There was a pause in the connection at the other end.
Alberta seemed to be rearranging herself as well.
["Hmm..."]
But she didn't make Herbert wait long.
Soon, a voice conveying a calm and majestic will, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, reached deep into Herbert's consciousness.
["Herbert Albert."]
It was the same undeniable tone, but perhaps it was an illusion, Herbert felt the voice this time had a trace less of pure coldness, and a bit more...an indescribable feeling?
Humanity?
Compared to the previously high and cold Divine, she now seemed more like a silent, indifferent queen.
Though still distant, at least it wasn't the kind of feeling that attacked outright.
Hmm...probably just an illusion?
Herbert suppressed this thought, thinking perhaps his preconceived ideas were affecting his judgment.
And if it's not a misjudgment...her state has really warmed up?
His earlier irresponsible persuasion actually worked!
