[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary":3,"chapter-an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-107":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","An Improper Monster Girl's Transformation Diary",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2312036,4517,"Chapter 107: Effort (33)","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-107",107,"\u003Cp>“Your Highness...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared at Herbert’s upright back, momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had already sensed something subtle the last time they met—that Herbert was no longer the same as in his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a retainer who had watched him grow up, Blake had still preferred to believe it was merely the distance of time and a facade forged by trauma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Blake could finally be utterly certain—His Highness had truly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just in outward behavior, but genuinely, from within to without.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength had grown far greater than before, his character far stronger, even colder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Blake had always thought Herbert’s personality and conduct resembled the late Lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he strongly sensed the Lord’s shadow in Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold and sharp, like metal wings—elegant yet brimming with danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, what had he just heard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did His Highness mean... he planned to return to Wang Cheng!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake hurried after Herbert, not daring to walk beside him, but falling a step behind, head bowed, whispering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness! Do you mean... you plan to return and seek justice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has Your Highness truly decided to return and clear your name!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake had not been in Wang Cheng when the incident occurred—he had been dispatched on a mission, and by the time he returned, the matter was already settled, and Herbert had already come alone to the monastery, leaving no chance to visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not know what exactly had happened, or what treatment Herbert had endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be honest, he felt some regret, even frustration at Herbert’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiding in the monastery, becoming a holy servant—this was simply not the act of a man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Blake blinked, and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had misjudged His Highness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Herbert was not cowardly—he had chosen temporary restraint, waiting for the right moment to strike back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Is that so surprising? Did they think I’d stay here forever?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert’s lips curled slightly as he watched Blake’s evasive eyes, speaking with amusement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did they think I’d spend my whole life cowering here as a pious holy servant, trembling at the memory of the past, never daring to set foot in Wang Cheng again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a bit too low of an opinion of me, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just how fragile do they think I am?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert shook his head, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were underestimating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, with his two lifetimes’ memories awakened, Herbert had never forgotten what he had suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone could survive the punishments of the Kingdom’s prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, the moment Herbert awakened his past-life memories, he had immediately listed several things he must do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very top of that list was returning to eliminate those behind the scenes and settle the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t resolve the problem properly, then he’d eliminate the one who caused it—no matter who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then... when do you plan to return?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving Herbert’s affirmative answer, Blake became ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Herbert’s current strength, he was certain His Highness could easily sweep aside those noble youths who looked impressive but were useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to take Herbert back to Wang Cheng right now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast to Blake’s excitement, Herbert remained utterly calm, even cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t urgent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed straight ahead, his eyes calm, speaking softly: “Two months from now. I’ll handle it when I attend the banquet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake, doused with cold water, widened his eyes and hurriedly said: “Two months!? Your Highness, won’t you reconsider?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months is enough time for too many variables—what if the situation grows even more complicated by the time you return to Wang Cheng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not in a hurry. Why are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert glanced at Blake with a puzzled look, then shook his head, sighing slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blake, I’m not saying this to be harsh, but instead of worrying about my affairs, you should focus more on your own strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I was a child, you were already a Gao Jie warrior. Now that I’ve grown up, how come you still haven’t reached Legendary? Are you not working hard enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, Your Highness, why are you talking about me!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to explain, but Herbert raised a hand to stop him, criticizing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You used to say advancing in strength was difficult, but now that I’ve experienced it myself, it’s not nearly as hard as you claimed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were you lying to me back then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake: ??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This burly warrior had never felt so wronged, so close to tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every word of explanation stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he explain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one month, he had nearly caught up to thirty years of Blake’s effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he explain!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compare goods, and you discard them. Compare people, and you die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a prince of such astonishing talent, he might as well just keep his mouth shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Blake thoroughly defeated, Herbert secretly chuckled, then patted his shoulder and encouraged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There, don’t be discouraged. Just work harder from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the opportunity is rare, don’t go back yet—stay here and learn from the Knight Order. They’ll give you thorough guidance out of respect for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight brothers will definitely be ~very~ ~thorough~.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake wanted to explain, but ultimately slumped, head bowed in shame, covering his face and fleeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else could he say now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake tilted his head up at a forty-five-degree angle, holding back his tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, even this fierce man couldn’t help but mutter in confusion: “Could it really be... that I’m not working hard enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Blake worked hard or not, Herbert didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he himself? He truly did work hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deeply loyal to his desires, and willing to exert tremendous effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he had a new desire, he would work tirelessly, using every possible means to achieve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would scour the entire internet just to find the source of a blurry image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, like now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Valentina, can’t you just listen to me once?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Chew chew chew)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve already seen it before, so don’t be so stingy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Chew chew chew)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the warden—who should have been outside the cage—was now inside, clinging shamelessly beside the prisoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just give in to me already!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enduring the harassment for a long time without reaction, Valentina finally exploded after finishing her food: “Who let you touch my tail! Get away—um.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skewer of meat was shoved into her mouth; all her shouts vanished, her eyes instantly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skewer of meat was shoved into his mouth; all roars vanished, and his eyes grew clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Chew chew chew)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the pile of meat skewers in Herbert’s hand, hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, her attitude softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up a skewer, turned away, and muttered: “Hmph... it’s only once, agreed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert nodded vigorously, pounding his chest in assurance: “Yeah yeah yeah! I’ll only touch it once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, I’ll only touch your tail once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert nodded vigorously, pounding his chest in assurance: “Mm-mm-mm! I’ll only touch it once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll see next time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family! An amazing piece of news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We'll talk about it next time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family! An astonishing good news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I had given up hope and fully resigned myself to waiting for the official launch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he told me: “Huh? Haven’t the operations team sent you a notice yet? You’ve already made it to Sanjiang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Me: “Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I made it to Sanjiang!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really made it to Sanjiang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m alive, utterly alive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaaaaah—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you all!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m brimming with energy now! I’m stockpiling chapters like crazy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I still haven’t received the site message, I’m adding five extra chapters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaaaaah—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brothers, wait till I launch—I’ll make it worth your while!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1287,"2026-06-20T12:31:06.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e51d8c37495e36203d73c09b34c1d6628c4da7ca4ceec9e959f461973515c49d","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-108","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-106",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]