Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 621 - 355 Are you secretly in love... (Please subscribe!)_2

Since Yunier is willing to think this way, just let her be.

Moreover, Teresa herself also harbors some small thoughts in her heart.

Falling for a man who saved you, pulled you out from the deepest and most brutal despair, and perfectly matches what you imagined, is not an incomprehensible thing.

No one would find it strange if Teresa fell for Herbert.

Of course, although this thought exists, she doesn't dare to express it openly.

Teresa knows that she doesn't deserve Lord Herbert at all right now, she's just a burden he rescued.

However, if the village girl in the book can live happily with the knight, then must it be impossible for herself?

Those who are rescued have no right to make demands on their rescuer.

To stand openly by his side, one must have one's own qualifications and confidence.

When outside, Teresa couldn't think of how she could help Lord Herbert, but after arriving at Elda Territory, she felt like she had found a direction.

This is a territory that needs building, and it's obvious Lord Herbert can't stay here long term.

Though she has no strength now, in the future, she should be able to contribute to the construction here.

In the future, if she performs well, maybe she can muster the courage to express her true feelings.

When that time comes...

As Teresa was dreaming about the future, a mischievous little face appeared in her view.

?

Yunier looked at Teresa coming back to her senses, chuckled, and teased, "Are you daydreaming again?"

???

"Yu! Ni! Er!"

Having her little secret exposed again, the girl couldn't hold her expressions anymore and lunged forward in shame and anger.

"Hey~"

But this time, Yunier was prepared.

She had preemptively covered herself with a layer of Ice Crystal Armor, so when Teresa touched her, it would—crack!

When the first cracking sound was heard, the smile disappeared from Yunier's face, instantly turning into deep confusion.

She looked down at the serpentine tail that clung to her despite the cold, along with the fine cracks where it was tightened.

Not possible?

This is a High Tier Magic, after all!

How could you crush it with sheer force?

I don't understand!

"Wait! Why are you using so much force?"

Crack!

Realizing something, Yunier shouted loudly, "Wait, stop for a moment! I admit fault! It's—it's going to break—"

...

Outside the door, two passing priestesses glanced slightly in the direction of the room upon hearing the noise inside.

They paused to listen to the playful noise coming from the room, shared a silent look, both helplessly yet amusedly shook their heads, and continued on their way.

One of them sighed, "Those two have a really good relationship."

You hear them having such a lively argument surely means they're on good terms.

The other nodded in agreement, "Yes, Yunier does seem to need to be with kids her age, she's too reserved when around us."

Yunier feels pressured interacting with other priests, as do we, don't we?

Facing someone who might be the eyes of a Divine Spirit at any moment, naturally, you have to treat them with utmost care.

"It's definitely because you all are too old, making her too stressed."

"You're the old one! I'm only one hundred and thirty-eight this year! You're already one hundred and seventy!"

"Just thirty-two years! Is that really such a big difference?"

"It is a huge difference!"

After these two elves-blooded priests left, a shell slowly surfaced from the ground at the doorway.

Belinda, whom Herbert referred to as "Jumping Egg," had a good relationship with Yunier, always following her around.

Now, there's a third person between the two.

Although Belinda doesn't resist Teresa, and even likes her lineage somewhat, she's still a bit shy and can only hide outside and peek in.

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The girls were carefree and playful, with no worries.

But at the same moment, some people were unable to completely relax like them.

There's always pressure, that may lessen but never completely disappears.

When some people enjoy a peaceful time, it's probably because someone else is carrying the burden for them.

In the depths of the Ice and Snow Divine Hall in Elda Territory, among the current high ranks of the Elda Territory, Joanna, Sofia, and Miser were standing around a huge broken fang.

The fang is as long as a half person, looking particularly sinister and stained with horrifying blood.

"Judging from this fang, its size must be quite large."

After observing and hypothesizing, Miser raised their eyebrow and asked, "So, there's currently a powerful monster eyeing this place? At least with the strength of the Legendary Peak level?"

Sofia nodded silently, and softly said, "Yes, exactly."

"That three-headed monster has noticed this place and has already launched a few probing attacks, but I managed to fend it off."

Previously, I didn't appear the moment Teresa fell was because we were discussing this matter.

"But this is not a long-term solution, its strength surpasses mine, and there's no way I can handle it alone."

The strength of that three-headed beast is at least of the Legendary Peak, and while Sofia managed to make up for some disadvantages with combat skills, she's still lacking in terms of raw power.

The few times she was able to luck out and drive it back was because the beast was naturally cautious, worrying that there might be other strong beings, so it retreated on its own.

Yet this back-and-forth surely won't last forever.

The beast will eventually launch another attack, and once it fully understands the reality here, that will be the true crisis for Elda Territory.

Miser slowly nodded, "So, you want me to reveal my aura, or even take action to help you?"

"That's right."

"Then save it, don't count on me."

Miser understood Sofia's meaning but wasn't willing to offer assistance.

"I won't help you drive it away, I've made a deal with Herbert to only be responsible for purifying the land."

Miser waved her hand, unwilling to get involved.

Just as Miser herself declared, guarding the territory was outside her duties.

It's not my job, why should I do it?

What's in it for me?

However, the mushroom merchant didn't intend to sever ties too drastically.

Watching Sofia's facial expression subtly change, she didn't completely close the door and added, "If you really want me to act, it's not impossible, but that comes at a different price."

"But you don't have the qualification to negotiate with me, Herbert has to discuss it personally."

"Anyway, according to what you just mentioned, he's returning soon, so let him deal with me then."

Miser is a merchant.

And merchants are driven by profit.

Without sufficient benefits, there's no way they'll be willing to 'contribute.'

Help out?

Sure, let's talk.

But not with you, with your leader.

Sofia was silent for a while, then nodded helplessly, "…I understand."

The Centaur Heroic Spirit didn't have complaints about Miser's decision, the current situation isn't that dire yet.

"Can't rely on others, just hope our lord can find a way."

"Hope he finds some time soon."

She recalled the last time she saw Herbert, inwardly thinking: "He seemed to be in such a rush, he must be busy with something important!"

.

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Mirror Space.

Herbert frowned, with a strange expression, asked, "You're saying... as long as I hold this mirror, you can see me no matter how far apart we are?"

"...Yes."

Having been asked, Lukalia nodded helplessly.

Now that her true form has been seen, the Mirror Demon lady gave up entirely, didn't bother hiding, and glanced at Herbert casually.

"No one else can do this? Only I can?"

"Yes."

The Mirror Demon kept nodding, slightly impatient now.

Haven't I told you many times already?

Still asking!

"This..."

Herbert hesitated for a moment, stared at Lukalia's expression, and uncertainly said, "Uh, I'm just asking, you don't have to answer."

"Hmm?"

"Are you saying... you have a crush on me?"

Why can no one else do it, only me?

Speak up!

Are you—crushing—on—me!

"Hmm?!!"

Lukalia: (???!!?)