Looking around, he considered asking someone for directions. That's when he noticed a blonde girl sitting alone in a nearby park.
Something about her seemed familiar. Like he'd seen her in an anime before.
Lynn opened his system panel to check.
Sure enough, his Devil's Piece ability was flashing wildly.
Well, that confirmed it. With a small shift in direction, he changed his course toward the park.
Might as well recruit a new follower while he was here.
At Park
Sitting on a swing, drenched in the rain, Shiina Mahiru blinked in mild surprise as a pair of shoes stopped in front of her.
Looking up, she saw a young man with messy black hair and striking red eyes.
She felt no particular stir of emotiononly a reflexive response.
"I appreciate your concern, but this is by choice. I won't catch a cold."
Lynn: "..."
Damn. That was way too smooth.
Her rejection was so natural, so perfectly executed, that he had no idea how to respond for a second.
Clearly, she had done this many times before.
Noticing his expression, Mahiru hesitated slightly.
Had she been too harsh?
Other people had approached her earlier, and she had instinctively turned them away.
But was that rude?
As she wrestled with her thoughts, Lynn spoke up again.
"You look like you could use some help."
"No, I"
Mahiru began to decline out of habit, but Lynn interrupted her.
"Maybe I should put it more clearly."
His deep red eyes locked onto her warm caramel-colored ones. "Would you like the assistance of a Devil?"
"...Huh?"
Mahiru was stunned.
People often called her an angel, but today, she had met a man claiming to be a Devil?
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Shiina Mahiru
"D...Devil?"
Mahiru didn't know how to react.
'Another chuunibyou?'
'No, if I said nothing, will that make the Devil guy feel awkward?'
She hesitated, worried about being rude.
"Wow, so you're a Devil, huh? That's an amazing..uh ability?!"
Lynn: "..."
"If you put a little more emotion into that line, it'd sound way more convincing."
"Sorry." Mahiru lowered her head apologetically.
Ah... it felt like she messed up.
Lynn shook his head. It was obvious she didn't believe he was a Devil. But that was normal.
He had already tried recruiting Aoyama Nanami at the convenience store multiple times, but she had always brushed it off.
For ordinary peopleor rather, for those who had never encountered the supernaturalwho would believe Devils were real?
Thinking about it, Lynn took out a long-forgotten Devil contract flier.
It was a tool made by the Devils of this world to handle business.
If a customer needed assistance, they could use the flier to summon a Devil and make a request. In exchange, the Devil would take something of equal value as payment.
"If you ever need help, just call my name using this."
Mahiru absentmindedly accepted the flier, then suddenly realized, "Oh, so this is just a sales pitch."
Lynn ignored her remark and simply said, "Remember my nameLynn."
After handing over the flier and introducing himself, Lynn turned to leave.
But just as he was about to step out of the park, he stopped and turned back.
"?"
Mahiru looked at him, confused.
"Do you know the way to Apartment 5011?"
Mahiru: "...I'll take you there. That's the unit right next to mine."
Apartment 5011.
"Thanks for showing me the way, Mahiru-san."
Mahiru shook her head. "It's nothing."
Then, she entered her own apartment next door.
Seeing that, Lynn stepped into 5011.
The moment he opened the door, he could feel the aura of wealth.
"Tch, tch, as expected of the Sitri family's young lady. This place is extravagant."
What greeted him was luxurious decor and high-end brand-name furniture.
As for the other facilities? Everything was top-tier.
He wasn't sure if the place had always been like this or if someone had deliberately prepared it after giving him the key.
Either way...He wasn't going to say no to a free luxury apartment.
"Alright, first things firstI should set up a teleportation marker here."
"Also I need to see if my bed is big enough for my activities!"
Meanwhile...
Since Mahiru had gotten wet from the rain, she decided to take a bath before she caught a cold.
She stripped off her clothes and tossed them into the laundry basket.
At that moment, the Devil flier Lynn had given her fluttered out and landed on the floor.
Mahiru paused for a moment, then picked it up.
In the bathroom...sitting in the bathtub, Mahiru stared at the flier, lost in thought.
"Devils... can they really be real?"
She suddenly chuckled to herself.
How ridiculous.
Who would believe such a thing?
Summoning by simply calling a name? That was the kind of thing only children would fall for.
She tried to recall the name. "Lynn, wasn't it?"
"Hmph~ Let's see if I can expose this scam!"
Fixing her gaze on the Devil flier, Mahiru muttered, "Appear before me, Lynn."
The moment she spoke, she laughed.
Laughing at how childish she was being.
But then
Buzz
A dazzling light flashed inside the bathroom. A glowing purple magic circle emerged from the flier.
In the next second, Lynn's figure appeared and fell straight into the bathtub with a splash.
Lynn and the naked Mahiru locked eyes. His tone was complicated as he said, "You sure picked an... interesting place for a summoning."
"Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!"
The loud scream echoed from Apartment 5010.
Later, in Apartment 5010's Living Room.
Now fully dressed, Mahiru sat across from Lynn, blushing furiously as she handed him a cup of hot tea.
Her gaze darted around the room, unable to meet his eyes.
She had... been completely seen.
Sitting on the couch, Mahiru let out a silent wail of despair.
Lynn took a sip of tea. "So? You summoned me so soonwhat kind of help do you need?"
Mahiru gave an awkward laugh.
Could she really say that she had only summoned him to confirm the flier was fake?
Who would've thought it would actually work?!
And more importantly...Mahiru hesitated. "Lynn-san... are you really a Devil?"
"Authentic and certified."
Lynn shrugged. "And besides, didn't you see it yourself?"
"I just... still find it hard to believe." Mahiru's emotions were complicated.
'So Devils... really do exist?'
'But Lynn didn't seem like the Devils from myths and legends.'
Mahiru was puzzled.
'Aren't Devils supposed to be evil?'
'Lynn-san isn't just handsomehe doesn't feel dangerous at all.'
"So? Have you made up your mind?" Lynn looked at Mahiru.
"Made up my mind about what?" Mahiru blinked in confusion.
"Your request."
Lynn looked at her, exasperated.
What was up with this girl? Did she summon him just so he could watch her take a bath?
Was she into exhibitionism or something?
Mahiru finally caught on.
"A request..."
She awkwardly played with a strand of her hair.
'What now?'
'Letting Lynn leave without asking for anything would feel like a waste.'
Ah... speaking of requests, she did have something in mind.
She remembered what happened earlier.
Today, her mother had lectured her again.
Even though she tried so hard to be a good girl, she still couldn't earn her parents' love.
Taking a deep breath, she looked straight at Lynn with newfound determination.
"Lynn-san, please teach me how to be a bad girl! I beg you!"
Being an angel... was exhausting.
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Fallen Angel Devil
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"A bad girl..."
Lynn pondered for a moment.
There were many ways to "go bad."
But would Shiina Mahiru be able to handle it?
If she wasn't careful, she might end up completely broken.
Lynn's crimson eyes flickered slightly. "If you want to be a bad girl, how about trying to become a Devil?"
"Huh?"
Mahiru froze.
"You mean... a Devil, like you?"
"That's right."
Lynn nodded. "When it comes to being 'bad,' a Devil fits the role perfectly, don't you think?"
Mahiru considered his words.
She had always been called an angel. If she really became a Devil, what would that be like?
"If I become a Devil, will I look weird?" she asked hesitantly.
"Do I look weird to you?" Lynn stared into her eyes, letting her take a good look.
Unable to handle his gaze, Mahiru turned her head slightly. "Fine, I'll do it! I'll become a Devil!"
'Wow... she agreed way too easily.' Lynn was a little surprised.
Normally, someone in her position would have the same reaction as Miko
They'd be terrified. Maybe even scared to the point of wetting themselves.
"Because you don't seem like a Devil at all, Lynn-san," Mahiru said with a smile.
Even though he called himself a Devil, he was nothing like the ones from legends.
Besides
As a human, she had never truly been happy.
Would her life be different if she changed her identity?
She wanted to know.
"Just so you know, if you become a Devil, you'll be my servant from now on," Lynn warned.
"Servant?" Mahiru tilted her head in confusion.
Lynn gave her a brief explanation about Devils and their servants.
"I see..." Mahiru blushed slightly. "So becoming a Devil means... entrusting everything to you, Lynn-san?"
She hesitated.
Was she really going to give herself to a man she had just met today?
A man who was also a Devil?
She had no idea what might happen.
"Lynn-san, do you really need a servant that badly?"
"Of course."
"Even someone like me?" Mahiru felt insecure.
Having grown up in a household where she was never truly wanted, she had no idea what kind of talents she possessed that would make a Devil want her.
Noticing her hesitation and doubt, Lynn answered without a second thought:
"Of course! Mahiru, I need you!"
She froze.
For a moment, it felt like something struck her heart.
For the first time She felt needed.
Her breathing quickened, and she placed a hand over her chest, feeling her heartbeat.
She suddenly recalled something her mother had once told her: "You're just an unwanted child!"
'No, Mother. From now on, I am wanted.'
"Lynn-san, my life is in your hands now."
Lynn smirked.
Another servant acquired.
This went unexpectedly smoothly.
He had no idea how much of a role Mahiru's mother played in this outcome.
A tiny rebellious spark had ignited within her.
The angel wanted to fall.
In Mahiru's bedroom
She lay on her bed, her face flushed as she exposed her back.
"Why do I have to show my back to become a Devil?!"
"Well... you could choose the front instead?"
Lynn thought he was being quite democratic about this.
Mahiru immediately refused. "No, that's absolutely unnecessary."
Burying her face in the blanket, her ears turned bright red.
She briefly questioned whether she had made the right decision to become a Devil.
Was this really a normal servant contract?
But as soon as the Devil's piece entered her body, it was already too late for regrets.
"Nnhhhh..."
She could feel the transformation happening.
Her body was burning, and power surged within her.
And then
Poof!
Two black wings extended from her lower back.
A heart-shaped tail lazily swayed behind her.
"This is..."
Mahiru's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she reached out to touch itonly to shudder violently.
Her fair skin instantly flushed pink.
Her breathing grew heavy, and she hastily retracted both her wings and tail, her face burning with embarrassment.
Sneaking a glance at Lynn, she worriedly thought: He... he didn't notice that, right?
Meanwhile, Lynn's attention was focused on Mahiru's status screen.
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[Shiina Mahiru ]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Endurance: i0
Magic: i0
Unique Skill: [Fallen Devil] (also known as [Fallen Angel Devil])
-[Fallen Devil]-
Gains Holy, Light, and Dark attributes
Fallen Wings (Unleashes light-dark feather attacks when wings are spread)
Accelerated agility growth
Devilization (Chaos Mode)
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Seeing her abilities, Lynn's expression turned odd.
So, even after reincarnation, she remained an angel?
No, she had fallen.
[Fallen Devil]
A fusion of Fallen Angel and Devil traits.
How... bizarre.
But then
[Ding! You have acquired the skill "Fallen Devil"!]
Lynn raised a hand and released a bit of magic.
Buzz
A thread of light magic flickered into existence.
He reached out and touched it
No burning sensation.
His expression grew complicated.
So now, as a Devil, not only had he lost his weakness to light, but he also possessed power that was effective against Devils?
Hiss
Lynn sucked in a breath.
A single skill had erased his natural Devil weaknesses!
Light and holy energy were traditionally the greatest threats to Devils.
Under equal circumstances, Devils were naturally at a disadvantage against exorcists, angels, and Fallen Angels.
But now, thanks to Mahiru, that weakness was gone!
Amazing!
Angels were amazing!
Maybe he could even pretend to be a Fallen Angel now?
"Lynn-san? Is something wrong?"
Mahiru looked at him curiously.
"Mahiru, you're my lucky star!" Lynn smiled at her.
"Uhh..."
Flustered by his direct praise, Mahiru blushed but felt happy nonetheless.
After imprinting her status, she got dressed and checked her abilities.
She had already been briefed on how the system worked.
"Fallen Angel..."
Seeing this name, Mahiru nearly lost it.
Angel??? AGAIN?
Mahiru: "..."
Seeing her speechless reaction, Lynn barely held back a laugh.
Still, he explained the skill's importance properly.
"I see..."
Mahiru's eyes softened, and she smiled. "As long as it's useful to you, Lynn-san, that's all that matters."
Falling? So what?
Falling was amazing!
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An Angel Invading the Devils' Lair?!
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Note that the familia = Peerage for Lynn so the author uses both words. Like when talking to Rais, he says 'Peerage,' but most of the time, he says 'Familia.' I hope this won't be confusing for anyone.
I hope you find the story interesting, and I assure you it will get even better when the Black Bullet world opens later.
