(700 power stones bonus)
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After testing Shiina Mahiru's abilities, Saeko helped her gain some experience.
Once they were done, Mahiru had no intention of going home.
A house where she lived alone... there was nothing worth going back to.
With a determined look, she said, "Since I've become one of Lynn-san's familiars, it's only right for me to take care of him!"
"So, housework, cooking, and all that—just leave it to me!"
Rolling up her sleeves, she radiated enthusiasm.
Ah... such a strong sense of domesticity...
Utaha and Miko exchanged subtle glances.
Miko began to reflect on herself.
She hadn't really taken care of her master much...
Determined, she decided she'd ask her mom for cooking lessons as soon as they got back!
As for Utaha, she had taken care of Lynn for a while back when they lived together.
But she had done a terrible job at it.
To the point that Lynn had outright banned her from the kitchen.
Recalling those embarrassing memories, Utaha slumped in defeat.
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"Saeko, let's begin the level-up process."
"Yes, Master."
Busujima Saeko removed her clothes and lay face down on the bed, waiting for Lynn to grant her a level-up.
As he let a drop of his blood fall onto her back, her Status appeared.
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[Busujima Saeko ]
→Rank: Low-Class Devil
→Race: Devil
→Master: Lynn Valifer
→Stats:
•Strength: SSS 1378
•Agility: SS 1096
•Endurance: SS 1035
•Magic: SS 1028
→Unique Abilities:[Bloodlust](Details omitted) & [Blade Devil](Details omitted)
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Her stats had nearly hit their limits. No matter how much she trained, they probably wouldn't increase much more.
Lynn praised her, "Not bad. You've done really well."
No, "not bad" was an understatement. Among his familia, only Saeko had reached this level. The others weren't even close.
And her growth rate was on an entirely different level.
[Bloodlust]was truly a powerful ability.
"Mmm~" Saeko let out a soft hum.
Just hearing Lynn's praise made her feel happy for a long time.
"Alright, time for the upgrade." Lynn focused and placed his hand on her smooth back.
This was his first time leveling up a familiar, so he wasn't sure what to expect.
"Level Ascension!"
He silently activated the skill.
TheDevil's Piece ability on his status screen lit up instantly.
At the same time, a glow spread across Saeko's back.
Buzz—
The glow lasted for a moment before fading, revealing her updated status.
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[Busujima Saeko]
→Rank:Mid-Class Devil
→Race: Devil
→Master: Lynn Valifer
→Stats:
•Strength: I0
•Agility: I0
•Endurance: I0
•Magic: I0
→Unique Abilities: Bloodlust & Blade Devil
—[Bloodlust]—
•The stronger the desire for slaughter, the faster stats increase.
•Removes certain limitations.
—[Blade Devil]—
•Slashing Technique
•Swordsmanship (Can master blade techniques instantly upon seeing them)
•Blade Armor.
•Accelerated Strength Growth
•Accelerated Agility Growth
•Devil Transformation (Weaponized Body)
→Development Ability: Swordmaster (Increases attack power when using bladed weapons): i
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"A Development Ability?"
Lynn was momentarily surprised.
His Blessing System now included development abilities after leveling up.
She had also officially become a Mid-Class Devil.
And...Lynn squinted.
Her Devil Blade skill had undergone slight changes.
Blade Armor?
He decided to set that aside for now—there were more pressing matters.
Because of this level-up, not only had Saeko advanced...
As her master, he had also received a feedback boost, breaking through from High-Class Devil to Ultimate-Class Devil.
System notifications popped up in rapid succession.
[Ding! Your familiar 'Busujima Saeko' has advanced to Mid-Class Devil!]
[Ding! Your power has increased!]
[Ding! Your rank has broken through!]
[Ding! Your skill 'Devil's Piece' has undergone a slight change!]
Lynn narrowed his eyes at the last notification.
Devil's Piece was his core ability—whether the change was good or bad, he wasn't sure.
Opening his status screen, he examined the details.
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[Lynn Valifer]
→Race: Devil
→Rank: Ultimate-Class Devil
→Authority: None
→Familia: Kasumigaoka Utaha, Yotsuya Miko, Busujima Saeko, Marikawa Shizuka, Shiina Mahiru
→Skills:
•Devil's Piece
•Devil's Contract
•Magic Release
•Archivist Devil
•Spirit Devil
•Blade Devil
•Healing Devil
•Fallen Devil
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His rank had indeed changed. High-Class Devil had become Ultimate-Class Devil.
With five familia members now, plus Saeko's level-up, his own power had finally undergone another leap forward.
Rising two ranks in less than a month...
If people found out, they'd probably be insanely jealous.
Especially someone like Rias, who had been stuck at High-Class Devil for a long time.
Feeling his strength surge, Lynn couldn't help but smile.
But the most important thing was still the change in Devil's Piece.
Focusing his mind, he clicked on the skill.
In an instant, he found himself surrounded by an endless starry sky.
His eyes widened in confusion.
"This is..."
Touching his chin, he observed carefully.
"Five chess pieces... orbiting around me?"
Lynn frowned in thought. "So what does this mean?"
Five pieces... they likely represented Utaha and the others.
And he, as their master, was the core at the center?
So...Did this starry space represent his familia shape?
"..."
"So after all that... I just got a fancy new display?"
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