[{"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-438":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},2312367,4517,"Chapter 438: The Angel, the Dragon Maid, and the Nun","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-438",438,"\u003Cp>On this day, the faithful of the Radiant Holy City went mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen the Lord’s angel walking among mortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angel with crimson wings had flown past the city, leaving behind in the sky bloodstains like slashes from a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many years, the Sun God’s warrior angel had descended once more from the divine realm to relieve the suffering of all beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cheered and shouted, running to spread the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the annual Festival of the Sun had arrived again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some time now, they had been in this state of excitement and fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun God, after a long silence, had stirred, revealed a divine sign, and sent down a divine decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even dispatched His angel to aid them in battle against the demon god’s minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not abandoned mankind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never forsaken us, foolish mortals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our Lord above!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May glory endure forever!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May the Lord of the Burning Sun forever protect us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since some had first seen the crimson dragon’s silhouette, only for the dragon to vanish abruptly and the angel to appear suddenly… they naturally drew connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They firmly believed that this angel’s true form was a dragon of immense size!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And very likely an ancient being from legend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The above… was the thought of ordinary believers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet those high-ranking officials with access to the truth knew it was not so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun God had indeed stirred recently, but no one knew what the midnight appearance of the blazing sun truly meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not issued a divine decree, nor commanded them to wage war against the demon god’s church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as for the so-called “Lord’s angel,” the truth was even more silence-inducing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew it was not an angel sent by the Sun God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should they explain this to them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to explain, nor any need to clarify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the beginning, their hope that the Mist Monastery would lend the angelic battle armor was precisely to make the “angel” appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, though the process differed from their plan, the outcome still achieved their original goal—and even surpassed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it wasn’t that they deduced it; the other party had openly admitted it themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After appearing, the angel did not linger; he swiftly flew across the half-sky of the Holy City and in an instant arrived before their tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the aura radiating from the crimson battle armor, the Holy City’s protective barrier showed no reaction, silently permitting the “angel’s” entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angel gently landed upon the tower’s high platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without any cryptic riddles or theatrics, the “angel” simply raised his hand to his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the helmet was removed, a cascade of snow-white hair spilled forth, glowing brilliantly under the radiant sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the already bright space even more dazzling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young angel, holding the helmet, smiled faintly at the stunned and bewildered crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slightly and spoke clearly to all: “To my fellow citizens beneath the blazing sun, brave warriors who resist darkness, allow me to offer you my highest respect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Herbert Albert of the Mist Monastery, answering the call of my ally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I greet you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy’s smile was radiant and bright, yet it made every person who saw it feel their heart jolt sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump! Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing a threat, or as if their souls had been seized by that beautiful smile!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire hall fell silent; all eyes locked onto Herbert, unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man possessed an astonishing charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not merely about his appearance, but his demeanor, even his aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this young man, they faintly sensed the presence of the “Lord”!!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He… was favored by the Burning Sun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from the lingering aura on him, the favor he received was far greater than that of nearly everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, within the entire Holy City, only the Sun God’s Pope and a few Divine Chosen might rival this favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envious favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was loved by a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… this made no sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could see at a glance that Herbert was not a follower of the Sun God; his body carried none of the familiar feeling they knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet precisely this “outsider” received even greater favor from the Sun God than they did!!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant Herbert possessed qualities so astonishing that the Sun God would overlook his lack of reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps talent, perhaps willpower, perhaps fate… they could not know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless, one fact was clear—Herbert had not chosen the Sun God; the Sun God had chosen Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you do not believe in me, I shall still bless you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Herbert carried great secrets, yet they could not probe them lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This enviable, even jealous, favor—if granted to any Sun God follower—would have made them a true Divine Chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Herbert was not a follower of the Sun God, he was still a Divine Chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A god’s favor is tyrannical; He cares not whether you accept it or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not all gods are as reasonable as the Ice Goddess, who would first ask Herbert if he wished to become her Divine Chosen—and if he refused, she’d let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most often, gods choose mortals as their Divine Chosen without regard for the mortal’s feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I favor you—what does that have to do with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether you accept it or not, you are forced to accept this favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it is a true god’s favor, it grants the chosen special abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it is the demon god’s “favor,” the outcome may be entirely different—they will be forced onto a twisted path paved with thorns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd stared at Herbert in silence for a long while, and Herbert made no move to speak, quietly waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough. Cough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to recover was the Holy City’s Guard Captain; he cleared his throat twice and nodded slightly to Herbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… ah, brother of the monastery, welcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly recovered from his initial shock, regaining his usual composure, and gave Herbert a wry smile: “You’ve caused quite a commotion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he learned Herbert’s identity, he connected the dots to earlier mysteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They now knew which faction the crimson dragon belonged to—it was truly one of their own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a ruse by the God of Lust, but reinforcements summoned by their own side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only problem was, they hadn’t consulted them first—they’d gone straight to the front lines and slaughtered wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert shrugged and smiled softly: “All for justice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered no further explanation for why he had taken those actions, which might have escalated the war to greater intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely made one point—everything he had done was solely to eliminate more of the demon god’s minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, all I have done is for justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart and deeds are as clear as a mirror; all I have done is for justice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has Herbert ever harbored even a shred of selfish intent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see…” The Guard Captain, hearing Herbert’s reply, found himself at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he rebuke him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Herbert had merely fulfilled the duty expected of any proper Holy Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that perspective, there was nothing to criticize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then should he praise him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, they ought to commend Herbert for “resisting the demon god’s minions” and saving his comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But emotionally, everyone present was reluctant to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson dragon’s appearance had disrupted their original plan, rendering many preparations useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the original plan, they intended to lure the enemy deeper and seize an opportunity to deliver the Lust Cult a devastating blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this may cost the lives of some believers, it is acceptable compared to the ultimate goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the hall grew subtly tense, and the guard captain hesitated, not speaking immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert could naturally sense something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he saw through it and said nothing, making no inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re going to play dumb, play it fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert did not take pride in his “achievements”; instead, he asked with visible concern: “My lord, have I done something wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he did not reflect on whether his actions had been too reckless; he thought in the most “simple-minded” way possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! I understand—I know where I went wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it because we didn’t kill enough enemies before? Do we need to eliminate them completely? Is that it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without caring how others reacted, Herbert nodded with an expression of sudden realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t I killing enough? Wasn’t I killing thoroughly enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Herbert did not say it outright, his expression and gestures made his stance clear—he would return at once and finish them all if given the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill! Kill! Kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain’s brow twitched—he immediately realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard is also a killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Monastery is regarded as a conservative faction among many organizations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They avoid entanglements between various divine churches, acting only to eradicate evil, quietly fulfilling their duty by guarding sealed artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun Church, however, is considered an extremist faction among the orthodox divine churches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These extremists, who tolerate no trace of evil, love nothing more than eradicating evil completely, wishing to wipe out the entire evil force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, the conservative Herbert found these extremist Sun worshippers too cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extremists think the conservatives are too extreme; the conservatives think the extremists are too cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is quite surreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough! Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain cleared his throat, quickly interrupting Herbert’s “epiphany,” and said sternly: “No need for that. You’ve done enough. You need rest now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have already prepared a place for your rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also everyone else’s unspoken thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just rest already!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t cause any more trouble—especially don’t disrupt our plans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you say so, then thank you for your kindness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert did not resist; he nodded slightly and accepted the guard captain’s goodwill: “But before that, please allow my companions to enter Shengcheng as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain nodded lightly, then said unconsciously: “That giant dragon? As for it… wait—companions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were there others who came with Herbert and the giant dragon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were there other experts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought this, his gaze shifted to the gates of Shengcheng, where some commotion had just appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the gates, many were staring at three figures outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes first fell on the two behind—tall and short, both dressed in the traditional nun’s robes of the monastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their figures were unremarkable and their robes covered nearly all exposed skin, these two nuns carried an uncanny allure that drew the gaze irresistibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even though these two striking figures possessed enough charm to command attention, most eyes now fixed on the figure walking at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tall, martial woman with a single red braid tied neatly at the back of her head—a maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, why is she a maid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain narrowed his eyes at Valentina, sensing the aura on her—realizing this was the human form of the crimson giant dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is that crimson giant dragon, possessing Shi Shi-level power, dressed as a maid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though deeply confused, the guard captain, having seen great things, held back. He did not act rashly, but turned his gaze to the two figures behind Valentina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the two nuns, he sensed a faint yet unmistakable abyssal aura—they were clearly no ordinary beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They are my servants.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert spoke calmly, softly: “I know your doubts. They are not ordinary humans, but outsiders from the Abyss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They once committed sins, but have recognized their errors and now strive to cleanse their guilt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I brought them here hoping the Radiance of the Lord of the Sun may shine upon them, further purifying their sins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Herbert looked up at the varied expressions of those present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, not everyone accepted his explanation—they instinctively resisted the Abyssal bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet perhaps due to Herbert’s “angelic status,” none dared act rashly; all turned their eyes to the guard captain, awaiting his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert then looked at the guard captain and nodded slightly, asking: “Is it acceptable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After eliminating so many of the dark gods’ minions, do they deserve entry into the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that qualification enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Herbert’s and the crowd’s gazes, the guard captain—who held the power to decide—remained silent, his brow tightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2077,"2026-06-20T12:31:07.945Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","dbc9c55a278903cdc3e311049154fa00e78d10494578fe1f6968bc14b4a42865","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-439","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-437",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]