[{"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-19":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},2311948,4517,"Chapter 19: Don","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>All evil shall be punished by law—I’m exempt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that the Dark Prison had issues, Herbert decided to report it to the monastery’s upper echelons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of solving it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s only a few hundred bucks a month—why should I risk my life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it’s not that I’m not trying; I just genuinely can’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether this upheaval was caused by the Dark Elves, the Vampire Prince, or both working together, he had no means to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s beyond my capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re weak, train more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t afford to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stop playing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Press the report button until it breaks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before seeking help from the Grand Archbishop, Herbert had one very important task to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t yet collected any monster materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Herbert turned to Miss Freyme, who was staring at the rainbow tail with a troubled expression, and asked kindly: “Miss Freyme, I’ve returned—aren’t you ready yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, he had asked Freyme for a small gift— one of her rainbow scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a symbolic compensation to signify their reconciliation and to erase the past attempt on his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though hesitant, Freyme ultimately agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Freyme’s perspective, Herbert’s sincerity was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was truly just a symbolic gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely a scale from her tail, with no special meaning; she could regrow it anytime after removing one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing that made her feel vaguely uneasy was his smiling expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something just felt off…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, for some reason, she didn’t want him to see the details of the scale being removed, and she sent him to the Third Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m ready, I guess.” Freyme’s lips twitched, uncertain whether her action was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, why did it still feel off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, then couldn’t help asking: “You really won’t use it for something strange, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really, I just want to keep one as a memento.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert nodded calmly, patted his chest in assurance, showing not a trace of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course I won’t do anything strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using monster materials to enhance one’s strength isn’t strange at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, what exactly do you mean by ‘strange’? I don’t understand—could you explain it to me in detail?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freyme looked at the boy’s innocent, curious eyes and found herself unable to explain, stammering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, it’s, using it to do things like…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do what kinds of things?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mermaid Princess stared at the boy in disbelief, wanting to ask: You’re a grown man—don’t you already know? Do you really need me to spell it out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she remembered his vow of purity, and the words stuck in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh, this kid might genuinely not understand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do I have to tutor him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Never mind, just take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head in exasperation and flung the palm-sized scale through the air, where it traced a graceful arc into Herbert’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve given it to you—don’t ever mention this again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, I’ll keep it safe, as a symbol of our friendship,” Herbert smiled faintly and bowed to the Mermaid Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding-ding-ding—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obtained material: [Legendary Siren’s Rainbow Scale]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suppressed his inner excitement, maintaining a composed exterior, and chatted with her for a while longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Freyme grew impatient and shooed him out did he leave the Deep Water Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the boundary of the First Zone, Herbert’s lips curled upward, and he couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh-heh, ha-ha, hehehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it’s me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I actually got material from a monster girl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What are you cackling about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valentina stared at Herbert, who was laughing to himself, and began regretting her decision to become friends with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she misjudged him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing there was an audience, Herbert cleared his throat and casually replied: “Oh, you’re still here? Why aren’t you home yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh!? Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valentina rolled her eyes and snorted, refusing to engage with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d love to leave—do you even let me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she remembered her earlier promise to Herbert and kept her thoughts to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Valentina merely muttered sarcastically: “You look so happy—did you have a nice chat with others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert blinked, surprised. “Huh? Are you jealous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m jealous of you, you—cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Valentina could explode, Herbert quickly cooled things down: “Haha, just a joke—don’t get so worked up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just tested my control over the sealing array. It still puts some strain on me, but at least it functions normally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, though it only worked in the Second Zone—it failed in the Third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.” Valentina gave him a skeptical glance, but seeing his earnest expression, she let it drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what sealing array was he talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a self-taught dragon, Valentina had no knowledge of such things stored in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, what are the rules of this prison?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What rules?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Know what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert blinked. Valentina blinked. They stared at each other for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the clear, foolish gaze of a college student, Herbert was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought you were merely wise in your simplicity—turns out you’re just plain stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Never mind, I’ll pretend I said nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Valentina was slightly curious why he stopped, she wasn’t curious enough to press.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating for the first time in a while, though still not full, she felt sluggish and just wanted to sleep well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her curl up like a cat and yawn, Herbert sighed and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before stepping out, he suddenly remembered something and said to the nearly asleep dragon girl: “I’ll cut your hair tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon opened her eyes slightly, puzzled. “Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s so messy—it must be uncomfortable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’m fine with it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, you’re not! As a friend, I can’t let you suffer like this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valentina: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, it’s decided. Sleep now—I’ll cut your hair tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert overruled Valentina’s objections, firmly decided the matter, and left the prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You say you won’t, but how can that be?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the prison, Herbert smirked to himself: “I still need to collect your hair as material…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It does sound a bit odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I absolutely won’t use it for anything strange!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Eat it.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? No, how am I supposed to eat this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I completely caught a cold; I only slept five hours that morning, my whole body ached, I took a pill and barely managed another hour and a half of sleep—still less than seven hours total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s so hard to bear… sob sob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Final day with double monthly votes—please, I beg you, cast your votes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please leave comments, please follow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1113,"2026-06-20T12:31:06.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8892e83fce3e6394f2b7f9e5da295ae6d6b93f3d183e02bb89c065077be128f3","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-20","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-18",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]