Isayama Yomi
Rank: Mid-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic: i0
Inherent Skills:
[Spiritual Sense: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons]
Allows her to sense the presence of spirits and malice within range. She can also mark weaknesses on targets, doubling damage against spiritual enemies.
[Sword Heart: Nameless Countercurrent]
By sacrificing vision (fighting with eyes closed), hearing and spiritual perception are significantly enhanced, entering a state known as "Mind's Eye." In this state, physical attacks gain spiritual penetration and can anticipate enemy movements.
[Karma Devil]
Flame of Karma
All attacks accumulate karma.
Each time a target kills, betrays, or deceives, the sins manifest as black flames that ignite from their body.
The intensity of the flames depends on the depth of their sins.
Devil Transformation: Karma Burning Mode.
———
Karma Flame?
Lynn raised a finger, and whoosh—a jet of black flame ignited.
"The fire of sin..."
He carefully examined the mechanics of the flame.
It turned out to be a type of flame whose intensity is based on accumulated karma.
In other words, the greater the karma of the target, the stronger the flame would burn.
"A pretty interesting type of fire…"
He copied the Blessings information and handed it to Yomi.
"The Devil of Karma…"
Yomi changed back into her uniform while reading the Blessings information.
"This really does seem suited to my abilities."
She drew her treasured sword, Ranguren, and whoosh, black flames wrapped around the blade out of nowhere.
Yomi studied it closely. "It doesn't seem to have any temperature?"
She was a bit surprised.
Apparently, karma itself served as the fuel for the flames she controlled.
The deeper the karma, the more fiercely it would burn.
After examining it for a while, Yomi looked up at Lynn and asked respectfully:
"Master Lynn, what are your instructions next?"
Now reincarnated as part of Lynn's Peerage, Yomi was clearly more respectful toward him.
Whether it was the benefits of becoming a devil or the advantages of the Blessings system, it was undeniably a rare opportunity.
But…
Was she going to be asked to sleep with him?
Yomi appeared calm, but her heart was slightly uneasy.
Lynn quietly observed Yomi, thinking about how best to arrange things for her.
Then he thought of Hagoromo Gitsune.
He touched the soft, warm tail that trembled occasionally.
Lynn narrowed his eyes. Was this tail still connected to Hagoromo Gitsune somehow?
But…
That earlier phantom...
Wasn't that Yamabuki Otome?
"You'll stay in Kyoto for now."
After some consideration, Lynn decided to keep Yomi stationed in Kyoto.
First, she could collect intel locally.
Second, it would allow his Peerage's influence to extend into Kyoto.
Third…
Lynn narrowed his eyes at the fox tail still in his hand.
"Wait for you to come retrieve it?"
He wasn't exactly planning to wait for Hagoromo Gitsune.
"Yes!"
Yomi replied without hesitation.
Mainly because she wasn't being asked to do anything intimate, she felt a strange mix of emotions.
Relief?
Gratitude?
She wasn't sure herself.
Yomi left Lynn's apartment with complicated feelings.
Before she left, Lynn handed her a skillbook for Teleportation Magic.
As a prodigy from a demon-hunting family, Yomi's learning ability was naturally high.
With Teleportation Magic, she could also cross worlds to farm experience.
However…
Now that Yomi had become a devil, could she still work at the Bureau?
Lynn didn't think her devil identity could be hidden from the Bureau.
Even though this world didn't have many powerful humans, humans shouldn't be underestimated.
Being able to distinguish between devils and humans shouldn't be too difficult.
Lynn considered it, then decided to message Natsuki Minamiya for compensation.
After all, he did save one of her department members.
Natsuki Minamiya: ?
After reading Lynn's message, Natsuki's face darkened like the bottom of a pot.
Natsuki Minamiya: Is Isayama Yomi not your Peerage member now?
Lynn: She is.
Lynn: But when you sent the request, she wasn't.
Lynn: Totally different situations.
Natsuki Minamiya: …
Reading his matter-of-fact tone, Natsuki was speechless.
This devil… is shameless!
Still, she was too lazy to argue about it.
If Lynn wanted it, she'd just give it to him.
It wasn't worth fussing over.
Natsuki Minamiya: What do you want?
Lynn rubbed his chin and thought of Hana.
So far, her fighting style was just wrapping flames around her fists and swinging.
What a waste of potential!
He immediately made a decision.
To him, every special devil in his Peerage was worth cultivating.
Not only did special devils provide greater feedback, their potential was also monstrous.
Ordinary devils had low potential, lacked unique abilities, and gave less feedback in return.
So naturally, Lynn placed more value on special devils.
A flame teacher for the Peerage's special devils?
As she read his request, a figure came to Natsuki's mind.
Well…
Time to toss another burden her way.
Natsuki agreed without hesitation.
As for whether Yomi could still work in the Bureau, Natsuki answered without even thinking:
"Don't worry. They won't give up on someone as useful as Isayama Yomi."
She clearly understood the human world far better.
Not to mention becoming a devil's Peerage member, even some special-grade cursed spirits weren't rejected.
Humans were desperately lacking in manpower.
But—
Natsuki Minamiya: "However, anything directly tied to human authority, she won't be allowed to access."
Lynn didn't mind.
As long as she could provide intel about potential Peerage members, that was enough.
As a devil, he had no interest in human politics.
In fact.
Most non-human races didn't care about humans.
Unless it involved artifact users, most weren't worth their attention.
Such was the world.
A harsh reality for humanity.
Humans were not the protagonists of this world.
———
At the same time.
Just after Yukino returned home, the doorbell rang.
"Yukino, your sister would like to have a little chat."
Yukinoshita Haruno smiled sweetly and blinked at her.
Yukino was silent for a moment, then quietly stepped aside to let her in.
Living room.
Haruno took a sip of water, then smiled. "Yukino's been acting a little strange lately."
She leaned in slightly and teased, "Did you really use your sister's money to keep a man?"
Yukino's expression was calm. "Drop the act. You already know where the money went."
From the moment she asked for it, she knew Haruno would investigate.
What surprised her was that it took so long for her to bring it up.
Haruno had indeed struggled.
She tried visiting the Supernatural Investigation Club multiple times but was blocked each time.
That Lynn… was hard to catch!
The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she became.
And helpless.
Though she had some influence in human society, when it came to the supernatural, she was powerless.
Unable to uncover the truth behind the Supernatural Investigation Club, she couldn't act recklessly.
One wrong move and it could bring disaster upon their family and Yukino.
But…
It might already be too late for Yukino.
Haruno sighed internally, doing her best to hide her unease.
She rubbed her forehead and muttered playfully, "Yukino, you're still so unlovable…"
Yukino's gaze was steady. "If you've got something to say, just say it."
Haruno: "…"
Still so blunt.
She rubbed her temples, the smile fading from her face, her tone turning serious.
Haruno decided to lay her cards on the table.
"Yukino, you…"
"You've gotten involved in supernatural matters."
Her tone was firm. Her eyes locked on Yukino's without wavering.
Yukino froze—then understood.
So that's why she waited this long. She must've investigated more deeply.
Faced with Haruno's statement, Yukino hesitated.
She wasn't sure how much her sister actually knew.
But…
There was no hiding it anymore, was there?
She spoke with a resigned sigh. "Yeah…"
Haruno paused. Her tone turned heavy. "I knew it."
Honestly, even though she'd believed Shizuka's warning.
Anyone who hadn't seen the supernatural firsthand would still harbor doubts.
But now, Yukino had confirmed it.
She would never lie about something like this.
Haruno took a deep breath.
Since Yukino was involved, she couldn't sit on the sidelines.
Haruno looked straight into her sister's eyes, dead serious.
"Yukino, I'll help you!"
She didn't know what Yukino was going through, but she was sure Yukino needed support.
As her sister, she had to take responsibility!
Yukino was stunned. Her feelings were a little mixed but also touched.
Sister…
But—
This was her burden to bear. She couldn't let anyone else get dragged into it.
She shook her head and replied firmly, "It's alright, Sis. I've got this."
Haruno was taken aback.
You've got this?
She fell into thought, then asked:
"The Supernatural Investigation Club?"
Yukino pursed her lips, staying silent.
Haruno gave her a look like, "I knew it."
After all.
Whether it was her or Yukino, their only contact with the supernatural was through the Supernatural Investigation Club at Shuchiin.
"So, you're relying on them to solve your problem?"
Haruno pressed on. "The last time you handed them 5 million, it was for a similar issue, right?"
"So, they take supernatural commissions?"
She was guessing but not wildly.
Yukino didn't respond.
Seeing that, Haruno sighed, then asked:
"By the way, what exactly is the problem you're facing?"
She knew it involved the supernatural but still didn't know the details.
At her question, Yukino suddenly trembled, overwhelmed with emotion.
Don't ask me that, Sis.
Don't make me say it…
That I can see them.
Yukino forced herself to stay calm and glanced out the window.
Outside, a cursed spirit with a split mouth was staring right at her.
Cold sweat broke out across her entire body.
(To be continued.)
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