Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 576 - 335 What reward do you want? (5K, 1st update)

"Miss Lukalia, we'll meet again later."

"Yes, I hope you can keep your promise."

"Don't worry, I always keep my promises."

After the person in the mirror left, Herbert picked up a piece of black cloth beside him and covered the mirror with it.

If you want to prevent a certain Mirror Demon from peeping, this simple physical barrier is the most effective method.

It's like how to prevent your own camera from being hacked by outsiders,

there are two best methods.

One is to physically block the camera directly,

the other is not to install a camera at all.

Directly choose to solve the problem from the root.

First of all, "smashing the mirror" is certainly not an option.

This mirror itself was a gift to Valentina, and he no longer has control over it.

Furthermore, if the mirror is destroyed, it would be nothing more than a provocation of war against the Mirror Demon... which is unnecessary.

Just tapping it slightly for repair was enough, anything more would be malicious provocation.

"...Phew."

After doing all this, Herbert finally let out a small breath.

This "friendly" exchange with Lukalia was actually quite satisfactory for Herbert.

From the results, Herbert expressed his stance, demonstrated a firm attitude, and obtained the Mirror Demon's promise... one could say it was a fairly perfect outcome.

But actually, looking at the entire process of the conversation, he was still somewhat dissatisfied—only with regards to his own performance.

Mentally, he was quite tense, bearing a significant covert pressure, unlike the relaxed demeanor he showed on the surface.

That's why Herbert didn't go to the Mirror Space himself, but chose to converse through the mirror surface to reduce some of the invisible pressure of direct confrontation.

Although Lukalia is currently restrained by Herbert, a prisoner under his management, and separated by a mirror, the pressure is still significant.

After all, this Mirror Demon is not the first Epic Monster Girl Herbert has encountered, but she is the first Epic strong opponent he has faced directly.

Though Luhier, having fallen from Saint to Epic, is even stronger in power, she didn't actually exert much of it, nor exerted much pressure on him.

The Fallen Angel has always shown great restraint, actively containing herself at all times.

But this Mirror Demon is different; although she has no real malicious intent, she never hesitates to display her power.

Able to easily trap Valentina, an Epic Giant Dragon, in the mirror, able to reveal power across floors through a medium, and can easily disguise herself as others...

If their encounter happened elsewhere, Herbert would surely be on high alert, choosing to flee immediately.

Fortunately, the Third Commandment Hall gave him confidence, allowing him a method to break through.

Moreover, compared to a naïve Epic Monster Girl like Valentina, Lukalia is an observer who has witnessed numerous lives.

She is not easily fooled.

So Herbert didn't choose to deceive her forcefully but used another method, which he called "honest deceit."

While there is an element of disguise, it's not much, and he frankly told her—I am oppressing you with power.

You know I am oppressing you, but what can you do?

What, are you unconvinced?

This behavior is rather arrogant and even domineering—yet it was the best solution given the current situation.

In situations where the opposing party's power and experience surpasses one's own too much, equal dialogue is difficult to achieve.

If one still wants to suppress the opponent in such a situation, then one must resort to other aspects. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Special status, or strong will or momentum.

The former needs no explanation, and for the latter, Herbert put in some meticulous effort.

From the onset, he made the first move, taking the initiative in the conversation, and continually reinforced his image thereafter.

And finally, after achieving an overwhelming victory, he deliberately ended the topic, steering the conversation to an awkward direction for the Mirror Demon to explain.

It's no exaggeration to say that Herbert completely dominated their conversation, leading Lukalia by the nose.

"Additionally, though her displayed wisdom isn't low, it's not as mature as I imagined... truly a remarkably healthy mental state!"

Completely devoid of that old, antiquated aura, instead feeling like a mischievous child, full of whimsical ideas.

"Is this the childlike innocence after seeing through worldly matters? Or is there some unknown trait to her..."

"Could she be a Special Being?"

Although all the Monster Girls encountered in the Third Commandment Hall so far are Special Beings, each possessing unique skills.

Herbert cannot deduce that all prisoners confined here are Special Beings—what if Old Deng had other ideas?

Besides him, no one can assert for certain.

It's only to say that the probability of being a Special Being is high, but it's not absolute.

The main issue remains Herbert's lack of understanding of ordinary Mirror Demons, unclear of their character, traits, and specialties compared to Lukalia.

"I still know too little about Mirror Demons to ascertain their specific character, features, traits... Well, I'll head to the Ashen Bishop to find some materials later."

After reviewing his performance, Herbert nodded lightly, sighing with considerable emotion: "It's fortunate that she is relatively easy to communicate with, and harbors no malice."