Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 718 - 386 Special Instruction (8K, please subscribe!)_5

From the withered body erupted an astonishing rage, akin to a volcanic eruption.

The arm whipped out like a lash, suddenly shaking.

The sword blade carved a crescent shape in the stone chamber, crashing toward the young knight before him.

He had stayed in this stone chamber for too long, unaware of Herbert's identity and unclear of his true strength.

Yet, he felt an inexplicable confidence in Herbert.

The young knight before him, no, this legendary warrior, this powerful ascender, would certainly be able to withstand it.

And indeed, the result was just as he had anticipated.

Morton had accomplished everything he could, channeling a lifetime's worth of skills into this one sword blow.

However, even this sword, which condensed all his power, was effortlessly blocked by Herbert—with two fingers.

Ding.

Herbert pinched the old knight's sword blade between his two fingers with ease.

The entire move was performed with an understated grace, devoid of any flamboyance, yet completely dissipated the legendary strike into nothingness.

After his sword was caught, Morton froze in place, opting not to strike again.

He simply stared dazed at Herbert's fingertips, as though infinite mysteries lay between them.

Herbert gently released his fingers and asked the bewildered old knight, "Do you understand now?"

"Have you found the feeling you were seeking?"

Herbert's gentle words shook Morton from his trance; he suddenly shook his head and then nodded forcefully.

"I've found it... I've found it!"

Morton repeatedly thanked Herbert, speaking excitedly, "Thanks to your guidance! Thanks to your help, I feel like I've finally found that feeling."

Having witnessed true strength, he felt that the blockade that had troubled him for a century had finally cracked.

For a moment, he found his eyes moist with emotion.

For many years, he neglected treating his wounds, in part to maintain vigilance.

On the other hand, was it not a form of self-abandonment after despairing of advancement?

Now, he had finally found his path forward again.

"Thanks to your help, sir, I am grateful..."

"It's nothing, do not thank me. It's not my achievement but the result of your own efforts; I actually did nothing." Herbert gently shook his head.

Herbert's words were not merely modest, as he truly believed he had done nothing.

The breakthrough with that sword was not accomplished by Herbert, but by Morton himself.

Herbert did not know Morton, his name, or his history.

He had merely served as a target before the imminent eruption of this volcano.

"... You need not be modest."

Morton shook his head slowly, disagreeing with Herbert's claim that he had done nothing.

While he had encountered strong figures, with no shortage of legends at the monastery, none could provide him with such a feeling.

"Heh, let it be that way then, if thinking so makes you feel better."

Unable to convince each other in a short time, they tacitly overlooked this matter.

Just then, the female knight who had been silent for a while finally spoke: "Um..."

Morton suddenly realized something.

Herbert's arrival clearly aligned with the pursuit of the battle armor, a wish Zoira had always held.

This is not good!

Young knights always have their temperaments.

Though righteous, upholding their own convictions,

they are also competitive, unwilling to concede, believing themselves to be truly chosen.

Just as the old knight prepared to restrain the young knight, advising her against impulsiveness... Zoira had already eagerly darted to Herbert's side.

"Child, do not be rude! You... um?" Morton hurriedly shouted, his expression then froze. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

For in his sight, Zoira not only refrained from anything impolite but acted instead with exceptional courtesy.

Even excessively polite.

The female knight bowed deeply to Herbert and gratefully said, "Sir, thank you for your advice. I realize my mistake."

"I should not have wasted my energy on the battle armor!"

And Herbert, whom she thanked, appeared... utterly perplexed.

???

Herbert: I do not understand! (Fenghua accent)

The old knight's gratitude he could somewhat comprehend.

But what are you about?

I certainly haven't advised you!

However, such unexpected minor complications were not difficult for Herbert to handle.

"Hmm? Oh, oh."

He paused for just a second, then nodded with a smile and gently responded, "Hehe, this is all your own achievement, unrelated to me."

It truly is unrelated to me!

...

...

The Radiant Holy City of Solantis.

"Your Eminence the Pope, we received a report not long ago that someone has again seen that 'lady' appear."

Upon hearing the report, the Sun Pope gradually opened his eyes, furrowing his brow as he spoke deeply:

"She has appeared again?"