat, holding a sword coated in anemo. Who without any hesitation stabbed her sword forward.

STAB!!

BANG!!

The force behind it, not only broke the ice holding the creature on the ground, but also threw it in the sky.

SCREECH!!

Then out of nowhere a phoenix made of pryo element came and smashed at the creature.

BOOOM!!!

The entire sky got covered in flames.

A moments later, the flame died down and the burnt creature fell.

SWOOSH!!

Though just when it was about to touch the ground, another figure came and reached the monster before swinging a greatsword made of cryo.

SHIN!!

CRACKLE!!

THUD!!

The whole creature froze and fell on the ground.

Standing up, Lumine moved her gaze around.

Lumine: Jean. Diluc. Eula.

The Acting Grandmaster looked at the blonde and smiled.

Jean: It's been a long time, Honourable Knight.

As she greeted her, they approached the Traveler along with others.

The librarian looked at her with a teasing smile and spoke.

Lisa: So, do you miss me, Sweetie?

Eula: *sigh* You started again, Lisa. At least let her have some breather.

Lisa: Ara~ Ara~ I am just making the atmosphere light.

Kaeya: Well, it's not that bad. I also agree with Lisa in this regard.

Diluc: We are in battle right now. There is no need to make it appear that we are in picnic.

Kaeya: You really are a party-pooper.

Diluc: What do you say!?

Jean: Alright. Alright. Let's calm down. There's no need to fight among ourselves.

Amber: Jean is right.

She then turned to Lumine and spoke.

Amber: Hey, Lumine. I am sure you would have never expected to meet us here, right. So, is there something you want to say.

Lumine: Idiots.

Amber: ...…

Jean: .......

Diluc: ......

Lisa: ......

Kaeya: ...….

Eula: ......

The harmonious atmosphere turned awkward again at the blonde's words.

Instead of having some happy or sad reunion, they just got a remark from her.

Seeing them turned silent, Lumine let out a sigh and shook her head before walking towards the frozen monster.

As they were looking at her action, she spoke.

Lumine: That was a very good well-planned moves, tactics, and cooperation...However...….

Stopping in front of the monster, the blonde without hesitation stabbed her sword its head.

THUCH!!

A few moments later when she confirmed that the creature was dead, the girl pulled out her sword.

As for how she was certain of its death, well, that's because she levelled up.

'Lumine: Now that I have reached Level 200, I can start my third ascension.'

With these thoughts, she turned and looked behind.

Lumine: Because you used such big and loud moves, the other creatures are definitely making their way here to check the cause of commotion. In other words, in a matter of minutes, no, a few seconds we will be surrounded by almost thousands of them.

Hearing this, all of their countenance changed.

When they saw the battle between their Honourable Knight and Spider-Monster, they knew right away that they were not its match. Hence, they made a plan to caught it off-guard and attacked it with their strongest moves.

They didn't think that far ahead that it will attract more of these monsters as their mind was only occupied in lending a hand to their Honourable Knight.

Seeing their expressions, Traveler confirmed that they really didn't think about it.

Sighing again, she looked at direction of the cave where she had been resting after every day of fighting.

'Lumine: What a loss.'

Knowing she won't be able to hide there anymore, she shook her head.

Lumine: Follow me.

Saying she dashed towards another direction without waiting their reply

Seeing that, others exchanged glances before following.

And a minute after they left, hordes of Spider-Monster appeared from every corner of the mountain and saw the frozen corpse of their brethren.

In case Lumine and others would have stayed, they would have also become like such corpse.

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A few miles away.

After running around the Dragonspine while hiding themselves in case they saw some spider-monster in the way. They finally made their way to another hideout.

It was not some cave like before but an abandoned camp.

While Jean and others were looking around, they saw a dirty flag on the ground. Looking at the image on it, they realized right away who it belonged to.

Jean: Snezhnaya.

Diluc: Tch.

Eula: So, this is Fatui camp---

Lumine: Used to be. By now, they are all killed by those monsters.

Kaeya: I see. This explains why they camp is abandoned. Fatui always cleared everything before leaving, making sure that there won't be any traces of their conduct left.

Lisa: They are also wary that due to some negligence, someone might find something that can interfere or thwart their plans.

Amber: Still, won't it attract the attention of those monsters more.

Lumine: No. Those monsters had thoroughly checked this place for any survivor before leaving. Hence, it will be safe to stay here for the time being.

Jean: Um. I am very surprised that our Honourable Knight find such a good place.

Lumine: I am no longer Honourable Knight of Mondstadt. So, don't call me that.

'Lumine: On top of that, along with this place I have a few more hiding spots all over the Dragonpine, in order to ready for the situation in which that cave got discovered...…. Even though they are not as secured as that cave, its still possible to hide there for one or two days without any issue.'

Sighing inwardly, she thought.

'Lumine: Just like Mr. Erste said. Do Not Put All your Eggs in One Basket. While travelling in danger zone, make sure to have as many safe places as possible so that in dire times, you can use them to recover and plan your next course of action.'

Jean: I only remember giving the title, not taking it back. Hence, you are still the Honourable Knight of Mondstadt.

Pausing her steps, Lumine glanced back at the Acting grandmaster and said.

Lumine: I am sure you must have heard it from Amber and others that I hate Mondstadt after what they did to Mr. Erste. Because of that I almost nearly killed Lisa, Eula, and Kaeya when they stood in my way. So, are you sure you still wanted to address me as such.

Showing a sad expression, Dandelion Knight spoke.

Jean: I truly apologize on behalf of the entire Mondstadt for wronging Mr. Herrscher. If not because of my absence, I won't let this happen since I knew that without the help of Mr. Herrscher, Mondstadt won't be able to quell the wrath and return one of Mondstadt four winds.

Stopping, the Acting Grandmaster bowed her head to Lumine.

Lumine: ......…

Becoming silence for a moment, the blonde starting walking again.

Lumine: The one you should apologize to is not me but Mr. Erste.

Jean: Don't worry, I will.

Raising her head, the woman smiled before continue.

Jean: You know what, at first, I was wondering how should I persuade you to forgive the people of Mondstadt for their folly. But now, I think it's no longer necessary.

Lumine: Hm? How so?

Lisa: I will answer that. You see, sweetie when we fought a few months ago, your killing intent and desire to kill everyone from Mondstadt was visible. But now when Jean apologizes and talk about those people, you no longer showed any such intent.

Kaeya: In other words, you no longer have any intention of killing them.

Lumine: .........

Seeing that she had no intention of speaking, they didn't press her.

Soon, they reached the depth part of the camp and entered the largest hut which was also somewhat destroyed.

They hurriedly covered those broken parts with cryo element before entering and closing it.

Once they were inside, Lumine turned and looked at them.

Lumine: From our talk just now, its certain that you are not here to arrest me or something. Hence, let's directly come to the chase. How did you find me and what do you want?

All of their expressions turned ugly as they thought about something before Eula stepped forward and spoke.

Eula: We need your help, Honourable Knight.

Lumine: My help?

Feeling surprised for a second, the blonde chuckled and spoke.

Lumine: Why do you need my help? Don't you have Yuuya?

Amber: We need your help to face him, Lumine.

Lumine: Face him? Why?

Lisa: That's because something happened to him.

Kaeya: He turned berserk and started killing and eating people while dapped in that black armour.

Diluc: We tried to stop him but were not his match.

Amber: Even when we try to reason with him, he won't listen.

Eula: We are powerless to stop him.

Jean: That's why, I need your help. We need your help. Mondstadt need your help........................…Honourable Knight.

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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