Sona spoke in a low, almost ghostly voice. "Since when... did you two get so close?"
Dinner? Nah!
That was a date invitation!! Yep!
And what's this about a gift?!
Did Rias secretly give Lynn a present behind her back?!
"Ahaha... it's just a small thing, nothing worth mentioning."
Yes, the powerful Flare Gun was now nothing worth mentioning.
Rias composed herself and explained, "I've been helping Lynn out a little lately, so it makes sense for him to treat me to a meal, right?"
She carefully observed Sona's reaction.
Seeing that she wasn't overreacting, Rias sighed in relief.
Then, she solemnly declared, "Don't worry, Sona. He's your fianc. There's no way I'd make a move on him!"
Hearing Rias' assurance, Sona felt a strange sense of relief.
She had no idea why, but she did.
Still...She had overlooked something.
Ever since that first awkward encounter, Sona had been avoiding Lynn.
Even when she wanted to give him something, she did it through Rias.
And now? Rias and Lynn had grown closer than ever.
But wasn't she the fiance?!
This couldn't go on!
Bottom line
Seeing Rias getting along with Lynn so well made her feel uncomfortable.
Sona knew she needed to make a change!
Apocalypse World.
"It's an honor to meet you, Lord Lynn. My daughter has been in your care these past days."
Lynn's expression turned strange.
This mother and daughter... really had a knack for kneeling.
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Saya, Your Mother Will Help You
Lynn looked down at the voluptuous woman before him, analyzing her carefully from his elevated position.
Takagi Yuriko lowered her head, allowing him to examine her freely.
From what Busujima Saeko had told her on the way here, she understood that this man was the highest authority in this place.
More importantly, she now knew that her daughter was alive and well here. The news filled her with immense relief and gratitude toward the man who had taken Saya in.
With that gratitude in mind, even if Lynn were to offend her deeply, she wouldn't hold any resentment.
At the same time, she hadn't forgotten the incredible sword strike Saeko unleashed when she rescued her.
A single slash had cut through the densely packed Zombies, beheading them all in an instant, like a row of dominoes falling in perfect sequence.
Seeing it with her own eyes, Yuriko immediately recognized it as an extraordinary, supernatural power! And yet, despite Saeko's immense strength, she still revered this man as her master, without the slightest hesitation.
She didn't fully understand whyperhaps due to her limited knowledgebut there had to be a deeper logic behind it.
One thing, however, was clear: in this place, Lynn's word was absolute.
So, all she needed to do was lower her head and obey. More than thatshe wanted to prove her value, to show that she could be useful.
She understood that living here without contributing anything wasn't an option.
Unlike some who might take their daughter's presence as a guarantee of shelter, Yuriko didn't think that way.
Still, the hardships of the past few days, coupled with the prolonged uncertainty about Saya's fate, had drained her completely.
She was exhausted, barely holding herself together. Noting her fatigue, Lynn didn't say much. He simply gave an order: "Saya, take your mother to rest."
"Thank you, Master!"
Takagi Saya shot Lynn a grateful look, her eyes slightly red, before leading Yuriko to her room.
"Did you just call him Master?" Yuriko gave her daughter a curious glance.
She had no idea what Saya had been through during her time here, but she could tellShe had changed. A lot.
And that title
Calling someone 'Master' like thatit was unexpected, bold even.
But Yuriko could see that Saya said it willingly, with no reluctance at all.
Before she could ask further, exhaustion overtook her, and she collapsed onto the bed, sinking into a deep sleep.
Living Room
Miyamoto Rei watched the emotional reunion between Saya and Yuriko, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
She couldn't help but wonderWas her mother still alive?
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Lynn's Bedroom
Lynn updated Saeko's blessing.
He frowned slightly. "Your progress has barely increased."
Saeko checked the blessing details on her hand, falling silent for a moment.
"Looks like those zombies aren't giving me any worthwhile experience anymore." She sighed lightly.
At this point, cutting down the zombies was even easier than slicing fruit.
Of course, they wouldn't be much help for her growth.
Lynn thought for a moment before suggesting, "In that case, I'll take you to my world to grind some experience when we get the chance."
The efficiency might not be as high, but at least she'd gain something.
Saeko's eyes lit up with excitement. "Your world I'm really looking forward to it."
After that, Saeko reported on the progress of exploration in the surrounding areas.
And thenThey indulged in their favorite pastime. And as always the sounds were so loud.
Utaha, eavesdropping from outside, blushed as she listened in. Her face burned red, but her determination only grew stronger.
She decided.... Tomorrow
Tomorrow, she would definitely talk to Saeko.
Tomorrow, she would absolutely make sure she ended up in Lynn's bed!
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Takagi Yuriko was jolted awake by a series of high-pitched, rhythmic cries.
She turned her head slightlyher daughter's face came into view. But it wasn't the peaceful, sleeping expression she had imagined.
Instead, Saya's cheeks were flushed, her breath uneven, her eyes hazy and unfocused.
Yuriko blinked in surprise, then slowly lowered her gazeHer pupils shrank in an instant.
Almost as if sensing her mother's gaze, Saya turned her headAnd locked eyes with Yuriko's complex, unreadable expression.
Saya instantly froze.
Her face turned beet red in a split second.
She suddenly sat up, flailing her hands in the air, desperately trying to explain herselfbut quickly gave up.
There was no way to explain this!
Seeing her daughter's embarrassment, Yuriko simply smiled, reached out, and gently ruffled her hair. With a sigh, she said, "Saya, you've really grown up."
Saya felt like she wanted to disappear on the spot.
Sensing her daughter's distress, Yuriko quickly changed the subject. "Saya, tell me more about this place."
She had only just arrived, and while she acknowledged Lynn as the master of this place, she still felt uneasy.
Grateful for the distraction, Saya immediately began recounting her experiences over the past few days.
However, amidst their conversation, the background noises from the other room continuedhigh-pitched and unrestrained. A hint of awkwardness lingered between the mother and daughter.
"I see," Yuriko finally said after a long pause.
The master of this place was actually a Devil. And every woman here was his follower.
Even her own daughter was no exception.
It didn't take long for her to accept this reality.
After all, she had personally witnessed Saeko's extraordinary power.
With something so supernatural right in front of her, how could she not believe?
As for her daughter becoming someone else's possessionShe didn't feel any anger or sorrow about it.
In an apocalypse, simply surviving was already a miracle.
Not to mention, Saya wasn't just survivingshe was thriving!
She had food, shelter, and even gained supernatural strength!
What was there to be upset about?
If anything, she was grateful!
The only thing that slightly bothered her waswhy had Saya taken so long to become Lynn's follower? Hadn't she fallen behind the others?
If it had been her, she would have clung to him from day one.
She gently stroked Saya's hair.
Saya was still just a child. She probably didn't fully grasp the advantages she had.
She also didn't understand how lucky she was to have encountered someone like Lynn in the middle of an apocalypse.
Thinking about it, Yuriko felt that for Saya to have come this far was already impressive.
"Saya, you've really grown up," she sighed again.
But just saying this wasn't enough. Saya was already far behind the others.
Whether it was Lynn's affectionor anything else.
And in a domain filled with Devils, how could she ensure her worth?
Yuriko's expression gradually became firm.
"Saya, your mother will help you."
"Huh?"
Saya was caught off guard, unsure of what her mother meant.
But Yuriko only smiled, saying nothing more.
She was still an untouched woman, after all. She and Saya weren't related by blood.
Perhaps Saya had already noticed that.
She had never had a father, and even their hair color and facial features didn't resemble each other in the slightest.
Wellexcept for their figures.
Yuriko was well aware of the truth.
There wasn't much she could contribute in this place.
Her only value was her body.
She felt fortunate that, because she had adopted Saya, she had never been with a man before.
Otherwise, her worth would have been greatly diminished.
And besidesThough they weren't related by blood, she was still Saya's rightful mother.
If she and Saya worked together, wouldn't the effect be even better? A mother and daughter?
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The Next Morning
At dawn, Utaha pulled Saeko into a corner.
Fidgeting awkwardly, she whispered, "Saeko, tonight can I ask you for a favor?"
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PS: Drop some stones for me pls
Yukinoshita Yukino & Yuigahama Yui
Saeko's eyes lit up with delight. She smiled approvingly. "Utaha, are you finally taking this step?"
As a woman raised in the most traditional ways of the Busujima family, she was more than happy to help.
After all, helping their master expand his harem was only natural.
Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms, shifting uncomfortably. "Tch, it's not like I had a choice. You've been monopolizing Lynn for yourself for too long."
"Have I?"
Saeko fell into deep thought.
Now that she thought about it yeah, maybe she had been monopolizing him a bit too much. She scratched her cheek awkwardly.
Well, it couldn't be helped. Once you got a taste of it, stopping was the hard part.
Especially when Shizuka joined, her milk seemed to provide unlimited stamina, making none of them stop or even take a break.
She nodded seriously. "You're right. I apologize. I'll make sure to be more considerate from now on."
It wouldn't be fair to keep Lynn all to herself.
Utaha opened her mouth, stunned for a second.
Yep.
This woman was exactly the kind that men couldn't resist.
A complicated look crossed Utaha's face.
She had lostcompletely and utterly!
But tonightEverything would change!
She clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with determination.
"Saeko, I'm counting on you tonight!"
"No problem!" Saeko agreed without hesitation.
It was just switching rooms for the night, right? No big deal.
Though she was a little curiousHow exactly was Utaha planning to do it?
3:00 PM — Supernatural Research Club
Before heading to the clubroom, Utaha made a quick stop at her and Lynn's house, stuffing a certain "battle outfit" into her bag.
Then, sneakily and with her face slightly flushed, she made her way into the clubroom.
Lynn gave her a puzzled look. "Yo~ Utaha-beast, are you about to evolve?"
He couldn't help teasing her.
At his words, Utaha stiffened like a cat with its fur standing on end.
She flinched and started rambling incoherently. "E-Evolve? Ahaha I-I guess so?"
So...Suspicious.
Suspicious as hell.
Lynn narrowed his eyes at her.
Utaha's gaze darted around the room as she clutched her bag tightly, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
Knock knock!
Suddenly, someone knocked on the clubroom door.
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
Even Yotsuya Miko and Shiina Mahiru looked surprised.
"Someone's actually visiting the Supernatural Research Club?"
Miko and Mahiru exchanged glances, both sharing the same confusion. Meanwhile, Utaha sighed in relief as if she had just been saved.
Lynn, still slightly puzzled, spoke up. "Come in."
Since someone had actually come, there was no reason to turn them away.
The door swung open.
A beautiful girl with long, straight black hair walked in, her gaze cool and assessing as she surveyed the room.
Behind her, a second girl with a cute appearance hesitated at the doorway, her brown hair tied up in a bun.
Seeing everyone's eyes on her, the second girl fidgeted nervously, forcing an awkward smile.
"Y-Yo!... H-Hello?"
She shifted uncomfortably, clearly uneasy about being in a so-called "Supernatural Research Club."
A nervous look flashed across her face.
Was this place legit? Were they really dealing with supernatural stuff?
Wait there weren't actual ghosts here, right?
Her eyes darted around, scanning the room as if expecting a ghost to pop out at any second. Yet at the same time, she cowered behind the black-haired girl like a terrified puppy.
'Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui, huh'
Lynn immediately recognized them.
But he had no idea why they would come here of all places.
"Hey! This is the Supernatural Research Club?"
Yukino's cool voice rang out, her sharp gaze analyzing every person in the room.
A single man surrounded by three absolutely gorgeous girls?
Her eyebrows twitched ever so slightly.
"Without a doubt, this is the Supernatural Research Club." Lynn pointed at the nameplate on the desk.
Yukino's expression remained neutral. "Apologies, for a second, I thought I had walked into some kind of harem club instead."
Miko and Mahiru's mouths dropped slightly, both visibly caught off guard by her blunt remark.
Then, as if realizing she wasn't wrong, their faces turned a little red.
Well She she's not wrong.
"Oh?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha studied Yukinoshita Yukino with great interest. 'Sharp-eyed, isn't she?'
"Ha? No one's going to refute that?" Yukinoshita Yukino frowned again.
What kind of club is this, exactly?
She turned her scanning gaze toward the only man in the room. "Are you the president of the Supernatural Research Club?"
Lynn's expression remained as calm as still water. He didn't answer her questionjust looked at her.
That single glance made Yukino's breath hitch.
Even though he wasn't doing anything, there was an inexplicable pressure bearing down on her, making it difficult to breathe.
She bit her lip, her gaze stubborn.
