[{"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-57":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},2311986,4517,"Chapter 57: Someone Broke Into My Home (Please Follow)","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>“Name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Herbert Albert.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Age?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eighteen… Are you doubting me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert stared at the impassive cardinal before him, his lips twitching slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is going on here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the rusted rivets piercing the cardinal’s body, he wasn’t sure whether to call this man overly avant-garde or outright heretical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But either way… you’re seriously rock and roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you disinfect or care about hygiene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those nails look completely rusted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his mind raced with these absurd thoughts, Herbert’s expression remained calm—though it was clearly forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never met this cardinal before, but he could immediately match the face to the figure in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Rust Nail, Grand Master of the Mist Knights, a legendary Holy Knight known for his cold cruelty and brutal methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is he targeting me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not even through proper channels—just dragging me off in broad daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill first, report later?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you from the Discipline Commission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, even if you were, it still wouldn’t be allowed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve bled for the monastery, I’ve earned merits in the alien prison—you can’t just snatch me up without proof—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert could only mutter these thoughts in his head; he dared not utter a single word aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Knight, I am truly not a Desecrator. I don’t understand why you suspect me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked earnestly at Cardinal Rust Nail and said firmly: “Also, does the Grand Inquisitor know about this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert was the warden of the Inquisition, directly subordinate to Grand Inquisitor Thorns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, even if he had done something wrong, he should have been dragged straight to the interrogation chamber for Memory Recovery Ritual by the Grand Inquisitor himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s your deal as a Knight Master doing this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. He doesn’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Rust Nail didn’t lift his eyelids, speaking coolly: “He’s not in the monastery right now, and you can’t find him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert’s heart sank at the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m screwed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No big shot can save me now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click. Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert shifted slightly, only to discover the chains binding his wrists had been unlocked without his notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Herbert was pondering what was happening, Cardinal Rust Nail, after long silence, spoke up: “Why did you stay in the Third Law Chamber last night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert suppressed his confusion and countered: “What’s wrong with that? I checked the scriptures—there’s no rule forbidding wardens from staying overnight in the Law Chambers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Law doesn’t forbid it, but it’s dangerous,” Cardinal Rust Nail fixed his gaze on Herbert, eyes holding colors he couldn’t decipher. “Why take such a risk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You ask why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I tell you I was worried about the Hook… hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert suddenly understood, replacing his defense with a counter-question: “Master Knight, for a Holy Knight, is there any task that isn’t dangerous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Rust Nail’s brow twitched as he narrowed his eyes at the boy before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weak Holy Knight’s expression was calm, his gaze resolute, showing not a trace of negative emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No fear. No outrage at being forcibly detained. Only startling serenity—the quiet resignation of one who has accepted death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fighting heretical believers, defending humanity from monstrous demons, resisting the corruption of the Dark Gods… which of these is safe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Knight, from the moment I swore my oath, I understood our duty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are the sword piercing evil, and the shield protecting the weak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And swords and shields should not know fear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of his words, Herbert suddenly recalled a phrase that had deeply impressed him, and spoke it solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are guardians—and also pitiful creatures, constantly battling danger and madness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t that how it went?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t think I got it wrong…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day I face “dangerous demon girls” and “crazy chaotic gods”—my life is hard too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, praise the Fool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Herbert finished speaking, Cardinal Rust Nail’s eyes snapped wide open, then fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head, pondering for a long while, then slowly exhaled, shaking his head as he rasped:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pitiful creatures? Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Herbert’s blunt plagiarism, this phrase struck him with profound resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right. We are pitiful creatures, never knowing when we’ll be corrupted by evil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head, nodded at Herbert, and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is the Desecrator?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Rust Nail’s expression had returned to calm, no longer mentioning whether Herbert was a Desecrator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert suddenly sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t look like he believed Herbert because of his words—it looked more like he’d never truly suspected him in the first place…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why the hell did you kidnap me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not playing this game.JPG\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he desperately wanted to complain, Herbert obediently cooperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His body was destroyed by the [Wrathbringer], his soul dissolved by the [Final Singer], and he fell in the Lightless Prison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he omitted key details, every word Herbert spoke was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After realizing Cardinal Rust Nail seemed to harbor no ill will toward him, his mind began to wander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this… maybe… be a chance to ask for some compensation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was illegally detained, you know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert didn’t hesitate—he chose to charge ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamble it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t matter if it works—just try!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Knight, I survived only because they came to my aid. I’m truly grateful to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My duty is to reform them—I hope they turn from evil. This act proves it’s possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert took a deep breath, his voice softening with pleading:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I’d like to request—no, I’d like to petition the monastery—to grant them some reward, as recognition for their actions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, after a long silence, Cardinal Rust Nail didn’t refuse outright—he asked: “What do you want to give them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t refuse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s room to negotiate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herbert took a deep breath, knowing this was the critical moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suppressed his rising excitement, forcing his expression to remain calm, and said firmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wish… for them to be temporarily released from the Third Law Chamber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. Let them go out for a walk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Inquisitor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Caplan reported to Thorns as he returned to the monastery: “Herbert was taken by Cardinal Rust Nail!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taken… No!!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thorns’s face darkened. “Damn it! That bastard played me dirty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone has stolen my home!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you to reader 20220625211750849 for the reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three rounds! Three rounds already!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer celebrating the breaking of the two-round curse—now comes Sanjiang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the next step is to push for Sanjiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the chase is nearly at a thousand; we can say there’s a chance, but we still need to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanjiang’s follow-up depends on Monday, so please, everyone, make sure to read!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, it’s time to go voluntarily offer myself to Big Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This may be the only chance of my life—please, everyone, help me out. ()\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we make it to Sanjiang, I’ll add three extra chapters after the official launch!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-20T12:31:06.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5992e8423f4f9c635a55f274edba041b3dd32abe3aa769c4039dbadd6371a94e","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-58","an-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-chapter-56",453,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fan-improper-monster-girl-s-transformation-diary-cover.jpg"]