Chapter 1249 - 562: You Understand, Right?

Chapter 1249: Chapter 562: You Understand, Right?

Herbert believes that since the other party wants to become part of his people, and he himself is not so resistant to it, he hopes everyone can be more sincere.

We’re all adults now, let’s not mess around with unnecessary pretenses or meaningless insincerity.

That’s how business works, you state your needs, and I state mine.

If everyone can accept, then it’s good for all, and everyone is happy.

It sounds a bit emotionless and perfunctory.

Like desperate couples at a blind date pushed by the pressure of marriage, already ignoring other considerations and just wanting to tie the knot with someone decent.

But actually, this is the norm of the dirty adult world, where things are often straightforward, even blunt.

Success is success, rejection is rejection.

People live very exhausted lives, and few have the leisure to understand others’ dilemmas.

As a cost of growing up, after facing some hardships, people can naturally grasp the implied meanings behind others’ words.

And Sammi, this unlucky fellow struggling in various dangerous situations, obviously could pick up the deep meaning in Herbert’s words.

Godslayer’s meaning is clear, he considers Sammi valuable, but not for her battle prowess, rather for abilities beyond that.

But the question is, what other values does she hold?

What is there?

A naturally unlucky person like her, besides some Legendary Assassin skills, what else could she offer him?

"..."

Sammi puzzled over this, thought for a long time and still couldn’t figure it out, so she planned to evaluate herself from bottom to top to see if something was overlooked.

Step one, lower her head.

Step two... couldn’t see her feet.

"Eh?"

At that moment, Sammi suddenly realized.

She understood what her most prominent asset was to others — outstanding.

Could it be...

But it’s just her guess, she isn’t sure Herbert really values this.

Because it’s utterly insane.

Even imagining this ridiculous reason feels a bit too far-fetched.

Would a powerful entity standing above all truly care for such mundane desires?

Moreover, he is still a pure-hearted Holy Professional.

But if, just if... what should she do?

She’s notorious as the Calamity Star in Hell, others avoid her, and no one would take interest, completely without experience in this.

Not to mention always rushing away due to bad luck, never having spare thought for such things.

If Godslayer insists, how should she react?

Rebellion is out of the question, she doesn’t qualify.

But if not resistance, should she directly agree or symbolically decline a bit?

Such matters, no one ever taught her!

Sammi’s contemplation didn’t last long, she was already committed, even begged someone to be her master, would she worry about anything else?

Sammi gulped and hesitantly asked, "Are you saying... you have something needing me to do?"

She dared not speak too bluntly, fearing her guess was wrong and would offend him.

Still, Sammi instinctively puffed out her chest, seemingly showcasing her strong points — a scene that made Kreti clenching her teeth in frustration as she hid behind a corner.

Hmph, humph, humph... Damn it!

Look at her smug face!

Herbert!

You must not be deceived by her!

Herbert seemed oblivious to the almost palpable resentful gaze behind him, as he continued smiling at Sammi, "Yes, you’re not wrong. I indeed have something needing you, well, only you can do it."

With that, Herbert raised his hand and gently squeezed her shoulder, leaned down, and laughed softly, "You tell me, right?"

!!!

Sammi felt a strange current flowing through her body from the hand on her shoulder, a tingling sensation quickly spread throughout, combined with the whisper by her ear, almost made her knees buckle.

"Sir, I..."

But just as Sammi’s body stiffened from nerves, fearing Herbert was about to do something to her, he naturally withdrew his hand, chuckling casually.

"Moreover, no need to force yourself to act respectfully; I’m not too concerned about those things, better if you relax more."

With a smile, Herbert watched the dazed expression on Sammi’s face and lightly lifted her chin, looking down at her trembling eyes, softly said:

"Your honesty stems not from genuine respect, but fear of my power and reputation, hoping for my protection, right?"

Sammi quivered slightly from the voice by her ear, returning from a daze, nodded quietly after some silence.

"...Yes, you are correct."

She dared not lie, only lowered her head, whispered, "Even now, I, I am still afraid of you."

It’s the truth.

Before this, she barely knew Herbert, only viewed him as a terrifying existence, no thoughts of respecting him.

Even with thoughts of offering, still fearful of Herbert’s mind, dreading he might suddenly change and eliminate her real body.

"Good, I like your honesty."

Herbert was very pleased with the plain answer, gently patted Sammi’s shoulder, staring into her eyes, seriously said: