Nelliel sat on Lynn's lap, her eyes lifeless.
Her little head was buzzing.
The gruesome scar on her face was completely repaired by the energy released during the reincarnation ceremony.
The hollow cavity in her left chest slowly regenerated with fresh tissue, soon replaced by smooth, fair skin.
And deep within her body, it felt as if some ancient shackles were beginning to break.
Lynn looked at her back.
A brilliant light flashed, and a dense stream of Blessing data began to manifest.
[Name: Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck]
Race: Devil
Rank: Ultimate-Class Devil
Class: Knight
Master: Lynn Valefor
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Endurance: i0
Magic: i0
Class Skill:
• Super Speed
Innate Skills:
• [Reiatsu Resonance]
The more concentrated the spiritual pressure, the greater the increase in magic power and detection range. Capable of tearing through barriers.
• [Super-Speed Regeneration]
Heals non-lethal injuries visibly fast. Ineffective against mental damage.
• [Dance of the Antelope King]
A melee combo technique that stacks attack speed. Each hit briefly boosts agility.
• [Emerald Core]
Chant: "Devour the heavens, Horn of Sorrow!"
Fires high-density green energy from fingertips. Can be charged for AoE bombardment or used in spirit-type attacks.
• [Flash Reprise]
Absorbs enemy's Cero into her mouth, adds her own energy, and reflects it back.
• [Funeral of the Hollow King]
Chant: "Shatter the King's Crown!"
Sacrifices her regeneration to release a 100-meter-wide dark red energy beam.
• [Returning Antelope Knight]
Release Phrase: "Sing praises, Antelope Knights!"
Activates main form. Temporarily boosts all stats to EX level.
• [Emerald Javelin]
A special technique usable in her Blade Retreat form. Hurls a high-speed, spinning double-headed spear.
• [Arrancar's Reserve]
When facing higher-tier enemies, automatically adjusts durability and magic to match.
• [Remnant of Memory]
When near death, reverts to her child form, nullifies all negative statuses, and restores 50% spiritual pressure (7-day cooldown).
• [Healing Saliva]
Restorative property that can heal injuries.
• [Night Patrolman]
In darkness or enchanted areas, increases stealth by 50%. The first strike always lands a critical hit.
• [Antelope Rider Devil]
The Triumph of the Antelope Queen
Increases attack by 30% per 10 meters traveled while charging
Automatically activates antelope horn defense when hit
Under moonlight, all stat values receive a +500 correction
Deals 300% true damage to Hollow/Evil-type enemies
Automatically triggers Hollow King's Cero when dying
Devouring an enemy's soul core restores her body
Emerald Trail:
Chant: "O horn of the antelope that pierces the heavens, shatter the triple barrier of spirit particles!"
Summons three emerald spirit spears.
Each spear auto-locks onto vital points and carries spatial shock effects.
• [Devil Transformation – Emerald Core Burst]
Development Skill:
• Aerial Cavalry Combat: S
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Lynn smacked his lips lightly as he read the list of skills appearing on Nelliel's back.
As expected of the former No.3 Espada.
If she hadn't been ambushed by a combined force, Nnoitra and the others wouldn't have been able to reduce her to that state.
Excellent.
Another powerful general.
And with her joining his Peerage, Lynn's own power received another small boost.
However…
Now that he had transcended, even the feedback from a Ultimate-Class Devil wasn't enough to strengthen him anymore.
Satan-Class...
Lynn frowned slightly.
There probably weren't many who could reach that realm.
It felt like…
The priority should be raising his Peerage's strength.
While Lynn was lost in thought, Nelliel's body began to change atop his lap.
Strands of spiritual particles began to swirl around her, and her young childlike form rapidly matured.
The round and innocent face vanished, replaced by one of mature beauty.
Her light green hair now fell past her waist. Her golden-green eyes were deep and mysterious. The rose-red facial tattoo remained vivid.
Her figure became curvy and full, forming a stark contrast with her previous appearance.
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Miko, witnessing Nelliel's transformation, was utterly baffled.
This...
Is this still Nelliel?
She reflexively compared the two forms in her mind and felt a subtle sense of inferiority hit her.
Meanwhile.
Lynn, now aware of the warmth on his thighs, returned from his thoughts and looked at Nelliel's back with a raised brow.
Looks like she's recovered.
Lynn wasn't surprised.
But the reincarnation ceremony didn't just restore her memories. It had also returned her to her original form.
She opened her golden eyes, her expression calm. Countless thoughts rushed through her mind.
"Nnoitra Gilga…"
She murmured his name, a sharp gleam flashing in her eyes as she clenched her fists.
She would pay him back.
Suddenly.
She felt someone pinch her waist.
Nelliel jolted, standing up at once. Her massive chest bounced wildly.
She instinctively tensed her body and turned her head, only to see Lynn's face.
"!"
She froze.
That man…
The one who restored her memories and powers.
Midoriko, Kikyo…
And him.
Although she didn't fully understand what he had done, the wariness in Nelliel's eyes began to fade.
Lynn didn't pay attention to her expression. He simply tossed her a sheet of paper.
"Your Blessing status sheet. Take a look."
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Nelliel caught it instinctively and glanced down at the master column.
Master: Lynn Valefor
So…
She had a new king?
Nelliel blinked in realization.
Without looking at the rest, she dropped to one knee and declared without hesitation, "My King, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck pledges loyalty to you!"
Lynn tilted her chin up with a faint smile. "You accepted that pretty quickly…"
Nelliel lowered her gaze in silence.
He had truly helped her.
So—
She had no complaints about offering her allegiance.
Lynn was pleased with her attitude. Then, his gaze dropped to her body and he said, "Get dressed first."
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Nelliel blinked, glanced downward.
Her chest was shaking.
She stiffened.
Despite her mature beauty, a touch of shyness spread across her face.
With a faint flash of light, spiritual energy condensed over her body.
Soon.
A flowing green dress covered her.
Only then did Nelliel breathe a sigh of relief, though her cheeks still burned.
Lynn remained calm and tossed her a manual.
Nelliel caught it, looking at him in confusion.
"This contains details about our Peerage. Take a look."
Peerage?
Nelliel's heart stirred.
That word…
Felt strangely familiar.
Like…
A home?
She looked up at Lynn, then recalled Midoriko and the others.
Yes…
This place was clearly different from Las Noches.
After all…
That place was just a cold imitation of power. There was no humanity.
Even Aizen Sosuke...
Nelliel had always felt a chill in his presence.
But here…
It was warm.
Nelliel liked this feeling.
With that in mind, she opened the manual, eager to learn more about her new home.
Soon after.
As she read through sections, Nelliel's expression turned shocked.
This…
Other worlds?
Lynn and the others were from different worlds?!
It felt like…
She had joined some kind of extraordinary organization.
And the Blessing system… that must be what was on that sheet.
Leveling up…
Nelliel's golden eyes sparkled.
With this system, even someone like her could eventually be surpassed, right?
That thought stirred something in her.
After being ambushed by Nnoitra Gilga, she had realized something important.
Her strength…
Wasn't enough.
If she had been stronger, not even Nnoitra and Szayelaporro Granz together would have brought her down.
So—
She would become stronger.
Nelliel's eyes hardened with determination. Her fists clenched.
With the Blessing system, her long-stagnant strength could rise once again.
But first…
Nnoitra Gilga and Szayelaporro Granz.
Would become the stepping stones for her evolution!
Thinking that, her gaze grew sharp and resolute.
(To be continued.)