Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 586 - 338 One day there will be a total of 338! (6K, additional - s 124 and 125)_3

But at the same time, he certainly wouldn't point it out.

As long as it makes sense on the surface, he won't ask more questions.

This is the tacit understanding between Herbert and the Archbishop.

Sure enough, after listening to Herbert's story, the Archbishop gave Herbert a deep look and slowly nodded his head.

"Very good."

"Child, you have done well."

"You did not fear danger, using courage and wisdom to thwart the plot of an Evil God, protect the lives of the innocent, and save a city. Your actions... are truly worthy of a Holy Professional."

Though there might have been various issues in between, the result was that Herbert indeed saved Malagas City.

The one who repelled the Divine Spirit!

A Paladin who, in a High Tier body, thwarted the plot of an Evil God!

If Herbert's achievements happened in other Churches, they certainly would be celebrated in epic tales.

He would be written into various stories, sung about in the Mortal Realm, recited by bards in the streets... even possibly be compiled into the Holy Sanctuary of the Church and become a hero figure.

The Divine Church would use this to elevate the Church's status in the hearts of mortals and promote their God's faith.

While the Monastery may not need to reach this step, as it doesn't require external influence, it too would highly commend his feats.

The Archbishop lowered his gaze and asked, "Then, child, do you wish for this feat to be known to outsiders?"

"No, Your Grace, please keep this a secret for me." Herbert raised his head and decisively refused this "reputation".

Meeting the Archbishop's gaze, he earnestly said, "I am still too weak now. Defeating Sinful Desire was possible with the help of Svanni and others, not my own strength, so this empty fame is of no use to me."

To say weak, Herbert may not be truly that weak either.

But now, he indeed does not deserve this honor.

"A High Tier individual fighting against the Divine Spirit" sounds nice, but beyond that, it's all negative.

The higher a tree, the more likely it is to catch the wind.

A tree wishes to remain still, but the wind will not cease.

Once such a title goes out, Herbert will surely be targeted.

Some bounty hunters from the Dark Domain have ideas about him, wanting to use him to make a name for themselves, relying on killing him, a good target, to gain footing.

When enough strength is gained, it can be used as bait, treating bounty hunters as experience points to farm.

But when the strength is insufficient, it's best not to court death.

"A wise choice, you are calmer than I thought."

The Archbishop slightly nodded, feeling no surprise at Herbert's choice.

This boy, having dragged to the last moment before disclosing this matter to me, must have had thoughts of hiding it.

"However, although it cannot be known to outsiders, you still should receive a reward."

In every sense, Herbert should be granted a fairly generous reward.

"Child, is there a reward you wish to obtain?"

To this, Herbert paused in silence.

"Hmm..."

Is there something I want?

Of course, there is.

What Herbert wants most right now is naturally the freedom of the Monster Girls.

If Valentina and the others could shed their prisoner status, they could rightfully leave the Third Commandment Hall, leave the Mist Monastery, and follow him in Elda Territory to build and live.

But is this possible?

No... the stakes are not enough.

Because Herbert not only wants the freedom of one person but the freedom of all the Monster Girls.

He is very greedy.

I want it all!

For his greed, he has always been more aware than anyone from the beginning.

And once this opening is made, after that, it is feared that it will not end well.

If freeing Valentina requires repelling an avatar of the Evil God, then what about afterward?

What other deeds must be done?

Once, twice, he may be able to do it, but afterward?

When the times increase, will he really need to face the true body of the Divine Spirit?

After pondering for a while, Herbert ultimately gave up the method of liberating them through trickery.

Can, but unnecessary.

"Sigh!"

Herbert exhaled deeply, lifting his head with ease, and looked at the Archbishop with a smile, saying, "I wish to gain higher permissions within the Disciplinary Hall." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Oh?"

The Archbishop was quite surprised by this, giving a deep look at the smiling youth.

He had already prepared for Herbert to make some excessive demands, but unexpectedly, he made only such a humble request.

The elder hesitated, kindly reminding, "Haven't you considered more? Is this much enough?"

His meaning was almost explicit—Child, you can ask for a bit more; it's alright.

Some things I cannot agree to, but for others, I can fulfill.

But Herbert, at this moment, appeared very calm and easily declined the elder's kindness.

"No, it's already enough."

"There are many things I want to obtain, but they should not be gained through others' rewards. Someday, I will get them with my own hands."

He faced the elder candidly, stating his ambition: "Someday, I will have all I want."

At this moment, the youth's ambition was laid bare.

Compared to previous concealment, Herbert almost brought things into the open.

Them, I will surely take away.

Sooner or later!

"...Alright."

At this moment, the elder revealed a joyful smile, raising his hand to pat the young man's shoulder, saying with a smile, "If you can, then prove it to me."