Surprise! I've Transmigrated Again

The City of Water and Hot Springs — Arcanletia

This water city, known as the hot spring metropolis, has a basic color scheme dominated by white, with blue as an accent.

Pale blue floral decorations interspersed with large areas of white background highlight the blue, giving visitors a sense of refreshing purity that cleanses the soul.

"Oh my, thank you so much!" The caravan owner bowed repeatedly in gratitude, "If it weren't for the Hero Party's help, our losses this trip would have been severe. We truly thank all of you Heroes."

While expressing his thanks, he forcefully pushed several accommodation vouchers into Adam's hands, afraid that he might refuse.

"This is just a small token of my appreciation. Please, Lord, you must accept it."

Adam initially wanted to refuse such gifts, but when he saw the vouchers were for the largest hot spring inn in Arcanletia, he instinctively accepted them.

It wasn't that he couldn't afford the accommodation; he simply didn't want to hurt the man's feelings.

I really am a good lord, aren't I?

"Well then, please enjoy yourselves. I shall take my leave now." With that, the caravan owner turned and left.

And a certain idiotic High Priestess who loved this place finally unleashed her true nature.

"We've arrived! The City of Water and Hot Springs, Arcanletia!" Aqua shouted excitedly before running toward the town.

The town sat adjacent to a crystal-clear lake and was backed by mountains from which hot springs gushed forth. Water channels ran everywhere, leading to various inns.

This was the sacred scenery of Arcanletia — tranquil and peaceful.

Like Axel, the townspeople here were full of vitality, with playful noise constantly filling the streets.

In this cruel world ravaged by the Devil King's army, having such a sanctuary was quite extraordinary.

It all relied on the powerful fighting strength of the Axis Cult.

Despite being criticized as the most disliked religious order on the entire continent, their extraordinary combat power was equally respected by people.

According to Darkness, this town had previously battled with the Devil King's army, but since many High Priests resided here, it proved quite inhospitable to the Devil King's forces.

Megumin, however, claimed that this town had the blessing of the Water Goddess Aqua, which was why the Devil King's army retreated.

Regarding this answer, Adam pressed down on her head, telling her to take a good look at Aqua and see if this idiot was really capable of blessing her cult!

In the end, the Devil King's army gave up on this hard-to-chew bone.

However... Adam understood that none of the above was the real reason the Devil King's army stayed away. The main reason was...

"Oh my! Welcome, handsome young men and beautiful ladies, to the City of Water and Hot Springs — Arcanletia!"

Here it comes!

Hearing the enthusiastic welcome, Adam instinctively clenched his buttocks and tensed up.

These hospitable "locals" were extremely difficult to deal with.

Just as expected. As he had anticipated, the mouth of the old man in front of them began to open and close rapidly, introducing the town at an incredibly fast pace.

The sudden conversation startled the others, but the old man didn't stop talking.

"What brings you all here? Is it sightseeing, or joining the faith? Is it adventure, or coming to receive baptism? Oh right! If you've come here looking for work, please make sure to visit the Axis Cult! There's a great job available now — all you need to do is go to other towns and praise how amazing the Axis Cult is, and you can earn a large bounty! Plus, there's an extra benefit: anyone who takes this job can call themselves a member of the Axis Cult. How about it? Isn't that great!"

This old man seemed inexplicably terrifying. Heaven knows how he managed to finish such a long speech in just 30 seconds.

Most importantly, what kind of nonsense is "calling yourself a member of the Axis Cult"?!

Do you think this is the highest level of reward?! Don't joke around!

Sure enough, the reason the Devil King's army didn't come to wage war was because they didn't want to get involved with these mentally ill members of the Axis Cult.

Like super glue, impossible to shake off once they stick to you.

Just like now, when they were going to check into the inn, the old man took it upon himself to lead the way, but his mouth never stopped for a moment along the way. His purpose was to make them join the cult.

Kazuma, a man with no patience, couldn't stand it anymore, and the others all had the same expression: "This old man is so annoying!"

But strangely enough, Aqua was thoroughly enjoying it.

Because this old man was constantly praising the glorious history of the Water Goddess — herself.

The more he spoke, the happier she became, her nose held high in the air as she looked smugly at the others.

And the others deeply understood. Although Aqua was the esteemed Water Goddess, given her regrettable nature, those glorious histories were 100% false. Yet this Water Goddess still shamelessly took credit for herself.

Until Aqua actively revealed her identity.

"Hey, old man, my name is Aqua."

"Oh, what a good name!" The old man didn't think much of it and, looking at her water-blue hair, sincerely admired, "Not just the name, but even the hair color is the same. It's so enviable, making me jealous to death! It seems you are deeply blessed by the Goddess Aqua... Well then! Without further delay, I hope you will join the Axis Cult!"

"...Huh?"

In Aqua's imagination, when the old man heard her name, combined with her signature blue hair and the Goddess-exclusive haori she wore, these would definitely make him think of Aqua.

But the result was different?

"Old man, I am Aqua, I am the Water Goddess herself."

"Oh ho ho ho, little girl, you jest." The old man didn't believe her at all and instead admonished, "Young lady, you have the same hair as the Goddess and the same name, but that doesn't mean you can blaspheme against the divine. You'll be punished by the Gods, you know."

"...Huuuh?!" Aqua immediately fell into self-doubt. She couldn't understand where she had gone wrong.

Adam couldn't help but laugh.

This idiot thought that by revealing her identity, she would be worshipped by the members of the Axis Cult, but little did she know that the "Water Goddess" had already become an abstract faith in their hearts. Even if she, the actual Water Goddess, appeared before them, she wouldn't easily gain their faith.

This was a bit troublesome. Everyone present knew that Aqua was the Water Goddess, but the members of the Axis Cult didn't accept her.

Suddenly, they felt this was very problematic.

Whether Aqua exploded in anger or the Axis Cult exploded, the outcome would be disastrous.

Everyone exchanged knowing glances, then quickened their pace.

Adam hoisted the dumbfounded Aqua onto his back and headed straight for the largest hot spring inn in town.

However, the old man wasn't one to give up easily. He persisted in following alongside them, continuing his attempts at persuasion.

Only after Darkness revealed that she had already joined a cult — and moreover, it was the cult of Aqua's archenemy, the Goddess Eris — did the old man finally leave them alone.

As he departed, the old man's gaze turned hostile, and he even spat in their direction. His attitude was downright offensive.

Yet it was precisely this rude behavior that flipped Darkness's switch. This perverted knight actually craved being targeted by others.

She relished that feeling!

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