The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 201 Temple in the Lake
In the past few days, Zun Zun and the others have been dealing with the issues left behind by Hans. To be honest, such work is really boring and tedious.

Especially for Aqua.

She was the main force in purifying the source of the hot spring. After working continuously for a week, she finally started to get angry and asked for a rest and relaxation.

Zun Zun and his friends were planning to finish the meeting quickly and leave the town, but they couldn't resist the stupid goddess's request to rest, so they decided to satisfy her request and take a day off.

"Listen carefully Aqua, you are not allowed to say you are a goddess in public, absolutely not!"

“I know, I know! No need to keep repeating it, Kazuma!”

Aqua complained impatiently.

In fact, she also knew that she couldn't say that she was a goddess. After all, she was almost thrown into the hot spring twice, which left her with a big psychological shadow. So this time she came out just to relax.

but……

"Hey, hey! The Axis Cultists are going to use that power to create a miracle again!"

The suppressed excitement of a man on the street caught the attention of Zun Zun and the others, and the other man who was talking to him was also slightly excited.

"Really? This has been going on for several days in a row!?"

“I think it’s the fifth time! To be honest, I’ve always thought that Axis cultists were suspicious, but after seeing that scene, my opinion has changed.”

"Ah, I didn't expect that I could really use the power of Goddess Aqua..."

Ok? ? ?
A black man with a question mark face.

What is the power of Goddess Aqua?

He turned his head and looked at the stupid goddess beside him who also had clear stupidity in her eyes. Could this guy have done something terrible again while they were not paying attention?

"Look, it's about to start, go check it out!"

"Go, go, go!"

The two ran to the other side of the street.

“…What was that conversation just now?” Sato Kazuma also turned his head unconsciously, “Aqua, you didn’t do anything stupid again, did you?”

"Wait, wait! Don't put all the blame on me, I didn't do anything! Kazuma, what are you looking at me like that? I'm telling the truth, I've been working hard to purify the hot spring these days and haven't had time to come out at all!" Aqua yelled at him unhappily.

Indeed, it was because the stupid goddess had been working very hard these past few days that they agreed to bring her out to play today. There shouldn't be any chance for her to do anything weird.

Zun Zun was also curious.

“Kazuma, do you want to go check it out?”

“…I really don’t want to go there, but ‘The Power of Goddess Aqua’ really concerns me, so I’ll go take a look anyway.”

So everyone walked towards where the crowd gathered.

Zun Zun is also very familiar with this place.

This was the main canal where he and Cecily rescued the little girl from the drowning, and this canal also connected to the source of the hot spring in the back mountain.

When we got here, we found a middle-aged Axis believer standing on a box. He opened his arms and greeted the people who gathered here in the manner of a priest.

"Come on, come on, everyone gather together."

Seeing a lot of people gathering, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Next, I will show you the power of the Goddess of Water that Goddess Aqua has given me because of your faith in me!"

"Hey, hey, there are so many people here."

There was cheering at the scene, and the level of excitement was comparable to if Aqua were performing her talent here. This is a very recognized statement.

"I think he might perform some talent next second. If he does, I will really punch him hard."

“Alright, alright, don’t be impatient, Kazuma. Let’s wait and see what he will do.”

Darkness comforted him.

Then the man standing on the box shouted in front of everyone: "Look, everyone. This is the power of Lady Aqua, the power of a devout Axis believer...!"

After saying that, he turned around.

“Haaaaaa——————! Lake, separate!”

He put his hands together and then spread them outward, like the movement of prying open a door. A slight vibration came from under his feet. At the same time, the lake water in the ditch was completely separated, forming a transparent water channel, revealing the wet earth and stone road inside.

The most incredible thing is that at the end of the dirt and stone road is a huge temple that is almost the same size as the headquarters of the cult and gives people the feeling that it has a long history!
The white walls and blue dome look beautiful and grand.

I don’t know how many years it has been submerged at the bottom of the lake, but it has not declined as imagined. On the contrary, it has gained a lot of historical weight due to the long time.

“Ohhhhh——————!”

This time, not only the onlookers, but even Zun Zun and the others couldn't help but exclaim.

"Are you kidding? The lake really parted!?"

"And something like a temple appeared under the lake!"

"What is this? Magic? Did you use magic?"

Everyone looked at everything in astonishment.

Zun Zun also kept recalling his new and old memories, looking for relevant clues, because he really didn't know that there was such a building hidden in Alcanretia!
stare----

Sato Kazuma stared at Aqua.

"Even if you looked at me like that, I didn't do anything!"

"really?"

"really!"

Just believe her for once.

Sato Kazuma looked at the Crimson Demon fortune teller beside him who was also surprised and lost in thought.

"Zunzun, what do you think?"

"I'll stand and watch." Zun Zun nodded between his brows and sighed, "This unreasonable and unexpected situation is really very much in the style of the Akusis Cult."

"Yeah, I thought so too. But the problem now is..."

"We need to go investigate."

He continued what Sato Kazuma was saying.

You must know that Hans, a cadre of the Demon King's Army, came here to cause damage a few days ago. Although he was stopped by everyone, he also caused huge damage. This temple that appeared inexplicably might also be the work of the Demon King's Army.

Especially when Zun Zun no longer has his innate advantages, it makes people feel uneasy.

Darkness said with a little concern: "But, it seems that the temple appeared only after the lake parted. How long will that state last?"

“That depends on how hard the Axis cultist works… probably.”

"perhaps?"

"After all, I don't know what the situation is."

Zun Zun complained.

But there shouldn't be any problem. Even if the lake water gathers again, they will probably be safe thanks to Aqua's ability to control water... probably.

"The underwater temple sleeping at the bottom of the lake..."

"It's getting ridiculous again."

"I smell opportunity. I always feel that something is waiting for me in that temple!"

“Meihui, you can’t raise a flag.”

It seems that the team is planning to explore.

Zun Zun grabbed the stupid goddess' arm and confirmed again: "I say, Aqua. Let me ask you again, is it really none of your business?"

"The divided lake? Um, I don't know anything."

“But, if it had nothing to do with Aqua, how could an Axis cultist be able to split the lake?”

"Didn't he say it himself? He awakened his power because of his sincere faith in me! Hehe, I'm so proud~!"

Aqua said proudly.

I really want to punch her.

Is this guy serious?

It was because of the overly devout belief in her that so many strange things happened. If they could be a little more restrained, the reputation of the Axis Church would be much better.

The most important thing is that this kind of thing should not have happened in Zun Zun’s memory!
No matter how you look at it, it's too unreasonable!
Ok?
Just when Zun Zun was about to scold her, two female followers of the Akusis religion were whispering to each other behind them.

“…Is that guy performing on the street again?”

"It seems so. The lake will automatically separate when the time comes, and he insists that it is his own power."

"It would be great if this could attract believers. But what on earth is going on here?"

"Who knows? But I heard that some time ago, the Demon King's army cadres attacked, and someone summoned water to change the direction of the water flow, causing the lake water to separate at this time every day, and gather again at sunset... Of course, I don't know the details, but isn't it okay to be able to use it?"

"That's right, we also have to persuade believers as much as possible."

The two left while talking.

Everyone unconsciously turned their eyes to the stupid goddess whose body was stiff.

"I say, Aqua."

“What’s wrong, Mr. Kazuma? Come on, we should go explore. There’s no time to dawdle here.”

"Wait a minute. Did you hear what the believer just said?"

"Ah-ah-ah! I heard nothing!"

Aqua, fearing that she would be blamed, quickly covered her ears, pretending not to hear, and turned to run towards the temple in the lake.

This guy……!
Was it really her who caused the trouble?
----

Came to the bottom of the lake.

The others were afraid of danger, so they didn't dare to get close. Of course, the people of Axis didn't allow others to get close. If they weren't from the Crimson Demon Clan and the heroes who saved the town, they probably wouldn't be allowed to get close.

Walking on the stone slabs that had become soft from being soaked, they arrived at the gate of the temple.

"Then hurry in! ... ah?"

“What’s wrong, Megumin? Don’t you want to keep going?”

"No, I wanted to go in directly... What is this? It seems to have a barrier."

Huihui, who was about to take the lead and go in for the adventure, was suddenly stopped. Her hands kept groping in the air but could not move forward. It looked like she was touching a wall of air.

"Boundary..."

"Leave this matter to me."

Zun Zun pulled out a small gadget from his pocket.

“Dangdang——! Barrier destroyer!”

This is the second one that Zun Zun made. He sold the previous one to Eris. Because this one is very useful, he always has it on hand.

After fiddling with the barrier for a while, the barrier was completely destroyed with a crisp shattering sound.

"Okay, let's go!"

"Oh!"

The adventurous spirit of the people is burning.

(End of this chapter)