Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

"Meow!!?"

A surprised cat’s meow echoed through the quiet space.

The Ice and Snow Goddess couldn’t hold it in and let out a bewildered exclamation.

What did she just see?

Fulingya actually took the initiative to bow to Herbert first.

Meow meow meow?

The little kitty didn’t understand but was greatly shocked.

No matter how scatterbrained the Ice and Snow Goddess usually was, she was still a true Divine, and could comprehend what this meant.

As a Divine, and at this moment the nominal Main God of the Natural Pantheon, she had actually initiated a bow towards a mortal.

Though it was just a nod, the implications were enough to cause tremors throughout the Pantheon, and even among the Gods.

And for Fulingya to bow like this would certainly be humiliating—then I’m done for meow!

Thinking of it from another perspective, if her embarrassing moment was caught by someone, surely she’d vent on others.

Upon realizing this, Hecayas’s first instinct was to close her eyes, then sneak away stealthily from the spot.

Meow meow meow!

I didn’t see anything meow!

Fulingya, please don’t trouble me later!

But clearly, this idea was a bit far-fetched.

She’s such a big cat and deliberately transformed into a human form, no way she could sneak away easily.

As Hecayas barely showed signs of slipping away, Fulingya’s gaze swept over, causing the little kitty to immediately retract her probing foot.

!!!

Just as the Ice and Snow Goddess was retracting her head in a sheepish smile, she also noticed Herbert slowly lifting his head.

Upon recalling, Hecayas realized that when Fulingya bowed, Herbert did not simply accept but synchronously returned the gesture in respect.

Phew—

At this discovery, the Ice and Snow Goddess eased a bit, feeling the situation wasn’t as dire.

Herbert wasn’t stubbornly insisting a Deputy Pantheon Lord Goddess bow to him.

Unlike those who claim to want mere attitude while actually wanting to exploit, Herbert truly only wanted an attitude.

In the instant the Goddess showed goodwill, he reciprocated with his respect.

Respect is mutual.

You respect me, and I respect you too.

After Herbert bowed, though Fulingya was friendly towards a mortal, it still made sense; it could be seen as her personal favor towards Herbert.

"Hehe."

Fulingya was quite satisfied with this point, joking with the naturally smiling Herbert, "So, are you satisfied now?"

"Lady of the Forest, you jest."

Herbert smiled and bowed again, "For you to show such respect to an ordinary Paladin like me, I’m only filled with gratitude, not considering satisfaction."

Upon hearing this, Hecayas, who was preparing to slip away, wanted to mock Herbert’s hypocrisy.

Hey!

You scoundrel, that’s not what you said just now meow!

However, she was not foolish, knowing that these words shouldn’t be spoken, otherwise, both might feel awkward and even join forces to punish her loquaciousness.

A cat who didn’t want to get beaten quietly closed her mouth, shrunk her neck, and shuffled to the side, leaving the field to the two of them.

The Ice and Snow Goddess reverted to her beast form, clutching her paws, head down amidst tall flowers and grass, trying to conceal her presence, pretending to be just a plush toy.

Okay, you guys chat, I’ll quietly stay mum.

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Both Herbert and the Ice and Snow kitty noticed her playful antics, exchanged a glance, and shook their heads with a smile.

You silly cat, if you genuinely wanted to leave, just dispel the form, who could stop you!

But, since the Ice and Snow Goddess had chosen to remain, neither intended to chase her off, just letting her pretend to be absent.

"Lady of the Forest, we finally meet."

Herbert took the initiative to speak with a smile, "I thought you’d summon me, but I hadn’t imagined you’d directly invite me here."

"Oh?"

Fulingya raised an eyebrow, surprised that Herbert used this as a topic starter, and followed up, "You actually know what this place is?"

"Of course."

Herbert nodded, gently tapping the flower in front of him, with a soft and graceful touch.

"This is the Natural Sanctuary, the sole Holy Land in the myriad hearts of Druids, and the Divine Kingdom of the Master of Nature."

The Natural Sanctuary holds a unique status in the hearts of Druids; countless Druids spend their lives longing to connect with its Heroic Spirit Animals, summoning them as covenant partners.

Any Druid able to be summoned by the Natural Sanctuary and enter it is regarded by the Druid Order as a prodigy worthy of heavy resource investment for cultivation.

Herbert chuckled seeing the bashful emotion passed from the flower, releasing his cheeky hand with a wry smile and shaking his head in lament.

"It’s a pity that I’m a Paladin instead of a Druid; otherwise, I’d probably be moved to tears."

"Herbert, if you wish to become a Druid, it’s not impossible."

"Oh?"

Fulingya’s sudden words made Herbert blink, waiting for her explanation.

"No need to be surprised, I can see you’re highly gifted in the way of nature; despite your affinity with plants, your talent for closeness to animals is higher."

Lady of the Forest gazed at the youth who had reached Legendary Peak at such a young age, feeling somewhat emotional.