Watching her flustered retreat, Busujima Saeko chuckled softly. "Master has quite a few women now. If we don't fight for opportunities we won't get any."
She absentmindedly touched her lower abdomen.
Perhaps it was time to bear Master's devil child.
Meanwhile, back at the shelter
Over four thousand Cursed Children were packed into the space.
Nervousness was evident on their faces, their eyes filled with uncertainty and fear.
However, with the devil lolis comforting them, they managed to stay calm.
For now, they simply stood quietly, waiting for further arrangements.
"What a sight"
Tendo Kisara, another member of Lynn's Familia, had come to see the situation for herself.
Seeing the sheer number of children, she couldn't help but let out a sigh of awe.
Lynn, on the other hand, felt a headache coming on.
At the time, he had focused solely on saving the Cursed Children, but now that the reality of the situation was setting in
Gathering them was just step one.
The real challenges lay aheadconverting them into Familia members, providing housing, food, clothes, education
And most immediatelywhere the hell was he going to fit all of them?!
The shelter was way too small for this.
"Saeko," Lynn called out.
"Tomorrow, go to the Apocalypse world (HOTD) and see if there's a place big enough to house tens of thousands of people. Then, clear it out."
"Yes, Master," Saeko responded without hesitation.
Lynn went into deep thought.
A space for tens of thousands should be enough for now.
Besides, zombies weren't much of a threat, especially to the lolis who had been reincarnated as devils. Their safety wouldn't be a problem.
For now, though, there was no need to rush things.
They'd start the reincarnation process tomorrow.
After an exhausting day, both physically and mentally, everyone needed rest.
The Cursed Children, in particular, had been through a rollercoaster of emotionsfear, anxiety, uncertainty it had drained them.
Not to mention, it was late.
Most of the kids were already struggling to keep their eyes open.
They could deal with everything else tomorrow.
Main World
Lynn returned home.
Then, without hesitation, he pushed open the door to Utaha's bedroom.
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The Confused IISO Workers
Lynn: "?"
He silently backed out of the room, double-checked the door sign, and confirmedthis was indeed Utaha's bedroom.
Lynn turned his gaze toward the bed, where a pair of silky black-stockinged legs stretched out before him.
His eyes traveled upward. Utaha's hips were slightly raised, and at the back, a small, fluffy, white tail twitched slightlylike a bunny's.
Utaha had unleashed her nasty devil tail and combined it with the bunny custom to make the amazing new bunny tail.
Lynn's expression turned a little complicated.
As if sensing his stare, Utaha's perky backside gave a tiny, involuntary shudder.
"Phew"
Lynn let out a breath and, without hesitation, snapped the door shut behind him.
If she was being this considerate there was no reason to refuse.
Smack!
He couldn't help himselfhis hand came down hard.
A sharp, crisp sound echoed through the room.
Utaha buried her face into the pillow, muffling a low whimper.
Her face was burning hot.
Lynn smirked. "Utaha, are you ready for your reward?"
Utaha lifted her head slightly, breathing shakily.
Her dazed eyes shimmered as she murmured, "Master I'm yours today"
Lynn paused for a second, then chuckled.
"Utaha, prepare for your glorious evolution!"
Lynn Chose to activate his Devil Healing (Milk Mode.)
Energy Injection Activated.
Dosage: Increased.
Finally, after multiple doses, Utaha was exhausted and defeated.
The Next Morning.
Utaha's eyes snapped open, her face flushing red.
"M-Master! My tail!"
Lynn gently pinched the tip of her tail.
A sharp jolt shot through her entire body.
Her legs twitched as if she had been electrocuted.
Lynn leaned in close, his breath tickling her ear.
"Utaha, last night really helped me see a new side of you."
Utaha's gaze darted away.
She had been a little too bold last night.
But the emotions she had been holding back for so longshe just couldn't suppress them anymore.
Smack!
Lynn released her tail, giving it a light tap.
"Utaha, your reward isn't over yet."
"Eh?! W-Wait!!"
Utaha's eyes widened in panic.
"I-I can't take any more!!"
Overflow Detected.
Shuchiin Academy Teacher's Office.
Minamiya Natsuki stamped another leave request without even looking up.
"So it's you delivering his excuse this time?"
Yotsuya Miko stood awkwardly, shifting her weight from foot to foot.
She let out a nervous laugh, her toes subconsciously digging into the floor.
"Uh y-yeah"
Lowering her head, she muttered softly, "It's it's also for second-year student Kasumigaoka Utaha-senpai"
Natsuki's hand froze mid-stamp.
A brief silence.
Then, she scoffed coldly. "Tch. That damn womanizing Devil!"
Black Bullet World Afternoon.
Shiina Mahiru rested her chin on her hand, staring blankly at the Cursed Children playing in the distance.
But her mind was somewhere else entirely.
She mumbled softly, "Lynn still hasn't come back yet"
Hovering in midair, a certain ghost girl squirmed restlessly, her cheeks flushed a suspicious shade of pink.
"So lucky I want a reward too," muttered Kanoe Yuuko, her ghostly form twisting in anticipation.
Hearing that, Mahiru glanced up at her.
This ghost was also a serious competitor.
She had zero sense of personal space and was constantly throwing herself at Lynn.
A woman who truly embodied the first rule of Familiacomplete devotion to their master.
Finally, an hour later.
Lynn and Utaha stepped through the portal.
Utaha clung tightly to Lynn's arm, her chin slightly raised, eyes darting sidewaysas if she just so happened to glance at Mahiru and the others.
The moment Lynn appeared, Yuuko clung to him without hesitation.
Utaha narrowed her eyes at Yuuko's behavior, but her imposing aura instantly vanished.
She reached out, ready to pry the clingy ghost off.
"You desperate old virgin! Don't distract Master from important business!"
"Important business?"
Shiina Mahiru glanced at the time and twitched slightly.
5 PM.
And you're talking about not wasting time?
From last night until nowthat was nearly an entire day!
She couldn't help but let her thoughts wander.
Just what exactly had Utaha been doing all this time?
Yotsuya Miko curled up in a corner.
I'm not here. You can't see me. I don't exist.
"Hey, hey! Miko! Come grind levels with me!"
Miko froze, wanting to cry but having no tears left.
Hana! Could you at least acknowledge the mood in the room?!
While the Familia members argued, Lynn finally began the reincarnation ceremony for the Cursed Children.
Meanwhile Outer Area
A large truck drove into the outskirts of the city. Its bright IISO logo stood out clearly.
The truck rumbled to a stop near a sewer entrance.
Several workers in uniforms climbed out, their faces twisted with disgust.
Behind them, a muscular man stepped down, dragging along a blank-faced young girl.
The man barked, "Hurry up and grab a few of them so we can report back."
Clang!
One of the workers roughly pried open the sewer grate, then shouted down into the darkness.
"Hey, you little brats! Get your asses up here! We're taking you to enjoy life!"
"Hahaha!"
The others laughed coldly.
Enjoy life?
In reality, it meant cruel training, forcing them to become toolsto die protecting those who paid for their lives.
But really, what greater honor could those freaks ask for?
Their sneers deepened.
This was the only fate that monsters like them deserved.
Even the burly man holding the girl looked at her with undisguised contempt.
The little girl bit her lip, her heart filled with silent despair.
ButAs time passed, no one emerged from the sewer.
The workers frowned.
"The hell?! You expect me to go down there myself?!"
One of them peered into the filthy tunnel, his face twisted with disgust.
"Tch! Those brats are really pushing their luck!"
Grumbling, one of the men climbed down.
A few seconds later
Silence.
Then he scrambled back up, his face pale.
"T-They're gone!"
The group exchanged confused glances.
"Did they move locations?"
One of them muttered, brows furrowed.
The IISO, the international organization in charge of managing the Cursed Children, knew the exact locations of all hideouts in the outer district.
Whenever they needed more "tools", they would just round them up like cattle.
But todaytheir usual prey had vanished.
"Damn it! Just our luck!"
"Move to the next location!"
Hours Later Midnight.
The entire outer Area had been thoroughly searched.
Yet, aside from Gastrea monsters, there wasn't a single Cursed Child in sight.
Even after checking every known hideout, they found nothing.
The IISO workers stood in the empty ruins, staring at the deserted streets in disbelief.
"Where the hell did all the Cursed Children go?"
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The New Shelter
By the time the night deepened, Lynn had finally completed the reincarnation of over four thousand Cursed Children into his Familia.
Even for him, it was a relief to be done with the process.
Among them, the last girl to be reincarnated seemed a little familiar.
"Hmm"
"A character from the original story?"
He placed his hand on her head.
Senju Kayo looked up, her face emotionless.
"Thank you, Lord Lynn, for granting me a new life."
Though her words were filled with gratitude, her tone was empty.
No joy, no sadnessjust pure indifference.
Lynn lowered his gaze, locking eyes with Kayo's lifeless stare.
Even though she had become a Devil, and even though the Gastrea Virus inside her had been erased, there was still no emotion on her face.
She should be happy, right?
His gaze shifted down, scanning her status.
[Senju Kayo]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Gastrea Factor: Dolphin]
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She hadn't been reincarnated as a special Devil.
Which made sense.
Even though Kayo had a brief appearance in the original story, she wasn't particularly exceptional.
The Dolphin-type Gastrea Virus was far from being a notable strain among the many variations.
Unlike Midori, who had an instinct for divination and could "smell" fate, Kayo possessed no such talent.
A normal Devilthat was only natural.
Kayo continued to stare silently at Lynn, as if she was trying to memorize his face forever.
Then, placing both hands over her stomach, she spoke calmly.
"I'm hungry."
Lynn: "..."
Why does this feel like I just adopted a stray cat?
Shaking his head, he ordered someone to prepare food.
He glanced at the crowded shelter, filled with loli Devil heads everywhere.
His eye twitched.
Can Mahiru even handle this?
Even as Devils, feeding over four thousand hungry little girls was no simple task.
Some Time Later
Shiina Mahiru collapsed onto the table, exhausted.
Her hands were shaking.
Even the spatula she was holding was smoking from overuse.
Utaha couldn't help but sigh. "Master, we can't keep this up forever."
Mahiru was completely overwhelmed.
The rest of the Familia had helped out, and they had barely managed to provide enough food.
If this continued
"Haaah"
Lynn fell into deep thought.
He needed a better logistics system.
Though, honestlyThe solution was simple.
Train the lolis.
Instead of doing everything for them, it was better to teach them how to handle logistics themselves.
After all, they were already Devils.
They had survived hardship, so they wouldn't complain about some extra work.
For now, they could set up their own supply chain.
But more importantlyThey needed a bigger place.
Just as Lynn was thinking about thisA message popped up in the Familia chat.
[Busujima Saeko: "Master, I found a military base. From the looks of it, it should be large enough to serve as a temporary shelter."]
[Busujima Saeko: "There are plenty of supplies here, too. Even without scavenging, we should be able to sustain ourselves for a while."]
[Busujima Saeko: "Also while searching for the base, I encountered some survivors."]
[Busujima Saeko: (Attached Image).jpg]
Lynn glanced at the message Saeko had sent before finally opening the attached image.
What he saw wasA group of high school girls with brightly colored hair.
And standing behind themA tall, dark-skinned woman carrying a sniper rifle.
Oh, and alsoA pink-haired girl.
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
Minami Rika?
As for the high school girls, he wasn't too familiar with them.
"Huh!?"
Marikawa Shizuka suddenly let out a surprised gasp.
"That's Rika!"
Hearing that name, Shiina Mahiru, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and the others exchanged looks.
It wasn't unfamiliar to them.
After all, Lynn's Familia had taken over her house in the Apocalypse World.
After thinking for a moment, Lynn sent a message.
[Sigma Man: "That dark-skinned woman is Minami Rika. Bring all of them to the military base."]
Since they were already occupying her home, it was only fair to help her out now that they had met.
As for the four other girls and the pink-haired oneIt didn't really make a difference.
One more, one lessit wasn't a big deal.
BesidesThey were all girls.
At the very least, they could help take care of the loli Devils he had just reincarnated.
After receiving Lynn's reply, Busujima Saeko turned to Minami Rika and her group.
"Looks like my Master has agreed to take you in. Let's goI'll take you to the base."
"Oh? 'Master,' huh?"
Minami Rika adjusted the sniper rifle on her shoulder, giving Saeko a meaningful smirk.
Though beneath that smile was a hint of deep wariness.
Minami Rika knew all too wellBusujima Saeko was terrifying.
She had personally watched Saeko unleash a single flying slash, not only wiping out every zombie on the streetBut even slicing an entire building in half.
Was that something a human could even do?
And yet, she had seen it with her own eyes.
