Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

"If you keep doing this, next time, I will really strike!"

"I will make you understand how you should express respect to me!!!"

Oh?

Without permission?

Herbert smiled, shook his head, and somewhat regretfully licked his lips, capturing an interesting keyword, and his heart stirred slightly.

So, as long as there is permission, it can be done?

However, for this time, kind-hearted Herbert didn’t intend to exploit the loophole in her careless words and continue the attack.

The strategy for today is already plentiful; if I provoke her any further, who knows what level she will evolve to next time.

Herbert laughed, innocently raised his hands to show his obedience, and promised, "Haha, okay, I will express the proper respect in front of everyone in the future."

In public, I can act as the most excellent subordinate.

But in private, well, that’s not up to you.

Before Ophidia could react, Herbert continued:

"Alright, let’s get back to the main topic, regarding the question you asked just now..."

Hello, there is no other "woman," but there are other "Monster Girls," you know.

But of course, I can’t say it like this.

If I said that, it wouldn’t be playful banter but pure provocation.

It needs to be expressed in a more tactful way.

"If you’re asking if there are any other women who protect and assist me, then my answer is... yes, indeed there are such women."

Herbert raised his hand to stop Ophidia as her expression changed slightly and gently said,

"Don’t get excited just yet; I still have more to say, so before you get upset, why not hear me out?"

I know you’re anxious, but please hold on.

A halt!

?

Ophidia’s lips twitched; she no doubt guessed that Herbert didn’t finish his words on purpose just to provoke her.

But the embarrassing part of this matter is—even if she knows, there’s nothing she can do about it.

In what capacity would she preach to him?

A Cardinal of the Monastery? The leader of the Secret Keepers?

Or...

None of those seem quite right.

In the end, Ophidia could only suppress her frustration and murmured discontentedly, "Hmph... nonsense, I’m not upset at all."

"Mm-hmm, let’s just say that."

Herbert nodded dismissively, then smiled and said, "Throughout this journey, I’ve indeed received help from many ’women,’ but not just from them."

"There is your help, of course, but also the assistance from other nuns and cultivators, as well as everyone’s help from the Chief Judge, Knight Commander, and Archbishop."

"I have come this far with the help of everyone, and of course, I want to express my gratitude, but I cannot always hide under others’ protection."

"Once I have enough strength, I still need an opportunity to prove that I have not let down your expectations and help."

"Now, that opportunity has come."

There was a slight playfulness in Herbert’s expression, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes as he said slowly,

"Someone is trying to use a prophecy’s power to pinpoint my location, trying to find me? That’s fine, let them come."

"Whatever they intend to do, they will ultimately fail."

"I will prove to them that being my enemy will be their worst and most erroneous decision."

"Meanwhile, I will also prove to you all that I am your most correct choice."

He looked at Ophidia, whose expression had calmed down, and whose eyes had turned more serious, and softly said, "Here, I assure you, I won’t betray your trust and expectations, I absolutely won’t let myself fall into peril."

"Leave this matter to me to resolve with peace of mind."

Herbert could barely remember how many times he had made similar promises to different people.

In their eyes, he always seemed in need of protection.

But he was clearly already strong enough to protect himself and even to protect them in return.

It’s rather strange indeed.

After Herbert finished speaking, Ophidia didn’t speak. She furrowed her brows and remained silent for a moment.

A moment later, she fixed her gaze on Herbert’s eyes and slowly asked, "Really?"

"Really, I won’t let you down."

"..."

Then, Ophidia fell silent again for a long time, before sighing weakly after a while.

"Fine, let’s just say it is so, I won’t ask about this matter anymore."

She paused for a moment, then coldly said, "Moreover, Herbert, I didn’t have any expectations of you regarding this matter."

Oh?

Herbert couldn’t help but purse his lips upon hearing these untruthful words, blinking as if he were watching a rare creature.

Come on, buddy.

At this point, are you still going to be stubborn?

You still don’t care, huh?

"You..."

Just as Herbert raised his brow, preparing to tease this face-saving fellow, Ophidia turned her head back and then suddenly lay back where she was.

She lay in the center of the flower field, turned to the other side, and said faintly,

"The reason I don’t expect you to prove your growth by defeating them is because it is completely unnecessary."

"I’ve long watched your changes, no need to see more proof through them."

You don’t need the so-called chance to prove yourself before you can be seen by me.

It’s unnecessary.

You have long been in my eyes, even walked into my heart.

"Being able to thwart their schemes is only natural for you; if you couldn’t handle even this, then I would truly be disappointed in you."