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"Yep! I'll just join you guys!"
Inside the old school building, Yurikawa Hana's voice echoed loudly.
Yotsuya Miko blinked.
Wait… that actually makes sense?
But…
Did Hana even have what it takes to be accepted as one of the Master's familia?
Yotsuya Miko looked up at Lynn.
Lynn smiled at her before saying, "Then let's do it together."
"You and Yuuko will both reincarnate as Devils and join my familia."
Yotsuya Miko let out a breath of relief.
"Yay!"
Yurikawa Hana cheered and hugged Miko tightly.
Miko sighed helplessly but couldn't help feeling happy.
Becoming one of the familia was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for ordinary people like them.
Knowing the truth of the world but having no power to act… That would be a miserable existence.
Just like how she had been before.
Hana had already stepped into this world.
Becoming the Lynn's familia… that was her fortune.
— — —
Meanwhile
A little distance away from the old school building, Yukinoshita Yukino finally let out a sigh of relief.
But her mind kept circling back to one word.
"Familia?"
Even though she had chosen not to stay and listen further… Her sharp mind had already pieced together the bigger picture.
Maybe…
The girls in the Supernatural Research Club were all Lynn's familia?
Maybe…
They had supernatural abilities because they became Lynn's familia?
"Haaah…"
She exhaled deeply and gave up thinking about it.
When she had faced that cursed spirit in the old school building, one thing had been made painfully clear to her.
She was just an ordinary person.
Against creatures like that, she could do nothing!
She had no desire to be caught up in supernatural affairs any longer.
"Y-Yukino…"
Suddenly, Yuigahama Yui tugged at her sleeve, her voice trembling.
"L-Look…!"
Yukino frowned and raised her head, only for her pupils to shrink in shock.
"Can you see? Can you see?"
Yukino's face stiffened.
On the streets of Shuchiin Academy…There were spirits everywhere!
No…It wasn't just Shuchiin!
She looked further beyond the school gates.
Even outside…The entire city was swarming with spirits!!
"Y-Yukino…"
Yuigahama Yui forced a smile, her lips trembling as she stammered, "A-Are those…?"
"Don't say it!"
Yukino sharply cut her off.
Yui instantly fell silent.
"Just act like we can't see them…" Yukino muttered under her breath.
On the surface, she looked composed.
But if one listened closely, they would hear the slight tremor in her voice.
"Can you see me?"
If these spirits realized they could be seen…Something terrifying would happen, wouldn't it?
Her lips turned pale.
Why…
Why had the world become like this?
Was this… the real truth of the world?
Suddenly, she recalled what Lynn had said back in the old school building.
"Once you see the real world, there's no turning back."
So this was what he meant by "no turning back"?
She clenched her fists tightly, her heart pounding rapidly.
What should she do? What could she do?
Just then, a cursed spirit appeared before them—hooded, its face twisted in a hideous snarl, its breath carrying a rotten stink.
"Can you see? Can you see me?"
Terrifying.
These spirits were terrifying!
Should she…
Should she go back to the old school building and find Lynn and the others?
But they had left so decisively—would they really go back with their tails between their legs?
"Can you see me!!"
Suddenly!
The spirit lunged forward!
Yukinoshita Yukino's body trembled slightly.
Something... had leaked out...
— — —
Inside the old school building.
Since the process of turning them into Devils was about to begin, Lynn needed a clean room.
So, the group followed Kanoe Yuuko to her personal room.
"Great! Looks like my room hasn't been affected at all."
Floating in midair, Yuuko spread her arms wide and smiled.
"Welcome to Yuuko's private shelter!"
Lynn glanced around.
Yep, it had a very girly vibe.
Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed. "I never expected someone who looks so mature to have such a cute and girlish room."
Then she muttered under her breath, "Not to mention, she's technically a fifty or sixty-year-old ghost…"
Lynn took out a Devil's Piece and asked, "Who wants to go first?"
Hana enthusiastically raised her hand high, but then she dove straight into Lynn's chest, rubbing against him affectionately.
"Me first! Me first!"
Lynn smiled. "Alright, then take off your clothes."
"Huh?"
Yuuko froze for a moment, looking at him in surprise before grinning playfully. "So, the ritual for turning into a Devil has an interesting requirement, huh?"
She pressed her body against him slightly, then pulled down her collar, revealing a deep separation while putting on a shy expression.
"L-Like this?"
Lynn showed no embarrassment, admiring her for a moment before stating, "You need to take everything off."
Kanoe Yuuko's expression stiffened slightly. "S-Such a greedy man."
She wasn't wearing anything underneath.
But since he had already said it…
Slowly, Yuuko began removing her clothes, revealing her stunning figure to Lynn without hesitation.
"EHHHH?!"
Hana covered her eyes but left a big gap between her fingers.
She actually took it all off!
So embarrassing!!
Kasumigaoka Utaha twitched slightly. "This ghost… really doesn't wear anything!"
"Hmph!"
Yuuko puffed up her chest. "Wearing clothes is uncomfortable for a ghost, you know."
Lynn picked up the Devil's Piece. "Front or back?"
After a brief explanation about engraving the Blessing, Yuuko finally understood.
"Oh, I see. So that's why I had to take off my clothes."
Her eyes twinkled mischievously as she feigned shyness. "W-Well… wherever you like, Lynn."
Since she had already given her consent, Lynn didn't hesitate and placed it on the front... After Shizuka did the same, it became his favorite spot—but can anyone really blame him?
"I-It feels like something… is entering me!"
Kanoe Yuuko moaned, her face flushing.
Kasumigaoka Utaha gritted her teeth. "This woman… she's definitely doing this on purpose!"
Buzz—
The ritual was complete.
Yuuko's Blessing information appeared.
— — —
[Kanoe Yuuko]
→Rank: Low-Class Devil
→Race: Devil
→Master: Lynn Valifer
→Stats:
•Strength: I0
•Agility: I0
•Endurance: I0
•Magic: I0
→Unique Abilities: [Ghost Devil]
—[Ghost Devil]—
•Will-o'-the-Wisp
•Earthbound Spirit (Activates Domain: Twilight Maiden's Sanctuary)
•Demonization (Ultimate Ghost Mode)
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[Ding! You have obtained Familia member 'Kanoe Yuuko'!]
[Ding! Your Familia member has reincarnated as a special Devil—'Ghost Devil'!]
[Ding! You have acquired the skill 'Ghost Devil'!]
[Ding! Your power has slightly increased!]
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