Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 683 - 374 The One Who Dances with the Giant Dragon (Wish Me a Happy Birthday!)_2

The Mirror Demon had just finished sighing when a voice of agreement unexpectedly sounded from behind: "Indeed."

"Hmm?"

Lukalia turned around abruptly and once again saw the young man who had appeared out of nowhere.

With a shrug and a smile, Herbert faced her shocked expression and said, "I think you're right, she's really cute, but, no, I won't share her with you."

Herbert declared protectively towards the Mirror Demon, "She's mine, don't even think about it!"

"Hmm???"

Lukalia rolled her eyes at Herbert and said speechlessly, "When did I ever say I was going to snatch her from you?!"

What nonsense are you talking about?

"Is that so? I hope you're being truthful."

"Ha!"

Lukalia rolled her eyes again; she had never felt so speechless before.

She was rendered speechless by both Herbert and Valentina.

Fine, do as you please.

You two are quite the pair; a single bed not producing two kinds of people.

Valentina suspects I have ulterior motives towards you, and you suspect I have ulterior motives towards her.

Do you both have some major issues?

She couldn't be bothered with this guy's nonsense anymore, not wanting to argue further, and turned to ask, "When did you come back?"

Lukalia was genuinely puzzled by this question, not understanding why she would overlook Herbert.

Logically, with her Mirror Demon racial talent and mastery of space, no one should be able to escape her "eyes" in the mirrored reflection.

But unexpectedly, after meeting Herbert, she frequently failed at his hands.

Strange.

Why can't I detect him?

Why can't I sense his presence?

"I don't know; I haven't done anything." Herbert spread his hands, also unable to understand why, and casually said, "Maybe you've been too relaxed here for too long and have become mentally unguarded."

"Unguarded? Hmm... maybe that's it." Lukalia thought about it and could only helplessly accept this explanation for now.

Thinking inwardly, she vowed to stay vigilant next time, not letting him scare her again!

Lukalia decided to set up an elaborate trap in the Mirror Space, activating all mirrors to monitor every move here around the clock, leaving no blind spots.

Surely, he won't escape like that!

As she nodded to herself for the meticulous plan she had in mind, she suddenly saw Herbert lift Valentina, who was curled up on the ground.

"How did she fall asleep here? Really, if she catches a cold... oh, wait, she can't catch a cold."

It wasn't a gentle embrace, nor a rough carry, but rather... he bent down, stretched out his arms, and lifted the "Hungry Dragon Ball" from the ground.

What kind of move is that?

Saying he's disdainful, his face was full of gentleness, with a smile on his lips.

Saying he likes her, yet his actions seem so distant.

"..."

Lukalia was silent for a moment and could only attribute this bizarre behavior to their little romantic quirks.

She decided to remain silent, unwilling to ask more questions, as she felt that asking would only make her a spectator to their display of affection.

The third wheel should be aware of their role; don't ask questions that shouldn't be asked.

Otherwise, it would only cause her discomfort without any benefit.

However, sometimes, no matter how much you want to avoid it, others may not spare you.

The world is full of couples who naturally master the skill of flaunting their affection right in front of others!

Herbert "sharply" noticed Lukalia's gaze and smiled brightly: "Oh? Do you want to ask why I'm holding her like this?"

Mirror Demon: ?

"Uh, I didn't..."

She wanted to deny it, but Herbert didn't give her a chance to refuse, speaking sincerely, "Haha, it's because I don't want to disturb her sweet dreams. She's been too tired before and needs a good rest."

Mirror Demon: ??

"Um, no, that's not it..."

Why are you telling me this?

Why do you have to tell me?

Herbert "ignored" the Mirror Demon's hesitation, looking deeply at Valentina's sleeping face, chuckling twice, and softly said, "Do you know why she's so exhausted?"

Mirror Demon: ???

"No, I really don't want to know..."

Lukalia expressed her triple rejection, desperately conveying her resistance—but was still ignored by Herbert.

He gently kissed Valentina on the cheek, his eyes full of tenderness, and said, "Just now, she and I..."

Snap!

The sound of shattering glass interrupted Herbert's performance.

"Enough! I get it, you two have a great relationship already! Just shut up!"

Lukalia was utterly furious.

Damn it, why so many words!

I don't want to know what happened between you two!

Just be together if you want, why tell me?

Are you crazy!

Damn it, how could you be so mean, are you really a Paladin?

Who asked you!!?

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Miss Mirror Demon so angry, Herbert finally couldn't hold it anymore and burst out laughing: "You finally couldn't hold back, I was wondering how long you could endure it."

Watching Herbert laugh heartily, Lukalia glared, but soon, she couldn't hold it either and laughed helplessly.

"Pfft, haha."

"Hahaha!"

When one is speechless, they truly can't help but laugh out loud.

She couldn't help but jest: "Herbert, you really are... sigh!"

You're definitely a little insane!

Divine Gold, you made me laugh!

And after laughing for quite a while, Lukalia, looking at the intimate interaction between Herbert and Valentina, suddenly asked curiously: "By the way, how did you and she become like this?"

After their relationship had warmed, she suddenly became interested in the story between the two.

"Hmm?"

"I mean, um..."

Lukalia thought for a while, carefully asking: "As a human, especially a Paladin, how did you come to accept someone so inhuman as her?"

"Inhuman?" Herbert blinked in confusion, giving Lukalia a deep, somewhat surprised look.

He hadn't thought that she would ask him this question.

Herbert expected that he would be asked such questions and was already prepared to answer.

But he hadn't thought that the question would come from a fellow non-human, a Monster Girl.

Is it suitable for you to ask this question?

"Are you very curious?"

Lukalia nodded, earnestly inquiring: "I'm a bit curious, I want to know what made you take the first step."

"Do you want to be the Conqueror of the Giant Dragon, or are you infatuated with her dragon appearance and power?"

A Conqueror of a Giant Dragon? Dragon-lover?

Herbert was amused by Miss Mirror Demon's wording, shook his head, and roughly understood where her curiosity lay.

She actually wanted to ask what aspect of Valentina moved him, making him willing to walk down such a forbidden path against societal norms...

A reason?

Herbert thought for a moment, then easily shook his head and smiled: "If you want a precise answer, then you might be disappointed."

"My relationship with Valentina has never been about her species, whether she's a Giant Dragon or not doesn't matter."

"Whether she's strong or weak, her importance to me won't change."

"If you force me to give you a reason... love, perhaps?"

The reason for wanting to be with a Giant Dragon, beyond the admiration for strength and peculiar interests, indeed had a third form—love.

"She loves me, I love her, that's it, that's the reason we choose to be together."

Herbert lowered his eyes, his gentle gaze falling on Valentina's sleeping face, unable to resist kissing her again softly, whispering: "Love is just love, why complicate it?"

...

Meanwhile, as Herbert was explaining his thoughts to Lukalia, some unexpected changes were happening in the Molten Hell.

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

"Hey! Demon! Are you alright!!?"

Miss Devil popped her head out from the Bronze Fortress, looking at the churning Magma Pool, she couldn't help but ask: "Are you going mad again!"

"It's really not my fault this time! I didn't do anything!"

"If Herbert asks later, you have to prove it—I really didn't mess with you this time!"

The Demon shouted loudly, making a ruckus, trying to prove her innocence.

And beneath the Magma Pool, in the silent depths of the magma, Flora was painfully curling up, hugging her legs tightly, gritting her teeth and resisting her instincts.

She barely opened her eyes, then with difficulty squeezed out a word from her lips that was incredibly unfamiliar to her.

"Love..."