Rebirth of a Lost God: A Xiaolumi Series

Chapter 4: Training

First things first, training with Xiao is the hardest thing I could probably do. First of all, his speed was insane, thank god I had my wings to be able to catch up with him. Second, I was not used to the fact that I could use multiple elements at once. Third and last of all, I was a little rusty on my weapon skill and the Mixing Elemental Trust Throw with my sword. I know Xiao was trying his best to teach me without getting impatient but getting the thrust was so hard!

"Lumine, we need that thrust to perfection when you go into combat with your brother. It's coming along well, but you still need to perfect the trust on that sword. Do you understand what I'm trying to say, Lumine?"

"I understand, it's just so hard to do after such a long time..."

"I understand that Lumine, but it's not just that. Your multi-elemental skill depletes your energy too fast. We'll have to work on your energy as well."

"Understood Xiao. I'll try better next time."

"Now Lumine... Let's try that jab again, and see if we can do better this time, shall we?"

"Yes."

"Let's start then."

And that's when the true journey begins.

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                                                                                        4 months later

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Dear Journal, 

Xiao has trained me well. I am able to do many things, though it takes a long time to recharge again. Within the past 4 months, I have noticed that more monsters rise without warning and others have bowed to my rebirth, such as the Hydra. I battled with the Hydra when Tartaglia, the 11th fatui harbinger, had summoned him. The 4 Winds have also recognized my rebirth and I have asked them all to be quiet, and not let anyone, anyone, know that I am alive and my true form has returned. Many other monsters, from all over, have also bowed to my order. The only that stand in my way are the Abyss Order and their minion forces. But now, I realize the time has come, to let all gather in Windrise; to tell them I have returned and that the next war has come in a series of storms. I hope that if we stand together, we can defeat the storms that block the sun.

Lumine

It has now been 4 months since I left my brother's basecamp in Khaenri'ah. I have achieved many things since then, and have destroyed many camps of hilichurls; maybe thousands, but no matter how hard I try, more seem to just take their place. Today, I once again destroyed many hilichurl camps, but one caught my eye. The hilichurls there had a parchment that they didn't really seem to understand. I knew that the parchment was probably in whatever language my brother knew how to write in because I knew that one thing for sure was that hilichurls only knew hilichurlen.

"Xiao, go get the camp on the right, I'll deal with the one on the left."

"Alright, Lumine. Giving me the harder one while you deal with the easy one?"

"Not necessarily. The left one has a little something that I'm interested in, that's all."

"All right then, do your thing. I'm off."

And with that, we were busy killing the hilichurls like they were slices of ham. After that all, I gathered the letter that the hilichurls we originally were reading and got back to Xiao.

"...Lumine... is that what you were interested in getting?"

"Yes, why?"

"I think that letter is written in Khaenri'in"

"Do you think you can read the letter?"

"I can only try Lumine. I'll do my best if it means so much to you."

"Thanks. So... the letter?"

"Let's hope this is worth fighting all those monsters."

"Hope so too."

"Dear Hilichurl Friends,

You have come this far to my debit, so as a thank you, I will allow you to pick where you would like to place your camp. Anyhow, beware of two people named Starwisher and adepti that travels along with Starwisher. I have not yet confirmed if Starwisher is immortal or not, but do be aware that she is an enemy. Enjoy your picking day of freedom and beware. But prepare, hilichurls, for the second Archon war is now close.

Your Abyss Prince, Aether"

I honestly couldn't believe it. My brother did have a soul for hilichurls! That was kind of nice to know. Not only that, he was trying to start another war. Now I know what mother meant by I would know when the time was right.

"Anything you needed from that letter?"

"I mean... we do know that my brother has an eye on us. On top of that, he's trying to start a whole new war after 500 years."

"Better keep that mask on then. Also, be sure not to show any immortal powers unless it's truly necessary."

"Alright. Let's get on the move then. I'm afraid it's time to gather my dear Archon friends and tell them I'm alive."