Shuchiin Academy, schoolyard.
Misaki Sasasaki watched as Natsuki led two devils toward her, her face full of helplessness.
"So, you just sold me off to devils like that?"
Natsuki replied calmly, "What do you mean 'sold'? That sounds terrible. This is a legitimate job. You're being hired as a teacher for devils."
Misaki blinked, her eyes lighting up with hope. "Does that come with a teaching fee?"
Natsuki remained calm. "You could try applying for one, or…"
She pointed her folding fan in Lynn's direction and added, "You could ask them for it?"
Misaki's mouth twitched.
Ask the devils?
She glanced at Lynn, who looked gentle on the surface, and couldn't help but shudder.
Just standing there, he exuded overwhelming pressure.
A powerhouse!
Definitely someone incredibly strong!
Asking someone like that for a teaching fee?
Wouldn't that be suicide?
Misaki slumped, looking defeated.
Natsuki tried to comfort her. "Don't look so down."
"When we meet again in the future, they'll probably be calling you 'Devil Instructor.' Cheer up a little."
Misaki rolled her eyes. "Oh, thank you so much…"
"You're welcome."
Natsuki opened her folding fan and subtly hid her mouth behind it, lips curling up.
This idiot's expression was rare to see.
"Ahem!"
Misaki cleared her throat, putting on a brave face with effort.
"Alright, if it's come to this… let's start with some punches!"
She placed her hands firmly on Hana's shoulders and shouted, "Are you ready, Yurikawa-san?!"
"Ah, yes!"
Startled by Misaki's sudden enthusiasm, Hana reflexively straightened up.
Misaki nodded with satisfaction and began sizing her up.
"Oh, oh, what a great build!"
"Definitely a physique well-suited for martial arts training."
Hana blushed from her touch but then suddenly remembered something. "Ah? Speaking of which…"
"Natsuki-ch..."
Hana caught a warning glare and immediately changed the subject.
"Um… aren't Natsuki-sensei and Sasazaki-sensei not ordinary humans?"
Did you just now realize that?
Lynn, Natsuki, and Misaki all had the same thought simultaneously.
After inspecting Hana's body, Misaki nodded. "Not bad. Now, let me see your aura abilities."
As a PE Sensei at Shuchiin Academy, Misaki had a decent impression of Hana.
Well…
Anyone would remember a student who ate while running laps during PE class, right?
She remembered this exceptionally food-loving student clearly.
Never imagined they'd meet again like this—and that she'd be a devil.
Misaki felt a bit emotional.
But…
Hana, who was just a regular student before, could now use aura (Life Flame)?
Misaki was skeptical.
Natsuki had doubts too, which was why she personally accompanied Lynn.
Otherwise, Lynn could've just gone to the schoolyard to find Misaki himself.
That said, Natsuki knew Lynn wouldn't joke around about something like this.
But to say Hana had already mastered aura manipulation? That was hard to believe.
If Hana hadn't been a Shuchiin student, she wouldn't have reacted so strongly.
After all, she'd been right under her nose this whole time.
And besides…
Hana hadn't been part of Lynn's Peerage for long.
She recalled the day Hana joined the Supernatural Investigation Club.
It must've been then.
After receiving Lynn's message yesterday, Natsuki had done her own investigation.
Before becoming a devil, Hana was just a normal girl.
So in such a short time…
Natsuki narrowed her eyes and carefully scrutinized Hana.
Lynn noticed and smiled faintly.
"Hana, show them something interesting."
Hana's expression turned serious, and she immediately activated the life energy inside her.
Whoosh!
In the next moment, golden aura surged out, enveloping her entire body.
She looked like a Super Saiyan!
Misaki's eyes widened in shock. "The quality of this aura is insane!"
Natsuki narrowed her eyes.
There was no doubt about it—Hana had truly mastered aura usage.
And even more surprising…
The quality of this aura…
She shifted her gaze to Lynn and frowned slightly.
Muttering under her breath, she said, "Just how did this guy do it?"
She had a feeling Hana's transformation was definitely tied to Lynn.
Now that she thought about it…
Was it possible Lynn wasn't just randomly recruiting people into his Peerage at Shuchiin Academy?
She looked genuinely surprised.
Before, she thought that pulling in ordinary students was meaningless.
But now, that assumption was completely shattered.
Just judging from Hana's aura quality alone, she was definitely a top-tier talent among humans.
However…
She was a devil now…
Tsk.
If Lynn wasn't recruiting people at random, did Utaha and the others also have hidden potential?
She fell deep into thought.
If that was true…
Then what did it mean that she hadn't noticed any of this?
And also…
Did Shuchiin Academy have so many hidden talents?
And they were all recruited by Lynn, a devil?
Compared to that, Natsuki would've preferred if Lynn was just acting on impulse.
Meanwhile.
Misaki stared at Hana with a complicated expression.
She was definitely a student that suited her teaching style…
But now, she was a devil.
Still…
Misaki took a deep breath.
If this was how it was going to be…
Then the Devil Instructor was officially online!
Misaki's expression turned serious. "Throw a couple of punches at random."
Hana nodded, her face full of determination.
"Hah! Ya!"
Misaki: "…"
Watching Hana's awkward movements, Misaki was speechless.
Yep, those were some seriously wild punches…
…
Hana and Misaki's training gradually got on track. Lynn and Natsuki watched for a while before walking away.
On the road.
Natsuki said in a complicated tone, "So you're actually not just pulling people at random?"
Just Hana alone was enough to overturn her entire impression of Lynn running some kind of harem at Shuchiin.
Lynn spread his hands. "I'm a very career-focused devil."
Of course, the harem part was real too.
But there was no need to tell Natsuki that.
Natsuki hesitated. "So, do Utaha and the others also have some sort of talent?"
Lynn smiled. "Do you want to know?"
Seeing his expression, Natsuki deadpanned, "No. I don't."
This guy was probably about to say something about joining his peerage again.
…
Shuchiin Academy, at a bench.
Yukino and two others sat together.
"Huh?"
Yumiko looked confused. "What are you guys even talking about?"
Supernatural, harem clubs?
"Chuunibyou?"
Yumiko frowned and placed her hand on Yui's forehead.
"Yui, you've gotten so weird lately. You must've been infected by her!"
"I knew that Service Club was suspicious!"
"Ahaha…" Yui looked embarrassed and quickly waved her hands. "No, that's not it, Yumiko…"
She didn't know how to explain it.
Yukino said expressionlessly, "Yuigahama-san, there's no point trying to reason with a single-celled organism."
"Huh? Wanna fight?"
"Alright, alright!"
Yui was stuck between them, looking stressed.
After all that, Yumiko frowned. "So basically, the president of that Supernatural Investigation Club is openly running a harem on campus?"
Ah…
She had completely filtered out the supernatural part.
She still thought they were just being delusional, right?
"Since you guys are saying that, I'll just go expose him."
"Wait!"
"Don't!"
Yukino and Yui both looked horrified and quickly stopped her.
Yumiko frowned suspiciously. "You guys… were you threatened by that Supernatural Investigation Club?"
"In any case, you don't need to worry about it."
Yukino frowned coldly, her tone sharp.
She didn't want outsiders misunderstanding Lynn.
"Please, please."
Yui put her hands together like she was begging.
Yumiko clicked her tongue in frustration but silently made a note of this.
Supernatural Investigation Club, huh…
---
At the same time, at Fallen Angel Headquarters.
News from Kuoh Town had just arrived.
"A branch was destroyed?"
"They seriously reported something this minor?"
Azazel ruffled his messy hair, sounding irritated.
Was something this small going to interrupt his Sacred Gear research?
"Just send someone to get revenge. Problem solved."
"Yes, sir!"
The Fallen Angel who was reporting to him bowed and turned to leave.
"Wait."
Azazel suddenly stopped him.
He opened his eyes and carefully read the report again. The word "Serafall" immediately caught his attention.
Of course, he didn't care about the Sitri family.
But he did care about that woman from the Sitri family.
Serafall.
Tsk.
"Forget it, I'll go talk to her…"
"Yes, sir!"
Meanwhile, another high-ranking Fallen Angel, upon hearing the report, had a dangerous, crazed glint in his eyes.
"A branch was destroyed…"
"This is a big deal…"
"Big enough to spark a war between the three factions, Your Excellency!"
(To be continued.)