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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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Now that Sangonomiya Kokomi had the conversation with "The Crimson Moon" and prevented the persecution of her people, she finally let go the burden on her shoulder and relaxed.
Because of that all her fatigue came rushing in and she fell asleep.
Seeing that, Primis paused for a moment before he lowered and touch her forehead with his index finger.
GLOW!!
A blue light appeared from their contact and in the next second, Kokomi expressions ease up as a smile unconscious appeared on her face.
Sangonomiya Kokomi: So...…Warm~
She muttered in sleep and subconsciously moved herself towards his finger.
Primis: ...…
The man remained silent and after confirming that her life was no longer in danger, he stood up again and snapped his fingers.
CRACKLE!!
HISS!!
In the next instant, blue flames appeared out of nowhere and burnt all the ropes tying her up.
Then, he turned and left with others.
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CREAK!!
The sound of door closing behind resounded as Primis and others slowly made their way out of the prison.
During the whole way, everyone remained silent. It was especially for the case of Kujou Sara, Kamisato Ayato, and Kamisato Ayaka Shogun. After all, they were still shocked at the revelation that the very Shogun Army belonged to him.
In other words, even the Raiden Shogun, the leader of the Army, also belonged to him.
Didn't this basically mean that the entire Inazuma was now in the hands of "The Crimson Moon"?
This very thought made their skin crawl.
At this time, Primis who was silent, opened his mouth.
Primis: Ayato, after Sangonomiya Kokomi wakes up, take her to meet up with the rebels. With her persuading them, they will agree to merge with Shogun's Army without much objection.
Kamisato Ayato: I understand, Y-Your Excellency.
Primis: Um. You can leave.
Looking at her sister worriedly, Ayato did a salute and left.
His departure made Kamisato Ayaka even more nervous. Though Primis next words were like someone who provided her water in a desert.
Primis: Ayaka, you go and prepare a decent room for her. Now, that Sangonomiya Kokomi is not only the part of Shogun's Army but also one of its commanders, we can't have her stay in prison or some cramped room.
Letting out a sigh of relief, she then did a military salute before responding.
Kamisato Ayaka: I-I will arrange it right away, Your Excellency.
When Primis nodded, she also hurriedly left.
Now the only person left were Primis, Ei, and Kujou Sara.
Ei: Can we really trust her?
The current electro archon asked. Though she was not talking about Kamisato Ayaka but Sangonomiya Kokomi.
Well, her question was legit. After all, one way or another Sangonomiya Kokomi was still once their enemy. Ei refused to believe that there won't be enmity between them, after how many of her people got killed back in Watatsumi Island.
Primis: Don't worry. Even if there is some hate, she won't dare to show it openly or plot any revenge. Because she knows what will be the consequences.
Ei: Then it's good.
Soon, they reached the end and Primis finally decided to address the last person.
Primis: Kujou Sara.
Kujou Sara: Yes!
Primis: I am happy of your performance in getting rid of the resistance. You really are a good commander.
Kujou Sara: I…only did what Almighty Shogun ordered. So, I am not worthy of your praise since I did it for---
Primis: Don't forget that Raiden Shogun is under me. This means you are also under me.
Kujou Sara: That's...
Ei: Indeed.
Feeling surprise, Kujou Sara looked at Ei who also agreed with Primis words. So, in the end, she accepted it.
Kujou Sara: I am honoured to be praised by you.
Primis: Um. But the thing I like about you the most, is your loyalty.
Stopping his steps, he continued.
Primis: When Raiden Shogun sped up the Vision Hunt, you stay by her side. And even when all inhabitants of the Inazuma stood up against her, blaming her for incurring by wrath, you still took her side.
Kujou Sara: How did you... know?
Primis: I wonder.
He didn't give her any answer. On the other hand, the eyes of Raiden Shogun which were on Kujou Sara all this time, turned slightly gentle.
Primis: So, you can take it back.
Saying he took out something out of nowhere and threw it towards her.
Unconsciously, Kujou Sara caught it and was surprised to see what it was.
Kujou Sara: A Vision?
Primis: To be more specific, this is your Vision.
Kujou Sara: Huh? But... how?
Primis: That's why I said you are very loyal. When the invaders attacked first time, "The Statue of the Omnipresent God" on which all the stolen Visions were embedded, also fell. People took the advantage of it and took back what's theirs.
Glancing back at her, he continued.
Primis: But because of your faith in Raiden Shogun, you didn't. That's how I found it there.
Kujou Sara: ....
Primis: So, keep doing your good work as always, Kujou Sara.
Once he said so, a glint passed in his eyes. And when it did, the vision in Kujou Sara hand started releasing purple electro light.
SHINE!!!
As she was looking at it in fascination, the slight cloudiness that was in eyes due to the loss of Vision disappeared and a more confident expression appeared on her face. With the return of her vision, Kujou Sara felt as a missing part of her returning, making her whole again.
Soon the light died down and she looked in front.
Though in the next second, she got surprised seeing how Primis and Ei were no longer there.
As she started looking around, she received a sound transmission.
Ei: I have high expectation of you, Kujou Sara. So, don't disappoint me.
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Two Months went by.
In this period of time, the situation of Inazuma had calmed down somewhat.
At first there was some dissatisfaction between the people since they were enemy once but as they spent time training together, that hate started to dissipate.
With each passing day as their bond started forming, they started to open up with each other slowly and slowly. Thanks to that, the once enemies started to question themselves whether they were 'really' right or the other party was 'really' wrong.
In the end, they concluded that neither of them right or wrong. They were just people who stood on different sides due to different circumstances.
As a result, soon a sense of comradeship started forming between them.
After the day's drill or in free time, they went to hunt for food together. Some even created farm and took care of their plants since they can't eat meat all the time.
At night, they sat together while forming a group around a bonfire and talked with each other happily.
With time, they learnt many things about each other and also started sharing things about themselves. Making their bond stronger.
The once three big clans also opened their so-called treasures to took out their rare things. Like money, weapons, rare plant seeds, and even years old wine.
Not many Inazumans were left at this point so what's the point in hiding it. On the contrary, it will make them closer.
Though, the one who the people of Inazuma's loved to hear the most from Beidou.
She recited about her adventures as the Captain of The Crux. How she and her crew sailed through many terrible weathers, places, all in order to find and unravel new discoveries. It was full of hardship. But the feeling of reaching their goal after all the ordeal was something she can't describe with words. That feeling was something one must experience it themselves.
Almost everyone including Kujou Sara, Kamisato Ayato, Kamisato Ayaka, Sangonomiya Kokomi and even more got fascinated hearing this.
Not surprising since all of her stories were true. Since she experienced it herself, it was not hard for her to describe those feelings again.
As for why Beidou was still here, well, when she learnt about Primis real identity, she along with her crew and Kazuha were scared shitless to the point they she wanted to run away from Inazuma as soon as possible.
They were even willing to make a raft to leave this country.
However, because of Makoto and Ei's move that destroyed all the Fleet of the Fogs, the water was thoroughly electrified. Hence, it delayed their departure.
But just when the water turned normal and they were about to sail again, they learnt that the storm around the Inazuma had turned even more stronger.
So, in the end, they had no choice but to stay on this island with tears in their eyes, praying that neither Raiden Shogun nor "The Crimson Moon" found them dissatisfied.
Fortunately, such thing didn't come play since Primis and Ei just ignored their presence since didn't amount to much.
As for the reason why, the storm had gotten more stronger and violent, it was as per Primis instructions.
He can see that the space between Inazuma and the storm had somehow connected with "Arpeggio of Blue Steel" world. That's how those fleets were able to bypass the storm without any issue.
But this also means that instead of coming to Inazuma, they can take a U-turn and go to another nation if they want. Hence, to prevent them from doing so, he told Ei and Makoto to join their strength, making this storm stronger.
Still, the passage between the worlds was still extremely unstable. Even "The Seven" will meet their doom in case they try to go there. As for how the Fleet of Fog was able to come and go as it, please was thanks to their Wave-Force armour.
Anyway, knowing that that they can't leave, Beidou, Kazuha, and others could only try and mix up with Inazumans for now, hoping they will find their way out someday. That's how it went.
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Tenshukaku.
In one of the rooms of Tenshukaku, Primis could be seen sitting on a chair with a pile of paper on the table in front of him.
Currently, he was going through one of them in his hand.
After confirming everything was right, he passed it to Makoto standing at his side.
The First electro archon took the paper and put the stamp of approval on it before placing it on another pile of paper at the side.
These documents contained all the general affairs of Inazuma. Like food supply, materials, buildings, equipment, training regime, moras, and so on.
Other time, this was something the ruler of the Nation had to complete. But now, Primis was doing it.
Why? Isn't it obvious? He was now the ruler of Inazuma. Hence, it's his duty now.
At first, he had no such interest. But the entire Inazuma was in scramble blaming Ei for their predicament. And the attack of Fleet of Fog made it worse.
Even if she showed her might and established her dominance again later, except for someone like Kujou Sara, no one will be willing to live in a nation which could be erased at any moment by "The Crimson Moon".
It was like a Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads all the time.
And even if Ei would have tried to diffuse the situation saying "The Crimson Moon" won't attack, they won't believe her.
And in case Primis himself would step forward and promise that he won't harm Inazuma and let Ei rule, people would have concluded that their Raiden Shogun was now just a puppet who was being controlled by "The Crimson Moon". So, nothing would have changed.
Hence, in the end, Primis agreed after being persuaded by Makoto and Ei as they started saying that since both them and Shogun Army belonged to him now, what's wrong in accepting the fact in open.
So, in the end, he agreed.
At this time, Makoto aksed.
Makoto: By the way, I have a question, My Lord?
After done with the document in hand, he asked while picking the next one.
Primis: Hmm? What is it?
Though his gaze never left the paper in his hand.
Makoto: I was wondering when will we do your coronation ceremony as the Emperor of Inazuma?
Primis: ......
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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