[ The scene shifts. The group, having fled in defeat, followed Aqua's plan and arrived at the source of the hot springs under the cover of night. She firmly believed the problem lay at the source.
But upon arriving, they realized believers also guarded the entrance. Even when Aqua revealed her identity as the High Priest of the Axis Cult, she was still refused entry.
Aqua thought for a moment and came up with another idea: "O devout Axis believers, as long as you let us pass, this town can…"
The two guards suddenly raised their hands to interrupt her speech: "We belong to the Eris Sect!"
Aqua, who had just been putting on airs as a goddess, instantly collapsed and began her tearful offensive: "WHY!!! I beg you, let us in. I just want to save this town."
The two guards remained resolute; no means no. They even waved their hands, signaling them to hurry up and go back.
Seeing that the tears weren't working, Aqua had no choice but to use everything she had learned in her life and began to sweet-talk the two guards.
"Wait a second… you… that feeling…" Aqua suddenly looked at the guard's face and pondered: "I don't know why, but you're kinda handsome!"
It seemed like the first time the guard had been praised, and he started to get a bit shy.
Seeing it was working, Aqua immediately continued: "Your profile looks just like a Red Dragon, very handsome!"
Hearing this, the guard who was just acting shy instantly became furious: "Are you saying I look like a lizard?!"
"I understand. If you won't step aside…" Aqua took a deep breath, her voice becoming deep and low.
"…I will cry and charge into the Axis Church behind us, claiming that you people from the Eris Sect spoke rudely to me!"
The two guards clearly broke down a bit: "Damn it, this is why Axis cultists are the hardest to deal with in this place!"
However, the two also recognized from Aqua's blue hair that she was the prankster woman who turned the hot springs into plain hot water a few days ago! Now it was even more impossible to let them pass. ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Tsk tsk, who would have thought the dignified Goddess of Water would be chased down as a demon by her own believers? She's really living a miserable life."
"Hahaha, genius! She knows how to compliment people. If Aqua had complimented him with two more sentences, let alone getting in, the guard probably wouldn't have been able to hold back from hitting her."
Facts proved that one should never hold high expectations for a plan devised by a low-IQ goddess. To come up with these methods, Aqua might have already racked her brains.
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〜Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious World〜
Perhaps because she was also a goddess, Ristarte could understand Aqua's somewhat maddened state of mind:
"Why did two Eris Sect believers suddenly pop up inside the Axis Cult's headquarters?!"
And they left the most important place for these two Eris believers to guard… Is there something wrong with their brains?
Ristarte was speechless. One had to know that Axis believers weren't exactly friendly toward the Eris Sect, the type who couldn't help but spit when they met…
She thought only a masochistic knight like Darkness would like this place. Just how desperate were these two Eris guards to work here?
〜JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable Worldline〜
"Playing the victim, bootlicking, and finally even using threats. Goddess Aqua's methods are truly…"
Old Joseph's eyes revealed a hint of nostalgia, seemingly recalling his youthful days disguised as the Tequila girl.
"Coming up with these methods is already considered not bad."
Jotaro reached out to press down the brim of his hat, paused for a moment, then added:
"At least for her."
Josuke, on the side, felt that the Eris Sect was quite friendly, and the discord between the two sects seemed to stem more from the Axis Cult's unilateral malice.
Just like how Aqua always persecuted the Goddess Eris, yet the latter still respected her as a senior.
〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline〜
In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"I'm truly impressed. Aqua can actually use the toughest tone to say the most cowardly words…"
Ishtar rolled her eyes, slightly speechless.
She actually planned to cry and run inside to tattle as a threat to get someone to open the door?? Isn't she ashamed to say that out loud? You are a goddess! Can you have a little divine dignity?
And for a goddess to go complain to her own believers, it's simply turning the world upside down. Normally, it should be the believers complaining to the goddess!
Merlin, however, smiled with great interest:
"These two guards are really interesting."
Two Eris Sect members working in the Axis Cult were simply huskies mixed into a wolf pack, appearing a bit obtrusive, but that's what made it interesting!
Knowing full well that Axis Cult people were difficult, yet not quitting and running away—what were they thinking?
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[ Kazuma sighed, looking at Aqua. Indeed, entrusting this kind of thing to the idiot goddess was the worst decision, so he pushed Darkness to the front!
Megumin understood Kazuma's intention immediately and announced Darkness's identity to the guards: "Insolent fools! Do you know who this personage is?! This is the eldest young miss of the great noble Dustiness family!"
Kazuma reached out, attempting to grab the necklace on Darkness's chest: "Alright, Young Miss! Take out the necklace hidden in your bosom as proof!"
As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands! Darkness's backhand suppressed Kazuma, but Aqua and Megumin also joined the fray, and the scene instantly became a stalemate.
"Get the necklace, hurry up and get the necklace while you can! Wiz, come help, hurry up! Wiz."
Wiz looked at the chaotic scene, appearing somewhat conflicted, but finally joined the suppression squad.
Although Darkness didn't want to abuse her authority, she couldn't withstand the groping hands of the crowd, and eventually, the family crest was fished out.
Although the guards let them pass after seeing the crest, Darkness was fuming, so Kazuma had to offer some comfort.
"That's because I properly treat Darkness as a companion, you know. That's right! Not as an older noble lady, but as a reliable Crusader, Darkness!"
"Is… is that so? If that's the case, then…" Darkness's mood improved immediately, blushing shyly.
Kazuma looked at Darkness and whispered softly: "So easy to trick."
Aqua: "Really easy to trick."
Megumin: "Way too easy to trick."]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Hahaha, Kazuma's party… probably only has this inexplicable chemistry when selling out their teammates."
"Medieval noble IDs are useful, but this is probably the only time Darkness comes in handy…"
She really is easy to trick… Seeing Darkness getting coaxed so quickly, the people in other worlds had the same thought.
Wake up, girl! That guy is just PUA-ing you; it doesn't even count as painting a false picture. Poor Darkness, played right in the palm of Kazuma's hand.
It feels like even if Darkness was sold by Kazuma, she would still happily help him count the money. She's completely under his thumb.
( Translator-kun: PUA(被) is a Pinyin Chinese slang for Pick-Up Artist(manipulative tactics/gaslighting )
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〜Baka to Test: Summon the Beasts World〜
Akihisa looked as if he realized something:
"So she was treated as a trustworthy Crusader, that's great, Darkness!"
"It's just that I feel something is wrong somewhere, it's inexplicably familiar!"
Indeed, there was a very strong sense of déjà vu. Akihisa not only found it familiar but also felt like he had experienced it; he just couldn't recall.
As soon as these words came out, everyone present looked at Akihisa with horror. Even an idiot has limits, right? Is this guy… serious?!
Yuuji uses that trick to fool you every day, and it works every time. You tell us if it's familiar or not?
To fall for the same trick so many times, Akihisa is worthy of being the idiot among idiots!
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[ After entering, the group found that the hot spring here had turned black. Obviously, someone was poisoning the source! Then, they followed the pipes to the source.
Megumin saw a familiar figure in the smoke: "That person is… Detergent?"
Hiding behind a rock, Aqua whispered, "It looks like he has thoughts of jumping into the river to commit suicide."
Kazuma expressed understanding: "Because that person was also tormented quite badly by the Axis cultists."
Then Kazuma saw Hans swaying and falling downward. Thinking he wanted to jump into the river to commit suicide here due to the torture from the Axis Cult, he rushed out immediately!
"DANGER!! IMPULSIVENESS IS THE DEVIL!!"
And then… Hans, with his hands in the river still bubbling with suspicious purple bubbles, made awkward eye contact with Kazuma!
"Oh my, is everyone here for sightseeing! Therapeutic hot springs can treat back pain and relieve fatigue. Aside from that, they also have effects like eliminating distracting thoughts and lifting curses."
Hans was sweating profusely from a guilty conscience, his mouth constantly trying to change the subject. ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Megumin is really good at naming things. After Chunchunmaru and Chomusuke, now comes a Detergent!"
"Hahaha, I feel embarrassed for them. The current situation looks completely like a poisoning scene being caught red-handed!"
One has to say there's nothing wrong with Kazuma's thinking. Being mentally destroyed by that group of perverts from the Axis Cult, having thoughts of jumping into the river, is understandable.
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〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
Rin Tohsaka looked at Hans speechlessly:
"This subject change is too stiff!"
Do you think Kazuma is blind or a fool? That purple, unidentified liquid, bubbling with weird bubbles, has already betrayed you. It looks suspicious at a glance.
"Although Kazuma is scum, he will still step forward at critical moments."
Looking at Kazuma, who rushed up regardless of his own safety, Shirou Emiya smiled.
Illya also nodded:
"Yeah, I almost forgot, the reason he traveled to the other world was dying to save someone… uh, although he was scared to death!"
Thinking of this, Illya couldn't help but laugh again. After all, this reason for death was just too ridiculous. Every time she recalled it, she couldn't help but laugh.
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