Diary of Guarding Monster Girls-Chapter 557 - 329 Mirror Elf (6.2K, 1st update)

The Third Commandment Hall, within the monastery, has always been regarded as a terrifying prison that holds the most vicious and evil heretic prisoners.

Although nowadays it can basically be considered Herbert’s free playground, this only applies to the floors he has already conquered.

Although the strength of the imprisoned Monster Girls isn’t completely arranged according to power, the last few floors hold even more powerful and dangerous beings.

Herbert, although he has met all the prisoners under the guidance of the Archbishop, has had his memories sealed from the fifth layer onwards.

He has some fragmented and blurry memories, but he doesn’t remember exactly what he saw.

He only knows he has been there, and that’s all that remains.

It’s like waking up from an ephemeral dream with no trace, opening his eyes and finding everything gone.

In the dream, he felt fulfilled, but he couldn’t bring anything back to reality—not even the details of the battles.

Oh, to be too absolute, it’s not that he couldn’t bring anything back.

At least, at certain times, the underwear still needed washing.

The Archbishop’s protective seal couldn’t be undone even with Nenasha’s help; Herbert would have to wait until he truly had the ability to enter before unlocking it.

But now, as Herbert steps into the sixth layer, memories regarding the sixth layer finally fully awaken.

Sixth layer, Mirror Space.

It is also known as the "Prism Corridor."

In this corridor prison entirely composed of mirrors, lies a nearly endless Mirror Space.

And this endless Mirror Space is the most unbearable torment for the prisoners held here.

Herbert no longer has to ask for their names.

He remembers them.

[Faceless], [Silver-Tongued Magic Mirror], [Mirror Person]—Lukalia

The Archbishop gave very little introduction of this prisoner, not mentioning her origins or reasons for being confined here.

He simply said she wasn’t particularly dangerous, although she holds an Epic tier, she lacks considerable combat abilities.

However, this does not mean one can relax their vigilance towards Lukalia.

Because in another sense, she is an extremely dangerous demon.

In terms of destructiveness, she even surpasses Valentina!

Lukalia belongs to the race of the Mirror Elf.

Just like the common Flower Elf, Tree Elf, Water Elves... Mirror Elves, these are a type of elf accompanying specific environments.

And because mirrors are not commonly found in natural environments, the population of Mirror Elves is extremely rare, making them a rare species among elves.

Like all elf-type demons, Mirror Elves have a bad temperament and love pranks.

However, due to differences in moral concepts, not everyone can accept their "pranks."

Alright, actually most people cannot accept them.

Mirror Elves will hide in others’ mirrors, replacing the original reflection of the mirror’s owner, observing those who look in the mirror and mimicking their habits.

Additionally, they perversely leave tiny flaws, waiting for the thrill of being discovered.

For instance, making the reflection move a moment slower, hinting the mirror gazer to notice, but returning to normal upon attention.

Or leaving subtle imperfections, silver hair, pupils, teeth... allowing the mirror gazer to spot the differences.

Once completely discovered, the Mirror Elf will blatantly mock with the observer’s image.

When the residing mirror breaks, they will hide in other mirrors and continue their pranks for a while, enjoying the surprised reactions of their victims.

They escape when bored, leaving the thoroughly teased mirror gazer suspicious of all reflective surfaces for a long time.

And this is merely what the weakest Mirror Elves do for pranks.

Once Mirror Elves evolve to Middle Tier, they upgrade their pranking methods.

They no longer settle for remaining in the mirror.

Mirror Elves indulge in their favorite activity—impersonation.

They pull the mirror gazer into the mirror, disguising themselves as that person and living outside.

This time varies, from just a few days to several months.

When bored or discovered (typically intentionally revealing flaws), they release the original owner they imprisoned.

And with their increased power, their mimicry skills also enhance.

High-tier Mirror Elves can emulate their target’s abilities at up to seventy percent proficiency.

With this mimicry, they become harder to uncover.

If not discovered, they can impersonate someone for years, even decades!

For the original owner, being imprisoned and having their life taken over is undeniably tragic.

And for the original owner’s family and friends, it’s equally frightening!

When someone close and dear is replaced unknowingly, it truly is a horrifying situation.

Thankfully, Mirror Elves remain true to their nature, always revealing flaws in anticipation of discovery.

And generally, they don’t seek to kill the person they mimic.

After all, to the Mirror Elves, it’s just a playful prank.

Killing seems unnecessary.

Mirror Elves are certainly not kind, but they’re not excessively evil either.

Dangerous, yes, but not deadly.

Of course, this basic information doesn’t allow Herbert to lower his guard.