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Lynn gave a simple explanation of the Blessing System's abilities.
Hearing this, Seitenshi's eyes flickered with realization.
She tightly gripped the piece of paper detailing her blessing, her heart filled with complicated emotions.
She had always dreamed of saving the Cursed Children—but lacked the power to do so.
The only way to achieve her goal was by making a deal with a Devil.
She had expected things to turn strange. After all, Devils were said to be wicked, treacherous beings.
She had already prepared herself to offer everything.
So why... why had things turned out like this?
Upon reincarnating as a Devil— She had gained immense physical strength, supernatural magic, an extended lifespan, and slowed aging.
She looked at the blessing information and pressed her lips together.
This was— A complete and utter reward!
"..."
Seitenshi remained silent, her expression torn.
Did someone like her... truly deserve such a thing?
She was nothing more than a figurehead.
At just seventeen, she had been pushed into her position as a mere mascot.
Smack!
A warm, broad hand landed on her head.
Snapping out of her daze, she tilted her face slightly upward and blankly stared at Lynn.
"How does it feel to be a Devil?"
Her gaze dropped, unable to meet his eyes.
Softly, she whispered, "It... feels amazing."
Her body still appeared delicate, but she could feel the explosive power hidden within her.
Now that she was a Devil, she could accomplish things she never could as a human.
Like the Cursed Children after unlocking their abilities—
No. Even stronger than that!
After all, she was only a Low-Class Devil right now.
With the Blessing System, she had limitless potential for growth!
"But..."
Biting her lip, she hesitated before asking in a self-conscious voice, "Lynn-san, why did you choose me?"
Obviously, it was because she signed the [Devil's Contract]. And because the [Devil's Piece] had lit up for her.
That's what Lynn thought to himself.
But he didn't say it aloud.
He could tell—her mindset was a little off.
On the surface, she carried herself as a noble, calm, and composed ruler.
But deep down, she was just a sensitive, insecure girl.
At the end of the day, despite holding the highest authority in the Tokyo Area—She was still just a student.
"Do I... really deserve to follow you?" Her voice was filled with uncertainty.
"Don't overthink it."
Lynn ruffled her hair with a chuckle.
"It's not up to you to decide whether you're worthy—it's up to me."
Well, technically, it was up to the Devil's Piece.
And since the piece had recognized her—
"Without a doubt, you're exactly the kind of talent I need."
She stared at him, dumbfounded.
His warm smile shattered the haze of self-doubt in her heart.
Lynn pinched her cheek lightly and continued, "Besides, your status is pretty useful in this world."
Gathering the Cursed Children would take far longer without her help.
Right now, his Familia didn't have enough manpower.
Hearing Lynn's words, her gaze turned serious.
"Please, give me any command, Lynn-san!"
Now that she was allowed to follow him— She would prove her worth!
She refused to be just a pretty face!
Lynn, still pinching her cheek, smirked.
"No rush. First, take some time to test your own abilities."
"Mmm..."
It was only then that Seitenshi noticed Lynn was still pinching her cheek.
She pursed her lips slightly but didn't resist.
Compared to the blessing Lynn had granted her, a little face-pinching was nothing.
Still...
It was the first time a boy had touched her like this, and she couldn't help but feel a little shy.
Forcing herself to focus, she turned her attention back to the blessing information in her hand.
Following Lynn's suggestion, she ignored her base stats, which were all currently at i0.
However, her gaze lingered on the section labeled 'Master' for a moment.
"Master..."
A strange feeling stirred within her.
Her heartbeat quickened, and she hastily shifted her eyes to the Unique Abilities section at the bottom.
"[Ideal Devil]"
A complicated look crossed her face.
That name... it gave her a strange, indescribable feeling.
Was it mocking her for being an idealist?
"Hmm! Peace Domain and Utopia."
Those were the exact societal structures she had once strived for.
Yet, she had never been able to make them a reality.
In fact—
She hadn't even taken the first step.
"These abilities... suit me perfectly."
She had always been a peace-lover, never one for conflict.
A true pacifist.
Seeing that she had finished reading her status, Lynn leaned back in her office chair and casually flipped through the documents on her desk.
Among them were policies like The New Gastrea Law, The New Humanity Project, Special Forces Reports, and Cursed Children Welfare Plans.
He glanced through them but couldn't make sense of any of it.
After skimming briefly, he gave up
Even though he had watched Black Bullet before—
This was now a real, living world.
Many of its social structures were different from the ones in his original world.
Thinking about it, he decided not to come up with a strategy himself.
He had someone far more familiar with this world right in front of him.
Why waste brain cells?
Tapping his finger rhythmically against the desk, he spoke up.
"I plan to reincarnate all of the Cursed Children as Devils."
"Once they become Devils, the Gastrea virus in their bodies will be completely neutralized."
"And in the process, I gain more Familia members."
"Familia? What does it mean?""
The newly reborn Devil, Seitenshi, tilted her head in confusion.
She knew that, after signing the contract, she now completely belonged to Lynn.
But she wasn't familiar with the concept of Familia.
Lynn patiently explained it to her.
"Oh! I see."
She finally understood.
Basically, they were servants who followed and served Lynn.
She had no objections.
After all, becoming Lynn's subordinate had already granted her great power and potential.
More importantly—He had promised to save the Cursed Children.
As for the Cursed Children themselves? She was sure they would be overjoyed.
Even if they weren't granted power, just being accepted by someone would be enough to make them happy.
And now—On top of that, they would even regain normal bodies!
To the Cursed Children, Lynn was nothing short of a miracle.
"Lynn-san, what do I need to do?"
Her expression was serious and determined.
"Find all the Cursed Children and gather them together. Once they're ready, I'll reincarnate them one by one."
That was his order.
Seitenshi took a deep breath.
Her blue eyes shone with unwavering resolve.
"Understood!"
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