Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 724 - 389 The Dragon Mom Who Acts Like a Spoiled Child Has the Best Life (Vote for Me!)

Malice, suspicion, hostility... are easily encountered.

However, Legendary level Demons and Devils might be a focus of the Sun Church, but they don't truly fear them.

Flora and her group traveling to Solantis might encounter minor troubles, but nothing major.

The Sun Church, for the sake of the Mist Monastery, won't take substantial action against them, at most issuing verbal warnings, only acting to purify if they truly cause trouble.

But Valentina is different.

Having advanced to the Epic, she is a tremendous threat wherever she goes.

To the Divine Spirit Church, a Legendary is at most a humanoid ammunition depot, an Epic is like a walking tactical missile warhead, while a Saint... is a nuclear bomb with self-awareness.

Among these, Legendaries aren't overly emphasized and can be easily suppressed if problems arise.

Saints are not overly feared either, since they are significant figures who might represent another Divine Spirit's stance upon arrival here.

None of these would easily offend the Sun God's majesty.

Among the three, only Epic level individuals sandwiched in the middle need to be highly vigilant.

Don't even think about concealing your power; that is impossible to achieve.

No matter how Valentina hides her strength, the moment she steps into Solantis, the Sun Church will know.

That is, after all, the Earthly Divine Kingdom of the Sun God.

Can anyone really hide from the Sun God's gaze?

If discovered deliberately concealing strength and sneaking in, the severity would escalate, possibly seen by the Sun Church as a provocation, moving directly to a hostile state.

Even entering with her identity known would mean strict discipline, or even carrying some special restrictions—which Valentina wouldn't desire, and Herbert couldn't accept either.

The proud Giant Dragon wouldn't easily be shackled by others, nor would it bow its head before a strong foe.

Herbert would not want Valentina shackled by anyone other than himself.

In this world, only he can be her shackles.

After listening to Herbert's explanation, Valentina knitted her brows, remaining silent for quite a while.

Seeing her being swayed, Herbert felt relieved, pressing his advantage gently, "Besides, I won't be gone long this time. In and out, I should be back in a few days."

"If worse comes to worst, just go to sleep; close your eyes and, when you open them, I'll be back."

It wasn't Herbert's first time going out; he believed Valentina could understand him and behave.

Yet just when Herbert thought he had persuaded her, ready to go bid farewell to other Monster Girls... Valentina tightened her long legs around his waist, holding him even tighter.

Miss Hungry Dragon silently expressed one thing—You shall not go!

Hmm?

Herbert's eyes moved, observing stubbornness written all over Valentina's pout.

Miss Hungry Dragon sniffled as he looked over, grunting, "You babbled a lot, I didn't catch any of it!"

"I don't want to hear it, I don't want to!"

"Don't care, I just want to go with you."

Alright then.

Herbert couldn't hold back his laughter—when speechless, one tends to laugh.

He thought she understood, but she hadn't listened at all.

"Valentina, the situation is…"

Yet just as Herbert was about to continue explaining, Valentina's next words stunned him.

"And, if you're not going for fun, wouldn't you need me even more?"

Valentina hugged Herbert tight, staring at him intently, her tail coiling around his leg, saying earnestly, "Rest assured, I'll definitely protect you."

"With me around, no one can hurt you!"

Valentina expressed—what a convoluted mess, cannot comprehend. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

She knew one thing.

I love you.

I don't want you to get hurt.

She pouted, grumbling unhappily, "Besides, if I can't protect you, what's the point of my advancement?"

For Valentina to advance to Epic, it was supposed to be a joyous occasion, something sought after and yet unattained by many.

But at this moment, she started complaining irresponsibly.

She felt it was because of advancing to Epic that she couldn't stay openly by Herbert's side.

Legendary, good.

Epic, bad!

"Had I known, I wouldn't have advanced to Epic!"

"Hmph!"

Upon hearing Valentina bluntly utter such words that would seem outrageous to outsiders, Herbert finally shook his head helplessly.

Listen, you listen to yourself.

Is that a human statement?

If you don't want to advance to Epic, give it to me?

I'd love to!

Of course, Herbert understood it was just venting, not truly jealous.

Kids' words are carried away by the wind!

As for whether Valentina is a child... don't bother.

A baby of thousands of moons, is still a baby!

Herbert pursed his lips, hesitatingly, "Valentina, you..."

Valentina interrupted him, huffing, "Don't you believe me? Are you doubting my resolve?"

"No, I trust you, how could I not trust you?" Herbert shook his head lightly, smiling in resignation.

"Then what are you doubting?" Valentina queried in doubt.

Indeed, what am I doubting?

Herbert chuckled lightly, looking at her, speaking softly, "I'm wondering… when did you become so, um, astute?"

Throughout the earlier conversation, Herbert sensed something amiss.

There seemed to be a level of suggestiveness in Valentina's words, guiding Herbert's conversation—this felt unsettling.

This wasn't something she could achieve at her intelligence level!

It's not looking down on Valentina, but rather knowing her too well to come to this conclusion.

She had a wise mentor behind her!

"Heh heh! You did discover!"

Sure enough, after being exposed, Valentina's expression shifted, proudly humming, "I said you'd notice, but Fremay said you wouldn't, I won."

So it was.

Herbert shrugged, asking, "Did she teach you to say that?"

"Mm-hmm! She said if I expressed what's on my mind, you'd definitely soften!" Valentina gleefully nuzzled Herbert, feeling she won hands down.

Herbert, blinking, reminded, "Could it be... she taught you to do so deliberately for me to find out?"

"Eh? Really?"

The two locked eyes, Herbert only saw the clarity in Valentina's eyes—untainted by any wisdom.

Herbert couldn't bring himself to tarnish that clarity, bypassing the topic, "Forget it, just like this, you're right, you won."

"Yay!"

Additionally, after being "exposed," Valentina reverted to her true nature, returning to pestering.

"Herbert, take me along!"

"I don't care, I want to go too!"

"I want to go! Must go! Must go—"

Valentina didn't dither with Herbert, holding him tighter and tighter.

Tightly held!

Embedding his body in her proud chasm.

"Just give up, no amount of whining will work."

And Herbert, firm-faced, full of righteousness, said gravely, "I won't take you with me!"

"My mind is set!"

"My heart, steeled as iron!"

...

...

Two days later.

Above the skies a hundred miles outside Solantis.

A scarlet giant shadow flickered past.

As it streaked by, it cast a huge shadow on the ground, obscuring the confronting battlefield of two Divine Spirit Churches.

"Hmm? Did it get dark?"

"No, that's wrong!"

"Is that a Giant Dragon?"

...

"Those are the guys! Charge! Valentina! Charge!"

"Don't worry, I won't let them put those shackles on you."

Herbert, self-proclaimed "iron-hearted," sat on the back of the scarlet Giant Dragon, patting gently, softly saying, "These hideous guys are our tokens of allegiance."

"Don't hesitate, just… breathe fire!"