Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 631 - 360 Dream, time to wake up (6K, please subscribe!)_2

However, it definitely can't be called strong.

The true challenges that paladins face are not just the enemies of the mortal realm, but possibly even more terrifying shadows on higher planes.

In front of truly powerful beings, high-tier strength still falls short.

When facing those lofty existences, being legendary is just the entry ticket, epic grants a certain right to speak, and only a saint can truly stand on equal footing with them.

However, Herbert didn't feel any sense of inferiority because of this.

"If you doubt my current strength, then rest assured."

Herbert said naturally, without a hint of joking: "Although I am currently only at the high tier, I will soon step into legendary."

Loan!

I'll just take a loan for this legendary position!

And after hearing this, Ophidia nodded slightly, agreeing with his words.

"Mm."

Though Herbert's words seemed somewhat arrogant, treating the Legendary Realm as something already in his pocket, Ophidia chose to believe in his boast.

She didn't doubt that the young man before her could become a legendary paladin.

Herbert had reason to be arrogant, no, in fact, he wasn't exaggerating at all, but rather humbly stating a fact.

In her eyes, no, in the eyes of any being stronger than legendary, Herbert had already reached the pinnacle that a high-tier paladin could reach.

Perhaps others couldn't see the clues, but in their eyes, Herbert appeared different.

He almost transformed into light.

The holy power emanating from him constantly, almost wrapped around his entire body, like it had become a solid battle armor.

Just by standing there without doing anything, he exuded a strong sense of oppression.

The silent deterrent he emitted could almost be seen as that of a true legendary paladin.

In their view, Herbert was not at the level of "already has one foot in the legendary," but rather, most of his body was already inside, leaving only the heel not lifted.

If he took this last little step, Herbert could effortlessly step into the Legendary Realm.

But for some reason, with only this little bit left, he couldn't move forward.

It's as if an invisible hand emerging from the shadows had grabbed his ankle, holding him in place, unable to proceed further.

What exactly is restraining him?

This question flashed through Ophidia's mind but she didn't delve into it further.

She had too little contact with Herbert to know what's happening with him.

"Herbert, I've never doubted that you could become legendary. It's not difficult for you."

"Moreover, being a Secret Keeper itself doesn't have particularly high requirements for strength, not everyone needs to have legendary or above strength."

After hearing her words, Herbert's expression improved slightly, he nodded slightly, puzzled and asked: "Then what am I missing? What exactly am I lacking?"

Nothings wrong here, nothing's wrong there, then where exactly is the problem?

"You... currently lack the qualification, the qualification to guard the secrets."

Ophidia opened her mouth slowly: "Herbert, this is not contempt, because only a Secret Keeper can guard these secrets."

"It doesn't concern your loyalty, your strength, it's merely about the restraints of the Secret Keeper's code on us."

Hmm?

Herbert was stirred by this explanation, almost unable to maintain his façade of profound affection. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"The constraints of the code?"

"Mm."

Ophidia hesitated for a moment, eventually deciding to actually show Herbert.

"Forget it, I'll let you see for yourself."

She slightly moved her hood, letting the shadow covering her face recede a bit, revealing the smooth and tender lower half of a slightly pointed face.

Just as Herbert was puzzled about what Ophidia was doing, she slightly opened her mouth, sticking out a slightly long tongue that vaguely resembled a snake's.

!!?

"What!?" Herbert's eyes widened, unable to hold back his shock.

What are you doing, bro?

Why suddenly play like this?

Suddenly sticking out the tongue?

It seems we're not at that point yet, right?

This is... wait a minute, that's!

On that pink tongue, Herbert finally ignored it itself, instead noticing the weird runes constantly shifting, flickering with different lights engraved on it.

"This is..."

Looking at the runes, Herbert felt a sense of familiarity, and after thinking, quickly recalled where he had seen them last.

On the snake's tail!

Those runes, just like those engraved on Ophidia's snake tail, exuding an intangible power.

After a period of silence, Herbert's voice turned somewhat hoarse: "Is this... the restraint of a Secret Keeper?"

Rustle...

Ophidia lightly nodded, withdrew her tongue, adjusted her hood, concealing her face back into the shadow.

"Correct, this is the restraint all Secret Keepers must obey."

Although Ophidia had just performed something so "sensual," she didn't seem aware of it, remaining calm.

"The restraint is something we voluntarily carve onto our souls, forever inescapable."

"Once the oath is made, you will be unable to speak freely, unable to arbitrarily share the secrets in your heart with others."

"You are destined to wander with solitude."

She seemed to be complaining, but in fact, she was advising Herbert—not to try, not to act impulsively.

"Herbert, you still have the option to turn back, no need to meddle..."