Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

"Herbert, have you forgotten my singing?"

Fremay said softly, "After leaving here, I don't want to cause you any trouble."

"In the past, only those who heard my singing would be affected, but what about the future? What if the curse strengthens in the future? To the point where just hearing my voice would affect someone?"

"I don't wish to harm anyone, especially those around you."

"When there are others around, I will close my mouth and not make a sound."

Her voice carried no sadness, as if she were merely stating a very commonplace fact.

"So I need something that can make a sound."

"When I can't speak, as soon as it rings, you'll know I'm by your side."

Herbert frowned silently.

He didn't want Fremay to be so pessimistic; her ability was certainly not a curse.

But right now, he truly didn't have a way to completely solve this problem for her.

At least relying on him alone, there's no way to ensure no accidents will happen.

"Nenasha..."

["Don't worry, I know what you want to ask."]

Harmonious God whispered softly in his ear: ["There is a way, it can be resolved, trust me."]

After receiving a positive response, Herbert nodded slightly.

"...Thank you."

["Haha, there's no need for thanks between us."]

["Even if it's for her, for them... you don't have to thank me."]

Nenasha smiled lightly, then continued to remain silent.

"Hmm."

After a brief silence, Herbert silently expressed his gratitude to Nenasha in his heart.

He looked up at Fremay, nodded firmly, and said, "Don't worry, it will be resolved one day."

I will help you... no, we will help you solve it.

And for this baseless promise, Fremay still chose to believe it and smiled with a nod.

"Hmm, I believe you."

"But before that, let's do it as I suggested, alright?"

"Hmm."

Herbert pressed the ring and closed his eyes, thinking of an accessory that would meet Fremay's need.

Buzz—

With his thought, the ring emitted a burst of white light, instantly changing from its original form into a wind chime-like earring.

Herbert gently put the earring on Fremay and nodded in satisfaction.

"Very beautiful."

"Haha, thank you."

Fremay raised her hand to gently flick the silver wind chime earring, a satisfied smile appearing on her face.

She originally thought Herbert would give her a whistle.

This was indeed much more beautiful than a whistle.

Herbert, seeing her satisfied expression, laughed and said softly, "Thank you for willing to wait for me."

Thank you for being willing to become my... family.

Fremay watched Herbert's serious expression and laughed, a layer of mist suddenly flashing over her body.

She concealed her tail, put on a luxurious long dress, and activated her alchemy legs, like an elegant noble maiden, giving Herbert a gentle curtsy.

"And thank you for being willing to accept me."

For other humans, she was a dangerous alien race, an aberration that needed to be purified.

Although Herbert ignored this point, she wouldn't completely forget it.

The relationship between herself and him seemed absolutely taboo to others.

Not only to humans but also to Sea Sirens.

Herbert, as a Paladin, was able to cross taboos to be with her, and it must not have been easy.

She could guess more or less the risks and hardships he endured behind the scenes.

This was why she was so touched when Herbert confirmed he wanted to propose to her.

"By the way, I forgot to ask you earlier."

"Hmm? What's up?"

At this moment, Fremay suddenly thought of something she had been concerned about for a very long time and asked casually:

"What is your relationship with the prisoner from the first district?"

You two...

!!!

Here it comes.

The real point is here!

"Between Valentina and me..."

Herbert's spirits jolted, he took a deep breath, ready to explain, but saw Fremay nod slightly.

"So her name is Valentina, huh? Directly calling by name, you seem very close."

The Legendary Sea Siren, at this moment, revealed the shrewd experience gained over centuries.

"When I mentioned her, your heartbeat sped up a lot, indicating your relationship is probably not just ordinary close, I understand..."

And Herbert blinked, suddenly realizing the difference in the situation.

Oh no.

Unlike Valentina, who relies solely on intuition, this one is a properly educated princess.

There's a huge intellectual difference between the two, and they can't be treated with the same approach.

Hard to deceive!

"Uh, well, listen to me."

Herbert wanted to salvage the situation in a bit of panic, but Fremay gestured him to stop.

"No need, you don't have to explain anything, and I don't intend to ask more."

"But..."

Herbert hesitated, unsure of how to explain.

How should this be said?

"Herbert, I'll just ask you one thing."

Fremay gently touched her earring and asked, "Does she have one of these too?"

"...Ahem."

Herbert paused for a moment, knowing he couldn't hide it, that this day would come sooner or later.

"She has one too, but yours are different."

Fremay's expression had none of the anger or jealousy Herbert imagined, but was instead calm, even serene.

She simply said, "Let's talk about it when I get a chance to meet her."

In Sea Sirens, females have strengths far superior to males in all aspects, and it is a matriarchal society.

Fremay's mother also had multiple partners, so she wasn't too resistant to Herbert and Valentina's unclear relationship.

And crucially, just as she said.

She and Valentina had never met, not knowing what kind of person the other was, so there was no need to show jealousy at this time.

Even if she were to truly compete with Valentina, she needed to be clear about the other's attitude first.

Otherwise, it would make her seem excessively jealous.

And after raising and lowering the issue so gently, Fremay then smiled and said, "Alright, let's not talk about that, I'm not angry."

She embraced Herbert, softly saying, "As long as you treat me the same as you do her, I will forgive you."

"She went with you outside, so I want to go too."

"You must keep the promise and take me away from here, okay?"

After fully defining the relationship, she was no longer content to remain here indefinitely.

Although this place isn't bad, it certainly can't be considered good either.

She hopes to have the chance to stay by Herbert's side forever, rather than waiting here for his return like a resentful woman.

Especially not letting that Valentina always stay by his side.

Rather, she wanted to go with Herbert, leaving this place, letting that guy wait here.

This is not jealousy.

This is just fairness!

"Alright, no time like the present, let's set off now."

"...Hmm?"

Fremay: ?

"Ah?"

She looked up blankly, seeing Herbert's beaming smile.

"Now?"

She felt like she was dreaming.

"Yes, right now!"

She originally thought Herbert came today just to confirm their relationship.

She never expected he was really going to take her out of this prison.

You're actually serious!!?

Wasn't it too sudden!?

"Haha, it's nothing, this time it's just a temporary outing."

Herbert lightly patted Fremay's back and softly promised:

"But one day, as agreed, I will take you away from here completely."

To a place belonging to us.