Chapter 1156 - 536: Why Did It Have to Be... Ah?

Chapter 1156: Chapter 536: Why Did It Have to Be... Ah?

How dare you seize the Goddess’s purity!

But!

But ah!!!

"..."

The divine power within Fulingya, joyfully mingling with Herbert’s essence, gradually calmed down due to the interruption of the cycle, returning to Her own veins.

And this proves one thing—the Tree Spirit Embrace ritual had long since concluded.

...It was Her, as the one leading the ritual, who didn’t release the other, forcibly binding him by Her side.

This isn’t good.

How could it be me who did this?

Is this right?

How could I...

Then, She clearly recalled how She had passionately responded, how She had proactively approached, even how She had completely forgotten the dignity of the Divine at that moment...

"Ahhhhh!!!"

The immense feeling of shame made the Goddess’s fair cheeks flush again, this time more vividly than ever before.

She almost instinctively wanted to retreat, fleeing this scene that made Her feel utterly humiliated.

Run away!

While I can still escape!

But She is the Forest Goddess, the Agent of the Master of the Pantheon.

Her strong pride does not allow Her to blame her responsibilities on others, nor to flee like a startled fawn.

Fulingya forcefully suppressed the embarrassment that almost drowned Her, taking a deep breath in an attempt to calm Her pounding heart.

"Inhale——"

She slightly turned aside, avoiding Herbert’s gaze, moved Her lips, and spoke before Herbert did.

"I’m... I’m sorry, Herbert."

She worked hard to make Her voice sound calm, yet the ending note still carried a hint of obvious tremble.

"I... huh?"

Herbert had already prepared to properly apologize to Fulingya, explaining he was momentarily bewildered, hoping She would forgive him without worry.

Yet to his surprise, it was the other who apologized first.

Eh?

The plot is a bit off, isn’t it?

Why is She apologizing?

Huh, I’ve become the victim?

He swallowed the apology he had prepared, staring at Fulingya puzzledly, curious about what She wanted to say.

Opposite, Fulingya didn’t notice Herbert’s subtle change of expression, Her voice was much hoarser than usual.

"Just now, I was momentarily out of control."

She took all the responsibility upon Herself, mistakenly interpreting his withdrawal as fear after realizing what had happened.

"It was my inability to properly control the... intensity of the ritual."

"If it made you uncomfortable or feel forced, that was never my intention."

The panicked Goddess even tried to find a reasonable, ritual-related excuse for this out-of-control situation to protect Her precarious dignity.

"The ’Tree Spirit Embrace,’ when energy exchange is intense, can sometimes trigger, um, some additional emotional resonance..."

"I was also using it for the first time, didn’t expect it to be so overwhelming..."

Fulingya’s explanation sounded weak, even She herself couldn’t continue, only felt Her scalp tingle, Her bare toes already clutching the ground.

"..."

Herbert watched Fulingya feign calm yet unable to hide Her embarrassment, listened to Her completely wrong apology and clumsy excuses, almost bursting into laughter.

You are really a genius! (Giving a thumbs up)

You truly never blame others, only yourself.

That’s a bit too responsible.

Yet simultaneously, Herbert’s heart was filled with a soft mixture of amusement, pity, and a hint of apology.

After all, he’s not a beast.

Though slightly low on moral bottom line, he still maintains it.

Can’t really let Fulingya fall into self-closure because of this... then how would I advance in the future?

["Hmm? You still want to continue?"]

Herbert ignored the jealous Harmonious God’s impotent threat, straightened his similarly chaotic breath and collar, his gaze fell on the Goddess’s still flushed cheeks.

Stepping forward, he closed the gap between them, but stayed within a courteous range that wouldn’t unsettle Fulingya.

"No, Fulingya."

His voice was gentle yet firm, interrupting the Goddess’s self-reproaching murmurs, speaking sincerely: "You don’t need to apologize for this, the one who truly needs to apologize perhaps should be me."

Feeling low Fulingya heard, somewhat surprised, She looked up at him with emerald eyes filled with curiosity.

Why is he apologizing?

Herbert continued with a slightly ashamed tone explaining: "My actions just now were not out of passivity or coercion, that was my own choice."

"It was my faint willpower, couldn’t resist the charm you possess, leading to such rude behavior."

"Besides, though it might be somewhat disrespectful, possibly displeasing to you, I still need to say..."

He paused, finally raised his head resolutely, spoke sincerely: "That moment just now, you were incredibly beautiful."

"Please understand this point."

Herbert seemed to place all faults upon himself, yet this was actually advancing by retreating.

Fulingya feeling self-blaming, naturally wouldn’t accept she was faultless, only perceiving Herbert considering for Her, not wanting Her to dislike Herself.

The Forest Goddess indeed felt moved, thought Herbert was considering for Her, preparing to take all blame.

She pursed Her lips, whispered: "But according to what you said, why did you resist just now?"

After finishing, Fulingya suddenly realized Her words might be ambiguous, She looked up suddenly, quickly said: