"O-Oh I see"
After his explanation, they all let out sighs of relief.
But for some reason, an odd, indescribable feeling still lingered between them.
They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with unspoken emotions.
...
Once they had removed their clothes, Lynn went around and implanted a Gastrea Seed into each of them.
"Whoa, this is amazing!"
Ebisuzawa Kurumi tested her new ability, her expression one of pure amazement.
She had already awakened a unique skill before, but it was more of a passive buff rather than an active power.
Besides, who would ever complain about getting more skills?
Since Kurumi mainly fought with a shovel, Lynn granted her the "Gastrea Seed Rhino Beetle."
Her ability became:
[Gastrea Factor: Rhino Beetle]
Power Arm (Increases energy transfer efficiency up to 98%)
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For Takeya Yuki, he gave her the "Gastrea Seed Red Fox."
[Gastrea Factor: Red Fox]
Geomagnetic Perception (Allows her to sense objects within her range using Earth's magnetic field)
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Wakasa Yuuri received:
[Gastrea Factor: Sloth]
Metabolic Efficiency (Optimizes energy consumption, allowing her to function at peak performance with minimal exhaustion)
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Megumi Sakura got:
[Gastrea Factor: Mongoose]
Progressive Teaching (Improves adaptability and learning speed over time)
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And finally, Naoki Miki:
[Gastrea Factor: Tibetan Antelope]
Environmental Adaptation (Enhances survival abilities in various conditions)
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After updating their blessing, the girls were all excited to test their new abilities.
Seeing this, Lynn didn't bother stopping them.
Instead, he walked toward the center of the military base.
Gathering his magic, he spread it across the entire base
HOOOOOO
In an instant, every last trace of the zombiesrotting bodies, bloodstains, and filthwas completely purged from the area.
The entire base was spotless.
This was one of the most convenient spells in Lynn's arsenal, and he used it quite frequently.
Hmm
Maybe he should look into a magic spell that could automatically cook food?
That way, he could prepare meals for the Devil Lolis without any hassle.
Although, if given the choice, he'd much rather eat food cooked by Shiina Mahiru, his little Fallen Angel chef.
After tidying up the base, Lynn activated a Dimensional Gate.
"Operation: Devil Loli RelocationSTART!"
Megumi Sakura nervously watched the glowing portal.
Lynn had already explained to her what was coming.
The ones arriving would be young girls, around ten years old, who had never received a proper education.
Meaning, their learning and upbringing would be her responsibility.
The pressure was immense.
After confirming with Shiina Mahiru through their group chat, Lynn turned his gaze back to the Gate.
Figures began stepping through one by one.
Leading them was Senju Kayo, the girl with the Dolphin Factor.
"Wow! This really is another world!!"
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.
.
what It Means To Be a Devil.
The Devil Lolis were brimming with curiosity about this new world. Their wide, sparkling eyes darted around, taking in everything.
However, not a single one of them acted out of line.
They all stood quietly in place, waiting for Lynn's instructions.
Seeing this, Megumi Sakurawho had been entrusted with their carefinally let out a sigh of relief and patted her chest.
At first glance, these kids seemed pretty well-behaved.
ButIsn't there a bit too many of them?
A tinge of worry crept onto Sakura's face.
Could she really take care of all these children?
"Don't worry, Megu-nee, we'll help too," Wakasa Yuuri reassured her, giving her a light pat on the shoulder.
"Speaking of which"
Ebisuzawa Kurumi suddenly gave Lynn a strange look and muttered, "Why are they all lolis?"
Then, as if she had just uncovered some shocking truth, her eyes widened.
"Wait don't tell me our Master is actually some kind of Loli God?!"
She gawked at him in disbelief.
The others twitched but had no answer to her question.
After giving the Devil Lolis a basic rundown of the world's current situationespecially regarding the Zombies CrisisLynn left them in Megumi Sakura's care.
Of course, with Senju Kayo around to oversee things, it shouldn't be a problem.
"Kayo."
Hearing her name, Kayo immediately froze before slowly looking up.
"Yes, Lord Lynn? What are your orders?"
Lynn took out a book Rias had gifted him before:
"360 Applications of Magic".
He handed it to Kayo.
Gently patting her head, he said, "Your task is to master everything in this book as quickly as possible, then teach it to all the Devils."
Kayo, as the holder of the Dolphin Factor, had a sharp intellect and an exceptional learning ability.
That's why Lynn entrusted her with this mission.
Since they were Devils now, they needed to learn what it meant to be Devils.
"I'll do my best!" Kayo nodded seriously, then hesitated for a moment before asking: "Will you come back to see us?"
Lynn blinked in surprise before chuckling.
"Of course."
He ruffled her hair and added, "Before long, you'll be able to return to your original world whenever you want."
This time, Kayo's voice was much firmer. "I'll do my best!"
As she left, Lynn watched her back for a moment before turning toward the Dimensional Gate.
"First stepTake control of Tokyo."
Black Bullet World
Lynn had intentionally left behind the first batch of Cursed Children who had reincarnated as Devils.
They had valuable experience when it came to rescuing and protecting other Cursed Children.
There would be many more places where they would be needed in the future.
After returning to the Black Bullet World, Lynn wasted no time issuing his next order.
The Cursed Children within the city had already been handed over to Tendo Kisara for management.
As for the first wave of Devil Lolis
"Start expanding our reach. Bring back as many Cursed Children as possible."
Led by Fuse Midori, the Devil Lolis were thrilled.
No one was more passionate about rescuing Cursed Children than they were.
Meanwhile
Rumors about the mysterious activities in the Outer Area had begun spreading.
Tendo Family Residence
Tendo Kikunojo listened to the reports, his brows furrowing.
"Is there something unusual happening?"
A subordinate quickly replied, "The only notable activity is a newly established Cursed Children Shelter."
He continued, "Based on recent observations, they seem to have taken in a large number of Cursed Children."
"There's a strong possibility that IISO's recent failures are related to them."
Kikunojo's frown deepened.
He hadn't forgotten what had happened last time.
He had set up explosives, hoping to eliminate themYet somehow, they ended up blowing up his own house instead.
That shelter was far too alarming.
A sharp glint flickered in his cloudy old eyes.
Those monstershow could they be worthy of salvation?
"Send people to incite the public. Have them visit that shelter and cause a stir."
"Yes, sir!"
Kikunojo planned to use the same tactics he had always relied on
Manipulating public opinion.
Turning the people against them.
A Few Days Later
The shelter had taken in another large group of Cursed Children.
Lynn completed the final reincarnation process for them.
With each new Devil, his strength surged once more.
He clenched his fists.
BOOM!
The air around him shuddered from the sheer force.
Exhaling in satisfaction, he smiled.
Then suddenly
A commotion broke out in the distance.
"Cursed Children, get the hell out of here!!"
"Why should we take in those monsters?!"
"They're all devils! They should just go back to hell!!"
Lynn frowned as he listened to the offensive shouting outside.
"Mr. Lynn."
Shiina Mahiru approached, her normally gentle eyes now carrying a cold glint.
"A group of civilians has gathered outside the shelter. They're protesting, trying to force us to drive the Cursed Children out."
At those words, the Devil Lolis inside the shelter lowered their heads.
They had just undergone their rebirth as Devils, but they still carried the burden of their past as Cursed Children.
"Oh?"
Lynn smirked.
"So, someone's finally making a move, huh?"
Then, he turned to the Devil Lolis.
His expression softened into a smile.
"Raise your heads."
They hesitated before slowly looking up, uncertainty in their eyes.
"Remember, you are not Cursed Children anymore."
Lynn stood up, spreading his arms wide.
"From now onyou are Devils!"
"D-Devils."
The Devil Lolis trembled slightly.
Lynn's lips curled into a smirk.
"And as Devils... you should act like Devils!"
"Go do what Devils do best."
What... Devils should do? Heh! Wasn't it clear from the start?
"Saeko."
"Yes, Master!"
Busujima Saeko licked her lips in excitement.
"It's been too long since I've cut someone down."
Outside the Shelter
A crowd had gathered, holding up signs that read "Cursed Children, Get Out!"
Their voices were filled with righteous fury.
"Cursed Children don't deserve special treatment!"
"Get those monsters out of here!!"
"Leave! Leave! Leave!!"
Then
Creak.
The shelter's massive doors slowly swung open.
From within, Saeko Busujima stepped outkatana at her hip, eyes filled with killing intent.
But the protestors didn't seem to notice.
Seeing someone emerge from the shelter, they immediately assumed they had won.
They tilted their chins up, looking down at her with condescending arrogance.
"Hey! So you're the ones sheltering those freaks?"
"You're really sticking your nose where it doesn't belong!"
"Those devil children should've all died out there in the Outer District!"
"Bring them out here! NOW!"
"Cursed Children, GET OUT!!"
"GET OUT!!"
The crowd roared, brimming with self-righteousness, acting as if they were carrying out justice for humanity.
Saeko, however, simply sneered.
She reached for the hilt of her sword.
Shing!
The unmistakable sound of a blade being drawn echoed through the air.
"Hah! What, you gonna fight us?"
"You think drawing a sword will scare us?!"
"So, you're really willing to turn your blade against normal peopleall because of those monsters? That proves you're no better than them!"
Even as Saeko drew her weapon, the protestors didn't back down.
They weren't afraid.
They were convinced she wouldn't dare to attack.
After all, they had the numbers.
And more importantlythey were on the side of justice!
Their eyes burned with misplaced courage.
As if they were unstoppable.
As if they couldn't be touched.
"..."
Saeko sighed.
"You're all so damn noisy."
A crazed glint flickered in her eyesher bloodlust reaching its peak.
Shing!
A flash of white steel sliced through the air.
Splurt!
The loudest protestor suddenly froze mid-shoutThen, blood gushed from his neck.
And this blood splashed onto the stunned faces of those around him.
The air reeked of the smell of blood.
And then
Silence.
A deathly, suffocating silence.
The crowd had gone completely still.
They stood frozen, as their brains hadn't fully processed what had just happened.
Then, at last
"S-She She just killed someone!!"
The first scream of terror rang out.
The crowd snapped back to realityand the fearless, righteous expressions they had worn just moments agoWere completely wiped away.
Their so-called bravery shattered like glass.
In its place, pure, unfiltered fear took hold.
When faced with actual violence, when a real blade had been swung, they finally realizedThey weren't invincible.
Saeko grinned, her expression twisted in delight.
"This... is what it means to be a Devil."
Behind her
The Devil Lolis watched in awe.
And in their eyesA new, dark light had begun to shine.
.
.
.
The Roles Have Reversed!
"Act like a Devil."
"Do what Devils do."
These words kept echoing in the minds of the Devil Lolis.
Still, they were still just children who had once lived as humans.
And no matter how much they had suffered, the thought of killing someone still made them hesitate.
Until
"Ah! It's him!"
One of the Devil Lolis suddenly cried out, her wide eyes locking onto a man among the protestors.
"A year ago... that bastard beat Rin-chan to death!"
Her voice trembled, her eyes welling with tears, bloodshot from rage.
She could never forget that day.
She and Rin-chan had gone into the city to beg for foodonly to be tricked and lured into an alley.
"Rin-chan she chose to protect me and.."
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.
Her voice dripped with hatred.
"And that woman over there! When I went to the city, she was the one who tried to kill me!"
"And That man, he also....."
As the Devil Lolis spoke, their voices grew louder.
A trial was unfolding.
And as they looked around at the faces of the protestors, they finally realized something.
Not a single one of them was innocent.
"Kill them!"
Their hesitation shattered.
Their eyes turned cold.
No more mercy.
FWOOSH!
With a single flap of their wings, the Devil Loli army launched their attack!
"AAAHHH!! MONSTERS!! DEVILS!!"
The protestors screamed in terror as the Devil Lolis came flying toward them.
In that moment, their worst nightmare had become realityThe Cursed Children had evolved.
They truly were the Devil breed.
And after seeing Saeko's blade cut down a man before their very eyes, their mental defenses had already crushed.
"RUN!"
"RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!"
Someone finally snapped out of their daze and screamed
And just like that, panic exploded through the crowd.
The ones they had mocked, beaten, and oppressedHad finally risen up to strike back.
And worseThey had picked up the blade.
The oppressors became the hunted.
The crowd scattered in all directionsbut no matter how fast they ran
How could mere humans outrun Devils?
SHING!
A man gaspedhis hand flying to his throat
Blood.
His eyes widened in horror as he realizedhis throat had been slit.
The Devil Loli who had struck him down froze for a second.
She had just killed someone.
