Ah
She completely ignored the supernatural part.
So they were just seen as chuunibyou after all.
"If that's the case, then I'll just report him."
"Wait!"
"No!"
Yukino and Yui panicked and immediately stopped her.
Yumiko frowned. "You guys you're not being threatened by this club, are you?"
"It's none of your business," Yukino said with a slight scowl.
She didn't want any outside interference messing up her dynamic with Lynn.
"Please, just let it go." Yui pressed her hands together, pleading.
Yumiko clicked her tongue, clearly annoyed, but she secretly made a mental note.
Supernatural Research Club, huh
Meanwhile, at the Fallen Angel headquarters
News from Kuoh Town had arrived.
"A branch got wiped out?"
Azazel rubbed his messy hair, sounding a little annoyed.
Hah wasting his precious Sacred Gear research time for something like this?
"Just send someone to clean up the mess."
"Yes, sir!"
The subordinate turned to leave, but Azazel suddenly stopped him.
"Wait."
He opened his eyes and scanned the report carefully. One particular name stood out.
Sitri was involved?
Of course, it wasn't the Sitri Clan he was concerned aboutit was Serafall.
"Hmm...."
"Never mind, just clean up the mess."
"Understood."
Elsewhere, a certain Fallen Angel officer who heard the report had a dangerous glint in his eyes.
"A branch destroyed"
"Now that's big news"
"Big enough to start a Three Faction War."
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Ice Devil
The next day
In the afternoon, outside the door of the Supernatural Research Club.
Yukinoshita Yukino was once again standing here.
Worried that yesterday's situation might repeat itself, she had rushed over as soon as classes ended.
This time, she wasn't alone.
Yuigahama Yui was with her.
That's right.
After their talk yesterday, the two had come to a mutual understanding.
Yui didn't believe her current problem was Yukino's fault. After all, she had been the one to insist on coming along in the first place to watch the ghost, so she couldn't blame anyone else.
This was something she had to deal with herself.
She couldn't just rely on Yukino every time she was in trouble, right?
Not only would that be a burden to Yukino, but what if she wasn't there in time?
Even if this really was a 'Harem Club'
Yui's cheeks flushed red.
If she stepped through this door would she would she really become one of Lynn's girls!?
Just the thought made her feel like her whole body was burning up.
But stillAt the end of the day, all of this was just speculation between her and Yukino.
To find out the truth, they had to see it for themselves.
The only thing they were certain of was that every member of the Supernatural Research Club possessed supernatural abilities!
And that was enough!
"Let's go, Yui."
Yukino's voice broke the silence.
Compared to yesterday, she seemed much more composed.
After all, she had already mentally prepared herself for this.
Following their encounter with 'that thing' yesterday, her thoughts had become even clearer.
The complicated emotions she had been struggling with had completely vanished.
Now, the only thing making her anxious was whether Lynn would allow her to join or not.
Beside her, Yui nodded firmly.
Her hands clenched into fists, a clear sign of her nerves.
Yukino took a deep breath, steeled her resolve, and grasped the door handle.
Then, without hesitation, she pushed it open!
The sight that greeted them was a room bathed in soft light, curtains swaying gently from the breeze through an open window.
Seated at the head of the table was Lynn, calmly sipping tea.
By his side, Shiina Mahiru was elegantly pouring him another cup.
For a brief moment, Yukino was struck by the contrast.
An angel and a devil
She quickly shook her head, pushing the thought away.
Lynn glanced up, his crimson eyes locking onto Yukino and Yui.
"Oh? What a surprise."
He was mildly intriguedafter all, it had been quite some time since Yukino last stepped foot into the club.
Taking a slow sip of tea, he observed them in silence.
Mahiru smiled gently. "Are you two here with another request?"
"A request"
Yukino murmured, before shaking her head slightly. "I suppose you could say that."
The next moment, she bowed deeply.
"Please allow us to join the Supernatural Research Club!"
Beside her, Yui hurriedly followed suit, her hands clasped together in silent pleading, heart pounding in her chest.
Lynn paused, amusement flickering in his gaze as he looked at Yukino.
"That's unexpected. This doesn't really seem like something you'd do."
Yukino stiffened at his words, recalling her very first visit to this club.
"This is the Supernatural Research Club?"
"Heh? For a moment, I thought I had walked into some kind of Harem Club."
Ah
She had really been bold back then.
How naive.
"I was ignorant at the time," she admitted, her voice quiet but steady.
Once she had broken past her mental barriers, saying it aloud wasn't so difficult after all.
Because the truth was She had already made up her mind to step into this supernatural world.
Lynn raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
This is the same Yukinoshita Yukino?
Sensing his strange gaze, Yukino pursed her lips and quickly looked away.
To be honest, even though she had resolved herself, a woman's pride still made her feel a deep sense of embarrassment.
But she forced herself to suppress it with sheer logic and determination.
Taking another deep breath, she reaffirmed her request.
"President Lynn, please allow us to join the Supernatural Research Club!"
Her voice trembled slightly, betraying her nerves.
She was afraid.
Afraid of rejection.
After all, compared to Lynn's existing followers, what did she really have to offer?
The room fell into silence.
Lynn said nothing, simply looking at the warm tea in his cup.
Yukino held her breath, her forehead lightly glistening with sweat.
Yui's hands were practically drenched, her nerves at an all-time high.
She never wanted to go back to the constant fear of being surrounded by supernatural threats!
The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Lynn spoke.
"Mahiru, get them the club registration forms."
"Understood, Lynn-san."
Mahiru smiled warmly as she handed over two neatly prepared forms.
Yukino accepted the paper with trembling hands, unconsciously releasing a breath she hadn't realized she was holding.
Even so, her fingers still quivered slightly.
"Here, Yui."
Her voice sounded a little shaky.
For a few moments, only the sound of pens scratching against paper filled the room.
Then, Lynn spoke again.
"Are you both certain about this?"
The two girls paused, exchanging a look.
What they saw in each other's eyes was unwavering determination.
They had had enough of living in fear.
"Absolutely!" x2
Their voices were firm and resolute.
Lynn's eyes gleamed with amusement as he leaned forward slightly. "Do you two know what it truly means to join the Supernatural Research Club?"
Both Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui shuddered at his words.
"D-Does it mean... joining the harem?" Yukino's voice trembled as she spoke.
Lynn smirked. "...Well, you're not wrong."
Strangely, instead of feeling more nervous, Yukino let out a small breath of relief upon confirming her suspicions.
Lynn's lips curled into a faint smile. In terms of power, Yukino and Yui would be barely at the level of low-class Devils. Under normal circumstances, accepting them into his Familia wouldn't be much of an upgrade for him.
But what ifjust what ifthey turned out to be special Devils upon reincarnation?
Every special Devil was an invaluable asset to his Familia.
As soon as they finished filling out their club application forms, just as they were about to relax, Lynn spoke again.
"Now then, let's begin the real ceremony."
"Wait, what?!"
"What ceremony?"
Both girls stared at him in confusion.
Lynn rested his chin on his hand, his crimson eyes gleaming with mischief. "Take off your clothes."
"T-Take off our clothes?!"
Yui's face turned beet red, and she let out an involuntary yelp.
Was this... Was this really happening?!
Right now? Here?!
Yukino bit her lip, but her hands didn't hesitate.
She had already come to terms with this yesterday.
She had something she wantedand if she had to obey to get it, then she would do so without question!
She had already made up her mind. The only thing that caught her off guard was how fast this was happening.
Without much hesitation, Yukino slipped out of her uniform, revealing her slender figure.
Her breathing grew erratic, her body felt unnaturally warm, and her ears burned.
Yui, still shocked at how decisive Yukino was, hesitated for a moment before shakily following suit.
As soon as their backs were exposed, Lynn nodded. "That's enough."
Hearing that, both girls sighed in relief, quickly dropping their hands from their skirts and instinctively crossing their arms in front of themselves.
Yukino, however, couldn't help but wonder.
Just the upper body? Why?
Was this some kind of test of obedience?
Countless questions swirled in her mind.
Then, right before her eyes, two pieces materialized in Lynn's hand.
Her eyes widened.
Supernatural poweragain.
Just seeing it reassured her that everything she had done so far was worth it.
Next Lynn gave them a brief explanation.
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"Devil's Piece..."
Yukino and Yui listened in stunned silence before finally processing it.
So... Lynn was a Devil?
At this point, they weren't even shocked. Instead, they accepted it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Becoming Devils? So what?
As long as they could gain strength and change their current circumstances, nothing else mattered.
Nothing at all!
With newfound determination, Yukino and Yui turned around, exposing their bare backs to Lynn.
Lynn pressed the Devil Pieces onto their back.
In that instant
A surge of power coursed through their bodies.
At the same time, a mechanical voice rang in Lynn's mind.
[ Ding! You have acquired new Familia members: "Yukinoshita Yukino" and "Yuigahama Yui"! ]
[ Ding! Your Familia members have reincarnated as special Devils... ]
Magical inscriptions formed on their backs, revealing their newfound statuses:
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[ Yuigahama Yui ]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Harmonizer] (When multiple teammates are present, a "Bond Barrier" is automatically generated based on their level of trust.)
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[ Yukinoshita Yukino ]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Cold Wall of Reason] & [Ice Devil]
[Cold Wall of Reason]
Temporarily increases all stats by 30%.
Doubles the purity of magic power.
Nullifies enemy "Deception" and "Disguise" abilities.
Converts 50% of incoming damage into magic consumption.
[Ice Devil]
Grants mastery over ice magic.
Snow Rose: The more injuries sustained, the stronger the defense.
Devilish Transformation: Awakens the "Frozen Mirror" Domain.
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PS: I'll try to post more today, so how about giving me your stones for fair trade? Hehe~
Satan-Class
Inside the Supernatural Research Club.
Lynn carefully examined the blessing information that had appeared on the backs of Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui.
As expected, they had been reincarnated as Low-Class Devils.
His gaze shifted to Yukino's blessing details.
Finally, another Special Devil.
Lynn raised his hand, a faint frost forming at his fingertips, rotating gently.
A new offensive technique.
Not bad.
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Lynn then copied their blessing details and handed them over.
After Yukino and Yui finished getting dressed, they looked at the blessing information with some confusion. Seeing this, Lynn had Shiina Mahiru explain it to them.
A moment later
Realization dawned on them.
So, reincarnating as a Devil was just the first step into the supernatural. Becoming part of Lynn's Familia was only the beginning!
Blessings leveling up and awakening new abilities!
Yui felt a rush of excitement.
She had finally obtained supernatural powers!
Haunted by Curses? Not anymore!
Even Yukino, who was usually calm and collected, couldn't suppress her emotions.
She had made the right choice!
Joining the Supernatural Research Club and becoming part of Lynn's FamiliaIt was the best decision she had ever made!
Yukino let out a small sigh, a rare trace of warmth in her voice.
She had finally taken a step in the right direction.
"Thank you, President."
Without hesitation, Yukino lowered her head in gratitude, expressing her deepest appreciation to Lynn.
Seeing this, Yui quickly followed suit, mimicking Yukino's gesture as she thanked Lynn as well.
After that, the two couldn't resist the urge to test out their newfound abilities.
"Wow, Yukino! You actually turned into an Ice Devil!"
Yui watched in awe as Yukino waved her hand, causing delicate snowflakes to dance in the air. Her eyes filled with admiration.
Compared to that, all she had was a single abilityHarmonizer.
Its only function was to create a Bond Barrier based on the level of trust between team members.
Yui let out a sigh, feeling a little disappointed.
Seeing her reaction, Yukino withdrew her icy display, opening her mouth as if to say somethingbut ultimately, she remained silent, unsure how to comfort her.
Lynn had said that reincarnating as a Special Devil was based on probability. Yukino had simply been lucky.
Still, Yui only stayed dejected for a brief moment before quickly perking up again.
Even if she hadn't become a Special Devil, just being a Devil was more than enough!
She clenched her fists and reignited her fighting spirit.
Seeing this, Yukino subtly relaxed.
She didn't want Yui to feel burdened or unbalanced over something like this.
Once they had settled their emotions, Lynn spoke up, "Right now, the Familia has two world dungeons for grinding experience. You two should try them out."
