Diary of the Improper Monster Girl Transformation.

Chapter 440 Straight to the Beat! (6.2K views, please subscribe!)
"You're such a cruel man!"

A mournful voice echoed deep within my soul; that sigh seemed to pierce through the sea of ​​consciousness, stirring up ripples.

Miss Harmony sighed sadly, her heart heavy with sorrow.

He said:

"How could you bear to treat such a rare and good woman like this... Sigh, men."

Herbert: Is there something you need?

"You are such a mysterious woman!"

The paladin scoffed, but couldn't help wanting to give her a thumbs up.

You, yes, it's you!
You are this one! (gesturing)

"I'm just doing what you asked me not to ask, aren't I?" Herbert's reply was tinged with helplessness and amusement.

Is that how you play?
You clown, you keep saying don't ask me anything, acting like you're doing this for my own good and that you're carrying some unspeakable burden.

As a result, I listened to you and stopped asking, but you got upset instead.

Hey, woman.

Herbert, too lazy to argue any further, simply tossed the choice back to her.

So, should I ask now, or should I not ask?

"Um... this, oh dear."

Nenasha was also a little conflicted about this.

That's weird.

Once one's identity changes, one's thoughts do indeed change.

When the relationship between the two parties is still that of "allies," they will naturally treat each other in the manner of allies.

Their relationship wasn't bad back then, but there were some things that Nenasha didn't need to explicitly say, and Herbert would be very mindful of boundaries and not ask.

Now that their relationship has become "partnership," their attitudes will naturally change.

He started to become a little unlike himself.

What I didn't care about before, I now crave to be noticed by him.

He began to become greedy, wanting to possess everything related to him.

An emotion He had never experienced before arose in His heart, like a seed growing, slowly taking root, sprouting, and growing.

Nenasha knew that the emotion was called "jealousy".

He was actually jealous of those lucky mortals, envying them for being able to stay by Herbert's side.

I envy them for having physical bodies, for being able to feel his warmth, his fingertips, his kisses...

Although Nenasha had noticed something amiss when that feeling was just beginning to develop.

But this change, which occurred at some unknown time and for some unknown reason, really gave Him a big fright.

How could I have become so weak...

Haha, this really isn't like me.

Love, indeed, is a curse.

So, should we resist?

Should we make the most appropriate response and correct all the "abnormalities"?

Is it possible to completely eradicate a relationship?

Yes, it's easy.

Not only can Nenasha do it, she can even prevent this feeling from ever arising again, thus eliminating any future problems.

It's just about shedding a useless burden; it doesn't take much effort at all.

If it were the old Nenasha, she would have stripped everything away without hesitation, erasing the weaknesses in her soul.

But in the end...

"Hey!"

Miss Harmony's voice suddenly returned to its usual light and cheerful tone, as if the struggle she had just experienced had never existed.

When faced with a choice between reasoning and feelings, Miss Harmony chose a third path—acting cute (playing spoiled)!
His consciousness stirred up trouble in Herbert's soul, and he started throwing a tantrum.

What do you mean by "you're right" and "I'm right"? I don't know!

He directly stole some excellent skills from Valentina.

I don't care about anything else, just focus on coaxing me!
"Seriously, even though I might not be able to answer, at least ask a few questions~"

Her alluring voice carried a hint of cunning, a touch of coquetry, and a hint of anticipation she herself was unaware of.

Nena did not "correct" her mind; she merely restricted it, allowing the emotion to exist without affecting her judgment.

He deliberately left this flaw in his own soul.

Perhaps in the future, an enemy will notice this place and target it, and He will regret His decision today at that time.

However, at the moment He made the decision, He felt that He was doing the right thing.

If we give up on "starting" because of potential future "dangers"...

Wouldn't that make life far too boring?
Moreover, it's unclear whether it was just His imagination.

After experiencing this feeling, Nenasha suddenly felt more complete than before.

His consciousness gently unfolded, as if something that had been bound for a long time had finally been released.

Even though I intentionally added a shackle to myself, I feel that my soul is more free.

It's not that it adds a flaw, but rather that it fills in a missing piece.

Was it that I... had always been missing something?

Was it precisely because of those "deficiencies" that I ultimately failed last time?
Nenasha had a sudden realization, feeling as if she had grasped some key points.

Although we cannot fully understand it yet, some key points are still missing.

But I'm not worried about not being able to find my way forward.

Because... isn't the person who can make up for those "deficiencies" standing right in front of you?
Hmm, that's not quite right.

Am I not hidden in his heart?
"Oh dear, you don't understand women at all."

The thought process may seem long, but it actually only takes a moment.

The deity's attitude remained unchanged, reverting to the casual attitude it had shown Herbert during their time as "allies."

After figuring out his own feelings, He even became more relaxed, casually joking, "But isn't that strange?"

"Huh? What's weird?"

["She's so good at flirting with other people, so why is she so naive and reckless in front of me? Hehe~"]

"Are you actually using this method to hide your shyness?"

The flippant words stirred within him, gently entwining his thoughts like soft tendrils, carrying a hint of playful probing.

Nenasha felt her skills were becoming increasingly proficient. She smiled faintly and whispered in a seductive voice:
"Oh my, my dear boy, you are so adorable!"

Herbert's consciousness trembled slightly, as if he had been gently poked by something soft.

wrong.

Something is really poking me!
He felt shadowy tentacles spreading from the gaps in his clothes, wrapping around his body like a right arm.

! ! ?

Herbert raised an eyebrow, sensing that the opponent's rank had suddenly skyrocketed.

not good.

This feeling...

This woman is about to start flirting with me!

Just as Herbert sensed the danger and prepared to retaliate... Nenasha had already struck first.

"By the way, I don't dislike your naiveté!"

"If I weren't currently without a body, I'd love to devour you right now~"

[“Ouch!”]

He mimicked a predatory sound, as if he wanted to devour him whole.

"..."

really!

Herbert's heart sank completely.

Oops.

He spoke my words!

Herbert was hit hard and then his hand was restricted, making his situation quite bad.

This prodigy has witnessed too many vivid examples around me and has learned too many techniques from me.

It even let out a "woof"... It's starting to use onomatopoeia now!
That's bad.

You've already said everything, what am I supposed to say?!?

Damn it, that darned god of comedy!
You deserve to die!

"……cough!"

After being teased for quite a while, Herbert could no longer bear being passively "beaten" and finally slowly spoke:

"you……"

"Hmm? What's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?"

Miss Harmony's voice was relaxed, as if she had already seen through his predicament.

Haha!

Sorry, this time it's my victory!

Having mastered the technique, Miss Harmony became increasingly confident and chuckled with ease: "Ah~ I know! Tell me secretly~"

Nenasha has already understood.

He had completely figured out Herbert's tricks and would not be fooled by him at all!

Then--

He encountered an unexpected turn of events.

"I love you."

"Don't be shy, you must have a lot to say... Hmm? What did you say?"

Miss Harmony's consciousness suddenly froze for a moment, as if she had been struck by some sudden impact.

Nenasha: ?

and many more!

What did you say?
No, that's not how the script was written!
At this point, shouldn't you be pulling at me more subtly?

How can it be so direct?
Valentina and the others knew that Herbert seemed to be constantly flirting with women, having ambiguous and sticky relationships with many women besides themselves...

They would subconsciously regard Herbert as a dissolute nobleman who always had the word "love" on his lips, just like those playboys in various stories who were very popular with women.

But Neyana, who had always been by Herbert's side, knew that those were just prejudices against him by others.

In fact, Herbert rarely expressed his love so directly.

He rarely expresses his love openly to others; most of the time, he waits for others to take the final step.

Love and lack thereof are never determined by verbal promises, but by how much is shown through actions.

But now... Herbert isn't playing by the rules!
Why did he just blurt out "I love you" like that?!?

The gods were in a panic.

And this was, in fact, Herbert's counterattack.

The real strategy, the real open scheme, is—there is no strategy.

No other disguise is needed; genuine emotion alone is enough to overcome everything.

When emotions are sincere enough and feelings are abundant enough.

Then no defense can withstand it.

Does a straightforward approach counter a haughty one?
No.

A straight shot beats everything.

A grand and righteous attack!
Open the door! Open your heart!

I'm going to love you!
reject?

No refusing allowed!

Herbert had once felt this burning passion in Valentina.

Now, he has received this burning love from others and, in his own way, transferred it to Nenasha.

Thus, faced with this unreserved emotion, the seemingly skilled Miss Harmony was utterly crushed by a single sentence.

【“You you you you…uh!”】 High attack, paper defense.

The gods were utterly defeated.

Nenasha knew that she had been defeated by this guy once again.

Cunning, treacherous, a guy who only knows how to deceive women!
Damn it, those damned mortals!
How could someone say something so shameless?

The gods who previously mocked the devil's cowardice ultimately proved to be no better than him.

He wanted to hide.

But where can they hide?
Finally, Nenasha, having given up her struggle, muttered a slightly resentful complaint: "...You really know how to cheat."

That cunning fellow won again.

It's really frustrating.

But... hehe.

"Herbert."

"Ok?"

Herbert paused for a moment, then suddenly detected a subtle softness in Nenasa's extremely soft voice.

【"I love you too."】

?

Herbert paused for a moment, then chuckled easily, "Hmm? Oh, thank you, I love myself too."

He knew that Herbert's actions indicated that he was using this method to conceal his shyness.

"No, I love you even more than you love yourself."

The voice of the deity was gentle yet firm, as if proclaiming some irrefutable divine decree.

"..."

The mortal, who had been so smug just moments before, fell silent. After a long pause, he slowly said, "...Well, thank you?"

The gods responded with a light laugh.

"Hehe, you're welcome~"

Neither of them mentioned "that matter" again, because they both knew what the other was thinking.

Nenasha understood Herbert's idea—not that she didn't ask, but that she trusted him.

Herbert believed that Nenasha would tell him when the time was right.

Perhaps to others, she would be a bad woman, not a good person at all.

But in her heart, Nenasha was the best woman in the world.

Having been together for so long and gone through so much, that unreserved trust has long been born in each other's hearts.

"Hoo...hmm?"

After listening to the recordings and calming Neyna, Herbert finally turned his attention to the outside world.

Then, he was stunned.

"..."

Herbert slowly turned his head, not daring to look directly at her, but instead glancing at his side and behind him out of the corner of his eye.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a figure with flowing red hair crouching behind her, staring intently at her, occasionally twitching her nose as if sniffing something.

?

Valentina, what are you doing?

After hesitating for a moment, Herbert decided to ask the question directly.

He was about to turn around and ask a question when he heard Valentina mutter to herself:

"That's strange! Just now, I think I sensed the presence of another woman, but I just couldn't smell her scent..."

strangeness.

I could vaguely sense something flashing by, but I just couldn't pinpoint its exact location.

Am I feeling something wrong again?

Why did I say "again"?
"...Oh?"

Herbert saw the confusion in Miss Hungry Dragon's eyes and easily discerned her thoughts, which stirred something within him.

After Valentina entered the Epic realm, her intuition received an epic-level enhancement.

While everyone else was completely unaware of the Sun Goddess's illusory figure wandering through the Holy City of Glory, only she was able to sense the danger and issue a warning, even vaguely sensing its location.

And now, she seemed to vaguely sense the fluctuations of Nenasha in Herbert's soul.

If I were to speculate, it was probably because when I launched a direct attack on Nenesha just now, it caused a momentary fluctuation in Her emotions, which revealed a tiny bit of her aura.

Valentina noticed even this slight fluctuation, capturing it with remarkable keenness.

Is there a risk of exposure?

"It's okay~ She's just suspicious, isn't she? Hehe, I won't let her find out next time."

Herbert breathed a sigh of relief at Miss Harmony's relaxed attitude and turned to smile at Valentina.

"Hehe, why are you all over here? Did I make you anxious?"

He reached out to touch Miss Hungry Dragon's head, intending to gloss over the matter, when he heard Valentina rubbing her hand against his and asking:
“Herbert, what you just did…”

"Are you thinking about other women?"

Herbert: ? ? ?

He had anticipated Valenti's question and had prepared his response.

However, I never expected this guy to ask such a question.

you……

You're a real genius.

You can smell that?
What is your zodiac sign?
"Thinking of other women? Hmm... you could say that."

Herbert nodded, then shook his head, offering no explanation, but simply said softly, "We've been wandering around outside for so long, it's time for us to go back."

"I suppose Freyme and the others must be getting impatient, right?"

Fremei?
Oh right, isn't it normal for Herbert to think of them?

Valentina immediately found a reasonable explanation for Herbert, successfully convincing him.

"Oh? Okay, I've been wandering around outside for so long, I miss them too!"

The doubts in her mind were immediately put to the back of her mind. Valentina straightened up, stretched vigorously, and said with a grin:

"When I get back, I'm going to tell them all about what happened during this time, and make them all incredibly envious of me!"

"Hehe, they definitely will."

Herbert nodded and smiled, then said, "Also, I'm afraid you'll have to work a bit harder later."

"Hmm? What do you need to do?"

"Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough."

Herbert didn't explain, but instead turned to look at the other two sworn enemies from the abyss.

Over there, the Holy Light Succubus stood calmly, while the devil beside her bit his lip, his body trembling slightly.

What have you been up to now?
However, Herbert misunderstood Flora this time; she did not "educate" Kretty at all.

Instead, he recounted the events as they had just occurred, without embellishment or exaggeration.

Kreti didn't know what had happened at first, but after Flora finished speaking, she was completely stunned.

???

Ah!
Was it that dangerous just now?

Depend on!
I was so scared! My luck is really bad today!

"There's actually a complete magic cannon here?!"

Herbert had only learned about it in his knowledge, but Kretty had seen the real thing!
In the mortal world, within the established social order, there are many things that cannot be sold openly.

Therefore, a gray area between the two and a completely shady black area will emerge.

This refers to the so-called underground trading venues or black markets.

There they were able to buy some "dangerous" goods.

One theory suggests that hell, ruled by the devil, is the largest "black market."

For weak mortals, hell is an extremely terrifying place; once fallen into it, there is no escape.

But for the strong, hell is a good plane.

Because of the nature of demons, transactions can still be conducted in hell, and there are certain guarantees involved.

You might have your money stolen by the buyer after the transaction is complete, but you won't be forcibly killed by someone during the sale.

There, dangerous merchants sell the world's most dangerous and deadly "treasures".

The soul of an epic, the creation of a god, fragments of a divine artifact, news of the fallen body of an ancient god…

Weapons of mass destruction like the Magic Cannon are rarely circulated in the outside world; each family holds them tightly and they are never traded.

However, in Hell, there were several magic cannons openly listed for sale with price tags.

Moreover, it's no wonder that Kreti was so frightened, because she was probably the one among the four present who knew the most about the power of the magic cannon.

After a while, Kreti finally calmed down.

She patted her chest, breathed a sigh of relief, and exclaimed, "That was close! I almost got hit by it again!"

Herbert: ?

again?
Did you almost get hit by this thing back in the day?
"Humph!"

Seeing the shock in Herbert's eyes, Kretie curled her lip and scoffed, "You think I wanted to?"

"Back then, the two newly appointed Dukes of Hell fought over a fragment of a divine artifact, and both sides sent out a large number of their subordinates to fight each other."

"I was just passing by and joining in the fun, planning to take the opportunity to harvest some souls, but one of them suddenly went mad and fired a magic cannon!"

"That magical beam grazed past me!"

Speaking of what happened back then, Miss Devil was quite annoyed. She puffed out her cheeks and snorted, "If I hadn't happened to be bending down and picking up a fragment of an ancient artifact, the beam of light would have hit me too!"

"What a madman!"

She couldn't help but complain, "Ugh! I'm so unlucky in my life, even encountering something this awful happens to me."

Miss Devil was completely unaware of her good fortune and firmly believed that she was a pitiful person with terrible luck.

Things often turn out contrary to expectations; bad intentions sometimes lead to good deeds, and along the way, one always encounters all sorts of bizarre experiences.

But Herbert and Flora discerned something subtle in her words.

Herbert raised his hand and tentatively asked, "Um, would you mind if I asked?"

"what?"

"At that time, were there any other people alive besides you on that battlefield?"
"How would I know?"

Kreti pouted, looking at him like he was an idiot, and muttered, "In that situation, I definitely would have run away."

"However, I later heard that the matter of that artifact fragment was actually a false rumor spread by someone. Both sides claimed that they hadn't found anything, and the matter was eventually dropped..."

Herbert: "..."

Flora: "..."

Valentina: (chewing)

Miss Devil was oblivious to her good fortune and didn't take the matter to heart. She turned to look at the magic cannon stuck in the barrel.

"The quality is quite good, and the integrity is also quite high."

"It's a pity. This thing can still be sold in Hell for a lot of money, but it's too big. There's no way we can carry it away by ourselves."

What a pity!

Sure enough, my luck was really bad...

"Who said it can't be taken away?"

"Ok?"

"We have her here!"

Kretty turned around and saw Herbert pushing Miss Hungry Dragon, who was secretly munching on snacks, into the middle of the group.

"Chew, chew, chew... Hmm? Gulp!"

Valentina paused for a moment, then held out the half-eaten cheese stick in front of her, grinning sheepishly:
"Uh……"

"Um, do you guys want some?"

Well, it tastes pretty good.

Want a bite?

(End of this chapter)