Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 736 - 393 Open and Conservative (6K, Please Subscribe!)_3

The Guard Captain, who was previously indecisive, now acted swiftly without giving anyone time to argue or object, directly making a decision.

Without any explanation, he silently ignored the disbelieving looks of some people. If anyone attempted to speak, he would meet them with a calm gaze.

The Guard Captain firmly suppressed all dissenting opinions.

The matter was settled just like that.

Who approves? Who opposes?

"..."

In the end, under his intense and penetrating gaze, no one raised an objection, and even Bishop Collier, who was previously the most adamant, silently bowed his head.

Herbert glanced around and took note of everyone's reactions. He then nodded slightly at the Guard Captain: "Thank you for your understanding and help."

This statement was actually quite cryptic.

"Understanding" was easy to interpret, referring to gratitude for the Guard Captain allowing Valentina and her group to enter the Holy City.

However, "help" on the surface meant thanking the Guard Captain for defying opposition, but it actually had deeper meaning, signifying appreciation for another reminder.

The Guard Captain sought others' opinions only after making a decision.

This approach seemed democratic and fair, but it was essentially still a display of strong-armed authority.

So why did he bother with this process?

Was it merely to prove his own open-mindedness?

No.

By doing this, the Guard Captain made Herbert witness the unfriendly faction within the Sun Church, warning him to be vigilant.

He indicated the internal attitude of the Sun Church—although they were allowed entry, they should not let their guard down, as there would be those harboring resentment toward them.

"Be cautious, avoid making trouble, and do not provoke unnecessary incidents."

At the same time, the Guard Captain also conveyed his stance—if Herbert really ended up in conflict with Collier and his faction, he would not get involved.

Neutrality is the message the Guard Captain was conveying.

"You don't need to thank me."

The Guard Captain shook his head slightly, not accepting Herbert's gratitude: "First, go take a rest. Let's discuss anything further tomorrow."

After speaking, he glanced deeply at the Angel Battle Armor on Herbert, then turned and nodded to Evelyn: "Evelyn, please take Cultivator Herbert to meet his companions and then lead them to their accommodations."

"Understood."

Bishop Evelyn, with a calm expression, agreed, then nodded slightly at Herbert and turned to walk off the high platform, leaping directly into the air, transforming into a flaming giant mid-air, and flying towards the city gate like a huge fireball.

It was hard to imagine such a calm-faced woman choosing such an explosive means of travel—but considering that she was a devotee of the Sun God, it seemed fitting.

Herbert smiled and greeted everyone, then moved his Blood Wings, following her easily.

Compared to Evelyn's majestic flight, Herbert's movements were much quieter, appearing graceful and stylish, drawing the attention of many residents.

"Phew... it worked."

In flight, Herbert silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he seemed relaxed and confident on the surface, his heart was actually gripped with anxiety.

While the Guard Captain was deliberating, Herbert had often glimpsed his thoughts, which leaned towards the conservative approach of barring Valentina and her group from entering the city.

Fortunately, the Guard Captain changed his mind at the last minute, which turned out to be a thrilling but successful outcome, securing an entry pass to the Holy City.

No matter what happened in the process, a good result was all that mattered.

However, what intrigued Herbert was that, despite the outcome, the faction led by Bishop Collier did not seem angry or disappointed, and Evelyn's group did not appear particularly pleased either.

What was going on?

Even though Collier and his faction were suppressed, they didn't feel humiliated.

Conversely, Evelyn's faction showed no excitement despite being supported.

What exactly was the reason behind this?

With this question in mind, Herbert followed Bishop Evelyn, arranged by the Guard Captain, to receive Valentina and her group into the city.

"Wait a minute, there seems to be a plausible explanation..." Suddenly, a thought flashed through Herbert's mind.

"If the Guard Captain is actually a major figure among the conservatives, then it would all make sense."

Everyone has their own biases and preferences.

If the Guard Captain himself originated from within the conservative faction, then even if he dismissed other conservatives' opinions, those people wouldn't find it unacceptable.

Conversely, even if he aligned with the ideas of the more open faction, they wouldn't feel particularly honored.

"Then the question is, why did the Guard Captain change his mind at the last minute?"

Herbert squinted his eyes, recalling every detail from before, and suddenly caught a previously overlooked detail.

Before the Guard Captain made up his mind, his ear had slightly moved, and his body subconsciously shifted.

He heard someone's hint!

As Herbert pondered, he silently looked back toward the tallest building in the Holy City.

"So, behind him... there is someone else?"

...

As Herbert had deduced, the arrangements made by the Guard Captain were not his true intentions.

The ability to override opposition was not because the Guard Captain suddenly mustered courage, but because he heard a calm and gentle voice while he was hesitating.

"Let them in."

It was the voice of the Sun Pope. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Even though the Sun Pope did not formally intervene, he had been secretly observing the situation's development all along.