Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

"Mmm mmm mmm mmm! Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm!" ("Trust me! I'm really good at it!")

"Shh! Alright, alright, calm down! Good girl!"

After finally calming Valentina down, Herbert silently wiped his sweat, feeling exhausted.

We know you're good at demolition, but who asked you to demolish anything!

If the Archbishop had overheard that just now, who knows what he'd think!

He already suspects I'm back at the Frost Crystal Kingdom to cause trouble; now it sounds like I actually intend to destroy the Royal City.

Let me clarify, no, I really don't!

This is completely a misunderstanding!

I, Herbert, never thought about it like that... well, just a little.

Really, oh~

"Pah-pah-pah!"

Released, Valentina stuck her tongue out at Herbert in disgust, showing her teeth threateningly.

Your fingers were in my mouth just now!

Do it again, and I'll bite them off!

She gave Herbert a disdainful look and asked irritably, "Neither this nor that, then what exactly do you want me to do?"

Valentina knows her strengths well; she's only good at fighting and doesn't care to understand anything else.

"This time, you don't need to hurt anyone, nor do you need to destroy any cities."

Herbert naturally took a handkerchief to wipe Valentina's mouth and said gently, "I need you to protect someone."

"Who do you want me to protect?"

"Me."

Herbert pointed at himself and said frankly:

"Although I'm not particularly weak now, there are many beings in this world stronger than me, and I need a strong protector for my safety."

"Since this person is indispensable, I hope this strong protector is you."

Valentina heard this and blinked quickly, feeling proud as she puffed out her chest, "You chose me, presumably because I'm strong enough!"

"No, actually, it's because you're obedient... ahem, kind-hearted enough."

"Huh!!?"

Valentina tightened her tail, wrapping it around Herbert's calf, silently expressing her indignation.

I'm warning you, speak carefully!

But, this time, Herbert held firm, relying on his strong physique to ignore this mild warning, continuing:

"Although I know you're not wicked or insane, before you fully prove yourself, you need to be shackled with a restraint when going out."

Herbert placed the silver ring in his palm and presented it in front of Valentina, saying seriously, "Once you wear this ring, you are no longer a mortal, and cannot indulge in worldly desires."

"...What are you saying?"

"Nothing, just a joke."

"Huh?"

Herbert cleared his throat twice, solemnly warning:

"You need to wear this ring to constantly suppress your emotions, avoid raging out of control, avoid killing innocents, or else you'll face life-threatening danger."

Already somewhat displeased, Valentina coldly laughed directly upon hearing this: "Ha! Life-threatening danger? What a joke, as if I'd be afraid..."

"The Archbishop himself will take action."

"Uh uh!"

Valentina's eyes widened sharply, then she guiltily glanced left and right, stubbornly but honestly shrunk her head, changing her tune: "How could I possibly go crazy!"

Stubborn but obedient.

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If it were anyone else, Valentina truly wouldn't be afraid, she'd just go up and punch them.

But that old guy is different; the psychological shadow left by the super old Deng on her is too enormous... that monster!

Seeing Miss Hungry Dragon behave, Herbert smiled and gently asked, "So, Valentina, would you like to go with me?"

Herbert believed he had already explained all the restrictions clearly, Valentina should be excited to agree.

"..."

But unexpectedly, Valentina didn't immediately give an answer; instead, she pondered and threw the question back to Herbert.

She said:

"Herbert, do you want me to go with you?"

At this moment, Valentina's face no longer bore the foolish look she often wore, rather, it was calm.

She can somewhat be considered ignorant, but after all, she's not a young, confused girl, rather, a mighty Giant Dragon who has lived for ages.

Valentina is a strong figure who, even standing at the crossroads of fate, fears nothing about the future.

Her entire life has been a battle against destiny.

Before, it was always me making choices.

But this time, I hope you make the decision.

She placed the choice in his hands—what do you wish me to do?

"..."

Herbert's breath paused for a moment but soon returned to normal, nodded lightly, and said earnestly:

"I hope you can go with me."

He had many choices.

Indeed, if he truly lowered himself to plead, not to mention High Tier cultivators, even getting one of the three Cardinals to accompany him was possible.

But if Herbert had to choose one person from these people to accompany him... he still hoped it would be Valentina.

He looked into Valentina's eyes and said softly:

"I don't want you to continue being confined in this prison; you don't belong here."

"I want you to be able to soar in the sky again; that's where you should be."

"I don't want you to remain alone."

"I... no, I shouldn't use such reasons."

Herbert shook his head, no longer looking for such 'it's for your good' excuses.

He said:

"I hope you can stay by my side."

"I want you to choose me."

No other reasons, no disguise techniques, only the most honest and sincere emotion.

He said:

"Valentina, come with me."

Only this one request.

Even if death lurks nearby, please accompany me.

"Hmm~"

Valentina half-closed her eyes, stared into his eyes for a long while, finally nodded slowly: "Alright, since you're genuinely asking me, I'll help you."

!!!

"Then this ring..."

"What else, obviously?"

Valentina stretched both hands in front of Herbert eagerly, shaking them excitedly, almost snatching the ring to wear it herself.

"What are you waiting for?"

Seeing her eagerness and excitement, Herbert suddenly realized—did I just get fooled by her acting?

Having hunted geese all day, finally pecked by a goose.

But Herbert didn't feel awkward at this moment, shook his head and chuckled.

"Haha... there will be danger, you know."

"A great dragon never fears any danger!"

Valentina proudly snorted, then asked back, "Do you need me or not? Why all the questions?"

"I need you."

"Then stop wasting time and take me away!"

Herbert, seeing Valentina's restrained excitement, paused for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.

Honestly, led astray by the Archbishop, that old guy...

Would Valentina refuse?

What harm could a Hungry Dragon have in mind?

"Alright!"

"I'll take you away!"

Herbert did not kneel on one knee but directly took her extended left hand, slowly placing the silver ring on her ring finger of the left hand.

Then, lifting her hand, lowered his head and gently kissed the finger with the ring, whispering tenderly:

"I vow not in the name of any Divine Spirit or fate, I solemnly promise with my soul."

"I, Herbert, will not betray this trust."

Out of selfishness, I've kept you, who should soar in the sky, by my side, allowing you to endure danger.

Under the name of 'love' as the shackle.

But simultaneously, under this shackle's restriction, I will share everything with you.

No betrayal.