It hadn't been that long since their last battle, but Saeko had been steadily growing stronger with every kill.
Utaha bit her lip, a hint of frustration in her eyes.
Saeko only chuckled in response. She had no complaints. Her ambition was clear She wanted to become the familia's sharpest blade.
There was no room for hesitation. No time to slow down.
Whenever she had free time, unless Lynn had other orders, she was always training, always fighting, always killing.
It wasn't boring to her.
On the contrary, it was a kind of joy.
After all[Bloodlust] wasn't just the name of her ability. It was a part of who she was.
"Hmph!" Kisara crossed her arms and declared, "I'll be the sharpest blade!"
Saeko: "...?"
She glanced at Kisara with a confused expression.
What's with this girl stealing my line?
Still, she only smiled softly.
Words were just words.
Saeko knew the true test would come when they clashed in battle.
At that moment, as Lynn stood alone before the massive Scorpio, something unexpected happenedthe colossal creature suddenly stopped moving.
"Whoa... So cool" Utaha murmured, completely entranced by the sight. "As expected of Lynn!"
There was something about his lone figure standing against a mountain-sized monster that was simply breathtaking.
A single man against a titan.
They stared each other down, locked in a silent battle of wills.
"Wait... Did it just back down?" Utaha's eyes widened.
Why?
The Scorpio had been fiercely attacking them just moments ago. What changed?
Lynn was also puzzled.
Though its cry earlier had sounded like one of distress, perhaps even intelligence, there was no room for mercy.
Lynn stared at the hideous, twisted behemoth before him and sighed.
A massive, slow-moving target like this was nothing more than the perfect training dummy for him.
Even against Saeko and the others, the Scorpio had struggled to land a single hit due to its lack of mobility.
Aside from its terrifying regeneration and destructive capabilities, it was utterly useless.
There was no need to prolong the fight.
Lynn spread his arms wide
Buzz!
Above the Scorpio, an enormous black magic circle materialized, stretching across the sky and enveloping the entire monster within its range.
"Eeeyaaaahhh!"
Sensing an imminent threat, the Scorpio let out a screech and unleashed a concentrated beam of violet energy from its mouth.
Boom!
But the moment the beam neared Lynn, it struck an invisible wallA magical barrier.
A simple yet powerful defensive technique.
With his current strength, Lynn's barrier wasn't something the Scorpio could even scratch.
Rumble...!
Above, the magic circle crackled with raw energy, sending tremors through the sky.
ThenA wave of black lightning crashed downward.
The sheer force of the attack turned the very sky dark, swallowing the battlefield in a fierce explosion of energy.
It was enough power to obliterate all of Tokyo in an instant.
The resulting shockwave sent violent gusts rippling outward, shaking the earth beneath them.
Utaha and the others could only stare in awe, their mouths slightly agape at the sheer magnitude of the destruction before them.
It was the first time they had seen Lynn unleash an attack of such overwhelming scale.
Saeko tightened her grip on her sword.
"Lynn-sama is truly powerful..." Shiina Mahiru's eyes were blank, her gaze fixed solely on Lynn's figure.
Yuuko clung tightly to Saeko's shoulder, fearing that the monstrous winds would blow her away.
Even ghosts had weight, but that didn't mean they couldn't be swept up in this chaos!
"So cool!!"
Hana's eyes sparkled like a pair of bright bulbs.
She vigorously shook Miko's shoulders, her excitement overflowing. "Miko! Miko! Do you think we'll be able to fight like Lynn-sama one day?!"
Miko, still rattled by the spectacle, was forced out of her shock. "Umm maybe?"
After all, they had the Blessing System.
"Yay!"
With the answer she wanted, Hana jumped up in excitement.
She wanted to be just as cool as Lynn-sama!
With her antics breaking the tension, the girls finally snapped out of their daze.
Their gazes turned to Lynn's back, filled with admiration.
This was their Master! This was their Lynn-sama!!
"Haa"
After a while, the roaring black lightning finally subsided.
Lynn exhaled slightly, relieved.
Casting such a large-scale lightning spell had consumed a considerable amount of magic.
ButThe result was more than satisfactory.
Lynn surveyed the now-empty space before him.
Scorpio was gone. Completely erased.
Standing in place, Lynn opened his personal interface to check the changes in the [Gastrea Genome Codex].
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[Gastrea Genome Codex (Factor Genome)]
Status: In Development (1/12)
Gene Archive (Recorded: 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)
Twelve Zodiac: Scorpio
—
Lynn's eyes narrowed.
Twelve Zodiac, Scorpio?
What the hell? Did he just collect a Stage V Gastrea as a genetic factor?!
Curious, Lynn focused his mind and entered the "Devil's Piece" space.
Suddenly, the moment he arrived, a surprised yelp echoed through the void.
"Master! That hurts!"
Lynn: "?"
He blinked in confusion.
And then, from the starry sky, a small and delicate figure emerged.
As the image became clearer, Lynn finally saw her face.
Her long, dark violet hair had wine-red highlights, styled into uneven twin spiral curls. A gothic hair accessory sat on one side, its edges resembling tiny thorns.
Her eyes shimmered like amber, deep within them a faint, scorpion-tail-shaped pattern.
Lynn blinked. "You're Scorpio?"
"Yep! Master!" she chirped sweetly, looking up at him with bright, innocent eyes.
Lynn: "..."
Seriously?
Was he some kind of loli magnet now?!
Why did every strange thing end up as a loli in his presence?!
"And you are?"
"Stella O'Brien."
"Just call me Stella, Master."
Lynn rubbed his temples. "So what exactly is happening here?"
Stella tilted her head cutely, tapping a finger against her lips. "Hmm well, Master, you and I have already formed a contract!"
"A contract?"
Lynn frowned.
After listening to her explanation, he sighed and gave her a look of exasperation.
Basically, she was now something akin to a Familia member under his command.
"Alright, so what can you do?"
Stella thought for a moment, then beamed. "Right now, I can summon a phantom projection of Scorpio!"
Lynn: "That doesn't sound very useful."
Stella pouted. "It'll be different once all the twelve Zodiac arrive!"
Lynn narrowed his eyes. "Wait are you saying you want me to collect the rest of the Zodiacs?!"
Stella blinked innocently. "Master doesn't want to?"
Lynn hesitated.
Damn it. He kinda did.
It wasn't his fault! The collection list in his skill panel was practically taunting him!
A grand Twelve Zodiac title, and only one acquired?
The sheer imbalance made his skin itchit was a nightmare for his completionist tendencies! Tsk. As a gamer, he couldn't stand seeing an unfinished panel; everything had to be maxed out.
Stella giggled sweetly, then added, "Oh, and Master, I have another function too~!"
As Lynn raised an eyebrow, Stella transformed into a radiant light and floated high into the starry sky.
Lynn froze.
Then, rubbing his chin, he muttered with an odd expression, "So now this starry sky has Scorpio?"
He turned to look at the vast, empty space surrounding it.
The Twelve Zodiac! Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
So yeah.
It did feel a little empty
.
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Familia Blessing Update
As Stella hung in the starry sky, Lynn stood there for a moment, observing in silence before exiting the "Devil's Piece" space.
He had an odd feeling.
It was as if this space was nurturing an entire universe.
Shaking his head, he decided to set that thought aside for now. The completion of the starry space within the "Devil's Piece" was still light-years away. It was too distant a goal to focus on at the moment.
One step at a time.
Closing his personal interface, Lynn walked toward Utaha and the others. His gaze, however, shifted to a distant spot.
"I see you~!"
Far away, a blonde-haired loli hiding within the ruins stiffened.
"Ah... I've been discovered..."
Her voice was monotone, almost like a mechanical recitation.
The others followed Lynn's gaze toward the source of the sound.
"A little bug snuck in?" Saeko's voice was calm.
None of them were particularly surprised by the situation. It was natural for someone to come investigate Tokyo's sudden downfall.
But since she was here, leaving wasn't an option anymore~
Tina Sprout's body stiffened.
She hesitantly stepped out of the ruins, making it clear she had no hostile intentions.
"Based on the current intelligence analysis, Tina is completely outmatched. Therefore..."
Tina slowly raised both hands, assuming the posture of a prisoner surrendering herself.
"Tina wants to be captured."
Lynn: "..."
Saeko's lips twitched slightly, and she seemed momentarily speechless.
But... well, at least she knew how to adapt.
Tina had seen everything from a distancethe way Stage V Gastrea had been obliterated in an instant.
She had no choice but to surrender.
And Lynn had, unintentionally, acquired yet another loli.
He sighed, shaking his head subtly before gesturing with his hand.
"Alright, let's go back. Time to update your blessings."
[Busujima Saeko]
Rank: Mid-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: SSS 1378
Agility: SS 1096
Endurance: SS 1035
Magic: SS 1028
Unique Abilities: [Bloodlust] (Details omitted) & [Blade Devil] (Details omitted)
Development Ability: Swordmaster I
—
Lynn took one look at Saeko's status and nodded to himself.
"Alright, this should be the limit."
He couldn't help but marvel at how fast she had grown.
Saeko let out a soft breath before smiling slightly. "Then I leave it to you, Master."
Lynn pressed a finger against her back.
Level Up!
"Nngh..."
A suppressed moan escaped her lips, causing Mahiru and the others to blush furiously.
Saeko... why did she sound so... seductive?!
She had to be doing it on purpose!
Moments later, her blessing was updated.
—
[Busujima Saeko]
Rank: High-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Abilities: [Bloodlust] (Details omitted), [Blade Devil] (Details omitted) & [Black Erosion Blade]
[Black Erosion Blade]
Bacterial Resonance: Absorbs trace amounts of Gastrea virus upon weapon attacks, converting it into stamina recovery.
Blood Massacre Awakening: Consecutive kills cause the weapon to be gradually covered in black erosion patterns, eventually increasing attack range by 200%.
—
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
Seeing abilities related to the Gastrea virus appear, he immediately understood.
It was because Saeko had slain so many Gastrea.
Lynn recorded her updated blessing.
Saeko's eyes were drawn to one line the moment she saw it.
High-Class Devil.
Then, her gaze shifted lower.
[Black Erosion Blade]
A smile spread across her lips.
"This must be because of the Gastrea creatures..."
Lynn briefly explained his theory.
But honestly, anyone who saw "Gastrea Virus" mentioned in the skill's description could make the connection.
After hearing Lynn's explanation, Saeko nodded in understanding.
"However..."
Lynn stroked his chin thoughtfully. "This skill is useful in the Black Bullet world."
After all, it included a stamina regeneration effect.
But it was only effective against Gastrea.
If Saeko left this world, the skill would essentially become half-useless.
Saeko simply smiled. "Better than nothing."
Then she added, her eyes glimmering with a bloodthirsty light, "Besides..."
"Now I can kill even better in this world... and grind more experience."
Seeing Saeko awaken a new skill, Miko suddenly had a thought.
"Wait... doesn't this mean we all have the potential to awaken new abilities?"
A surge of excitement bubbled in her chest.
Her Spirit Devil ability was practically useless!
Sure, it worked wonders against spiritual beings, but when it came to fighting normal monsters?
She was practically helpless!
She had even considered studying magic techniques to compensate.
Unless she could gather powerful cursed spirits...
But...She had yet to encounter anything strong enough.
And even if she did, she probably wouldn't be able to enslave it.
How frustrating!
But if she could awaken a new skill...Maybe things would finally change?
Miko's heart pounded in anticipation.
"A new skill?!"
Hearing Miko's speculation, the others also got excited.
But their excitement was short-lived after Lynn updated their blessing.
—
"Tch."
Utaha clicked her tongue in disappointment. "So it's only Saeko, huh..."
Miko's face fell, her hopes completely crushed.
Lynn patted her back, offering her an alternative.
"If you can't enslave strong spirits, why not befriend them and form contracts instead?"
"Contracts?"
Miko's expression gradually brightened.
Wait... befriending spirits?
Her face instantly stiffened again.
She still hadn't forgotten the times spirits scared her so badly she nearly wet herself.
Spirits... all of them deserved to die!
Recalling her past humiliations, Miko felt her whole body heat up in frustration.
She was burning up!
Meanwhile, Lynn continued updating the blessings for the others.
Utaha and the others, who were already mid-tier Devils, had significant increases in their stats, but they hadn't yet reached the limit for a rank-up.
Lower-tier Devils like Yuuko and Hana, however, successfully ranked up to mid-tier Devils.
Aside from the rank-up, there weren't many other changes.
Possibly due to her frequent use of her fists in combat, Hana developed the [Pugilist I] ability.
