A Wish, the Descent of a Vision, and a World That Will Shine Because of You

Furina habitually opened her arms to embrace the sunlight and declared, "Reveal your convictions to me, a god. If your convictions are just enough, I will grant you the approval of the divine."

Proving their convictions to a god?

The members of Night Raid felt a sense of relief. No matter the test, they were determined to pass. If all they needed was to prove their convictions, that was something they would never falter on.

This was the one thing they were unwavering about, even when faced with the Empire's million-strong army.

Mine raised her head, her gaze steadfast as she looked at the goddess observing them.

"Divine Lady, my name is Mine. I hail from the Empire's borderlands and have endured discrimination since childhood because of my mixed heritage."

"I became an assassin to overthrow the corrupt Empire, to fight for a world where children like me would no longer suffer discrimination. For this dream, I will never waver."

"Never, until the end of my life!"

Furina, observing the determined girl, was about to offer words of praise when an unexpected event occurred.

Buzz, buzz—

A gentle pink light radiated from Mine's body.

Mine froze in shock.

The rest of Night Raid looked at her in panic.

Before they could fully comprehend what was happening, the pink light gathered in front of Mine. Within the radiance, a luxurious artifact with golden edges and pink crystal appeared, floating gently before her.

Unconsciously, Mine reached out her hand, and the luxurious artifact slowly settled into her palm.

As soon as the artifact touched her hand, a mystical energy surged through her body, and a flood of information entered her mind.

Mine stared blankly at the pink crystal in her hand, which emitted a gentle glow. Patterns began to form within the crystal as she murmured, "A Vision?"

Furina's eyes widened slightly—it was the first time she had ever witnessed the descent of a Vision.

Realizing her momentary lapse, she quickly regained her composure.

"Hahaha! A Vision! I didn't expect your wish to be so pure and strong that it caught the attention of the heavens. Congratulations, you've become a Genshin."

"A Vision?" "Genshin?"

The boisterous Leone and the absent-minded Sheele repeated the words without thinking.

Furina placed her hands on her hips.

"That's right! When a person's noble wish is strong enough to change the world, it catches the attention of the heavens, which then bestows a Vision upon them."

"And those who possess a Vision are called Genshin—heroes recognized by the heavens, without a doubt."

"When a Vision bearer's wish is fulfilled, the heavens reward them with the opportunity to ascend as a god."

Bulat's eyes widened in disbelief, and he involuntarily exclaimed, "Heroes? Become gods?" Realizing his outburst, he quickly clamped his hand over his mouth and lowered his head.

He couldn't believe he had shouted in front of a god! How unmanly! He hoped the divine wouldn't take offense.

Furina didn't seem to mind and continued, "Exactly, to become a god. That's why Vision bearers are called Genshin."

"To mortals, this may seem exaggerated, but it's not in the least."

"When someone's wish is to eradicate hunger from the world, then on the day they achieve that wish, becoming a god is only natural."

"But such a wish must be one that makes humanity and the world better in order to earn the attention of the heavens."

As she spoke, Furina's voice grew louder, her excitement evident.

"So now, the heavens are watching this very moment. Speak aloud your unwavering, noble wishes, heroes!"

Mine stared blankly at the Vision in her hand, which had responded to her wish.

Unbidden, scenes she least wanted to recall resurfaced in her mind, replaying vividly before her eyes.

Because she was of mixed heritage, she had been bullied in the slums since childhood. Despite everyone's shared poverty and despair, she had been singled out and tormented for being even more pitiful.

She couldn't lie to herself—she resented it. Yet she knew it all stemmed from the Empire's discrimination against minorities.

So, she had sworn that one day, she would ensure children like her would no longer face such prejudice.

Her life had been unbearably hard: as a child, she scavenged food from trash alongside stray dogs, only to be bullied by the dogs themselves.

Her journey had brought her to the Revolutionary Army. After the alliance with the western tribes, Night Raid had recruited her.

This path had been so arduous.

As the deeply buried memories surfaced, her vision blurred as tears filled her eyes.

Tears rolled down her cheeks.

The Vision was proof of divine acknowledgment—proof of her heroism.

Her perseverance all this time had been recognized by the heavens.

The heavens believed her wish could change the world.

Mine's nose tingled, her voice choked, and her tears refused to stop.

"I'm a hero… the heavens have acknowledged me…"

The rest of Night Raid watched as Mine wept uncontrollably, their hearts resonating with her emotions.

To them, Mine had always been a strong girl, someone who seemed unshakable.

This was the first time they had seen her cry—and cry so heart-wrenchingly.

Yet, it wasn't unbecoming.

Furina, watching the girl overwhelmed with emotion, found herself deeply moved.

Hadn't she, too, been like them?

For five hundred years, she had painstakingly carried the burden of Fontaine's people, enduring pain and loneliness in silence.

Furina lowered her arms, letting go of her performative demeanor. Her smile softened, becoming genuine as she addressed them.

"This journey has been hard, hasn't it?"

"This world is full of injustice, full of darkness, full of thorns. Everyone lives in an endless hell."

"But there are always those who will stand up, strong and unyielding, for the happiness of others. They bear the injustice and darkness meant for others, shouldering it all themselves."

"Every step forward is weighed down by mountains and leaves them bloodied by thorns."

"No one understands them. No one listens to their pain. They bear everything alone."

"Not for themselves, but for the happiness of all."

"Those who step into hell for the happiness of others are heroes."

The members of Night Raid raised their heads, looking at the god before them, who spoke to them with warmth and sincerity.

Their lips trembled.

Bulat's lips quivered, his eyes misting over. The god's very first words had pierced his heart like an arrow.

"This journey… of course, it's been hard…"

I'm supposed to be a steel-hearted man—how could I lose my composure just because the divine acknowledged and comforted me?

There's no way I'll cry like Mine.

But memories surged—of being surrounded by darkness and injustice in the Empire's army, of being ostracized and framed for resisting it, of facing execution.

Furina placed a hand on her chest. To others, she was already a saint who saved the world.

"Because of heroes like you, this world's future is destined to shine like gold."

"The gods will bear witness to your wishes, to the moment your flames ignite and illuminate the world."

Furina's gentle and sincere words struck deep, like a thunderclap in the hearts of Night Raid.

Bulat, who prided himself on being a true man, pressed his forehead to the ground, tears streaming uncontrollably from his eyes.

It wasn't just tears—it was the hardship of a lifetime, finally released.

...

The crowd around them grew larger and larger. Countless people witnessed this moment.

A downtrodden painter excitedly captured the scene on his canvas, while a bard scribbled furiously in his worn-out notebook, chewing on the end of his pen.

They wanted to preserve this moment—the scene, the proof granted by the heavens to the heroes, and the blessings bestowed by the divine—ensuring it would be passed down to distant lands and future generations.

Night Raid, the assassination group infamous across the Empire for targeting corrupt and despicable nobility, was a household name. Even those unfamiliar with their deeds now gazed at them in admiration upon hearing their name.

Najenda turned to look at the surrounding crowd, their gazes filled with blessings, admiration, and respect. The heavy burden she carried on her shoulders seemed to lift in an instant.

Because of that burden, she had never dared show her vulnerability in front of her teammates. She was their leader—if she faltered, Night Raid would fall apart.

She would always find a quiet place to vent her frustrations alone.

But now, under the warmth of so many kind gazes, even someone as strong as Najenda found her vision blurring. She turned back to Furina, the embodiment of the Just God, whose gentle eyes seemed to see right through her.

"Lady Furina," Najenda began, her voice trembling slightly. "I was once a general of the Empire, but every time we marched to suppress rebellions on the border, the army would massacre entire minority populations. After the army left, the surviving rulers of these minorities would retaliate by slaughtering innocent Imperial civilians. I couldn't stand such atrocities."

"Innocent civilians are not at fault. The true culprits are the corrupt, greedy rulers steeped in darkness."

"My wish is for the ordinary people of this world—Imperials and minorities alike—to never suffer unjust treatment. For this wish, I would die without regret."

...

Every member of Night Raid shared their wishes, big or small. Yet, in this decayed world, their aspirations were undeniably beautiful.

At the moment the Visions appeared, Akame ga Kill's world, devoid of a divine framework, fully accepted the new divine system and began issuing commands to the Human Realm Force System.

When the world fully embraced the Vision-based divine system, high above on the throne of Celestia, Noah allowed a faint smile.

"The Akame ga Kill world is only one step away. We must completely topple the Empire's millennia-long influence and bury this ancient history for good."

He extended his hand, and a translucent planar map materialized in his palm.

This map was a manifestation of the nascent authority Noah had gained over Akame ga Kill's world after Human Realm Force began encompassing it.

Although the world appeared as a spherical planet, its essence was that of a planar realm, encased within a dimensional plane.

By annexing Akame ga Kill's world, Teyvat would also gain the planar world's protective barriers.

With this, Teyvat would ascend from being a mere "world bubble" to a full-fledged "world."

Only as a world could Teyvat completely shield itself from the erosive influence of the Sea of Quantum and achieve self-sustaining cycles within its domain.

With Akame ga Kill's world fully embracing the divine system of Visions, Noah opened the Human Realm Force System began to it entirely.

Now, whenever Akame ga Kill's world issued a command through the system, Human Realm Force would draw threads of law from the world's essence to create Visions and grant them to it.

The Akame ga Kill world will only grant Visions to individuals who contribute to the world's growth and development. However, Noah had programmed the Human Realm Force System to adhere to strict standards for granting Visions. Even the world itself could not issue a Vision to someone who did not meet these criteria.

Under the Akame ga Kill world's fervent commands, over a hundred Visions had already been bestowed upon its inhabitants.

At this moment, the Akame ga Kill world resembled a parched soul in a desert, desperate for relief. After all, the world was just one step away from becoming a high-energy world, and the Vision-based divine system served as its plane ticket.

...

The moment every member of the Night Raid team voiced their wishes, they each received a Vision.

Furina led the seven members of Night Raid into the palace.

"I've been pondering candidates for a new special division, the Marechaussee Phantom, which handles extraordinary cases. Now that you're here, and since each of you has been granted a Vision, I'll entrust the Marechaussee Phantom to you."

"I trust you. Act as you see fit, in accordance with your will, to uphold justice for the people."

Fontaine's law enforcement system comprised three primary divisions: the Maison Gardiennage, the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol, and the Marechaussee Phantom.

The Marechaussee Phantom specialized in handling cases beyond the capabilities of the other two divisions, functioning as an elite task force.

Leone patted her chest confidently. "Don't worry, Lady Furina! We won't let you down!"

What they had anticipated was perhaps becoming squad leaders in the Maison Gardiennage, but instead, they were entrusted with founding an entirely new division, carrying such weighty responsibilities.

Akame nodded. "Yes, we will do our best."

Bulat grinned. "Heh, isn't this just like our old job? Except now it's not assassinations—it's close enough."

Mine ran her fingers over the pumpkin-shaped Roman Artillery she wore at her waist. "Cases that the Maison Gardiennage can't solve likely involve Teigu users. No matter what, we won't lose."

Najenda lightly touched the Vision at her waist.

When Teigu users clashed, one side would inevitably die. But now, things were different.

The power of the Visions was incredible. Even though she had only just obtained hers, she could already wield the destructive force equivalent to that of a Level 4 Danger Beast.

Her physical and mental strength, as well as her overall resilience, had been enhanced to the peak of human capability. On top of that, she could freely use abilities akin to those possessed by Danger Beasts.

Her ability allowed her to summon shadow warriors for combat, each identical in strength to herself. At present, she could summon five shadows simultaneously.

Using this ability was seamless and effortless, far surpassing the utility of Teigu.

After all, the Visions were divine gifts, tools meant to aid their bearers in fulfilling their aspirations.

At that moment, a World Gate suddenly appeared before Furina. The members of Night Raid were momentarily confused before assuming it to be the power of the divine.

Only Furina felt a wave of panic. The only one capable of opening a World Gate was the Lord Heavenly Principle.

Was the Lord coming in person?

Did I make a mistake?

Even with her five centuries of practiced poise, Furina was sweating profusely.

In the gazes of everyone present, a leather boot stepped through the World Gate. When the figure fully emerged, the expressions of the Night Raid members shifted drastically.

Long, ice-blue hair cascading to the waist, icy blue eyes, a tall and imposing figure exuding a faint but palpable aura of death—one that could only come from slaughtering millions.

Najenda's face turned pale. Cold sweat dripped from her forehead as she gritted her teeth.

"Esdeath…"

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