No matter how unbelievable it was, no matter how shocked she feltThe reality was right in front of her.
She exhaled deeply.
Was following this woman really the right decision?
And what kind of person could possibly be her Master?
The girls beside her didn't seem to overthink it as much as she did.
"Yay! We can all live together!"
A purple twin-tailed girl bounced around excitedly.
The brown-haired girl beside her immediately grabbed her arm.
"Keep your voice down! You'll attract the zombies!"
"Huh? But didn't Saeko already take care of all the zombies?"
"Stop calling her by name so casually! Kurumi, You sure warm up to people fast"
As the girls playfully bickered, none of them noticed the trace of concern in the pink-haired girl's eyes.
Military Base
Under Saeko's guidance, the group arrived at the base.
"Wow it's huge!"
The high school girls all gasped in amazement.
"Looks like we can live here for a long time."
"But"
"We should probably clear it out first."
Saeko drew her sword.
With a controlled slash, she sent a flying blade of energy through the air.
Despite its terrifying power, she made sure not to damage the base's infrastructure.
"No matter how many times I see it it's still unbelievable."
"Saeko, you're definitely not human!"
Minami Rika clicked her tongue, then raised her sniper rifle.
"Alright, I'll pitch in too."
A Short While Later
The military base was completely cleared of zombies.
Saeko didn't leave a single corner unchecked.
ThenShe pulled out a pre-prepared coordinate device from Lynn and activated it.
Within momentsA brilliant light flickered across the base.
Lynn and Marikawa Shizuka appeared out of thin air.
"W-WHAAAT!?"
Kurumi let out a startled scream.
"It's it's ACTUAL teleportation magic!?"
Minami Rika was just as shocked.
Her voice was laced with disbelief.
"Ever since the zombie apocalypse began, the world just keeps getting harder and harder to understand."
Just as she was processing everything
Her eyes suddenly widened.
From behind Lynn, a massive, blonde-haired man waved enthusiastically.
"Rika~! Long time no see!"
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Shizuka gets invited Again
Apocalypse World — Military Base.
Lynn inspected the facilities and supplies one more time before nodding in satisfaction.
"For now, a single military base like this should be enough to accommodate the Cursed Children from all of Tokyo."
After setting this place as a new shelter, Lynn saw Shizuka catching up with Minami Rika, leaving him with nothing to do for the moment.
So, he took the time to organize the results of his recent reincarnation event, where he brought over four thousand lolis.
He then began checking his progress.
First, in terms of overall strengthhis rank hadn't changed.
He was still an Ultimate-Class Devil.
However, he could feel his overall power increasing. Even though he remained an Ultimate-Class Devil, he was far beyond the level he was when he first reached this rank.
As for new skills, most of them were Gastrea-related abilities, all of which had been integrated into his [Gastrea Factor Codex].
[Gastrea Factor Codex (Factor Genome)](In Development)
Gene Archive (Collected: Mole Factor, Hedgehog Factor,..)
Gene Fusion (Dual-Factor Fusion Available)
Factor Assimilation (Can parasitize other living beings and implant a 'Gastrea Seed,' turning them into puppets under the host's control)
Note: Incomplete Features
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Lynn narrowed his eyes.
A new ability had been added to the Gastrea Factor Codex.
With a thought, Lynn tried to use the Gastrea Seed, and a dark purple-black organic mass floated before him.
"This seed has the spider factor?"
Lynn was slightly surprised.
It seemed that the Gastrea Seed could now materialize the factors he had collected and grant them to others.
However, anyone who received these factors would fall under his control.
Lynn also felt that he could create Gastrea Seeds that weren't under his control.
So basically...Could he now create new humans that possessed Gastrea abilities but without the virus itself?
Lynn: "..."
"Doesn't seem very useful for the familia."
"Maybe I cam use it for trades in the future?"
"Hmm"
A stable source of income for his Familia, perhaps?
But for now, he had no idea what to trade or who to trade with.
Oh well, better than nothing.
Meanwhile
Shizuka had finished catching up with Rika.
After hearing about Shizuka's experiences during this time, Rika was left speechless.
She couldn't help but marvel at this dumb woman's insane luck.
So, does that mean... silly girls always have good fortune?
Becoming a Devil and gaining supernatural powers...
Rika was momentarily lost in thought.
She now understood the source of Saeko's strength.
"That's amazing!"
Ebisuzawa Kurumi's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Can we become Devils too?"
(A/N: From Gakkou Gurashi ~ School-Live!)
Hearing this, Rika immediately perked up.
Becoming a Devil? She wouldn't mind that at all.
"Wait! Doesn't becoming a Devil mean joining his harem?"
Naoki Miki quickly shut Kurumi up, then stole a glance at Lynn, her face turning slightly red as her mind wandered.
A-a harem? That's just too indecent!
Meanwhile, Rika wasn't the least bit embarrassed.
For an adult, decisions were made based on pros and cons.
And from her perspective, joining Lynn's Familia as his woman or servant was nothing but a win.
Not only would she gain supernatural power, but she could also escape this hellhole of a world and step into a higher realm.
Besides...Lynn was exactly her type.
And in this apocalypse, there probably weren't many men left.
If she didn't follow Lynn, wouldn't she be single for the rest of her life?
Sure, she could meet other men, but she had been picky for nearly thirty years!
Joining Lynn's Familia was a solid deal!
Unlike Miki, Rika had no hesitation.
She turned to Shizuka and asked directly, "Hey Shizuka, can you ask your Master if he's still accepting new people?"
"Eh?"
Shizuka blinked in confusion, then suddenly hugged Rika with a delighted expression, rubbing her face against Rika's chest.
"That's awesome, Rika! We can be together again!"
Miki: "???"
She looked at Rika in disbelief.
Just like that? You're giving yourself away so easily?!
What about a woman's dignity?!
Nearby, Megumi Sakura gently patted Miki's head and smiled. "Miki, sometimes, there's just no other choice."
"Wait, even you, Megu-nee?!"
"Miki."
Megumi's gaze became slightly serious. "This world is already over."
"Don't you want to survive together with everyone?"
"Of course, I do!"
Miki blurted out before falling into silence.
Yeah.
Wasn't this a stroke of luck?
After all, this was the supernatural we were talking about.
And judging by Saeko and Shizuka
This so-called MasterDidn't seem so bad?
"Alright, I get it."
Miki gave up resisting.
"Hehe!"
Ebisuzawa Kurumi hugged her tightly, comforting her. "It's okay, Miki! This way, we can all stay together forever!"
Hearing this, Miki chuckled.
That's right!
At least everyone gets to survive!
And we'll all be together!
"Does No One Care About Our Opinion?"
Takeya Yuki and Wakasa Yuuri voiced their dissatisfaction.
"So, Yuki, Yuuri, do you want to come along?"
Kurumi held out her hand toward them.
"Of course!" 2
Yuuri replied calmly, "Not like we have a choice."
After all, this was an apocalypse.
If given the chance to survive, who wouldn't take it?
Standing nearby, Saeko Busujima smiled. "Looks like Master just added six more beauties to his collection."
A Devil's hearing was excellent.
Lynn and the others had heard their entire conversation loud and clear.
Lynn simply shrugged, unfazed.
More additions? Fine by him. At least they were easy on the eyes.
Plus, he needed more people to take care of the Devil lolis.
And one of them was a teachershe'd surely be good at looking after others, right?
Lynn had gained six new Familia members.
Unfortunately, none of them turned into unique Devils.
Minami Rika gained the skill [Firearm Mastery], allowing her to instinctively use any gun she picked up and even push its capabilities to the limit.
Her strength and endurance had also started improving gradually.
As for the others
Well
Aside from Kurumi, none of them showed any particular talent.
Even Kurumi only awakened a skill called [Combat Stamina].
Oh well.
They'd make great support personnel. And they all seemed to enjoy life.
Perfect for taking care of the Devil lolis.
All six of them stood bare-skinned.
Aside from Rika, the rest were overwhelmingly embarrassed, trying desperately to cover themselves.
Rika, on the other hand, casually flipped her purple hair and leaned in as Lynn walked past.
"Master, are you staying the night?"
There was a certain gleam in her violet eyes, a mysterious allure hidden beneath.
She was all woman.
Turning around, Rika pressed her body against Lynn, her lips near his ear as she whispered, sending a warm breath across his skin.
"Master, I'm clean, you know?"
She understood a man's preferences.
This was her advantage.
Lynn could feel her soft, supple figure pressing against him. He hesitated for a moment.
A tanned, seductive onee-san... A new experience wouldn't be bad?
"Shizuka, want to join in?"
Rika invited Shizuka with a playful smirk.
"Eh?"
Shizuka blinked in confusion.
Why did this feel so familiar?
She glanced between Saeko and Rika.
Hmm
Was she getting invited again?
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Operation: Devil Loli RelocationSTART
The Next Morning.
As the morning light streamed in, Lynn gently pushed aside two soft bodies and sat up.
In the end, as Rika's best friend, Shizuka Marikawa had agreed to join.
She said it was for guidance. Since Rika lacked experience, she figured she could help guide her.
Rika stirred awake as Lynn moved, wrapping her arms around his neck. Her sharp, cat-like eyes glinted with a teasing hint of amusement.
"Mmm... Master, why not stay in bed a little longer?" she murmured sleepily.
Lynn patted her head.
Rika blinked, then instinctively started getting down as her face was about to reach his private brother
Lynn quickly caught her, sighing.
"Eh?" She looked up at him in confusion. "Master, you don't want to?"
Lynn paused for a moment before loosening his grip slightly. "Let's handle business first."
Rika chuckled softly, then obediently sat up, awaiting his instructions.
As she moved, the blanket slipped off her shoulders, revealing her smooth, graceful figure.
Lynn lifted a finger, and a dark purple-black crystal hovered at his fingertip.
Rika hesitated, eyes narrowing slightly. "This is...?"
"A Gastrea Seed."
Lynn didn't go into the details of Gastrea biology. Instead, he simply explained, "This crystal contains an eagle-type factor. It should suit you well."
He hadn't expected the ability he acquired just last night from the Gastrea Codex to come in handy so soon.
For standard devils, he could now bestow them with a suitable Gastrea Seed.
Of course, he had no intention of controlling themhis peerage were his people.
"An eagle?"
Rika's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Lynn nodded. "This eagle-type factor grants [Eagle's Eye], which should enhance your sniping ability."
He had recorded multiple eagle-based factors, but each factor granted unique abilities.
Eagle's Eye, in particular, was perfect for Rika.
"Master..."
A hazy, sultry look flashed through Rika's sharp eyes. She absentmindedly licked her lips.
For some reason, she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to... serve her master in every way possible.
Seeing her drifting into a strange state of mind, Lynn pressed the Gastrea Seed into her body without hesitation.
"Ah..."
Rika gasped, her breath quickening as a mysterious power surged through her.
Her violet eyes glowed as if a clear stream washed away the fog clouding her vision.
A few moments later, the sensation faded.
Rika's pupils contracted slightly as she looked out the window, murmuring, "I can see so much farther... and... my ability to track moving targets has improved tremendously."
Now, she could catch even the smallest details in rapid motion.
Satisfied, Lynn turned her body slightly to examine her Blessing Status.
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[Rika Minami]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I2
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Firearms Mastery] & [Gastrea Factor — Eagle]
[Firearms Mastery]
Expert in handling firearms.
Strength increases gradually over time.
Endurance increases gradually over time.
[Gastrea Factor — Eagle]
Eagle's Eye (Enhanced vision and dynamic motion tracking).
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As expected, a new skill Gastrea Factor — Eagle had appeared in her status.
Lynn wasn't surprised.
He copied her updated blessing and handed it to her.
Rika took it, her excitement obvious.
She had been slightly disappointed yesterday, thinking her abilities were too ordinary.
But todayMaster had rewarded her.
Feeling grateful, Rika set down the paper and eagerly slipped back under the covers.
Lynn exhaled slightly.
To his right, Shizuka Marikawa was still sleeping soundly.
Two Hours Later.
Naoki Miki and the others stared at Lynn, Rika, and Shizuka with complicated expressions.
T-three people...?!
Their minds struggled to process what had just happened.
Saeko Busujima, on the other hand, seemed completely unfazed.
She had already gotten used to it.
Occasionally, she was even one of the leading stars in these situations.
Lynn glanced at the group and casually said, "Take off your clothes."
"EEEEHHHHHH?!?!"
Chaos erupted instantly.
"W-Wait It's our turn now?!"
Even the usually composed Wakasa Yuuri couldn't maintain her cool.
"H-Here?!" Naoki Miki stammered.
Sakura Megumi's body wobbled slightly, her face heating up at an alarming rate. She looked like she was about to pass out.
Lynn: "..."
"I just need to give you all a permanent buff."
Rika had already "helped" him earlier, so Lynn wasn't in urgent need of their "services" right now.
