Chapter 457: Volume 5 – Chapter 73(Miasma)
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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.
「 」 = Thoughts being heard
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Beidou: !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kazuha: !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Both opened their eyes wide and a chill went down their spine. They even took few steps back in fear.
"The Crimson Moon". Every person living in this world knew what that name signifies.
Apocalypse. Annihilation. Armageddon. Cataclysm. Catastrophe. Devastation. Decimation.
The End of the World.
That's how it was described now.
It appeared more than a year ago. Yet, its fear was already deep rooted in everyone's heart.
Hence, just its mere name gripped their heart in dread.
Still, Beidou tried her best to supress that fear and asked.
Beidou: C-Can you e-explain more specifically?
However, the man just shook his head and refused to say anything else.
The captain couldn't help but let out a sigh before glancing back towards Primis direction.
She really wanted to know what did this man meant by saying Almighty Shogun incur "The Crimson Moon" wrath.
To be honest, she really wanted to take her crew and left Inazuma as soon as possible. Too bad, their ship was no more.
On top of that, swimming through that raging thunderstorm sea was as equal to as a suicide.
Primis: Beidou, why don't you and Kazuha go somewhere else to find the survivors. We go to another direction to do the same. As for this man, leave him with your crew.
Hearing this, the captain gave it some thought and nodded.
Beidou: That would better. Though...
Slowly she approached them before glancing back at the man which was currently being comfort by Kazuha.
Beidou: I am afraid that I won't meet 'him' on the way.
The 'him' here means "The Crimson Moon". She really didn't want to speak its name.
As for why she referred to "The Crimson Moon" as 'him' because that's what people all over Tevyat was calling it now.
Primis: Is that so.
Beidou: Yeah.
Primis: Hmm...Everyone in this world knows of 'him' and saw the glimpse of 'his' power. No, to be more specific, it was just 'his' mere presence that almost put this entire world to an end. Now, let me ask you this, if such entity want to destroy Inazuma, would it still be standing right now.
Beidou: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This question caught her off guard as gave it some thought.
'Beidou: He's right! If 'he' wants then 'he' could erase the entire Inazuma with just one blow or something! Why would 'he' bother destroying it piece-by-piece.'
A solemn expression appeared on her face as she asked.
Beidou: So, the enemy is not 'him' but someone else. Who is pretending to be 'him'?
Primis: Um. The possibility is high.
Beidou: I get it.
At this, Beidou let out a sigh of relief. It was as if a huge boulder had been lifted off her chest.
Smiling she looked at Primis spoke.
Beidou: Thanks. If what you said is true then after everything is over, the drinks will be on me. What do you say?
Primis: Fine.
Seeing that Primis accepted her offer, the captain's smile got bigger. She then called over some of her crew members and told them to take care of the man before leaving with Kazuha to look for some survivors.
Primis and others also left the scene and went to another direction.
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After separating from others, Primis and others were walking the streets of now destroyed Ritou. Primis was silent while Ei was looking down.
She now understood why Primis stopped her before. Right now, everyone in Inazuma thought "The Crimson Moon" was attacking them due to their God angering him.
So, if she would have talked to them, they would have directly put the blame on her and jumped at her with the full intention of killing her.
Other time they won't dare to, but now, who's more dangerous "The Crimson Moon" or "Raiden Shogun". The answer's obvious.
Deciding to break the awkward silence, Makoto spoke.
Makoto: My Lord, there are no more survivors in Ritou. So why did you tell Beidou and Kazuha to search there instead of any other places like Kondo Village, Byakko Plain, Amakane Island, or Inazuma City.
Primis: That's because after such an arduous journey they all are hungry and tired. However, now that their ship has sunk, they lost their food supplies. As an experienced Captain, Beidou must have noticed that too. Hence, she will also look for any ration for her crew while searching for survivors.
Makoto: So, that's how it is.
Ei: Are we directly going to Inazuma City?
Primis: No. There is somewhere else we have to stop by. The person there might give us clear explanation of what happened during your absence.
Makoto: Oh. Who was that person?
Primis: Well, you both knows that person a lot better than anyone else in Inazuma.
Saying he moved his head and looked at particular direction.
The other two also followed his gaze looked at the huge destroyed mountain.
Makoto & Ei: Mt. Yougou!
Yes, Mt Yougou. The mountain where Primis got Makoto's consciousness and revived her.
It was also where Ei and his Herrscher of Thunder fought. The place where Herrscher of Thunder easily overpowered and defeated Ei, telling her who was the real ruler of thunder.
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Grand Narukami Shrine.
The largest shrine in Inazuma, located at the peak of Mt. Yougou. It is dedicated to Her Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho.
For those who have wishes, they can climb to the top of the mountain one step at a time. For those who have gained the favor of Electro, they can use the Thunder Spheres to fly up and reach the shrine surrounded by the huge Sacred Sakura Tree. The Sacred Sakura is in constant bloom, symbolizing the eternity of Narukami.
After passing through the many torii gates, find the shrine maiden to draw a fortune slip and ask for Narukami's blessing.
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However, the current shrine was devastated thanks to the battle between Electro Archon and Herrscher of the Thunder.
Only a partial part of Shrine was left. The pond around it was also no more. All the Sakura trees around it had fallen. There were also drops of blood at some places.
THUD!!
The three landed on the top of the Mt. Yougou and witnessed all of this.
Both Makoto and Ei let out a deep sigh as they already knew the reason for it. However, Primis beg to differ.
He was here and witnessed the whole fight that time. So, he was fully aware how much damage this range had taken.
Primis: It seems that this mountain also took blunt of enemy's attacks.
Makoto & Ei: Huh!!!!!!
Both flabbergasted at this and saw Primis walking to the edge of the cliff. The twins also followed and looked down.
After a few seconds they finally realized what he meant.
One should know that when the Electro Archon and Herrscher of the Thunder fought, they were in the inner part of the peak. Hence, their residue power destroys the peak from inside out.
But now they noticed that there were many destroyed spots which were pushed inward. In other words. It was the result of attacking from outside rather than inside.
Primis: Let's think it later. For now, go and find Yae Miko.
Ei: Um. What about you?
Primis: I will stay here for a few more minutes.
Ei: Ok.
With this both the sisters started looking around for the whereas about of Yae Miko. They also believed she would answer many of their questions.
While they were doing so, Primis gaze was moving around all of Narukami Island. Not only that, he was also looking at other islands that were far away. Namely Tsurumi Island, Watatsumi Island, Yashiori Island, Seirai Island, Kannazuka.
He can see that every single one of them took a lot of hits. Mean, Narukami Island was not the only one that got attacked. Everyone of them were attacked simultaneously.
At this time, he narrowed his eyes as he sensed something.
Primis: That's…
「 Primis: I think I have a rough idea about who's the one that attacked Inazuma. 」
Makoto: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ei: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Both sisters had drastic change of expression when they heard his thoughts.
Makoto: My Lord…
Snapping out of his thoughts, he looked back.
Primis: Hmmm. Do you find her?
Makoto: Not yet. We just----
Primis: Then you should focus on finding her for now. Other things come later.
Makoto: ...I understand.
With this they both returned back to what they were doing while Primis started looking in front again.
After pondering about the issue some more, he moved his head and towards the direction of Inazuma City.
His eyes fell on the Statue of the Omnipresent God.
The Statue was also somewhat destroyed and had fallen on the ground. And there were no longer any visions on them.
Looked like everyone took the advantage of the invasion to take their visions back.
But Primis knew its useless even if they did so. Why? Because all the ambitions and wills of the people that give them their visions were in actuality, sealed within the statue itself.
So, as long as the very Statue was not fully demolished, the people won't get back their elemental powers.
Shaking his head, Primis started walking around the edge of the cliff.
Some time later he stopped and looked down.
There he saw a large pool of Electrified Water. Compared to game, in case someone fell into that pool then that person would be burnt to nothing. Even the vision holder since that electrified water contained some divine power within.
Primis then stepped forward and fell.
SWOOSH!!
SPLASH!!
Once he entered the pool, the electro power attacked him.
Nevertheless, it did anything to him as Primis dived deeper into the pool.
The pool was not as deeper as it appeared. After reaching its end, Primis fell again.
The pool was actually stagnated in the air, preventing others from going down.
FWOOSH!!
He fell deeper and saw many roots of the trees down there.
Soon he saw the land and landed lightly on it.
He can sense the ominous power in his surroundings.
Raising his head, he saw a huge tumor made of abyss power which was currently being suppressed by the roots of the trees.
However, the roots were getting weaker at each passing second while the tumor was becoming stronger.
Primis: Looks like the tree also took a lot of damage thanks to the bombarding of the enemies. And this tumor is absorbing all the abyssal power which is currently being suppressed by the tree all over Inazuma. Making itself more stronger so that it can break free.
He muttered under his breath and started making his way towards it.
As if sensing an uninvited guest, the tumor started struggling fiercely before the power of abyss started condensing around Primis.
Soon, many creatures of abyss were created by the tumor and they surrounded him.
Primis ignored them as his attention was only on the miasmic tumor in front.
Abyss Creature 1: GRRR!!!
Abyss Creature 2: ROAR!!!
Abyss Creature 3: GROAN!!
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But it seems that these creatures didn't like being ignored by him. Hence, they charged at him.
Even then Primis didn't bother giving them a glance.
Just when those creatures reached him, Primis shadow turned purple all of sudden and spikes came out of it.
SHIN!!
SHIN!!
SHIN!!
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STAB!!
STAB!!
STAB!!
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All the creatures got stabbed by countless spikes.
They all were looking at Primis who was only at the arm reach before dispersing and turning into miasma.
But then that miasma blew some distance away and again turned to those creatures.
???: So, you can't be killed like this. Huh.
A woman voice came from Primis's shadow before the spikes retracted back.
The creatures as if had not heard anything charged at him again.
Though this time, instead of attacking right away, the shadow expanded and covered most of the area except the one where tumor was being held by the roots.
The creatures paused and looked at the shadow underneath their feet. But then, they all started getting absorbed into the shadow.
They started screaming and struggling to set themselves free. Yet, it was too late. Soon, they all disappeared from the battlefield.
At this time, Primis raised one of his brows as he sensed that the miasmic tumor had gotten angry. It was condensing and concentrating more miasma inside itself.
Primis: Oh.
Understanding what it was planning to do, Primis showed an amused smile as Zenith power also started condensing and concentrating in his eyes.
Next, a beam of Miasma was shot by the tumor.
VROOM!!!!!!
Primis also released his Zenith Vision.
ZZZTT!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
Both attacks met and a powerful shockwave was released which shook the entire area.
Nevertheless, Primis didn't feel like dragging it. Hence, he overpowered miasmic beam easily and hit the miasmic tumor.
HISS!!!!!!!!!!!
The sound of burning resounded. Though it seemed more like the scream of the tumor which was struggling to protect itself. But in it end, it was all in vain.
Finally, the entire tumor was purified into nothing and Primis slowly closed his eyes as if he did something trivial.
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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