Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 707 - 383 You are really arrogant (5K, please subscribe!)

"Ophidia~"

"Shut up!"

After being called by her name by Herbert, Ophidia's reaction was quite embarrassed.

She could no longer maintain the aura of mystery and sophistication she displayed in front of the Rusted Nail Bishop, glaring angrily at Herbert.

"Don't call me that!"

In her fury, Ophidia's long hair quivered, suddenly bursting out of her hood, writhing like dozens of frenzied serpents.

Although the strands of hair didn't actually make a sound, Herbert vaguely sensed some hissing sounds in his ears.

Hiss—Ha!

Hmm, it seemed like it was simulating a breath.

Although the attitude from the opposite side seemed unfriendly, Herbert's reaction was extraordinarily calm.

Not only did he not feel afraid, but he even stepped forward.

"Hey, it really moves!"

Herbert, as curious as a child, looked at the dancing snake hair and even wanted to lift his hand to touch it... then one of them lashed at him.

Whoosh—

Before the snake hair could hit him, Herbert withdrew his fingers decisively, pretending as if nothing had happened, and naturally placed them behind his back.

With his hands behind him, he looked at the Ashen Bishop in front of him and said with a grin, "Haha, you really are called that name."

"Ophidia, it's really a nice name."

"You..." Ophidia looked at Herbert's calm demeanor and couldn't keep up her haughty breath anymore.

This scene made it seem as if she was the petty one.

"Tsk!"

She glared viciously at Herbert.

She wasn't a girl who'd get angry or shy just because someone called her name, nor was she that fragile.

It was just an unexpected development that caught her off guard.

"..."

Ophidia remained silent for a while, her hair slowly calming down, and she looked at Herbert with complicated feelings, snorting:

"Hmph, I thought you would avoid this topic."

Ophidia thought Herbert would deliberately avoid this topic and pretend to know nothing about the 'illusion' incident, just to banter with her a bit.

Unexpectedly, he outright chose to expose himself directly.

This made her unable to hold it together on the spot, as she had prepared for such banter.

Why don't you follow the script!

Isn't there this basic tacit understanding?

In response, Herbert shrugged his shoulders and calmly replied, "Rather, why should I go out of my way to avoid it?"

"I don't seem to have any reason to hide this matter, do I? I believe I haven't done anything out of line."

Nothing out of line?

Ophidia couldn't help but roll her eyes and wanted to retort loudly.

Didn't you deceive me!

And said I wronged you, did things that let you down… Wasn't that all your doing!!?

"..."

Of course, even though she thought that way, Ophidia didn't voice her complaint.

The reason was simple.

It's embarrassing!

If she said it, wouldn't that be indirectly admitting she was deceived? 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Although Ophidia wasn't a person with a strong sense of pride, she didn't want to admit her misstep in such matters.

Also, for some reason, when facing this guy before her, she especially didn't want to admit her failure or be lesser than him.

Ultimately, all the anger turned helplessly into a not too heavy humph.

"Hmph!"

Seeing this reaction, Herbert chuckled to himself.

"Hehe."

He knew he had passed the test, and his minor offense in the illusion realm was successfully brushed aside.

He didn't continue to push his luck, giving up on pressing the advantage further—not pushing his luck was wise, anymore talking, and he might truly anger her.

Though he had now successfully stepped into the legendary path, in front of epic-level powerhouses, he was still somewhat lacking.

He actively changed the topic, his smile fading slightly, and stared quietly at Ophidia, asking, "Since I've passed the final test, am I now a Secret Keeper?"

Seeing Herbert become serious, Ophidia also restrained her remaining dissatisfaction, frowning thoughtfully.

A moment later, she nodded quietly.

"... Yes."

Ophidia whispered in a voice filled with resignation and resignation:

"The moment you broke free from the Illusion Realm of Silence and Noise, and awoke, you had already become a true Secret Keeper."

No matter how much she wished Herbert wouldn't venture into these troubled waters, no matter how much she hoped Herbert wouldn't tread the same fate as hers.

But a ritual is a ritual, and rules are rules.

From the moment Herbert passed the ritual's test, he had gained the world's recognition, becoming one of them.

This was an immutable fact.

She looked at the youth before her with complex emotions, feeling momentarily dazed.

Herbert was unlike any Secret Keeper she had known.

He wasn't so silent or exuded the rigid air of other Secret Keepers; he was full of vibrant life force.

He seemed like a naive and ignorant youth, brimming with curiosity about the world.

But Ophidia knew this was merely a facade.

Herbert might still be young, but he was never naive, nor an ignorant child.

He was shrewd, even to the point of being called cunning.

He was mature, even described as seasoned.

He was a youth with a facade starkly contrasted from his harmless appearance.

Herbert was truly exceptional, deserving of others' expectations.

But Ophidia still shook her head helplessly, feeling a bit rueful.

He was more suited to become the future leader of the Monastery, rather than a Secret Keeper burdened with secrets.