One by one, the black feathers shimmered with both white and black light.
Swish
A sound like the tearing of air whizzed through the night sky!
Boom! Boom!
The feathers pierced through the zombies, blasting into the filthy ground and leaving crater-sized holes.
The power was decent. For a lower-ranked Devil, this was already quite impressive.
Lynn shifted his gaze from the ground to the zombies.
What intrigued him more was Mahiru's light-and-dark attributes.
The zombies struck by the light-infused feathers slowly dissolved, as if burned by searing flames, releasing wisps of white smoke.
Meanwhile, those hit by the dark-infused feathers were devoured by a sludge-like energy, vanishing entirely.
Burning and corrosion?
Mahiru's abilities seemed to add some kind of debuff to enemies.
AndLight attributes really were a natural enemy of Devils.
Lynn turned his head to look at Utaha and the others, who had unknowingly distanced themselves by several dozen meters from Mahiru.
When their gazes met, Utaha gave an awkward smile and uneasily rubbed her arm, looking at Mahiru with clear apprehension.
"Master, are you sure Mahiru wasn't actually an Angel?"
Utaha's expression was complicated.
Could it be that Lynn had actually corrupted a real Angel?
Otherwise, how could she explain Mahiru's light attribute and that divine aura?
When the light attribute appeared just now, Utaha felt like she had encountered her natural predator, sending chills down her spine!
Even Saeko and the others weren't spared.
With all this commotion, calling Mahiru a Devilwho would believe it?
"Mahiru, show them your Devil wings."
Lynn didn't waste time arguing and simply told her to prove it.
Mahiru quickly revealed her Devil wings.
Mahiru's fallen angel wings were a skill, not her real wings.
And she didn't want any misunderstandings with her fellow familia members because of her abilities.
In her eyes, since everyone was Lynn's followers, they were like family. And she cherished family deeply.
So, she didn't want any unnecessary conflict.
"Well turns out she really is a Devil."
Utaha's tone was still conflicted.
A Devil with traits exclusive to Fallen Angels. And even possessing the holiness of an Angel?
ThisIt was hard to judge.
"Lynn-sama, the gun."
At that moment, Takagi Saya came running over, panting, her chest bouncing with each step.
Lynn took the gun from her.
"Hmm, a Desert Eagle."
It didn't quite suit Mahiru's petite frame, and the recoil was quite strong.
But then againShe was a Devil.
"Infuse it with your light attribute and see what happens."
Mahiru took the gun, looking serious as she slowly infused it with light energy, then
Bang!
"Ah I missed"
Mahiru curled her toes in embarrassment.
"That's on meI forgot you've never handled a gun before."
Lynn thought for a moment, then stepped behind Mahiru, placing his hands over hers.
Mahiru bit her lip and instinctively folded her wings inward, allowing Lynn to press closer.
Lynn didn't hesitate, gripping her hands firmly and instructing, "Keep infusing light energy."
"Mm~"
Mahiru's tone sounded off.
Lynn's breath was so close.
Her earsHer weak spot had been touched
Her chest rose and fell more noticeably, her body softening as she unconsciously leaned into Lynn's embrace.
Utaha: ??
Practicing shooting has such benefits?!
Saeko's eyes gleamed with intrigue. "Looks like I need to learn how to shoot too."
Utaha followed up without missing a beat. "Then I can't fall behind. I'm the most diligent learner, after all."
Yotsuya Miko: ...
I can't watch this.
Are they really here to learn shooting?
Bang! Bang! Bang!
While everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Lynn guided Mahiru's hands, firing bullets into the zombies.
"The effect is mediocre." Lynn frowned slightly.
But it wasn't Mahiru's fault.
"Ordinary human weapons can't handle too much magic."
"But it's still barely usable."
It seemed he needed to find Mahiru a proper weapon.
AndZombies couldn't really showcase her light attribute's advantage against Devils.
They needed to find a stray Devil to test on.
Lynn let go of Mahiru's hands.
Mahiru suddenly felt empty.
She stood there, dazed for a moment, before realizing she was still leaning against Lynn.
"S-Sorry!"
Mahiru quickly straightened up, her face burning red.
"No worries. If you want to lean on me, you can stay like that forever."
Lynn smirked, teasing the angelic girl.
F-F-Forever?!
Whoosh
Mahiru felt her brain overheating.
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Ultimate-Class Devil
(700 power stones bonus)
After testing Shiina Mahiru's abilities, Saeko helped her gain some experience.
Once they were done, Mahiru had no intention of going home.
A house where she lived alone... there was nothing worth going back to.
With a determined look, she said, "Since I've become one of Lynn-san's familiars, it's only right for me to take care of him!"
"So, housework, cooking, and all thatjust leave it to me!"
Rolling up her sleeves, she radiated enthusiasm.
Ah... such a strong sense of domesticity...
Utaha and Miko exchanged subtle glances.
Miko began to reflect on herself.
She hadn't really taken care of her master much...
Determined, she decided she'd ask her mom for cooking lessons as soon as they got back!
As for Utaha, she had taken care of Lynn for a while back when they lived together.
But she had done a terrible job at it.
To the point that Lynn had outright banned her from the kitchen.
Recalling those embarrassing memories, Utaha slumped in defeat.
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"Saeko, let's begin the level-up process."
"Yes, Master."
Busujima Saeko removed her clothes and lay face down on the bed, waiting for Lynn to grant her a level-up.
As he let a drop of his blood fall onto her back, her Status appeared.
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[Busujima Saeko ]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: SSS 1378
Agility: SS 1096
Endurance: SS 1035
Magic: SS 1028
Unique Abilities: [Bloodlust] (Details omitted) & [Blade Devil] (Details omitted)
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Her stats had nearly hit their limits. No matter how much she trained, they probably wouldn't increase much more.
Lynn praised her, "Not bad. You've done really well."
No, "not bad" was an understatement. Among his familia, only Saeko had reached this level. The others weren't even close.
And her growth rate was on an entirely different level.
[Bloodlust] was truly a powerful ability.
"Mmm~" Saeko let out a soft hum.
Just hearing Lynn's praise made her feel happy for a long time.
"Alright, time for the upgrade." Lynn focused and placed his hand on her smooth back.
This was his first time leveling up a familiar, so he wasn't sure what to expect.
"Level Ascension!"
He silently activated the skill.
The Devil's Piece ability on his status screen lit up instantly.
At the same time, a glow spread across Saeko's back.
Buzz
The glow lasted for a moment before fading, revealing her updated status.
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[Busujima Saeko]
Rank:Mid-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Abilities: Bloodlust & Blade Devil
[Bloodlust]
The stronger the desire for slaughter, the faster stats increase.
Removes certain limitations.
[Blade Devil]
Slashing Technique
Swordsmanship (Can master blade techniques instantly upon seeing them)
Blade Armor.
Accelerated Strength Growth
Accelerated Agility Growth
Devil Transformation (Weaponized Body)
Development Ability: Swordmaster (Increases attack power when using bladed weapons): i
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"A Development Ability?"
Lynn was momentarily surprised.
His Blessing System now included development abilities after leveling up.
She had also officially become a Mid-Class Devil.
And...Lynn squinted.
Her Devil Blade skill had undergone slight changes.
Blade Armor?
He decided to set that aside for nowthere were more pressing matters.
Because of this level-up, not only had Saeko advanced...
As her master, he had also received a feedback boost, breaking through from High-Class Devil to Ultimate-Class Devil.
System notifications popped up in rapid succession.
[Ding! Your familiar 'Busujima Saeko' has advanced to Mid-Class Devil!]
[Ding! Your power has increased!]
[Ding! Your rank has broken through!]
[Ding! Your skill 'Devil's Piece' has undergone a slight change!]
Lynn narrowed his eyes at the last notification.
Devil's Piece was his core abilitywhether the change was good or bad, he wasn't sure.
Opening his status screen, he examined the details.
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[Lynn Valifer]
Race: Devil
Rank: Ultimate-Class Devil
Authority: None
Familia: Kasumigaoka Utaha, Yotsuya Miko, Busujima Saeko, Marikawa Shizuka, Shiina Mahiru
Skills:
Devil's Piece
Devil's Contract
Magic Release
Archivist Devil
Spirit Devil
Blade Devil
Healing Devil
Fallen Devil
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His rank had indeed changed. High-Class Devil had become Ultimate-Class Devil.
With five familia members now, plus Saeko's level-up, his own power had finally undergone another leap forward.
Rising two ranks in less than a month...
If people found out, they'd probably be insanely jealous.
Especially someone like Rias, who had been stuck at High-Class Devil for a long time.
Feeling his strength surge, Lynn couldn't help but smile.
But the most important thing was still the change in Devil's Piece.
Focusing his mind, he clicked on the skill.
In an instant, he found himself surrounded by an endless starry sky.
His eyes widened in confusion.
"This is..."
Touching his chin, he observed carefully.
"Five chess pieces... orbiting around me?"
Lynn frowned in thought. "So what does this mean?"
Five pieces... they likely represented Utaha and the others.
And he, as their master, was the core at the center?
So...Did this starry space represent his familia shape?
"..."
"So after all that... I just got a fancy new display?"
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Another Day with No Sleep
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"As expected, it's really weak." Lynn sighed.
He wasn't exactly sure what was happening, but he knew that Devil's Piece wouldn't change for no reason.
He didn't know if this change was because of his rank-up or some other reason.
For now, he set the mystery of Devil's Piece aside and turned his attention back to Saeko.
After copying down her updated status, Saeko, still undressed, carefully examined the changes to her stats.
Her rankShe was now a Mid-Class Devil.
She had already felt the transformation in her body during the upgrade.
It was a fundamental change.
It felt like her body was filled with an explosive power, a strength that hadn't been there before.
She could tellher current self could easily overwhelm her past self.
And more than thatShe could feel that her skill Blade Devil had undergone some kind of change.
Sure enoughWhen she saw the new ability Blade Armor added under Blade Devil, her eyes lit up with understanding.
She focused her mind.
Shing!
A sharp, gleaming blade suddenly extended from Saeko's right arm.
"So this is Blade Armor" Lynn muttered in thought.
Saeko curiously examined her new ability.
"It feels strange," she murmured.
It was as if the blade was an extension of her own flesh and blood.
She flicked the blade lightly with her delicate fingers.
A crisp metallic sound rang out.
"It's really durable."
Saeko was very satisfied with this new power.
Now she no longer needed to search for a suitable weapon.
The sword she had brought from school had already been worn down after weeks of intense battles.
This ability came at just the right time!
FinallyThere was the new Development Ability.
"Swordmaster?" Saeko muttered.
"It suits you perfectly." Lynn patted her head.
Like a cat, Saeko closed her eyes and tilted her head slightly, enjoying her master's touch.
"Master, I've taken another step closer to becoming your sharpest blade," she said, blinking up at him expectantly.
She was clearly waiting for a reward.
Lynn smirked and gently pinched her chin.
No words were needed between master and servant.
That night, the rain poured down.
That night, the sounds didn't stop.
That night, someone new couldn't sleep.
For the first time, Shiina Mahiru was spending the night at the familia base in the World of Highschool the Dead.
And it was proving to be quite the experience.
"T-The sounds are too loud"
Wrapped up in a blanket, Mahiru pulled it over half her face, her caramel-colored eyes peeking out.
At that moment, her eyes looked a little moist.
The Next Morning
At dawn, Kasumigaoka Utaha took one look at Shiina Mahiru's dark circles and burst out laughing.
"So this is what you get for not going home!" she teased.
Mahiru blushed in embarrassment and hurried off to make breakfast.
However, her enthusiasm caused two particular people to start feeling uneasyMiyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya.
They had always considered themselves responsible for the team's logistics.
But if Mahiru took over even that
Miyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya exchanged glances, both coming to the same realization.
Over the past few days, through conversations with Saeko and the others, they had gradually come to understand Lynn's true identity.
A Devil. A being they had only ever heard about in myths and legends.
And yet, here he was, standing right in front of them.
At first, it seemed unbelievable.
But then again, these past few weeks had been filled with unbelievable things.
First, the apocalypse happened, turning most of humanity into Zombies.
Then, Saeko and the others started displaying supernatural powers.
Saeko's sword aura, Utaha's magic, Shizuka's healing tonics, Miko's spirit attacks
And yesterday, a literal Fallen Angel had appeared before them!
Everything defied common sense.
Not to mention, everyone here was Lynn's servantexcept for the two of them.
They had already considered becoming his subordinates. But they feared they weren't worthy.
