Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Position Skill: Magic Resistance (Enhances resistance against magical attacks.)
Unique Skills: [Soul-Devouring Battle Priestess] & [Four-Soul Devil]
[Soul-Devouring Battle Priestess]
Weapon Manifestation: Can manipulate souls to rapidly form weapons.
[Four-Soul Devil]
Aramitama: Symbolizes courage, conflict, and power.
Nigimitama: Symbolizes harmony, mediation, and compassion.
Sakimitama: Symbolizes wisdom, logic, and creativity.
Kushimitama: Symbolizes happiness, love, and vitality.
All base stats receive a significant boost.
Devil Transformation (Four-Soul Mode).
Lynn's eyes widened in surprise upon seeing her status.
"An Ultimate-Class Devil?!"
Midoriko's starting rank was this high?
However, considering how she had fought against that powerful collective yokai consciousness within the Shikon Jewel for so long, it made sense.
Then there was the concept of positions.
It seemed the Devil's Pieces had undergone some changes.
Lynn stroked his chin thoughtfully. "So, if someone reincarnates as an Ultimate-Class Devil, they automatically gain a position?"
And not just thata unique skill as well.
Magic Resistance wasn't much, but it was still something.
Then there was Soul-Devouring Battle Priestess, clearly linked to Midoriko's ability to manipulate souls.
And as for 'Four-Soul Devil'
As he read the description, Lynn's heart pounded.
"Four-Soul Devil"
He murmured the title, feeling a strange sense of excitement.
The description of [Four-Soul Devil] was vague, barely giving any concrete details about its actual effects.
The more mysterious a skill like this was, the more potential it likely had hidden within it.
Lynn focused his mind and decided to test out the power of [Aramitama].
Boom!
A sudden surge of power exploded within him!
It felt as if something inside him had erupted like a detonated core!
The sheer force was overwhelming, almost giving him the illusion that he could crush mountains with a mere thought.
Lynn exhaled deeply and temporarily deactivated [Aramitama].
"So, [Aramitama] is a strength amplifier"
But that couldn't be all.
The nature of battle, the essence of struggleit felt like it was enhancing his combat instincts as well.
Next, he activated [Nigimitama].
Closing his eyes, he carefully examined its effects.
So far, he didn't feel anything particularly related to affinity or compassion.
But balance?
Curious, Lynn decided to test something. He called upon his [Fallen Angel Devil] abilities, bringing forth both his light and dark energy.
And thenFor the first time, the two opposing forces began merging together.
Although the process was slow and unstable, it was happening.
Lynn stopped and pondered for a moment.
If [Nigimitama] could harmonize different powers, then this ability might be extremely valuable in the future.
Moving on, he activated [Sakimitama].
The moment it activated, his mind became incredibly clear.
Wisdomhis thoughts flowed like never before!
Instantly, he realized how to use previously useless skills in ways he never considered before.
After a brief test, Lynn deactivated [Sakimitama].
That hyper-intelligent state vanished, leaving him with a sense of loss.
For a moment, he felt dumber.
Shaking off the strange sensation, Lynn proceeded to test [Kushimitama].
This time, he felt a massive increase in his life force, but nothing else seemed to change.
"Huh?"
Just as he was contemplating the effects, Kagome finally mustered the courage to step into the hot spring.
Trying to be sneaky, she attempted to slip in unnoticed.
However, the moment her foot touched the water, she lost her balance and fell forwardright into Lynn's arms.
Reflexively, Lynn caught her.
Kagome bit her lip, her body trembling slightly as heat rushed to her face.
Lynn glanced at his skill description.
[Kushimitama] (Symbolizes Happiness, Love, and Vitality).
Lynn lightly kneaded Kagome's soft skin, concluding that it likely meant "luck" more than anything else.
Having tested all aspects of [Four-Soul Devil], he copied the status information onto paper.
Don't ask where he got paper in a hot spring. Magic. The answer is always magic.
He handed the status sheet to Midoriko, who looked at it in a daze.
"So that's what he really meant"
She murmured to herself, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Lynn turned his attention to Kagome.
"Alright, your turn."
Kagome hesitated for a moment before timidly nodding. Blushing deeply, she turned her back to him.
Even with the refraction of water, her silhouette remained stunningly clear.
Lynn pressed a [Devil's Piece] against her smooth back.
A moment later, she felt the same sensation Midoriko had experienced.
[Notification: You have acquired Familia member 'Higurashi Kagome'!]
[Notification: Your Familia member 'Kagome Higurashi' has reincarnated as a Special-Type Devil]
—
[Higurashi Kagome]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Purification Power] & [Connecting Devil]
[Purification Power]
Spiritual Energy
Special attack against evil beings
[Connecting Devil]
Key to Connecting Pathways (Currently Linked: 'Modern Era 500 Years Ago')
Devil Transformation (Gateway Mode)
—
Kagome's stats weren't particularly outstanding, but [Connecting Devil] was extremely useful.
At the very least, he wouldn't have to rely on the Bone-Eater's Well to travel through time anymore.
In this world, there were plenty of places even teleportation magic couldn't reach.
For example the Underworld.
If he wanted, he could have Kagome establish a connection, allowing direct access whenever needed.
"Not bad. That's a really useful ability."
Lynn gave her an encouraging pat on the back.
Kagome felt an intense heat spreading through her, staying silent as she accepted the blessing system information.
Still
She really was a devil now.
Before, she thought it was just some weird joke.
So that means Yukino, Miko and the others must be devils too?
Now she finally understood why Shuchiin Academy's Supernatural Research Club was full of girls.
It was a complete harem!
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P.S.: That was six chapters, so it's only fair that everyone drops six stones, right?
A Trip to the Underworld?
(A little info: The four mitama each represent a different aspect of the soul. 'Mitama' means 'soul' in Japanese, so each form's name reflects its naturee.g., Nigi-mitama means 'gentle soul.')
(These four mitama appear in many anime, so I left them in Japanese. I only watch anime with subtitles, so this clarification is for those who may find the names unfamiliar. I'll also add the skill effects whenever a form is used, so you don't need to worry about that.)
That's it. Enjoy reading the story now.
...
Finally, it was Kikyo's turn for the reincarnation ritual.
Lynn pressed the Devil's Piece into her.
With a hum, a soft glow spread across her bare back as her blessing took form.
—
[Kikyo]
Rank: High-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Purification Power], [Combat Priestess], [Cleansing Sorrow] & [Purifying Devil]
[Purification Power]
Spiritual Energy
Special attack against evil beings
[Combat Priestess]
Increased Agility Growth Rate
Increased Magic Growth Rate
[Cleansing Sorrow]
Purification Spiritual Energy
Special Attack Against All Evil Beings
Immunity to Curse-Type Negative Effects
[Purifying Devil]
Untainted Soul
Special Attack Against Dark Attributes
Special Attack Against Corruption
Devil Transformation
—
Seeing Kikyo's skill set, Lynn was at a loss for words.
She was supposed to be a devil, yet nearly all her abilities were anti-devil?
A bunch of exorcist-style powers stacked on top of each other
Oh, right. He was her master.
That made it fine. Right?
Lynn copied her blessing onto parchment and handed it to her.
Then, he fell into deep thought: "When I'll get kicked out of the devil race?"
Kikyo stared at her status, her eyes distant and unreadable.
Was this truly a divine blessing? A gift from the gods?
As everyone examined their newfound abilities, Lynn took the time to give a quick rundown of their Familia's current situationthings like otherworldly talents, different dimensions, and so on.
"Other worlds?!" Kagome gasped, her face full of disbelief.
Today had been a series of endless shocks.
First, she was attacked by demons. Then, she was saved by the supernatural research club. Then, she traveled through time with Lynn, only to somehow end up as his harem member? And now, she was a devil?
Her brain was struggling to process all of it.
And now she was being told that they had access to another world where Familia members could level up?
"You mean we can actually go to another world and have adventures?" she asked.
"Of course," Lynn nodded.
The Familia's main purpose was to grow stronger and feed that strength back to him.
He turned his gaze to Kikyo and Midoriko.
The worlds currently available to his Familia had already lost their value for High-Class and Ultimate-Class Devils.
Lynn sighed. This was becoming a bit of a problem.
"Well, first things first"
He looked at Kagome. "Are you ready for the descent of a god?"
Kagome stammered, "W-Wait, isn't it supposed to be a purification ritual?"
"Godly descent is part of the purification ritual."
"Ugh"
Kikyo and Midoriko visibly tensed, their bodies stiffening in response.
Seeing their reactions, Lynn added, "Kagome's still inexperienced as a priestess. You two should take more responsibility."
The Next Morning.
Lynn exhaled in satisfaction.
After being served by the three priestesses, he felt incredibly refreshed, his mind clearer than ever.
Midoriko absentmindedly reached out with her delicate fingers and absorbed Lynn's white sperm once more.
The next second, her exhausted body suddenly regained its vigor.
Feeling the miraculous effect, she murmured, "This truly is the power of a god"
Yep! Lynn used his [Milk Mode].
With a splash, Lynn rose from the hot spring.
Midoriko and Kikyo snapped out of their daze and hurried over.
"Lord Lynn, allow me to dress you."
Only Kagome remained asleep, snoring softly with a trail of drool at the corner of her lips.
Once he was dressed, Lynn patted Kikyo's shoulder.
"Take me on a tour of the village."
"Ok"
Kaede's Village.
The sun was shining brightly.
In the rice fields, villagers worked hard, as if last night's demon attack had never happened.
"The people here are used to this sort of thing," Kikyo said, her voice tinged with melancholy.
Ever since she became the guardian of the Jewel, Kaede's Village had lost its peace.
But now
She glanced at Lynn, a rare warmth flashing in her cold eyes.
Her god had answered her prayers.
"Lady Kikyo!"
As they walked through the village, the people greeted Kikyo with a mix of warmth and respect.
She responded with a composed nod, always maintaining a step behind Lynn, subtly marking his higher status.
The villagers noticed.
They cast curious and cautious glances at Lynn, then quickly looked away, bowing respectfully.
For Lady Kikyo to show such deference, this man must be someone truly important.
Not to mention
The miracles he had performed the previous night were still fresh in their minds.
As they walked, Kikyo quietly filled Lynn in on this era's details.
Then
A strange, high-pitched buzzing noise reached their ears.
Lynn and Kikyo turned toward the sound.
A massive insect, resembling a wasp but with blood-red compound eyes and powerful pincer-like mandibles, lurked within the foliage, watching them.
Upon realizing it had been spotted, the creature flapped its wings and attempted to flee.
Lynn narrowed his eyes, studying its appearance closely.
"Kikyo."
"Yes?"
"Do you know of Naraku?"
"Or rather... Onigumo?"
Hearing this, Kikyo frowned, pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "I'm sorry, Lord Lynn, but I've never heard of him."
Lynn paused.
So, this world had undergone quite a few changes. Even Kikyo hadn't encountered Onigumo, but...
It didn't matter.
Naraku still emerged in the end.
The mastermind behind yesterday's attack on Kaede's Village was likely that demon. He must have set his sights on the Shikon Jewel.
Lynn speculated, though he wasn't particularly concerned about Naraku.
At best, the guy was just an upgraded cockroach.
Lynn rubbed his chin.
Maybe?
Kagura and Kanna should make for excellent additions to the Familia as well.
He'd have to find an opportunity to bring them in.
That said, finding Naraku was going to be a hassle.
After explaining Naraku's situation to Kikyo, she nodded in understanding. "So that's how it is..."
"No wonder the demons yesterday acted as if they were following a plan. Someone was pulling the strings from behind the scenes."
A cold glint flashed in Kikyo's dark eyes.
The two continued chatting for a while.
Lynn began to think about how best to utilize this era.
Since he was already here, it would be a waste not to take advantage of it...
He should inform Saeko and the others first.
Feudal Japan was overflowing with powerful demons, including high-level and even great demons.
For someone like Saeko, who had reached a bottleneck in her progress, this was the perfect hunting ground!
—
Elsewhere.
In a damp, dark cave, Naraku sat shrouded in shadows, his expression shifting between anger and unease.
"The informant at Kaede's Village... was eliminated..."
Thinking back to the scene from the previous night, Naraku couldn't help but shudder.
That man...
With a single breath, he had engulfed the night sky in flames. In mere seconds, the demons had been reduced to ashes.
Since the day he was born, Naraku had never witnessed such a terrifying existence.
Absolutely not.
He must never provoke that man.
"I'll remain dormant for now..."
