Chapter 41: Slowly But Surely
"Mmmn~"
"Haa… Haa… Ahhn… My… my body feels… so strange… ngh~"
Plop!
Utaha's vision blurred for a moment as a shiver ran through her body.
She parted her trembling lips, her breath hot and uneven, before swallowing every drop of Lynn's saliva, savoring the intimate exchange as warmth spread through her, amplifying the effects of the magic replenishment.
Mahiru, who had just joined Lynn's Peerage, widened her eyes, her pupils trembling violently.
As a new member, witnessing such an intense scene right away left her little heart flustered, beating rapidly.
Utaha noticed her exaggerated reaction, looked away, and muttered under her breath, "It's just something new to her."
It's just magic replenishment.
Yes, just replenishing magic!
Utaha quickly composed herself and even began explaining the concept of magic replenishment to the newcomer, passing on some of her own experiences.
Wait… why am I even explaining this to her?
Utaha's popular science session abruptly halted.
What if Mahiru used magic replenishment as an excuse to get closer to Lynn in the future?!
Lynn was already busy every day. The least she could do was let him have some proper rest!
"…?"
Mahiru stared at Utaha in confusion.
Why did she stop explaining?
She wasn't done listening yet!
Lynn, on the other hand, wasn't paying attention to their small drama.
Since Mahiru was quickly getting acquainted with everyone, he was more than happy to see it happen.
Not far away, Miko was looking at him eagerly.
Raising an eyebrow, Lynn smirked. "What's wrong, Miko? Do you need magic replenishment too?"
"No, no, no! I-I-I—!"
Miko instantly panicked, frantically waving her hands in denial.
But Lynn could see she was exhausted. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward her.
"That won't do. How can you level up properly if you don't restore your stamina and magic power?"
"Mmm~!"
Miko's eyes widened in shock as something soft and warm pressed against her lips.
A deep blush spread across her face, heat pooling in her chest.
Despite the shyness gripping her, her body showed no signs of resistance, if anything, a tingling sensation coursed through her veins, making her head spin.
Her trembling hand rested lightly against Lynn's chest as she stared at him, dazed.
Is this… a kiss…?
"Ahhh~ Yeshhh~ Th-This… feels so good…!"
Her vision blurred, her body surrendering to the intoxicating pleasure.
Strange… it smells like… orange lipstick…
Wait… this scent… It's just like Utaha-senpai's…
The kiss didn't last long.
Lynn quickly pulled away.
But Miko still felt breathless, her fingers instinctively touching her lips.
A strange, unfamiliar feeling swirled in her heart.
Her first kiss…
It wasn't… bad?
On the other side, Utaha rolled her eyes at the scene, feeling utterly helpless.
She unconsciously kicked the air with her foot and muttered, "I knew Miko wouldn't escape either."
At this rate, wouldn't she fall behind Miko?
The thought sent a chill through Utaha's spine.
No!
I need to find a chance to get myself into Lynn's bed!
Mahiru, still watching, was a little surprised.
She finally understood the significance of their Peerage name.
She whispered softly, "So it really is a harem…"
Then, she inevitably thought about herself.
A faint blush crept up her face.
Would she also… eventually…?
No, no, no! I can't think about this!
After letting Miko experience magic replenishment, Lynn turned his attention to their Peerage base in the Zombie World.
It had already been half a month since he arrived here.
The area surrounding their base had been almost entirely developed.
In fact, there weren't even enough zombies left in the vicinity for Saeko and the others to grind for experience.
Utaha and Miko were fine.
Since they had school during the week, they only leveled up at night.
But Saeko and Shizuka were native to this world.
With society already collapsed, they no longer had work or school to attend.
That meant… all they did was kill.
Or rather, Saeko was the one doing all the killing.
Before the apocalypse, she had always been suppressing her true nature.
But now, she could finally let loose.
And Saeko had no intention of stopping.
As a result, Shizuka, who was constantly dragged along, complained endlessly.
But the results spoke for themselves.
Shizuka's progress aside, Saeko's growth rate was insane!
A few days ago, during an update to the system, she had even broken through SS-rank and reached SSS-rank!
However, the higher she climbed, the slower her progress became.
Lynn estimated that Saeko had almost reached the limit of a lower-class demon.
If things continued at this pace, she wouldn't be able to break through further without spending years grinding.
If there was still no progress today, he would upgrade her.
Lynn already had a plan in mind.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten the reason he brought Mahiru here.
"Mahiru, it's time to test your ability."
"Yes!"
Mahiru straightened her back.
She looked nervous, instinctively clasping her hands together.
It's finally time…
She had no idea what her ability was truly like.
Just reading the description didn't give her a clear picture.
"Saeko."
"Yes, Master!"
Hearing Lynn's voice, Saeko immediately understood his intentions.
The moment she moved, it was like an arrow being loosed from a bow.
She shot forward, leaving only cracks in the ground where she once stood.
Her attributes had already reached the limits of a lower-class demon.
Her physical strength was now far beyond what it once was!
In just a few minutes, Saeko had drawn a horde of scattered zombies toward them.
"So these are… zombies?"
Mahiru clenched her fists, taking deep breaths.
Lynn had already explained the situation in the Zombie World before bringing her here.
But seeing the creatures firsthand, she couldn't help but feel the same unease that Utaha and the others had when they first arrived.
Lynn thought for a moment.
Considering Mahiru's ability, he gave an order.
"Rei, go grab a pistol."
"Ah, right! On it!"
Rei snapped out of her daze and hurried off.
The firearms in Rika Minami's room had been discovered long ago.
But no one in Lynn's Peerage had really used them.
They had only tested them out a little before leaving them to collect dust.
But for Mahiru, a gun might actually be useful.
Her ability, Fallen Wings, was likely a large-scale area attack.
But its magic consumption was probably high.
With Mahiru's current magic reserves, she wouldn't be able to keep it active indefinitely.
That's why a low-consumption, single-target attack method was necessary.
By channeling attribute magic into bullets, she could fire precise, effective attacks.
While waiting for Rei to return, they wouldn't sit around idly.
"Mahiru, try activating Fallen Wings first."
"Okay!"
Mahiru nodded firmly.
Closing her eyes, she focused on the power within her body.
"Hnn…!"
She could feel something emerging from her back.
Whoosh!
A single black feather drifted across the night sky.
Then—
A pair of massive black wings, nearly three meters wide, unfurled from her shoulder blades!
The deep, gloomy color clashed with Mahiru's otherwise holy appearance…
Yet it exuded an irresistible, decadent allure.
(To be continued.)
Chapter 42: Yeah For Learning Purposes (BONUS)
Staring at the black wings behind Mahiru, Utaha's eyes flashed with surprise.
She couldn't help but wonder, "Could she actually be a fallen angel?"
Those wings were clearly different from devil wings.
"Looks like this newcomer is anything but ordinary," Saeko remarked as she approached, giving her evaluation.
"Homewrecker," Utaha rolled her eyes at her.
Her resentment could fill a bucket.
Having to listen to her "performance" every night just to fall asleep, how could she not be resentful?
On the other side—
Mahiru flapped her wings, reaching out curiously to touch them.
They're warm!
And when she touched them, she could feel it, just like how she could feel her tail.
Thinking about her tail, Mahiru's face flushed.
That tail… was an improper organ!
Lynn walked closer and reached out to touch her wings.
Hmm, feels like petting a cat.
"Hnn…"
Mahiru's eyes flickered with nervousness.
Lynn's touch gave her a strange sensation, one she hadn't felt when touching them herself.
Why does it feel different when Lynn touches me?
It's… really comfortable.
A dangerous thought crossed her mind.
She suddenly had the urge to curl up in Lynn's arms and let him pet her.
"Mahiru, try attacking those zombies."
Lynn's voice snapped her back to reality.
"Ah…! O-okay!"
She panicked for a moment.
Lynn sighed. "Your wings, use your wings."
At his reminder, Mahiru quickly regained her composure.
Whoosh.
Her black wings swung forward under her control.
A strong gust of wind sent her golden hair into disarray.
The black feathers shimmered, flickering with light and dark energy.
Swoosh—!
The sound of something slicing through the air echoed under the night sky.
Like black and white arrows.
Boom! Boom!
The feathers pierced through the zombies, embedding into the filthy ground, creating crater-sized holes.
Not bad.
For a newly transformed Low-Class Devil, this was a decent level of power.
Lynn shifted his gaze from the ground back to the zombies.
What intrigued him more was Mahiru's light and dark attributes.
The zombies struck by the light-attribute feathers slowly dissolved, as if being burned by holy flames, releasing wisps of white smoke.
Meanwhile, those pierced by the dark-attribute feathers were engulfed by a swirling mass of shadowy energy, as though being devoured by a black hole.
Burning and corrosion?
Mahiru's attributes seemed to inflict debuffs on enemies.
And…
Light is naturally the bane of devils.
Lynn turned his head.
At some point, Utaha and the others had backed away, now standing dozens of meters from Mahiru.
When Utaha met Lynn's gaze, she let out an awkward laugh, rubbing her arms uncomfortably.
Her gaze toward Mahiru carried a hint of fear.
"Master… are you sure Mahiru isn't a real fallen angel?"
Her expression was complicated.
Had Lynn actually corrupted an angel and led her to fall?
Otherwise, how could Mahiru possess light-based abilities?
When that light attribute manifested, Utaha's instincts screamed danger, as though she had just met a natural enemy.
Even Saeko and the others weren't spared from that uneasy feeling.
Who would believe she was a devil at this point?!
Lynn didn't bother explaining. "Mahiru, show them your devil wings."
Rather than wasting words, it was better to provide direct evidence.
Mahiru quickly complied, revealing her devil wings without hesitation.
She didn't want her abilities to create a rift between her and the others.
To her, since they were all Lynn's Peerage, they were family.
And she cherished her family.
So she didn't want any misunderstandings.
"Alright, she's definitely a devil…" Utaha muttered, her tone complex.
A devil possessing the characteristics of a fallen angel…
Even exuding a holy aura akin to an angel…
This is… hard to judge.
Just then.
"Master Lynn, here's the gun!"
Rei came running over, slightly out of breath, her chest bouncing with each step.
Lynn took the firearm.
A Desert Eagle.
It looked a little out of place in Mahiru's small hands, and the recoil would be pretty intense.
But…
Mahiru was a devil now.
She could handle it.
"Try infusing it with light magic and fire a shot."
Mahiru took the gun, her expression serious.
She slowly infused it with light energy before pulling the trigger.
Bang!
"Ah… I missed…"
Mahiru curled her toes awkwardly.
Lynn sighed. "That's my fault. I forgot you've never used a gun before."
After thinking for a moment, he moved behind her, placing his hands over hers.
Mahiru froze.
Her wings instinctively folded back, letting Lynn get closer.
Lynn didn't hesitate, guiding her hand and saying, "Keep channeling light magic."
"Hmnn~"
Mahiru's voice came out strangely.
Lynn's breath…
His lips were near her ear…
And that was… her weak spot.
Her body trembled slightly, her voice getting softer, and without realizing it, she leaned into Lynn's chest.
Utaha: …?
Since when did shooting practice come with perks like this?
Saeko's eyes glinted. "It seems I should learn how to shoot, too."
Utaha quickly followed up, "Well, I can't let you outdo me. I'm the most diligent and eager to learn, after all."
Miko: …...
This was getting ridiculous.
Were they actually trying to learn how to shoot?
Or was this just an excuse?
Bang! Bang! Bang!
While the others entertained their own thoughts, Lynn focused on helping Mahiru fire more bullets into the zombies.
The result?
"The effect is… mediocre."
Lynn frowned slightly.
But this wasn't Mahiru's fault.
"Ordinary human weapons can't channel large amounts of magic power."
"Still, it's usable for now."
It looked like he needed to find a suitable weapon for Mahiru.
And…
Zombies weren't an ideal test subject for her light-attribute attacks.
To properly test its effectiveness against devils, they needed to find a stray devil.
Lynn released Mahiru's hand.
Mahiru immediately felt a strange sense of loss.
It wasn't until a few moments later that she realized…
She was still leaning against Lynn's chest.
"Ah—S-Sorry!"
Flustered, she quickly straightened up, her face turning a deep red.
Lynn chuckled. "It's fine. If you want to lean, you can keep leaning."
His lips curled into a teasing smirk.
Mahiru's brain short-circuited.
Sizzle—
It felt like her head was overheating.
(To be continued.)
Chapter 43: Upgrades
After testing Mahiru's abilities, she asked Saeko to help her gain some combat experience.
Once they finished.
Mahiru had no intention of returning home.
With no one waiting for her, there was nothing worth going back to.
She looked at Lynn seriously and declared, "Since I've become part of Mr. Lynn's family, I must take responsibility for taking care of him!"
"So, leave the housework and cooking to me!"
Rolling up her sleeves, Mahiru was filled with determination.
Such overwhelming feminine energy…
Utaha and Miko exchanged subtle glances.
Miko started reflecting on herself.
Have I really not been taking care of my master properly?
I should ask my mother to teach me how to cook when I go back!
As for Utaha.
She had taken care of Lynn before when they lived together.
But that wasn't the issue.
The issue was that she was never allowed in the kitchen.
Lynn had completely banned her from cooking.
Recalling those unpleasant memories, Utaha suddenly felt depressed and discouraged.
…
"Saeko, time for your upgrade."
"Yes, Master."
Saeko removed her clothes, lay on the bed, and awaited her level-up.
Lynn pricked his finger and let a drop of blood fall onto her Blessings, revealing her stats.
---
Busujima Saeko
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Strength: SSS 1378
Agility: SS 1096
Durability: SS 1035
Magic: SS 1028
Inherent Skills:
[Yearning for Killing] (Omitted)
[Blade Devil] (Omitted)
---
Her stat growth had almost reached its limit.
No matter how hard she trained, further progress would be extremely slow.
Lynn praised, "Not bad. Reaching this level is already an incredible achievement."
More than just incredible.
Aside from Saeko, none of his other Peerage members had reached such heights.
And her growth rate was far beyond comparison.
[Yearning for Killing] was truly an overpowered ability.
"Hnnn~"
Saeko let out a soft hum.
Just a single compliment from Lynn was enough to make her happy for a long time.
"Alright, let's begin the upgrade."
Lynn's eyes sharpened as he placed his palm on her bare back.
This was his first time upgrading a Peerage member, so he had no idea what would happen.
'Level up!'
As he activated the upgrade, the [Evil Pieces] skill on his panel suddenly lit up.
A brilliant glow spread across Saeko's back.
Buzz—
The light lasted for a moment before gradually fading, revealing the new Blessings on her back.
---
Busujima Saeko
Rank: Mid-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic: i0
Inherent Skills:
[Yearning for Killing]
The stronger the desire to kill, the faster ability stats grow.
Breaks growth limits.
[Blade Devil]
Slash
Innate Swordsman (Capable of mastering sword skills with just a single glance.)
Blade Body
Increased Strength Growth Rate
Increased Agility Growth Rate
Devil Transformation (Weaponization of the body)
Development Abilities:
Swordsman (Increases attack power when wielding a sword).
---
Development Abilities…?
Lynn was surprised.
He didn't expect that upgrading Blessings would also grant Development Abilities, similar to the Upgrade System in DanMachi.
Her devil rank had also increased from Low-Class to Mid-Class.
And…
Lynn narrowed his eyes.
Even her [Blade Devil] ability had undergone a minor change.
Blade Body?
He didn't dwell on it for now, there was something more important.
Because of this level-up…
It wasn't just Saeko who received an upgrade.
As her Master, Lynn also received direct feedback from her breakthrough.
At that moment—
His rank broke through from High-Class Devil to Ultimate-Class Devil.
System notifications flooded his mind.
---
[Ding! Your Peerage member 'Busujima Saeko' has been promoted to Mid-Class Devil!]
[Ding! Your strength has increased!]
[Ding! Your rank has advanced!]
[Ding! Your skill 'Evil Pieces' has undergone a minor transformation!]
---
Lynn's gaze locked onto the last notification.
His Evil Pieces skill changed?
This was his core ability, so he wasn't sure whether this change was good or bad.
He immediately opened his status panel to check.
---
[Lynn Valefor]
Race: Devil
Rank: Ultimate-Class Devil
Authority: None
Peerage Members: Kasumigaoka Utaha, Yotsuya Miko, Busujima Saeko, Marikawa Shizuka, Shiina Mahiru
Skills: [Evil Pieces], [Devil's Summoning],[Magic Release], [Archivist Devil], [Spirit-Seer Devil], [Blade Devil], [Recovery Devil], [Angel Devil].
---
"The rank did change…"
His Ultimate-Class Devil rank was now officially solidified.
With five Peerage members and Saeko's upgrade, his strength had advanced once again.
In less than a month, he had been promoted twice.
If others found out, they'd be insanely jealous.
Especially someone like Rias, who had been stuck at High-Class Devil for a long time.
The breakthrough in power was exhilarating.
But the most important thing right now was.
[Evil Pieces].
Lynn clicked on it to investigate.
Immediately.
The world around him shifted.
He suddenly found himself standing in an endless starry sky.
His eyes widened slightly, confusion setting in.
"What is this…?"
He rubbed his chin, scanning his surroundings.
Then.
He noticed five chess pieces floating in orbit around him.
"…?"
Lynn frowned in confusion.
"What does this mean?"
The five pieces likely represented Utaha, Miko, Saeko, Shizuka, and Mahiru.
And he—
As the master of the Peerage, stood at the center.
So…
"This entire starry sky represents my Peerage?"
A long silence followed.
Then, Lynn exhaled.
"…After all that, I just got a fancy new visual?"
(To be continued.)
Chapter 44: Rewarding (R-18)
"Seems a little underwhelming.."
Lynn muttered in disappointment.
He didn't fully understand what was happening yet, but [Evil Pieces] didn't seem to be just for show.
Maybe if he pushed it a little further, he could uncover something new.
But he still wasn't sure if this change in [Evil Pieces] was due to his rank-up or some other reason.
For now, he set aside the mystery of [Evil Pieces] and turned his attention back to Saeko.
After copying her Blessings data, he observed her closely.
Saeko, now completely bare, carefully read through the changes in her stats.
Her rank had officially become Mid-Class Devil.
When she leveled up earlier, she had already felt the changes within her body.
It was a qualitative transformation.
There was now an explosive power hidden within her!
She was certain she could now easily defeat her past self.
Moreover…
She could feel that her [Blade Devil] ability had undergone a subtle evolution.
Sure enough.
When she saw the new ability "Blade Body" added to [Blade Devil], a flash of realization crossed her eyes.
She had a thought.
Shing—
A sharp blade suddenly extended from Saeko's right arm, its metallic surface gleaming with a chilling light.
"So this is Blade Body."
Lynn stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Saeko, meanwhile, examined her new weapon with curiosity.
"It feels… strange."
It was as if it were a natural part of her body, an extension of her flesh and blood.
She reached out her slender fingers and flicked the blade.
Clang!
A crisp metallic ring echoed.
"It's really sturdy."
Saeko was very satisfied with this new ability.
Now, she no longer had to spend time searching for a suitable weapon.
The wooden sword she brought from school had already been battered beyond use after half a month of intense combat.
This new ability came at the perfect time!
Finally, she turned her attention to her Development Ability.
Saeko murmured, "Swordsman…?"
"It suits you perfectly."
Lynn gently patted her head.
Saeko narrowed her eyes like a satisfied cat, tilting her head slightly as she enjoyed her master's touch.
"Master, Saeko is now one step closer to becoming your sharpest sword."
She blinked at him expectantly, clearly seeking a reward.
Lynn smirked and tilted her chin up slightly.
Between master and servant, words were unnecessary.
---
Two figures laid in bed, one on top of the other.
On either sides of the man's head, the lady's slender arms dug into the mattress, supporting her reclining figure. Behind her, the round curve of her plump ass curved out, exposing her vagina beneath, as well as the massive veined erection in it.
Between her cheeks, it throbbed. And the surrounding pink soft tissues around her hole contracted and retracted, in tune with his intermittent throbs.
"Aghhnnn~ Hmmnn♡"
With a soft moan in her throat, Saeko leaned forward, snugging her breasts against Lynn's face.
Head in between her round tities, his hands found the spilling curve of each boob at the sides. Kneading her firm bulging flesh, Lynn merged the two together, squeezing till they bulged out in each hand.
Silently, his lips parted revealing a hungry opening and an eager tongue.
He swallowed both nipples with a hungry suck- and the Saeko moaned slightly. Then, in slow muttering sounds, his lips smacked against her nipples, both of them.
As the cold air swept across her naked back, she remained still, recoiling only when his tongue retracted in slow twirls around the circumference of her nipples. Her arms trembled slightly She leaned further- feeding him her luscious warm breasts.
Time passed, Lynn wasn't sure how long- but the cold stud of her pink nipples began to pull away from his mouth as her heavy body reached away from him.
Steadying herself, Saeko threw her head back, and reclined leaning all the way backwards till both her hands rested on his knees behind her.
Slifted her fat thigh. In one fluid motion, still with his massive dick lodged on her butt, she swung it over his body bringing it to rest on the other side.
Slowly, she turned around facing his legs in a reverse cowgirl position. The curve of her waist bent inwards as she dropped forward- placing her hands on each of his knee caps- giving Lynn a full view of her massive ass.
Lynn gulped.
Both his eyes flickered at the sensational sight. It wasn't just the fleshy bulging of each cheek, it was what laid in between. The tissue surrounding her pink hole had stretched, it puckered outwards- enveloping his girth in an unnatural squeeze. The sight of his own rod surprised him.
It towered straight upwards- pulsing between her twin fleshy moulds. His hands found each buttock, and he dug into the jiggly flesh.
"Mmmphh~♡"
He heard a silent moan from the other side as she curled her forward pressing her hands against his knees.
Lynn's knees buckled slightly under the combined weight of her crushing buttocks.
Eyes wide open, Lynn's watched the first rise and fall of her buttock.
With a heavy thud, her glorious buttocks heaved and fell.
At her waist, a slow mesmerizing twirl followed each bounce, sliding his rod in and out in tight squeezes.
"Haaaa~ Haaaa~♡"
The bed squeaks began to rise. Hot breaths curled out her half open mouth. Eyes closed, and hair fallen across her face, she slowly increased the pace.
Her butt clapped and Lynn's body slid up and down the bed, watching his girth slide in and out of her mesmerizing buttocks.
Matching the rising beating of her heart rate, her buttocks rose and fell on his cock- fucking him in tight squeezes and rotating her waist like it was made of water. Panting slowly, she bounced up and down on his ball, tightening her eyes, until she had her rhythm.
As she heaved her ass upwards, she clenched her pussy in a tight squeeze- letting his rock hard erection throb against her wall with each thrust, then released as her butt came down.
She repeated it, about two dozen times, before his dick began to throb. Saeko grinned deliriously, her Master was about to cum.
Frantically, she gripped his knees tightly wedging her weight against his legs tilted her head to the side, and began to bounce hard. Her butt cheeks curled and the air, and flapped back in rapid fluid motions.
A hot surge began to build up in Lynn. Splicing through, it rose upwards and expanding his girth.
Saeko didn't give him time to ponder. The beefy curve of her waist tilted slightly to the left, targeting her pleasure glands, and slid his erection against herself.
"Master~ Masterrrrrr~ Aghhnnn~"
A burst of squeals erupted from her throat.
Deep inside her, Lynn' dick bulged dangerously. Instinctively, the hinges around his jaw slacked- dropping his chin even lower.
"It's coming...."
He groaned.
"Let it all out Master~" Saeko clenched her ass, drawing out his cum in tight squeezes, clasping his rod and refusing to let go.
The first few drops of precum spilled out- trickling into her pussy in slimy trickles.
Clenching her hole viciously, she sank her buttocks down on his pubis with a forceful thud, waiting for it.
The semen came shooting shot out of his hole, sending explosive tingles through his entire groin. Saeko head arched backwards-and curved upward toward the ceiling.
"Ahhhhhfggg~ No more~"
The room absorbed the moans and threw it back at them in echoes.
Still throbbing violently, Lynn's dick shot out another long hot stream of cum into her pussy. Saeko tilted her head to the side, and mercilessly tugged on his cock, twerking and bouncing with vicious slapping cheeks.
From his shoulders, to his chest, laps, and calves, goosebumps lined up every square inch? The hot eruptions continued and Lynn groaned feeling the surge of pleasure with each emission.
By the time the last gripping waves of his orgasm released him, he opened his eyes.
In front of him, Saeko had collapsed. Her soft breasts nudged against the calves of his legs. He felt the firm, steady rhythm of her heart beat on his legs.
And in between her luscious butt cheeks, his dick still bulged defiantly.
It wasn't over yet.
---
This was their tenth position. Saeko was on her belly, lying flat on the sheets. Her legs were closed together, forcing out the full arch of her fleshy buttock. Lynn laid on top of her. His chest nudged against the warmth of her soft back.
His left arm wrapped around her neck, cradling her slender throat between his elbows.
The throb of his powerful cock drilled through her rectum this time.
Using a lavender oil, his rock-hard cock slid in and out of her hole, splitting the bulge of her ass into two rich folds. Each soft cheek bounced back- jiggling in delightful bulging motions- like balloons of water.
Saeko was half conscious at this point.
Her lids over her eyes twitched sporadically. Her toes curled beneath her. And her voluptuous body slid across the bed in silent rustling movements. With each slippery forceful thrust, a silent gasp escaped from her mouth. Her eyes bulged open. Her long hair fluttered across her shoulders, covering her face with invasive strands.
Her hands remained arched above her head, jiving with each deep stroke, bringing her fingertips close to each other, but never enough to touch one another.
Laying ontop of her, sweating through his pores, and dipping in and out of her, Lynn had to admit it.
He was obsessed with this bitch's ass.
When he fucked her anally, he felt himself filling her up completely. When she gasped, it was like she couldn't breathe properly. The squeeze on his dick was incredible. And each time he withdrew all the way to the tip, the clench of her bowel walls fought to keep him inside, milking his rod in dangerous sucking slurps.
For Lynn, each stroke was a mini orgasm.
And at that moment, he was about to have his tenth major one.
His girth swelled and the semen surged upwards in sweet tingling waves. Below him, the Saeko's body began to quake. Chest on her back, he felt her joints, ribs, and flesh shuddering.
It only increased his pleasure, and he quickened his pace. Sharp cries, long and stretched, curled right out her throat, muffled by the thickness of the bed.
His Dick bulged as his semen sliced through.
"Aghhnnnmm~"
Saeko felt every inch of his journey-and her sharp screams increased and increased in rising high notes.
This time, he didn't hold back.
Creaming inside her anus, he tightened his grip around her neck, blasting his hips against her massive buttocks. With her legs clamped shut, his dick sliced through her folds, wheezing as it parted her ass cheeks.
Thick cream shot out, hot, sticky, and sweet.
He dove into her again, slapping against her thighs, tightening her throat and exploding into her rectum.
The Saeko's rectum welcomed him. Her butt clenched, squeezing on him, and sucking out the semen from his tube. His dick cap pulsed excitedly spilling and spilling his cum into her.
"Aghhhhhnnnnn~♡ So full~♡"
She cried out loud, feeling the tug of his pulsing dick, as well as the sticky fluid trickling down her asshole.
Chapter 45: Whichever You Prefer
And that night—
Someone couldn't sleep.
Mahiru spent her first night at the Peerage base in the Zombie World.
The experience was… traumatizing.
"The noise was… too much…"
Mahiru buried half of her face under the quilt, leaving only her caramel-colored eyes peeking out.
Her eyes were a little moist.
---
The next morning.
Utaha took one look at Mahiru's panda eyes.
And immediately burst out laughing.
"This is the punishment for not going home!"
Embarrassed by Utaha's teasing, Mahiru's face turned bright red, and she ran off to cook breakfast.
But this action sent a wave of panic through Rei and Saya.
Their main role in the Peerage had been handling logistics and cooking.
If they lost even that…
Rei and Saya exchanged a look.
A silent decision forming in their minds.
Recently, they had come to understand Lynn's true identity.
A Devil.
A creature that only existed in fantasy… yet now stood before them in the flesh.
It was an unbelievable reality.
But with everything that had happened recently, it wasn't even the craziest thing anymore.
First, the apocalypse arrived, turning most humans into zombies.
Then, they witnessed supernatural abilities firsthand.
Saeko's sword aura.
Utaha's magic.
Shizuka's healing skills.
Miko's spirit-sealing techniques.
Even yesterday, a fallen angel with black wings had appeared out of nowhere!
Every single one of them had overwhelming power.
So, if Lynn was a Devil…
It kind of made sense, actually.
After all, devils could become anything, right?
What's more.
Everyone here was already part of Lynn's Peerage, except for the two of them.
Truthfully… they had wanted to join for a long time.
But they were afraid Lynn wouldn't accept them.
After all, he hadn't done anything to them so far.
Then, when Saeko casually mentioned that "logistics work" also included keeping Lynn company, their minds started running wild.
Would they be treated like that…?
Would Lynn do this and that to them…?
Their imaginations went out of control.
And then, they started brainwashing themselves.
It's the apocalypse, what other choice do we have?
There aren't many men left, should we really die alone?
Lynn is handsome, reliable, and has supernatural powers. If it's him… it's totally fine, right?
They mentally prepared themselves.
Even started expecting it.
But…
Nothing. Happened.
This left them incredibly frustrated.
But today.
They weren't going to wait any longer!
---
Coming out of Saeko's room, Lynn felt refreshed.
Last night, he had thoroughly pushed Saeko to her limits.
Ensuring she understood that even as a Mid-Class Devil, she couldn't slack off.
As he entered the living room, he raised an eyebrow.
Rei and Saya were staring at him intently.
Lynn hesitated. "You two…?"
Then—
"Master Lynn, please let us become your family!"
Rei and Saya spoke in unison, with a standard dogeza, their eyes burning with determination.
Lynn lowered his gaze, giving a serious evaluation.
Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi had buried their heads extremely low, their bodies pressed against the ground, emphasizing their desperation.
Lynn simply watched them in silence.
The atmosphere grew heavier, the tension thickening with each passing second.
Neither of them dared to move.
Yet as time stretched on, their hearts became increasingly weighed down by anxiety and doubt.
A gloomy haze settled over them.
---
From the side, Utaha observed the scene of the two bowing before Lynn.
Over the past half-month, she had interacted with them quite a bit and had developed a decent impression of them.
At first, they had shown a bit of spoiled behavior, but It wasn't anything harmful.
Just by looking at their appearance and figures, it was obvious they had been popular girls before the apocalypse.
It was natural for them to act a little arrogant at times.
After all, if the world hadn't collapsed, they might have been living a comfortable, privileged life.
Besides, both of them came from well-off families.
Saya was even the daughter of a prominent household.
But when the apocalypse hit.
Everything was destroyed.
Yet, after half a month of living in this new reality, their roles in logistics had become more and more efficient.
Their previous pampered attitudes had long since disappeared.
At least for Utaha.
She didn't dislike them.
She even wondered why Lynn hadn't accepted them into the Peerage yet.
After all, they were beautiful girls.
And based on her understanding of Lynn.
If he had no intention of recruiting them, he wouldn't have brought them along in the first place, right?
But in the end.
Whether to accept them or not was Lynn's decision.
As one of Lynn's Peerage, Utaha's role was simply to follow orders.
So, she naturally wouldn't speak on their behalf.
---
In the kitchen, Mahiru peeked her head out, still holding a cooking spoon.
She whispered, "Huh…? Aren't they already part of the family?"
Utaha shook her head.
Mahiru blinked in surprise.
Time continued to pass.
Rei and Saya felt their last shred of hope slipping away.
Just as despair began to settle in their hearts.
Lynn suddenly smiled.
"Alright."
"…Huh?"
Rei and Saya snapped their heads up, their eyes wide with disbelief.
The shock only lasted a second.
Before tears began to pour down their faces.
Rei lifted a trembling hand to wipe away the tears that wouldn't stop flowing, choking out, "I-I thought Master Lynn didn't want us anymore…"
"Me too…" Saya buried her face, sobbing uncontrollably.
The emotional whiplash was overwhelming.
One moment, they had felt cast into the depths of hell.
And in the next, they had been accepted into paradise.
Lynn reached out, gently placing a hand on each of their heads.
His thumbs softly stroked their hair.
"Don't worry. Good children deserve rewards."
"You've both done well these past two weeks. I was always going to reward you."
Rei and Saya burst into fresh tears.
Overwhelmed, Rei crawled forward on her knees, throwing her arms around Lynn's legs.
She clung to him tightly, sobbing as if venting all the emotions she had suppressed during this entire ordeal.
The confusion.
The fear.
The terror of the apocalypse.
The constant anxiety of not knowing what the future held.
Every single night.
As long as Lynn hadn't accepted her, she couldn't sleep peacefully.
She would wake up in the middle of the night, terrified that she would see Lynn's cold eyes and hear the words:
"You're useless."
Now that she had finally received his recognition, she felt like she wanted to melt into him completely.
Saya, seeing this, also followed suit.
Throwing her arms around Lynn's other leg.
In an instant, Lynn's legs were completely wrapped up by the two girls.
His gaze flickered with an unreadable emotion, the corners of his lips curling into a deep smirk.
---
"Ah… That's totally the smile of a devil."
Utaha silently complained in her heart.
Lynn, you really are a devil.
But she understood what he was doing.
Lynn had seen through Rei and Saya's true nature from the start.
They were still clinging to the mentality of modern society.
Unconsciously acting spoiled and dependent.
But today, that side of them was completely gone.
They had been fully tamed by him.
The devil's methods are terrifying.
…Huh?
Wait, she was a devil too.
Never mind, then.
---
After they had calmed down, Lynn patted their heads and sat down on the couch.
Rei and Saya immediately stopped crying, instinctively following him.
Kneeling before him once again, so he could easily rest his hands on their heads.
They were learning fast.
A flash of satisfaction crossed Lynn's eyes.
His patience these past two weeks had paid off.
But honestly.
He thought they would hold out a little longer before breaking.
What he didn't know was that Rei and Saya had already given up resistance long ago.
They had simply been too afraid to show it.
Afraid that if they confessed too soon.
He might actually reject them.
The harsh reality of living in the apocalypse had already worn down their pride.
Compared to other survivors, they were actually lucky.
They had met Lynn.
Giving themselves to him was completely worth it.
No.
It was profitable.
Because Lynn would give them power in return.
---
Lynn pinched their cheeks lightly before summoning two Evil Pieces.
"One last confirmation, once you become part of my Peerage, you will completely belong to me."
"Yes! Yes! Yes!!" x2
Rei and Saya nodded furiously, their eyes filled with nothing but anticipation.
"Alright, then…"
"Take them off."
Without a moment's hesitation, Rei and Saya removed their clothes.
They had never seen a devil reincarnation ceremony before.
They didn't know why they had to undress.
But—
Lynn told them to take them off.
So they took them off.
And because he hadn't specified top or bottom.
They just took everything off.
Their movements were swift and decisive.
Within seconds.
The two of them were kneeling completely bare before him.
Looking up at him with pitiful, expectant eyes, like obedient little puppies.
Yet—
If one looked closely, a faint pink flush covered their skin.
This was the first time they had fully exposed themselves to a man.
Even though they had stripped down without hesitation, it didn't mean they weren't embarrassed.
But their fear outweighed their shame.
They were terrified that if they hesitated even for a moment.
They might lose their chance to become Lynn's Peerage.
So, suppressing their embarrassment, they offered everything to him.
---
Lynn, on the other hand, remained calm.
He had nothing to be embarrassed about.
After all—
They would belong to him soon anyway.
His gaze openly swept over them, appreciating what would soon be his.
Then, he held an Evil Piece in each hand and asked:
"Which do you prefer, front or back?"
Rei and Saya exchanged a quick look before answering in perfect unison:
"Whichever Master Lynn prefers!"
Lynn blinked.
Then—
He smirked.
"Good. Very enthusiastic."
(To be continued.)
Chapter 46: Piercing Spear And Eye of Insight
Since Rei and Saya insisted, Lynn naturally respected their choice.
You couldn't say Lynn was undemocratic, he had given them the option to choose. But since they left the decision to him, what else could he do? He could only honor their wishes.
With two swift movements, Lynn's hands pressed against the soft curves of their chests, feeling the subtle bounce as he embedded the Evil Pieces within them.
"Hnnnn~"
"Haghhn~"
Two distinct gasps filled the air, each carrying a different sensation to Lynn's ears.
Rei bit her lip lightly, her eyelashes trembling as she avoided looking at Lynn, her entire body heating up. She wasn't sure whether it was due to the Devil Transformation ceremony or something else entirely.
Saya, on the other hand, panted rapidly. Her legs weakened beneath her, forcing her to brace herself with her hands as she shifted from kneeling to sitting, unknowingly revealing a hint of her vagina.
Rei turned her head just in time to witness this scene, and her heart immediately went cold. Her gaze toward Saya shifted subtly.
Cunning woman!
Flushing slightly, she realized Saya was intentionally acting weak, collapsing onto the floor, her legs slightly apart.
Watching from the side, Utaha was utterly stunned, her face turning bright red.
No, no… absolutely shameless!!
These two…!
She would never have guessed they were like this in everyday life!
She felt like a fool, why was she even standing here watching Lynn train new members?!
This scene was far too stimulating!
Meanwhile, in the kitchen—
Mahiru had nearly finished preparing breakfast when curiosity got the better of her. She stepped out, hoping to catch some entertainment, but instead, she saw Utaha's exaggerated expression.
"What's wrong?" Mahiru asked, puzzled.
Utaha immediately spun around, rushing over to push Mahiru back into the kitchen.
"Mahiru, promise me—don't look! Don't get curious!!"
Her eyes were filled with sheer seriousness.
"It will ruin you! Completely ruin you!!"
Especially for a pure, angelic girl like Mahiru…
Ahead of them lay nothing short of hell.
"Huh?" Mahiru blinked in confusion.
Now she was even more curious.
But seeing Utaha's desperation, she could only smile and nod. "Okay, I promise."
Mahiru really is an angel…
Seeing her innocent smile, Utaha sighed deeply in admiration.
---
In the living room—
With the ritual complete, Lynn withdrew his hands.
As expected, Rei and Saya's newly-formed devil wings and tails unfurled.
Before him, two status windows appeared.
Miyamoto Rei
Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic: i0
Inherent Skills:
[Piercing Spear]
Enhances penetration when using a spear (cold weapon).
Strength increases at a faster rate.
---
Takagi Saya
Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic: i0
Inherent Skills:
[Eye of Insight]
Enhanced dynamic vision.
Ability to perceive weaknesses.
---
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
An ordinary reincarnated devil, neither of them had been transformed into a special type of devil.
He had assumed the probability aspect of the Evil Pieces was just for show, but apparently, it worked seriously?
His gaze toward Rei and Saya turned complicated.
In a way, they were still rare devils within his Peerage.
Even if they hadn't reincarnated as special devils, the Blessings System alone gave them enough potential to surpass ordinary devil followers.
Take a certain crimson-haired heiress for example, he wouldn't name names, but her Peerage didn't exactly scream "talent."
After all, the Blessings System provided a direct path to the ranks of a Maou—or even beyond!
In terms of potential, ordinary devils couldn't even compare to him.
Lynn shifted his focus back to Rei and Saya.
Even though they weren't special devils, they had awakened inherent skills.
This kind of talent…
It was only fitting for protagonists who had survived an apocalyptic world.
At that moment—
A system notification appeared in Lynn's mind.
[Ding! You have acquired new followers: Low-Class Devils 'Miyamoto Rei' and 'Takagi Saya'!]
[Ding! Your strength has slightly improved!]
[Ding! You have obtained the skills 'Piercing Spear' and 'Eye of Insight'!]
Not bad. His skill panel had been enriched once again.
Overall, these two skills were quite useful.
[Piercing Spear] granted a penetration effect.
Though it specified spears, he wondered if magical weapons could also benefit from it.
Meanwhile, [Eye of Insight] was perfect for identifying weaknesses.
It might not matter much when fighting top-tier devils, but against most opponents, pinpointing vulnerabilities was a major advantage.
Rei and Saya, still unclothed, excitedly checked their status windows.
Lynn had already explained the system to them, so they skipped over the basic attributes and focused on the final column.
"Piercing Spear!"
"Eye of Insight!"
Upon seeing their respective skills, their eyes lit up with excitement.
For Lynn, these were just useful abilities.
But for Rei and Saya.
They were game-changers.
"Piercing Spear is perfect for me!" Rei exclaimed.
She had been a member of Fujimi Academy's Spear Club before everything happened.
She was already familiar with polearms now, with this ability, it felt like an innate skill had awakened within her.
Saya, meanwhile, was no less thrilled.
"Eye of Insight isn't bad either."
Not only had it cured her myopia, but it automatically corrected her vision upon becoming a devil.
With dynamic vision, she could observe everything more precisely.
And now, she could also see weaknesses.
Of course, the biggest change was.
They were devils now.
Their physical capabilities had improved drastically, and within their bodies, they could feel an unfamiliar, yet potent energy.
Through the Blessings System, they understood that this energy was magic.
They had finally stepped into the supernatural world.
And it was all thanks to their Master —Lynn.
Without hesitation, Rei and Saya knelt at Lynn's feet, their bodies pressed low in devotion.
"Master Lynn, please reward us for serving you!" x2
Lynn smirked.
They had undergone training, wasn't it only natural to reap the rewards?
"Wait—!"
Hearing the shameless request from Rei and Saya, Utaha suddenly bolted from the kitchen, all hesitation abandoned.
But—
The living room was empty.
Lynn, Rei, and Saya were nowhere to be seen.
"Wait! I haven't even done it yet damn it!!"
(To be continued.)
Chapter 47: Fifth Actually
Shuchiin Academy.
Faculty Office.
Natsuki Minamiya looked at Utaha and couldn't help but sigh.
"Why are you requesting leave for Lynn again?"
Oof!
Utaha felt like an arrow had struck her heart.
She didn't want to be doing this!
She had already been strategizing how to sneak into Lynn's bed herself.
Yet, somehow, she got cut in line.
Not once.
Not twice.
Utaha was so frustrated she could cough up blood.
Who would have thought that Rei and Saya, who seemed so innocent on the surface could be that bold?!
It was one thing for them to let Lynn train them in the living room…
But at the very end, they suddenly went on the offensive!
What was she supposed to do?!
Storm into Lynn's room, yank them off his bed, and demand they wait their turn?
She couldn't do that!
Besides—
Rei and Saya had clearly made up their minds before taking that step.
Utaha had no valid reason to stop them.
---
Outside the Faculty Office.
Mahiru watched Utaha, who seemed to be in a daze, and couldn't help but ask, "Utaha… are you really okay?"
Ever since returning from the Zombie World, she had been acting a little strange.
"I'm fine!"
Utaha forced herself to snap out of it.
After leaving Natsuki Minamiya's office, her mind had been occupied with one thought.
How can I 'accidentally' end up in Lynn's bed?
Her wine-red eyes flickered with determination.
She needed Saeko's help.
---
3:00 PM.
Supernatural Investigation Club.
"Lynn-san, here's my application to join the club!"
Mahiru handed her completed form to Lynn.
Utaha clapped her hands in celebration.
"Awesome! That makes four members in the Supernatural Investigation Club!"
Though, aside from their club leader Lynn, the entire roster consisted of beautiful girls…
After Mahiru completed the formalities, the group prepared to return to the Zombie World together.
Just as they were about to leave, Lynn suddenly spoke.
"Mahiru, stay behind for a bit. I'll take you somewhere later."
Mahiru blinked in confusion. "Huh?"
Tilting her head slightly, she hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"Okay."
Utaha and Miko exchanged glances but didn't pry. Without further questions, they stepped through the portal to the Zombie World.
Lynn pulled out his phone, checking his recent messages from Rias.
Rias: Stray devils?
Rias: There are some in Kuou Town. I usually use them for Koneko's training.
Rias: If you need them, you can teleport over anytime. I've already lifted the barrier for you.
Lynn: Got it.
That was from earlier.
After realizing that Mahiru's ability couldn't fully manifest on zombies, Lynn thought of another potential solution, rogue devils.
However, searching for one on his own would be like looking for a sword that had fallen into a river.
So, he reached out to Miss Gremory, the de facto ruler of Kuoh Town.
Sure enough—
For Rias, dealing with stray devils was no problem at all.
Perhaps he could even gain something extra from this trip?
A well-enchanted weapon, maybe?
Ideally, one with holy attributes.
"Let's go."
Lynn gently wrapped an arm around Mahiru's waist. As a teleportation circle lit up beneath them, the two vanished.
---
Kuoh Town.
Kuoh Academy – Old School Building, Occult Research Club.
A pillar of purple light descended.
Lynn and Mahiru stepped out of the teleportation circle.
Rias, who had been adjusting her clothes, paused.
"I think I came at the right time?"
Lynn raised an eyebrow as he took in Rias's current appearance.
She was only half-dressed, wearing a black lace bra and a loosely buttoned white dress shirt.
Rias rolled her eyes at him.
"If you had come a few minutes earlier, you might've been greeted with a blast of destruction magic instead."
With a casual shrug, she fastened the rest of her buttons. She wasn't flustered in the slightest.
Then, without hiding anything, she picked up her skirt from the floor, adjusted it, and sat down on the sofa.
As she lazily ran a hand through her damp crimson hair, a few stray water droplets flicked off.
Clearly, she had just finished a bath.
And just so happened to be mid-dress when Lynn teleported in.
That said, Rias wasn't particularly bothered.
Besides—
She had a favorable impression of Lynn.
Her gaze shifted to Mahiru, the blonde girl standing beside him.
"Is this your new Peerage member?"
Rias studied Mahiru with mild curiosity.
Something about her felt… different from a typical devil.
"Shiina Mahiru," Lynn introduced, patting her head with a smile. "Cute, right?"
"Hmm…"
Mahiru lowered her head, feeling a little shy.
Lynn's hand was warm. Big, too.
But—
Why did it feel like he was treating her like a child?
That part troubled her.
"She really is cute," Rias admitted.
No matter how she looked at it, Mahiru was undeniably a beautiful girl.
She had to give credit, Lynn had good taste.
What surprised her, however, was how quickly he was forming his Peerage.
"You work fast," Rias mused. "I didn't expect you to have two followers already in less than a month."
She couldn't help but compare herself.
It had been two years since she received her Evil Pieces, yet her Peerage still only consisted of Akeno and Koneko.
Even for something as simple as recruiting pawns, she hadn't found a suitable candidate.
At this rate…
Rias sighed inwardly.
Would she ever be able to achieve her goals?
"Two?"
Lynn fell silent for a moment, debating whether or not to correct her.
After a brief pause, he decided to tell the truth.
"Actually… Mahiru is my fifth follower."
Rias: "…?"
(To be continued.)
Chapter 48: Fire As Much As You Want
Rias was visibly surprised.
"Five…?"
Hadn't it been less than a month since she gave Lynn his Evil Pieces?
What kind of efficiency was this?
Did he just randomly find people and recruit them into his Peerage?
Rias frowned slightly but quickly relaxed.
After all, this was Lynn's business—she had no right to interfere.
Besides, given the presence of Utaha in his Peerage, the overall quality wasn't bad.
Of course, what she didn't know was…
Although Mahiru was his fifth, Lynn's Peerage was already far beyond just five members.
Earlier that morning, he had recruited two more.
---
"Mr. Lynn, your black tea."
As always, Akeno gracefully served Lynn his tea.
Mahiru was also given a cup.
"Thank you," Mahiru said politely as she accepted the tea.
"Akeno, it's been a while."
"Oh my, I didn't expect Mr. Lynn to still remember me," Akeno teased, holding the tray in both hands. Her eyes curved mischievously.
"I thought you were only interested in petting cats and had completely forgotten that our dear President had other Peerage members."
By now, both Rias and Akeno were well aware of how often Lynn and Koneko spent time together—especially gaming.
At one point, Rias had even worried that Koneko was about to be stolen from her Peerage.
Fortunately, Lynn had enough restraint not to take her away.
Hearing Akeno's playful remark, Rias couldn't help but recall this concern. She shot Lynn a slightly resentful look.
Lynn, however, remained completely calm as he sipped his tea.
"I just like petting cats. Is there a problem with that?"
Rias sighed.
"But you're petting someone else's cat."
"Buchou, Senpai, I'm right here."
Koneko, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.
Her expression remained completely flat.
"Please consider my feelings before talking like that."
Rias coughed awkwardly and quickly changed the subject.
"So, what exactly do you need a stray devil for, Lynn?"
Lynn simply smiled.
"You'll find out soon enough."
After all, Rias and the others would be coming along.
Since this was her territory, it was natural for her to be cautious.
---
Kuoh Town – Abandoned Church
Rias and her group arrived alongside Lynn and Mahiru via teleportation.
"There's a stray devil residing here," Rias explained. "It's at the mid-class devil level."
This was the weakest stray devil she could find in Kuoh Town.
After briefing them, she pushed open the church doors.
Creak—
The old, rusted hinges groaned loudly, echoing through the dimly lit church.
A shadow stirred within.
"Hehehe…"
A deep, raspy chuckle sounded.
"Another bunch of little fools walking straight to their deaths?"
The stray devil, its back facing them slowly turned around.
A grotesque figure came into view.
Its entire body was jet black, and instead of regular arms, it had massive, clawed wings that stretched out like twisted hands.
Its bloodshot eyes gleamed with malevolence.
Drool dripped from its gaping mouth, sizzling as it corroded the floor beneath it.
Ssshhh…
The acidic saliva ate into the stone, producing a sharp, hissing sound.
However—
Faced with this monstrous sight, Lynn and the others remained completely unfazed.
To them, this was nothing more than a mid-tier devil trying to act intimidating.
Of course, Mahiru seeing a stray devil for the first time felt a slight chill run down her spine.
The Zombie World had been frightening, sure…
But the creatures there lacked intelligence.
This was different.
She instinctively moved closer to Lynn, gripping the sleeve of his coat.
Meanwhile, the stray devil realizing its scare tactic had failed stood there, momentarily awkward.
It sniffed the air—
And suddenly, its bloodshot eyes cleared slightly.
A devil?!
It's a devil!
Hadn't it already escaped from the Underworld?!
"Dammit! I already fled to this place, and you still won't let me go?!"
It roared in fury.
But despite its aggressive words, its feet subconsciously shifted backward.
Clearly, it had not had an easy time on the run.
Akeno smiled faintly.
"Oh? Looks like there's been a bit of a misunderstanding?"
Then—
She turned to Mahiru.
"Mahiru."
"Ah… yes!"
Mahiru instinctively responded when she heard her name.
Then, she realized what Lynn wanted her to do.
She clenched her fists, silently cheering herself on.
Shiina Mahiru, you can do this!
Don't let Mr. Lynn down!
Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward.
Rias furrowed her brows.
"Are you sure about this?" she asked.
"Mahiru's strength is still just Low-Class Devil level, isn't it?"
Lynn paused, considering.
"You're right."
Snap!
He casually snapped his fingers.
And in an instant, glowing magic chains erupted from the ground beneath the stray devil, wrapping tightly around its body.
Clank! Clank!
The heavy chains rattled as they locked the creature in place.
"Wh-What the hell is this?!"
The stray devil struggled violently, but the chains didn't budge.
In fact, they tightened the more it fought.
Rias and Akeno's expressions shifted slightly.
Akeno, who had been smiling moments ago, now wore a serious look.
She exchanged a glance with Rias.
Lynn's casual display just now.
It wasn't just about magical control.
It also revealed something crucial about his magic quality.
To pull off a spell like that so effortlessly…
At the very least, neither of them could have done it so easily.
Rias took note of this and turned her attention back to Mahiru.
She wanted to see what Lynn was planning.
Mahiru, meanwhile, let out a small breath of relief.
Now that the terrifying stray devil was restrained, she felt a little less nervous.
Then—
Under everyone's gaze, she reached into her pocket and pulled out…
A pistol.
Rias: "???"
Before anyone could say a word, Mahiru raised the gun.
A dazzling white light gathered at the barrel's tip.
Bang!
The shot rang out.
"AAAAAHHH—!"
The stray devil howled in agony.
The holy light burned into its flesh, spreading like a toxin.
Its skin peeled away instantly, exposing muscle, veins, and even bone.
If it wasn't restrained by Lynn's chains, it might have been able to resist.
But now?
It could do nothing but scream.
"Mid-class devils sure are durable," Lynn mused.
Satisfied, he turned to Mahiru.
"Go ahead, Mahiru, fire away as much as you want."
Mahiru: "…"
Stray Devil: "@￥...@#%!!"
(To be continued.)
Chapter 49: Sweet Talk
"Is this… the light attribute?"
Rias narrowed her eyes as she observed Mahiru continuously testing the effects of her light-based attacks on the stray devil.
"…Lynn, did you kidnap an angel to be your follower?"
"An angel?"
Lynn thought about Mahiru's nickname and chuckled.
"You could say that."
Rias: "…."
She was starting to admire him a little.
No wonder he wanted to find a stray devil.
So this was all to test how much the light attribute could affect devils?
Wait—
Rias's expression stiffened.
Why was Lynn testing this?
A sudden sense of unease crept into her mind.
This is to counter the Old Maou Faction, isn't it?
Her guess was spot on.
Lynn was indeed preparing for that possibility.
Seeing the effectiveness of Mahiru's attacks would help him gauge their potential in future battles.
If those fanatics ever came knocking.
This could be his trump card.
---
As Rias continued watching, another thought surfaced.
If an angel reincarnated as a devil, would they retain their light-based abilities?
Come to think of it.
She, too, had a half-Fallen Angel in her Peerage.
Yet she had never seen Akeno use light-based magic.
Pretending to glance at Akeno, Rias noticed her sudden silence.
Was it because of her mixed blood that she refused to use it?
Or… had she lost the ability entirely?
Regardless of the answer, Rias chose not to bring it up.
Akeno's identity was a painful subject.
She had no intention of forcing her to relive it.
---
A while later—
Rias turned back to the stray devil.
It had stopped breathing.
Her eyelid twitched slightly.
Brutal.
Meanwhile, Mahiru was exhausted, panting lightly from exertion.
Rias glanced at the weapon in her hand and commented,
"A human weapon isn't really suited for her."
"Oh?"
Hearing that, Lynn's eyes lit up with interest.
"Then, what would be suitable, Rias?"
Rias: "…"
She gave him a long look.
"…Do I look like Santa Claus to you?"
Lynn shrugged.
"Can't help it, I happen to know a beautiful, kind-hearted, wealthy, and powerful young lady."
Rias: ".…"
Flattery, huh?
With a sigh, she stretched out her hand, summoning a magic circle in the air.
A moment later, a rifle appeared in her grasp, elegantly designed, intertwined with white and gold.
"Take this Blazing Spear."
Lynn's eyes gleamed with interest.
"Does it have a holy attribute?"
Rias: "…?"
You're picking weapons now?
---
Kuoh Academy – Occult Research Club.
Back in the clubroom, Rias let out a deep sigh and rubbed her forehead.
"I can't believe I just gave away the Blazing Spear like that…"
Akeno approached, setting down a fresh cup of tea.
Picking up her drink, Rias complained,
"Akeno, why didn't you stop me?"
Akeno simply smiled.
"At that moment, Buchou was already under the influence of a spell called sweet talk."
"As for me?" She chuckled. "I was powerless."
Rias sighed again.
"Fine… Let's just think of it as an investment."
Yes—an investment.
She did have high hopes for Lynn.
Though they communicated frequently over the phone, they had only met three times in person.
And yet, each time she saw him, he had changed in some subtle way.
Especially this time.
With a serious expression, she turned to Akeno.
"Akeno… don't you think Lynn has become more…"
"More unfathomable?"
Akeno finished her sentence for her.
Rias hesitated.
That was exactly what she wanted to say.
Lynn's strength seemed far greater than before.
It wasn't just an illusion.
"Unfathomable, huh…"
Akeno's expression shifted slightly.
She still remembered the black lightning that had flickered at Lynn's fingertips during their last meeting.
She spoke softly,
"Buchou, isn't it possible…?"
"That he's always been unfathomable?"
"And you're only noticing it now?"
Rias was momentarily stunned.
"…Really?"
She wasn't sure anymore.
The first time they met, she had only been impressed by his personality and appearance.
But today—
Today felt different.
And—
Her gaze darkened slightly.
She thought about Lynn's Peerage.
Utaha, Mahiru…
Both of them had ridiculously high potential.
An Archivist Devil and… an Angel-turned-Devil?
What about the others?
Could it be… all of Lynn's followers are children with special abilities?
She muttered to herself.
"I really need to get to know Lynn better."
Rias had made up her mind.
At the very least, she needed to ask him about his method of recruitment.
Akeno narrowed her eyes playfully.
"Buchou~ wanting to get to know a man deeply… Isn't that a sign of love?"
"You're overthinking things, Akeno."
Rias smiled and shook her head.
"Lynn is Sona's fiancé. Why would I have any thoughts about him?"
Akeno raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? But isn't President Sona planning to annul that engagement?"
"Heh…"
Rias let out a knowing chuckle.
"I don't think she wants to cancel it anymore."
Knock, knock.
A knock on the door interrupted their conversation.
Rias: "..."
Speak of the devil.
She exchanged a look with Akeno.
Then, sighing, she said,
"Akeno, go invite Sona in."
Akeno: "...Yes."
She could barely suppress her amusement.
Shaking her head, she walked over and opened the door.
A moment later, Sona entered the clubroom, taking a seat across from Rias.
For a while, she was silent.
Then, after some hesitation, she finally spoke.
Rias didn't bother pretending to be surprised.
"You came to ask about Lynn, didn't you?"
Sona's face reddened slightly.
"Ah… um… um."
Her eyes darted around awkwardly.
Seeing this, Rias rubbed her temples.
Then, after a brief sigh, she gave Sona a rundown of Lynn's latest activities.
Hearing this, Sona frowned in concern.
"Five followers already… isn't that too fast?"
She wasn't sure how she felt about it.
What if they were all mediocre recruits?
Rias, however, withheld certain details.
Just as she hadn't told Sona about Utaha's abilities last time.
She wasn't about to reveal Mahiru's abilities now, either.
Lynn had trusted her with that information.
She wasn't going to casually share it.
Still, seeing Sona's worried expression, Rias smirked slightly.
"Isn't this a good thing for you?"
"If things really do come down to a Rating Game to settle your engagement, wouldn't it be easier for you to win?"
Sona fell silent for a moment.
Then, with a firm expression, she declared.
"I won't participate in a Rating Game."
If she did, it would expose Lynn's surname to the Old Maou Faction.
She—
She would never do that.
Rias remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, she gave her a gentle reminder.
"You do realize, Sera knows about the engagement, right?"
"If this situation drags on, who knows what she'll do?"
Sona's expression froze.
She thought of her sister.
"I'll go talk to her."
(To be continued.)
Chapter 50: Governor of the Fallen Angels
"It's good that you understand the seriousness of this matter."
Rias only gave a brief reminder and chose not to say more.
After all, this was Sona's issue to deal with.
But after spending time with Lynn, she didn't want unnecessary complications affecting him.
After all.
Lynn was also a victim in all this.
He had been forced into this engagement.
Even when Sona had agreed to cancel it, the higher-ups hadn't allowed it, leaving the Rating Game as the only solution.
It wasn't so different from what she had experienced herself.
Thinking about it, Rias couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.
But—
At least she had the protection of her family.
Her brother was a Maou.
Lynn, on the other hand, was alone.
Not only that.
He had to hide his true identity and avoid being discovered by the Old Maou Faction.
Banished to the human world at a young age, only to be later dragged into noble politics…
How miserable.
A sudden surge of maternal instinct welled up in Rias.
She regretted giving away an enchanted weapon so easily earlier.
Even if it was nearly strong enough to be classified as an artificial Sacred Gear, that wasn't the point!
If Lynn wanted it, he could have it!
Her gaze shifted to Sona across from her, and a thought crossed her mind.
Lynn's Peerage probably lacked light and holy-based spells, right?
"Ahem."
"?"
Sona looked at Rias in confusion.
After a moment of consideration, Rias spoke.
"If you're really concerned about Lynn, why not prepare some light and holy arts for him?"
"…?"
Sona's confusion deepened.
"Light and holy arts? For Lynn?"
"A devil?"
Has Rias gone insane?
Sona's skeptical expression made Rias freeze for a moment.
…Wait.
How was she supposed to explain this without exposing Mahiru's abilities?
Rias fell silent, struggling for an answer.
Seeing this, Akeno chuckled and stepped in.
"President Sona, our dear Buchou doesn't quite understand it either, but for some reason, Mr. Lynn seems to have a use for them."
Which wasn't a lie.
After all, when Rias had gifted Lynn the Blazing Spear, the first thing he asked was whether it had a holy attribute.
"I see!"
Sona suddenly understood.
So it was Lynn who wanted them.
Though she had no idea why a devil like him would need light and holy magic…
If it was Lynn, then it couldn't be helped.
Sona thought for a moment.
Light and holy attributes were natural counters to devils.
Whether as spells or weapons, it was rare for devils to acquire them.
But…
That didn't matter!
She looked at Rias seriously.
"Rias, there have been quite a few Fallen Angel pests in Kuoh Town lately."
"Don't you think… they're getting a bit too noisy?"
Rias: "…?"
Sona, isn't that a bit too extreme?
If you're not careful, you might start a diplomatic incident!
---
Shuchiin Academy – Supernatural Investigation Club.
"Miss Rias, you are such a generous person."
Mahiru carefully examined the Blazing Spear in her hands and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
Not only was the weapon beautiful in its design, but it was perfectly suited for someone like her.
Its compact form fit her hands well, making it easy to handle.
And most importantly.
Its performance was outstanding.
When she infused it with light energy, there was no resistance, the process was seamless.
The weapon's magic efficiency was also incredibly high.
Compared to her old, human-made firearm, this was on a completely different level.
Lynn nodded.
"According to Rias, this weapon is close to being classified as an artificial Sacred Gear."
"Sacred Gear?"
Mahiru blinked in confusion.
The term was unfamiliar to her.
Lynn explained.
"Weapons made by gods are called Sacred Gears."
Mahiru's eyes widened slightly.
"Wait… Gods exist in this world?"
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
"There are devils, why wouldn't there be gods?"
"…That's… fair."
Mahiru looked embarrassed for even asking.
Lynn's gaze deepened slightly.
"Mahiru, this world is far bigger than you think."
"If you don't want to remain at the bottom, then work hard."
"Keep pushing forward, until you reach the very top."
He had never forgotten—
The hidden threat left behind by his surname.
The Old Maou Faction.
That storm would explode sooner or later.
Right now, even as an Ultimate-Class-Class Devil, his strength wasn't enough.
Mahiru was momentarily stunned by Lynn's words.
Then, with newfound determination, she clenched her fists.
"I'll do my best!"
For Mr. Lynn!
---
After her conversation with Lynn, Mahiru's motivation soared.
She barely took a break.
And immediately set off for the Zombie World to grind experience.
Watching her determined figure disappear through the portal, Lynn couldn't help but smile slightly.
"I'm looking forward to it…"
He had high expectations for Mahiru.
A Fallen Devil.
So convincing that it was impossible to tell apart from a real one.
If she ever ran into actual Fallen Angels…
Something interesting might happen.
And speaking of that.
Whoosh.
Lynn unfurled his wings.
Unlike Mahiru's.
Eight majestic wings spread out behind him.
A sly smirk crossed his lips.
"The position of Governor of the Fallen Angels…"
"Maybe I should consider it?"
(To be continued.)