After all, if Lynn had wanted them as his servants, wouldn't he have claimed them already?
They still remembered what Saeko had told them about their duties as part of the support teamincluding keeping Lynn entertained.
Back then, they had even fantasized about what that might mean. And they had mentally prepared themselves.
"This is the apocalypse," they had told themselves. "If we want to survive, we have to make sacrifices, right?"
"There aren't many men left we can't stay single forever, can we?"
"And it's Lynn. He's strong, handsome, reliable, and has supernatural powers. If it's him, it wouldn't be so bad, right?"
They had convinced themselves.
They had even started looking forward to it.
And yetNothing happened.
Nothing at all.
It was frustrating.
But todayThey had waited long enough.
Determination burned in their eyes.
Lynn stepped out of Saeko's room feeling refreshed.
Last night, he had been quite thorough in "ba...uh training" Saeko.
Even as a Mid-Class Devil, she couldn't afford to slack off.
As he walked into the living room, he immediately noticed something.
Rei and Saya were staring at him.
Their eyes were full of expectation.
Lynn hesitated.
"Uh you two"
"Master Lynn!"
Both of them suddenly stepped forward.
"Please make us your servants!"
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Front or Back?
A perfect dogeza.
Lynn lowered his head slightly, giving his evaluation with a serious expression.
Miyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya had their foreheads pressed firmly against the floor, their large chests squished beneath them, visibly distorted from the pressure.
Lynn simply watched them without saying a word.
The atmosphere grew heavier, the silence stretching unbearably. Neither of them dared to move, but as time passed, their hearts sank deeper, a sense of despair creeping in like an encroaching shadow.
Kasumigaoka Utaha had also witnessed the scene unfold.
After spending half a month together, she had grown quite familiar with Rei and Saya. She didn't have a bad impression of them.
At first, they had a certain spoiled air about them, but it wasn't anything too unbearable.
Just looking at their appearances and figures, it was clear that before the apocalypse, they had been the kind of girls who drew plenty of attention.
A bit of pampering was only natural.
If not for the end of the world, they would have had promising, comfortable lives ahead of them.
Both came from well-off familiesTakagi Saya, in particular, was practically a noble young lady.
But then, the apocalypse happened, and everything crumbled under the relentless wave of the undead.
Over the past half-month, though, they had adapted.
Their work in logistics had become increasingly efficient and well-organized.
Their former delicate demeanor? Completely gone. At least to Utaha, they were no longer irritating.
She couldn't understand why Lynn hadn't accepted them as his servants yet.
They were beautiful girls, after all.
And from what she knew about Lynn, if he hadn't intended to take them in, he probably wouldn't have brought them along in the first place.
Still, whether or not they became part of his peerage (familia) was Lynn's decision. As one of his servants, Utaha had no intention of interfering.
Meanwhile, from the kitchen, Shiina Mahiru peeked out, her little head sticking out just enough to observe. She was still holding a ladle in her hand.
She let out a soft "Eh?" before poking Utaha's side and whispering, "Wait they're not already part of the peerage?"
Utaha shook her head.
Minute by minute, time ticked away.
Just as Rei and Saya felt the last traces of hope slipping away, Lynn suddenly smiled.
"Alright."
The two girls' heads snapped up, their eyes filled with disbelief. Then, realization hit, and joy flooded in, their emotions surging uncontrollably.
Tears streamed down their cheeks.
Rei wiped at her eyes, choking on her words. "I I thought Lord Lynn didn't want us anymore."
"M-Me too," Saya sobbed, burying her face in her hands.
That feelingthe sudden drop into the pits of despair, only to be pulled back up into heavenwas unforgettable.
Lynn reached out, placing his hands gently on their heads, his thumbs softly stroking their hair.
"Relax. Good girls deserve rewards."
"You two have done well these past weeks. Naturally, I'll reward you."
At that, Rei and Saya broke down completely, sobbing uncontrollably.
Rei, still on her knees, crawled forward and wrapped her arms around Lynn's leg, clinging to him like her life depended on it, tears soaking into his pants.
All the emotions she had suppressed came pouring outthe confusion, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty of living in the apocalypse.
Every single night. Until Lynn accepted her, she had never once felt safe. She would often jolt awake in the middle of the night, haunted by nightmares of being discarded.
Terrified that one day, she would wake up only to see Lynn's cold gaze and hear the words: You're no longer useful.
So now, receiving his acknowledgment, she wanted nothing more than to merge herself completely into him.
Seeing Rei's reaction, Saya quickly followed suit, hugging Lynn's other leg tightly.
In an instant, his legs were completely trapped between two soft, trembling bodies.
Lynn's eyes flickered with an unreadable emotion, his lips curling into a deep, knowing smile.
"Ah, without a doubt, that's the smile of a Devil," Utaha muttered internally.
Lynn truly lived up to the title of Devil.
Seeing his expression, Utaha finally understood what he had been doing all this time.
Lynn had seen right through Rei and Saya from the beginning.
Even in the apocalypse, they hadn't fully let go of their past mindsets from modern society.
That was why, at times, traces of their former selves still surfaced.
But nowThere was no trace of that left.
They had been completely tamed by Lynn.
The methods of a Devil were truly terrifying.
"Oh wait, I'm a Devil too? Never mind then."
Once their crying subsided, Lynn patted their heads and took a seat on the couch.
Rei and Saya immediately stopped their tears and scrambled to kneel in front of him again, positioning themselves so his hands could rest easily on their heads.
"How obedient."
A flash of satisfaction crossed Lynn's eyes.
Waiting half a month had paid off.
Though he had expected them to last a bit longer, he wasn't disappointed to see them surrender today.
What Lynn didn't know was that Rei and Saya had given in long agothey were just too scared to admit it.
If they voiced their desires and were rejected, what would they do then?
Living in this apocalyptic world had already smoothed out all their rough edges.
Compared to other survivors, they were incredibly lucky to have found Lynn.
Not only was he powerful, but he was also incredibly attractive.
To them, giving themselves to him wasn't a lossit was an absolute gain. Because Lynn would grant them power in return!
Lynn reached out and pinched their cheeks before conjuring two Devil's Pieces.
"Let me confirm thisonce you become my peerage, you will belong to me completely."
"Mm! Mm!!" x2
Rei and Saya nodded vigorously, eyes shining with anticipation, without a hint of hesitation.
"Good. Then strip."
Without any delay, they quickly started undressing.
They had never witnessed a Devil's Reincarnation before, nor did they know why they had to remove their clothing.
But! If Lord Lynn told them to strip, then they would strip!
Not knowing if he meant only the top or the bottom, they played it safeAnd removed everything.
They did it swiftly, without hesitation.
In mere moments, two completely bare figures knelt before Lynn.
Their heads tilted upward like obedient puppies, gazing at him pitifully.
But if one looked closely, a soft pink blush had spread across their skin.
It was their first time exposing themselves entirely to a man.
They had undressed quickly, but that didn't mean they weren't embarrassed.
Still, their fear overpowered their shame.
What if they hesitated and missed their chance to become Lynn's servants?
Fighting back their shyness, Rei and Saya bared themselves completely for Lynn.
Lynn, unfazed, openly admired the view.
After all, from now on, they belonged to him.
Holding the chess pieces, he asked, "Front or back?"
Rei and Saya exchanged glances before answering in unison: "Whichever Lord Lynn prefers!"
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"Good!"
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Wait, I Haven't Gotten on the Train Yet!
Miyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya both left the choice to Lynn, so naturally, he was going to engrave the blessing wherever he liked.
Nobody could say Lynn wasn't democratic now.
He had given them the option. But since they insisted he chooseWell, what could he do?
He had no choice but to respect their decision.
With a firm smack on each side, Lynn's hands pressed directly into their soft, big chests, enjoying the sensation as he placed the Devil's chess pieces inside.
"Mm~"
"Ahh!"
Two completely different gasps filled the air, giving Lynn a mix of visual and auditory pleasure.
Rei bit her lip, her eyelashes trembling slightly as she avoided his gaze, her whole body burning up.
She wasn't sure if it was due to the Devil reincarnation ritual or something else.
Saya, on the other hand, was breathing heavily, her legs going weak. She could no longer stay kneeling and had to lean back on her hands, unintentionally revealing something mysterious.
Rei glanced at her and immediately felt a chill in her heart. Her eyes toward Saya subtly changed.
Scheming girl!
Blushing, she also pretended her legs had given out, letting her hips touch the floor while spreading her knees just a little.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was utterly dumbfounded, her face instantly turning bright red.
Shameless! Absolutely shameless!!
These two!
She really hadn't noticed before!
She was a fool!
Why was she even standing here watching Lynn train his new subordinates?!
This kind of scene was way too much for her!
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In the Kitchen
Shiina Mahiru had just about finished preparing breakfast and was coming out to watch the drama, only to be met with Utaha's exaggerated expression.
"What's wrong?"
Mahiru tilted her head in confusion and was about to turn her head when
Whoosh!
Utaha lunged at her, shoving her back into the kitchen.
"Mahiru, promise medon't look! Don't be curious!!"
Utaha's eyes were filled with urgency. "You'll break! You'll absolutely break!!"
Especially for a girl as pure as MahiruThat room was hell itself!
"Eh?"
Mahiru blinked.
Now she was really curious.
But seeing Utaha's desperate plea, she simply smiled and said, "Okay, I promise."
'Truly an angel.'
Utaha looked at that angelic smile and couldn't help but sigh.
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Back in the Living Room
The reincarnation ritual was complete. Lynn withdrew his hands.
As expected, Rei and Saya both revealed their newly-formed Devil wings and tails.
Lynn's gaze fell on their chests, and two streams of information appeared before his eyes.
[Miyamoto Rei]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Endurance: i0
Magic: i0
Innate Skill: [Piercing Spear] (Enhances attacks with polearms, adding a piercing effect. Increases strength growth rate.)
[Takagi Saya]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Endurance: i0
Magic: i0
Innate Skill: [Insightful Eye] (Enhanced dynamic vision. Ability to perceive weaknesses.)
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It appeared!
A normal Devil reincarnation!
Lynn was actually a bit surprised.
His gaze turned somewhat complicated as he looked at Rei and Saya.
In a way they were still rare in any other peerage.
But even if they hadn't become special Devils, just having his blessing system made their potential far greater than other Devil servants.
For example, a certain red-haired princess who shall not be named
After all, his blessing system was a direct pathway to Maou-level powerpossibly even beyond.
In terms of potential? Most Devil servants couldn't even compare.
Lynn turned his attention back to Rei and Saya.
While they hadn't become special Devils, they still had awakened innate skills.
'As expected of the main cast from a post-apocalyptic survival story.'
At that moment
Lynn's system notifications popped up.
[Ding! You have obtained new servants: Lower-Class Devils 'Miyamoto Rei' and 'Takagi Saya'!]
[Ding! Your power has slightly increased!]
[Ding! You have obtained the skills 'Piercing Spear' and 'Insightful Eye'!]
Not bad. His skill list was growing again. Overall, these two skills were quite useful.
At the very least, they had practical applications.
[Piercing Spear] granted a piercing effectthough it was limited to polearms.
Still, it wasn't bad.
He just wondered if it would work with a magic-formed spear
[Insightful Eye]the enhanced dynamic vision might not be that useful for a High-Class Devil, but the ability to see weaknesses?
That was very useful.
At the very least, it allowed him to target vulnerabilities with precision.
After finishing his evaluation, Lynn shared the information with Rei and Saya.
The two, still completely unclothed, eagerly checked their stats with excitement.
Skipping over the basic attributes, they focused entirely on the last section.
"Piercing Spear!"
"Insightful Eye!"
Seeing their respective abilities, they gasped, eyes shining with joy.
For Lynn, these were decent skills.
But for Rei and Saya? They were god-tier!
"[Piercing Spear] is perfect for me!"
Rei had been a spear-wielding athlete in high school.
She was already a master of the weapon.
Now, with a skill that enhanced her specialty, it was like she was born for it!
Saya wasn't disappointed either.
Not only did [Insightful Eye] cure her nearsightednessthough that might have been due to Devil transformationBut the enhanced vision let her observe things in far greater detail!
And the ability to see weaknesses?
That was huge!
But most importantlyThey were Devils now!
Their physical abilities had skyrocketed.
And inside them, they could feel a new kind of energyMagic.
