[{"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-422":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},2312351,4517,"Chapter 422: I","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-422",422,"\u003Cp>「Mmm!!?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After realizing what Herbert was doing to her, Flora was thrown into utter panic, her body stiffening in place as she forgot how to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confused, she didn’t even struggle, letting Herbert hold her tightly and claim her fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「……Mmm!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, Flora shouldn’t have reacted so strongly at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, because of her race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a legendary succubus, even if she had never experienced romantic intimacy, she shouldn’t have been thrown into such flustered embarrassment by a single kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, this wasn’t Flora’s first kiss with Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she had secretly given him her first kiss, bestowing the blessing known as the «Kiss of the Abyss».\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that situation was different from this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Herbert had been unconscious and unaware of Flora’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, she had been the one to initiate it, so her psychological burden had been lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Flora had become the passive one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their roles had reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The predator had become the prey!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… was this demon lady truly the predator to begin with?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who looks like the hunter is the real prey; the one who looks like the prey is the real hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Mmm…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After remaining stunned for a long while, Flora still couldn’t break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Herbert, noticing the demon lady’s lack of reaction, released her voluntarily, did she passively regain her freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after regaining her freedom, Flora remained frozen for a moment before her gaze slowly cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora looked at Herbert, and Herbert looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened further and further; she shoved him away, pointed a trembling finger at him, and stammered: 「Y-you—you!!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked, confused by her reaction, and pointed at himself uncertainly: 「Uh, m-me?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, what kind of reaction is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it look like you’re not very bright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t be silly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have principles, I have boundaries—I never go after fools!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「…Cough, cough.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he said it, Herbert himself wasn’t fully convinced, silently adding to his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Hmm… I mean in general cases.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cases of certain idiotic dragons and idiotic vampires—well, they’re different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s put it this way: can demon girls even be compared to humans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re not people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Herbert was justifying himself internally, Flora finally regained her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Cough, cough!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cleared her throat twice and finally got her tongue untangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, Flora didn’t scold Herbert—instead, she asked a question of ambiguous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pouting, her face flushed with shame and irritation, she asked: 「Y-you—you—Herbert! What did you just do!!?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question—whether you called it «innocent» or «confused»—made Herbert blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? What did I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「…Huh?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked again, touched his own lips, then glanced at Flora’s lips, tilting his head skeptically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t what I did obvious enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question made him doubt himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert thought for a full half-minute before asking uncertainly: 「Uh… don’t you understand? I was kissing you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora now realized how ambiguous her question had sounded, and shot him a glare of embarrassment and annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course I understand that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this interruption, her momentum dropped by more than half; she looked more shy than angry, and strangely endearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora glared at Herbert, but he smiled back—her resolve weakened further and further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she gave in, hugging her knees and crouching down, muttering weakly: 「B-but we aren’t…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You kissed me by force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re being a pervert!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly what Flora wanted to say—but her succubus dignity prevented her from uttering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Flora disliked her identity as a succubus, she still held onto certain necessary dignities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this out loud would be laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A legendary succubus claiming she was sexually harassed? How abstract is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t just disbelieve—they’d turn it into an absurd joke, spreading it everywhere, telling it over tea and meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want to become a joke like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert watched her biting her lower lip, that pitiful yet amusing expression, and shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, sat beside her, gently pulled his knees to his chest, and smiled at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Are you upset because of our relationship?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy lowered his gaze and whispered: 「We may not be lovers—we’re prisoner and jailer—but between us… aren’t there other roles?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert’s words made Flora’s eyes grow even more complex with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he was right—they had another role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master and servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both of them knew this relationship wasn’t truly master and servant in the literal sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora agreed to become his servant only because Herbert had promised to help her escape from chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing her unease, Herbert whispered: 「Don’t worry—I will fulfill my promise to you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「And haven’t I already done so?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert pouted, grumbling unhappily: 「Even this time, didn’t I help you escape chaos?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Why do you act like I’m always taking advantage of you? Am I really that kind of person?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he complained aloud, inwardly he quietly agreed—hey, you know what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really know how to read people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really am that kind of person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「…Huh? Huh!!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Flora snap back to reality, realizing she had fully escaped the nightmare of chaos and returned to the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around at the familiar surroundings, bit her lip, and asked weakly: 「How long was I unconscious this time?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previous episodes of chaos lasted months—even years, sometimes months or years at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after prolonged torment in chaos could one barely reclaim a shred of sanity and return to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she had experienced a remarkably long dream… the real-world time passed must not have been short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the result surprised her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Less than an hour?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert thought for a moment, speaking uncertainly: 「I came as soon as I noticed something was wrong with you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Creti said you’d been in chaos for over ten minutes, but the exact duration is unclear—still, it didn’t exceed an hour, maybe even less than half an hour.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert nodded modestly, not overstating it—he didn’t insist it was exactly half an hour, leaving a little leeway—let’s just say an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert thought this was ordinary, nothing special to boast about, and seemed humble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only someone who had truly been trapped in chaos understood just how astonishing this statement truly was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos that took Flora months or even years to escape—within his hands, it hadn’t lasted half an hour!!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even more astonishing: within that half hour, at least half the time was spent in her own state of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning Herbert only needed fifteen minutes to restore her!!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This chaotic instinct… is it really this simple in your hands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can you control it so easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So all my efforts in the first half of my life—what were they even for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Th-this… huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora, feeling her worldview shaken, sank into “chaos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“You scared her, didn’t you?”】 The Harmony Goddess, after savoring Flora’s exaggerated reaction, burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You little thing, your courage is as small as your chest—is this all it takes to break you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re already frightened? How laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert’s understanding gesture—the fault wasn’t Flora’s, it was Neinasha’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you scare her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the problem lies with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t cry thief while stealing yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, criminals always love returning to the scene to admire their own handiwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Herbert contributed greatly to restoring Flora to normalcy, the greater credit belongs to Neinasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with His help could Herbert successfully enter Flora’s chaotic nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with His powerful aid was Flora’s dream rewritten and edited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this time Neinasha is MVP—Herbert is just the lucky beneficiary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“I scared her? Hah, how could that be? I’m just a cute little black cat~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Harmony Goddess refused to acknowledge her own role, instead giggling and whispering into Herbert’s ear: 【“Meow~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deliberate cuteness, is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning cat sounds on purpose, are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does the old crone pretend to be so innocent…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hm?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After prolonged exposure, Neinasha had grown attuned to Herbert’s emotional shifts, keenly sensing the subtle change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hey, what rude thoughts are you thinking again? I’m going to get angry.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert cleared his throat and quickly denied: “No, cough, it’s just your imagination! How could I ever be so impolite?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hmph, I hope so.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Harmony Goddess didn’t mind his disrespect—between them now, notions of respect or disrespect held no meaning whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These squabbles were merely intimate, mutually understood playful exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was part of their game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neinasha, whether addicted or pursuing some hidden goal, kept mimicking cat sounds: 【“Meow meow~ Meow~ Meow meow…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert finally escaped Neinasha’s ear-piercing cat mimicry and turned his attention to Flora, who was slowly calming down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled at her and said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I kept my promise, didn’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora pursed her lips and nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the minor incident at the end, Herbert had indeed done as he promised—successfully freeing her from chaos for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you must keep your promise too, correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Yes. You’re right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this was all perfectly reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora nodded gently, her demeanor returning to its usual deference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had fully regained her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their relationship remained as before—master and servant. Would it truly stay that way, as she wished?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer, obviously, was no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving Flora’s affirmation, Herbert rose with a smile, then sat beside her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned against her, knees drawn up, letting their shoulders lightly touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer stared into her eyes, asking softly: “Flora, don’t lie—do you hate me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because Herbert wasn’t staring at her, or perhaps because he sat right beside her, Flora wasn’t as nervous as she’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus considered carefully, then shook her head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In every respect, Flora had never hated Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after today’s unexpected turn of events, she felt no aversion toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert naturally possessed great charm—his innate scent and unique personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he had spent hundreds of years beside her in that long dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She now struggled to fully distinguish dream from reality, often feeling as if the boy before her had truly known her for centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… do you like me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this second question, Flora fell silent, then shook her head again: “I… I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t understand what feelings she held toward Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t hatred, but neither was it deep affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was special to her—but not yet overwhelmingly so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t force yourself to find an answer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert saw her turmoil and smiled gently: “You can think slowly, carefully. You have all the time in the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And until you do, our relationship won’t change, will it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Mm.” Flora nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Flora so obedient, Herbert blinked and grinned: “By the way, isn’t it interesting that our special bond began with a ‘kiss from the abyss’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora frowned slightly, shook her head, and gave him a helpless, alluring glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it—Herbert hadn’t changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was still being a lecher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seduced succubus hesitated—yet instead of pulling away, she moved closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned into Herbert, resting her head on his shoulder—as she had done countless times in the “past.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the desert, in the forest, on the ice plains… they lit campfires, shared stories under the night sky, huddled together against the cold wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still him. She was still her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing had changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Flora’s subtle emotional shift, Herbert lowered his gaze, a faint smile touching his lips as he whispered: “Flora, I look forward to our next meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every meeting after that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert walked alone out of the lava lake, exhaling deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flora remained hidden beneath the lava lake, processing everything that had happened today—she didn’t know how to face others with her current expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus remained in “chaos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert’s outward demeanor was slightly calmer, but inwardly, he was far from at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Flora’s condition is safe… for now,” he thought, somewhat helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Mm. For now.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neinasha picked up his thought, murmuring: 【“Strictly speaking, this is only a temporary suppression.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Though you entered her dreams and imprinted your mark on her memories, this suppression lasts at most a year—you’ll need to reinforce it afterward.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Either you carve more of your marks into her soul, making her entirely yours~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Or you choose a more thorough method.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what’s that method?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Purification baptism.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neinasha didn’t tease—he explained directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“To truly free this little demon from the chaotic instinct, she needs a complete baptism—to purify her soul entirely, washing away the abyss’s madness and chaos.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Of course, it’s not an easy task, hehe~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that malicious laugh, Herbert’s brow twitched: “Just tell me plainly—how exactly do I do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Let me think… like burning and purifying the body with divine sacred flame, cleansing the soul with holy light, or tearing it apart with chaotic winds…”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Niesha spoke cheerfully, listing these dangerous and terrifying procedures as if they were common household items, as though she had long been waiting for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert, listening to her horrifying remarks, felt sweat bead on his forehead and quickly interrupted: “Wait! Are these methods safe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Safe? Of course not!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niesha laughed heartily and immediately added: 【“Any of these methods would be nearly equivalent to destruction for her… hmm, assuming I don’t help.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final twist from Miss Niesha finally let Herbert exhale in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How do you describe this feeling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, imagine a young man with failing health visiting an old Chinese physician, who diagnoses him with all sorts of embarrassing male ailments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he can mask his embarrassment with anger, the old physician calmly says: “I can cure it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden turn of fortune—everyone is delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Don’t get too excited—I never said I’d help her~”】 Niesha added softly, stabbing him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I say I’d help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, you didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did you assume I would?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert now remained calm, raising an eyebrow in reply: “So… will you help her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Oh? Will I?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will. Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert lowered his gaze, shook his head, and smiled gently: “Since you brought it up deliberately, you won’t refuse to offer her just a little help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Mmm~ Heh, you make it sound like you understand me so well.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not ‘like.’ I truly understand you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hmph~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niesha huffed, feigning aloofness with a pout:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Well, since you put it that way… I’ll grant her a little~ little bit of help, just for your sake!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, great Lady Niesha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hmph, good. You know it.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niesha actually had no dislike for Flora—she even liked her quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that dream, she had followed Herbert and the others in the form of a black cat, and had come to understand Flora’s personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gods are stingy, but gods are also generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ordinary believers they care nothing for, they are utterly stingy, never responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to those mortals they favor, they are exceedingly generous, bestowing divine grace easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, Niesha held a very favorable impression of Flora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not entirely approving, not fully accepting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some ways, she still harbored some hostility toward this demon sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“By the way, if your claim is true—that your life with Flora amounts to nothing but ‘meeting’—then what becomes of me, who has always been with you?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So sudden?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gods are truly the most unstable beings in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially goddesses—they’re the epitome of unpredictability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment they’re laughing merrily, the next their attitude flips one hundred and eighty degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh-heh → Not heh-heh anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Heh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Herbert was not surprised by Niesha’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking those words to Flora, he knew Niesha, eavesdropping, would inevitably ask him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niesha’s question carried a simple unspoken meaning: Do we only have separation ahead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she jealous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or worried?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Regardless, how adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Herbert chuckle to himself, Niesha huffed in annoyance: 【“Don’t just laugh—speak up!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answer me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calm down, calm down, I’m speaking, heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert chuckled, waited until the moment was right, then smiled: “You’ve already said our ending.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hm?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just as you said—you’ll stay with me always.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer lies in the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we’ve already been together always, how could there be separation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until death parts us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even death cannot part us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Eh? Eh? Eh—you’re cheating!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niesha was irritated by Herbert’s clever dodge, wanting to argue—but fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“…Heh.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she softly laughed, whispering in Herbert’s ear with calm, firm resolve:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Never separated.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After whispering those words, perhaps to hide her shyness, Niesha quickly changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“By the way, after helping this time, I’ll need to rest for a while again!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modifying dreams is exhausting~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to rest~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Herbert wasn’t buying it; he sneered: “Every time you say you’re resting, you’re secretly spying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t believe you for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not his fault for doubting—Miss Niesha had too many past offenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she claimed rest, she’d recover without telling him, then lurk in dark corners, only reappearing when forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t sleep! How can someone your age even sleep? Hm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Oh, hehe~ I really am resting, I’m not lying~”】 Niesha laughed, continuing on her own: 【“Alright, alright, I’m off to sleep! Goodnight!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, her presence fell silent; no matter how Herbert called, she gave no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again with the pretending to be dead, heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert strongly doubted whether she was truly asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. She’ll wake up eventually…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought this, before he could even take a step, Niesha’s voice rang out without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Oh! By the way, I almost forgot to tell you!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“If you want to purify and baptize that little demon and little devil, you’ll need to find special environments or materials.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“It might not be easy, but I’m sure you can find them!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert sneered, said nothing, and merely grunted: “Aren’t you asleep?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like two people had just said goodnight, about to meet in dreams—only to bump into each other in a canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t you supposed to be asleep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Oh! I’m asleep, I’m asleep, I’m asleep…”】 Niesha laughed it off, her presence vanishing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Asleep, asleep, asleep...\" Nenasia yawned, her breath disappearing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert grunted, shook his head helplessly, and murmured: “Goodnight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The god gave no reply—but Herbert felt she had heard him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze away, no longer fixating on whether she was truly asleep or pretending—adults must respect boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she said she was sleeping, then she was sleeping. Don’t overthink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… still, one must view it dialectically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, running isn’t really running; doing hair isn’t really doing hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Purification and baptism?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To free Flora completely from chaos’s torment, purification and baptism were indispensable—Herbert would fulfill his promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To free Flora completely from the torment of chaos, purification and baptism are indispensable; Herbert will surely fulfill his promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is… where do I even find those things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sacred Light, Divine Sacred Flame, Chaotic Wind—these things either come from gods or exist only in extremely dangerous places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, a bold and dangerous idea flashing through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could I just risk stealing Solar God’s authority again? His power seems to fit the criteria… damn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t think about it anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert shook his head hard, banishing that absurd thought from his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, no, no—that’s just asking for death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even plucking wool requires skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t keep plucking the same sheep over and over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Solar God has never been a lamb waiting to be slaughtered—he’s the most temperamental sun in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert remembered another detail Nenasia had mentioned at the end of her words, raising an eyebrow and blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, can Kreti be purified and baptized too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded odd, but upon closer thought, it seemed quite reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If demons can be purified and baptized, why shouldn’t devils be able to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But she doesn’t seem to have any desire for baptism.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert thought this, his gaze falling on the devil who had been peering curiously at the lava pool from atop the bronze castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, yet her expression was wary, as if fearing Flora might suddenly burst out of the molten pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert watched the scene and shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether she gets baptized or not doesn’t seem to make much difference—doesn’t appear to affect her intelligence at all…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Herbert was quietly mocking Kreti, she noticed his approach and waved at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Herbert! How is she? She… uh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-question, Kreti realized her phrasing sounded too intimate toward Flora and corrected herself: “Is she dead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of tsundere standard is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Are you worried about her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert blinked, carefully studying the devil before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t you two on bad terms?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you suddenly caring about her now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The devil lady, flustered by Herbert’s gaze, snorted angrily: “Worried about her? Ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d worry about that demon? Are you joking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert nodded, smiling: “Oh, I see~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Tch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kreti, defeated by Herbert’s knowing stare, looked away and muttered: “I’m only worried she’ll die now—I won’t be able to get revenge on her later!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert laughed at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re going to keep denying it, then I accept that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you can rest easy—Flora is doing just fine, and her strength has even improved a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Herbert’s help, Flora successfully suppressed her chaotic instincts and, by misfortune turning to fortune, gained a slight increase in power after years of stagnation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kreti was about to rejoice at the good news when she heard the depressing bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did she get even stronger!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What am I supposed to do now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t even beat her now—if she keeps improving, I’ll have zero chance to fight back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This can’t go on, aaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe you should just drown in there—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kreti, consumed by despair, suddenly recalled a fragment in her mind, her eyes lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The devil lady snapped her head toward Herbert and asked quickly: “Herbert! Valentina said you helped her increase her strength with some special method! Is that true!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Increase strength? How did I… hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly realized what Valentina had meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hungry dragon lady, why are you telling everyone this!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this something you can just blab to outsiders!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… maybe Valentina doesn’t consider anyone else in the Monastery an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the hungry dragon lady—everyone’s just fellow inmates, so who’s really a bad person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… yeah, that’s true. What of it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert’s lip twitched as he asked uncertainly: “Why are you asking this? What do you want to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s really true!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do I want to do? Isn’t it obvious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overjoyed, Kreti waved her hand dramatically, stirring up waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want it too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ignorant devil lady, hands on her hips, chest puffed out, shouted at Herbert with eager eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want you to help me increase my strength!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3816,"2026-06-20T12:31:07.945Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","15309196e2ba0a33fd8aa0f655964b0789d1394db89de08980d6013f8c0e165c","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-423","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-421",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]