Chapter 1106 - 522: Blessed by the Divine, Yet Destined to Slay the Divine

Chapter 1106: Chapter 522: Blessed by the Divine, Yet Destined to Slay the Divine

Understanding aside, Herbert was greatly shocked.

What does that mean?

You naughty little cat, what exactly are you up to?

Are you trying to declare your sovereignty to the others?

["Oh ho?"]

Nenasha also grasped the meaning behind the Ice and Snow Goddess’s actions, humming thoughtfully.

Wow, you little one, you’re not very big, but you’ve got quite the guts!

"This is a bit awkward now."

Herbert was also amazed by Hecayas’s actions and sighed: "Don’t you know to be mindful of the occasion, especially with outsiders around."

["Outsider? What do you mean? I’m an outsider now???"]

Miss Xie Shen was furious, loudly accusing the heartless man of his swift change of loyalty.

Gah!

Man, what do you mean?

"Hmm?"

Herbert, being questioned in return, was stunned for a moment, blinking in confusion, and then he said speechlessly:

"No, I’m talking about those from the Witch Association, it’s okay to be sensitive, but don’t be so overly sensitive in a place like this, alright?"

Herbert really didn’t mean anything else.

If only Herbert and Bishop Lila were present, he wouldn’t mind showing off his superb cat-petting skills to her.

But with members from the Witch Association and other outsiders present, Herbert decided to leave a bit of face for the little ice and snow cat.

Thinking it over, he turned his head towards Bishop Lila, his gaze passing over the statue, gesturing as he asked, "Uh, could I...?"

"Please, go ahead."

Bishop Lila nodded with a cheerful smile, observing everything with detachment.

No, I mean, as a bishop, shouldn’t you be stepping in to stop me?

Herbert also knew it was difficult for Lila, so he shook his head helplessly.

"Never mind, just let it be."

The young man twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, hesitated no longer, and walked up to the statue, which had assumed human size, lowering his head to gently kiss its hand.

To get back at this playful little cat, Herbert intentionally drew in a breath during the kiss, a slight breach of etiquette.

As his lips parted from the kiss, a soft "pop" was heard.

And at the same time that Herbert enacted his small revenge, a smug giggle from the little ice and snow cat reached his ears.

[Hee hee~]

"Hecayas, you really pick your moments."

Herbert maintained a smile for the outsiders while secretly gritting his teeth, threatening, "Just wait, I’ll settle this with you later."

[Ha ha!]

Instead of getting angry at the threat, the Ice and Snow Goddess laughed even more happily, her laughter filled with the sheer delight of a successful scheme.

Indeed, when doing mischief, people—and cats—are happy.

[Catch me if you can later~]

She hummed contentedly, and in the next moment, the Divine Spirit’s will residing within the statue happily departed.

Its sudden departure was just like its unexpected arrival.

The little ice and snow cat, delightfully returning!

Happy la la la la~

She hadn’t mentioned this move to Herbert beforehand, just as she hadn’t mentioned the church’s exceptionally high standards arranged for him.

What’s there to say?

If she wanted to tease, she’d tease; who needs special reasons?

If she wanted to help, she’d help; no need to let the helped person know.

Hecayas never cared about others’ thoughts, always living with the carefree self-assurance of a cat-like Divine Spirit.

Of course, she is a cat after all.

"Hehe, a truly worrisome fellow..."

Just as Herbert was lamenting with a tired heart, Nenasha bluntly exposed his hypocrisy.

["Stop pretending, you clearly enjoy it."]

?

"Hehe, Miss Nenasha, have you noticed your recent increase in aggressiveness?"

In response to Herbert’s question, Nenasha repeated the previous line.

["Ha! Stop pretending, you clearly enjoy it."]

Come on, you obviously like this kind of aggressiveness!

"Tsk."

Herbert clicked his tongue, at a loss for words to retort.

Forget it, I won’t bother arguing with you.

After the Ice and Snow Goddess’s small episode concluded, Herbert put away his helpless expression, turning to face the three factions who had been watching as spectators.

As his calm gaze swept over them, everyone felt an immense invisible pressure.

This oppressive feeling was similar to the dragon’s might released by the Frost Snow Giant Dragon Alwa, but even grander and colder.

"..."

Herbert’s gaze did not linger on the Northern Kingdom Alliance nor waste time with the Witch Association but paused a moment longer on the Half-Dragon from the Extreme Ice Sacred Land.

It was not for any particular reason but because Alwa’s look towards him was particularly complex, blending confusion, excitement, hesitation, and warmth, giving off a slightly strange feeling.

Was it because of the Dragon King Crown, causing him to mistake me for a dragon incarnated in human form?

A plausible guess flashed through Herbert’s mind, but he refrained from probing further, pressing the matter to the back of his mind.

"Ladies and gentlemen, some of you know my name, while others may not recognize me."

With humility, he bowed and spoke aloud to everyone, "It’s okay if you don’t know me; I’m just an ordinary Paladin."

"You don’t need to know who I am, just understand that I’m here to help you, and that’s enough."

Originally uncertain of Herbert’s stance, the crowd felt quite tense, but after hearing this, many couldn’t hold back, their expressions twisting.