Chapter 1136 - 531: Ophidia’s "Proactive" Reward

Chapter 1136: Chapter 531: Ophidia’s "Proactive" Reward

"Oh? Well, let’s consider it like that then."

Herbert glanced at her, unconcerned, and continued with a curious smile, "So, is this book... uh, a classic you enjoy?"

Ophidia wanted to maintain her air of mystery, but his words made her roll her eyes involuntarily.

This guy, you’re really... thick-skinned!

She twitched her lips, took a deep breath, and tried to make her voice calm, saying, "This isn’t the ancient tome you think it is; it’s a brand-new biography that I will personally record."

Yes, just a biography.

No other reason.

But Herbert was relentless, staring into her eyes, and continued to press, "Stop saying useless things, just tell me if you like it or not?"

"...I don’t dislike it."

Ophidia deeply gazed at the "annoyingly smiling" youth and snorted coldly, "But if you keep asking such boring questions, I might change my mind."

Try asking one more time?

"Oh, okay, okay, I won’t ask anymore."

Upon noticing she was about to break, Herbert immediately became very obedient, closing his mouth honestly.

Oh well, if you don’t ask, you don’t ask.

Petty~

Herbert was quiet, but Ophidia couldn’t swallow her annoyance.

Tsk, so annoying.

This guy clearly isn’t the most honest, yet insists on acting all harmless and sincere.

Obviously your fault, pretending nothing happened.

Feeling stifled, Ophidia wanted a little retaliation, so she scrunched her nose, mustered her courage, and straightforwardly asked, "What kind of person do you think the subject of this biography is?"

Hmm?

"Are you asking me?"

Herbert looked up at her quizzically, blinking in confusion, and gestured to himself.

Huh, me?

"...Yes, you."

Although Ophidia thought the question was a bit outrageous, since she already said it, she forced herself to continue despite the awkwardness, "You’re also a Secret Keeper, you must participate in writing this biography, I’m asking your thoughts now."

Hiss.

Rarely indecisive, Herbert hesitated for a moment before struggling to say, "Me? Is that appropriate? Well, I think..."

"I don’t want your opinion, I want mine!"

Seeing his hesitance, Ophidia suddenly felt like she found a way to deal with him, so she continued assertively, "I’m asking for your thoughts, just speak plainly."

"Oh, since you put it that way..."

Herbert’s expression suddenly turned resolute, as if he was ready to take on the challenge, nodding, "Then I’ll reluctantly comply, I’ll surely give you a satisfactory answer!"

"Then ask me!"

Hmm?

Ophidia looked at Herbert’s expression, her heart skipped a beat.

No, something feels off.

Though she vaguely felt she might have made a mistake, there was no turning back now.

Thus, she pondered for a moment and braced herself, pointing to the unfinished Chapters, asking, "Well... what do you think this Chapter’s title should be?"

Herbert’s expression turned serious, he pondered for a while, and slowly said, "Let me think..."

"Since it’s a biography, the most important thing is to ensure its authenticity, to evaluate the person’s life from a fair and objective perspective."

"As recorders, our most important trait is objectivity, we can’t inject too much personal opinion, am I right?"

Watching Herbert become more serious, Ophidia felt heavier in her heart, hesitated for a while, then slowly nodded.

After all, Herbert wasn’t wrong, maybe this time he really meant to cooperate properly, maybe she was just overthinking it.

But where does this unease come from?

"Then, I know how to proceed."

Herbert slowly nodded, then with a serious expression, said, "How about ’Godslayer Outwits the God of Sand and Stone’?"

?

"’Handsome Paladin Battles Ugly Sandstone Giant’?"

??

"Or perhaps, ’Under Lady Ophidia’s Expectation, Herbert Fulfills the Promise, Ultimately Doesn’t Disappoint Her, and Gains Precious Rewards’?"

???

Ophidia watched Herbert beside her seriously spouting nonsense with disdainful eyes, her eyelids rolling.

She’s not even angry anymore, just tired.

I still naively expected you to be somewhat serious...

The fact I held any hope for your answers was the most foolish thought!

Indeed.

The unfinished biography’s protagonist wasn’t anyone else but Herbert beside her.

And that’s why Herbert was bewildered when invited to co-write.

You’re asking me to write my own biography?

An autobiography?

Though it felt odd, since you invited so enthusiastically, surely I’ll cooperate well!

Ophidia coldly eyed Herbert, who intentionally caused trouble, and asked, "So you’re claiming there’s no personal opinion involved?"

"Of course!"

Herbert didn’t feel there was any issue with his judgment, earnestly saying, "I completely evaluated the event from a fair and objective standpoint! No personal feelings involved!"

Fair, impartial, open, standing the test of history.

But seeing Lady Bishop’s increasingly cold gaze, Herbert slightly restrained himself, immediately adding, "However, if you’re unsatisfied with these titles, I still have another idea."