Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

Chapter 866 - 437: Can Gods Love?

Although having made up their mind to meet Herbert, Hecayas was still a bit hesitant before setting out.

"Um, um, um—how should I start the conversation with him?"

A bit bewildered.

"Ugh, what should I do?"

As a Goddess praised by Herbert as "ingenious like ice and snow", in reality... She wasn’t all that smart.

By the way, this "secret" is known by everyone in the Natural Pantheon, except for the individual involved themselves.

Everyone knows that the little kitty of the Ice and Snow Goddess is clumsy, not very clever...

Yet, fortunately for Hecayas, this little fool wasn’t bullied by any divine, nor was anyone harsh towards Her.

On one hand, a very maternal goddess provided all-round protection, nipping potential bullying in the bud.

On the other hand, the Natural Pantheon members are quite tolerant of a pantheon mascot.

Anyway, the Natural Pantheon is vast and powerful, and the influence of the Master of Nature still prevails, so few dare to stir trouble here.

Internal harmony within the Pantheon, no external threats, fewer clashes naturally lead to a Buddhist-like mindset.

After all, it’s not like the Ice and Snow Goddess needs to go fight outsiders or work for a living—just being a wandering kitty who occasionally brings back odd things is enough.

Cute, pleasing to the eye, enough to provide everyone with a bit of emotional value—is sufficient.

But!

A mascot with more decorative than practical value was recently entrusted with a major responsibility!

After roughly understanding the relationship between Hecayas and Herbert, the Forest Goddess assigned Her a task that was neither too difficult nor too simple.

That is—subtly conveying the goodwill of the Natural Pantheon to Herbert, and then relaying his reaction back to the Pantheon.

Simply put, the Ice and Snow Goddess was organized to act as a messenger for Herbert.

The Ice and Snow Goddess initially opposed this task, protesting strongly.

Wait a minute!

I am a Goddess!

Goddess, understand?

I am—a—Goddess—ah—

I have dignity and style!

How can I take on such a trivial task as this?

This little thing can be done by sending a priest, at worst send a Divine Favorer out of respect, that’s enough to give him face.

Having me do it personally is just lowering my status too much, isn’t it?

Not doing it, not doing it, not doing it—

The Ice and Snow Goddess outright rejected the task, feeling it didn’t demonstrate Her value, nor utilize Her wit.

"Please don’t have me do such simple tasks! Surely there are tasks better suited to my wisdom?"

Finally, She couldn’t stand it anymore and complained, then—was met with looks of love mixed with a bit of pity.

?

It was the Cold Winter Goddess who stepped up, gently patting the kitty’s head with a silent smile.

She said nothing, yet seemed to say everything.

Hecayas: ?

But before She could react, the patient goddesses all swooped in, each with two hands, as they collaborated to give her a thorough patting.

"Yes, yes, you’re the best, dear oh."

"Don’t worry, this is indeed the task that best matches your wisdom, hehe..."

"..." (Simply rubbing vigorously)

"Really, hehe, such a cute reaction."

At first, the Ice and Snow Goddess resisted their offensive, feeling that they were insulting Her dignity as a noble goddess.

Don’t touch me like that!

You’re not allowed...

But helplessly, the techniques of these goddesses were superb, and their fingers were too nimble.

She persisted and resisted.

Hecayas held out for a full half minute, then was forced to succumb to their overwhelming pressure.

Fine, fine.

Can’t fight them, can’t hiss either.

Might as well let them do as they please.

She simply collapsed lazily, exposed her belly, half closed her eyes to enjoy their service, and purred like an engine.

Yet, in a certain moment, Hecayas would vaguely sense something amiss.

What on earth is happening?

Everyone seems so gentle, but why do I feel like they’re being a bit excessive!

Are they... looking down on me?

Do they think I can’t even handle this task!!?

The Ice and Snow Goddess finally managed to escape from their clutches, fluffed up her fur, and bared her teeth at the goddesses.

She accepted the task.

A simple task like this, isn’t it?

Doubt me?

Alright, I’ll show you!

Hmph!

With me personally, this task will be smooth sailing, no sweat!

Just you wait, I’ll soon have Herbert kneeling under my tail!

Boasting at the remains of the Master of Nature, when out of that secret realm, Hecayas instantly regretted it.

No, can’t be called regret, uh, it’s just that, um, a little hesitance.

She didn’t know exactly how to proceed...

Directly ask?

No way.

She wasn’t stupid.

Hecayas sharply perceived the true difficulty of the task—it’s all about that "subtlety".

For some reason, the Forest Goddess seemed not to intend on directly stating things to Herbert.

The Natural Pantheon needs to first understand Herbert’s stance on nature before making any specific decisions.

Thus, what she needed to do wasn’t to straightforwardly express herself, but to probe before revealing the goodwill of the Natural Pantheon.