With just himself and a handful of members, gathering all the Cursed Children wouldn't be easy.
He needed a tool.
A very useful tool.
Lynn's gaze shifted back to Seitenshi, who was practically tied in knots with anxiety.
Oh?
Didn't he already have the perfect tool right here?
Smiling faintly, he spoke in a slow, deliberate tone "You don't want the Cursed Children to suffer anymore, do you?"
Seitenshi's breath hitched.
Her light blue eyes filled with determination. "Mr. Lynn... I want to protect them."
They were human, too.
They deserved to be protected and treated fairly.
That belief had never wavered.
"But"
"Killing all those people would throw human society into chaos!"
She wasn't naive.
She understood the reality of the situation.
Many of the people in power were corrupt and disgusting.
She despised their filth and hypocrisy.
But they were still the ones governing society.
If they all suddenly died, a massive power emptiness would form.
Without leadership, order would collapse.
And with the Gastrea threat looming over them, an unstable society would only crumble further.
As Seitenshithe ruler of Tokyo Areashe could not allow that to happen.
She could only hope the Devil she had summoned would understand.
Anxiously, she watched him.
Lynn suddenly chuckled.
"Human society in chaos?"
He tilted his head slightly. "Then why not just wipe out humans altogether?"
"...Eh?"
Seitenshi's brain froze.
If humans were gone, then of course society wouldn't fall into chaos anymore?
Ssss
Wait. That actually made some sense.
But!
Why did Mr. Lynn suddenly jump from one extreme to another?!
This This wasn't right, was it?
No way
Could it be that solving problems at the root... was simply how Devils thought?!
Lynn didn't bother explaining.
Him? A good devil? Who's the fool that believed that?
He then walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the world beneath him.
His crimson eyes swept over the crowds marching through the streets, holding up banners that read:
"We will never forgive the Gastrea!"
"Expel the Cursed Children!"
"Kill them all!"
Their voices filled the streets as they paraded their hatred for all to see.
Lynn watched them for a momentthen grinned.
In a quiet, almost whispering voice, he murmured:
"This world really only needs Devils."
Ah
There it was.
The Devil's whisper.
"Only Devils?"
Did that mean Devils were about to invade the human world?!
Had she really opened Pandora's Box?
Anxiety twisted in Seitenshi's chest.
But when she followed Lynn's gaze and looked outsideShe fell silent.
Protests against the Cursed Children's rights.
Scenes like this happened almost every single day.
Even without the enhanced hearing of a Devil, she could tell exactly what those people were shouting.
In the end
The reason the New Gastrea Law never passed wasn't because of politics.
It was because of the cold indifference of the people.
"...Why?"
Those children were the ones protecting them.
The ones defending Tokyo with their lives. And yet, this was how they were treated?
Seitenshi felt nothing but disappointment.
And now, hearing Lynn's words, she suddenly understood.
Even a Devil couldn't stand to watch humanity's cruelty.
Humanity was truly a failure.
Lynn withdrew his gaze, turning back toward her.
Sunlight streamed through the window behind him, casting his figure into shadow.
Only his ruby-red eyes gleamed with an unnatural brilliance.
Seitenshi saw him standing there, bathed in the light And in that moment, a thought flashed through her mind.
"A Devil that looks like an Angel?"
Lynn stretched out a hand toward her, his voice light with amusement.
"Well? Do you want to become the first Devil in this world?"
Seitenshi stared blankly at his outstretched hand.
A Devil? Her?
"You feel it too, don't you?"
"The weakness and powerlessness of being human."
His eyes flickered with an unreadable glow, his words cutting straight into her heartmerciless and sharp.
Seitenshi said nothing.
"You are the highest ruler of Tokyo."
She remained silent.
"Yet you couldn't even pass a single law."
"You're disappointed in yourself too, aren't you?"
"You want to change things, don't you?"
"Hah"
Seitenshi's breath hitched.
Lynn's words pierced through her chest like blades, stabbing deep into the wounds she had long tried to ignore.
She couldn't help but rememberThe Cursed Children beaten and humiliated on the streets.
The ones forced to hide like rats in the sewers.
The ones who died fighting for Tokyo, sacrificing themselves to protect the very people who despised them.
And finally
She remembered that day, in the meeting hall The moment the New Gastrea Law was brought forward.
The endless, cold-hearted rejections.
"Denied."
"Denied."
"Denied."
Her lips trembled.
Softly, she murmured:
"If I become a Devil can I change all of this?"
.
.
.
Ideal Devil
Seitenshi wanted change!
She wanted to change her weak and powerless self!
She wanted to change the fate of the Cursed Children!
She wanted...To change this twisted world!
As she stared at Lynn's outstretched hand, an inexplicable impulse surged in her heart.
But!
She hadn't forgotten Lynn's extreme words.
"Why not just wipe out humanity?"
"A world with only Devils is enough."
Still
The thought of eradicating humanity was just too terrifying.
A bitter feeling welled up inside her.
What she truly wished for was the coexistence of humans and the Cursed Children.
Even though the New Gastrea Law had been met with an overwhelming 82% disapproval from Tokyo's citizens...
Even though it had been collectively rejected by those in power...
Even though, realistically, the chance of humans and Cursed Children living together in harmony was almost nonexistent...
Would it really have to be an all-or-nothing scenario where only one side could survive?
The Cursed Children were human too!
Her gaze grew uncertain, filled with hesitation.
Seeing her expression, Lynn pressed on.
"Also, if you choose this path, you can cure the Cursed Children! Oh, then they wouldn't have to be called 'Cursed' anymore."
Her eyelashes trembled. "What do you mean, Mr. Lynn?"
Lynn smirked.
"The so-called Gastrea Virus? To Devils, it's nothing worth mentioning."
Her eyes widened in shock, her violet pupils filled with disbeliefalong with a faint glimmer of hope hidden deep within.
Her voice quivered. "Mr. Lynn... can you really cure them of the Gastrea Virus?"
Yes!
Lynn was a Devil!
Maybejust maybehe could truly solve the problem of the Gastrea Virus!
Seeing the look on her face, Lynn's smile deepened.
Leaning close, he whispered into her ear, "Now that you know there's a way to save them... are you really going to just stand by and watch?"
Seitenshi bit her lip, clenched her fists tightly.
She couldn't just stand by!
She had done everything she could for the Cursed Children.
But without exception, all of her efforts had ended in failure.
She was powerless.
Even as governor of the Tokyo Area, she had been unable to change anything.
The Cursed Children were still discriminated against, still oppressed!
And now
A way to save them was right in front of her!
There was no way she could let this opportunity slip away!
Besides...This might be the only thing she could ever do for them.
As long as she could save the Cursed Children...
Seitenshi took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and pleaded, "Please, Mr. Lynn!"
"Save those children!"
"As long as you can save them, I..."
She shut her eyes, voice trembling as she forced out the final words.
"...I'll do anything!"
Lynn's grin widened.
As expected, she was someone willing to sacrifice herself for others.
"Then, let's start by making you a Devil."
She remained still, eyes closed, but her eyelashes trembled violently.
A deal with a Devil always came with a price.
As the highest ruler of the Tokyo Area, she had seen the filth and corruption of humanity.
She knew better than anyone what this meant.
Becoming a Devil... then so be it.
As for Lynn's idea of wiping out humanity...
A sense of helplessness washed over her.
She didn't want humanity to go extinct.
But she also wanted to help the Cursed Children.
The fate of humanity..... She would leave that to her future selfher Devil selfto decide.
For now, she chose to run away from that dilemma.
Cowardly? Maybe.
But it was the only option she had.
—
Lynn didn't hesitate. "Take off your clothes."
"!!!"
Her eyes shot open instantly.
Her pupils trembled violently as she parted her lips slightly.
Did she... need to take off her clothes to become a Devil?
She wanted to ask.
But in the end, she only let out a deep sigh.
She had just said she was willing to do anything.
Was she really going to hesitate now, just because she was asked to remove her clothes?
She thought about the Cursed Children, forced to live in the sewers like rats.
Slowly, with trembling hands, she pulled down her dress, leaving only her light blue underwear.
She shut her eyes tightly, unable to meet Lynn's gaze.
But she could feel ithis eyes on her, making her body burn with an unfamiliar heat.
"Turn around and expose your back."
Lynn decided not to place the Devil's Piece on the front of her body.
With how flustered she already was, doing so might be too much of a shock.
She might even pass out.
As expected
When she heard Lynn's words, she let out a quiet breath of relief.
Facing away from him still felt strange, but at least she didn't have to look him in the eye.
Once again, she told herself 'Avoiding the problem may be cowardly, but it works.'
So, she turned her back to him.
She pressed her lips together, waiting nervously for his next command.
Inevitably, a few inappropriate thoughts flashed through her mind.
Her eyes widened in embarrassment. A deep shade of red colored her face.
Her whole body trembled as she leaned forward, pressing herself against her desk.
Click.
Her bra strap... came undone!
Wait
Was he really going to?!
"I-I'm not ready yet."
Just as her thoughts started running wild
A cold sensation touched her skin.
She flinched.
A quiet gasp escaped her lips.
Somethingsomething was entering her body!
Her temperature spiked. A surge of power erupted from within!
Her very body and blood were being rewritten.
She almost let out a moan.
Biting down on her lip, she desperately suppressed the urge.
It was... right above her waist.
Her butt, even.
She had tohold on!
Meanwhile, a notification popped up in Lynn's mind.
[Ding! You have obtained a new Familia member: Seitenshi!]
[Ding! Your Familia member has reincarnated as a special Devil 'Ideal Devil'!]
[Ding! You have acquired the skill 'Ideal Devil'!]
[Ding! Your power has increased slightly!]
"Ideal Devil?"
Lynn's eyes narrowed as he looked at the flawless skin on her back.
The blessing information appeared before him.
—
[Seitenshi]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Abilities: [Ideal Devil]
[Ideal Devil]
Peace Domain (Within this field, no living being can harbor hostile intent.)
Devilization ("Ideal Collapse" Mode 3.6)
Utopia (A unique barrier where time stands still in eternal harmony.)
—
—
"A control-type ability?"
Lynn wasn't entirely sure how [Ideal Devil] worked.
For now, he set it aside.
After imprinting a copy of her blessing information, he patted her back and said, "It's done. The reincarnation was a success. You're officially a Devil now."
Still leaning against her desk, Seitenshi blinked in a daze.
Just like that she had become a Devil?
Her body felt so much stronger.
And there was something elsesomething strange inside her.
Was this the power of a Devil?
Questions filled her mind, but then she rememberedshe was still half-naked.
Her face flushed crimson.
She quickly fastened her bra strap and pulled her dress back up, adjusting it hurriedly.
Once she was fully dressed again, she finally let out a breath of relief.
And thenA piece of paper was suddenly pushed in front of her.
"This is your blessing information. Take a look."
"???"
She stared at it, confused.
.
.
.
Reincarnate All Cursed Children as Devils
Lynn gave a simple explanation of the Blessing System's abilities.
Hearing this, Seitenshi's eyes flickered with realization.
She tightly gripped the piece of paper detailing her blessing, her heart filled with complicated emotions.
She had always dreamed of saving the Cursed Childrenbut lacked the power to do so.
The only way to achieve her goal was by making a deal with a Devil.
She had expected things to turn strange. After all, Devils were said to be wicked, treacherous beings.
She had already prepared herself to offer everything.
So why... why had things turned out like this?
Upon reincarnating as a Devil She had gained immense physical strength, supernatural magic, an extended lifespan, and slowed aging.
She looked at the blessing information and pressed her lips together.
This was A complete and utter reward!
"..."
Seitenshi remained silent, her expression torn.
Did someone like her... truly deserve such a thing?
She was nothing more than a figurehead.
At just seventeen, she had been pushed into her position as a mere mascot.
Smack!
A warm, broad hand landed on her head.
Snapping out of her daze, she tilted her face slightly upward and blankly stared at Lynn.
"How does it feel to be a Devil?"
Her gaze dropped, unable to meet his eyes.
Softly, she whispered, "It... feels amazing."
Her body still appeared delicate, but she could feel the explosive power hidden within her.
Now that she was a Devil, she could accomplish things she never could as a human.
Like the Cursed Children after unlocking their abilities
No. Even stronger than that!
