Chapter 1298 - 586: Are You Still Willing to Serve?

Chapter 1298: Chapter 586: Are You Still Willing to Serve?

"Hmm?"

What’s that!

I asked what you think of the Destiny Church’s actions, who asked you if She’s a witch?

That assessment is really... blunt and emotionally charged.

No, what’s making you so anxious?

No way.

Why are you so anxious?

"Hold on, do you two have a grudge?"

"Uh, what else?"

Nenasha was taken aback for a moment and asked suspiciously, "If I didn’t have a grudge against Him, why would I insult Him? Do I do it out of boredom?"

"Uh, no."

Herbert realized that his question was rather silly.

Why ask if they have a grudge?

The legion commanders have been secretly influenced for so many years; even if there was no grudge before, there is one now.

"And who attacks others without reason? Do I seem like such an unprincipled person?"

Well... yes, you kind of do.

Do you really have principles?

Even if you do, it’s probably not many.

Herbert smirked silently, swallowed his thoughts, and opted for another line.

"...That’s true."

He stated sincerely, "You seem like someone who wouldn’t stir up trouble; surely you were provoked to get so angry. Yeah, that’s definitely it."

"Exactly, exactly!"

Nenasha listened with satisfaction, then asked suspiciously, "Wait, are you sure it’s the truth? You’re not lying to me?"

"Of course, it’s the truth! Pure and genuine." Herbert responded without a hint of hesitation, displaying his sincere heart.

Lying to you?

That’s not happening, no way.

The most I can be is saying "not the truth." That’s all.

What you feel is one thing, and what is real is another.

These can be the same or not, depending on the circumstances.

Herbert has always had a flexible moral compass.

Sometimes, you must remember the old saying—Harmony in family brings prosperity!

Avoid words that damage unity!

"Humph, let’s just say that’s the case."

Nenasha snorted lightly, unclear if she understood Herbert’s subtle meaning.

In fact, even if She understood, She wouldn’t care much.

It’s just nonsense.

What’s the big deal?

Herbert nonsense about Her, She does the same secretly about Herbert.

If he doesn’t jab at me, does it mean I won’t jab at him?

What a joke.

Not family equals not in the same door.

Herbert and Nenasha always resonate on such matters.

Since Herbert had already verbally explained, even if perfunctorily, Nenasha decided to accept his "explanation" generously.

She continued to mutter, criticizing the Goddess She referred to as a "witch."

"You really shouldn’t think I’m slandering, I’m just stating the truth."

"Ruler of Destiny? Ha, is She worthy?"

"Always mysterious, manipulating from backstage, treating everyone like puppets on Her stage!"

Nenasha’s voice carried distinct annoyance and sarcasm, scoffing, "Thinking She controls everything, superior rubbish, and the result? Gone mad! Dragged Herself into it!"

"Now things are a mess, with persistent followers causing trouble everywhere!"

"Herbert, I’m telling you, stay away from anything related to ’Destiny,’ good things never come from them! They approach you, surely not for a good reason—they either want to use you or dupe you!"

"Blindly believing in Destiny, yet ultimately bound to predestined doom; if that’s not foolishness, then what is?"

Herbert listened to Nenasha’s indignant complaints in his mind, his mouth twitching slightly.

Though crude in language, in some ways, it seemed... astute?

The actions and style of the Goddess of Fate and Her followers indeed brim with manipulation and schemes, unlikable.

They revel in appearing before others, cryptically pronouncing prophecies, then intervening secretly to fulfill "Destiny."

Simply put, they pre-determine an outcome before the future unfolds.

It hints at "reasoning backwards."

Moreover, many times, they enjoy actively meddling, deliberately guiding the foretold’s fate towards more extreme paths.

Be it more tragic or more glorious.

Regardless, those guided by Destiny never feel good.

Though the Destiny Church has disappeared, otherwise it would rank among the most despised by the public compared to other Divine Churches.

"Alright, alright, calm down."

He internally soothed the irate Miss Xie Shen, refraining from asking further, and temporarily set aside the urge to delve into their animosities.

Since Nenasha hadn’t brought it up herself, there were probably unmentionable secrets between them.

"At least we now know there’s a force activity behind the scenes, better to be cautious in the future."

"No matter what they aim to achieve, they won’t hinder us."

"Humph, I’m not angry!"

"Yes, yes."

Herbert coaxed patiently, momentarily suppressing thoughts on "Destiny."

The urgent matter now is not delving into the conspiracy of a potentially fallen Ancient God, but handling the present issue.

His focus returned to the Legion Commander kneeling, still enveloped in immense remorse.

"..."

The once towering, robust figure now seemed so fragile, seemingly at the verge of breaking with a slight touch.

The Legion Commander had yet to shake off his self-blame, nearly devoured by the weight of his regret.

Herbert stepped forward, stood before him, and broke the silence with a calm, yet clear voice.