What a pity.

This secret is known only to me, and if I were to tell others, they wouldn’t believe it.

If the Sun Worshipers heard this, not only would they not believe me, but they’d treat me, the newly appointed Saint, as a heretic and send me to the stake...

Tsk, I’m clearly speaking the truth, yet no one is willing to believe me! 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Who can I complain to?

Really...

And when Herbert finished healing all his wounds, he noticed that the Demon’s gaze in front of him hadn’t shifted away.

Pretending to be uninterested, but still sneaking glances.

Hehe.

Herbert found it amusing, took a step forward, and unashamedly spread his arms: "Want to look? Go ahead and look openly."

?

Kreti’s eyes widened, instinctively wanting to avoid it.

"You? I, I’m not..."

However, she ultimately wasn’t an ordinary mortal woman. She glared, stubbornly refusing to turn away, and took a good look.

From the muscle lines to the texture of the skin.

From point to surface, from top to bottom, inside and out, she took a detailed look.

It wasn’t until long after that Kreti finally looked away, feeling satisfied, thinking this guy did have some assets.

Of course, on the surface, she still pouted, stubbornly muttering, "Your physique... is just average, hmph."

Herbert raised an eyebrow but didn’t expose her stubbornness, casually saying, "Enough to deal with you."

Kreti: ?

Miss Devil rolled her eyes almost to the sky, but surprisingly didn’t retort, just snorted with her nose to show her firm stance of not defecting.

Dream on!

Hmph.

Kreti understood Herbert’s seemingly amused gaze but was still stubborn, glaring defiantly.

Don’t ask me what I’m thinking.

In any case, you haven’t succeeded yet.

So, dream on!

I won’t offer myself easily!

You won’t get me so easily...

As she thought this, she suddenly felt her body stiffen, losing control as she watched Herbert walk towards her with a playful smile.

Eh?

Herbert smiled, step by step approaching Kreti, extending his devilish hand towards her.

"Wait! Don’t come over! What are you doing!!?"

"Hehe."

"You don’t... eh?"

In the end, to Kreti’s surprise or slight disappointment, Herbert didn’t take advantage of this opportunity to act wickedly.

He merely stepped closer, without making any inappropriate moves.

Herbert just reached out, gently grabbing Miss Devil’s slender hand, then pulled her into his embrace.

He held Miss Devil tenderly, eyes slightly lowered, whispering softly by her ear: "Kreti, I couldn’t take care of you before."

Herbert didn’t choose to take advantage of this chance to conquer Kreti.

It wasn’t because he couldn’t.

With Valentina and Flora’s help, he could succeed with force.

Moreover, it’s foreseeable that Kreti wouldn’t resist Herbert’s assertiveness too much, likely only pretending to resist a little before giving up.

Herbert decided against it.

The time wasn’t ripe yet.

Miss Devil finally recognized her feelings after much effort, and would he just take everything she offered?

Doing so, though possible, would disrespect Kreti a bit.

It’s better to spend more time together, cultivate feelings, and wait for the perfect moment to fully converge together.

Herbert has ambitions.

If he accepted whatever came his way... then Svanni would’ve been his pet long ago.

He didn’t accept the Dark Elf’s blatant advances because he’s still working on ensuring they’re both fully prepared.

In conclusion, Herbert’s current actions are a highly graceful choice, showing genuine concern for Kreti.

It’s not that he can’t. (very loudly)

...It’s absolutely not because he’s afraid of being overwhelmed with three at once, no.

Herbert declares, my second brother is invincible in the world!

No matter how many, it can handle them all!

For now... it’s not the time to fully display its prowess!

Sheathing the sword!

Yes, this is conserving strength!

With these thoughts, Herbert gently embraced Miss Devil’s stiff body and continued softly:

"Sorry for making you feel lonely."

"I’ll be more considerate from now on, so you won’t feel so lonely."

Kreti: "!!?"

Miss Devil’s eyes widened as she instinctively started to struggle hard.

You!

I’m not!

Don’t say that!

I’m not lonely!

Who do you think you are?

I might like you, but I didn’t say I’d give you everything!

Don’t overthink it!

Who cares about your concern!

I do not...

Definitely not!

...

Though Kreti really, really wants to say these words to wake this shameless guy up a bit.

Yet, when these biting remarks reached her lips, she couldn’t say them out loud.

This change made Kreti find herself somewhat absurd.

What’s happening to me?

Such aggressive words can’t seem to come out at all.

I’ve changed.

Kreti realized this, but she didn’t know how to evaluate herself.

It’s not that the words can’t come out.

It’s that she can’t say them to him.

Why?

Could it be just to avoid him hating me?

...It truly is.

Oh, Kreti, what’s wrong with you?

A compliment as a good woman settles you?

Kreti, how easily fooled are you?

You disgrace of the Demon...

She laughed mockingly at herself deep down, despising her own gullibility.

On the surface, Kreti merely pursed her lips, as if unjustly disgruntled, then gently snorted in dissatisfaction, raising her arms slowly, hesitated a moment, and then boldly embraced Herbert.

Never mind!

So be easy to coax!

So be easy to deceive!

Anyway, I often deceived others before, maybe this is my deserved retribution?

Oh Goddess...

If this is my fate,

I hope you will bless me.

If I am as lucky as they say... please share some of my luck with him.

The Demon lifted her gaze, looking toward the bright moon, her heart fluttering lightly.

In the Era of Faith, almost no one lacks any belief.

Even the Demon, Kreti, has the Divine she worships.

However, unlike most other Demons, she does not believe in the mysterious "Master of Hell", instead choosing to worship an Ancient God.

The Moon Goddess.

This Goddess isn’t very powerful, nor considered an Evil God, only her form during the blood moon brings some blessings to the Evil Domain.

Yet Kreti chose to worship this Goddess.

As for the initial reason... she found the moonlight beautiful.

When she first came to the Mortal Realm, she was deeply amazed by the beautiful sight when she first looked up at the moon.

And so, a Demon became a follower of the Moon God.

And now, under the witness of moonlight, they again embrace tightly.

Kreti felt some emotion in her heart.

The moonlight suddenly seemed exceptionally bright, draping a layer of silver gauze over their hugging silhouettes.

Initially, Kreti was very happy, thinking heaven was aiding them.

But slowly, the situation started to change subtly.

Isn’t the moonlight a bit too bright?

Even Herbert noticed something off, released his embrace, and looked up at the moon.

At this moment, hanging in the night sky is more of a giant light bulb than a moon.

Isn’t this somewhat excessively bright?

Herbert’s eyes moved, scanning around, yet found the surrounding scenery unchanged, not becoming daylight-like.

What’s going on?

Is this moonlight only existing within the mind?

In thought,

The moonlight reached its pinnacle.

Immediately, a silver-white brilliance fell from the moon.

A figure formed by moonlight slowly took shape in front of them.

Kreti’s eyes gradually widened, staring incredulously at the presence before them...

The Goddess.

Moon Goddess!!?

And Herbert gazed at the uninvited silhouette, his brows slightly furrowed.

Her?

Yet...

Why is she the first to approach?

I haven’t had any interaction with her before, have I?

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