[Friend Group Quest Triggered—Processing Quest Issuance...]
[Solo Quest: The Salvation of Rin Tohsaka and Illya]
Quest Description: Your friends Rin Tohsaka and Illya have learned the tragic fates of their families. Overcome with grief and anger, they are determined to rewrite their destinies and create a happier future. As a friend, it is only natural to lend a hand. Show the warmth of friendship and help them save their loved ones. Quest Reward: 1,000 Points
Souta stared at the quest notification without much surprise.
He already knew that friend group members' wishes could trigger quests, though whether they were solo or group quests was always random.
So, it wasn't shocking that a quest popped up—it was just unexpected that two people's wishes could merge into a single mission.
"What's wrong?" Kurumi noticed Souta's slight change in expression and asked.
"A solo quest just came in. Take a look."
Souta handed his phone to Kurumi.
Kurumi read the details carefully, then blinked in surprise.
"Two people... issued one quest?"
"Yeah, didn't see that coming." Souta clicked his tongue. "The system sure knows how to save on points."
"What quest?" Chelsea leaned in curiously.
"A solo quest—helping some friend group members fulfill their wishes."
Souta took the phone back from Kurumi and showed it to Chelsea.
"Ah, so it's not a group quest..." Chelsea immediately lost interest. "Tch, I was hoping to earn some points."
"Damn, Chelsea, you've got a pretty face, but you're greedy as hell."
Souta smirked. What was she even thinking?
Even if she could participate, did she even have the strength to handle it?
His eyes drifted to the unconscious dancers lying around the palace. Then, he put his phone away.
"The quest can wait. Rin and Illya already know we can travel through time, so they were bound to reach out sooner or later.
For now, let's finish up here first."
Souta then walked over to start gathering the unconscious women to prepare for a group memory wipe using divine spark.
Since he was only erasing a few minutes of memory, the faith cost was negligible.
But before he could start, Kurumi stopped him.
She smiled sweetly, then summoned her clones to do the work for him.
...She clearly didn't want him touching all these half-dressed women.
Once the memory wipe was complete, Souta freed the enslaved women who had been brainwashed by Bolic.
Most of them had been deceived. Some had been forcibly taken.
Looking at these women, Souta sighed inwardly.
Oddly enough, after killing someone for the first time, his discomfort was fading.
He turned toward Bolic and Holimaca's corpses.
Lifting a hand, he summoned a roaring blaze, consuming the bodies entirely.
Thanks to his "Half-Cold Half-Hot" ability, now powered by divine energy, the flames burned thousands of degrees hotter.
The intense fire melted their bodies in an instant, leaving behind nothing but ash.
Souta exhaled slowly as he gazed at the ashes.
With this, Path of Peace was finally under his complete control.
Kurumi approached, gently tugging on his sleeve. When he turned to face her, she asked:
"Are you alright? That was your first time killing someone."
Souta smiled and ruffled Kurumi's cheek.
"I can't always let you handle the dirty work, can I? I should take responsibility sometimes, too."
Kurumi grinned, her golden and red eyes shimmering playfully.
"Ara, how reliable~."
She took Souta's hand and held it against her cheek, refusing to let go.
...She really seemed to enjoy being pampered.
Chelsea watched their interaction, rolled her eyes, and quietly stepped away.
For the next few days, Souta focused entirely on gathering faith.
The Divine Descent had sparked a religious explosion among the believers.
Every day, the cathedral was packed with worshippers.
The "Rejuvenation Miracle" had left an overwhelming impact, and even the less devout believers were now praying before every meal.
Because of this, the faith he collected was increasing in both quantity and quality.
At first, the faith energy was a light gold, but now it had deepened into a rich golden hue.
Higher-quality faith meant stronger divine spark conversion.
Finally, on the third day—
His Divine Rank increased to Level 1.
Levels 1–5 represented Weak Divine Power—also known as demigod status.
At the exact moment of ascension, Souta felt his Divine Realm expand.
His perception also multiplied several times over—when looking at people, he could vaguely see their souls beneath their flesh.
It made sense—gods were inherently spiritual beings, and manipulating souls was standard practice for them.
"I finally leveled up..."
The sensation of evolution filled Souta with an indescribable sense of euphoria.
Moreover, thanks to the modified divine system, he didn't suffer from mental corruption due to faith.
His divine fire instantly burned away any emotional imprints in the prayers he received, allowing him to gain power without being influenced.
"Good. This means I won't turn into some faith-addicted maniac."
At the moment, his divine spark reserves weren't that large, but...
It was finally time to start nurturing a Divine Domain.
Once he established a Divine Domain, gathering divine spark would become far more efficient.
Just as he was contemplating his next steps...
A sudden intrusion occurred within his Divine Realm.
A faint, spectral soul had entered his domain.
Souta's heart skipped a beat—was he about to be possessed?!
He quickly realized he was overreacting.
This was a petitioning soul—a believer who had died with unwavering faith in him.
In many mythologies, devout followers who perished were granted rebirth in their god's realm.
As long as the god remained alive, these souls could enjoy eternal life—though they would never again be truly free.
Petitioners continuously generated faith within the Divine Realm, acting as permanent worshippers for their deity.
"Didn't expect to get a petitioner this fast... I guess people really do die easily in Akame ga Kill's world."
Souta focused his consciousness into his Divine Realm and created a sanctuary for the petitioner to reside in.
Since the Divine Realm existed in a state between reality and illusion, he could shape it at will.
Thus, he constructed a peaceful paradise where petitioners could live without worries.
Observing his own divine world from a god's-eye view felt oddly like playing a simulation game.
Then, Souta noticed another effect.
Because the petitioner was now part of his Divine Realm, their strength was stacking onto his own.
His physical capabilities had grown stronger—it felt like he had gained the strength of an additional human.
It reminded him of the "Everlasting Destruction" system from The Day of Wrath—where a mage could steal the souls of others to increase their power.
Unfortunately, the Divine Realm couldn't store physical objects yet.
Otherwise, if he shoved a mountain inside, he could punch with the force of millions of tons.
As Souta was finishing his ascension, his system phone buzzed.
Tohsaka Rin: "@Souta. Hey, can I ask for a favor?"