Chapter 54 - E52

Episode 52: The Temple's Secrets

As they roamed the village, the crew came across an ancient temple shrouded in darkness. Inside, they saw golden idols and murals depicting people worshiping a demonic entity. The sight was unsettling, but they pressed on.

Suddenly, they were interrupted by a menacing presence. A tall, black being with horns and long nails emerged from the shadows, glaring at them. Before it could approach, a colossal hand descended from the sky, seemingly from the void itself. The being trembled in terror and uttered a strangled, "Uuh Zara," before succumbing to fear and collapsing.

Perplexed and shaken by the sight, the crew cautiously entered the temple. They discovered a hidden chamber where the village chief and a demonic priest were discussing their dark plans. The chief, an old man with a demonic visage, and the priest, a gaunt figure with a beastly appearance, were plotting to use demonic powers to mass-produce rings that would slowly kill their wearers. They also planned to sacrifice 100 people that night.

Venus and his crew were horrified by the revelations. The temple was filled with the smell of incense and the sounds of chanting. As the sacrificial ritual began, they knew they had to act quickly.