Diary of the Improper Monster Girl Transformation.

Chapter 537 Why is it...? (Bonus Chapter 297 for 6K Views!)
The mortal's sudden action was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in the goddess's heart that were far more turbulent than expected.

The arm that held His waist was firm and strong, conveying a sense that He would not be allowed to escape.

This is no longer a one-sided gift from the gods or a passive acceptance by mortals, but a collision of the most primal emotions after stripping away identities.

The string of "reason" in Freya's mind, which had never experienced anything like this before, snapped completely.

He made a nasal sound like a sob, and the arms that were originally around Herbert's neck tightened even more, his strong body almost completely pressed against her.

The tree spirit, who should have been the giver, seemed to have become the recipient, as if it wanted to draw some kind of power from it.

He responded to his kiss awkwardly but with utmost sincerity, never having experienced such blissful abandon in his long and monotonous life.

The glowing plants around them swayed to their fullest extent, like a pulse of joy.

Within the isolated space, the temperature seemed to be quietly rising, permeating an intoxicating atmosphere woven from the breath of life and a hazy sentiment.

Herbert was equally engrossed in it.

My fingertips gently caressed Fluya's smooth and powerful back, feeling the deep and vibrant life force beneath her skin, like that of an ancient forest.

Unlike the goddess who was lost in ecstasy, the mortal who had been through many battles also enjoyed the atmosphere, but his eyes remained clear and he even had the mind to compare the feel of his fingertips.

"Smooth but not greasy, elastic but not hard."

"That back is really nice."

"It would be a shame not to do cupping."

Even so, under the increasingly intense onslaught from the goddess, he was starting to become somewhat immersed in it.

His breathing became heavy, and his other hand began to linger restlessly on His waist, as if it were exploring deeper.

In the secluded space, the boundaries of emotion are blurring, and pleasure envelops the two, pushing them into a deeper realm.

Herbert could almost feel the desire within him about to spiral out of control, and he was also considering whether to just go with the flow and let Freya take the initiative.

Anyway, it's not the first time I've been reverse-raped.

I feel like I'm almost used to it.

But the problem is... it was fun, but what's next might not be easy to resolve.

However, at this critical point when I was in a state of confusion and my reason was about to completely collapse, a cool whisper with a slight stinging sensation echoed in my heart.

【"Hello."】

After watching the show for a while, a person who felt like they were about to "go from watching for fun to becoming the fun itself" finally couldn't help but speak up.

"You really think I don't exist, huh?!"

Damn it, are you really going to keep going like this?!

me!

I'm still here!
"To be so engrossed in entanglement with other goddesses right in front of me... Darling, tell me, isn't this a bit too much?"

This last sentence is not just a complaint, but also an almost blatant threat.

You despicable man, you're playing with fire!

Be careful, I might actually cry!

Provoked by Miss Harmony, Herbert's brow twitched violently, and he fully regained his senses.

!!!

Herbert's eyes widened suddenly. Although his lips were still pressed against Freya's, his gaze instantly returned to clarity from its intoxication, and even a hint of lingering fear flashed across his face.

Thank goodness, it was a close call that something really bad happened.

He wasn't afraid that Nenasa would be jealous... really.

However, if he were to actually be seduced by Fulingya, it would make his future plans much more difficult.

Once you're truly on our side, there are some things we can't really bring ourselves to do to cheat you.

This ambiguous state is actually just right.

As for how to stop the goddess who is about to lose control... that's not difficult.

Herbert's hand, which had been wrapped tightly around Freya's waist, changed from a tight embrace to a gentle push.

He stopped responding, even leaning back slightly, trying to break free from the still-burning kiss. His entire body language instantly shifted from immersion and initiative to restraint and distance.

It was as if I had suddenly woken up.

This sudden change caught Fulingya completely off guard.

"……Well?"

He let out a muffled, questioning hum, his long eyelashes trembled a few times, and his hazy emerald eyes slowly opened, still misty with lingering moisture, as he looked blankly at Herbert, who was so close to him.

Then, He looked at the man before Him… a man!?
The Goddess of the Forest instantly regained consciousness.

Ok? ? ?
The two, who were just passionately kissing, separated instantly. The goddess bounced backward dramatically as if she had been electrocuted, crashing directly into the vine curtain—without stopping, creating a human-shaped hole.

Whoosh—click!

His figure retreated nearly a hundred meters before finally stopping just before crashing into a large tree.

As the kiss ended, the intensely romantic atmosphere within the sanctuary cooled and dissipated rapidly, like a punctured balloon.

The glow of the surrounding luminous plants seemed to dim somewhat, no longer dancing so wildly.

Reason surged back like a tidal wave, and a wave of intense shame instantly overwhelmed Freya.

The Forest Goddess blushed and stared wide-eyed, pointing at the bewildered boy, feeling as if the sky had fallen.

"You, uh, I, hiss..."

He wanted to shout and rebuke Herbert for his rudeness in doing such a blasphemous thing to him!

How dare they steal the goddess's purity!

but!

But alas!!!
"..."

The divine power within Freya's body, which had been joyfully merging with Herbert's essence, gradually calmed down due to the interruption of the cycle and returned to its own meridians.

This proves one thing—the ritual of the Treant Embrace has long since ended.

...As the one who led the ritual, He never let go of the other person, forcibly binding them to His side.

broken.

How could I have done it?

Is this right?
How could I...

Then, He clearly recalled how He had responded so passionately, how He had taken the initiative to get closer, and even how He had completely forgotten His divine dignity at that moment…

"Ahhhhh!!!"

A wave of immense shame caused the goddess's fair cheeks to flush red once more, this time more vividly than ever before.

He almost instinctively wanted to back away and escape from the scene that made him feel so ashamed.

Let's run away!
While there's still time to escape!
But she is the goddess of the forest, the representative of the lord of the pantheon.

His strong sense of self-respect did not allow him to blame others for his own mistakes, nor did it allow him to flee in a panic like a frightened fawn.

Forcibly suppressing the shame that was almost overwhelming her, Freya took a deep breath and tried to calm her racing heart.

"Suck--"

He turned slightly to avoid Herbert's gaze, moved his lips, and spoke first before Herbert could.

“I…I’m sorry, Herbert.”

He tried to make his voice sound calm, but there was still a noticeable tremor at the end.

"I...huh?"

Herbert had already prepared to apologize to Freya, explaining that he had only been momentarily infatuated and hoping that she would forgive him without taking it to heart.

But to my surprise, it was the other party who took the initiative to apologize to me.

Eh?
Something seems off about this script, doesn't it?
Why is He apologizing?
Wait, I've become a victim?

He swallowed the apology he had prepared, and looked at Fulingya with a bewildered expression, wondering what she wanted to say.

Across from her, Freya didn't notice Herbert's subtle changes in expression; his voice was much lower and hoarse than usual.

"I lost my composure just now."

He took full responsibility upon himself, misinterpreted the reason for the other's withdrawal, and thought that the other had been frightened by him after regaining his senses.

"It was my failure to control the intensity of the ritual."

"If it makes you feel uncomfortable or forced, that was never my intention."

The panicked goddess even tried to find a reasonable, ritual-related excuse for this out-of-control situation in order to maintain her crumbling dignity.

"Well, when the energy exchange is intense, 'Tree Spirit Embrace' can sometimes, uh, evoke some additional emotional resonance..."

"This is my first time using it too, I didn't expect it to be so powerful..."

Freya's explanation sounded weak and feeble, and even she herself could hardly continue. She felt a chill run down her spine, and her bare toes gripped the ground.

"..."

Herbert almost burst out laughing as he watched Freya trying to remain calm but couldn't hide her embarrassment, and listened to her completely wrong apology and clumsy excuse.

You're a true genius! (Gives a thumbs up)

You really don't look for problems in others; you blame yourself entirely.

That's a bit too responsible.

At the same time, a tender feeling arose in Herbert's heart, a mixture of amusement, pity, and a little apology.

He is not an animal after all.

Although their moral bottom line is a little low, it's still something they can be considered to have.

I can't let this incident really cause Fulingya to become withdrawn... How can I take things further after that?

"Hmm? You want to continue?"

Herbert ignored the jealous goddess's incompetent threat, straightened his own slightly disordered breathing and clothes, and looked at the goddess's still flushed cheeks.

He took a step forward, closing the distance between them, but keeping it within a polite range that wouldn't make Freya feel flustered.

"No, Fulingya."

His voice was gentle yet firm, interrupting the goddess's self-reproachful whispers, and he spoke sincerely: "You don't need to apologize for this. Perhaps I'm the one who should apologize."

Upon hearing this, the dejected Fulingya looked up at him with some surprise, her emerald eyes filled with doubt.

Why was he apologizing? Herbert continued to explain in a somewhat ashamed tone: "My actions just now were not passive or forced; it was my own choice."

"It was my lack of willpower that prevented me from resisting your charm, which led me to commit such an offensive act."

"Furthermore, although this may be somewhat disrespectful, or even unpleasant to you, I still have to say..."

He paused for a moment, then finally raised his head firmly and said sincerely, "You were truly beautiful just now."

"Please make sure you understand this."

Herbert appears to be taking all the blame upon himself, but this step is actually a strategic retreat.

Since Freya had already blamed herself, she naturally couldn't accept the idea that she was completely right. She would only think that Herbert was thinking of her and didn't want her to despise herself.

The Goddess of the Forest was indeed moved upon hearing this, feeling that Herbert was thinking of her and was prepared to take all the blame.

He pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "But according to what you're saying, why did you resist just now?"

After saying that, Fulingya suddenly realized that her words might have been ambiguous, and she looked up abruptly, quickly saying:

"Uh, no, that's not what I meant...uh!"

The way she said that made it sound like she was unhappy about his departure.

I'm really not sexually frustrated!
Herbert then shook his head slightly and said gently, "I understand what you mean, please don't panic."

“I have never thought of disliking you; on the contrary, I am worried that you will be annoyed by me, a mere mortal.”

"As for why I resisted just now, the reason is actually not complicated."

"I must admit... I felt really good just now."

Herbert smiled at Him and said softly, "But it is precisely because it is so good that we need to stay sober, isn't it?"

"We should not be slaves to pleasure, but masters of it."

"No matter what kind of relationship we end up in, we should not make decisions based on momentary impulses."

!!!

Herbert's words were like a warm current, quietly melting away the complex emotions of shame that had welled up in Freya's heart.

He stared at him blankly, realizing that he had not disliked or rejected him, but rather had chosen to stop because he cherished and respected him.

Instead of blaming Him for "losing control," He took the blame and even... affirmed that "feeling."

The blush on Fulingya's face had not faded. Although she was still bothered by her earlier lapse in composure, she suddenly relaxed at this moment, and the intense shame and self-blame she had felt earlier had eased considerably.

"……Um."

Fulingya pursed her lips and softly hummed in agreement with his explanation, turning her head slightly to the side.

Although he no longer looked at Herbert, the tension and aloofness he had felt earlier were gone.

At this moment, the awkwardness and tension that had permeated the two of them began to dissipate rapidly, like morning mist illuminated by sunlight.

Instead, a more complex and indescribable subtle atmosphere prevailed.

There was an undercurrent of lingering joy in the air, a sense of relief and ease after mutual understanding, and a unique sense of closeness from having experienced an unexpected "adventure" together and knowing each other's true selves.

Fulingya quietly channeled her divine power, and the vines on the ground grew rapidly, climbing up her body from her feet and quickly transforming into a beautiful green robe that covered most of her skin.

Even though He usually dressed as a forest hunter, exposing his belly, after experiencing all this, He began to care about his exposed skin.

"So……"

He looked at Herbert again, trying to make his tone normal, but his eyes softened considerably.

"The 'Embrace of the Treant' ritual is now complete. You can experience it."

Even without Freya's reminder, Herbert had already sensed the enormous energy expanding within his body.

A warm, vibrant energy surged within his body, distinct yet harmoniously coexisting with his own life essence, slowly and continuously nourishing his limbs and bones.

He could feel that his resilience and even his perception of natural elements seemed to have improved significantly.

In addition to gaining a longer lifespan, it also enhanced the body's strength in another aspect.

Herbert's body had already almost reached the limit of what a legend could achieve, and now he went even further—he felt that his stamina bar had no upper limit at all.

He will fight on like a tireless machine until his strength is completely exhausted.

No matter how intense the battle, he never felt tired and never needed to stop and rest.

This is only the result of a preliminary investigation. The exact extent of the improvement will only be known after practical operation.

"Feel."

He opened his eyes, his gaze filled with joy, and said gratefully, "A very pure and powerful force. Thank you for your gift, Freya."

This time, his use of his given name seemed much more natural.

Fulingya nodded slightly, relieved that her initial goal of "giving a reward" had been achieved.

Although this incident was full of surprises and twists and turns, it inadvertently brought the two of them much closer.

Between them, they were no longer just goddesses and heroes bestowing and receiving rewards, but more like friends who shared secrets and had glimpsed each other's true emotions.
Or, it could be the beginning of something more subtle.

"I am the one who should be thanking you, Herbert."

Fulingya looked at him with a complicated expression, but she was no longer shy as before, and on the surface she had regained her usual calm.

"Not only for your help to nature, but also for... the understanding you just had."

He paused, his voice softened, and he smiled, saying, "I apologize again for my impulsiveness, and I thank you as well."

Herbert shook his head and smiled, "Please don't do that. It's my honor to witness and participate in a goddess's 'rebellion'."

The two exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh at each other's "politeness and restraint," making the atmosphere relaxed and peaceful.

After laughing, Herbert knew it was time for him to leave—it was best to stop while he was ahead, otherwise it would easily backfire.

Herbert took his leave, and Freya did not try to stop him.

As she saw Herbert off, she watched him quietly and whispered, "I look forward to seeing you again, Herbert. The Sanctuary of Nature welcomes you anytime."

“I will come again, Freya,” Herbert nodded in promise.

As the mortal turned and walked away towards the vine-covered curtain, the goddess watched his retreating figure, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

Shyness, gratitude, a lingering sense of nostalgia, and a slight dizziness from breaking the rules—something I'd never experienced before.

"……hehe."

Although some problems arose and some unexpected developments almost occurred, He did not regret this "rebellion".

I felt relieved, as if I had opened a window that had been tightly closed and seen a different view outside.

He could even imagine the astonished expression on the face of Aphrodite if she knew all this, which made a faint, slightly smug smile appear on His lips.

Standing alone in the now-empty woodland, Fulingya unconsciously brushed her fingertips across her red lips, where the lingering heat of mortal life seemed to remain.

His "rebellious" act began in one unexpected way and ended in another.

But in any case, something has quietly changed.

Whether it was His relationship with Herbert or His views on the so-called "rules" that had to be followed.

A gentle breeze rustled through the woods, carrying the whispers of leaves, as if telling a story that had just unfolded, a story unknown to outsiders.

It was like the forest's soft laughter in response to the goddess's joy.

Amidst the rustling sounds, a sinister divine will quietly approached.

"I just came to take a look, just one glance..."

The figure of the goddess of winter quietly emerged from the shadows cast by the leaves, and she glanced at Freya, who stood in the forest, with a strange expression.

To be honest, He didn't know what He was thinking right now.

Everything should be under my control, but my mind is in complete chaos right now.

Because of the foolish words of those ignorant believers?

Go on your own?
Are you kidding...

But then, the Goddess of Winter inexplicably returned to the Sanctuary of Nature, intending to tell Fulingya that her previous suggestion was just a joke and shouldn't be taken seriously.

But what kind of reward will be given after that?
Should we change the reward method? Or should we find someone else to reward Herbert?

He really didn't think much about it.

Sigh, I really didn't think much of it...

"Madam, you've arrived."

Fulingya's calm voice sounded from behind, instantly halting the chaotic thoughts in the Goddess of Winter's mind.

!!!

"Uh, I, cough cough!"

The Goddess of Winter knew she would be discovered sooner or later, and she didn't even think about running away. She braced herself, turned around, and nodded to Fulingya, whom she had tricked.

“…Yes, Fluya, I’m here.”

Wow, that was fast!
I haven't figured out how to bring it up yet.

Fortunately, the cold expression He had honed over the years of pretending to be expressionless in front of outsiders came in very handy, preventing Him from revealing His panicked thoughts.

"Is there something you need from me today?"

Upon hearing Fulingya's question, the Goddess of Winter took a soft breath, knowing that delaying it any longer was not a good idea, and thus spoke up:

"Fringa, about that thing I mentioned to you before about rewarding Herbert, did you...do it?"

If you haven't done it yet, you'd better stop now.

You can't do this, so let... cough!

Cough, cough, it's nothing.

It's really nothing.

"Speaking of this, madam..."

Upon hearing this, Fulingya's expression changed, her gaze fixed intently on the Goddess of Winter. After a moment, she gently lowered her head, expressing her heartfelt gratitude:
"Thank you for reminding me, I finally understand what you mean!"

???

The goddess of winter, who was prepared to be scolded, was completely stunned, feeling that something must be wrong with this world.

No!

Why is He thanking me?!

"……what?"

(End of this chapter)