Zombie World — Military Base
Lynn inspected the facilities and supplies around the base and nodded with satisfaction.
"For now, this military base alone is enough to accommodate all the Cursed Children in the Tokyo area."
After temporarily setting up a new shelter here.
Lynn saw Shizuka chatting with Rika, but he wasn't idle either.
He began sorting through the gains from the reincarnation of over 4,000 devils.
First, in terms of overall strength
His level hadn't changed.
He was still a top-tier Ultimate-Class Devil.
But Lynn felt the breakthrough to becoming a Special Devil wasn't far off.
He estimated that with another 2,000 Cursed Children, he'd be able to ascend.
In terms of abilities, all the skills were various Gastrea factors that had been integrated into the [Gastrea Factor].
[Apoptosis Genome] (Incubating)
— Factor Collection (Acquired: Mole Factor, Hedgehog Factor…)
— Factor Fusion (Dual Factor Integration)
— Factor Assimilation (Can parasitize other lifeforms and implant into the Apoptosis Genome, transforming them into puppets controlled by the host)
— Incomplete
Lynn narrowed his eyes.
[Apoptosis Genome] had awakened a new function.
As he willed it, a black diamond-shaped crystal appeared in front of him.
"This is…"
"A spider-type factor?"
Lynn was mildly surprised.
This [Apoptosis Genome] could now condense the factors he had collected and grant them to others.
But anyone who received it would fall under his control.
However…
Lynn could also condense Gastrea-type factors that weren't bound to him.
So that meant.
He could now create new humans who didn't carry the Gastrea virus, but still possessed Gastrea virus-like abilities?
Lynn: "…"
Sounds a bit useless.
But maybe it could be used as a tradable commodity in the future?
Hmm…
A stable income source for the Peerage?
The only problem was, he hadn't decided what to trade for yet, or who to trade with.
Still, it was better than nothing.
Elsewhere.
Shizuka had just finished her chat with Minami Rika.
After hearing what Shizuka had gone through, Rika couldn't help but sigh.
Sighing at the dumb luck of this airheaded woman.
So, do ditzy girls never have bad luck?
Becoming a devil, gaining supernatural power…
Rika was slightly dazed.
She had also learned the source of Saeko's power.
"So cool!"
Kurumi stared with glowing eyes and curiously asked, "Can we become devils too?"
Hearing this, Rika perked up as well.
Devils… she wanted to be one too.
"Wait! If we become devils, doesn't that mean we'd have to join that guy's harem?"
Naoki Miki quickly covered Kurumi's mouth and glanced at Lynn secretly. Whatever she imagined made her face blush.
Harem, harem… this is way too chaotic!
Rika had no such concerns.
Adults made decisions based on benefits.
Becoming Lynn's woman and servant?
Honestly, it felt like a win-win!
Not only would she gain supernatural strength, but she could leave this godforsaken world.
Besides.
Lynn was completely her type.
Also, in an apocalyptic world, how many men were even left?
If she didn't follow Lynn now, would she go the rest of her life without a man?
Sure, maybe she could find one eventually, but she'd been picky for almost thirty years!
Joining Lynn's Peerage?
Totally worth it.
Minami Rika didn't hesitate like Naoki Miki.
She said directly, "Shizuka, can you ask your Master if he's still accepting maids?"
"Huh?"
Shizuka blinked in confusion, then hugged Rika happily and rubbed her cheek against her face.
"That's great, Rika! We can be together again!"
Naoki Miki: "???"
She looked at Rika, stunned.
Just like that?
You're giving yourself away?!
Where's your dignity as a woman?!
Sakura Megumi gently patted her on the head and smiled. "Miki, it can't be helped."
"Even you, Sensei…?"
"Miki."
Sakura's expression turned serious. "This is already the end of the world."
"Don't you want to stay alive with everyone?"
"Of course I do!"
Naoki Miki blurted out, then fell silent.
Right.
Having this opportunity was a blessing.
After all, it was the supernatural.
And judging by Saeko and Shizuka…
That Master…
Didn't seem bad?
"…Alright, I get it."
Naoki Miki decided to go with the flow.
"Hehe!"
Kurumi hugged her and whispered, "It's okay, Miki! That means we can always live together!"
Hearing that.
Naoki Miki smiled.
That's right!
At least they'd all survive!
Together!
"No one even asked our opinion…"
Yuki Takeya and Wakasa Yuri voiced their complaints.
"Then… will Yuki and Yuri come with us?"
Kurumi reached out to them.
"Of course!" x2
Wakasa Yuri replied calmly, "It can't be helped."
After all, it's the end of the world.
Who would pass up a chance to survive?
Saeko stood beside Lynn, smiling slightly. "Looks like Master just casually harvested six more beauties."
Devil hearing was naturally sharp.
Lynn and Saeko heard their entire conversation clearly.
Lynn simply shrugged.
Fine. They were easy on the eyes anyway.
Besides…
He now had extra help to manage the devils from the Black Bullet world, right?
One of them was even a teacher.
Judging by her appearance, she seemed like the nurturing type.
So—
Lynn had six new additions to his Peerage.
Unfortunately, none of them reincarnated as Special Devils.
Minami Rika gained the skill [Firearms Mastery], allowing her to pick up and use any firearm instinctively, and even master it quickly.
Her strength and endurance were also slowly increasing.
As for the others…
Well…
Except Kurumi, the rest didn't show much talent.
Even Kurumi only awakened an ability called [Battle Endurance].
Still—
For logistics work, it was more than enough, and they seemed content.
The six stood in place, completely unclothed.
Aside from Rika, the others were visibly shy.
They tried their best to cover themselves.
Rika brushed back her purple hair and leaned in close to Lynn as she walked past.
"Master~ Want to stay over tonight?"
There was a glint of mischief in her purple eyes, filled with seductive charm.
She was a natural queen.
Rika turned, pressed against Lynn, and whispered into his ear.
"Master, we'll have a good time~"
Rika fully understood a man's mentality.
It was her edge.
Feeling her soft body against his, Lynn paused to think.
Hmm…
A dark-skinned queen… sounds like a fun new experience.
"Shizuka, wanna join us?"
Rika turned to invite Shizuka.
"Huh?"
Shizuka looked confused.
Why did this feel like déjà vu?
She looked at Saeko, then at Rika.
Was she… being pulled in again?
(To be continued.)