Zongman, Rebirth of the Heaven-Defying Kirito

Before Kirito could finish speaking, Aqua interrupted him, saying, "Indeed, it's rare for a mortal to have such resolve. Why don't you become my follower?"

Who could resist a believer who has the same hair color as them, speaks sweetly, and truly treats them like a goddess?

"This is so sudden..."

"It's not sudden, it's not sudden. After becoming my followers, there's plenty of time to get to know each other."

As she spoke, Akya moved closer to the other person, but stopped when she was only a few steps away.

Her previously playful face suddenly turned serious as she looked at Sayaka earnestly: "I always feel there's something unpleasant about you."

"You're kidding, I shower properly every day..."

“That’s not what I meant!” Aqua stepped forward quickly, suddenly leaning close to Sayaka, her nose twitching as if she had smelled something unusual: “I knew it.”

Then she began to grope Saya, as if she were searching for something.

"Hey! What are you doing?!" Sayaka was startled and quickly backed away.

Every time Aqua's fingers touched her waist and abdomen, she couldn't help but laugh out loud, squirming and begging for mercy: "Stop... stop touching me! It tickles!"

But Aqua didn't stop at all; instead, she became even more focused on her work.

Kirito watched from the side and muttered to himself, "What on earth is going on this time?"

Until Akya's eyes lit up and she took something out of Sayaka's body.

Kirito looked closely—it was Sayaka's Soul Gem!

“There’s no mistake, the unpleasant feeling comes from this thing.” Akya confirmed again and again.

In the world of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica', the girl is deceived by Kyubey and her soul is sealed inside a gem.

It can be said that after becoming a magical girl, the original body is just a physical body, and as long as it is not severely damaged, it can be restored by magic.

But if the Soul Gem shatters, it means the complete annihilation of life.

Sayaka's expression changed instantly, and she reached out to snatch it back: "Give it back to me! That's mine!"

Akya held the gem high, giving the other party no chance to snatch it back.

Kirito now understands that the two have absolutely no intention of fighting.

So he stepped forward and gently pressed Sayaka's shoulder to comfort her: "Don't get agitated, this silly goddess must have some reason for doing this."

“But…” Sayaka hesitated.

After all, one's life is now in someone else's hands, and no one can accept such a thing happening to them.

Kirito knew that although Aqua was stupid, willful, and an alcoholic, it didn't stop her from being a good goddess, and he believed she wouldn't do something like taking someone's life.

Just as he expected, Aqua glared at Kirito and said, "You're calling people idiots again! You're really infuriating!"

Then her gaze was drawn back to the Soul Gem.

Kirito looked at it the same way, and the Soul Gem was only slightly murky, but it was still completely within a safe range.

Aqua exclaimed, "What kind of evil gadget is this?!"

Before Sayaka could explain anything, Aqua held the Soul Gem in both hands, closed her eyes, and a soft white light emanated from her body.

"Purify!" Akya called out softly.

In an instant, white light enveloped the Soul Gem, dispelling its original turbidity and revealing a color it had never displayed before.

Akya wiped the unprecedented cold sweat from her forehead: "Alright, the evil has been purified."

Sayaka stared blankly at the scene, her eyes filled with shock.

She had never seen a Soul Gem in such a pure form, not even when she first signed the contract to become a magical girl.

No, it can no longer be described as pure; the entire Soul Gem seemed to be emitting a faint blue light, like a flawless sapphire.

After a long pause, she finally managed to utter a few words: "How did you do that?"

"Huh?" Aqua: "As a goddess, isn't it normal for her to do something like this?"

"Amazing!"

In Sayaka's understanding, the Soul Gem must be purified again using the Grief Seed dropped by the witch.

I never expected that the goddess in front of me could do it so easily.

If she had some doubts about this water goddess before, she now completely believes in her.

Even Kirito couldn't help but glance at the silly goddess a few more times.

He knew that Akya had purification skills that could purify the dead and remove curses, but he never thought she could use them here.

What is the principle?

Just as Sayaka was about to take her Soul Gem, Aqua withdrew it again: "No, there seems to be a soul fixed inside. It's quite an evil item."

"You know that too?" Sayaka was completely convinced.

Kazuma watched in amazement.

It's unexpected that this magical girl is in such a tragic situation; her soul has been sealed inside a gem by someone else, at least that's what he thinks.

Faced with the current situation, his dwindling conscience told him to remain silent and observe the situation.

Akya enjoyed being flattered, and a smile quickly spread across her face: "Of course, I've guided souls back in the heavens, so seeing through this is a piece of cake!"

Kazuma responded, "But that was a long time ago."

"Whose fault is this?!"

While bickering with Kazuma, Aqua didn't stop comparing things: "Eh, is the soul inside you yourself?"

Sayaka gave an awkward laugh: "Haha, have I been exposed...?"

“But how can a body without a soul have consciousness?” Akia guessed. “Could it be… a zombie?”

"Hmm...that's not wrong either."

As she spoke, Sayaka's expression turned sad.

Unlike her complete transformation into darkness upon learning the truth, Sayaka's expression at this moment showed more relief.

But then she realized what she was doing and pleaded with the person before her, "Goddess, could you please return the soul within me to my body?"

"I'm sorry, I can't do that." Akya said regretfully, "If we were in the Celestial Realm, there might be a way, but after being banished from the Celestial Realm, I have lost one-tenth of my abilities, so I am powerless to help you."

“I see~” Sayaka smiled again: “But there’s nothing I can do about it. I’m already very grateful that you could help me purify the Soul Gem.”

Seemingly sensing Sayaka's reluctance, Aqua stepped forward, patted Sayaka on the shoulder, and said gently, "Although I can't help you, I'll do this because we get along so well..."

Then, Akya pulled out a booklet with the words "Axis Order" printed on it from somewhere and handed it to Sayaka.

"How about joining the Axis Order? I guarantee you won't regret it!"

"The Axis Order? What's that?!"