Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 697 - 379 He doesn’t want it, she insists on giving it (6K, please subscribe)_3

Let Miss Devil lift a stone only to drop it on her own foot.

I have already tried my utmost to refuse, and have reminded you several times, yet you still wouldn't relent, insisting that I come to help you... 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Since that's the case, whatever happens afterwards, you can't blame me, right?

Right?

Yes!

Now that the situation has reached a finalized stage, Herbert still hasn't relaxed and continues to fully display his acting skills.

He watched as Kreti eagerly pulled out two sheets of parchment, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Kreti, do we really have to sign this?"

"I am willing to trust you. Between us, there shouldn't be any need for such a contract, right?"

Herbert, playing the role of the victim, proactively expressed: we're all friends here, all bros!

I trust you, I'm sure you won't betray me!

So, there's no need for us to sign any contract, right?

Logically, the naive victim he portrayed is exactly what villains love most.

Because with no contract, their agreement wouldn't have any guarantee, and there would be no protection for any loss.

But at this moment, Miss Devil decisively refused.

"No way, this must be signed!"

She wasn't planning to take unfair advantage of the situation, but not out of conscience—rather, for different reasons.

Rules.

This world has its own set of operating rules.

Miss Devil knows that the most expensive thing in this world is a free gift.

Free things are always the most costly.

Personal obligations are the hardest debts to repay in this world.

Moreover, for demons from the order camp, following rules is their nature.

If you make them do chaotic things, they can't accept it—it's like asking someone with OCD to mess up the things they've organized.

"This contract must be signed, not only for you but also for myself," Kreti said firmly, showing no signs of backing down.

"But, I think..."

"There's no 'but'! I don't need you to think, I only need me to think!"

"...Alright."

In the end, the argument concluded with Herbert's "compromise."

After repeated back-and-forth, Herbert, being the beneficiary, finally accepted Miss Devil's proposed unequal contract.

It's signed!

At this point, it could only be signed.

And once the contract began officially, Herbert showed a different side, revealing incredible talent in this area.

He needed no explanation from Kreti and was able to fully understand the meaning behind each action in the signing process.

"First, these two sheets of parchment are the contract's body. As for why there are two..."

"No need to explain, I understand, two copies of the contract, one for you and one for me to keep."

Herbert not only understood but was also able to flexibly apply that understanding.

"Actually, in an optimal contract situation, you'd need an impartial witness, three copies, with the witness keeping one."

"It's just that you probably wouldn't want Flora as the witness, and given the trust between us, the process is simplified, two copies are sufficient.

Kreti blinked, not expecting Herbert to articulate such an understanding, and nodded, "Uh, yes, that's right, one copy for you and me each."

Moreover, as the contract signing continued, Kreti's astonishment grew.

Herbert not only easily understood these rule requirements but even proposed optimization solutions.

And most importantly—Herbert was exceptionally skillful at bargaining.

"I think this requirement is unreasonable; I need to make some adjustments."

"I think this clause in the contract… oh, covenant can be tweaked a bit."

"So how about this, I take a step back, you take a step back, how does that sound?"

...

This young man was very adept at negotiating from his psychological baseline, causing himself distress, but making it irresistible.

In front of him, Kreti felt like a rookie.

After a long negotiation, the two finally reached a consensus that satisfied both parties.

Excluding some minor details, the entire contract, in Herbert's view, seemed like a simple employment agreement.

Herbert was responsible for giving Kreti "special guidance," helping her improve her abilities to surpass Flora in the future.

In return, Kreti had to submit to Herbert's reasonable demands, ensure his safety, assist in building Elda… and seventeen other terms.

Interestingly, Herbert expressed satisfaction with this, and Kreti was content as well.

One to eighteen, the advantage is hers!

For Kreti, compared to her grand ambitions, these small concessions were insignificant.

"Whew..."

After the entire contract was finalized, Kreti blinked in a daze, feeling as if she had been in a tug-of-war with a formidable demon.

There was always a feeling of something being amiss?

However, despite the internal chaos and the sense of having fallen into a trap, Kreti's joy relaxed her vigilance.

She carefully put away the contract, a satisfied smile gracing her lips.

With this contract, her powers could be further enhanced!

The plan for revenge against Flora had been put on the agenda, and the day of true retaliation wasn't far off.

Just as Miss Devil was lost in daydreams again, Herbert on the other side also carefully put away the contract and smiled, "Our contract is signed, right?"