"Mmm mmm mmm mmm! Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm!" ("Trust ! I'm really good at it!")
"Shh! Alright, alright, calm down! Good girl!"
After finally calming Valentina down, Herbert silently wiped his sweat, feeling exhausted.
We know you're good at demolition, but who asked you to demolish anything!
If the Archbishop had overheard that just now, who knows what he'd think!
He already suspects I'm back at the Frost Crystal Kingdom to cause trouble; now it sounds like I actually intend to destroy the Royal City.
Let clarify, no, I really don't!
This is completely a misunderstanding!
I, Herbert, never thought about it like that... well, just a little.
Really, oh~
"Pah-pah-pah!"
Released, Valentina stuck her tongue out at Herbert in disgust, showing her teeth threateningly.
Your fingers were in my mouth just now!
Do it again, and I'll bite them off!
She gave Herbert a disdainful look and asked irritably, "Neither this nor that, then what exactly do you want to do?"
Valentina knows her strengths well; she's only good at fighting and doesn't care to understand anything else.
"This ti, you don't need to hurt anyone, nor do you need to destroy any cities."
Herbert naturally took a handkerchief to wipe Valentina's mouth and said gently, "I need you to protect soone."
"Who do you want to protect?"
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Herbert pointed at himself and said frankly:
"Although I'm not particularly weak now, there are many beings in this world stronger than , and I need a strong protector for my safety."
"Since this person is indispensable, I hope this strong protector is you."
Valentina heard this and blinked quickly, feeling proud as she puffed out her chest, "You chose , presumably because I'm strong enough!"
"No, actually, it's because you're obedient... ahem, kind-hearted enough."
"Huh!!?"
Valentina tightened her tail, wrapping it around Herbert's calf, silently expressing her indignation.
I'm warning you, speak carefully!
But, this ti, Herbert held firm, relying on his strong physique to ignore this mild warning, continuing:
"Although I know you're not wicked or insane, before you fully prove yourself, you need to be shackled with a restraint when going out."
Herbert placed the silver ring in his palm and presented it in front of Valentina, saying seriously, "Once you wear this ring, you are no longer a mortal, and cannot indulge in worldly desires."
"...What are you saying?"
"Nothing, just a joke."
"Huh?"
Herbert cleared his throat twice, solemnly warning:
"You need to wear this ring to constantly suppress your emotions, avoid raging out of control, avoid killing innocents, or else you'll face life-threatening danger."
Already sowhat displeased, Valentina coldly laughed directly upon hearing this: "Ha! Life-threatening danger? What a joke, as if I'd be afraid..."
"The Archbishop himself will take action."
"Uh uh!"
Valentina's eyes widened sharply, then she guiltily glanced left and right, stubbornly but honestly shrunk her head, changing her tune: "How could I possibly go crazy!"
Stubborn but obedient.
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If it were anyone else, Valentina truly wouldn't be afraid, she'd just go up and punch them.
But that old guy is different; the psychological shadow left by the super old Deng on her is too enormous... that monster!
Seeing Miss Hungry Dragon behave, Herbert smiled and gently asked, "So, Valentina, would you like to go with ?"
Herbert believed he had already explained all the restrictions clearly, Valentina should be excited to agree.
"..."
But unexpectedly, Valentina didn't imdiately give an answer; instead, she pondered and threw the question back to Herbert.
She said:
"Herbert, do you want to go with you?"
At this mont, Valentina's face no longer bore the foolish look she often wore, rather, it was calm.
She can sowhat be considered ignorant, but after all, she's not a young, confused girl, rather, a mighty Giant Dragon who has lived for ages.
Valentina is a strong figure who, even standing at the crossroads of fate, fears nothing about the future.
Her entire life has been a battle against destiny.
Before, it was always making choices.
But this ti, I hope you make the decision.
She placed the choice in his hands—what do you wish to do?
"..."
Herbert's breath paused for a mont but soon returned to normal, nodded lightly, and said earnestly:
"I hope you can go with ."
He had many choices.
Indeed, if he truly lowered himself to plead, not to ntion High Tier cultivators, even getting one of the three Cardinals to accompany him was possible.
But if Herbert had to choose one person from these people to accompany him... he still hoped it would be Valentina.
He looked into Valentina's eyes and said softly:
"I don't want you to continue being confined in this prison; you don't belong here."
"I want you to be able to soar in the sky again; that's where you should be."
"I don't want you to remain alone."
"I... no, I shouldn't use such reasons."
Herbert shook his head, no longer looking for such 'it's for your good' excuses.
He said:
"I hope you can stay by my side."
"I want you to choose ."
No other reasons, no disguise techniques, only the most honest and sincere emotion.
He said:
"Valentina, co with ."
Only this one request.
Even if death lurks nearby, please accompany .
"Hmm~"
Valentina half-closed her eyes, stared into his eyes for a long while, finally nodded slowly: "Alright, since you're genuinely asking , I'll help you."
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"Then this ring..."
"What else, obviously?"
Valentina stretched both hands in front of Herbert eagerly, shaking them excitedly, almost snatching the ring to wear it herself.
"What are you waiting for?"
Seeing her eagerness and excitent, Herbert suddenly realized—did I just get fooled by her acting?
Having hunted geese all day, finally pecked by a goose.
But Herbert didn't feel awkward at this mont, shook his head and chuckled.
"Haha... there will be danger, you know."
"A great dragon never fears any danger!"
Valentina proudly snorted, then asked back, "Do you need or not? Why all the questions?"
"I need you."
"Then stop wasting ti and take away!"
Herbert, seeing Valentina's restrained excitent, paused for a mont, then smiled and shook his head.
Honestly, led astray by the Archbishop, that old guy...
Would Valentina refuse?
What harm could a Hungry Dragon have in mind?
"Alright!"
"I'll take you away!"
Herbert did not kneel on one knee but directly took her extended left hand, slowly placing the silver ring on her ring finger of the left hand.
Then, lifting her hand, lowered his head and gently kissed the finger with the ring, whispering tenderly:
"I vow not in the na of any Divine Spirit or fate, I solemnly promise with my soul."
"I, Herbert, will not betray this trust."
Out of selfishness, I've kept you, who should soar in the sky, by my side, allowing you to endure danger.
Under the na of 'love' as the shackle.
But simultaneously, under this shackle's restriction, I will share everything with you.
No betrayal.
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