Diary of the Improper Monster Girl Transformation.

Chapter 510 What are your thoughts?

No, are you two even human?
I care about you two so much, and you actually tried to harm me!
They actually fought each other over that opportunity!?

If he had a different worldview, Herbert felt he could instantly concoct the Joker potion.

Damn it, I've been insulted.

After all that fuss, it turns out I was the clown myself.

He was just laughing his head off, enjoying the show, but in the end, he was the one who was having fun.

For some reason, Herbert suddenly remembered the nun's hurried escape... Ah, so that's how it was.

As someone who was in charge of taking care of the wounded, she certainly knew the inside story.

So, she wasn't actually upset because of those two idiots, but because I was there.

Herbert feels very hurt right now.

I really want to go back and teach those two mummies, who are in a heightened state of sensitivity, a lesson.

Let me show you what a mastermind is!

Just as Herbert was itching to get back and get his revenge, he suddenly stopped.

"Um……"

He turned his head, squinted, and looked the guard up and down with a strange gaze.

stare--

"Ok?"

Ophidia felt awkward under that gaze, and awkwardly looked away, frowning.

"...What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"nothing."

Herbert observed for a while and got the answer, then withdrew his aggressive gaze and smiled easily.

"I just have a feeling that you seem a little... unhappy today."

Sister, you seem a little unhappy.

What's making you unhappy?

Ophidia's hidden expression changed slightly, her gaze seemed to dart away, but she still said coldly on the surface, "Heh, no one can be happy after hearing what those two idiots did."

Herbert disagreed.

"Really? We were all laughing happily."

Although he felt deeply hurt, he also found the two people's bizarre behavior extremely difficult to bear, which was truly hilarious.

"When you first heard the news, didn't you feel like laughing?"

Upon hearing this, Ophidia pursed her lips silently, trying her best to remain silent.

That's bullying.

Tell me, once this happens, who can stand it?

But for some reason, she stubbornly turned her head away and snorted coldly:

"...That's because of your different status. From your perspective, you are not the leaders of the monastery, so you don't need to consider anything else."

"As the leader in name only, I have many more things to consider."

She spoke more and more fluently, and before she could even think, the words were already out of her mouth.

"Their foolish actions may not seem to have caused any damage, but in fact they have had a very bad influence, greatly damaging the solemn atmosphere of the entire monastery!"

"Right, that is it!"

As Ophidia finished speaking, she realized that her "explanation," which she had come up with on a whim, seemed to make some sense. She nodded to herself, determined to increase the punishment for those two idiots.

Then, Ophidia, who thought she had concealed it well, finally noticed Herbert's amused gaze.

"Oh~"

Herbert nodded meaningfully and sighed, "So that's what you think. I really feel sorry for those two."

"If that's what you're saying, then it makes sense, it's barely plausible... Well, I'll just believe you for now."

After saying that, Herbert didn't mention leaving again. He just stood there quietly, smiling at Ophidia.

stare--

"..."

Ophidia was somewhat annoyed by the stares, but fearing that her reaction might reveal something, she had no choice but to change the subject.

"So, cough, what are your own thoughts?"

She looked at Herbert and asked the most crucial question—what do you think?

"Which of these two positions do you prefer? The Chief Judge? Or the Knight Commander?"

"Since you are now one of their members, you are qualified to take over, and there are no procedural problems."

Although I was speechless at the argument between the two guys, upon closer inspection, it really was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them to get out of their respective positions.

Neither the presiding judge nor the knight commander is power-hungry. Their succession to their current positions is in accordance with the arrangements made by their respective predecessors.

"Um……"

Herbert tilted his head, blinked, and instead of giving an answer, he smiled and threw the question back at him: "What do you think?"

My opinion?

"Hmph, well, you've come to the right person."

As the only cardinal in the Misty Monastery who has remained unchanged for thousands of years, Ophidia is very clear about the advantages and disadvantages of both positions.

Without even thinking, she said directly, "Both of these positions actually have their advantages for you."

"Taking over as the Knight Commander and leading the Knights Order will make it easier for you to obtain the true legacy of a Paladin, and you can also go out regularly to lead the knights on missions."

"Gaining greater power also means facing more risks, and when going out to fight, one may have to confront evil gods and their forces."

"Don't underestimate these crises. Your current strength is immense for ordinary people, but it's still somewhat insufficient for the world as a whole."

“You can handle ordinary crises on your own, but if you really face a powerful evil god, the situation is completely different.”

"By then, neither I nor the old man will be able to get here in time to help you..."

"You have to face the danger alone, and as the leader of the team, you can't run away. You have to stand in front of everyone and do your best to save them."

Although Herbert remembered that the Knight Commander had been staying in the monastery ever since he came there, it was only because he had to take turns "guarding" the underground sanctuary.

Before Herbert arrived, the Knight Commander would often lead the Knights to fight in various places, active on the front lines against evil.

"As for the presiding judge, although he also goes out sometimes, he spends most of his time in the monastery." "Interrogating prisoners, purifying the bodies and souls of those sinners."

The Misty Monastery has three disciplinary offices, each holding different types of prisoners.

The First Discipline Center houses criminals associated with evil organizations and forces.

Most of them were mortals who had committed serious crimes but were not deserving of death, and they all had some special reasons that prevented them from being judged by mortals.

Ordinary methods were ineffective against them, but here, a completely different scene unfolded—they were all eventually moved by their actions.

After undergoing rigorous physical interrogation and revealing all secrets and information, they entered the spiritual purification phase, receiving instruction from the nuns and ultimately achieving complete purification of body and mind.

This monastery has the highest turnover of people, with prisoners from various kingdoms frequently being sent and picked up. Some of them will even voluntarily stay in the monastery after realizing their mistakes and become new monks.

The Second Discipline Hall houses powerful criminals associated with supernatural forces such as the Church of God, demons, and evil spirits.

These prisoners possess great strength, are not bound by worldly forces, and ordinary punishments have little effect on their bodies and minds.

Of course, once they are sent here, no matter how stubborn they are at first, they will eventually be moved.

As for the process... don't ask too many questions.

Anyway, the nuns who judged the judges were all very gentle and kind.

As for the Third Commandment, where Herbert resides, he now considers it his happy hometown, a great place to throw parties at will.

But in the eyes of outsiders, the Third Discipline Institute is actually the most mysterious and terrifying of all the discipline institutes!

After all, the demon prisoners held there were extremely powerful, the weakest of whom were at the peak of the legendary realm, and there was no means of punishment other than restraint.

"Once you take over as presiding judge, you can arrange the work of the court yourself. You can also transfer yourself out of the Third Discipline Center and replace you with someone else, so you don't have to stay there all day."

Ophidia was unaware of the close relationships Herbert had with the various monster girls, so she thought, like everyone else, that he was living a miserable and difficult life inside.

After carefully analyzing the different treatment of the two positions, Ophidia still frowned. She still felt that Herbert's gaze was a little off... very off.

Why are you staring at me like that?

"Herbert, I've finished analyzing it for you. What are you really thinking?"

Herbert seemed to finally snap out of his daze, blinked, and continued to smile as he asked, "Does my opinion matter? Can I make the decision?"

Upon hearing this, Ophidia assumed he was dissatisfied with the current situation and hesitated for a moment before explaining, "Of course your thoughts are very important."

"Under normal circumstances, the monastery will respect the personal wishes of each monk. Whether it is to stay or leave, or to arrange a position, it will be discussed with the person concerned. Only when the monk truly accepts it will arrangements be made."

“However, your situation is a little different from usual. Since the two of them are so eager to compete, it must be the old man’s idea… If he gets involved, you will probably have to take over one of them, whether it’s the Inquisition or the Knights’ Camp.”

Although this is just her own guess, it is probably true.

To outsiders, the monastery's apparent leadership consists of three cardinals and four archbishops.

But in truth, the cardinals knew that there was only one true leader in this monastery, and that was the mysterious and powerful old man.

If the archbishop has made a decision, then no one else can change his mind... and no one will want to stop him.

"By the way, you've actually misunderstood something, Miss Ophidia. When I asked you what you thought, I wasn't asking which of the two I should choose."

Herbert smiled at Ophidia's questioning gaze and asked softly, "I'm asking you—do you want me to take over?"

Would you be happy if I took over their positions?

"Besides, procedurally speaking, I don't just belong to the Inquisition and the Knights; I have another identity, don't I?"

Hello, I am the only three-surname servant in the Misty Monastery.

!!!

Ophelia's snake tail, hidden beneath her long dress, suddenly straightened, almost lashing the ground.

Oh no, he really did notice.

Why is this guy so perceptive and has such accurate intuition when it comes to these kinds of things?!
Even Ophidia herself didn't understand why she was so angry at these two people at first.

It wasn't until later that she realized the real reason—if Herbert took over, he would have even less time to come to her place.

The three cardinals were in charge of different areas, so it was difficult for them to get together on a regular basis.

Ophidia didn't want this to happen.

But she couldn't say it, couldn't admit it, couldn't even mention it, and absolutely couldn't let a trace of it show.

Otherwise, this guy would definitely take advantage of her and make some weird request for her to stuff the snake's tail into his mouth.

No!

Can't be discovered!
"..."

Just as Ophidia's mind was racing, trying to figure out how to defend herself, Herbert spoke up.

"Okay, I've made up my mind."

Herbert smiled broadly and said leisurely, "I will discuss it with the archbishop myself. I don't want to accept any positions for the time being. At most, I can accept the position of cardinal."

I want the rights, but I don't want the obligations. Family, am I doing the right thing?
"And if it really doesn't work out, haha, I won't accept either of those two positions, let them be furious."

He winked at the monster girl in front of him and said with a smile, "Lady Ophidia, please give me your position!"

Your Majesty, please abdicate!

Ophidia's lips twitched, and she sneered, "Me? I never said I would give up my position to you."

"Haha, that's alright, we'll talk about it later."

Herbert didn't seem to care about the answer at all, laughed it off, and then said, "Also, Ophidia, have you considered one possibility?"

"what?"

Herbert couldn't help but smile as he thought about what he was about to say.

"I have an irresponsible guess!"

"Do you think it's possible that the archbishop doesn't actually intend for me to succeed any of them?"

Herbert's expression was extremely serious as he slowly said, "Perhaps he really just wants to see these two fight."

???

"This! This can't be... Hiss!"

Ophidia was about to retort, but quickly shut her mouth.

Because she realized something terrible—if it were an old man, it seemed like he wasn't incapable of doing such a despicable thing.
"If it's him... um."

She raised her hand to her forehead and sighed helplessly.

"They really can do it."

(End of this chapter)