'They're crazy!'
Rei and Saya instinctively shut their eyes, raising their arms to shield themselves.
Snap!
Lynn casually snapped his fingers.
A black magic circle enveloped the moving bus.
A half-dome-shaped barrier of dark energy surrounded them completely.
BOOM!
The bus slammed straight into the first obstacle with a thunderous crash.
But thanks to the protective shield, there wasn't a single dent or jolt from the impact.
After a long pause, Rei finally opened her eyes only to see the bus effortlessly plowing through the vehicles ahead.
"This is"
She was dumbfounded.
After a few seconds, she sighed, mixed with envy and awe.
"Supernatural abilities really don't play fair."
With that little detour settled, the bus continued on its path.
By nightfall, they finally reached Rika Minami's house.
Lynn took a quick look at the spacious home and nodded in satisfaction.
"Not bad. This should work as a temporary base for the Familia."
After scanning the place with his magic to confirm there were no undead inside, he gave instructions.
"Shizuka, take the others and get the place in order. Saeko, come with mewe'll clear out the surrounding zombies."
"Yes, Master!" x2
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Bang!
Under the moonlit streets
With one final slash, Saeko Busujima severed the head of the last zombie in the area. Only then did her heavy breathing gradually calm down.
She wiped her thigh, her face flushed with a dazed expression. "My body... it's all sticky now."
Leaning against a nearby wall, Lynn quietly watched her solo performance unfold.
"That was truly a beautiful slaughter."
He clapped his hands, offering his approval.
Saeko lowered her head slightly and murmured, "Forgive me, Master, for letting you witness such an unsightly side of me."
"No need to apologize. I actually like seeing you like this." Lynn looked happy as he was thinking.
"She is practically born for battle and leveling up!"
"This is exactly the kind of talent my Familia needed."
And with the presence of [Bloodlust], Saeko's growth rate would be off the charts! Her potential far exceeded that of an ordinary recruit.
She was an absolute gem.
Saeko's eyes suddenly became misty. The unease in her heart had completely dissipated.
Master said... he liked her true self.
A rush of excitement flooded her body, causing an involuntary tremor. She barely managed to suppress a gasp.
"Let's go. Time to update your Falna."
Lynn was eager to see Saeko's new stats. He was curiousjust how far could someone with [Bloodlust] progress in a single night?
"Y-Yes~"
Saeko's voice wavered slightly as she fought to steady her trembling body, following closely behind Lynn.
Rika Minami's Residence
When Lynn and Saeko returned to the living room, they found Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi in the kitchen, taking inventory of supplies while preparing dinner.
The two girls knew their current position in the group well. When it came to fighting the undead, they were no match for Lynn, Saeko, and the others with supernatural abilities.
So, they focused on logistics instead.
At the very least, they wanted to be useful.
If they were nothing more than freeloadersenjoying protection without contributingthen not only would their conscience weigh on them, but they knew they'd eventually be abandoned.
Right now, Lynn's team was the safest place in the world for them. They had no intention of leaving.
Seeing their diligence, a satisfied look flashed across Saeko's eyes. Even though she had become a Devil, she was not heartless.
She got along well with Rei and didn't want to see her struggling alone in this world.
That said, if they weren't willing to adapt, she wouldn't plead their case with Lynn either.
She was now his servanther loyalty belonged to her Master.
This arrangement was fine.
Providing logistical support made them useful to the Familia.
If Lynn chose to bring them in as Familiars, they might even become Devils like her, gaining supernatural strength.
And if that didn't happen...At the very least, they could help ease their Master's loneliness.
With that thought, Saeko started mapping out potential roles for Rei and Saya in the Familia.
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Second Floor
In a clean, unused bedroom
Saeko skillfully removed her school uniform, leaving only her undergarments.
"Forgive me, Master. I must have worked up quite the sweat earlier. I might not smell pleasant."
And perhaps it wasn't just sweat.
"It's fine. This won't take long anyway."
Hearing that, Saeko let out a breath of relief. As long as he didn't mind.
She lay face down on the bed, unfastening her bra strap, exposing her smooth, bare back.
Lynn pricked his finger, letting a single drop of blood fall onto her skin.
A ripple spread outward, revealing her Falna.
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[Saeko Busujima]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0 E435
Agility: I0 G289
Endurance: I0 F306
Magic: I0 E411
Innate Abilities: [Bloodlust] (Details omitted) & [Blade Demon] (Details omitted)
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Her growth was insanely fast!
In just half a day, she had completely surpassed Utaha, who had been with him from the start.
At this rate, Saeko might be the first in the Familia to level up. Not just thather stats might even exceed S-rank, reaching SS or even SSS levels!
"Saeko, I have a feeling you'll be the first among the Familia to advance."
Lynn copied down her updated stats.
"Really?"
Saeko's eyes widened in surprise.
She eagerly took the paper with her stats, completely forgetting to fix her clothes.
"My highest attribute reached E-rank already...?"
She could feel a tangible improvement in her physical abilities after the update.
"This level of growth in just one day is beyond what most people could ever achieve."
Lynn gave her some perspective, as she had no benchmark for comparison.
Hearing that, Saeko nodded. If Master said it was good, then it must be good!
Then, Lynn mentioned Utaha's first Falna update for comparison.
"I see So Utaha-senpai only gained around 100 points her first time?"
Now she truly understood just how terrifying her growth rate was.
A quick calculation showed her total stat increase was around 1,500 pointsten times that of her senpai!
Saeko's gaze flickered toward [Bloodlust].
"So, this is why..."
Her expression turned complex.
She had once tried to suppress this part of herself.
Yet now, as a Familiar of Lynn, that very trait had become her greatest strength.
Even bettershe could finally embrace it.
And all of this was thanks to Master.
Her expression turned resolute, confidence filling her heart.
She reached out, gently grasping Lynn's strong hand. Locking eyes with him, she spoke seriously:
"Master, I will become the sharpest blade in your arsenal."
She guided his hand forward, past the thin fabric of her undergarments, pressing it against her chestright over her racing heart.
"Can you feel my determination?"
Lynn gave it a firm squeeze.
"Mmm~"
Saeko's breathing hitched, her face turning crimson as she gazed into his eyes.
"I think I need a deeper feel."
Lynn's expression was solemn.
Saeko's chest rose and fell sharply. She did not refuse.
From the moment she became his Familiar, she belonged to him.
"Saeko is still a bit dirty... Please, allow me to serve you in the bath first, Master."
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Becoming the Sheath
Before becoming Lynn's sword, Saeko Busujima decided she should first become his sheath.
But before the sword can rest, it needs to be properly maintained.
Saeko's eyes were filled with focus.
Cleaning came first, then sharpening it again.
Anyone who has used this sword knows that if you want it to last, it needs frequent honing.
Saeko had some knowledge of this. And finally, she had the chance to put it into practice.
"Whew"
Sharpening the blade was an exhausting task. Thankfully, the preparation was already done.
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Saeko's long, silky purple hair lay messily across the bed.
She turned her head to the side, unable to meet Lynn's gaze. "Mm..."
Her mind was blank.
The newly forged sheath was still a bit tightit would take time to break in and take the shape of the sword.
One time wasn't enough of course, so...
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Outside the door.
Rei Miyamoto's hand, raised to knock, froze in midair.
She had come to call them down for dinner, only to stumble upon an... important ceremony of the blade being sheathed.
Her skin flushed pink in an instant after hearing the sounds. It couldn't be mistaken.
She wanted to pretend she hadn't noticed and quietly leave, but her feet refused to move, as if nailed to the floor.
As time passed, Rei's breathing grew heavier.
After a long moment, she hastily adjusted herself and rushed away.
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Downstairs
Saya Takagi gave Rei a suspicious look as she saw her come down, her face still red. "What took you so long?"
"N-nothing."
Rei averted her eyes and quickly said, "You must be hungry. Let's just eat first."
"What about the others?"
Saya frowned slightly, feeling it wasn't right for just the two of them to eat.
"Uh... Shizuka-sensei fell asleep in the bath."
"And what about Saeko-senpai and... Lynn-senpai?"
They had learned Lynn's name from Shizuka earlier.
"They're... having a deep discussion about swords. Really into it. I doubt they'll be coming down anytime soon."
Rei awkwardly explained.
"Is... that so?"
Saya felt something was off.
The next morning
As the first rays of light filtered through the curtains of the apocalyptic world, Lynn opened his eyes to see Saeko curled up in his arms.
He had seen her in the throes of bloodlust, yet now, her peaceful sleeping face created a stark contrast.
No matter how much she enjoyed the thrill of battle, in the end, she was still a woman.
"Master..."
As if sensing his gaze, Saeko murmured softly.
Lynn ran his fingers through her silky hair, not in a hurry to get up.
Reaching for his phone, he opened Line.
The night before, every half-hour, Utaha Kasumigaoka had pinged him in the group chat.
At the time, though, he had been occupied with the sheath ceremony and didn't have time to respond.
[Sigma Man: @Utako Kasumi, help me tell Natsuki-chan I'll be absent today.]
Utaha, who had barely slept all night waiting for his reply, felt her heart turn cold.
Silence the whole night, as if her messages had been lost in the abyss.
And now, first thing in the morning, he asked her to take care of something for him?
The reason was obvious!
Utaha's grip on her phone tightened, her chest tightening with frustration.
She took a deep breath to calm herself.
Then, with rapid-fire speed, she replied.
[Utako Kasumi:
* * *
?!!]
Lynn chuckled lightly and let it be.
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Main World.
With dark circles under her eyes, Utaha stomped her way to school, muttering under her breath.
"Cheating cat... Shameless woman... I was first..."
"Take a day off? Yeah, right!"
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Shuchi'in Academy — Faculty Office
"That's all, Ms. Natsuki."
"Got it."
Minamiya Natsuki approved Lynn's leave without question.
Leaving the office, Utaha slumped in defeat.
'So spineless!'
She cursed herself.
Then she opened her shopping app and typed: Bunny Girl Outfit.
"War."
"This is a woman's war."
Her eyes burned with determination as she placed an order for a particularly daring outfit.
"You started this."
"This time, I'll let you take the lead."
Utaha bit her lip, her voice filled with the sorrow of a so-called 'losing heroine.'
"At the very least, I'll be second!"
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"Eh? Just the two of you?"
Shizuka Marikawa yawned as she came downstairs, wearing nothing but a thin dress shirt.
Rei and Saya, sitting on the couch, gawked at her appearance.
Saya turned crimson, stammering, "T-T-T-T-T"
Shizuka tilted her head in confusion. Looking down, she finally realized and knocked her head lightly. "Oh well, this was the only thing that fit from last night."
"By the way, where are Saeko and Master?"
Rei flinched at how naturally Shizuka called Lynn 'Master.'
And Saeko, too...
Rei blushed even harder before hurriedly saying, "They're probably still sleeping. They... went to bed really late."
The more she spoke, the quieter her voice became.
Oblivious to their reactions, Shizuka cheerfully made her way to Saeko's room.
"W-wait"
Rei opened her mouth, hesitating.
Wouldn't it be better not to disturb them right now?
Slide
Shizuka swung the door open without hesitation.
"Saeko, the sun's already up"
Her words cut off abruptly.
She blinked at the sight before her.
Saeko, caught in the act, raised her head and wiped her lips before offering a soft, mischievous smile.
"Shizuka-sensei, you came at the perfect time."
Saeko extended an invitation.
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That day.
The midday sun was blindingly bright.
Lynn walked downstairs feeling completely refreshed. Shizuka's Devil transformation was strong, but he still had the upper hand. And he even used her own ability "Milk Mode" against her.
Even though it was 2 vs. 1, he showed them why he was their master. Of course, today's focus was Shizuka.
"Having a harem is absolutely amazing," Lynn thought, enjoying the best time of his life since transmigrating.
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In the Living Room
Miyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya exchanged odd glances when they saw Lynn. Their cheeks were flushed, and they avoided making eye contact.
Shizuka left the door open, so the sounds were too loud to ignore.
As the afternoon approached, around 3 PM, Lynn returned to the main world and used the world anchor from his Devil's Contract to establish a passageway to the Apocalypse World inside the Supernatural Research Club's room.
