As a Paladin, Herbert's awakened ability, however, is not a conventional one like summoning celestial creatures.

Perhaps it was due to Nenasha, or perhaps because he had dealt too much with Monster Girls.

The ability Herbert awakened to is one that might seem quite trivial to others—[Control of Demons].

Just like how Druids dominate animals or mermaids control marine fish, he had acquired a special ability similar to [Wild Animal Control], [Control of Marine Creatures], or [Dominator of Legendary Demon].

Moreover, this ability was not about complete domination over demons but rather "borrowing" their power through the relationship with them.

Only when the demon completely lets down its guard and fully trusts him can he completely harness the full power of controlling the demon.

As long as there's a bit of distrust, this power cannot be fully utilized and will certainly diminish.

And this is almost impossible to achieve.

Even Legendary or Epic Level Great Druids are not confident that they share such deep emotions with all their animal companions.

Unless they establish a very rigorous contract, agreeing that neither will betray or harm the other, it's somewhat possible.

Not to mention how hard it is to find demons that can be easily controlled.

However… 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

These difficulties may seem insurmountable to others, but for Herbert, these are not problems at all.

Not at all!

Is it difficult to find suitable demons?

Not at all!

Wherever I look, my home is full of legendary and epic-level demons, and they're extremely rare "shiny Pocket Monsters"!

Would a Legendary Paladin feel embarrassed to earn the strange title of [Demon Manipulator]?

Absolutely not!

As for emotions… that's even less of a problem.

If they worry about those, it only means their hearts aren't devoted enough.

Lack of sincerity ensures the lack of a sincere response.

But I, Herbert, always treat others with sincerity, always exchange sincerity for sincerity.

As long as my emotions are sincere enough, how could the Monster Girls refuse my request to borrow a bit of their power or control their bodies a little?

That's naturally not a problem!

So, to a certain extent, for Herbert, this still relies on the power of "love and friendship" with the Monster Girls.

"...Very well."

The God of Sinful Desire, after a moment of shock, regained composure, and his flesh quickly recovered.

"To achieve this step, you've truly surprised me."

"However... hehe."

The Evil God sneered, "Where are your companions? Why do they remain indifferent to your life or death? Haven't you thought about it?"

"Or do you really think that just the two of you are enough to kill me?"

Faced with the Evil God's enticement and sowing of discord, Herbert remained silent.

Are the two of them enough?

Of course not.

Herbert knew very well that even though their combined strength allows them to go toe-to-toe, it is still insufficient.

The destructive power falls short; it can't truly annihilate the avatar of the Evil God completely.

Moreover, even if he could obliterate the embodiment of Sinful Desire with Valentina's help, the Sun Faithful trapped in the Illusion would still suffer significant damage.

"So..."

Herbert looked at the God of Sinful Desire, the corners of his mouth beneath the helmet slightly curving up, and finally uttered the first words since the battle started.

His tone was quite playful as he softly asked, "Who exactly told you I was fighting alone?"

...

At the same time.

The Sun Faithful, immersed in the Illusion Realm, continued heading deep into the tomb, attempting to wipe out the remnants of the Evil God Church entirely.

As they advanced triumphantly, everyone suddenly froze.

"Huh?"

Just now, an extremely impolite outburst rang in their ears.

("Hey!!!")

("Can you hear me, you bunch of cowards!")

???

"Who's talking!?"