A few minutes before.

Kaye had finished checking on her fellow soldiers, her eyes looking over to Nathan again as she asked him what he had found. After learning everything, Kaye gave her apology, feeling better as she saw a smile that would be with her forever.

This man’s smile was like the sun shining down on her. It filled her with hope and pride. She felt proud to have gained such a smile, which confused her, as this was a pure human who was weaker than herself.

"Thank you, Kaye, please do not look hopeless."

Nathan's words hit her like a wave as she watched him enter into the centre of the room, the waves of magical power coming from him like a tidal force, the room basking in a light blue light that shone brightly, her sergeants taking a deep breath, Kai standing, looking proud, as she bowed her head in respect.

"What is he doing?"

She asked the question, and a few moments later, the water around the room began to vibrate, shaking, as four large water tendrils pulled from the magical pools around them, forming a sphere in front of the young man who still radiated power.

An almost deafening boom was heard, exploding rapidly with power, and almost blowing those present away. They all struggled to keep standing as they watched the shining aqua orb slowly hover in the air, moving to the centre as it lined up and eventually flew above the pedestal that held the old one.

A few moments passed by, as tension grew in the air, a pressure building as they watched the man move up, his hand rising before slamming down onto the orb. The pressure released all at once as two massive torrents of water flowed out and into the system of networks connecting the room, the rumbling speeding up.

She watched him turn around, his eyes still soft. She knew she had made many mistakes up to this point, her mind starting its blaming mechanic as it ran like a machine, arriving at the same conclusion over and over. She was doomed.

Nathan stared at the woman, his smile growing as he just laughed it all away. She had apologised earlier, and that was all that was important.

"You have already said sorry, let’s just put it behind us and head on with our lives!" he said with a bright smile, walking past them all, not saying much more as he heard the group following behind him.

The vast reservoir continued rumbling as dust blasted from the large channels at the top of the walls, apparently designed to flow water. He watched as the water from his orb started to cascade down the sides of the walls, the reservoir at the bottom filling up quickly. He knew everyone was in for a lovely surprise once they found out the other secret that came from the place.

"Well, let's hurry or we may be washed away when the river starts to gain fresh water!"

He started to make his way outside as she looked up at the bright sun, his smile growing as he began to make his way back down the sides of the rocks. Eventually reaching the top of the waterfall, he gazed down towards the bottom, seeing many people.

Inside the water temple, the water levels had finally reached the amount required to start pushing out water. The two front parts were quickly spitting out dust, dirt and rocks that had accumulated as the surge of water began to spill out like a small wave. Eventually, the trickle turned into a stream which then turned into a full river.

The water flowed down into the previous riverbed, following the path of least resistance as it grew into a torrent, gushing over the waterfall like a force of nature as it crashed down, filling up the hole at the bottom and eventually flooding down and into the valley below.

The river bed which had long been dry quickly started to fill, the people at the bottom screaming as they had to run out of the way of the water that flowed eastwards.

He smiled as he watched everyone starting to jump into the water, dancing and drinking as they laughed. The people who had fled from the army that had chased them since entering this hostile land finally had a chance to rest and relax. This play time was something that they all craved. A simple thing that was required for life could be cherished only when one was without such a thing.

Nathan watched them all with a smile as he heard Kaye moving up next to him, her voice shaking, as she was still suffering from what she had done earlier.

"I'm sorry, sir, but why are you just staring at them from here?"

Nathan looked over at Kaye with another soft smile as his hand moved, planting it on her shoulder as his next words escaped his lips, almost like magic flowing from his mouth.

"This is only the beginning. Each miracle has two parts. Kaye, keep watching as we restore hope for a bright tomorrow!"

Inside the water temple, the fish at the bottom of the river stirred, the movement of the water causing them to awaken as they started to move around the bigger space. Each of them quickly swam up and into the flowing pipes.

Kai turned as she heard the movement, watching small silver-like fish bouncing from the water, each one making a splash as they landed back inside. It was almost like a swarm was coming to get them all. Kaye and the others turned to watch as they dived towards the cliff.

"Nathan! They’re almost about to jump from the cliff!"

She was worried for the safety of the creatures, her heart still pure in that regard. Nathan was sure that someone who had fought so many wars must have little fear, but for such small creatures, she seemed to worry for their safety.

"Don’t worry. This is a miracle."

Nathan and the rest watched as the first fish dove off the top, its body flailing as it jumped from the rapids and into the open air. It almost looked helpless as it wiggled into the open sky. A few people below pointed them out as several others began to watch.

Eventually, the first fish opened two flaps on its side, large white angelic wings appearing. Feathers emerged as a white light started to flow behind it, slowly descending as it glided down into the water, causing a splash as its wings were quickly pulled back inside.

"Celestial flying fish, or flying fish for short, really. They are rather old, and must have survived at the bottom of the reservoir for many years."

System: Godly Act - Gained 400 Faith

System: Godly Act - Gained 300 Faith

System: Godly Act - Gained 100 Faith

System: Many people have become your worshippers. - Dominion increased by 2.

Nathan ignored the system menu, simply watching as the sun bathed the valley, people screaming and enjoying the water and the fish flying down the valley with such grace.

A single tear fell down Nathan's cheek, landing on the ground.