Volume 4 - Chapter 15(Shocking)
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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.
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Reinhard was six feet tall, making him only two inches lower than Primis while several inches taller than Subaru. His most striking feature was his distinct flaming red hair that shines very brightly. His sparkling blue eyes portrayed a sense of confidence and recklessness. His slender frame features an array of well-toned muscles, although they're hidden by his clothing.
He exuded an aura of gallantry, and, at a first glance, he gave off an intimidating air that indicated him as someone who is above the norm. His extraordinarily handsome face, beyond average looks and his open, calming and approachable personality makes him very popular with people, which catches the eye of many women, further exemplifying his magnificence.
His attire was what appeared to be like the Kingdom's Royal Guard. It consisted of a well-made black shirt that he was wearing as part of his uniform, white trousers with lilac cuffs, black shoes, black gloves, and a double-breasted white long coat with a cutaway front, rolled cuffs, lapels, and lilac lining. The crest of the House Astrea could be seen proudly pictured on the upper part of Reinhard's left sleeve, and a black belt is fastened tightly around his waist. With it, he fastened his esteemed Sword.
Primis: I am Rigla. And he is......
Said Primis and pointed towards Subaru who had stood up by now after being healed by Celebi.
Subaru: I am N-Natsuki Subaru.
Reinhard nodded before turning his attention to Celebi who had returned to Primis' side.
Reinhard: You have quite an unusual Spirit, Rigla.
Unlike Elsa and those three thugs, Reinhard can tell that Celebi was more than what it appeared to be. He then turned his gaze back at Primis.
Primis: I suppose.
In return, Primis just shrugged his shoulders not bothering about giving proper answer. Reinhard didn't mind much. Since he knew everyone had their own secrets.
Reinhard: Looks like you dispatched those thugs without any effort.
Primis: Well, they were beating my 'friend'. So, I had no choice but to intervene.
[Yeah right, Friend. If I didn't know you, I would have believed that.]
Reinhard: I see.
Reinhard became silent for a second before continuing.
Reinhard: Rigla. In case you don't mind can I ask you something? Of course, if you don't want to answer it will still be fine.
Primis: Oh...What is it?
Reinhard: That power you just released. I have never seen, heard, or read of such kind of power before. However, when you did, it seemed as if the entire world was with you. Just what is that power?
'Primis: As expected from the strongest person of this world, he sensed how the world responded at the use of my Zenith.'
Primis: You will know. Because I can tell you that this won't be our only meeting. In future, we will meet each other a lot more than anyone you have ever met in your life till now.
Reinhard was surprised hearing this. As a sword saint, most people avoid meeting him. Let alone talking with him. However, Primis said they will meet a lot. He shook his head thinking that Primis was making excuses since he didn't want to tell him about his power. Still, smile never left his face.
Reinhard: If you said so. Then it will be a pleasure.
Of course, Primis realized that Reinhard didn't give much thought to what he said.
Reinhard: Anyway, it's great meeting you two. I must go somewhere. Have a good day.
Saying this, Reinhard turned and walked away. Primis was looking at his back as he was going further and further away. By the time, Reinhard reached the end of the alley and he received Primis voice transmission which made him stop dead on his tracks. He opened his eyes wide and turned around. However, Primis and Subaru were no longer there.
He became agitated and was about to rush in a different direction. But then he received another voice transmission. This made him calm down somewhat. He gave a sigh of defeat before shaking his head.
Reinhard: Looks like he was right. We are really going to meet a lot in the future. But for now......
He turned and continued moving towards his destination.
Reinhard: I must complete my work as soon as possible.
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THUD!!!
After reaching the fifth district again, Primis threw Subaru on the ground who he was carrying on his shoulder.
Subaru: Ow!!! What was that for?
Primis: A reminder. The pain you felt just now is real. As well as the death you experienced in the previous loop. Therefore, if you didn't have the power of "Return by Death" then it will be over for you a long time ago.
Subaru: ......…
Primis: Remember this, Natsuki Subaru. This is not a mere game. Think like that and we will face the same danger as what happened in "Stolen Goods Warehouse" previously.
Subaru: H-How did I suppose you to know that she would k-k-k-k-k-kill us?
Primis: But now we knew. Thus, that's our advantage now. Let's complete the negotiations faster this time and get that pendant for Satella.
Subaru: Rigla. About that......
Primis: Hmm?
Subaru: Apparently, her name is not Satella which didn't make sense since she said that was her name in the first loop.
Primis: What was her response?
Subaru: She was disgusted and angry at me when I called her by that name.
Primis: And...…
Subaru: She said Satella was a witch name.
Primis: ....... I see. Did you call her that in front of crowd.
Subaru: Huh? Yes.
Primis: What was their response to that?
Subaru: Well.........They seemed somewhat afraid and disgusted.
'Primis: Satella.'
Primis: I get it. Looks like Satella was a witch that everyone hated and afraid of. You, calling her like that was an insult to her. It's like calling her that she is the worst person ever.
Subaru: H-How could t-this be......
Primis: Nonetheless, the damage has been dealt. Granted you want to get rid of misunderstanding, it can only happen once you return the pendant to her.
Subaru: You're right. Let's go to that shack.
Primis: No, we won't.
Subaru: Huh? Why?
Primis: Even if we go there, we still have to wait for Felt there. As a result, the same thing will happen. So, you go find Felt and bring her to the shack as fast as possible. While I look around to see if I can find Elsa and get rid of her ahead of time.
Subaru: Ok. That will be better. Later, Rigla.
Said Subaru before running of to another direction. Primis looked at him disappearing in the further distance before turning and walking towards another.
<< Celebi: Master, are we really going to look for her? >>
<< Primis: No. We will go to "Stolen Goods Warehouse" and will wait there. >>
<< Celebi: Ok. >>
Next, Primis continued his walk towards his destination. While doing so, he was still deep in his thoughts.
'Primis: According to the plot, while Subaru was looking for Felt, he also met Elsa. So, there's no point in finding her. On top of that, she still has her use.'
After walking for some time just when he was about to reach "Stolen Goods Warehouse" ......
<< Celebi: Master, something's wrong. >>
<< Primis: Hmm? What is it? >>
<< Celebi: I felt a disturbance in time some distance away from here. >>
<< Primis: Disturbance in time. >>
Stopping on his tracks, Primis asked.
<< Primis: Where? >>
<< Celebi: There. >>
Celebi pointed towards the direction that was quite opposite to "Stolen Goods Warehouse". Primis gave it a thought for a second before turning and walking towards.
'Primis: I hope you will stay alive by the time I return, Subaru.'
A wisp of a bluish Zenith power was released from his body as he dashed towards the location.
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Quite a distance away from "Stolen Goods Warehouse", Primis stopped in front of a hut. Since this was Poor district, the condition of the hut was not that good. He entered inside since there was no such thing as a door here.
Once inside Primis saw some old and broken wooden furniture along dirty torn-off pieces of quilt all over the ground. He looked around and didn't see anything. Thinking about it, he closed his eyes and activated his "Zenith Vision".
BOOM!!!
The world appeared in his mind, but Primis focused on the hut he was inside. And there he saw something that surprised him. An invisible shard of crystal was floating in the very middle of the room. However, what surprised was not the crystal but the visuals it was showing. Yup, this crystal was showing something like a video tape which was displaying the video to and fro.
And the contents of the video were Natsuki Subaru's run. What he did in the previous loops. No, what he was supposed to do. It's showing but would have happened if Primis wasn't there. Like how in previous loop, Elsa cut Subaru's bowels after killing Rom and Felt. It's like......…
'Primis: A true history. '
[Or an abandoned future.]
'Primis: ......…'
[In case someone get their hands on it, they will know everything about Natsuki Subaru's runs.]
'Primis: I can't let that happen.'
Saying this, Primis approached the crystal and moved his hand towards it. He planned to destroy the crystal but stopped all of a sudden.
'Primis: Wait a minute. I can feel a huge amount of power of World from it. Let me try something.'
Next, Primis activated "Devour Incantation Symbol" which was inside him. The power of devouring came out from his hand as he grabbed the crystal. The Crystal trembled as if trying to resist before being completely absorbed by Primis in a matter of minutes.
Primis: That was easy.
Said Primis before opening his eyes. At that moment...…
BOOM!!!!!!
A burst of bluish Zenith was released from his body and destroyed the entire hut. Ignoring the destruction, Primis looked at himself as he felt his strength improving. He glanced at the side and saw that his base stats had increased from 1,000 something to 2,000 something.
Primis: To think my Zenith will increase that much after absorbing that crystal.
<< Celebi: WOW!!! Master, you have become a lot stronger. >>
Nodding his head, Primis looked in another direction. The same bluish Zenith appeared in his dark pupils as he could what people were doing in their houses, traces of magic and so on even from far away.
'Primis: Now, I can even use my "Zenith Vision" at smaller scale. Let's call it "Zenith Gaze".'
<< Primis: Celebi, can you sense anymore disturbance. >>
<< Celebi: None, right now. >>
<< Primis: I see. Let me know the first thing once you sense them. >>
<< Celebi: Yes. >>
Primis: Let's go.
SWOOSH!!!
Saying this, Primis rushed towards the direction of "Stolen Goods Warehouse".
However, there was something that he was completely unaware of. The moment he absorbed that time crystal, and a burst of Zenith was released from his body, all the five insignia around the world started shining brightly for a few seconds.
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SWOOSH!!!!
Primis was rapidly rushing towards "Stolen Goods Warehouse" leaving behind a gust of wind in his wake. The people who were walking down the streets became confused as they felt it.
Soon, "Stolen Goods Warehouse' appeared in front of him. At that time, he heard a sorrowful shout with his enhanced hearing.
???: OLD MAN ROM!!!!!!!!!!
'Primis: That was Felt's voice.'
Nex, Primis charged through the door.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!
The door was destroyed, and it attracted the attention of everyone present inside. They turned and looked at Primis who was standing in front of the destroyed door. Subaru, Felt, Elsa, and one more person was all looking at Primis.
Old Man Rom was on the floor with blood gushing from his back head. Elsa had some slight injuries on her body. At the sole of her right foot, there was a piece of ice so that her movements won't become dull. Subaru who was shivering in fear all this time became excited.
Subaru: YOU ARE FINALLY HERE, MAN.
Giving a nod, Primis was about to turn to the last person when...…...
Felt: Rigla.
Primis: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subaru: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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