Outer Area The Shelter
The Cursed Children who had already been taken in were now fully mobilized.
After undergoing the Reincarnation Ceremony, all of them had gained the power of low-ranked Devils.
At least now, their safety wasn't a major concern.
Of course, due to the Gastrea's regeneration ability, even as low-ranked Devils, they couldn't deal any real damage.
But at the very least, they could escape when needed.
So, Lynn didn't assign them combat duties.
Instead, he had them conduct a population survey, tracking the number of Cursed Children and their hiding spots.
Just yesterday, there were only 113 confirmed Cursed ChildrenTwo trucks were enough to transport them all.
But now, after their mobilization, it was clear that two trucks wouldn't even come close to handling the sheer number of them.
Not to mention, encountering Gastrea along the way was always an unpredictable risk.
Lynn planned to have them record the information first, then Kasumigaoka Utaha would use her Devil's Grimoire to set up teleportation magic.
This way, he and Utaha could use magic to transfer them in batches, making the process much faster and safer.
The only issue wasIt would put a heavier burden on Utaha.
After discussing it in the group chat, Utaha responded immediately:
[Kasumi Utako: "No problem! Leave it to me!"]
[Kasumi Utako: "But"]
[Kasumi Utako: "Master~ Just make sure to 'recharge' me properly later, okay? "]
Seeing her message, Lynn chuckled and set his phone down, falling into deep thought.
"The Gastrea's regeneration is definitely a problem."
For someone like Saeko, dealing with low-stage Gastrea wasn't an issue.
She could find their core and destroy it before they had the chance to regenerate.
But the low-ranked Devils didn't have that kind of precision or power.
"We need to speed up the development of specialized anti-Gastrea weapons."
Lynn's eyes narrowed.
In the Black Bullet world, the Cursed Children weren't the only important asset.
Gastrea themselves were valuable monster resources.
And conveniently, they were even divided into five distinct stages, making it perfect for power-leveling Saeko and the others.
If he wanted them to reach Ultimate-Class Devil levelor even Satan-Class
Then he needed to equip them with weapons specifically designed to counter Gastrea, making it easier for them to gain EXP.
Without Varanium Weapons, their grind efficiency would take a serious hit.
"That useless Seitenshi is completely unreliable"
Just as he was contemplating where to 'borrow' these resources from, Kanoe Yuuko suddenly floated over and draped herself across his lap, taking a deep breath as she inhaled his scent.
"Master~ A beautiful, long-haired JK just arrived at the door~"
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Tendo Kisara
Tendo Kisara stood in the completely transformed shelter, momentarily dazed.
Hadn't she just been here a few days ago?
Why does it feel completely different?
Her violet eyes flickered as she glanced around, watching the little girls moving around looking happy.
"Are all of these Cursed Children?"
Busujima Saeko nodded calmly. "Yes."
Kisara was stunned.
The place was clean, tidy, and the children even had smiles on their faces!
Are these really Cursed Children?!
The Cursed Children she knew wereFilthy. Lifeless eyes. Emotionally numb. Timid.
That was what she had always seen in them.
Even in other shelters, the Cursed Children remained the same.
She didn't know the reason was simple, these shelters were built by humans.
And humans hated, feared, and discriminated against them.
They suffered from abuse, oppression, insults, violenceAnd evenHuman experimentation.
In the end, the shelters weren't much better than the streets.
Sometimes, they were even worse.
To some, shelters were nothing more than a tool to exploit government welfare policies set by Seitenshi.
Kisara still knew how these shelters worked, which is why, even when Seitenshi asked her to visit Lynn's shelter, she didn't take it seriously
She had even scoffed at it.
Just another guy trying to profit off the Cursed Children.
But after the explosion incident, her perception of Lynn began to change.
After all, he was the man who blew the Tendo family.
And now, seeing the shelter againShe realized she had still misjudged him.
"The Cursed Children here"
Kisara's eyes wandered.
They were completely different from the ones she had seen before!
Their eyes had light in them!
They had hope!
They had dreams for the future!
What exactly happened to them?
What did Lynn do?
Kisara was at a complete loss.
Lost in thought, she was soon led to where Lynn was waiting.
Lynn's Office
"We meet again, Miss Kisara."
Snapping out of her thoughts, Kisara looked at Lynn with a complicated expression.
"Just call me Kisara."
The last time they met, she hadn't paid much attention to him.
It was just a mission request, and she had no intention of forming any deeper connection.
But after what happened to the Tendo family, she couldn't help but grow curious about him.
And now, after seeing the state of the shelterHer curiosity only deepened.
She took a moment to really look at him.
Huh?
There was something about him that didn't seem of this world.
Not only that, but he also carried an undeniable air of nobility.
Even more so than her, a legitimate noble lady from an elite school!
"So then, Kisara, what brings you here this time?"
Lynn leaned back, slightly surprised that she had sought him out.
After all, aside from Seitenshi's request last time, the two had no real connection.
"Did Seitenshi send you again?"
Kisara shook her head. "No, this time it's purely personal."
She hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing her words.
Then, her gaze shifted to Saeko, who was standing in the room.
She looked like she wanted to say something but was holding back.
"Don't worry," Lynn said casually. "Saeko is my person. You can speak freely."
"Alright."
Kisara shrugged before looking directly at him.
She took a deep breath and then, with absolute certainty, asked "The destruction of the Tendo family That was your doing, wasn't it?"
As she asked, her violet eyes gleamed with certainty.
Lynn didn't hesitate. "Technically, I had someone else do it."
Kisara was momentarily stunned. "You're just going to admit it that easily?"
"I'm a Tendo, you know. Aren't you afraid I'll expose you?"
She couldn't understand it.
He was speaking so casually Did he not fear Tendo Kikunojo's revenge?
Lynn simply tilted his head and asked, "Are you actually going to report me?"
"Absolutely not!"
Kisara crossed her arms in front of her chest in an X, her voice firm.
Lynn just shrugged, as if saying, 'See?'
Kisara: ""
She muttered under her breath, "Why does it feel like you know me way too well?"
Lynn chuckled but kept his thoughts to himself. 'Not like I can just tell you I've seen the anime, right?'
"By the way, what's your relationship with Seitenshi?" Kisara's violet eyes gleamed with curiosity.
Lynn thought for a moment before replying, "Master and servant."
Kisara's eyes widened in shock. "Wait You're Seitenshi's servant?!"
That explains it!
No wonder Lynn was able to smuggle so much explosive material into the Tendo estate without anyone noticing.
No wonder, after such a massive incident, Seitenshi barely reacted.
If this was all her doing, then everything made perfect sense!
Kisara's excitement grew as her mind connected the dots.
"Could it be that Seitenshi finally realized how filthy Tendo Kikunojo is and decided to get rid of that old bastard?!"
She was practically panting with anticipation, licking her lips as an intense killing intent surged from her eyes.
Lynn gave her a deadpan look.
"First of all, you got something wrong."
"Seitenshi isn't my master. She's my servant."
Kisara frozethen rolled her eyes at him. "Yeah, sure, like I'm gonna believe that."
Still, Lynn's interruption helped her calm down a little.
"Anyway" Kisara suddenly raised a thumbs-up. "Well done!
"Anyone who goes against the Tendo family is my friend!"
Kisara folded her arms confidently. "If you need my help, just say the word!"
After allShe figured he was bound to face retaliation from Tendo Kikunojo.
Since he had helped her take revenge, it was only fair to return the favor.
Lynn stroked his chin. "How about supplying me with some high-quality Varanium weapons?"
Kisara's body suddenly stiffened.
Her arms dropped to her sides, and she let out a nervous chuckle.
"Uh, you do realize these weapons are super expensive, right?"
She coughed awkwardly before quickly adding, "How about thisanything except money, just ask!"
Lynn's lips curled into a smirk.
"Alright, thenwant to join my Familia?"
"Familia?"
Kisara blinked, confused.
Before she could react, a playful voice chimed in
"Oh wow! Master just sent out a harem invitation!"
A spectral figure suddenly appeared from the shadowsKanoe Yuuko.
Her eyes sparkled mischievously as she dramatically gasped.
"H-H-Harem?!"
Kisara's face turned beet red in an instant.
W-Was Lynn after her body?!
A ridiculous thought popped into her head.
But before she could process itShe suddenly noticed something strange.
Her eyes widened in shock as she stared at Yuuko.
"Wait a second. Are you flying?!"
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The Queen of Vengeance
After some time
"Wait You're saying you're all Devils?!" Tendo Kisara looked completely stunned.
After listening to Lynn's detailed explanation, she felt even more confused.
This had to be a joke, right?
"Yuuko."
The moment Lynn spoke, Kanoe Yuuko obediently revealed her wings.
Kisara's eyes widened in shock. "W-Wings?!
She stammered, taking a step back.
Was this real?!
Maybe she was just a Cursed Child?
No, that didn't make sense.
Yuuko was clearly older than fifteen, and besidesShe didn't have red eyes.
Kisara took several deep breaths, forcing herself to calm down.
"Alright, let's just assume you really are Devils."
She narrowed her eyes at Lynn. "Then what's your goal?"
She felt that these Devils had some kind of ulterior motive.
After all, Devils weren't exactly known for being good-hearted beings.
She stared at Lynn with a serious expression.
"Hmm" Lynn paused for a moment before answering, "Saving the Cursed Children."
"Saving the Cursed Children?"
Kisara blinked in confusion. That doesn't sound like something a Devil would do.
But before she could process it
"And wiping out humanity along the way."
"??????!"
Kisara's entire body tensed, her pupils shrinking.
I knew it! He really is a Devil!
His goal was to destroy humanity!
Wait.
Suddenly, Kisara's expression changed as she realized something.
She urgently asked, "If you're destroying humanity then that includes Tendo Kikunojo, right?"
Lynn gave her a blank stare. "Isn't that obvious?"
Why would he destroy humanity and leave Kikunojo of all people alive?
But the fact that this was her first concern after hearing 'destroy humanity' was interesting.
Kisara's face lit up with excitement. "Then I'm in!"
Destroying humanity? That's exactly what a Devil should be doing!
After all, they are called devils for a reason.
Of course, the important thing for Kisara was that the Tendo family was included in that destruction.
If she could get her revenge, then who cared if humanity was wiped out?
What did the lives of humans have to do with her?
Besides, according to Lynn, once she joined his FamiliaShe'd be a Devil too.
That meant she wouldn't even be human anymore.
And honestlyHumanity deserved to be destroyed.
A twisted smile stretched across Kisara's face as she grabbed Lynn's hands tightly.
"Come on! Turn me into a Devil already!"
"Devils are the best!!"
Yuuko quietly floated backward at the sight of Kisara's dark transformation.
She muttered under her breath, "Saeko, I think we found someone just like you."
Busujima Saeko: "???"
She tilted her head. "Huh? But I'm pretty gentle, aren't I?"
Yuuko: ""
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Lynn glanced at Kisara, who was fully consumed by her obsession with revenge.
She was willing to become a Devil if it meant taking down her enemies.
A woman willing to do anything, no matter how ruthless.
He liked that.
"Alright, then. Take off your clothes."
Kisara's twisted expression froze.
The single sentence snapped her out of her dark thoughts instantly.
She stared at him suspiciously. "Are you really a reasonable Devil?"
What does stripping have to do with joining a Familia?!
Lynn casually explained the Reincarnation Ritual and the Blessing System.
Kisara hesitated, then mumbled under her breath, "If you're messing with me, you're dead meat."
Despite everything, a part of her still doubted whether Lynn was truly a Devil.
But her thirst for revenge had clouded her judgment.
As long as there was even the slightest chance she had to take it.
Pain, destruction, even the end of humanity itself None of it mattered.
As long as she could get her revenge, she was willing to give everything to a Devil.
With her mind made up, Kisara took a deep breath.
She slowly removed her Miwa Girls' Academy uniform.
Even though she was mentally prepared, when she stood exposed in front of Lynn, her face flushed red.
Out of instinct, she tightly covered her chest.
"Turn around."
Taking a deep breath, Kisara turned her back to Lynn, revealing her smooth, bare skin.
A moment laterShe felt something press against her spine.
It was the Devil's Piece.
Her body trembled slightly as she braced herself.
Suddenly, a surge of heat flooded her body.
The energy flowed through her veins, rapidly reshaping her from the inside out.
At that moment, she understood.
So Devils really did exist.
And this powerIt was real.
Kisara couldn't suppress the moan that escaped her lips.
Her body suddenly felt light.
The years of pain and illness she had enduredVanished in an instant.
Whoosh
Wings and a tail sprouted from her back, the undeniable proof of her transformation.
At that moment, Kisara felt better than she ever had in her life.
