[Open new mission - "Ice and Snow Goddess!"]
Being targeted by gods is not necessarily a good thing, as it often stirs up the long river of fate and brings them unpredictable disasters.
But it's not necessarily a bad thing.
When the fate of the person being spied on is strong enough, this change will only make them stronger.
Herbert felt that he must be very lucky.
After all, not everyone can become an ally of the God of Harmony.
In fact, everyone was very satisfied with Herbert's quick and clever response.
From the perspective of the Ice and Snow Goddess, Herbert's loyalty is directed to the god who bestows his protection on him.
There is nothing wrong with this, and it also reflects his loyalty.
From Nenasha's perspective, Herbert's words were just for her own ears.
This loyalty is to him!
[“Yeah! You performed well, that’s how it should be! But next time you should react faster.”]
[“Humph, that guy still wants to fight with me? Haha, wait until I free him, I will make him understand what he did wrong!”]
But in fact, what Herbert said did not actually have a specific reference.
If he had to find someone, it would probably be a non-famous hungry dragon sleeping soundly in his arms—although she couldn't hear it.
But if there are some things, you don't need to say them out loud.
If you have something to say, you don't have to let the other person hear it.
It was enough for him to understand it in his heart.
"Okay, go ahead."
The Snow Goddess landed on the ice again, put her hands on her hips and looked at Herbert, waiting for his answer: "What reward do you want?"
At this time, Herbert was also silent. Yes, what should I want
The performance is over, and now you can’t ask for blessings anymore, that would be a slap in your face—
But what can this goddess give me
Want wealth
The creation of a stronghold does require a lot of wealth, but from here, doesn’t this ruin the character’s image a bit
What about a precious magical artifact
This thought came to mind for a moment, but was rejected by Herbert again.
It seems a bit too cheap to just use a few props to get rid of it.
Now that we have decided to make a killing, we have to make a big one.
Herbert lowered his head and thought, his eyes naturally fell on the crystal jade-like toes of the ice goddess...
Wherever you step on.
oh!!
ice!
Figured it out!
Herbert raised his head halfway, then continued to look at the goddess with his head down, and said respectfully:
"I hope that you can send a team of priests to my territory in the future and not pass any information to the outside world in the short term."
"Um?"
The Ice and Snow Goddess blinked and asked curiously, "What do you want to do?"
This was nothing to him, but this special request made him a little interested.
Is there any secret that cannot be told
Herbert lowered his head and gestured to look at his arms. He patted Valentina's head and said softly:
"You can see that I am different from other paladins - at least different from most of them."
"I don't think monsters are blasphemous heretics. They may be dangerous, but they are not necessarily evil."
He stared at the god and slowly spoke blasphemous words that were enough to cause a storm in the monastery and even the entire human world.
"Humans are part of nature, and so are monsters."
"In the eyes of nature, there is no difference between the two."
The ice goddess' eyes widened slightly, knowing very well how strongly these words would be opposed in the world. Not only humans, but also monsters, the relationship between the two had not improved significantly.
Perhaps, only some mixed-race people would agree with this view.
There is no doubt that the young man in front of him is marching against the tide of the world.
However, after knowing the cost of all this, he still firmly chose to walk alone in silence.
"you·-."
Herbert shook his head at the ice and snow without further explanation.
He raised his head, looking at the mountains that were shrouded in mist all year round, and said in a soft but firm voice:
"I want to create a pure land where humans and monsters can coexist, a space that should have existed but no one has tried."
"And that place is right here."
Chapter 162: Attracting investment before the project starts (4/5 plus 15)
"I know very well that this idea is not easy to realize, so I need help from others."
Herbert looked at the goddess with a firm and burning gaze.
"You also know that I am different from other paladins."
"As long as I can achieve the ultimate goal, I don't mind what means are used."
The ice and snow goddess nodded silently.
This is indeed a very special Paladin.
Judging from what he did in Frost Crystal City, he didn't look like a priest at all.
But more like a devil.
He played with people's minds, whispered lies behind the nobles' ears, and pushed them step by step into the abyss.
But in terms of decisiveness, he sometimes acts more like a devil.
Kill, kill, kill.
Without hesitation or delay, death was presented to those people in the most brutal way.
Could this kind of person be a Paladin
I'm sorry, it really is...
Instead of causing him to fall, those killings made the holy power in his body even sharper after being refined.
The Ice and Snow Goddess originally thought that Herbert was the kind of Punishment Paladin that had not appeared for a long time.
If the traditional impression of the Paladin is more like a shield guarding justice, then the Punishment Paladin is more like a sharp sword that pierces evil.
Although there are paladins like this, there hasn't been a decent strong one in almost hundreds of years.
Because a sword that is too sharp will cause many people to feel uneasy, fearing that the sharp blade will stab them one day.
Therefore, those people will rush to break the wolf of this kind of paladin before it grows up.
But now, after hearing Herbert's thoughts, he hesitated again.
Are people who have such thoughts really the kind of desperate people who only know how to attack and not defend
While the goddess was thinking, Herbert continued to talk about his ambitions.
"I will build a town in the Misty Mountains and accept those monsters and humans who are willing to come."
"My tentative target is the coast ahead, where there are abundant fish, enough to meet the initial food needs."
"As for fresh water, there is no problem either. This freshwater lake is enough."
"There is plenty of building materials, both wood and stone, suitable for building houses."
Herbert's desire to establish his own base here was not just a spur-of-the-moment decision.
He considered it carefully before making the decision, especially referring to the information about the predecessor of the Misty Mountains in the House of Secrets.
Although their names have been erased by time, their remaining records show the presence of at least three epic masters and one suspected saint.
Although civilization was destroyed when the remains of the Kingdom of God appeared, it has now been completely abandoned.
But as a place where biological species once gathered, this place is very rich in products and has considerable resources.
Although the recorded mines are located deep within the Misty Mountains, there are several areas that can be explored on the outskirts.
It can be said that as long as there is no fog, a new civilization can quickly grow stronger after obtaining those legacies.
It’s just that the fog blocked too much, making it all just a fantasy.
Except him.
Someone who won’t get lost, someone who won’t be harmed by the fog.
With him around, all this is no longer just a dream.
That's right.
Herbert will make this place great again and again!
Thinking of this, Herbert coughed lightly, shook his head, and talked about the main point: "I can solve other problems, but - the only thing missing here is medical supplies."
"There will definitely be casualties in the future. At that time, I alone will not be enough. At least several trained pastors will be needed to control the situation and prevent it from getting worse."
It is definitely not only the strong who live here. Some weak people have also come here, so injuries are inevitable.
And I can't stay here as a doctor forever. It's okay in the early stages and I can just cope with it.
In the later stages, when the number of people increases, it is simply a drop in the bucket.
A doctor is a must.
But it would definitely be too late to cultivate it slowly, so naturally we can only find someone ready-made.
This is how Herbert set his sights on the Church of the Ice and Snow Goddess.
This young lady, please give me some pastoral care!
The Ice and Snow Goddess thought for a while, shook her head and said, "This is not a difficult request - but are you sure you want to choose here?"
"In this mountain range?"
Even people are unwilling to come to this forbidden mountain range.
Can you really guarantee the safety of others
Herbert nodded slightly and said firmly: "Right here, I will create a pure land."
The natural concealing effect of the fog, coupled with Nenasha's guidance, there is really no place more suitable for Herbert than here.
Seeing Herbert's insistence, the Ice and Snow Goddess finally shook her head and agreed with his idea.
Since we are betting on his future, we must place a bet.
Some pastors... - although they feel sad, they can still afford to lose.
"I can agree to your request, but you must protect their safety and provide adequate treatment."
"Of course."
Herbert knew what he was worried about, and promised: "I will ask you again after everything is settled."
Right now, this matter hasn't even started yet, and even the foundation hasn't been built. Even if the Ice and Snow Goddess sends someone here, he doesn't know where to place them.
The project has not started yet, but it has already attracted investment. After making the promise, the Ice and Snow Goddess suddenly thought of something and asked, "Will anyone come?"