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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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Moving his gaze away from the paper in his hand, Primis gave a Makoto a deep look as if saying "Are you kidding me?".
Understanding what he was implying, Makoto hurriedly spoke.
Makoto: I am not joking, My Lord. I really think it should be best thing to do.
???: I also agree with Makoto.
CLICK!!
At this time, the door opened and Ei walked in while chiming her twin sister words.
Turning his attention at her, he spoke.
Primis: It's nothing more than a waste of time. And in the first place, as a God, I don't need to go through such tedious process of mortals in order to rule them. I can rule them whenever I want.
Ei: I won't deny that. As a God, such things are of no importance to us but for mortals these things mean a lot.
Makoto: Um. Currently, even though Inazuma is yours, there will still a thought in people mind that "The Crimson Moon" is here only for the time being and will leave eventually.
Ei: Or before leaving, he might kill everyone here. The news of Shogun's Army being his might just be façade to hide his true intentions or something.
Makoto: That's why if Lord does a coronation ceremony and declare yourself as the ruler of Inazuma, such thought will vanish.
Ei: On the contrary, they will be elated knowing that Inazuma is now not only under the protection of Raiden Shogun but also the very "The Crimson Moon" who no one in this world can go against.
Primis didn't reply and remained silent.
「 Primis: My Coronation Ceremony to ascend as the new Ruler of Inazuma. Huh. 」
'All Women: Wait! WHAT!!'
{Satella: I agree too!!! I also want to witness the process of Prime becoming Ruler!!}
{Primis: Seriously? You too?}
{Satella: Yes!! So, hurry up and accept it, Prime.}
{Primis: ...….}
Primis: Hmmm.
Putting the paper done, he leaned back on his seat and went deep into his thoughts.
「 Primis: I guess I need to change my plans a bit...…I was thinking of doing it later but I guess I will do it sooner. 」
'All Women: What is he planning now?'
As he was looking at the ceiling a profound feeling started emitting in his eyes.
「 Primis: My +$=|@#~>_# (Template 1: The Black Swordsman) made my body, soul, and mind reach the limit of `;>]]@'*[^(2nd-Level Existence)......…My [=|:-$>)}/(Template 2: Planar Lord) merged them into one and make it even more purer......….Now it's time to create /|@&?;>!.>(Template 3). And it will also be the last one. Once It will reach the limit, I will ready to start my ascension to become ![]?/)<,(&(3rd-Level Existence). 」
Even though Primis was thinking about it, he knew it won't be easy. Because the difference between 2nd and 3rd Level Existence were akin to a grain of sand versus a whole planet.
There's no comparison to begin with. Hence, taking that step would be a difficulty.
If before his chances of becoming 3rd-Level Existence were almost NULL then with after reaching the limit of all three of his templates, the chances reached one-billionth.
That's as far as it can increase. Adding any more templates would be pointless.
Anyway, as he was thinking about it, Makoto and Ei countenance changed drastically.
Even though many important words were redundant, they knew what Primis was thinking was earth shattering. And especially after hearing the word "ascension".
'Makoto & Ei: Are you saying Lord/He can become even stronger than he already is!?'
Such thoughts made their blood turned cold.
Not surprisingly since if the current "The Crimson Moon" already had the power to destroy the world, where would he stood once he ascended to even higher level.
Such thing, they didn't dare to imagine.
Hence, they hurriedly stopped thinking about it since it won't be good for their health.
Fortunately, at this moment, Primis lowered his head and looked at them before speaking.
Primis: I accept.
Hearing this both gave a sigh of relief as a beautiful smile appeared on both their faces.
He then picked up the document and put his attention on it.
Primis: I will leave all the preparation and the day of coronation for you both to decide.
Makoto & Ei: Yes!
Primis: Um. You both are dismissed.
Hearing this, they nodded and left.
Since they had to plan everything from the beginning to end, Makoto also leave to talk with others about it.
After all, this wasn't some small event which happened in Inazuma time-by-time before. This was a major one.
And since it's "The Crimson Moon" coronation, they wanted to make it as Grand as they can.
While the sisters were talking among themselves and making their way out of the Tenshukaku, back in the room, Primis moved to the side and started looking outside from the window behind him.
Primis: I should also start making the final arrangement. After that, the only way forward is by......… ascending.
He mumbled under his breath.
Primis: And the source power of this template will be...…
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Mondstadt, Dragonspine.
SHIN!!
THUCH!!
THUD!!
With the final swung of Lumine's sword, creature fell on the ground devoid of life.
This creature was not the only one. Many more corpses of such creatures could be around the feet of Traveler.
For the last months, Lumine was moving from one part of the mountain to another, killing these creatures while slowly making her way towards the center of the mountain.
And it wasn't easy.
As she went deeper, not only the numbers of these creatures increased but also their strength. Making it difficult for her to speed up her journey.
Looking at the corpse of the creature, Lumine eyes glowed a bit.
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Spider-Monster, Stage I
Level 180
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Seeing the level of the monster, she couldn't help but groan inwardly.
Next, she checked her own level.
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Lumine ----> Level 199(47↑)
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After three months of fighting, Lumine was finally close to reaching Level 200. Once attaining it, she can start her third ascension. And she also checked and confirmed that she had enough materials to do so.
Putting her sword away, she decided to return back to her hideout to recover her reserve. Even though fighting these monsters can help her get a lot of experience, it was still taxing for her.
Slowly and cautiously, she made her way back and reached her destination after some time.
It's a small cave enough for two people. There was nothing especial about it, except it was near some broken debris making it difficult for others to find.
The blonde also found this cave by luck while running away from a group of these spider-monsters who found and started chasing her.
Entering inside, she moved some rocks and closed the entrance of the cave. There was only enough space for the light to came in.
With this, she lowered her guard and relaxed.
Even though it was just a mere cave, it still provided her with some sense of protection.
She then took out some dry ration from her inventory and started eating it. It tasted terrible but she still swallowed it with some water.
In truth, she had some delicacies in inventory. However, she can't afford to take them out.
Why? Well, her inventory stopped the time of everything that was placed in it. So, the piping hot food was still the same as when it was prepared.
As a result, if she took it out, their smell of the food will travel in the atmosphere and those creatures with their sharp-noses will definitely be attracted to her location. That's why she didn't take them out.
Paimon also had been complaining she wanted to eat something good instead of this garbage. But after some persuading, she calmed down and stopped bothering Lumine about it since she also knew that danger lurked every corner of his place.
Another time, the blonde would have called Paimon out to have some useless talk before taking a nap. But this time, she sighed and she went into her thoughts.
'Lumine: So, Mr. Erste is going to become the emperor of one of the Seven Nations. The Nation which was once ruled, the Electro Archon, Raiden Shogun....... But why?'
That's the question of every woman who could Primis thoughts but were not in Inazuma. Hence, they lacked the complete knowledge.
From his thoughts, they can conclude some things like, Inazuma was invaded during the absence of Raiden Shogun and suffered greatly. In rage, Raiden Shogun destroyed these invaders when they came next time. Hence, now situation had calmed down their somewhat.
That's all they could conclude as they lacked many small pieces to make a full picture of the true situation of Inazuma.
Just what could have transpired that let such thing to happen. And why Raiden Shogun was not saying anything about it.
Thinking about it made Lumine's head hurt. So, she just relaxed on the wall behind, she mumbled.
Lumine: No matter what circumstances let it happen, the point is.........I want to see Mr. Erste coronation ceremony. So, I must hurry up with my work here in Mondstadt and make by way to Inazuma......…Let's just hope, it won't be over by then.
Saying, she closed her eyes and decided to take a rest.
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Thirty Minutes later.
The girl's eyes snapped open as she heard some sound outside.
She raising her guard and she stopped her breathing to prevent any voice from leaking out.
Other time, she would have left the cave to confront this uninvited guest. But since she can't see what's outside, she didn't want to take the risking of charging stupidly, when there's a high-possibility that there can be more than one enemy.
On top of that, with her current reserve, she will have hard time confronting three of those creatures let alone more. She also can't forget that the fighting can attract others, resulting in revealing her hiding spot and making it difficult for her to return here.
Hence, she waited for the time to pass while hoping those outside would leave.
It seemed that her prayers were heard as after sometime, there was no sound. Still, the blonde didn't let her guard down and waited.
After a few minutes, when there was no change in situation, Traveler finally gave a sigh of relief. But to sure, she still decided to check.
Hence, she slowly and silently moved the rocks blocking the entrance of the cave and walked out.
She moved her gaze to everything around her to not net by some surprise attack.
Next, she checked a kilometre of area around her cave to be surer.
Finally, when she affirmed that there was nothing unusual, she decided to return to rest.
Though when she was about to jump over the boulder, a hand came out of the ground and grabbed her ankle.
THUCK!!
Lumine: !!!!!!!!!!!!
This really caught her off guard. Since the entire place was covered snow, it made it difficult for her see what's under her feet
SLUSH!!
The creature came out of the snow, raised Lumine and smashed her at the boulder.
BAM!!
Lumine: Argh!!
CRACK!!
It bashed her with such a force that even the rock crack and then it swung her away.
SWOOH!!
ROLL!!!
The blonde rolled on the ground for a few metres before stopping.
DRIP!!
Blood was leaking from the corner of her mouth as she forced herself to stand up while glaring at the monster in front.
She never expected the monster to wait patiently for her, in order to ambush her in the most unexpected time.
Wiping the red liquid from her mouth, she took the stance. Her eyes then glowed.
'Lumine: Tch. What kind of bad luck is this.'
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Spider-Monster, Stage I
Level 195
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She needed to be wary of such a high-level creature even when she was at her peak. Yet, now when her reserve had only recovered 40% and she already got injured because of the surprise attack.
And she was damn sure that this monster won't give her time to take out and drink the healing portion.
Letting out a frost breath, she started releasing her Anemo.
WHIZ!!
Then her sword also got coated with dark blue flames of abyss.
HISS!!
Noticing that the human in front of it wanted to struggle before becoming food, the creature moved.
SWOOSH!!
In less than a second, it covered the distance between them.
'Lumine: Fast!'
The Traveler barely had the time to move her sword to the side to block the incoming claw. She also braced herself for the force behind the attack.
FWOOSH!!
FWOOSH!!
FWOOSH!!
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BANG!!
BANG!!
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But then suddenly a barrage of attacks came out of nowhere and hit the creature. Engulfing it, in flames.
HISS!!
As Lumine was bewildered by this, she heard a familiar voice behind.
???: Lumine!
Hearing this, the girl looked back and spoke in shock.
Lumine: Amber!
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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