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The Veteran's ambition (1)

The figure stepped forward, known not for any physical resemblance to a dog, but because of the translation of her title—"Tengu." While the Kanji for "Tengu" could be directly interpreted as "Heavenly Dog," it more accurately described her role as a "Heavenly Sentinel."

Tengu are supernatural beings, ancient youkai who are sometimes revered as deities in Shinto. Their defining feature is a pair of black wings, and they are always seen wearing crow masks affixed to their heads. At least, that's how it is in this world which great sage called "Genshin Impact".

From beneath the crimson crow mask resting askew on her forehead, the woman spoke in a low, almost imperceptible voice, "It seems you've only just acquired that Vision."

Her sharp gaze flickered to the faint glimmer of a gemstone peeking from Riko's skirt pocket. Despite the decoy Vision strapped to her waist—the one she had received from Kazuha—this woman, the one Haiiro had identified as Kujou Sara, effortlessly saw through the ruse, recognizing the real Vision hidden within an instant.

"I shall make this quick..."

This world, unfamiliar and strange, was supposedly based on a game. The plotline grated on me, if I'm being honest.

*Thud* *Thud* *Thud*

The shogunate troops finally regrouped after scattering in search of Thoma, their target for the Vision Hunt. As they closed in, we found ourselves surrounded. One by one, they spotted Thoma resting against a nearby wall and muttered, "Found him." But when their gaze shifted to us, they hesitated, confusion spreading across their faces as they murmured, "Lady Kujou Sara?"

"Under the mandate of the Vision Hunt Decree..."

I wasn't too keen on getting involved—except for the Vision. That was the one thing I wanted.

"Hand over your Vision!" She ended her words, causing the shogunates to hold their polearm firm. Ready to comply with her words.

But something kept tugging at my mind: the system. The same system that had been eerily silent since my arrival in this world. Suddenly, it flooded me with notifications.

[Celestia has acknowledged your ambition. In response to your call, you will be rewarded with the Electro Vision.]

Thunder

A feeling of unease swept over me as the downpour intensified. My thoughts scrambled until everything felt like a blur. I'd never been decisive, not about anything. All I wanted were the skills—the power. For a moment, I even considered letting go of the Vision, retreating to reorganize my thoughts. Maybe I could regain control over the group when I returned home.

But now, it was too late to turn back.

Along with that notification, my clutching right hand felt a cold sensation of that very gemstone. I can feel it, in my hand was that vision the system gave me.

But...

That message, it wasn't Celestia who sent it.

*Thud*

I took one step forward, then another, and another, until I passed all my groupmates. Their wary gazes, once fixed on the woman, now shifted entirely to me. Their unease was palpable, yet I barely noticed. By then, even Kujou Sara had caught on to the shift in my demeanor.

The amethyst glow in my hand burned brighter than any ordinary Vision I'd ever seen. Its radiance was unnatural, almost overwhelming—a phenomenon beyond the bounds of reason. And with that, the conclusion settled in my mind like a thunderclap: