In most cases, when gods choose mortals to become their Divine Favorer, they do not consider the feelings of the other party.
It is you whom I favor, what does that have to do with you?
Whether you accept it or not, this favor you will be forced to accept.
If it were the favor of a True God, it would be fine, as it grants special abilities to the Devotee.
But if it is the "favor" of an Evil God, then it may result in a different outcome, forcing them onto a thorny and twisted path.
...
The crowd gazed at Herbert in silence for a long moment, and Herbert did not take the initiative to speak, quietly waiting for them.
"Ahem."
The first to react was the Guard Captain of the Holy City, who cleared his throat twice and nodded slightly toward Herbert.
"You... um, fellow from the Monastery, welcome to your arrival."
He quickly adjusted from his initial shock, regaining his usual steadiness, and said to Herbert with a somewhat helpless smile: "You sure have caused quite a stir."
