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Be My Exclusive Kitty?
{Lynn's Familia Chat Group}
[The Traditional Woman of the Busujima Family: [Image].jpg ]
Busujima Saeko... took down a Gastrea for the first time so she sent a photo.
After all, Gastrea was harder to kill than Zombies.
[Kasumi Utako: "Ew, that's so gross!"]
[Seitenshi: "Um, everyone, please be careful. If you don't destroy the core, Gastrea won't die completely."]
[Seitenshi: "Only weapons made from Varanium can effectively suppress their regeneration and deal real damage."]
[Seitenshi: "I'll make sure to get Varanium weapons for our Familia as soon as possible!"]
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Saeko calmly waited for the rest of the Cursed Children to arrive, sharing her experience in the group chat on how to kill a Gastrea.
Thankfully, no further incidents occurred along the way.
Once the final group of Cursed Children had boarded the trucks, both military vehicles roared to life and set off.
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The sound of heavy engines echoed as the trucks pulled into the Lynn Shelter.
The newly rescued Cursed Children anxiously peeked out, their eyes filled with uncertainty and apprehension as they took in the unfamiliar surroundings.
"Phew!"
Marikawa Shizuka jumped down from the driver's seat, her massive melons bouncing dramatically as she landed.
Hands on her hips, she proudly declared, "Safe arrival!"
Seeing that Saeko and Shizuka had returned, Shiina Mahiru and the others quickly gathered around.
Lynn glanced at the two trucks filled with Cursed Children and nodded in satisfaction.
"Now, this is efficiency."
"As expected, letting little girls help other little girls was the right approach."
Cursed Children might not trust adults much, but when it came to their fellow Cursed Children, their guard was significantly lower.
With their peers leading the way, gaining their trust hardly required any extra effort.
Hovering in mid-air, Kanoe Yuuko gasped, "Whoa! So many lolis!"
She then looked at Lynn with a solemn expression. "At this rate, you're definitely going to become the God of Lolis someday."
The Cursed Children stared wide-eyed at the floating big sister before them.
"A... A floating lady?!"
They exclaimed in shock, their eyes filled with amazement.
"Heh heh."
Yuuko smirked, thoroughly enjoying their reactions.
She had even gone out of her way to activate her Ultimate Ghost Mode, making sure she was fully visible to them.
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Under the guidance of Nishida Tamako and the first group of rescued children, the 113 new Cursed Children disembarked in an orderly manner.
Tamako and the others stood before Lynn, tilting their heads up to look at him, their eyes shining with anticipation.
"You all did a great job."
Lynn praised them without hesitation.
"Hehe!"
He rewarded each of them with a gentle head pat before instructing Shizuka and the others to take the new arrivals to get cleaned up.
Once they were bathed and dressed in fresh clothes, Lynn would begin their Reincarnation into Devils.
"113 of them, huh? That's no small task"
Lynn mused to himself.
But then he thought about his long-term goala millionand suddenly, 113 didn't seem like much at all.
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"..."
"Eh? W-We have to take off our clothes?!"
The newly arrived Cursed Children reacted with shock, their faces turning red with embarrassment.
Even though they were only around ten years old, they still had a vague understanding of what it meant.
However, out of trust for Nishida Tamako and the others who had brought them here, they suppressed their embarrassment and obediently exposed their backs.
Then, they lined up for the Reincarnation Ceremony.
"Um Will we really turn into Devils?"
One of the girls murmured anxiously.
But once the first girl successfully transformed, all doubts disappeared.
"It's real! We're really Devils now!"
The devilish wings sprouting from the first girl's back served as undeniable proof.
Hiding within the group, a small girl named Fuse Midori cautiously observed the newly transformed Devils.
"If they become Devils does that mean the Gastrea Virus will disappear?"
"I... I hope everyone can be saved"
Finally, it was her turn.
She wrapped her arms around herself, her back hunched, holding the front of her clothes tightly to her chest.
Her face flushed red with embarrassment, and she avoided eye contact with Lynn entirely.
A wide hat cast a shadow over her face, hiding most of her expression.
Lynn glanced at her, feeling a sense of familiarity. A memory suddenly surfaced in his mind. 'Wait, isn't she that cat-like loli?'
Curious, he asked in a gentle tone, "What's your name?"
Midori flinched at the sound of his voice, lowering her head even further.
In a voice barely above a whisper, she mumbled, "F-Fuse Midori"
Lynn's eyes flickered in realization.
'So it really is her.'
Smiling slightly, he gently asked, "Can I see what's under that hat?"
Midori's entire body stiffened, her breathing suddenly uneven.
'It's happening'
Her eyes widened with anxiety. Her small hands clenched into fists.
Underneath that hatwas a pair of cat ears.
It was because of those ears that her mother abandoned her.
Ever since then, she had always been alone. No one had ever accepted her.
'Because of these ears'
Her pupils trembled as a deep sadness took over her eyes.
Would she be abandoned again?
No, she couldn't hide it.
If she wanted to stay, she had to be honest.
Even if it meant being cast aside again
Her vision blurred with unshed tears.
Her voice shook. "I I can"
With trembling fingers, she reached up and hesitantly pulled down her hat.
A pair of cat earsonce squashed under the hatpopped up, springing back into place.
Now fully exposed, her cat ears twitched slightly.
Midori bit her lip, anxiety gripping her heart.
Would she be separated from everyone now?
She didn't want that
She didn't want to leave
But it couldn't be helped, right?
A girl with ears like these would always be rejected.
She started to resign herself to it.
No one would want someone like her
Just as she sank into despair
A large hand suddenly rested atop her head.
"Huh?"
A warm sensation spread from her right ear.
It felt like she was being gently petted?
Midori's entire body shuddered, and her face instantly turned bright red.
'W-What is he doing?!'
The unexpected touch yanked her out of her spiral of self-loathing.
Her purple eyes trembled in panic.
"Just as I thoughtyou're adorable."
Lynn's eyes lit up like he had just found a rare treasure.
'A-Adorable?!'
'Ah! Is he talking about me?!'
Her head spun, her thoughts a jumbled mess.
This This wasn't how things were supposed to go!
"Midori. Can I call you that?"
Lynn's voice came from behind her.
Midori instinctively straightened her back, clutching her hat to her chest as if it were a lifeline.
"Y-Y-Yes!!"
She stammered, completely flustered.
Lynn's hand continued stroking her head, his fingers brushing over her soft hair and twitching cat ears.
The sensation was amazing.
The texture of her ears and hair was so good that he didn't want to stop.
"Midori." He smiled.
"Be my exclusive kitty."
"W-WHAT?!?!"
Midori's eyes widened in shock, completely filled with disbelief.
The other Cursed Children gasped.
"Whoa! That's so bold!"
"Midori-chan is so lucky! She got Lord Lynn's special affection!"
'S-Special affection?!'
'M-Me?!'
Midori's face turned an even deeper shade of red, like a fully ripened apple. Her brain short-circuited on the spot.
"B-But why?"
She stammered, struggling to find her voice.
"My ears they're because of the Gastrea Virus"
She had always believed they were a curse.
But Lynn simply tilted his head and said "Aren't they cute?"
In that instant, Midori felt as if she had been shot through the heart.
Everything she had ever believed was completely shattered.
Her ears weren't disgusting?
They weren't something to be ashamed of?
Someone thought they were cute?
A warmth she had never felt before began to spread through her chest.
Her vision blurred again as she wanted to crybut this time, it wasn't because of sadness.
It was something else entirely.
Something she had never felt before.
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Nekomata Devil
Due to the cat-type Gastrea virus in her body, Fuse Midori had an incredibly sharp sense of smellso much so that she could even use scents for prophecy.
And she was sure that Lynn-sama's words held no scent of lies.
drip! drip!
Midori stared blankly at the ground, her head bowed low as large teardrops fell.
'He called me cute'
She bit her lower lip, trying hard to suppress her sobs, but the tears wouldn't stop flowing.
Lynn watched as she trembled and sniffled. Gently, he turned her around.
"If you want to cry, you can do it in my arms."
Midori's breath hitched.
Her tears surged forth uncontrollably as she threw herself into Lynn's embrace, arms wide open.
"Lynn -sama!!"
Lynn held her close, stroking her soft hair gently.
She must have suffered so muchNot just Midoriall of the Cursed Children.
That's why he has to wipe this twisted world clean.
Even if Seitenshi's plan succeeds, he will still wipe them out.
Why? It's simplejust because he wants to.
He already decided.
Within the Shelter, silence hung in the air.
Aside from Midori's muffled cries, not a single sound could be heard.
The other Cursed Children stood frozen, watching her, their eyes filled with emotions they couldn't put into words.
They had all been abandoned before.
They understood her pain better than anyone.
And nowLynn
They would never forget him for as long as they lived.
Because he didn't just accept Midori.
He accepted all of them.
After a while, Midori's sobbing gradually softened.
"Lynn-sama will you abandon me?"
Her voice was muffled against his chest, tinged with hesitation and fear.
Even though her instincts told her what his answer would be, she still couldn't help but ask.
She needed to hear it.
With her own ears.
Lynn didn't answer right away. Instead, he asked once more
"Midori will you be my exclusive kitty?"
The answer was obvious.
Midori lifted her head. Her eyes met his warm smile.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Then, without hesitation, she buried her face in his chest again and nodded firmly.
"Midori wants to be Lynn-sama's exclusive kitty!"
This time, there was no nervousness, no fear, no hesitation.
Only pure, unwavering determination.
"Then it's settled."
Lynn continued to hold her, letting her cling to him for a while longer.
But soon
"Master, when are you going to spoil me like that too?"
A voice suddenly interjected.
It was Kanoe Yuuko, watching with a teasing smile. "A ghost doesn't count as a pet, huh?"
Midori jolted in realization.
She had completely forgottenThey weren't alone!
'S-So embarrassing!'
It was way too quiet just now! That's why she got carried away!
She quickly pulled away from Lynn's embrace.
But when she turned around, all the other Cursed Children were staring at her with playful, knowing looks.
"Ahhhh!"
Her face instantly turned bright red.
Lynn chuckled. "Alright, let's continue the reincarnation ceremony."
'Oh right!'
'The reincarnation ceremony!!'
Midori's body stiffened.
She completely forgot that she was still naked!!!
Lynn-sama definitely saw everything.
"Oh no"
She felt like steam was about to come out of her head.
Unable to think straight, she mechanically turned around, exposing her back to him.
It wasn't until she felt the cold touch of the Devil's Piece against her spine that her mind slowly started to clear.
'If it's him'
'Even if he saw me it's fine right?'
She was already his pet.
'But still! It's so embarrassing!!'
As the Devil's Piece fully merged into her bodyThe reincarnation ceremony was complete.
[Ding! You have acquired Familia member: Fuse Midori!]
[Ding! Your Familia member 'Fuse Midori' has reincarnated as a Special Devil!]
[Ding! You have gained new skills]
Lynn temporarily muted the system notifications and examined Midori's blessing information.
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[Fuse Midori]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Abilities: [Gastrea Factor: Cat] & [Nekomata Devil]
[Gastrea Factor: Cat]
Cat Claws (Can extend sharp cat-like claws from her fingers.)
Scent Clairvoyance (Can perceive others' emotions and fate through their scent.)
Enhanced Agility Growth Speed
[Nekomata Devil]
Soul-Corroding Azure Flames (Releases eerie blue flames that inflict the "Corrosion" status on enemies upon contact.)
Fate Tracker's Scent (A divination-like ability that grants the user "First Strike" in battle.)
Devilization Cursed Nekomata
The first Special Devil among the Cursed Children had been born!
Her Gastrea Factor: Cat was expectedit was part of her nature due to the virus.
However, the Scent Clairvoyance ability added a layer of mystery to it.
Lynn quickly skimmed past the basics and focused on Nekomata Devil's skills.
A skill that corrodes enemies after hitting them
A skill that grants First Strike in battle
Interesting.
Both abilities carried unique mechanics.
He hadn't expected Midori's potential to be this good.
And more importantly, both of these skills could be incredibly useful for him as well.
Especially Fate Tracker's Scentthat First Strike ability seemed like it could be game-changing.
Lynn chuckled. "Midori, you're my lucky kitty."
"U-uh"
Midori's face instantly turned red at the praise.
Lynn copied down her blessing details, and once she had finished getting dressed, he handed them to her.
Since she had just undergone the reincarnation ceremony, she already had a basic understanding of the blessing system.
She lowered her gaze and began reading through the details.
Inevitably, her eyes lingered for a moment on the "Master" section.
From today onward she was his kitty.
No longer a stray.
A faint blush crept onto her face as she continued reading.
She skimmed past her base statsall stuck at I0and went straight for the skills.
