Volume 4 - Chapter 21(Peaceful Days)
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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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Special Skill: Empowerment
Force-awakens yourself. You will be invincible during its duration. +5% enhancement in overall stats per skills unlocked and you will recover 2% Zenith per second.
Current Enhancement: 30%
Cost: None.
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Raising one of his brows Primis looked at his new unlocked skill.
'Primis: Now that's a good skill. I have six active skills. So, +5% from all of them led to 30%.'
[As more skills will unlock, the stronger Empowerment will become.]
Primis: Let's go down, Beatrice. I want to take a walk in the garden.
THUD!!!
Beatrice closed her book before nodding her head. She then got up from Primis' lap as he stood up before leaving the library while holding Primis' hand with Rem following behind.
Walking down the hallway, they saw Subaru who was going from one room to another as Ram was guiding him how to properly clean the room and set the couch. Ram greeted them before returning to the teaching. While Subaru...…
Subaru: Yo, Rigla and Beatrice. Going somewhere.
Primis: Just thinking of taking a walk outside.
Subaru: Taking a walk outside? Will Emilia-tan also be there?
Since there's no point in hiding. Primis told the truth.
Primis: Yes, she will also be there.
Subaru: Can I join?
Primis: I don't mind but...
Instead of continuing, Primis turned his face towards Ram. Subaru also turned to look at her.
Ram: Sorry, Subaru still has a lot to learn so he can't join.
Subaru: Oh! Come on, Ram. At least give me a break.
Hearing this, Ram expressions changed to that of disdain. Raising one of his brows Primis spoke.
Primis: Is he taking breaks between work?
Ram: Yes. He is taking one every 15 minutes.
Primis: ......…
Beatrice: ......
Rem: ......
Let alone Primis, even Beatrice and Rem were now giving Subaru a blank look. Sighing Primis pat on Subaru's shoulder.
Primis: Good luck with your work.
Saying this, all three left leaving Subaru and Ram behind.
Subaru: At least lend a hand, Man!!!!!!!!!!!
Turning a deaf ear to Subaru's call, Primis, Beatrice, and Rem left the scene. On the way, they also met Roswaal. Though they didn't initiate in any kind of conversation. They just greeted each other before heading their own way.
[Even though he didn't show it on his face, he is very pissed.]
'Primis: I know. In this world, you can say he is the one who hate me the most and want to kill me.'
[Haha. Not that surprising after what you did. First, you came to this mansion with Natsuki Subaru. According to the gospel he has, it should only be Subaru who would have come here not you.]
'Primis: Yeah, I know. The moment I met him for the first time his face twitched a little seeing an unexpected person like me. Even though he hurriedly hid it, that fraction of second was more than enough for me to catch it.'
[Second is when Beatrice becomes your contracted Spirit. According to his gospel. It should be Subaru who would have made contract with Beatrice and that was also not now but few months later.]
'Primis: It was unexpected even for me too.'
[Whatever. Third is that you specifically asked Rem to be on standby for you and let Ram handle Subaru's butler training. It should be the other way around. Because of that as Rem and Subaru would have worked together, Rem would start to have feelings for him. But because of yours intervene that connection didn't establish.]
'Primis: Subaru rejected Rem. In plot, she was even willing to leave everything behind if she could be with Subaru. Even her own sister. She was willing to dedicate everything for her love. Yet, Subaru directly rejects her. So, no point in talking about it.'
[*sigh* You're right about it.]
At this point, Primis glanced at the direction Roswaal went.
'Primis: You said you are willing to sacrifice everything in order to achieve your goal, right Roswall? Then rejoice. I will take everything from you.'
After walking for some more, they finally reached the garden. Though at this point, Emilia was done playing and was about to enter the mansion. Primis looked at Emilia and asked.
Primis: Are you done?
In return, Emilia showed a sad smile and replied.
Emilia: Mn. I still have a lot of paperwork to do so I am returning.
Primis: Hmm.
Primis kept on looking at Emilia. Even if she tried to hide, he could tell that she was not sad about paperwork but because she can't spend time with him. So, he turned his attention to Beatrice.
Primis: Beatrice, why don't you spend some time playing with Celebi and Puck? In the meantime, I will lend a hand to Emilia in her paperwork.
Emilia: Huh? No. No. You don't need to Rigla. I can handle it myself.
Primis: It's fine. Right now, I have nothing to do anyway. Or is it that you don't want to spend time with me.
Emilia: No, there is no such thing! I also want to spend some time with Rigla!
Everyone in the garden became silent. Emilia finally realized what she said as her face turned red.
Primis: Then it's good. So, Beatrice----
Puck: STOP RIGHT THERE!!!!
Primis: Hmm?
Puck: I won't leave a pervert like you alone with Lia.
'Primis: Pervert?'
[Pfft. For real.]
Beatrice: That's rude, Puckie! Rigla is not Pervert.
Rem: Mn. Sir Rigla is a good person.
Emilia: Mn. I shouldn't say that Puck.
Puck: No, means no. Stay away from Lia.
Shrugging his shoulders, Primis replied.
Primis: Sure. If Emilia says to stay away I will.
Puck: Of course, she will. Lia, you should----
Emilia: Puck.
Puck: Hmm?
Emilia: Please play with Miss Beatrice. Rigla will lend a hand in my work.
Puck: Lia, you can't-----
Emilia: Pleaseeeee.
Emilia clasped her hands and looked at Puck with a smile. Though it was not hard to guess that she was basically saying to let her spend time with Rigla. Puck became silent at first before turning to Primis.
Puck: If you do anything perverted to Lia, I won't forgive you.
Primis: I have no intention of corrupting such a pure soul.
Puck: Hmph. As long as you understand.........Let's play, Betty.
Beatrice gave one last glance to Primis before letting go of his hand and walking towards Puck.
Primis: Celebi.
Celebi: Bi?
Showing a puzzled expression, Celebi flew towards Primis. Primis put one of his hands in the pocket and took out something like a cupcake. Celebi became happy seeing this.
Primis: Here. You must be hungry.
Celebi: Biiiii
Celebi took it in its hand and started eating it happily. Others also saw how happy Celebi was while eating it.
Emilia: Rigla is that cupcake.
Primis: It may look like one, but it doesn't. It's called poke puff.
Emilia: Poke Puff?
Primis: Mn. Celebi only eats fruits and Poke Puff. It can't eat what we humans and others eat.
Emilia: Not even meat.
Primis: Yes, not even meat.
Emilia: Then it's just like Elves. Most of them only eat the things that the forest gives them.
Primis: Yes, you can compare both.
Emilia: But still, I have never heard of Poke Puff before.
Primis: Of course, you didn't. Because I am the one who made this for Celebi with all the things it loved eating. Not only is it very nutritional for Celebi but it also keeps its body healthy.
[And stronger.]
Emilia: Amazing......…...Uh...Can I eat it too?
Hearing this Primis gave a glance to Emilia who was looking at him with innocence and curiosity.
Primis: You can. But I don't prefer it. It's like you have dog food. It's true that you can eat it, but would you?
Emilia: .........
Rem: .........…
Beatrice: ......…
Puck: .........…
Emilia: ...…On second thought, forget it.
Primis: Anyway, let's go.
Emilia: Mn.
Emilia then happily grabbed Primis' hand and pulled him inside the mansion. Primis let her pull him while completely ignoring Puck who was looking at him intensely.
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Emilia pulled Primis in front of a room and opened it.
CLICK!!!
Once inside, they could see piles of papers lying on the table. Letting go of Primis hand, Emilia took out a chair from the side and put it near her own.
Emilia: Here, Rigla.
Nodding Primis sat on the chair along with Emilia. Then she picked up one piece of paper and showed it to him.
Emilia: I have to sign all these papers. So......…I am sorry, looks like you can't help with this.
Primis: Hmm. Sign one paper for me.
Emilia: Huh? Ok.
Signing the paper as told, Emilia gave the paper to Primis. Primis looked at her sign for a second before picking up another paper and did the same. Emilia mouth wide opened when she saw the exact copy of her sign on the paper.
Emilia: That's amazing, Rigla.
Primis: Let me sign half of these papers, you handle the other half.
Emilia: Ok.
After separating the papers into two, they both started the work.
Time went by.
It was piece of cake for Primis who hurriedly finished signing the documents. Once he was done signing his documents, he also grabbed some of Emilia's documents. After almost an hour, Primis was done. He looked at Emilia who was still signing the papers. She only needs five more minutes to complete her work. Moving his attention to the door, Primis spoke.
Primis: Rem, brought some snacks and drinks.
Rem: Yes.
Rem's voice was heard from the other side of the door before she left to take the things from the kitchen. As Primis was waiting for Emilia to complete her work, he raised his head and spoke.
Primis: Can't you at least spend some time playing with Beatrice?
Puck: I was just worried about Lia.
Puck had arrived at the room thirty minutes ago. However, seeing how both Primis and Emilia were fully emerged in the work, he didn't speak.
Primis: So, are you happy now seeing Emilia completely fine?
Puck: Of course.
Next, he hovered down a little, approached Primis and whispered in his ears.
Puck: Thank you for helping, Lia. But don't think I will be handing Lia over to some stranger.
Primis: Yeah, right.
[We will see.]
Emilia: DONE!
Emilia voiced attracted both of their attention. At this time, she also noticed Puck.
Emilia: Puck, you are also here.
Puck: Yes. I thought to take a look whether you are doing fine or not.
Emilia: I am fine. With Rigla help the work was completed soon.
Puck: Good.
KNOCK!!!
KNOCK!!!
Primis: Enter.
The door opened as Rem entered with snacks and drinks.
Emilia: These are...…
Primis: You must be tired after doing all that work. So, I asked Rem to bring something to eat.
Emilia: T-Thank you.
Replied Emilia with a blush on her face. Nodded Primis as they all started eating.
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Once done, they went outside again. There they saw Beatrice and Celebi playing with each other. It seemed that they both had become friends. Since Primis helped Emilia, Puck decided to give them some time alone. Rem also separated herself and went where Beatrice was. Now only Primis and Emilia remain.
Primis: Let's talk a walk around.
Emilia: Mn.
Emilia nodded happily as they both started to stroll around the garden in leisure. No one spoke as they kept on walking together. After some time, Emilia decided to break the silence.
Emilia: Rigla, I don't know much about you. So can you tell me something about yourself.
Rigla: About me. Huh. Let's see.........…I like to spend my time in quiet and silence.
Emilia: I-Is that so. I-I am sorry since I disturbed you.
Rigla: No need. It's true that I enjoy quiet, but I also enjoy your company.
Emilia: R-Really?
Rigla: Um. It's like you are sitting in the middle of forest enjoying the peace. However, there are other sounds around you. Like the sound of flowing water in the river near you. The sound of fishes jumping out of it. The sound of birds chirping. The sound of movements of animals in the grass. The sound of leaves flustering in the wind. You don't get disturbed hearing these voices. On the contrary, you enjoyed them. That's what completes the peacefulness you desire.
Saying this, Primis turned his face to Emilia.
Primis: So, don't say you are disturbing me. On the contrary, I would love it if you would talk more.
Hearing this, Emilia face turned beet red. She lowered her head and nodded.
Emilia: Mn.
[How romantic!!!!]
'Primis: Romantic or not. This is what I feel when I spend time with Ophis, Sheng Ming, and Ais.'
[......…Primis]
'Primis: It's fine. It's just......…I never thought I would start to miss them. It's like something is missing in my life.'
Emilia: Rigla.
A soft voice entered Primis' ear as he felt a warmth in his hand. Turning his head, he saw Emilia looking at him with worried expressions while holding his hand.
Emilia: Are you ok?
Primis: What do you mean? Of course, I am ok.
Emilia: Then why do you look so sad just now?
Primis: ......It's nothing.
Emilia: You know sadness decreases if you share it with someone.
Looking at her innocence, the corner of Primis lips curled a little. This was the first time Primis had smiled genuinely ever since he came to this world. Even Emilia fell into trance witnessing it.
Primis: Maybe one day, I will tell you.
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Three days went by.
Primis would spend 16 hours a day in Library with Beatrice, Rem, and Celebi. And the remaining 8 hours with Emilia. Subaru was also getting used to his Butler's duty. If before he would take a break every 15 minutes, now he would take one every 30 minutes. Not much but he was getting used to it.
On the fourth day, Primis excused himself to the library after having dinner with everyone. Emilia, Rem, Ram, Roswaal, and Subaru also left for their room. Entering inside, he went towards the second floor and sat on the chair on the balcony. Beatrice also sat on his lap since it had become her fixed spot.
Primis looked at the moon in the night sky before closing his eyes and concentrating on the "Darkness Incantation Symbol" inside him. This had also become his daily routine at night. From other people's perspective, it would appear that Primis was sleeping. Beatrice also closed her eyes and leaned on his chest. Celebi had been sent to the "Pets" world to rest for the day. Just like that night passed.
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Morning came.
The sunlight of the sun fell on Primis' face as he opened his eyes. Though he found himself not in the library but in the room allocated to him when he first arrived in the mansion. He was sitting on the chair while Kyubey was sleeping on the table in front of him. Sighing, he looked out of the window.
Primis: So, second Arc has commenced.
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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