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A perfect dogeza.
Lynn lowered his head slightly, giving his evaluation with a serious expression.
Miyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya had their foreheads pressed firmly against the floor, their large chests squished beneath them, visibly distorted from the pressure.
Lynn simply watched them without saying a word.
The atmosphere grew heavier, the silence stretching unbearably. Neither of them dared to move, but as time passed, their hearts sank deeper, a sense of despair creeping in like an encroaching shadow.
Kasumigaoka Utaha had also witnessed the scene unfold.
After spending half a month together, she had grown quite familiar with Rei and Saya. She didn't have a bad impression of them.
At first, they had a certain spoiled air about them, but it wasn't anything too unbearable.
Just looking at their appearances and figures, it was clear that before the apocalypse, they had been the kind of girls who drew plenty of attention.
A bit of pampering was only natural.
If not for the end of the world, they would have had promising, comfortable lives ahead of them.
Both came from well-off families—Takagi Saya, in particular, was practically a noble young lady.
But then, the apocalypse happened, and everything crumbled under the relentless wave of the undead.
Over the past half-month, though, they had adapted.
Their work in logistics had become increasingly efficient and well-organized.
Their former delicate demeanor? Completely gone. At least to Utaha, they were no longer irritating.
She couldn't understand why Lynn hadn't accepted them as his servants yet.
They were beautiful girls, after all.
And from what she knew about Lynn, if he hadn't intended to take them in, he probably wouldn't have brought them along in the first place.
Still, whether or not they became part of his peerage (familia) was Lynn's decision. As one of his servants, Utaha had no intention of interfering.
Meanwhile, from the kitchen, Shiina Mahiru peeked out, her little head sticking out just enough to observe. She was still holding a ladle in her hand.
She let out a soft "Eh?" before poking Utaha's side and whispering, "Wait… they're not already part of the peerage?"
Utaha shook her head.
Minute by minute, time ticked away.
Just as Rei and Saya felt the last traces of hope slipping away, Lynn suddenly smiled.
"Alright."
The two girls' heads snapped up, their eyes filled with disbelief. Then, realization hit, and joy flooded in, their emotions surging uncontrollably.
Tears streamed down their cheeks.
Rei wiped at her eyes, choking on her words. "I… I thought Lord Lynn didn't want us anymore."
"M-Me too," Saya sobbed, burying her face in her hands.
That feeling—the sudden drop into the pits of despair, only to be pulled back up into heaven—was unforgettable.
Lynn reached out, placing his hands gently on their heads, his thumbs softly stroking their hair.
"Relax. Good girls deserve rewards."
"You two have done well these past weeks. Naturally, I'll reward you."
At that, Rei and Saya broke down completely, sobbing uncontrollably.
Rei, still on her knees, crawled forward and wrapped her arms around Lynn's leg, clinging to him like her life depended on it, tears soaking into his pants.
All the emotions she had suppressed came pouring out—the confusion, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty of living in the apocalypse.
Every single night. Until Lynn accepted her, she had never once felt safe. She would often jolt awake in the middle of the night, haunted by nightmares of being discarded.
Terrified that one day, she would wake up only to see Lynn's cold gaze and hear the words: You're no longer useful.
So now, receiving his acknowledgment, she wanted nothing more than to merge herself completely into him.
Seeing Rei's reaction, Saya quickly followed suit, hugging Lynn's other leg tightly.
In an instant, his legs were completely trapped between two soft, trembling bodies.
Lynn's eyes flickered with an unreadable emotion, his lips curling into a deep, knowing smile.
"Ah, without a doubt, that's the smile of a Devil," Utaha muttered internally.
Lynn… truly lived up to the title of Devil.
Seeing his expression, Utaha finally understood what he had been doing all this time.
Lynn had seen right through Rei and Saya from the beginning.
Even in the apocalypse, they hadn't fully let go of their past mindsets from modern society.
That was why, at times, traces of their former selves still surfaced.
But now…There was no trace of that left.
They had been completely tamed by Lynn.
The methods of a Devil were truly terrifying.
"…Oh wait, I'm a Devil too? Never mind then."
Once their crying subsided, Lynn patted their heads and took a seat on the couch.
Rei and Saya immediately stopped their tears and scrambled to kneel in front of him again, positioning themselves so his hands could rest easily on their heads.
"How obedient."
A flash of satisfaction crossed Lynn's eyes.
Waiting half a month had paid off.
Though he had expected them to last a bit longer, he wasn't disappointed to see them surrender today.
What Lynn didn't know was that Rei and Saya had given in long ago—they were just too scared to admit it.
If they voiced their desires and were rejected, what would they do then?
Living in this apocalyptic world had already smoothed out all their rough edges.
Compared to other survivors, they were incredibly lucky to have found Lynn.
Not only was he powerful, but he was also incredibly attractive.
To them, giving themselves to him wasn't a loss—it was an absolute gain. Because Lynn would grant them power in return!
Lynn reached out and pinched their cheeks before conjuring two Devil's Pieces.
"Let me confirm this—once you become my peerage, you will belong to me completely."
"Mm! Mm!!" x2
Rei and Saya nodded vigorously, eyes shining with anticipation, without a hint of hesitation.
"Good. Then strip."
Without any delay, they quickly started undressing.
They had never witnessed a Devil's Reincarnation before, nor did they know why they had to remove their clothing.
But! If Lord Lynn told them to strip, then they would strip!
Not knowing if he meant only the top or the bottom, they played it safe—And removed everything.
They did it swiftly, without hesitation.
In mere moments, two completely bare figures knelt before Lynn.
Their heads tilted upward like obedient puppies, gazing at him pitifully.
But if one looked closely, a soft pink blush had spread across their skin.
It was their first time exposing themselves entirely to a man.
They had undressed quickly, but that didn't mean they weren't embarrassed.
Still, their fear overpowered their shame.
What if they hesitated and missed their chance to become Lynn's servants?
Fighting back their shyness, Rei and Saya bared themselves completely for Lynn.
Lynn, unfazed, openly admired the view.
After all, from now on, they belonged to him.
Holding the chess pieces, he asked, "Front or back?"
Rei and Saya exchanged glances before answering in unison: "Whichever Lord Lynn prefers!"
"…"
"Good!"
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