Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

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Herbert was utterly shocked.

A-Jen, are you serious!

Let's not discuss philosophical questions like "Can you touch a tiger's butt?" or "Can you poke a giant dragon's cheek?" for now...

Let's just talk about your attitude, okay?

Is your attitude okay?

If I'm not mistaken... aren't you two rivals in love?

Where's the promised chaotic scene!!?

Aren't you supposed to see her as if she's an enemy who stole your beloved?

Why are you only thinking about poking her cheek!?

To be fair, Fremay showing this kind of attitude made Herbert quite happy inside.

He's the last person who wants these two to be forever hostile; getting along is the best scenario...

But, isn't your progression a bit too fast?

"I advise you not to... ugh, whatever, poke if you want to."

Herbert wanted to stop her but after thinking for a moment, he just waved his hand helplessly: "You better prepare some food for Valentina; she probably won't mind."

For Valentina, anything that can be solved with food is not a big deal.

And if even food can't settle it, Herbert has other ways to handle it... worst comes to worst, he'll suffer through it.

Sincerity moves mountains.

If that doesn't work, it's not a matter of method; it's your problem.

It must be a lack of sincerity.

"Haha, then I'll do it!"

And upon receiving permission, Fremay's face lit up with joy as she cautiously reached out toward Miss Hungry Dragon's white cheek.

Poke.

Maybe it was because Fremay's fingertip was a bit cool, but Valentina shivered slightly once poked.

"Uh! Hmm..."

She shuddered and hugged herself tighter, subconsciously tilting her head, trying to avoid that annoying chilly finger.

Poke again.

Dodge again.

And again...

"Alright, that's enough, don't really wake her up."

Fremay's finger was caught by Herbert, and he flicked her forehead lightly, saying helplessly, "If she catches you red-handed, it won't be fun."

Neither of us will be in a good spot!

Although Fremay was disappointed, she sensibly withdrew her hand, somewhat nervously defending herself:

"Heh, Herbert, don't misunderstand, I just think she's cute this way, but I don't intend to not settle accounts with her completely."

One thing at a time!

Poking cheeks aside, matters between rivals still need to be sorted out properly.

There will still be a competition.

Herbert looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and said oddly: "Then you better stop thinking about poking her, I won't help mediate between you two."

"Hey! Don't do that—"

Upon hearing this, Fremay immediately changed her tune, pouting on the spot and looking at Herbert pitifully.

That's bad.

No more giggling.

If I can't poke her cheek again, then I'll...

Herbert pouted, ignoring her pitiful expression.

Beautiful females really are good at fooling people... even Valentina has managed to fool Herbert a few times.

Good acting skills, but still no match for me.

I can see right through that you're not human!

"Alright, we've seen her, let's head out."

He chuckled, grabbing Fremay's hand to leave, but found he couldn't move her.

Huh?

Herbert turned back confused, and seeing Fremay's expression, he was taken aback.

That was... a seductive expression filled with allure.

Wait, is this right?

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Herbert released her hand, stepped back half a step, and cautiously asked: "Fremay... what are you planning to do?"

But Fremay let him retreat, then glanced at the peacefully sleeping Valentina, and asked meaningfully:

"You just said, she won't wake up now and is completely unaware of the outside world, right?"

!

Herbert stepped back again, sensing great danger.

"Fremay, what exactly do you want to do?"

"Can you guess what I want to do? Do I really have to say it out loud?"

The mermaid chuckled softly, slowly approaching Herbert and gently grasped his shoulder—no, she held it firmly.

A transparent water curtain appeared, just enough to cover both their figures, like frosted glass blocking the sufferer dragon behind it.

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"Wait, Valentina is still here, let's go somewhere else..."

"Herbert, what are you afraid of? After all, she wouldn't know, right?"

She looked at Herbert with seductive eyes, lightly licking her lips, and whispered: "Or is it okay for her but not for me?"

Herbert fell silent at this deadly question, knowing he couldn't easily answer, as any response might lead to trouble.

"..."

He no longer tried to struggle physically and made a final verbal resistance.

"I advise you not to do anything rash!"

"Besides, don't you want to think about the occasion? People are already waiting outside, and we don't have much time to waste."

Herbert had to inform the monastery's other cultivators about leaving the Disciplinary Hall with the prisoner.

Just like last time when Valentina was released, this time there would be cultivators to witness the scene.

It's just that they didn't have the authority to enter the Third Commandment Hall and could only wait quietly at the door.

Being slightly late wasn't an issue, but if things really progressed physically, time would be a concern.

"What were you just saying? What takes a long time?"

Fremay blinked, tilted her head in confusion.