Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 734 - 393 Open and Conservative (6K, seeking subscriptions!)

"..."

Under the silent gaze of the crowd, Guard Captain Charles squinted his eyes, contemplating without moving.

He was currently very conflicted.

Should he let them in? Or deny them at the door?

If it was the latter decision, he had ample justification.

He was the Guard Captain of the Holy City, and his duty was to safeguard the city's security, completely eliminating all uncertainties.

This is Solantis, the Holy City of Radiance that countless Sun Faithful yearn for.

This is the place closest to the Sun God in the mortal realm, an inviolable sacred land.

In the past, even devout believers could be refused entry or long stays for various reasons.

Now, should they allow some filthy abyssal alien race inside?

The honor of the Holy City cannot tolerate the slightest blemish!

But if he chose the former, actually... it also made sense.

These two alien race nuns indeed carried a desire for redemption. Should they be abandoned?

The Sun God holds the authority of [Purification] and has always had a tradition of turning heretics towards righteousness.

Although in the vast majority of cases, it meant a thorough purification on the physical level, there are rare precedents of converting the Fallen.

If a Legendary Level Fallen could be guided back to the right path, it would be a monumental achievement worthy of being inscribed in the Holy Scripture, becoming one of the church's numerous legends.

Furthermore, their demonstrated cooperative attitude is one aspect, and their own strength is another.

Even though the Sun Church has the confidence to suppress any enemy, no epic-level powerhouse should be underestimated.

They are extraordinarily dangerous, capable of causing immense harm to the world at any time.

Since the other side has already proactively expressed goodwill, it is reasonable to treat them well and show respect.

Additionally, there's a point that others overlook: Herbert's background.

Mist Monastery.

This is one of the few hidden organizations taken seriously by the Sun Church and should be treated with caution.

Though the Mist Monastery isn't well-known externally, and many Divine Spirit Churches are unaware of them, appearing discreet and only having a little reputation in a remote small country,

In the eyes of those truly in the know, this special monastery has always been an unfathomable mysterious organization.

The monastery indeed has a Saint!

Even discarding others, the presence of just one Saint is enough to garner everyone's attention.

No one would underestimate such a hidden organization.

In the face of a Saint, even the Sun Church, known for its arrogance, would extend a significant degree of respect.

Otherwise, the previous "sincere request of an ally" for the monastery to provide battle armor would have long transformed into a "mandate from the servants of the great blazing sun."

Among the numerous reasons, the significance of the Mist Monastery ranks in the top three.

That's the reality, although the Archbishop claimed the monastery wouldn't vouch for Herbert's actions or provide assistance, it was merely a mutual understanding between them.

The world outside of them is unaware of this agreement.

As long as Herbert doesn't actively conceal his origins, in the eyes of outsiders, he represents the monastery's will.

Even if he mentioned it, no one would believe it, only thinking he had some special reasons.

This is why many organizers often tell their members to lead by example and never lower their guard.

Because, externally, members represent not just their personal honor but also bear the reputation of the organization.

"...Sigh."

The Guard Captain was caught in a dilemma.

Besides the objective reasons, what made the Guard Captain more hesitant was Herbert's exhibited attitude.

The other side showed significant trust and confidence.

The young "angel" before him did not attempt to hide his companion's origins, openly revealing the truth without any concealment.

Why was he so certain?

Was he so sure that they would be allowed entry based on those "achievements"?

Charles pondered, his heart wavering, his thoughts increasingly unsettled.

He had just assumed the position of Guard Captain, his foundation still unstable, and unexpected events were the last things he wanted to encounter.

Yet, first, he encountered the phenomenon of the ancient legend "Lady of Confusion," and then faced the even rarer scenario of "alien cultivators applying to enter the Holy City."

With such rare events occurring to him, Charles didn't know if his luck was good or bad.

"...Hmm?"

Suddenly, his eyes shifted; his tightly furrowed brow slowly relaxed. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he gently exhaled, his entire demeanor easing.

Seeing this, everyone knew the Guard Captain already had an answer in his heart.

What was the result?

The Guard Captain nodded towards Herbert without speaking, but instead turned to the waiting bishops, saying in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, what are your thoughts?"

Oh?

Herbert felt somewhat intrigued by this unexpected turn of events, raising an eyebrow as he vaguely sensed something.

Thus, he maintained his silence, like a spectator, quietly waiting for the next developments.

Time to watch the show.

The first to respond to the Guard Captain's words was an elderly bishop clad in a luxurious golden robe, his face stern with solemnity.

He rose first, his voice loud and authoritative, saying, "Gentlemen, the Holy City of Radiance is a sacred domain of our Lord, a symbol of light and sanctity!"