Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

"By the way, do you know how she described it?"

Herbert sneered as Svanni was lost in thought, humming, "She said... the two of us are like kids afraid of being abandoned, just like little puppies picked up from the street. Tsk."

He pursed his lips in annoyance, unable to resist complaining, "Thinking I’m unworthy of love is one thing, but what’s with the puppy description? What do I have in common with a dog?"

Damn it, these words that sound so pathetic, are they really meant to describe me?

Hmph!

Woman, you’re just lusting after my body, wanting to treat me like a helpless little puppy to be toyed with.

Herbert silently made a note of Fremay’s words, planning to settle accounts with her later.

"As for Lukalia, although she seems to have the intention of watching the drama unfold, she genuinely hopes you can break free from your current situation."

Herbert sighed, "And the reason I’m speechless isn’t because I don’t want to go along with their ideas, but because I dislike having my plans disrupted."

"Should I say they are kind-hearted, or should I say they’re meddling?"

"I understand their worries, but..."

He squinted his eyes, his lips curling up in a slightly disdainful smirk, humming softly, "Aren’t they underestimating me a bit?"

"To their eyes, do I really seem like someone who needs their concern? Am I really a child who can’t even notice things like this?"

Herbert raised his hand, gently stroking the Elf’s ear tip, his slender fingers lightly tapping on the increasingly pale skin.

"They think I’m deliberately avoiding the problem, believing I’m intentionally avoiding you... Ha, naive."

"Compared to the wild guesses of outsiders, shouldn’t you be clearer on this?"

He gazed into Svanni’s eyes and whispered gently, "I’m merely waiting for you to slowly adapt, not wanting to push you too hard."

"This time, I’ve come not to forcibly intervene according to their thoughts, but to ask about yours."

He said:

"Are you ready to allow me to get closer?"

!!?

The Dark Elf, upon hearing this inquiry, suddenly felt an urge to cry.

She pressed her lips firmly together, unconsciously clenching her fists, striving to suppress this vulnerable reaction.

He wasn’t asserting that the time was ripe; he wasn’t talking about qualifications to be loved; he wasn’t forcibly pulling her to his side.

Instead, he quietly asked for her thoughts.

Now, can I come a little closer to you?

Lukalia and the others’ care indeed surprised Svanni, but it also left her feeling quite confused and uncomfortable.

That was undoubtedly genuine goodwill.

However, is forced care really right?

Isn’t imposing love on others a form of arrogance?

"..."

Svanni finally managed to calm the turmoil in her heart, raising her head to meet those gentle gray eyes.

After a moment, she finally made up her mind, slowly nodding and stepping forward.

"Mm."

Please come closer.

I want to be closer to you!

Herbert watched as the Elf bumped into his embrace, without flinching, naturally wrapping his arms around her slender waist.

He gently held Svanni, realizing this was indeed their first proper hug.

The two of them hugged for a while until Herbert felt the person in his arms relax slightly, then he smiled and asked, "By the way, what are you thinking exactly?"

"What am I thinking?"

Svanni then returned to her usual demeanor, smiling flirtatiously as she stepped forward and chuckled, "I’ve already said many times... I want to be your ’Loyal Dog,’ haven’t I?"

The Dark Elf’s innate instincts flowing in her blood didn’t offer any resistance when she said this, even playful as she licked her lips.

And this time, Herbert didn’t dodge as he did before; he nodded calmly, sighing,

"A Loyal Dog? A Loyal Dog is indeed nice, the aspiration of many."

"However, I’ve just recently told Fremay that she can be greedier, not to suppress herself."

"This statement equally applies to you."

Svanni: ?

Be greedier?

How can I be greedier?

Herbert, seeing her bewildered look, smiled even more brightly.

"What I mean to say is—"

"Simply being a ’Loyal Dog,’ is that already enough for you?"

He lowered his head, gazing into Svanni’s eyes, smiling joyfully as he asked back:

"Are you..."

"Satisfied with this?"

"Is this all your [desire]?"

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