Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

Chapter 902 - 448: What an Amazing Prophecy!

"Eh!!?"

In that moment, all the schizophrenia, the dark side of the moon, the Moon Dominator, they all vanished.

No, what did I hear?

Can this prophecy... be interpreted like this?

Under the massive mental shock, even the strange phenomenon of the Blood Moon above the sky disappeared.

The blood-red hair of the Moon Goddess faded rapidly, turning back to its previous silvery-white.

The Blood Moon Goddess crashed offline, and the Silver Moon Goddess rebooted and came online.

Her eyes widened as she looked at Herbert in shock, having changed her hair color, feeling that there was much more wisdom in her gaze.

Obviously, clever intelligence once again took the high ground...

"You... huh?"

Wait, isn’t this wrong?

I was declaring the price you have to pay!

How did you turn it into a blessing?

This, this, is this the way to understand the prophecy?

[Forever undying before achieving your wish]?

Who told you to interpret it like this!? Who allowed you to understand it in this way!? Who!?

The Silver Moon Goddess bit her lip in frustration, looking at Herbert with an extremely complex expression, her lips constantly moving, wanting to speak but hesitating.

She is very conflicted now.

Clearly her "revenge" can be declared a failure, yet deep down she has emotions beyond anger.

Why?

I have to say, what he’s saying... does seem to make some sense!!?

This isn’t right!

Why!!?

"Hehe, is it surprising?"

Herbert looked at the Moon Goddess’s reaction, guessing she also started subconsciously thinking about the feasibility of the operation, his smile growing increasingly playful.

When you first start thinking about the feasibility of my words, you already fall into my rhythm.

What does it mean to open the door to a new world? (Leans back)

This is it!

It’s not about forcing ready-made knowledge and ideas, but rather providing the other person with an unprecedented perspective for them to think on their own.

What you come up with yourself is what truly leaves an impression.

This is what truly shocks and convinces others.

Moreover, strictly speaking, Herbert’s "guess" cannot actually be called unreasonable.

Is there anything wrong with what he said?

No, right!

So, is this exploiting a bug?

No!

I am simply using subjective interpretation within the scope of the rules to maximize the aspects that benefit me!

This aspect is what’s called mastering the "right to interpret the scriptures."

Or rather... applying the Spring and Autumn brush style.

As long as he holds onto this "treasure" tightly, anything can be interpreted as he wishes.

Besides, Herbert really feels he wasn’t wrong this time.

It’s just that the method of interpretation is a tad bit different from others.

Herbert’s lips curved slightly as he leisurely explained to the Goddess:

"Look, although I don’t know what great achievements were mentioned in the first half of the prophecy, since there’s a second half, it proves that the first part exists."

"Am I right?"

"You can’t possibly deny this, can you?"

Espera: "...Yeah, you’re right."

To be honest, she really doesn’t want to hear Herbert say anything more now.

Coming to see him today is probably the biggest mistake she made in nearly two thousand years.

He’s a madman!

Great.

Herbert thinks the Moon Goddess is a schizophrenic mental patient.

And Espera similarly thinks this Godslayer is a madman in disguise.

The world’s excellent matching mechanism continues to dutifully fulfill its role.

Although she finds Herbert’s ideas abstract and peculiar, the more so, the more she wants to hear how he will explain it.

"Since you agree with this point, then I can continue explaining."

Herbert nodded happily, speaking unhurriedly, "Since this premise exists, then, in other words..."

"If I believe in the so-called ’price’ mentioned in the second half of the prophecy, then the brilliance of the first half will objectively exist—in such a premise, I will not die regardless of the situation."

The Silver Moon Goddess remained silent.

Oh no.

This guy’s fallacies, why do they increasingly sound right?

His explanation does seem to hold some truth, doesn’t it?

But...

Before the Goddess could speak, Herbert shook his head and continued:

"Of course, I know what you want to say, nothing more than me being too optimistic and not considering another possibility."

"Then, let’s reverse the situation."

"That is—if I do not believe in the ’price’ mentioned in the second half, then what would it become, right?"

Espera nodded silently, waiting for Herbert’s explanation.

But at that moment, the Paladin frowned and seriously asked: "Um, ma’am, have you forgotten something?"

"...Hmm?"

"I mean, is it possible."

Herbert maintained a serious expression and slowly said in a stern voice:

"Since I don’t believe in this prophecy, do I still need to care about what rewards this prophecy might bring me? Do I still need to worry about what price I might pay?"

His lips twitched, seemingly unable to maintain his expression, struggling:

"That is to say—regardless of the situation, this half of the prophecy has only benefits and no drawbacks for me, isn’t it?"

Then let me ask you!

Hello, have you been infected by Valentina?

Otherwise, why would you be so silly?

Do I look like a fool who insists on using bad ’prices’ to loan and torment myself?

Things that have no benefits, only drawbacks, what good is it for me?

Loaning to eat this pile of crap?