Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 728 - 391 "The Slaughter of ’Justice’ (8.2K, Please Subscribe!!!)_2

A prisoner with advanced powers escaping... Hearing this description, even Herbert had to reflect on what exactly he was doing.

Has he really become lawless?

The old man might seem kind and approachable now, but who knows what kind of abyss lies beneath that kind exterior.

If someone else loves probing, let them do it. Herbert doesn't want to face the Archbishop's wrath.

In the end, after much weighing and repeated hesitation, Herbert chose to act prudently and reported two matters.

One was the news of Valentina advancing to become an Epic.

And the other was applying to take her along to the Holy City of Radiance.

After "honestly" reporting the matters, Herbert anxiously waited for the Archbishop's response.

Both matters were significant, no matter which one it was.

Herbert didn't know what attitude the Archbishop would have towards the prisoner's advancement, whether it was indifferent or oppressive.

If the Archbishop was truly a serious leader of the monastery, he would certainly pay attention to the phenomenon of "prisoner advancement" and develop corresponding strategies.

Either reinforce Valentina's cell or choose to imprison and suppress her, and strictly guard other prisoners to prevent such incidents from happening again.

But... Herbert thought the Archbishop wouldn't do so.

Old Deng is not an ordinary person. You can't judge him with the mindset of ordinary people.

And the Archbishop's reaction indeed was as Herbert expected—he truly didn't care.

The Archbishop, with power surpassing everything, didn't care about the prisoners' advancement.

In the Archbishop's eyes, Valentina was just a little fellow that became a slightly stronger little fellow.

As long as she can't defeat him, in essence, there's no difference between Legendary and Epic.

So after a little thought, the Archbishop cheerfully accepted the news reported by Herbert and agreed to his request.

The whole process was much shorter than the half-hour Herbert had estimated—from the moment Herbert entered and started reporting, to the Archbishop nodding in agreement, it only took a total of five minutes.

After hastily wrapping things up, the Archbishop didn't let Herbert leave, but instead continued to hold him, starting to recount his glorious achievements of the past.

Faced with Herbert's hesitating expression, the Archbishop waved his hand indifferently.

The Giant Dragon advanced to Epic? Want to take her and other prisoners to the Sun Church?

Alright, no problem!

And then? Anything else?

If there's nothing more than this little matter, then just sit quietly and listen as I finish the story I didn't complete last time!

Old Deng expressed: What you're saying are just small matters. Listening to me reminisce (boasting) about the past is what truly matters!

Thus, the Archbishop held Herbert and told stories for a full two hours, from the dragon-slaying battle to the Abyss clean-up…

Hearing the familiar races mentioned in the stories—Giant Dragons, Demons, and Devils—Herbert couldn't help but raise his eyebrows repeatedly.

Old Deng, are you using words to hint at me?

It wasn't until Herbert repeatedly indicated that he had to leave that the Archbishop sighed and let him go.

"Go on, go on, busy yourself, humph... keeping busy is good."

Perhaps feeling that this attitude was indeed a bit too dismissive and indulgent, the Archbishop added a condition before Herbert left.

"Since you want to do it, then go ahead. The monastery will tacitly approve of your actions and will protect you at essential moments."

"As for the others... hehe."

"Child, you must bear your own resolve, carry the fate of others, and shoulder your own responsibilities."

"Only by moving forward under pressure can you achieve growth."

In summary, the Archbishop expressed an attitude—you can do what you want, but he wouldn't provide any extra help.

The Mist Monastery wouldn't make any explanations or guarantees for Valentina and the others' identities. Herbert needed to clarify with the Sun Church what exactly these Monster Girls' identities were.

And if any issues arose, such as the Sun Church deciding to act against Flora and the others for purification, the Mist Monastery wouldn't stop them.

The Mist Monastery would only be responsible for Herbert's life; others weren't within the protective range.

In other words, Herbert needed to take all responsibilities upon himself, bearing their lives.

Undoubtedly, this would be a substantial pressure.

After hesitating for two seconds, Herbert slightly nodded and bowed to thank the Archbishop for his care.

Pressure? Responsibility? Destiny?

Weren't those things known from the start?

When haven't I carried the fate of others?

Resolve?

Herbert had long since possessed it, and it had never wavered.

From the moment he became an accomplice with Valentina and the others, Herbert had already taken on their fate.

No, perhaps even earlier.

From the moment Herbert used his own fate as a bargaining chip to reach an agreement with an unknown deity, becoming its ally, he had already taken on its fate.

After bidding farewell to the Archbishop, Herbert left the Underground Sanctuary.

Yes, just as before, he still didn't have much of a chat with the Chief Judge; as soon as he spoke, he was pulled away by the Ashen Bishop.

After some tugging with Ophidia, Herbert finally completed all preparations and set off with Valentina and the others on the teleportation array to Solantis the next day.