"Ahem."

Joanna adjusted her mindset, gave a light cough, took the initiative to step in front of Herbert, bowed slightly, and smiled naturally:

"Lord, it was my rudeness just now, I forgot to introduce them to you, let me personally introduce these sisters of this journey to you."

But just as Joanna finished introducing the others and was about to introduce Yunier, the previously silent young girl suddenly perked up.

"I'm Yunier!"

She abruptly lifted her head, looking at Herbert with full spirit, and said loudly: "Big brother, are you the boss here?"

"Hmm?"

Herbert was startled by this sudden attack, instinctively stepping back half a step.

Big brother?

What the heck... no big brother!

If Herbert was only slightly startled by her sudden burst of energy, somewhat losing his composure.

Then at this moment, what Joanna felt was completely shock.

"Hmm!!?"

She widened her eyes, looking incredulously at the young, lively, and innocent girl.

?????

Big brother!!?

What are you talking about!?

Although she knew that the "Divine Favorer Yunier" was only fifteen years old, such a title and innocent behavior were without issue.

But...

But!

My dear Goddess!

The embodiment of Cold Winter!

Do you really not have any burdens at all!?

As the only person present who vaguely guessed Yunier's true identity, Joanna bit her lips tightly, her expression looking a bit twisted.

Her toes were digging hard into the ground, awkwardly almost digging a foundation that could house ten people.

At this moment, Joanna regretted immensely.

She wished she knew nothing.

Why did she have to be curious about Yunier's identity in the first place? Why did she have to make assumptions? Why did she have to analyze it together with Laila?

Why!?

What's the use of such imagination!!?

She really wanted to shout, then go crazy regardless of everything.

But she couldn't.

She could only continue biting her teeth, watching that adult act with such innocent and artless manner.

The half-elf priest was suffering alone, about to faint from holding it in.

On the other side, the mature young lord and the innocent young priestess were having a pleasant conversation.

Herbert shook his head, helplessly said: "Miss Yunier, please don't call me big brother, you can call me Herbert."

"Oh, okay."

Yunier wasn't stubborn, obediently nodded, and continued to ask: "So, is big brother the most powerful person here?"

"No big brother..."

Herbert's face twitched, wanting to retort but didn't know where to start, hesitated a moment, and sighed helplessly.

Forget it.

She can call me whatever she wants.

"I'm not the most powerful person here, many people are much stronger than me."

He smiled, not feeling any shame, and said lightly: "For example, Sofia, her power is greater than mine."

Sofia: !?

"My lord!? I, I, I..."

Miss Centaur was taken aback, wildly waving her arms, trying to explain awkwardly.

But calmed down under Herbert's smiling gaze, covered her blushing cheeks with her hands, her ponytail behind her swishing back and forth.

Swoosh—swoosh—

"Sofia not only has a higher realm than me, her combat skills far surpass mine, she's someone I greatly admire."

"Besides, there's also Fremay."

Saying that, Herbert stepped aside, presenting Fremay to everyone.

Although the mermaid was somewhat shy at this moment, she handled it much better than the embarrassed centaur.

She maintained a calm expression, gently lifted her chin towards everyone, and gave a simple nod.

Where others couldn't see, she continuously poked Herbert's back with her fingers, urging him to quickly end this awkward presentation phase.

Poke poke... poke poke poke poke!

You!

Turn back quickly!

"Her magic is truly amazing, thankfully with her, this place can become so beautiful."

Herbert didn't pay any attention to Fremay's small actions, openly displayed for a while and then turned back smilingly.

Yunier blinked her eyes, somewhat puzzled and curious, and asked, "Big brother, why are you the Lord?"

"Hmm, that is indeed a question, I am neither strong nor smart."

Herbert pondered for a moment, then blinked and smiled, "The reason... might be because they are willing to trust me."

"Trust?" The girl tilted her head in confusion.

What kind of reason is that?

"Yes, trust! Their trust is placed on me, they believe I can do better than them."

Herbert chuckled softly as he raised his hand and patted the "thousand questions girl" on the head, softly said, "And I will certainly not disappoint them."

"I will become the best Lord, establish a home that belongs to us."

"Now, they protect me."

"And in the future, it will be me protecting them."

The boy's light gray eyes lowered, quietly looking at the naive young girl, speaking the coldest words in the gentlest tone.

"I will eradicate every threat that might harm our peace, destroy every plot that tries to hinder us, crush all enemies standing in front."

"All of them."

After Herbert finished speaking these words full of deep meaning, the surrounding atmosphere slowly changed.

Not only did Joanna, who is very good at making connections, realize something was wrong, but even several other Priestess girls sensed some strangeness.

What is going on?

Why suddenly so serious?

But before they could think deeply, Herbert, who was serious a second ago, showed a bright smile.

He blinked at Yunier and said with a smile, "How about it? Do you feel very safe now? Do you think I am a trustworthy Lord?"

And the girl blinked and straightforwardly said, "Big brother, I think you are bragging."

"Hahaha! You're right! For now, these are indeed big words."

Herbert laughed heartily, vigorously ruffled her hair, and smiled, "But in the future, it will be different."

After saying this, he let go of Yunier and nodded to the others.

"Alright, you all go about your business. If you need any help, you can ask Sofia."

"By the way, that person's injuries over there, you can take a look after you settle down and help treat them."

"As for other details, you can arrange them yourself."

After arranging these small matters, Herbert no longer exchanged pleasantries and walked away without hesitation.

And after Herbert's back was turned to the others, his expression wasn't as relaxed and free as before.

Nenasha had long noticed something unusual about him, and now finally had the chance to ask: ["What's wrong? Did you notice something?"]

"Hmm..."

He furrowed his brow slightly, with a strange expression and a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"That girl named Yunier, somehow feels a bit odd."

["Odd?"]

Nenasha recalled for a moment, also feeling a bit unsure: ["I didn't see anything wrong, did you discover something?"]

"No, there's no concrete evidence, but there's always an inexplicable sense of discord... Maybe I'm just too nervous."

Thinking back to the previous incidents, Herbert felt a subtle sense of discord in her reactions.

Is it too naive and sweet?

"Forget it, even if the Ice and Snow Goddess has some means, it won't be of any use, entering the Misty Mountains, it won't be up to Her."

Herbert didn't think much of it, only considering it as a backup plan prepared by the little kitten—so he didn't intend to continue probing.

A warning was already sufficient, anything more would be excessive.

["So what are you planning to do next? Continue exploring the perimeter? Or try to recover the Heroic Spirit Pool?"]

"Next... no rush, now that the Priests have arrived, we can also make a trip back."

Herbert gently exhaled and sighed:

"Having been out for so long, if we don't return soon, I'm afraid the Chief Judge will bring people into the mountains to find me."

Besides, also need to check on Miss Hungry Dragon's situation.

Better not let the child go hungry.

...

After Herbert left, the Priest Order began their respective activities, jointly building temporary dwellings.

While others were energetically working, there were two people standing apart from the crowd.

One was the worried team leader Joanna, who cautiously observed Yunier's reactions.

The Cold Winter Goddess was just nakedly threatened, she should be very angry now, right?

And the other, at this moment, was continuously blinking, with a faint, ambiguous smile at the corners of her mouth.

"She not only noticed me."

"She even threatened me?"

"This... hehe!"

Although Yunier appeared to be still laughing on the surface, inside she was actually quite... excited.

"This child is really too interesting!!!"

A goddess with certain peculiar hobbies excitedly sniffed, feeling invigorated throughout her whole being!

"Hiss, ha! Hohoho..."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.