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Alberta hadn't felt so confused in a long time.

No.

Upon careful thought, it seems since its birth, never has it been this bewildered.

How many years has it been.

No one has ever dared to tell such vague and unfunny jokes in its presence, not even the most chaotic Evil God—except for this guy.

Due to possession, Alberta can keenly sense Herbert's true thoughts.

In this guy's mind, there isn't even a hint of reverence for it.

The God of Assassination spitefully "cursed" Herbert, calling him someone who blasphemes the Divine, a newborn Godslayer.

Alberta knows this slander is baseless, crediting its own accomplishments to Herbert, hoping the Gods see this mortal as someone dangerous to be eliminated.

But...

In some sense, the God of Assassination wasn't wrong.

Herbert indeed is a natural "Blasphemer".

In his heart, there is completely no respect for the Divine.

There is some fear, but it only targets the majesty of the Domain, it's a precaution against a mighty force.

As for the Divine itself, he doesn't offer the slightest respect.

To the Divine, he is the worst kind of follower, needing to be eradicated early.

But to a Godslayer... this is so familiar.

Because every Godslayer was once like him.

The first step to becoming a "Godslayer", also the hardest step, is to relinquish reverence for the Divine.

Only those daring enough to blaspheme the Divine might possess the strength to slay Gods.

If one lacks the courage from the beginning to resist the Divine, then it is impossible to successfully slay a God.

Even though Herbert now is merely a "potential Blasphemer", in the future, he's likely to commit actions against the Divine.

No, not likely.

He is certain to do so.

The Sun Goddess is quite confident about this.

Especially after seeing the fate borne by Herbert, she is even more confident.

Alberta has never seen such a tumultuous and grand fate on any mortal.

Perhaps because it chose Herbert as its vessel to kill the God of Assassination, his fate has shifted.

...towards a more perilous direction.

Herbert's fate at this moment is even more dangerous, variable than when initially encountered.

Alongside omnipresent threats are unimaginable opportunities.

The God of Assassination wasn't wrong; he is indeed a threat.

If Herbert doesn't die young and grows smoothly, then he is destined to become one of the Gods.

He possesses such qualification.

If it were other Divine Spirits, they might worry about Herbert's future, choosing to smother him in the cradle to prevent future trouble.

But Alberta won't do so.

Because it doesn't care.

The proud Sun disdains such petty deeds.

Even if Herbert holds the qualifications to ascend to the heavens, he will not pose a threat to it.

It is not an ordinary Divine.

The Divine stands atop myriad beings.

While the Sun God sits atop the gods.

It doesn't care how far Herbert can go—because no matter how he tries, he cannot catch up to its pace.

All beings pursue the Sun, yet the Sun never stops for those beneath it.

...Alberta initially thought this way.

But now.

In this moment, it wavered.

Listening to Herbert's unceasing words, it hesitated.

["..."]

The Sun Goddess begins to seriously ponder—should it eradicate this guy early?

"I don't care!"

Herbert maintains an earnest facade, his face resolute as he gazes at the sky, clouds dispersing, staring at the Sun emerging behind clouds.

But secretly, in his mind, he continues to mentally berate the Sun Goddess.

"Don't try to evade responsibility! No evidence can dispute this! My testimony is evidence!"

Punch!

"Moreover, so many witnesses, present or not, everyone saw it! Everyone did!"

Punch!! 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"It was you who violated my intent, forcibly invaded my body with consciousness, controlling my body!"

Punch!!!

"Not only that, you used my body to kill others, committing deeds atrocious and immoral... ahem, that part was exaggerated, forget I said it."

"Overall, I don't care who you are! Stop trying to deny it!"

"Since you did such excessive things to me, you must be accountable!"

"Accountable!!!"

"Testimony and witnesses are here, undeniable evidence!"

"This judgment withstands divine examination..."

...

In his mind, Herbert rejoices, unleashing his thoughts.

"Haha!"

Debating with gods in his mind is no rarity for Herbert.

He practically debates fiercely with Nenasha daily, always on the brink of a verbal wrestling match.

Yet rarely does the attacked Sun Goddess retaliate, allowing him to freely express himself.

Refreshing!

This is truly refreshing.

My beloved Sun.

This punch, forged through decades.

Can you withstand it?

Withstanding this punch is trivial, but what about the next?

And the one after?

The immortals blaze a trail ahead, while I—the young successor—just by absorbing a bit, master the art of punches.