[{"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-17":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},2311946,4517,"Chapter 17: The Impure One, Is You!","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>The sealing array had ceased functioning, the silence domain no longer held, yet the second zone remained locked in an unbearable stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sealing array indeed restrained Freyme, causing her great discomfort, but even with prolonged operation, it could not kill her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, more than fear, what filled her heart now was anger provoked by this defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a faint confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is his basis for confidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What other purpose could this serve except to anger me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme stared at this overly young Holy Knight, searching for any weakness in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of strength, he was weak—everywhere was a vulnerability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with her current weakened state, she could easily kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in spirit, she found no flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His soul bore a faint blessing, shielding him from corruption and preserving the purity of his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew what it was—this damned purity blessing was why she could not control his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no, it was not just that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without that blessing, his eyes held not a trace of fear toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first met, this fellow had appeared calm on the surface, yet his eyes still held faint dread, silently trailing behind that damned old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now… he seemed like an entirely different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valentina, that dim-witted dragon, couldn’t see through Herbert’s disguise—but she could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the legendary sea witch, most skilled at manipulating emotions, able to sense the shift in Herbert’s demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the surface facade of friendly warmth, she sensed a cold, deceitful, and arrogant soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had changed him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The environment? His experiences?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, nothing had changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had his earlier behavior merely been a performance for the High Archbishop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme found herself unable to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, she fixed Herbert with a gaze and spoke slowly: “Mortal, do you know what your actions just meant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert smiled, nodding calmly: “From your perspective, it’s nothing but provocation, a declaration of war, a threat… no matter how you look at it, it’s hardly friendly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme frowned: “Then why—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what’s wrong with that?” Herbert interrupted, smiling and raising an eyebrow. “Must I be friendly toward you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Freyme, think carefully—if I hadn’t done this, would you have ever held any goodwill toward me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wouldn’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a prisoner. I’m your jailer. No matter what I do, you’ll resent the High Archbishop and the monastery for imprisoning you—and you’ll resent me too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy stood with his hands behind his back, slightly tilting his head to gaze at the beautiful mermaid, speaking softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You were the one who hated me first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wasn’t that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme fell silent under his repeated questions—she had no rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t only Herbert who had been seen through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, too, had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of arrogance, she had worn no heavy disguise—her inner self had been laid bare before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert suddenly shifted tone: “But then again, I don’t want to keep fighting you like this—it’s too exhausting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rather than both of us wearing false masks and pretending here, why not be direct? Show each other our true selves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert extended his hands, revealing his holy scars, and explained with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this time, I showed you my hand—I can briefly control the sealing array, but due to my current weakness, I cannot sustain it long-term.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you needn’t fear I’ll use it to torment or threaten you repeatedly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He openly revealed his own weaknesses to the prisoner who should hate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing his enemy a knife?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this knife held only symbolic weight—little real power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to display it openly than to hide and conceal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It declares my stance and carries a certain deterrent effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After showing this, Herbert sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, if I can’t get along with a beautiful lady like you, it would be such a pity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so beautiful, your voice so lovely—I’d like to talk with you more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s be friendly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme: ??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme raised an eyebrow—this was the second time Herbert had praised her without disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time, she’d dismissed it as nonsense—but this time—she realized this fellow was serious!!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait—are you…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have improper intentions toward me!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively drew back into the water sphere, leaving only half her head exposed, staring at Herbert with odd suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What’s wrong? I’ve always admired you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert seemed startled, tilting his head, speaking as if it were obvious: “Beauty is beauty—it doesn’t change because you’re a monster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Values follow appearance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m just a pure aesthetic addict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-you—you’re not afraid of breaking your vow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert blinked, tilting his head in confusion: “Why would that break a vow? Oh, I understand what you mean…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Freyme, you misunderstand—I’ve always admired you with pure intent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head solemnly, earnestly: “The impure one, is you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary sea witch wanted to explain—she hadn’t!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her mouth opened and closed, no words coming out; she bit her lip, cheeks faintly flushed, bubbles rising endlessly from beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glub glub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy—he’s not right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do I feel so happy hearing him say this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’s a Holy Knight who never lies… so… does he really think that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really think I’m beautiful!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fish tail thrashed rapidly, lifting her body higher, revealing most of her upper torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mermaid’s high attack and thick HP are true—but isn’t her defense paper-thin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can use your voice to charm me, but I can’t admire you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double standard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure double standard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Freyme, explain yourself clearly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glub glub… (I didn’t! I didn’t!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Herbert used his pure Holy Knight identity to play “innocent” and directly court the mermaid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold voice echoed from the darkness of the third zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The magic power has been drained…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally… I’ve waited for this chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Friends, I really love dumb memes, lol)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this novel’s protagonist sometimes makes you think he’s a divine idiot, then I’ve succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(laugh)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1001,"2026-06-20T12:31:06.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d81afe84f9c24e9e0e4cdb3d9556a91d1ce308c23e42629f85ebbfea6ac01091","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-18","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-16",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]