The cursed children looked around the new world with curious eyes, but none of them made any unnecessary movements.
They all stood quietly in place, waiting for Lynn's instructions.
Seeing this, Sakura, who had been entrusted with an important responsibility breathed a quiet sigh of relief and patted her chest.
It seemed that these children were fairly well-behaved.
But still…
Wasn't this a bit too many?
Sakura began to worry.
Could she really take care of all these children on her own?
"Don't worry, Sakura sensei, we'll help."
Wakasa Yuri patted her comfortingly on the shoulder.
After giving the cursed children a basic rundown of the current situation in the Zombie World, Lynn handed them over to Sakura.
Of course, with Kayo Senju managing things, it shouldn't be a problem.
"Kayo."
Hearing her name, Kayo Senju froze for a moment, then slowly raised her head. "Master Lynn, what is it?"
Lynn took out the [360 Ways to Use Magic] that Rias had given him earlier and handed it to her.
He gently patted her head. "Your task is to master the contents of this book as soon as possible and then teach it to all the other Devils."
As the Dolphin Factor holder, Kayo Senju had an exceptionally quick mind and learned fast.
That's why Lynn assigned her this responsibility.
Since she was now a Devil, she should start learning the knowledge Devils needed.
"I'll do my best!"
Kayo Senju nodded seriously, then suddenly looked up at Lynn and asked, "Will Master Lynn come visit us again?"
Lynn paused for a second, then smiled. "Of course."
He ruffled her hair. "It won't be long before you can return to your original world anytime you want."
"Yeah!"
This time, her voice was a little louder.
After she left, Lynn watched her departing figure, briefly dazed.
Then, turning back, he stepped into the teleportation gate.
"The first step is to take control of the Tokyo area."
...
Black Bullet World.
Lynn had intentionally left the first batch of cursed children who had been reincarnated as Devils behind.
They had valuable experience when it came to dealing with other cursed children.
They would be needed again soon.
The first thing Lynn did upon returning to the Black Bullet world was issue a new mission.
The cursed children still within the city would be handled by Kisara.
As for the first batch of Devils.
"Start spreading out to the outer areas and bring back the cursed children."
Led by Midori Fuse, the cursed children were more excited than anyone else.
They were enthusiastic about saving the other cursed children.
At the same time.
News of the IISO incident in the Chigang District's outer area began to spread.
---
Tendo Family's new residence.
Tendo Kikunojou furrowed his brows after hearing about it.
"Anything unusual in the District?"
A servant reported, "The only notable change is the newly established shelter."
"According to recent observations, they seem to be taking in a large number of cursed children."
"The IISO incident is likely connected to them."
Tendo Kikunojou's brows furrowed deeper.
He hadn't forgotten that the explosives he'd prepared had ended up blowing up his own house instead.
That shelter was abnormal.
And…
A glint of cold light flashed in his aged eyes.
"What gives those monsters the right to be saved?"
"Send someone to guide the public to visit the shelter."
"Yes, sir!"
Tendo Kikunojou was using his usual method.
Manipulate public opinion and use the masses.
---
A few days later.
The shelter took in another group of cursed children.
After reincarnating the final one, Lynn felt his strength surge once more.
He clenched his fist.
Boom!
A thunderous crack sounded in the air.
"Huff…"
He exhaled slowly.
Every time his power increased, he felt joy from the bottom of his heart.
Suddenly.
Noisy voices drifted into his ears.
"Get out of here, cursed children!!"
"Why should we take in monsters like them?!"
"They're all Devils! They should go back to hell!!"
Listening to the commotion, Lynn frowned slightly.
"Mr. Lynn."
Mahiru walked over, a chill flickering in her gaze.
"Some people have gathered outside the shelter to pressure us into expelling the cursed children."
Hearing this, the children inside lowered their heads.
They had only just been reincarnated as Devils.
But they hadn't yet shed the stigma of being cursed children.
"Oh?"
Lynn smiled faintly. "So someone finally couldn't sit still."
Then he turned to the cursed children.
"Lift your heads."
The children looked up, eyes filled with fear and confusion.
"Remember, you are no longer cursed children."
Lynn spread his arms wide and declared.
"You are now Devils!"
Devils.
The cursed children were stunned.
They remembered the reincarnation ceremony from earlier…
And the Devil marks that now resided on their backs.
Lynn curled his lips.
"Devils should act like Devils."
"Go do what Devils should do!"
Do what Devils should do…?
"Saeko."
"Yes, Master!"
Saeko licked her lips, excitement flashing in her eyes.
"It's been a long time since I've cut anyone down!"
---
Outside the shelter.
A crowd of people stood holding signs that read: "Cursed Children, Get Out!"
Their slogans were loud and righteous.
"Cursed children don't deserve special treatment!"
"Kick out the monsters!!"
"Get out!! Get out!!"
Swish.
Amid the shouting, the doors of the shelter finally opened.
Saeko stepped out, sword in hand, her eyes full of bloodlust.
The protesters didn't notice.
Seeing the shelter residents walk out, they instantly acted like they had won.
Chins lifted high, they sneered down their noses at the group.
"Hey! So you're the ones hiding those monsters!"
"You think you're so noble? Those Devil children should be rotting in the outer area!"
"Get them out of here now!"
"Cursed children out! OUT! OUT!!"
Their arrogance filled the air, like they spoke for all humanity.
Saeko sneered and slowly drew the blade at her waist.
"Hah! What, you gonna fight us now?"
"You must be insane!"
"You're seriously pulling a sword on regular people? All for some cursed kids? Looks like you're not good people either!"
The crowd kept shouting, completely unfazed by Saeko's movements.
They didn't believe she'd actually do anything.
After all, they were the righteous ones.
They stood for justice!
Their eyes gleamed with confidence!
"Heh…"
"You're all so noisy."
Saeko's eyes turned blood-red, her bloodlust peaking.
She raised her sword and slashed!
Swish—
A flash of silver light tore through the air!
Splurt—
The crowd froze in shock as blood sprayed from their waists!
Warm droplets splashed on nearby faces.
The sharp scent of blood spread instantly.
Silence.
The air turned deathly still.
The protesters stood there, stunned.
Until one trembling voice finally cried out.
"S-she killed someone!"
And just like that, the illusion shattered.
All the so-called courage in their eyes vanished.
Only fear remained.
When the butcher's blade was truly raised.
Their true selves were exposed.
Saeko grinned coldly.
"This is what a Devil should look like."
Behind her.
The cursed children's eyes lit up with a new fire.
(To be continued.)