As for Yuuko, she gained:
[Netherworld Resistance I] (Grants immunity to spirit-related mental attacks; Increases all stats by 20% in dark environments or areas filled with negative energy.)
"That's a pretty solid ability," Lynn commented.
Yuuko grinned and immediately pounced on him, rubbing her soft chest against his head.
"Master, master~ When will you finally experience the taste of a ghost?"
Her sly eyes gleamed mischievously as she whispered teasingly.
Lynn twitched slightly at her words.
If he ignored an invitation like that, he really wouldn't be worthy of being the protagonist.
He patted her lightly. "Come to my room tonight."
Yuuko's eyes lit up instantly!
The sixty-year-old ghost virgin was finally going to give away her precious first time!
"Then you better not forget, Master~"
Leaving behind those words, Yuuko practically floated away in joy.
Well she was a ghost, after all.
Utaha, watching this unfold, just smirked without saying anything.
Shiina Mahiru opened her mouth slightly, then pressed her lips together, feeling a bit gloomy.
She had seen this coming for a long time.
Yuuko was way too forward with Lynn!
Always teasing and flirting with him at every opportunity.
This was bound to happen sooner or later.
Still she had met him before Yuuko did!
The most frustrated one, though, had to be Miko.
"Hey, Miko, weren't you the first to become part of the Familia?" Hana asked curiously. "Have you ever y'know climbed into his bed?"
"C-Climbed into his bed?!"
Miko's face turned bright red as she stared at Hana in shock.
That was way too harsh!
Hana ...Are you secretly evil inside?
Seeing Miko's reaction, Hana gave her an "Ah, I see" kind of look.
Miko's expression darkened.
Don't you dare "understand" me like that!
I'm sorry for not having climbed into his bed yet, okay?!
As she fumed internally, Hana suddenly spoke up with a serious expression.
"Don't worry, Miko. I'll help you!"
"W-What?"
Miko stammered, completely caught off guard.
H-Help her?
H-How exactly?
Miko felt both embarrassed and a little curious.
Definitely not because she wanted to know the details!
Hana, looking determined, patted Miko's shoulder like a true big sister.
"Don't worry, Miko! Once I get into the president's bed, I'll help you too!"
"...Huh?"
Miko's eyes widened in shock.
So that's what you meant?!
I can't believe you, Hana!
You said you'd help, but you're just trying to get in first!
This friendship is OVER!
Miko glared at Hana with betrayal in her heart.
Hana, you traitor!
Meanwhile, it was finally Tendo Kisara's turn to receive her blessing update.
She looked somewhat expectant as she quickly removed her top, baring her smooth back in preparation for Lynn's touch.
A moment later
Lynn placed his hand on her back.
Her blessing information surfaced.
—
[Tendo Kisara]
Rank: Mid-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: C613
Agility: C687
Endurance: E437
Magic: E497
Unique Skills: [Tendo Sword Style], [Asura state], [Vengeful Devil], & [Lament of the Fallen]
—
Lynn scanned the details.
Her level hadn't increased, but
"Your stats have risen significantly."
Due to [Tendo Sword Style], Kisara's strength and agility had grown rapidly.
Not to mention all the battles she'd been fighting lately.
And just like Saeko
"You've also awakened a new skill."
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A Cat in Heat
[Lament of the Fallen]
Mark of Hatred (Deals 50% more damage to Gastrea.)
Final Declaration (The next attack is guaranteed to hit the target's weak point.)
Another new skill related to Gastrea.
"Final Declaration, huh? Seems pretty useful."
Lynn copied down the updated blessing information for Kisara.
Seeing her newly acquired skills, Kisara chuckled to herself.
She wasn't any weaker than Saeko!
After finishing Kisara's update, Lynn turned his attention to Tina.
"Alright, it's your turn now."
Tina blinked in surprise and pointed at herself.
Lynn nodded silently then explained to her what she should do.
After a brief pause, Tina sighed and began taking off her clothes.
"Damn lolicon pervert"
She muttered under her breath but obediently exposed her back to him.
Lynn pressed a Devil's Piece onto her back, and her blessing information surfaced.
—
[Tina Sprout]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills:
[Gastrea Factor: Owl] (All stats increase during nighttime combat.)
[Battlefield Topology] (Automatically generates a 3D tactical map by analyzing terrain, airflow, and sound.)
—
"So, she's not a special Devil"
But having two skills was pretty decent.
"Battlefield Topology huh."
He nodded to himself.
"Seems like she has the potential to be a great tactical commander."
After copying her blessing information, he briefly explained her current situation.
Tina took a moment to process everything.
Then, her eyes widened in realization.
She examined her wings with curiosity. "So this is why the Cursed Children have been disappearing?"
She then understood that the Cursed Children no longer had to fear turning into Gastrea!
After all, the Gastrea virus was completely gone from their bodies.
Tina stood frozen in place, feeling as if she had been blessed by the goddess of fortune.
No. More accuratelyShe had been blessed by her new Master, Lynn.
Slowly lifting her gaze, she memorized his face.
He was their savior, the one who had rescued the Cursed Children.
Taking a deep breath, she bowed her head solemnly. "Thank you for granting me a new life!"
For the first time, she felt a trace of gratitude toward the humans who sent her on this Tokyo mission.
She lifted her head, her expression filled with determination. "I'm familiar with Osaka and America. Please assign me to those regionsI'll provide support there!"
Tina had made up her mind.
She would lead the way and bring all the Cursed Children back!
Lynn patted her head, entrusting her with the task. "Alright, I'm counting on you."
Still, he had his doubts.
If he remembered correctly, Tina's owl factor caused her to be practically useless during the day due to extreme sleepiness.
Would that weakness disappear now that she had reincarnated as a Devil?
Shaking his head, he moved on to the next task.
More and more Cursed Children were arriving from different parts of the world.
He needed to reincarnate them into Devils as soon as possible.
Late Night Lynn's Bedroom
"Master, I'm here~"
Yuuko phased through the wall.
"Huh?"
Lynn raised an eyebrow as he glanced at her.
She tilted her head down to inspect herself. "Master, do you not like it?"
She was wearing a loose, pure white robe.
"No, I like it."
Lynn smirked and pulled her down from the air.
"Ah!"
—
The Next Morning
Yuuko licked Lynn's skin with her soft pink tongue.
"Master, how does a ghost taste?"
Her long, narrow eyes gleamed with mischief as she traced circles on his chest with her fingers. "Compared to Utaha and the others I bet it's a whole new experience?"
Lynn rubbed his chin and replied righteously, "I believe such matters require extensive testing and repeated experimentation before any conclusions can be drawn."
Yuuko paused, then rolled her eyes at him.
A sly glint appeared in her gaze as she floated up, still bare-skinned.
"There are many perks to being a ghost, you know~"
"Like unlocking more 'creative' positions?"
Lynn's eyes narrowed as he let out a satisfied exhale.
—
Main World
Afternoon Lynn's Apartment Living Room
Having left his Familia in charge of handling the Black Bullet world's affairs, Lynn found himself with nothing to do.
He sat in the living room, sparring with Koneko once again.
Nearby, his kitty, Fuse Midori, pouted as she stared at Koneko, who was sitting on his lap.
She felt her territory was being invaded.
Meanwhile, Koneko was absentmindedly playing a handheld game, occasionally glancing at Midori.
Then, as if on a whim, she deactivated the magic that hid her cat ears.
"Huh?"
Lynn looked down and raised a brow. "Koneko, why are your ears showing?"
Koneko pursed her lips. "My magic's a little unstable"
Magic instability?
Lynn's expression turned a bit odd.
But he didn't say anything.
Midori, however, continued staring intentlyher tail flicking aggressively.
This shameless cat!
She's definitely doing this on purpose!
Koneko hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, "Senpai, my ears are really itchy"
She was clearly asking for head pats.
Lynn was briefly stunned, then a smirk appeared on his face as he reached out and placed his hand on Koneko's head.
His large hand gently rubbed her soft cat ears.
"Mmm"
Koneko trembled slightly, and then her breathing turned heavier.
Lynn froze mid-motion.
Is she about to go into heat?
His expression turned odd.
If he remembered correctly, weren't young nekomata at risk of serious health issues if they went into heat before fully maturing?
With that thought, he immediately stopped.
Koneko looked up at him, her golden eyes misty, staring blankly as if wondering why he had stopped.
Just as Lynn was trying to think of an excuse, Midori suddenly pushed in between them.
"Master!"
She burrowed into Lynn's chest, her eyes filled with unshed tears.
She felt abandoned.
There was no time for shameher master was about to be stolen away!
Lynn sighed and placed his hand on Midori's head, gently patting her as well.
"Mrrr"
The moment she felt his touch, Midori instantly cheered up, a silly grin spreading across her face.
Koneko froze, her expression going blank as she silently watched Midori. The strange feeling from earlier completely vanished.
Lynn let out a small sigh of relief.
Looks like she won't go into heat after all.
He honestly hadn't expected that just rubbing Koneko's ears would cause such a reaction.
Looks like he'd have to be more careful in the future.
As he watched Koneko and Midori silently competing for his affection, a thought crossed his mind.
Having two cats wasn't so bad after all.
I wonder if Rias would be willing to transfer her over?
Just as Koneko and Midori continued their silent battle over head pats, the apartment's doorbell suddenly rang.
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
At this time?
His familia members were all busy grinding experience in the Black Bullet world
"Can it be Natsuki-chan?"
—
"Master! I'll get it!"
Hearing the doorbell, Midori momentarily forgot about competing with Koneko. She wanted to be a good, responsible kitty!
She opened the door
Only to see a refined beauty wearing thin-framed glasses, exuding an air of intelligence.
Midori blinked in confusion. "You are?"
She had never seen this girl before.
Sona was also slightly surprised when she saw Midori.
"Sona Sitri," she introduced herself before asking, "Is Lynn home?"
"Master?"
Midori hesitated for a moment before stepping aside. "Please come in."
''Master, huh''
''Is she one of his peerage members?''
As Sona stepped into the living room, she was slightly nervous, her thighs unconsciously pressing together.
But
Her steps came to an abrupt halt when she saw Koneko sitting comfortably in Lynn's lap.
A flicker of shock flashed through her eyes.
''Why is Rias's peerage member here?''
''And why are they so close?!''
Her fists clenched slightly.
She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure.
A cold glint flickered in her eyes before quickly disappearing.
"Rias"
"You said you won't seduce my fianc?"
"Then what the hell is this?!"
"You're even using catgirl tactics on him!"
"Calm down, Sona! Stay calm."
At that moment, Lynn finally noticed Sona's presence.
"Oh? What a rare visitor."
Lynn had no ill feelings toward Sona.
After all, she had given him a house and some magic spells.
Of course, those gifts had technically been delivered through Rias
Ever since the broken engagement, this was only his second time seeing Sona.
He had assumed she would be avoiding him until the engagement was officially dissolved.
And yetHere she was.
Lynn had no idea what she was thinking.
But if she came looking for him, there could only be one reason.
"So, is the engagement finally dissolved?"
Sona visibly stiffened. "E-Engagement?"
She suddenly remembered that was still a thing.
"N-No, that's not it"
She looked a little awkward.
Lynn was silent for a moment before asking, "Then why are you here?"
Without a word, Sona pulled out a stack of scrolls, spell formations, and weapons before dumping them onto the floor.
Lynn's eye twitched.
Sona took a deep breath before explaining. "These are..."
"Holy-attribute spell: Penance Chain"
"Light-attribute spell: Radiant Engraving"
"The holy weapon: Nail of the Penitent"
"And a light-attribute weapon: Photon Collapse Hand Cannon"
Lynn was speechless.
What the hell is going on?
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So, Whos the Employer?
An awkward silence filled the air.
Lynn stared at the pile of magic scripts, weapons, and various items scattered across the floor, speechless.
Finally, after Sona had finished taking everything out, she spoke. "T-This is your compensation?"
Sona hesitated for a moment before explaining, "I heard from Rias that you've been looking for holy and light-attribute artifacts recently."
"Compensation?"
Lynn raised an eyebrow, recalling their previous conversation.
If the engagement was annulled, she promised him compensation.
"But we haven't actually broken off the engagement yet, have we?" Lynn asked, puzzled.
Sona stiffened slightly, stumbling over her words. "W-Well it's only a matter of time"
"Fine, whatever."
Lynn reluctantly accepted her reasoning.
It wasn't like he could refuse if she was dead set on giving him stuff.
"By the way..."
Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly. "Did you rob the Church or something?"
Hearing that, Sona regained her composure, pushing up her glasses as she calmly responded, "Just some insignificant pests."
