[{"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-429":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},2312358,4517,"Chapter 429","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-429",429,"\u003Cp>“You mean the abbey is preparing a Holy Sacrifice Baptism for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After easily brushing off his previous “offense,” Herbert did not rush to leave but stayed to continue conversing with Ophidia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, to avoid Bishop Rust Nail—should he still be waiting outside, a chance encounter would be awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, he simply wanted to chat with Ophidia a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With progress finally made, how could he waste such a golden opportunity to keep talking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while of casual conversation, Herbert roughly understood why Bishop Rust Nail had been so eager to meet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Rust Nail not only knew Herbert had reached Legend, but likely had already notified all other high-ranking officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert had thought he was acting discreetly, holding back, waiting for the perfect moment to play the fool and then reveal his true power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t realized he was walking around in diapers—completely exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he hadn’t yet begun interacting with others; otherwise, it would’ve been embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging from the timeline Bishop Rust Nail provided, the Grand Archbishop must have sensed his presence only after Herbert left the Third Oath Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does that mean the Third Oath Sanctuary lies outside the Grand Archbishop’s jurisdiction, and he knows nothing of what happens inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps the Grand Archbishop deliberately avoided the Third Oath Sanctuary’s territory, granting Herbert considerable freedom and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Herbert was still stunned by the Grand Archbishop’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This elder had locked himself away in the underground holy sanctuary, cut off from the outside world, yet still reacted instantly to every movement within the abbey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Archbishop’s true control over the outside world might surpass even Herbert’s imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, wait—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If even a newly minted Legend like me can sense it, how did those dark elves slip in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert suddenly remembered the fools who had tried to break prisoners out, and couldn’t help sneering inwardly: “Old man doesn’t even pretend anymore—purely letting me through… I caught you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without the intelligence Herbert obtained from Svan Ni  and turned in, the abbey would never have allowed them to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those fools died without knowing that though they’d used the Witch Coven’s tools to breach the abbey’s barriers, it was utterly useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every move they made had been seen from the start—they were dead the moment they stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine lives lost?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—it was a hundred deaths, no chance at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Witch Coven member who sold them that magical artifact didn’t know this, fine, understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they knew—and still sold it to them—that’s just exploiting a fool to the fullest… also understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, that whole group was walking into a death trap; if you don’t fleece them hard, wouldn’t that be a waste?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for weaker “heretics” below Legend, the Grand Archbishop didn’t even consider them worth noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Archbishop cares for weak, innocent mortals—but has zero interest in weak enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Saints merit his attention; only Epics are treated normally; only Legends barely enter his view… hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the lesser insects beneath them, he simply ignores them, lets them be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He completely overlooks weak fallen ones like “Grass Carp Brother”—they don’t even exist in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does a normal person pay attention to the path of ants on the roadside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply lets them be, lets them go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps weakness is original sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps weakness is also a blessing in disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, Herbert himself was just a weak seed in the Grand Archbishop’s eyes—needing careful nurturing and gentle handling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, having broken through to Legend, he had finally broken ground, sprouting a small branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To outsiders, this might sound exaggerated—but it was precisely the attitude the Grand Archbishop had shown Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert knew that to escape such treatment, he must continue strengthening himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advancing to Epic was Herbert’s next major goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve it, he had several special rituals he couldn’t afford to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Holy Sacrifice Baptism] was the most important ritual for a newly minted Legend Holy Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After every mortal ascends to Legend, they gain a unique opportunity—a precious chance to significantly enhance their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some call it the “Chasm Leap,” others the “Transcendence to Divinity,” and some Eastern tribes call it “The Carp Leaping the Dragon Gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After centuries of debate, most have reached a consensus: calling it the [Ascension Ritual].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this ritual, every Legend practitioner can confront the source of their own power and reconstruct their foundation between life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the specific form of the [Ascension Ritual] varies by class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some warriors choose [Bloodline Purification] after reaching Legend—for example, Dragonblood Baptism, bathing in dragon blood to make their bodies more dragonlike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or they may forge their combat instincts into a physical form and battle the war spirit within their bloodline, replacing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mages mostly perform [Arcane Retrogression], seeking the “original error” in their spell system, correcting it, and rebuilding their understanding of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Druids sign the [All-Beings Pact]; unlike normal natural laws, they may transform into unusual beings, becoming the embodiment of a forest’s will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, priests, barbarians, warlocks… each class has its own ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Holy Knights, it is the [Holy Sacrifice Baptism]: they must materialize their lifelong vows, using their body as a vessel to etch them permanently onto their soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon successful completion, the Holy Knight gains multiple baptismal effects, including but not limited to: aura of dread against evil factions, blood permanently transformed into healing holy blood, and extreme resistance to evil temptations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different methods, but identical effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, while everyone knows the astonishing power of the Ascension Ritual, true “Ascenders” are rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though theoretically every Legend can ascend, the reality is otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone is qualified to perform the ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wants to get into Tsinghua or Peking University—but why don’t they all go? Is it because they don’t want to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s because I simply can’t do it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire ritual demands a great cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It requires a powerful ritual master, vast wealth to gather materials, and extremely high innate talent from the ritualist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Herbert, without the abbey’s active assistance, would need years of preparation if he tried to do it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention anything else—just gathering the materials alone could trap him for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many things cannot be bought with money alone; without connections or channels, even if you find a seller, they won’t sell to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, even the son of a duke from a small kingdom isn’t that rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These aren’t big problems on the surface, but solving them is extremely troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ascending to Legend, Herbert had considered finding opportunities to buy some materials externally, gather some in the Misty Mountains, and finally barter for more using his reputation at the abbey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See if he could cobble together a half-decent “patchwork ritual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Herbert had Nenasha as backup—missing a few ritual materials didn’t matter; with Her presence, the results wouldn’t be much worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, without Herbert even mentioning it, the abbey had already prepared this ritual for him… to say he wasn’t moved would be false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This slightly domineering care and attention was impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Herbert was lost in thought, Ophidia added another bombshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, the old man doesn’t just plan this—he intends to preside over it himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Saint personally presiding over the ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, it’s like a Legend Priest ascending to Divine-Favored Priest—and the deity he worships personally descends, in divine form, to bestow blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this truly happened, such favor would surpass even that granted to Divine-Favored ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abbey says nothing, merely prepares the absolute pinnacle of Ascension Rituals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A taciturn, domineering CEO, clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for this unhidden favor, does Herbert have any reason to refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s not the type who wants everything and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the type who says, “I’m independent, I owe nothing to anyone,” while living off others’ support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Not counting when he begged Nenasha—she’s also relying on me; we’re mutually beneficial!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, at this moment Herbert was thinking of a certain man who moves with perfect ease—no other meaning intended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the abbey is willing to offer such generous help, Herbert naturally accepts it with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When meat is handed to your mouth, why not eat it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t matter if it’s a sugar-coated bomb—don’t refuse free stuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Herbert doesn’t believe the abbey intends to harm him; this comes from genuine intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For such treatment, he needn’t overthink—he’ll repay it in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Holy Sacrifice Baptism] delighted Herbert, but another piece of news made him hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you mean, “the Sun Church and the Lust Cult are clashing, and I’m being sent to parade around in the Angelic Battle Armor to lend support”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two divine churches facing off—and I’m just a lowly Legend? What am I supposed to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t understand! (Fenghua accent)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translate? What the hell is supposed to be a surprise!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why the hell did those two families suddenly clash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert thought for a moment, then suddenly realized—he seemed to know why they’d clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost forgot—I’m the one who started it all... heh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha, then it’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the instigator and accidental spark, Herbert never imagined his small act would cause such a huge consequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vindictive, petty, can’t take a beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if he got beaten up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he really need to challenge them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must he go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could, Herbert would rather avoid this mission—but he couldn’t find a good excuse to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going requires no excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not going requires a valid reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t just say, “I stole the Sun God’s authority and don’t want to face Him,” can I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Herbert, you should go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophidia didn’t know the exact reason, but she saw Herbert’s reluctance and urged: “Trust me, it only benefits you—no downside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, neither side is likely to escalate into violence. You don’t need to fight—just observe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, the Sacred Rite needs many materials, and the monastery needs time. By the time you return from the Sun Church, everything will be ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, as a reward for answering the call, you may request a prize from the Sun Pope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophidia looked at the boy, whose expression had already softened, and whispered: “You could ask for a seed of Sun Holy Flame.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That would greatly boost your power—and serve as a vital material for the Sacred Rite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, at this point, Herbert was tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good pay, little work, no responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, such a sweet side job is hard to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still had one concern—what if exposing himself to the Sun God triggered other problems?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his secrets were revealed, it would be deadly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Herbert hesitated, his greatest secret spoke up on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Go ahead, if you get caught, it’s my fault~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t you supposed to be asleep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hehe~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nenasha, who should’ve been asleep, spoke lazily: 【“You can go—and use this chance to do something else—baptism~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sacred Rite baptism? That’s supposed to happen later... wait, you mean?” Herbert suddenly realized a possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Correct. Not you receiving baptism.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trickster Goddess spoke with deep implication: 【“It’s them who’ll be baptized~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Solanthis has the Sun Holy Flame Flora needs... wait, ‘them’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert froze, hesitating: “You mean... Crete needs it too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Hehe~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Achoo!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Bronze Fortress, the Devil Lady sneezed while repairing her secret chamber’s door, shivering uneasily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, what’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This awful feeling—I feel like I’m about to ascend to Heaven and face the Sun God directly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed at her own unfunny joke, self-deprecatingly, then fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uneasy. Very uneasy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is this premonition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Crete added uncertainly, muttering: “It probably won’t... yeah, probably...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1980,"2026-06-20T12:31:07.945Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5e41c5eeea856871132e6b9e5fb829caaf551f6ce034a4d52b4f07aac527d900","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-430","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-428",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]