Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 491 - 304 Temptation and Intimidation (4.6K, first update)

Chapter 491: 304 Temptation and Intimidation (4.6K, first update)

"Join us!"

"Indulge every desire hidden deep within your heart!"

Stella extended her hand towards Herbert beneath the tower, speaking sincerely: "Herbert, wake up! Open your eyes!"

"Don’t be deceived by those hypocrites!"

"Everyone has desires!"

"The desires of every living being should be released!"

Her voice grew louder and more impassioned, filled with persuasive power.

Stella’s pale fingers brushed through the hair of the head cradled in her arms, her blood-stained nails casting an eerie purple light under the lamp’s dim glow. She stared intently at Herbert.

"Herbert, why continue enduring? What’s the point of pretending to be noble?"

"Don’t deny it, even as a Paladin, you must have your desires."

"To eliminate evil, uphold justice, protect the weak... are these not also desires?"

"Are you not also committing acts of slaughter? Is it not arrogance to forcibly change others’ fates?"

At this point, she paused, watching Herbert’s expressionless face, her eyes curved as she smiled with delight.

"Still enduring? Haha, hypocritical Paladin."

"We choose to face our desires directly, while you mask yours under a guise of justice, pretending to justify your actions with it."

"Justice? Ha."

Scoff...

"Herbert, the ritual has begun. This is already my lord’s domain, and no one can perceive what happens here, not even other gods!"

Though the God of Sinful Desire is mad, their power is not weak, among High Tier Divine Powers, they belong to the group no one wishes to provoke.

The god forcibly descended their consciousness upon a city in the Dark Territory to perform a blood sacrifice, signaling danger that might cause significant trouble.

But because of their unyielding nature, even if the Evil Gods here notice, they won’t intentionally try to stop it now.

From the moment the ritual began, this Malagas City could be considered their Divine Kingdom in the Mortal Realm, and outsiders are entirely shut off from perceiving anything within.

"..."

Herbert frowned even more deeply, his face growing more expressionless, making it impossible to decipher his true thoughts.

"Hehe."

The subtle changes in Herbert’s expression did not escape Stella’s eyes, her smile growing increasingly twisted.

"That’s right, there’s no need to endure any longer."

"Speak, speak it out loud!"

"Young man, what do you desire?"

"Whatever it is, anything and everything in this world, my lord can grant it to you!"

The Agent of the Evil God in the Mortal Realm laughed wildly, promising treatment beyond ordinary comprehension.

"Wealth, perhaps?"

"If you become a follower of my lord, this city can be given to you directly!"

Stella waved her right hand, gesturing over the entire city.

"The Moore Clan’s thousand-year accumulation can all be handed over to you!"

Herbert squinted.

What Stella spoke of was an insanity-inducing extravagant boon.

Though Malagas had become a breeding ground for the Evil God’s descent, and its population vanished entirely, its value hadn’t diminished much.

This Sinful City State, standing for thousands of years in the Dark Territory, had amassed great wealth over its long history.

But in truth, Herbert’s heart wasn’t moved much.

His aristocratic life of luxury in the first half of this life had already lessened his desire for wealth.

A gentleman loves money and acquires it in the right way.

Even if he desired wealth, he wouldn’t rely on others’ gifts; he had his own ways to earn money.

"Is it not enough?"

Stella noticed Herbert’s composure, shook her head with a chuckle, and continued: "Then, with me included?"

"Including myself, to become your possession."

"You can rest assured, although traitor’s blood runs in my veins, bound by my lord, there’s no possibility of betrayal."

"A beautiful, powerful, loyal slave, are you not tempted?"

This time, Herbert raised an eyebrow.

In all fairness, Stella was indeed a beauty, somewhat similar to Svanni, but displayed another allure.

A truly enchanting femme fatale, the aura of fallenness enhancing her charm.

But... desire?

Do I desire?

After hearing this description, Herbert blinked and instinctively turned his gaze to the nearby Vampire lady.

?

Eliza noticed his gaze, frowning in confusion.

Why are you looking at me now?

And as Herbert observed her puzzled reaction, he slowly nodded, saying nothing, and turned his gaze back. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Though he said nothing, he seemed to have said everything.

Eliza: ???

In that moment, the Vampire lady seemed to understand something, yet nothing at all.

Without the mood to tease the Vampire now, Herbert turned back to continue looking "expressionless" at Stella.

Speak.

Whatever conditions you have, lay them all out.

"Hehe~"

Confused as the participant, but clear as the onlooker.

Stella watched Herbert’s entire interaction with Eliza and couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Are you saying that, in your heart, I’m still not as good as her?"

A question mark appeared above Eliza’s head.

Huh?

What did you say? What do you mean "I’m still not as good as her"? Am I really that lacking!?

Meanwhile, Herbert pressed his lips together, remaining silent, just staring at Stella.