Volume 5 – Chapter 51(Clash of Wills)
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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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Seeing the embarrassed retreating figure of Ganyu from some distance, Primis decided to return to Wanmin Restaurant because he knew he can't leave Xiangling alone for so long. Even though she appeared somewhat calm outside, inside she was very shaken.
But then all of sudden, he stopped himself when he sensed someone approaching.
Glancing back, he opened his mouth.
Primis: Looks like you are done with your reunion.
???: We sure did. Thanks for giving us some time to catch up, My Lord.
Said the First Electro Archon with smile on her face. Nodding Primis turned his attention to the current Electro Archon who was tagging along.
Seeing his gaze, Ei bowed and spoke.
Ei: Thank you for reviving, Makoto. I am very happy to meet her again.
Hearing this, Primis denied.
Primis: Your gratitude is not unneeded. I revived her for myself not for you.
Ei: I know. But I still want to express my gratitude.
Primis: ....
He didn't reply and just look into her purple eyes which contained genuine sincerity in them.
He also noticed that Ei was no longer as afraid of him as before. Other time, she started shaking in fear in front him.
It seemed that after talking with Makoto, Ei learnt that as long as one didn't do anything like get in his way or overstepped his boundaries, Primis didn't care whatever else she will do.
In other words, the decree that she passed through Inazuma that however talk about "The Crimson Moon" will be executed. Or in case if she killed everyone here except for those who are one or another affiliated with Primis, he didn't care about rest of the masses.
Primis: I see.
He said and moved his attention back to Makoto.
Primis: Go to Wanmin Restaurant and accompany Xiangling there. She would be very happy seeing you again.
Makoto: Huh? Did something happen, My Lord?
Primis: You will know once you will meet her.
Makoto: But what about you, My Lord? As your maid, its my duty to stand by your side. I was already away since yesterday. Now that I have returned, I won't leave you alone just after returning.
Noticing the determination in her eyes and voice, Primis shook his head and spoke.
Primis: You don't need to worry about it. Because in your place, Ei will be there.
Makoto & Ei: Eh!?
This caught both the sisters off guard. They never expected Primis to say such things.
Makoto was the first to collect herself and looked at her sister. Noticing different expression appeared on Ei usual cold face, she chuckled and agreed.
Makoto: Ok, My Lord. With Ei by your side, I don't need to worry.
She said and turned to leave. But then as if she remembered something, a mischievous smile appeared on her face as she looked at Primis and said.
Makoto: I forgot to mention, Ei sucks at cooking. So, it would be better if Lord don't ask her to brew and make something for you to eat.
Primis: Oh…
He raised one of his brows after hearing that while Ei lips twitched at this.
EI: Oi, Makoto. Stop can't insult my cooking skills! I learnt a lot while you were away.
Makoto: Yes, yes. I believe you. Hehe.
Laughing Makoto walked away leaving the begrudging Ei behind.
Primis also shook his head and decided to check some more shops to confirm whether they also received human meat. With Makoto by Xiangling side, she would be able to calm her somewhat for time being.
But then, all of sudden, his movements stopped.
'Primis: Interesting.'
He then raised his head and looked in a particular direction.
His gaze soon penetrated through everything in his way. However, things were different this time. Primis gaze this time even breakthrough the universe layer, passed through many parallel worlds before reaching a new place.
But instead of seeing a beautiful world or advanced civilization, cultivation world, what greeted Primis was an abyss.
An Abyss that will devour everything.
People will lose any hope of survival just by looking at it. No matter where one look, one won't be able to see anything except this endless darkness.
Primis, on the other hand, just kept on looking at the centre of this abyss with calm expression.
It was as if he was looking at something. But there no response. Hence, like this time went by.
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Seconds turned to minutes. Minutes turned to hours. Hours turned to days. Days turned to Months. Months turned to years.
Yet, Primis didn't move his attention and kept on looking at same spot.
More years passed and finally someone made it appearance in this abyss.
It was a creature whose entire body was still hiding. Only a dim light inside its mouth could be seen.
However, Primis can see its entire appearance. This creature was enormous. So humongous, that it can easily swallow the whole sun in one gulp. Primis, on the hand, was smaller than ant in front of it.
Both parties kept on staring at each other without bothering to start any conversation.
Though the creature didn't show any \ sign or movement, inside it was surprised that Primis not saw it looking at "Genshin Impact" world from beyond universe layer, but it also followed its gaze and reached its world.
Not only that but all those years, Primis eyes were on it even when it was hiding in this abyss. In other words, he knew its exact location all this time. This devouring abyss didn't do anything to hinder his sight.
Next, both parties kept on staring at each other.
Time again went by and there was finally a movement after a few years of staring contest.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
Both remained standing on their spot but the space between them exploded all of sudden.
It was not the end, more explosion started occurring in this abyss one-by-one.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
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It was not the clash of physical power or energy type power. It was the clash of their wills.
Yes, you heard it right. Both were clashing each other with their wills alone. The shockwave released from their clash was absorbed by the abyss.
In case, this clash was happening somewhere else than countless planets, stars, solar systems, galaxies would have been destroyed. That how strong each of their will was.
They kept on going this for who knows how long before finally stopping. Neither party moved from their spot during the whole time. They were still staring at each other like before.
At this time, the corner of Primis lips rose a little as he opened and moved his mouth. There was no sound but the creature red his lips and knew what Primis spoke. It surprised it even more.
Then without waiting for the creature's response, Primis cut the connection and returned.
The creature on the other hand kept on looking at spot Primis was a moment ago before decided its next course of action.
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Primis returned back to "Genshin Impact" world. Well, he never left in the first place. He only projectile his mind in that world while meeting that creature face-to-face.
There was a slight smile on Primis face as he thought back to their clash.
Why? Because even though its true that Primis and Creature only fought with each other with their wills, the creature was different. Primis can tell that he was not fighting with a single but countless will altogether.
Yes, that creature had countless wills inside it.
At this time, Primis sensed that Creature gaze again from its world. Though this time, it was not on anyone on this "Genshin Impact" world but on him and him alone. He can feel deep curiosity in that gaze this time.
'Primis: To think even that world is also part of this "Planar War". Regardless, its too bad that that Creature can't participate in it. After all, it has already reached to the point that----'
His thoughts were cut short when Primis heard a sigh near him.
???: I take back my words. I really can't leave you alone, My Lord.
Deciding to ignore the Creature's gaze for now, Primis moved his head and saw Makoto who seemed to have returned by his side and was looking at him with wry smile.
He also noticed Ei back in front of him as if trying to guard him.
Raising one of his brows, Primis looked around and saw that they were surrounded by the soldiers who were pointing their spears at them with the wary expression on their face.
Not minding their actions, Primis looked past them and saw civilians' unconscious on the ground with pale face.
'Primis: It seems that a tiny bit of my will was also released and hit Liyue Harbor. Even though vision holder will be able to remain conscious somehow, normal people can't.'
Primis: How long was I standing still?
Makoto: An hour.
'Primis: Hmm…. Thanks to time dilution, our years of clash was only an hour here.'
At this time, guards parted and someone walked out.
???: Do you mind following us for a 'chat', it will be easy for both of us?
It was a woman with long lavender hair that fades into pale blue at the tips styled in two buns resembling cat ears. Her dress was white at the top with a thick, dark blue piece of fabric around it's side adorned by a large gold piece, purple feathers, a single golden feather and white flowers on it.
Seeing Primis lack of response, the woman spoke again.
???: As long as you are innocent, we won't make things difficult for you. I can guarantee that in my name as Keqing, the Yuheng of the Qixing.
Even while introducing herself, she didn't let go of the sword which she was holding tightly in her hand. She was ready to resort to force in case he didn't agree.
Nevertheless, Primis disregard her words and checked the situation of people in the whole Liyue. Not a big deal for him while still remaining on this spot.
After a faction of second, Primis confirmed that even if the civilians were unconscious, none of them were dead. That must be one of the main reasons why Keqing didn't attack right away.
He also noticed Ningguang and Ganyu who were making their way to his location.
But then he raised his head and glanced towards the different direction of those who were looking at him from some distance.
One of them was a massive deer. Second one was a large crane with black and orange feathers down in front of them with orange eyes. Third one was also a crane in white with blue, gold, and black plumage. Underneath her eyes are red markings, like that of Morax.
Fourth one was a guy with dark medium-length hair with teal undertones, which was swept in front of his ears. Fifth one was Madam Ping.
And the last one was Geo Archon, Morax.
In other words, currently every Adepti, Yaksha, and Archon were looking at scene to see how it will unfold.
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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