Chapter 1052 - 504: Lost?
"You, um, stop, touching... meow!"
The snow cat cradled in Fulingya’s arms struggled weakly, trying to maintain the last bit of dignity.
After Herbert left, Fulingya sat holding the cat in a daze, absentmindedly petting it.
"Hey! Meow—"
"I’m telling you, stop... Fulingya!"
After being tormented for quite a while, the snow cat felt that it couldn’t continue being so soft and had to show its dignity as a Goddess.
You can pet my head, but not so comfortably!
Otherwise, where’s my authority!!?
Stop it, Sis, you’re going to pet me into a ball.
"Meow—Ha!"
Finally, after an internal outburst, Hecayas struggled vigorously, slipping out of Fulingya’s embrace like a lively koi.
"Oh?"
At that moment, Fulingya, lost in thought, finally snapped out of it, watching as the little cat in her arms shot out like a cannonball.
?
Eh, what’s going on?
It wasn’t like she intentionally ignored it; she’d been dwelling on her conversation with Herbert.
Despite being somewhat naive and lacking experience in her approach, Fulingya was skilled at summarizing and reviewing afterward.
After carefully recalling each line of conversation with Herbert and his exhibited expressions, Fulingya concluded - the conversation seemed quite successful?
Eh, unexpected success!
Though he seemed to have seen through her tactics right from the start, with a somewhat merciful odd gaze,
Yet there was never a hint of malice.
The forest didn’t sense his malice; hence no negative emotion was detected.
This might not guarantee Herbert would fight for her, but at least it confirmed he should be regarded as Nature’s ally.
So... although the kid didn’t seem as respectful as he appeared, he’s not evil at heart.
Well, that’s acceptable.
Considering Herbert, the "Godslayer" wasn’t in the plan, being so understanding and easy to communicate with was beyond expectations.
After all, Herbert had previously displayed no fondness for the Gods in front of the world, a madman daring to threaten the Gods, alerting the Pantheon.
Unexpectedly, upon meeting face to face, he behaved quite gracefully—at least superficially.
Yet this had nothing to do with the kitten fishing throughout the conversation.
"Meow!"
The Ice and Snow Goddess was now incredibly excited, feeling she’d finally escaped captivity, reborn.
Farewell to the cage!
Freedom—
I’ve won!
Haha!
However, just as Hecayas hadn’t been happy for a full second, she felt an abrupt blackout, hearing a voice that made her expression change drastically.
"Oh? You found me?"
???
And the kitten couldn’t dodge in time, feeling itself imbued with a soft, towering wall.
Duang~
She raised her head blankly, realizing she was snatched mid-air and nestled into a very familiar gorge.
The kitten was dumbfounded.
"Oh my, you’re starting to act coquettish this time? So eager to nestle into mommy’s arms?"
In contemplation, Hecayas heard the woman’s voice.
"What a good child, just like mommy’s little darling."
Meow!!?
Not good!
At that instant, Hecayas knew—oh shoot, she was done for.
She didn’t even have to lift her head or sense the other’s aura to judge whose voice it was from the curve and temperature.
Finished.
It was that woman.
Just out of the wolf’s fang and into the tiger’s maw.
No, worse than before!
The Ice and Snow Goddess couldn’t help but want to turn back; if given another chance, she’d leap back into the previous warm embrace.
Though Fulingya petted frequently, at least she didn’t talk while petting.
The former was merely Physical Damage, while the latter included mental damage.
"What’s wrong? Unhappy?"
"...Meow."
Realizing she couldn’t escape from struggle, the Ice and Snow Goddess gave up resistance, shrinking in despair.
The chase game had been played too many times; the kitten no longer had the strength or interest to continue the fight.
Tired, let there be Destruction.
No matter if you want to kill or scrape, to pet or speak, just hurry up.
After all, when the Cold Winter Goddess pets to her heart’s content, she lets go.
Sigh, may as well stop resisting; let’s just wait in despair.
Hence, the snow cat endured with a face of grievance, stiffening her body straight like a cat stick.
Even though the Ice and Snow Goddess was so resistant, she was still lovingly held in the Cold Winter Goddess’ arms, like a forced cherished doll.
"Haha~"
The Cold Winter Goddess was very satisfied, seeing her kitten’s obedient demeanor, gently stroking her little head, then turning to the Forest Goddess, softly asking:
"So, you’ve met him now. Do you think this youth named Herbert can be trusted?"
"Have you gotten the answer you wanted?"
Before answering, Fulingya first bowed respectfully in gratitude to the Cold Winter Goddess: "Lady of Winter, thank you for allowing my caprice."
Fulingya and Herbert’s meeting happened privately; only the three present were aware within the Pantheon, including the cat.