Though she phrased it as a suggestion, it was clear Kaguya wasn't asking for permissionjust giving notice.
After all for Kaguya, Shuchiin Academy now belonged to Lord Lynn.
Asuna: "???"
Wait, is this really Kaguya?
She's suddenly supporting for the so-called "Harem Club" she's always been against?
Suou Yuki was also stunned, staring at Kaguya in disbelief.
Just a short while ago, she and Lynn were practically enemies. Why the sudden change?
Her eyes flickered thoughtfully as she remembered a rumor her family had mentioned
Could it be the Shinomiya family was really taken down by the Lynn Group?
Yuki narrowed her eyes.
That name"Lynn Group"obviously had something to do with Lynn.
And with how Kaguya's acting today
Fujiwara Chika bounced over and reached out to touch Kaguya's forehead. "Did Kaguya hit her head or something?"
The Kaguya she knew wasn't like this at all.
Kaguya calmly brushed her hand away. "Relax, I'm fine."
She picked up a teacup from the tablethen her fingers suddenly paused.
"Wait why...is it white?"
Her eyes shrank, clearly recalling some scene.
Yuki Suou explained, "Chika said she wanted to try tea with milk foam."
Then added, a bit confused, "It's a strange taste, but is something wrong with it?"
Kaguya paused, then forced a smile. "No no problem."
Though she said that, she still put the milk tea down.
She'd already had enough of that kind of milk foam this morning.
Yuki didn't notice anything off about Kaguya's expression.
She was too busy thinking about the deeper issuewhat was really going on between the Shinomiya family and Lynn?
The Lynn Group was something even her own powerful Suou family had come into contact with.
Compared to the Shinomiya family, the Suou family had even more resources and insightand from what they'd seen, the Lynn Group was anything but ordinary.
For example, that mysterious "Scarlet Crimson Ore"...
There's no way that stuff's normal.
And then the company claimed the ore contained a "solar" property.
To most people, it probably just sounded like typical exaggerated Japanese branding.
But to the Suou family, the name "Lynn" triggered a deeper connection.
So they stayed cautious. They didn't rush to engage or challenge the Lynn Group. Instead, they secretly bought some of the Scarlet Crimson Ore for testing.
With the help of a few very specialized contacts, they confirmed that the "solar" trait was real.
Weapons forged from this ore? Effective against vampires and similar creatures.
That alone confirmed itThe Lynn Group is a supernatural force.
Just as the Suou family was wondering how to approach the group, maybe even form an alliance to gain a foothold in the supernatural world...Boom! News broke about the fall of the Shinomiya family.
And now, seeing Kaguya's sudden attitude shift today everything made sense.
Suou Yuki was almost certainthe Lynn Group was directly tied to Lynn from the Supernatural Club.
Maybe it was even his company.
Still, she couldn't help but wonderwhat the hell did Lynn do to bring the whole Shinomiya family to heel in just a few days?
More importantly, what was Kaguya's relationship with him now?
Unable to hold back her curiosity, Yuki asked straight out, "Kaguya, what exactly is your relationship with Lynn right now?"
Asuna: "???"
She looked completely thrown by the question.
Chika suddenly froze, her eyes deep in thought. Clearly, she'd heard rumors too.
Kaguya answered with no hesitation, "I'm Lord Lynn's personal maid now."
"Personal maid?"
Suou Yuki was dumbfounded.
A maid was one thing but personal?
Wait a damn secondThe Ice Queen Kaguya as someone's personal maid?!
Yuki's expression twisted. Lynn you're into some stuff, huh?
Chika opened her mouth like she wanted to say something but decided against it.
Seeing her friend like this clearly hit her hard.
But her family had already warned herdon't mess with Lynn. Don't stand up for Kaguya. Stay out of it.
ClearlyThe Fujiwara family knew more than most.
Only Asuna still looked completely lost.
Her family was newer in the power game, so they weren't always in the loop.
She had no idea what had happened to the Shinomiya family. So Kaguya's sudden transformation from icy heiress to personal maid left her reeling.
Still
Kaguya had no reason to lie to her.
And from what she knew of Kaguya, she wasn't the type to lie anyway.
So that meant it was true? She really was a personal maid now?
In that case
The Shinomiya family really did fall?
Asuna took a long, silent moment before finally accepting the truth.
Was it Lynn?
Did he take them down?
Just because Kaguya said something out of line?
"...Kaguya" Chika looked at her, clearly worried.
Kaguya remained calm and collected. "It's fine. I'm doing great, actually."
Other than the occasional humiliating "maid duties," she was honestly having the time of her life.
Her crimson eyes scanned the roomAsuna, Yuki, and Chika.
With the authority Lynn had granted her, she could feel the devil's piece embedded in her chest gently heating up.
All three of them were top-tier candidates for servants!
Kaguya remembered Ai Hayasaka's advice"We're building a devil maid squad, remember?"
And right here? The perfect lineup!
Though honestly Suou Yuki and Chika's personalities might not be the best fit.
Their skill levels weren't all that different from hers eithermeaning they'd be just as clumsy.
Poor Hayasaka would be overworked if she had to train a whole team of klutzes.
Asuna though? She had potential.
That elegant aura? Perfect wife material.
Kaguya's crimson eyes gleamed mischievously.
She raised her index finger.
Buzz
A chill began to radiate from her fingertip.
Suou Yuki's eyes widened.
"Eh?!"
Chika blinked. "Kaguya, what are you doing?"
Kaguya didn't answer.
She just reached out toward the cup of tea on the table.
The moment her fingertip got close
Crackcrack
The sound of freezing echoed through the room.
The steaming milk tea turned to ice in an instant.
"That's supernatural power!" Yuki gasped.
Chika finally noticed, stars practically shining in her eyes. "Whoa!"
"Kaguya, that's amazing!!"
Asuna opened her mouth slightly, staring blankly at the chill rising from Kaguya's fingertip.
This is real supernatural power?
But how?
Wasn't Kaguya just a regular person like the rest of them not long ago?
Asuna fell silent.
If she had to guess what had changed It was after Kaguya became Lynn's personal maid.
Could it really be because of him?
Suou Yuki was clearly thinking the same thing and asked directly, "Is it because of Lynn?"
Kaguya nodded calmly.
"I almost caused a disaster, but Lord Lynn still forgave me and granted me this extraordinary power."
As she spoke, Kaguya carefully watched their reactions.
Hehe. Not a single one of you is escaping the maid path! Time to recruit more personal maids to serve Lord Lynn~
Suou Yuki looked stunned.
She had been mocking Kaguya for being nave and clueless...
And now? Kaguya had beaten her to it and gained the supernatural power the Suou family had dreamed of for years?!
Dammit!!
Jealousy flashed in Suou Yuki's eyes.
Sure, the Shinomiya family had lost everything... but it seemed like Kaguya had gained everything instead.
Asuna sank into thought.
So becoming a maid = gaining supernatural powers?
...Seriously?
Then does that mean Senjougahara Hitagi is the same?
Asuna narrowed her eyes. She needed to confirm that.
Meanwhile, Chika clung to Kaguya's arm, stars still sparkling in her gaze as she stared at Kaguya's finger.
She even looked like she wanted to poke it.
But Kaguya quickly pulled her hand back.
"You're so stingy, Kaguya!"
Chika immediately pouted in protest.
Kaguya squinted at her.
This simple-minded, big-chested airheadDoesn't she even worry about getting frostbite?
Chika continued clinging and whining for a while, but Kaguya didn't budge.
Eventually, Chika quieted down and asked with a hopeful look, "Hey hey, Kaguya, do you think I can get supernatural powers too?"
As soon as she said it
The entire student council room went dead silent.
Suou Yuki and Asuna tried to act casual, but their ears perked right up.
Supernatural powers
Who wouldn't be interested?
Especially when the proof was standing right in front of them.
Kaguya noticed and gave a sly little smile.
Exactly the reaction she wanted.
"Of course," she said, nodding confidently as she felt the devil's piece heat up in her chest.
"As long as Lord Lynn blesses you, you can gain powers just like I did."
"However"
There it is Suou Yuki and Asuna both thought, preparing themselves as they leaned in slightly.
"How you get Lord Lynn's blessing well, that's entirely up to you."
Suou Yuki tilted her head thoughtfully. "So like you I have to become his personal maid too?"
Kaguya didn't replyshe just gave her a knowing look full of hidden meaning.
That was enough.
The three of them fell into quiet contemplation.
Then suddenly, Chika clapped a hand to her forehead.
Her eyes lit up. "Ah! I got it!"
"Why not just send my sister to marry him?"
Kaguya: "???"
That is an incredibly politician-style solution.
Kaguya's gaze turned complicated.
You really are a good sister, huh.
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High Class Spirit Devil
Evening The Suou Household
After Suou Yuki finished explaining the fall of the Shinomiya family and the strange changes in Shinomiya Kaguya...
The Suou family head fell deep into thought, his eyes filled with shifting emotions.
After a long silence, he finally sighed. "Who would've thought... the Shinomiya family would actually turn a disaster into a blessing."
The Suou family had always pursued the supernaturalyet they were now one step behind.
Yuki's eyes darted around as she suddenly remembered something Fujiwara Chika had said earlier something surprisingly political.
"Grandfather, what if I married Lynn?"
"...Huh?"
The Suou patriarch gave her a confused look. "Where'd that idea come from?"
Yuki quickly recounted Chika's offhand remark.
The old man smacked his lips, impressed. "She really is a child of the Fujiwara clan, huh."
So young, yet already thinking like a strategist.
Yuki's face twitched a little.
When she first heard Chika say it, she couldn't believe it actually came from that scatterbrained girl!
But...Facts were facts.
Even she hadn't considered the idea of forming an alliance through marriage.
And she had to admit
That might actually be the best move for the Suou family.
After all, if you want something, you've got to be prepared to give something up.
The Suou family had chased the supernatural for generations.
Now that it was so close, there was no way they'd just give up.
And there was no way Yuki was going to do something like becoming a personal maid like Kaguya.
Honestly?
Kaguya was only in that role because she'd offended Lynn in the past.
Suou Yuki and the Suou family had no such historyshe shouldn't be lumped in with Kaguya.
Hmm
Now, becoming the lady of the house, that might be acceptable.
The Fujiwara Household
"Chika you're really something else"
Fujiwara Toyomi, gripping Chika's cheek with a dark expression, growled, "All it takes is some supernatural power and you're ready to sell your big sister off?!"
"Waaah" Chika whined, pulling away as she rubbed her sore cheek.
She mumbled under her breath, "Sis, it's just you're already kinda old, and still not married I figured"
"Chika."
"Eek!"
Chika flinched and immediately ducked behind her younger sister, Fujiwara Moeha for cover.
Toyomi rolled her eyes at the sight.
Chika peeked out from behind Moeha with her usual grin. "But sis, I did check out Lynn. He's super handsome~!"
Toyomi raised a brow with a sarcastic smile. "Oh? Then why don't you go for him?"
Chika puffed up her chest, sounding way too proud: "An opportunity this good? Of course I'd offer it to you first, dearest big sister!"
Then, lowering her voice and looking awkward, she added, "Besides isn't there a saying that the little sister-in-law is, like half-owned by the brother-in-law?"
"If you actually got him, I would only need to make a half-ass contribution too!"
Toyomi's eye twitched. She groaned and facepalmed. "Chika you really are a total idiot."
"Then I wanna contribute my whole ass!" Moeha chimed in, raising her hand like it was roll call.
Toyomi: ""
This family is doomed.
Is this really the generation the Fujiwara name rests on?
At Lion King Organization (STB)
"Are we certain the Lynn Group is behind it?"
A cold voice echoed from behind the screen.
A black cat lay lazily on the floor, licking its paw. "You've asked me that three times now~"
Silence followed.
Endou Yukari lowered her head slightly, deep in thought.
The Lynn Group. A new organization that had recently shown up on their radar.
The reason? A type of ore they'd started sellingScarlet Crimson Ore.
And it turned out... this ore was highly effective against vampires!
Sure, it didn't do much to higher-ranked vamps with strong bloodlines
But who's to say the next weapon version wouldn't be enhanced with additives? Or refined and purified into something even stronger?
Bottom line: The Lion King Organization saw huge potential in this ore.
And naturally, the fact that the Lynn Group had exclusive control over it meant they might also have access to other supernatural resources too.
Because of that, the Organization had been watching them very closely.
They already had a full dossier on the group's apparent leaderYukinoshita Haruno.
They'd planned to keep watching for a while before taking action
But then the Lynn Group pulled this massive stunt with the Shinomiya collapse.
Of course, from the Organization's perspective, the Shinomiya family falling apart wasn't a big deal.
But the intentions behind the Lynn Group's actions? That required a lot more caution.
