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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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--- Headquarters of Knights of Favonius ---
The atmosphere in the room was very tense at this moment.
When Lumine, Eula and Amber entered the grandmaster room, seeing them Jean was of course happy and was about to tell them to rest, saying they can submit their report tomorrow. But then she noticed the seriousness in the eyes. So, she had no choice but to swallow her words.
Amber then started giving the detailed report about their mission with Eula adding some points in between. When they stopped, Lumine stepped forward and continued. With each passing second, the expression on Jean face kept on changing until they turned ugly by the time Lumine was done.
The room turned silent.
No one opened their mouth. Only the sound of their breathing could be heard.
Looking at Lumine, Jean asked.
Jean: Are you sure that that unusual Hilichurl is dead?
Lumine: I am.
She nodded confidently. With her blind trust in Primis, she was certain that that beast won't survive since he had his move.
Hearing this confirmation, Jean inwardly gave a sigh of relief.
Jean: I am assured then. Still if that Hilichurl was the only different then its good but if there are more then Mondstadt is in the grave danger.
Amber: Yes. Even when me and Eula joined, we barely able to keep it at bay.
Eula: In others words, a team of Captains is required to subjugate even single one of them. But even then, it won't be without risks.
Jean: Um. Anyway, you all have returned from such an arduous journey. So, take a rest for today.
Lumine: What action will you take?
Jean: For now, I will send my orders that in case Knights encounter an Hilichurl who is behaving oddly compared their normal behavior then they should retreat right away and not to confront it. They also must notify this to the Headquarters as soon as possible so that we can take the right action.
Paimon: What about those people who go to the forest to gather their required materials for the day?
Jean: We need to restrict that too. The people going outside should be decreased and they also must have a Knight accompanying them.
Eula: People won't be happy about it.
Amber: They definitely won't. But Public security is our first priority as Knights.
Jean: I agree with that too. Alright, you are all dismissed. I also need to talk with Lisa about it to see if she has something that can help us in any way.
All four of them nodded before leaving the room one-by-one closing the door behind.
Once they were gone, Jean let out a deep sigh and walked to the table at the side to prepare some coffee for herself.
Jean: *sigh* It will be another tireless night.
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After separating from Eula and Amber, Lumine and Paimon returned to the hotel. When they passed by the reception, they didn't notice how the receptionist was looking at her with pity in her eyes.
Soon, they reached in front of your room and opened the door.
CLICK!!
Lumine: ......…
Paimon: ......…
In the next second, they stopped right at their tracks.
There they saw the person sitting on the chair near the window while taking a slip of his tea like always.
TING!
He then put the cup on the roundtable in front before moving his head towards their direction.
Primis: Welcome Back.
Those words snapped them out of their thoughts as a beautiful smile appeared on their faces.
Lumine: Mr. Erste!!!!!
Paimon: Mr. Herrscher!!!!
Saying they lunged at him without worrying about anything else.
As if Primis knew this would be their reaction, he moved his body a little before opening his arms and catching him.
THUD!!
THUD!!
His expressions turned a little gently as he patted the two girls who were burying their head in his chest.
On the other hand, Makoto who was standing behind Primis were completely ignored by the Traveler and her guide. Primis was the only thing that was in their eyes.
Still, Makoto didn't mind. On the contrary, she was surprised since this was the first time she had seen Primis showing such kind expression. Most of the time, he was calm, collected, cold and indifferent even to her.
Sighing inwardly, Makoto shook her head and tried to suppress the growing jealously in her heart. After all, as Primis member, she had a deeper connection with him then Lumine. Yet, Primis remained apathetic to her. This really didn't sit went for her.
Like this, the rest of the night went by.
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--- Morning ---
Primis who was laying on the bed with opened eyes was deep in thoughts. Even though he promised the Will of the World that he would lend a hand, it didn't mean he will just become their babysitter and solve all the problems himself.
He will only made his move if there was a danger or situation that the people can't resolve on their own.
Lowering his head, he saw Lumine and Paimon who were sleeping while hugging him tightly.
Makoto: My Lord, your morning tea is ready.
She said before pouring it into a new cup.
Nodding Primis gently broke free from the two girls hold, stood up and returned to the chair.
No one spoke anything else. The silence returned to the room with only the snoring sound of two people.
'Primis: With the help of Albedo and Sucrose, the chances of Mondstadt survival have increased to 3%. Though it's still far from enough......... Even more people need to join in order to win............... Good thing that I know who will play a major role in this.'
Sometimes later Lumine woke up.
Seeing Primis first thing in the morning really made her happy as she hurriedly prepared one of her favorite dishes for him. Paimon had water in her mouth while Makoto was also impressed at Lumine's cooking skills.
Afte they were done with breakfast, Lumine asked Primis about that Hilichurl. Instead of answering it, he told her to focus on Stormterror issue for now and will talk about it after that.
Even though she was disappointed, Lumine didn't press onwards and decided to accept it. She then asked whether Primis will lend a hand in Stormterror case which he declined saying Lumine can handle it on her own.
Nodding Lumine knew it was time to talk with Venti about it. But before leaving, she posed one more question.
Lumine: Mr. Erste, there is one more thing I want to confirm.
Primis: You want to ask whether Venti is Anemo Archon or not, isn't it?
Paimon: What!? It's impossible! That tone-deaf bard can't be one of The Seven!
Ignoring Paimon, Lumine nodded serious at that.
Primis: He is.
Hearing this confirmation, Lumine hurriedly left while dragging the stunned Paimon.
From the window, he can see them hurriedly making their way outside of the city.
Makoto: Is it really ok to let them know about it, My Lord?
Primis: Soon or later they will find about it anyway. So, it doesn't matter.
Makoto: Ok.
'Primis: While Lumine is taking care of it, I should also make a visit to someone.'
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--- Windrise, Galesong Hill, Mondstadt ---
Lumine and Paimon hurriedly made their way to Windrise, located south-east of Mondstadt. The area where the massive oak tree had grown after Vennessa ascended to Celestia.
They soon saw Venti facing the tree.
Paimon: Venti!!!
Turning around he waved at them.
Venti: Good morning, Traveler and her travelling companion.
Lumine: Good Morning.
Venti: So, what are you doing here? Though, I was just wondering if you would follow me.
Lumine: ......….
'Lumine: Even if I ask him about his identity, he will deny it. So...'
Lumine: I want to know about Anemo God.
Venti: Oh?
Paimon: Eh?
She hastily covered Paimon mouth so that she won't buttered something she shouldn't. The Bard, on the other hand, didn't give it much thought.
Venti: The God of Anemo, Barbatos already disappeared from Mondstadt a long time.
She raised one of her brows at this.
Lumine: Disappeared?
Venti: That's right. While Liyue and Inazuma's respective gods of Geo and Electro are still present, Mondstadt has seen many moons since they last saw their own God.
'Lumine: Wow. You really are an Archon. You lie as naturally as breathing.'
Venti: Why do wish to know about the God of Anemo? Does it have something to do with Dvalin?
Paimon: That's---mmmgh
Paimon tried to spoke again but Lumine didn't let her.
Lumine: I was wondering if he or she had left some way to calm Dvalin because from what I have heard, Anemo God and Dvalin were good friends. Dvalin even come to help Mondstadt when his friend called for his help against the Vile Dragon.
Venti: That's true. They were really a very good friends.
He said as a trace of melancholy flashed in his eyes for a second. Sighing, he shook his head before returning back to Lumine.
Venti: Anyway, I am quite curious how everyone sees Stormterror. That said, there's no need to rush... I have not been back in a while and it seems there are few who are unhappy with my arrival.
After saying the last sentence, Venti looked behind Lumine and Paimon and saw an Eye of Storm appearing.
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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