At this moment, Han Feng and Raiden Makoto had also arrived at the scene.
"So this is the Statue of the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed God?"
Looking at the towering statue in the distance, Makoto frowned.
This monument had not existed in her era.
Clearly, it had been constructed specifically for the Vision Hunt Decree.
The glowing objects embedded across its surface were likely the confiscated Visions.
From them, she could sense the intense wishes of the people of Inazuma.
"I wonder where Ei is right now…"
Makoto glanced around anxiously.
Even if resolving the tragedy 500 years ago would change everything,
she still had to prepare for the worst.
If she failed, there might not be a second chance.
Not every situation would allow another soul exchange like this.
So in this era, she had to do something.
The Shogun Appears
"Look! The Shogun is here!"
A cry rang out among the crowd.
Everyone turned toward the source.
A woman stepped onto the high platform—
She wore a purple kimono, a black-and-gold shoulder guard on her left side, and ornaments of gentian flowers and a folding fan in her hair.
Her dark violet hair was braided and draped behind her, and beneath her right eye rested a beauty mark.
Though she shared similarities with Kamisato Ayaka, the aura she carried was entirely different.
Facing the Shogun's overwhelming presence, the crowd instantly fell silent.
Yet their eyes burned with reverence.
Despite the hardships brought by the Vision Hunt Decree, their respect for the Shogun remained strong.
"So that is Ei… 500 years later?"
Seeing the powerful figure on the platform, Makoto's eyes filled with emotion.
She had finally seen her.
Compared to the past, Ei appeared far more mature.
However, because Makoto was holding a parasol, the Raiden Shogun did not notice her.
"That isn't Ei.
It's the puppet she created."
Han Feng spoke calmly.
Though technically a puppet, over time it had developed its own thoughts— a hint of independent personality.
"Right… I almost forgot."
Makoto nodded.
She had heard about this before.
The Raiden Shogun was a puppet created to uphold the ideal of Eternity.
The real Ei, meanwhile, remained hidden within the Plane of Euthymia, avoiding erosion.
Few people could enter that realm.
In the original story, only Lumine had entered multiple times, and Yae Miko had done so through a special medium.
But for Makoto, that wouldn't be an insurmountable obstacle.
The Ceremony Begins
Rumble—!
Rumble—!
Thunder roared overhead as lightning flashed within the dark clouds.
The Raiden Shogun lifted her gaze toward the statue.
Originally, the Vision Hunt Decree had been progressing gradually.
But earlier, the sudden appearance of an overwhelming sword intent had unsettled her.
Guided by divine intuition, she sensed that exceptions would soon emerge—and not just one or two.
But exceptions were the enemies of Eternity.
Holding firmly to the belief that "Only Eternity comes closest to the Heavenly Principles," the Raiden Shogun could never allow such anomalies to exist.
So she had ordered the process accelerated.
That decision led directly to this moment—the confiscation of the hundredth Vision.
"It is time."
She murmured quietly before turning slowly.
Her gaze settled on Thoma, kneeling below.
Her eyes were utterly indifferent.
She had been created to carry out Eternity's will.
Emotion was unnecessary.
Then—
She raised her left hand.
Crackle!
A glowing emblem of the Electro Mitsudomoe appeared in her palm.
It rotated slowly, radiating violet light.
"Ah…"
Seeing this, Thoma sensed danger immediately.
He lowered his head and looked at the Vision at his waist.
Sure enough—it had begun to react.
Crackle!
As the purple light intensified, Thoma's Pyro Vision could no longer resist.
It was pulled free and shot toward the platform.
Thoma struggled to resist, but the Tenryou Commission officers pinned him down.
Just as the Vision was about to reach the Shogun's hand—
A figure suddenly rushed forward and seized it midair.
Shock Across the Crowd
"W-what just happened?"
"Someone grabbed the Vision!"
"My goodness—who is that?
They actually dared to interfere with the Shogun?"
"I can't tell.
They're holding a parasol—I can't see their face."
The crowd erupted into hushed discussion.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Kamisato Ayaka was shaken—yet a spark of hope flickered in her eyes.
If someone had intervened, perhaps there was still a chance.
"Still… why does that figure feel so familiar?"
She frowned, staring at the umbrella-bearing silhouette.
A Historic Confrontation
"This just got interesting."
A faint smile appeared on Han Feng's lips.
The first reunion between sisters separated by 500 years—and it happened with weapons drawn.
Was it fate's cruelty,
or destiny's design?
He had no intention of stopping Makoto.
She clearly had her own plan.
After the soul exchange—
One sister sought to change the tragedy of the past.
The other had just seized a Vision from the Raiden Shogun herself.
What would happen next?
Han Feng found himself genuinely curious.
Clash of Authority
"Move!"
The two Tenryou Commission officers rushed forward.
Makoto had no intention of harming them.
With a simple wave of her hand, she knocked them unconscious.
Seeing this, the purple glow in the Shogun's hand faded.
Her eyes flickered with thought.
Makoto remained silent, standing calmly beneath her umbrella.
The tension in the air thickened.
The spectators had no idea what was happening—
yet none dared speak.
All eyes remained fixed on the unfolding scene.
After a long moment, the Raiden Shogun spoke coldly:
"You have interfered with the Vision Hunt Ceremony.
You… are an exception.
And exceptions are the enemies of Eternity."
As she spoke, she stepped down from the platform.
Each step landed with a burst of violet lightning, radiating overwhelming pressure.
But unfortunately for her—the person standing before her was no ordinary opponent.
She was the former Electro Archon, Ei's elder sister—
Raiden Makoto.
At that moment,
Facing the approaching Shogun, Makoto slowly lowered her parasol.
Her beautiful face was revealed to the world.
Then she spoke gently:
"Ei… it's been a long time."
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