Herbert looked at the Goddess and said with deep affection, "I am unworthy of your love."

The wind and snow stopped abruptly.

The Divine Spirit said nothing... said nothing my foot.

The Goddess was confused, bewildered, shocked.

The Ice and Snow Goddess, dumbfounded, opened her mouth and let out a slip-of-the-tongue hum.

"...Hmm?"

She had thought of many reasons, but didn't expect this one.

You are unworthy of me?

Uh…

The figure of the Ice and Snow Goddess reappeared, disregarding maintaining her high-and-cold demeanor, she looked up and down at Herbert.

Are you joking with me?

The fact that she took a fancy to Herbert, no matter what excuses are made, the root reason is she valued his qualities.

To put it bluntly, she was tempted by his physique, she was actually taking advantage.

So what if he's a Paladin?

At worst, she'll just dual-class him with a casting profession!

With her own blessing and love, she refused to believe she couldn't nurture a powerhouse skilled in both magic and might.

And now, the other party says he is unworthy?

The Ice and Snow Goddess blinked, and said in a strange tone, "Are you... worried about that person disapproving?"

That dangerous person, do they really care about so much?

"But you guys, don't have any restrictions on faith, right?"

To her knowledge, the Mist Monastery doesn't serve a specific Divine Spirit, and the Cultivators there are supposed to have different beliefs.

This shouldn't be a problem, right?

Herbert had, of course, considered this, and didn't plan to deceive her with such a reason.

He shook his head and softly said, "The Monastery indeed doesn't forbid believing in deities, but I already have faith in my heart."

"I have made a sacred vow, and will practice it all my life."

Herbert's Holy Mark began to glow, a gentle light spreading from him, dispelling the mist within tens of meters around him!

The mist melted as if ice and snow met a raging fire, retreating to form a vacuum space.

Herbert didn't expect the Holy Mark to be so effective, having such an extraordinary effect on the mist in this mountain range.

But he didn't forget the main thing, forcibly suppressing the confusion in his heart, continuing his act.

"As you should know, the scope of the Purity Oath is extensive, covering all aspects of purity."

"Body, will, mind, behavior... and of course, the purity of faith."

Herbert, with sincere eyes, said with extreme regret and guilt:

"I have already dedicated my faith wholly to the vow, even if I receive your blessing, I can no longer respond to your love."

"It is I who have disappointed your expectations."

"So, please do not bestow your love upon this defective piece who cannot respond to you."

"I... do not deserve it!"

His words seemed complicated, but translating them is quite simple.

The subtext is just one sentence—you can bless me, but don't expect me to respond to you.

To put it more directly, it's a classic example of inequality application.

Accepting your favor ≠ agreeing to become a Divine Favorer

The reason for such a performance was to play hard to get.

He was betting.

With the Ice and Snow Goddess's proud nature, she would not accept such a reason.

She's expected to show a domineering CEO nature after being provoked, with a grand statement like, "I bless you, so what!"

And he, a weak Paladin, would be unable to fight against it, helplessly accepting the blessing of the Bossy Goddess...

The script was already written, just act it out this way!

However, just as Herbert was waiting for the Ice and Snow Goddess to forcibly love him, a slight twist occurred.

"Wait a moment."

The Ice and Snow Goddess interrupted Herbert's performance, looking at the woman in Herbert's arms with a strange gaze, raising an eyebrow:

"Since you said you're practicing the vow, what's the situation with her? What's your relationship with her?"

Purity Oath, huh?

You two are practically glued together, and that's supposed to be pure?

Are you trying to fool me?

The old Winter God woman, never mind her, do you also think I'm a fool?

The Goddess was displeased.

And facing the Ice and Snow Goddess's sudden sharp move, Herbert remained unflustered, blinking rapidly after a moment of surprise.

"Are you... questioning my relationship with her?"

"Heh, questioning? What's there to question? Do you have anything to explain?"

The Ice and Snow Goddess snorted, everything was laid out plainly, and she saw no need for explanation.

"Of course."

Herbert smiled, extending his Holy Mark-laden arm in front of her, confidently exhibiting it.

"Lady, look, my oath remains pure, without the slightest influence."

The Holy Mark's patterns were clear, filled with pure Holy Power, continuously emitting reassuring soft light.

Under this light, Herbert questioned back, "What do you think my relationship is with her?"

"You think... something forbidden happened between us?"

?

The Ice and Snow Goddess realized something was off, her eyes began to dart around.

"...Ahem."

Well, uh, um.

"She trusts me, chose to believe in me, and I also decided not to betray that trust, so we can become close friends."

Herbert chuckled bitterly, shifted the dragon in his arms, gently patting her head, helplessly said:

"Well, she does cling to me a bit too much, appearing overly intimate from an outsider's perspective, so it's understandable for you to overthink."

This appearance, in others' eyes, resembled not a couple, but more like a caretaker and their pet...

Herbert, eyes filled with innocence, looked at the Goddess whose gaze started to dodge, and asked sincerely:

"Now, do you understand our relationship?"

"Uh..."

In the end, the Ice and Snow Goddess silently turned her gaze aside, realizing something off too.

Indeed.

If they really had that kind of relationship, his vow would definitely be affected.

And since there was no problem, it could only mean they were clean.

"So, your meaning is, you two are really just... friends?"

"Yes, we're just friends."

Herbert nodded firmly, full of sincerity.

Yes, yes, exactly this.

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You also don't need to worry whether she accepted my ring, that's not important.

Anyway, as long as no official status is established, everyone remains good friends.

All of them, are my wings!

Having successfully misled the Ice and Snow Goddess, Herbert continued his performance.

He lowered his head and delivered his final lines:

"So, please, lady, understand my difficulties, forgive my disrespect."

Right.

Forgive me.

And then...

After a moment of silence, the Ice and Snow Goddess finally responded.

She raised her head proudly, lightly humming, "No, it can't end like this."

"Even if you don't become my devotee, you must accept my gift!"

Herbert, head lowered, couldn't help but let the corners of his mouth curl upward.

Yes, yes, just like that.

This is exactly what I wanted to see!

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