Free Web NovelChapter 906: Chapter 449: Forced Reward
The original Eyes of the Sun possessed a vision that saw through illusions, able to discern proactively in times of crisis.
And now, that ability has been enhanced.
"...Hiss."
In front of his eyes, shadows overlapped as if ever-changing images flashed past him.
Herbert was initially a bit confused, but he was no ordinary mortal. He quickly adjusted and distinguished between the different images.
At the same time, he saw five scenes — the complete process of a leaf being blown by the wind and falling to the ground.
Yet at that moment, the leaf was still securely attached to the tree.
Plop.
Accompanied by a nonexistent soft sound, the leaf truly floated down from the tree as he had "seen."
Under that vision, he seemed to be able to see what would happen in the next few seconds.
!!?
Extraordinary Sixth Sense?
Foresight into the future?
Or perhaps...
As Herbert’s heart was bewildered and shocked, he heard the gentle laughter of the Silver Moon Goddess beside his ear.
"This is your reward."
The Goddess whispered in the mortal’s ear, "Do not worry, this is just a small gift, a reward for seeing through the true nature of moonlight."
"Since you are good at using prophecy, I’ll give you a little more help."
"I will bestow upon you the ability to see the future with the Silver Moon Eyes."
The Goddess’s voice became ancient and distant, as if from eternal times.
"Use this eye to see."
"See, and then personally seize the future you anticipate."
The divine voice was solemn and holy, making Herbert’s expression involuntarily serious.
At this moment, Herbert truly understood again.
No matter how the divine beings in this world sometimes behave not like "gods," their inherent power is beyond doubt.
They wield authority and possess strength beyond mortal imagination.
And just as Herbert was feeling wistful, the Goddess suddenly reverted to her whimsical self without warning.
"Haha! Finished talking, no need to speak in that manner anymore."
The Silver Moon Goddess suddenly dropped her act, laughed twice, leaving Herbert dumbfounded.
Hmm!!?
"I didn’t know how you previously interacted with my dear sister, but after this meeting, I think I understand her thoughts."
"She sees hope in you."
Herbert: ?
Do you really understand?
What did you understand!!?
Beside his ear, the Silver Moon Goddess was whispering to herself: "You indeed have a future that none of us can ignore... an unprecedented possibility."
"That dazzling light that even gods would be curious about." freeweɓnovel.cѳm
"If a divine being with the prophecy domain sees it firsthand, they would certainly perceive it and try to claim that future for themselves."
"But now, you need not worry, for I have already hidden those lights!"
The kiss just now was both a divine blessing and protection.
The Silver Moon Goddess actively helped conceal Herbert’s "presence."
"Haha, you don’t need to thank me."
The Silver Moon Goddess sensed Herbert’s gratitude and hummed, "Don’t think too much, mortal, I only did this because I don’t want to lose to her!"
The whimsical aspect of the Goddess claimed — it’s not about protecting you! It’s all for the rivalry!
That "she" only refers to the sole Eyes of the Sun.
Can a sister do what the other one can’t?
At this, Herbert nodded repeatedly, expressing — yes, yes, you’re right!
You could certainly fight more fiercely!
Side note, being tsundere is out of style!
"However... sister?"
The Sun and the Moon, on the surface normal, seem to exist in some special state.
The sun and moon as seen by the world differ significantly from their true selves.
Their relationship may also differ from what outsiders imagine.
At least from Herbert’s point of view, they aren’t so harmonious, yet indeed cannot be separated.
"Haha."
The Silver Moon Goddess vaguely sensed Herbert’s thoughts but chose not to argue further, finally just saying calmly: "Don’t be too glad yet, let me remind you, I’m not as generous as my sister."
"She may not care what step you eventually take, even your life and death... but I’m different!"
"Since you’ve taken my power, I’ll secretly supervise you."
"If you disappoint me, I will take it back!"
As she disappeared, it was both a warning and an announcement of some kind of protection.
She said:
"The Silver Moon will always watch over you."
Finally, the surroundings returned to the usual calm, only Herbert stood silently under the moonlight, contemplating this conversation with the divine.
What was the meaning of the conversation just now?
Why did the Goddess come?
The test of Silver Moon?
If that’s the case, does it mean I’ve passed?
...
Just as Herbert was pondering these things, the Ice and Snow Goddess jumped out, leading to their initial conversation.
Herbert said those words to gauge the Ice and Snow Goddess’s reaction, hoping to glean something from it.
The result—a mere three sentences, and the little cat goddess’s not-so-clever little brain went into overdrive.
Herbert’s mouth twitched, increasingly feeling the unreliability of this little cat goddess.
His initial impression seemed to have placed her on too high a pedestal.
He looked at the Ice and Snow Goddess, and asked amusedly, "I say, lady, don’t you have a bit of doubt about the truth of my words?"
Pitter-patter.
The Ice and Snow Goddess blinked her eyes in confusion and asked, "Huh? So... is it true?"
"Of course, it’s true."
Seeing the goddess’s naive expression, Herbert’s previously chaotic mood turned cheerful, and he said with a smile, "I’m a Paladin, after all, how could I possibly lie?"
Paladin?
It seemed that being called a "Paladin" triggered something, and the Ice and Snow Goddess instinctively said, "Yes, you are a Paladin, but, weren’t you just now..."
"What happened just now?"
!!!
The Ice and Snow Goddess suddenly sobered up, shaking her head repeatedly until her whole body wobbled, "No! Nothing! Really nothing at all!"
The goddess, who was secretly peeking, got excited and nervous, fearing she might spill something.
But Herbert, the person being peeked at, maintained his smile and asked casually, "So, you saw it? Hehe."
"I... I saw nothing at all."
The little cat saw nothing at all!
"..."
"..."
Herbert looked down, silently watching the little cat goddess who avoided his gaze.
Do you want to hear it yourself?
Who would believe that?
After a quiet moment of staring at each other, Herbert suddenly said, "Then how about this, let me see yours, and let’s call it even."
"?"
The Ice and Snow Goddess wasn’t angry at this disrespectful remark; her eyes were purely in shock.
What the heck are you blabbering about!
What do you mean by "let me see"?!!?
Seeing her reaction, Herbert chuckled, seemingly in resignation taking a step back, and then said, "I guess not? Tsk, fine then, let me touch your belly."
"...Hey! Don’t push it."
The Ice and Snow Goddess, who initially was in the wrong, pouted her lips and glared with some dissatisfaction.
Say that again!
If you say it again, I might just hiss!
"Alright, alright."
At this moment, Herbert seemed to be intimidated by her, helplessly taking another step back, sighing, "Neither this nor that, fine... then let me touch your tail, that’s got to be okay, right?"
Look, no peeking allowed.
No touching the belly allowed either.
Then touching the tail should be allowed, right?
"..."
She gave Herbert a deep look.
Little cat might be not-so-bright but not exactly dumb either.
In that moment, she suddenly understood.
All of Herbert’s preambles and setups were all for the sake of the final "reward".
"...Hmph."
With a hum, she moved silently in front of Herbert, rubbing her tail against his pant leg, muttering, "Be gentle!"
"Or I’ll bite you!"
Fine, let him touch for a bit.
As for the important matter...
Right, why did I come looking for him?
Let me think... ah~
Just as she was thinking about it, the Ice and Snow Goddess suddenly felt an unprecedented thrill, letting out a satisfied... cat meow.
"Meow——"
"Meow~ meow~ meow——meow!!!"
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