Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 577 - 335 What reward do you want? (5K, 2nd update)

"If this were the Valentina we initially encountered, hehe, who knows what the outcome would be?"

After pondering everything, Herbert slowly stood up and stretched lazily.

He turned his head to glance at Valentina, who was still asleep beside him. Seeing her relaxed brows and peaceful slumber, he smiled lightly.

"Looks like she has already passed the most difficult phase."

Herbert raised his hand and gently tapped Miss Hungry Dragon on the nose, pinched her nostril, and leaned down to give her a gentle kiss on the cheek.

"You stay here and sleep well; I'm going to leave for a bit. Hopefully, by the time I return, you'll be awake."

After a friendly exchange (or warning and threat) with Miss Mirror Demon, Herbert opted to visit the next location—choosing not to report to the Archbishop.

After all, Old Deng is always at the monastery, with nothing else going on throughout the year, and he won't wander off, so what's the rush?

What matters compared to my adorable monster girls—the Archbishop is not urgent at all.

"Yes, yes, that's definitely the case!"

Having thought this through, Herbert pushed the door open and stepped into the teleportation gate leading to Molten Hell.

"Flora, rejoice! Your emperor has returned—eh?"

As Herbert entered Molten Hell and was about to catch up with Miss Enchanting Demon, who was under his command, he suddenly noticed something strange from the corner of his eye.

He abruptly turned his head to look at the adjacent tower—first looking straight ahead, then raising his head to look up.

"Hmm?"

At that moment, Herbert discovered that the Bronze Fortress was much taller than he remembered, at least ten meters taller.

Why would the Bronze Fortress grow taller and larger?

Going through puberty?

When did Miss Devil become so bold? Building without permission?

Isn't she afraid of me, an outstanding employee of the market regulatory bureau, issuing an order for her to rectify it?

"She's...oh!"

The abstract thoughts in his mind hadn't had a chance to be verbalized when his gaze shifted downward and saw the base of the fortress—marked by traces of lava soaking, leaving hardened dark red lava.

In that moment, Herbert realized the truth.

It wasn't that the Bronze Fortress had grown taller; it was that the water level of the Magma Pool had dropped.

But even this wasn't right!

Why would the water level of the Magma Pool drop so much?

Could there be a hole broken under Molten Hell?

Grumble.

While Herbert was still puzzled, a faint sound came from behind him, and Miss Enchanting Demon's head slowly emerged from the Magma Pool.

Flora first cautiously observed the surroundings, her gaze wandering, searching for the hidden giant dragon thief.

After searching and finding nothing, her gaze finally landed on Herbert, meeting his confused eyes.

"Ah! Master, it's you!"

Herbert: "Ah?"

What do you mean, it's me?

Is there anyone else who would come here?

"Phew, you've finally returned... that's great."

Having recognized Herbert, Flora breathed a long sigh of relief, fully emerging from the Magma Pool, and mused, "You've finally returned, if you hadn't, this Magma Pool would've been drained dry."

Drained dry?

Herbert became even more bewildered, having no clue what Flora meant.

Who drinks this… oh!

A dazzling image suddenly appeared in Herbert's mind.

Who would do this kind of thing?

So hard to guess!

"...was it Valentina who did it?" Herbert licked his lips, somewhat awkward in his tone.

Seeing that Herbert had already identified the culprit, Flora breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded helplessly, "Since you've guessed it, I won't need to explain anymore."

"You're right… it was her."

"It was Valentina."

Upon hearing this unsurprising answer, Herbert exhaled and covered his forehead, unable to restrain his laughter.

"...haha."

When one is speechless to a certain extent, they truly laugh.

In this prison, only Miss Giant Dragon acts like a reincarnated hungry ghost, not even sparing the Magma Pool.

"Miss Valentina drank all this... as well as those, over there too, yes, all of them."

Her small bat wings lightly flapping, Miss Enchanting Demon floated up, taking Herbert around for a panoramic view, pointing at the various dried, hollowed-out Magma Pools.

Here, here, and over here.

She did it all!

"Okay, okay, stop talking… I know all about it."

At that moment, Herbert felt like a pitiful parent cleaning up after their unruly child, dragged by the hand to the scene to witness the evidence of their child's masterpieces.

Although it's not a big problem, often compensating financially and sincerely apologizing to the victim can resolve the issue perfectly.

Yet, this situation… is embarrassing.

Shameful!

"Flora, you've suffered."

Herbert, feeling a faint apology and helplessness, raised his hand, placing it on Miss Enchanting Demon's head, masking the awkwardness by vigorously ruffling her hair.

"Ah!"

When Herbert suddenly touched her, Miss Enchanting Demon instinctively wanted to dodge but suddenly controlled her instinctual reaction.

She was pinned down by Herbert's two hands, unable to move at all, and didn't desire to move.

Dodge what?

This wasn't punishment; this was clearly a reward!

Herbert's strong vitality radiated from him, automatically penetrating her body's various apertures even if she didn't actively absorb it.

"...well, it's actually not too bad." Flora sensed the warmth coming from his palm, quietly absorbed the vital energy emanating from her master, and relaxed satisfied.