Although she found it hard to fully understand, Shirona Kuraki still replied respectfully and without hesitation, "The Lion King Organization will compile all the relevant information regarding the Flame Feast and send it to you later."
Seeing this, Lynn gave a light hum and then dispelled the illusion.
Even though the Lion King Organization had no shortage of talented individuals, Lynn wasn't in a rush.
What belonged to him would eventually be his.
As Lynn's figure faded, Shirona Kuraki finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Koyomi Shizuka also adjusted her glasses, easing the tension in her body.
Dealing with someone of that level was truly terrifying...
But...
After this event, the Lion King Organization...
It looked like they'd inevitably be labeled as Lynn's affiliates.
After all...
Once the Flame Feast ended, the Lion King Organization would be known for helping Lynn collect intelligence. It wasn't something that could be hidden.
Thinking of that, Shirona and Koyomi exchanged glances and saw the helplessness reflected in each other's eyes.
Suddenly,
A soft clinking sound broke the silence, drawing their attention.
The Snowdrift Wolf Schneewalzer stood still like a withered plant after frost, its blade quietly planted into the ground. The liveliness it displayed earlier when Lynn had appeared had completely vanished.
Yukina: "…"
Yukari looked at the Snowdrift Wolf with interest and murmured, "The Snowdrift Wolf…"
"It feels like it's become more spiritual."
Could it be because of Lynn?
Yukari instinctively ruled out Yukina as the cause.
As a master, she knew her apprentice too well.
Thanks to this interruption, Shirona and Koyomi temporarily pushed aside some of their worries and turned their attention toward where Dimitrie Vatler had vanished.
Shirona said with concern, "If Dimitrie Vatler dies here, won't the War King make a move?"
Yukari shrugged. "So what? If he's got the guts, let him try talking to Lord Lynn."
"…Right."
Shirona blinked, then thought about it again. That made sense?
Anyway, they now served Lord Lynn. If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up.
Thinking from that perspective...
It didn't seem so bad working under Lynn?
At the very least...
When facing powerful forces, the Lion King Organization could rely on Lynn's influence.
Of course, that was only if they did everything Lynn instructed properly.
Shirona clapped her hands. "Alright. Our next mission is to gather all the information on the Flame Feast!"
Yukari rubbed her chin and said hesitantly, "I remember…"
"There's still one body that hasn't awakened, right?"
Koyomi nodded. "Yeah, No. 12's resting place is still unknown."
"But…"
She thought of Dimitrie Vatler.
Since he'd personally approached the Lion King Organization about hosting the Flame Feast, that meant...
"The Warlord already knows the location of No. 12."
Koyomi looked confident.
Shirona curled her lips. "Looks like we'll still have to deal with that old guy."
But…
At least they had a lead now.
The three of them discussed it a bit more before remembering Himeragi Yukina.
Shirona looked at Yukina and asked cautiously, "Yukina, you now…"
She wanted to ask about the changes in Yukina.
Why had her power surged so much all of a sudden? And…
Why had the Snowdrift Wolf changed too?
Yukina remained silent for a moment before answering apologetically, "I'm sorry. I need to ask Master Lynn first."
Shirona paused, then nodded with a complicated expression. "That's reasonable…"
---
The World of the Soul Reapers.
After receiving Yukina's message, Lynn responded indifferently, "Whatever."
It was a good opportunity for them to realize the benefits of becoming a peerage member.
After replying to Yukina, Lynn observed Kikyo and the others' actions in Hueco Mundo for a while, then returned to reality.
There was something he needed to settle.
"Hell, huh?"
Lynn went to find Kisuke Urahara and requested access to Hell.
Though Urahara Kisuke was surprised, he still used the stabilizer to open the gate to Hell.
Whoosh—
As the portal opened, an eerie chill gushed out.
Looking into Hell, Lynn inwardly confirmed what he had sensed before.
Ever since arriving in the World of the Soul Reapers, he had vaguely felt an inexplicable pull.
And Lynn knew very well, this pull came from Hell.
Was it because of his identity as Yama?
He had a faint guess.
Without hesitation, he stepped into the gate of Hell.
Seeing this, Yoruichi turned into a black cat and leapt into Lynn's arms. "Since Master is new to this world, let me guide you."
She was quite curious about Lynn's reason for heading to Hell.
Urahara Kisuke: "?"
A guide?
If it were the Soul Society, then sure, Yoruichi was reliable.
But...
Hell?
Even he had rarely visited that place, let alone Yoruichi.
Lynn glanced down at her without saying anything, then continued forward through the gate.
Buzz—
The moment he stepped into Hell,
A streak of white light flooded his vision, making his eyes sting slightly.
Clang—
The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed in his ears, gradually approaching.
Yoruichi blinked, her blurry vision slowly adjusting.
Then,
What came into view was a space filled with white blocks. On them stood chained figures, staring lifelessly at Lynn.
"These are…"
Yoruichi narrowed her eyes.
"Sinners."
Lynn gave them a brief glance. He didn't sense any powerful presences.
He took another step forward, heading deeper into Hell.
Then the sinners suddenly moved.
Yoruichi tensed instinctively.
But…
Their actions weren't what she expected.
Instead of attacking—
They all knelt down?
As if…
They were worshiping their king?
Yoruichi blinked again, doubt flashing in her eyes.
Lynn paused and watched them with interest.
At the same time,
A wave of information flooded into his mind.
After a few seconds, clarity appeared in Lynn's gaze.
"So that's how it is…"
Because of his identity as Yama, Hell had recognized him.
That's why this scene was happening.
Lynn hadn't expected his Yama identity to have influence in other worlds too.
As he thought...
It was because of that identity that he had drawn Hell's attention.
But...
Lynn chuckled to himself.
Hell's consciousness had a nice little plan, wanting him to work for it?
That wasn't why he came here.
He hadn't come to be acknowledged.
Lynn...
Came to take control of Hell.
He ignored the sinners and kept walking deeper.
First floor.
Second floor.
All the way to the fourth floor.
Along the way,
He and Yoruichi encountered all sorts of strange sinners.
The deeper they went, the more twisted and corrupt the sinners appeared.
Aside from the blame beings, they also saw Hell's guardians—giant skeletal creatures with massive bodies.
But without exception,
Every one of them knelt in reverence upon seeing Lynn, as if welcoming their king's return.
But Lynn knew better.
It was all an illusion created by Hell itself.
Lynn curled his lips. "So you really want me to work for you?"
Suddenly.
Boom!
A thunderous explosion interrupted him.
Lynn stopped, turning toward the source of the sound.
Soon, a figure wearing a black cloak flew toward him in retreat.
Coincidentally, they landed right in Lynn's path.
With a gentle wave of Lynn's hand,
The cloaked figure froze in midair, then dropped like a rock!
Bang!
They slammed into the white ground with a loud crash!
Immediately after.
A petite figure appeared, walking toward Lynn from the distance.
"Oh?"
Seeing Lynn, she let out a surprised sound, then grinned widely.
"Haha, two interesting newcomers have come to this boring place!"
(To be continued.)