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Kanae was certain that once Shinobu witnessed Kikyo's power and Lynn's greatness for herself
Joining the Devil Cult would only be a matter of time.
Soon, they arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters.
The sight of their overwhelming devil army instantly caused a massive uproar.
"Stop! This area is off-limits!"
Rengoku Kyojuro stepped forward, his eyes widening in shock upon seeing Kikyo and her group.
Demons?
A demon army?
Damn it! The demons have even evolved?
They can walk in sunlight now?!
And worsethey had found their way to the Ubuyashiki Mansion!
Kyojuro's expression hardened as he braced himself for battle, fully prepared to lay down his life.
Seeing this, Kanae stepped forward. "Miss Kikyo, allow me to handle the negotiations."
"The Flower Hashira?"
Kyojuro's eyes narrowed.
"You're the one leading the demons here?"
After some time, at Ubuyashiki Mansion
Thanks to Kikyo's purification abilities, Ubuyashiki Kagaya was now completely free of his family's centuries-old curse.
With renewed vigor, he declared, "Amane, I leave the negotiations with the shrine priests to you!"
Ubuyashiki Amane: "...Huh?"
She turned to look at Kikyo's calm yet chilling expression and sighed helplessly. "Understood."
She had made the decision in advance.
The Ubuyashiki Clan had been cursed for a thousand years, and yet, this shrine maiden, Kikyo, had effortlessly dispelled it
So the Devil Cult was a sure thing.
Kikyo continued diligently spreading the word of Lynn in the Demon Slayer world
Shuchiin Academy
Inside the Supernatural Research Club
Ryougetsu Senhime anxiously poked at Lynn's arm as he leisurely flipped through Utaha's novel titled The Devil Lady and Her Loyal Servant.
"Lynn, could you return to the past for a bit?"
Lynn closed the book and looked down at her. "You've finally remembered your own people?"
Senhime gave an awkward chuckle.
"You're really not the most responsible royal, are you?"
She pouted. "But aside from being an Inu-Yokai, I'm also Lord Lynn's Familia now..."
"I was thinking of the familia...yeah."
"..."
"Good. You're aware of your priorities."
Lynn rewarded her with a head pat acting like he believed her.
"Hehe~~"
After a moment of thought, Lynn spoke. "Alright, let's go."
Coincidentally, Sumire Muroto had sent word that her research on using yokai to forge weapons had made progress, but...she needed insights about making such weapons.
The Inu Yokai (Dog Demon) clan... should still have a decent relationship with Totosai, right?
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Kagura, The Wind Sorceress
Kaede's Village
"Lord Lynn!"
Higurashi Kagome beamed as she ran up to him.
Seeing her fully dressed in a shrine maiden's red and white robes, completely assimilated into this era, Lynn couldn't help but comment, "You... haven't been going to school at Shuchiin lately, have you?"
Kagome's cheerful expression froze.
"Oh no, I'm so dead!"
She squatted down, clutching her head in despair. "Mom's definitely going to scold me when I go back!!"
"Well, since it's come to this, I might as well not go back for now!"
Kagome perked up with renewed determination.
School?
Screw school!
Leveling up is more important!
Lynn chuckled at her antics.
Then his gaze wandered over her.
"By the way..."
"You're starting to look more and more like Kikyo in that outfit."
"Eh? Why does everyone keep saying that?"
Lynn squinted his eyes. "Once Kikyo returns, I'll update both of your blessings together."
Senhime: "???"
"Are you really just talking about updating blessings?"
Lynn shrugged.
Last time, he had updated three shrine maidens at once, which had been quite the experience.
He couldn't just ignore this opportunity, could he?
Kagome's cheeks turned slightly red, clearly understanding his implication.
"I-I got it..."
She stammered before dashing away.
She didn't refuse, though...
Lynn smirked as he watched Kagome's flustered retreat. Then, he felt a tug on his clothes.
Looking down, he saw a small black-haired girl gazing up at him.
"Brother-in-law, when is Sister coming back?"
"Kaede, huh..."
Lynn patted her head, recalling Kikyo's latest report in the group chat.
The Devil Cult had secured a location.
Now, it was just a matter of gathering suitable Familia members and expanding their influence.
They had been doing well, especially Saeko.
She had beaten every Hashira and, as a bonus, learned all the breathing techniques. Now, she was in the process of mastering them.
Lynn opened his status panel and checked the Demon Slayer world's invasion progress.
36.94%?
He raised an eyebrow. Seems like the Demon Slayer Corps held quite a large portion of the world's power.
"It should be soon."
Lynn answered.
"Has anything unusual happened in Kaede's Village lately?"
Kaede shook her head. "Lady Midoriko and Sister's barriers are strong. Nothing has happened."
Lynn took a walk around the village with Kaede, observing the ongoing construction.
A shrine was being renovated.
Before heading to the Demon Slayer world, Kikyo had already begun setting up a base for preaching in this era.
"Such a dedicated shrine maiden..."
Lynn sighed with admiration.
He'd have to reward her properly when she returned!
Now then...Time to take the little puppy back to the Western Land.
Western Land
Ever since Ryougetsu Senhime's disappearance and the death of the Leopard Cat Tribe's chief, both the Dog Demons and Leopard Cats had plunged into chaos.
"Damn it!"
Toran, one of the Leopard Cat's Four Kings, snarled in frustration.
Just one Sesshomaru had managed to hold all of them back!
She furiously hurled an ice spear at him, only for Sesshomaru to deflect it with ease.
"Sesshomaru, you won't last much longer!"
"The Dog Demons are doomed to be trampled by us Leopard Cats!"
As her words fell, a fireball shot toward Sesshomaru from behind!
He sidestepped effortlessly, parrying their combined attacks with ease.
Compared to the pressure that man had put on him, this was nothing.
Sesshomaru's grip tightened around his new blade.
A fair-skinned woman with black hair and crimson eyes lurked in the shadows, observing the battle between the Dog Demons and Leopard Cats.
She had rushed here upon hearing that the one Naraku feared had appeared in the Western Land.
"That white-haired dog looks pretty strong too..."
Kagura the Wind Sorceress murmured. "But..."
"I wonder if he can kill Naraku."
Kagura's thoughts then drifted to Lynn.
If it were him, surely he could do it?
After all Ever since he showed up, Naraku had completely stopped making moves around the Shikon Jewel.
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On the battlefield...
Just as Sesshomaru and the Four Kings were locked in combat
Suddenly!
A blinding white light illuminated the center of the battlefield!
The next second, Lynn appeared.
Sesshomaru and the Four Kings froze, their faces stiffening.
"I-It's him...!!!"
Toran screamed internally, but... she dared not show any emotion on her face.
Having seen Lynn's power firsthand, she knew just how terrifying he was.
Revenge?
She couldn't even muster the will for it.
Toran gritted her teeth, ashamed of her own weakness.
But... the survival of her people was more important.
A heavy silence fell over the battlefield.
Even the other Dog and Leopard Demons were too afraid to make a sound.
Lynn took in the familiar scene and greeted Sesshomaru casually.
Sesshomaru flinched.
Meanwhile, Kagura, sensing the change, turned her gaze toward the battlefield
And saw him standing in the sky, black-haired and red-eyed.
Her eyes widened.
It was the same man from Kanna's mirror!
The moment he appeared, the entire Western Land's war stopped.
Even that terrifyingly strong white-haired dog was trembling?
Kagura clicked her tongue in amazement.
Then, her eyes met Lynn's, who suddenly grinned at her.
Kagura froze.
Shit! I've been spotted?!
She instinctively reached for her feather, ready to flee
But a large hand grabbed her by the neck before she could.
Lynn studied her with amusement.
"Naraku sent you?"
Hearing that name, Kagura's eyes gleamed.
He knows Naraku!
She quickly nodded.
Well technically, she came on her own, but... blaming Naraku wouldn't hurt.
"Oh"
"That clown actually has the guts to act now?"
Yep! That's it!
Not taking Naraku seriously at all! It's him.
Kagura's eyes sparkled as she stared at Lynn, as if engraving his image into her mind.
She had even forgotten that her heart still rested in Naraku's hands.
Seeing her barely restrained excitement, Lynn smirked.
This woman really can't hide anything.
"You want me to kill Naraku?"
Kagura stiffened.
Shit! He saw right through me?!
"N-No?!"
She tried to deny it, but
Lynn's gaze darkened, sending a chill down her spine.
Kagura instantly caved, dropping to her knees with a trembling voice.
"I-I'm sorry, my lord...!"
"I shouldn't have had such reckless thoughts!"
Lynn smirked. "If a simple 'sorry' could make things right, we wouldn't need the police, would we?"
Police?
Kagura blinked in confusion.
Lynn was just throwing out an excuse.
A willing Familia member, delivered right to his doorstephow could he refuse?
"As punishment"
"You belong to me from now on."
Kagura: "!!!"
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Wind Devil
Western Lands
The war between the Dog Yokai Clan and the Leopard Cat Clan had once again come to a standstill due to Lynn's arrival.
This time, the outcome was going to be different.
Senhime had made up her mind
She was going to purge the entire Western Lands!
From now on, there would only be one voice in the Westhers and Lynn's!
Dog Yokai Territory — Royal Palace
Lynn sat on the throne, his fingers gently stroking the silky white fur of Senhime.
Kagura knelt at his feet, biting her lip.
"I'm sorry, Lord Lynn"
Kagura's face was tinged with bitterness. "My heart is under Naraku's control. If I betray him, I fear"
Just thinking about the near-death torture she had suffered before sent a shiver down her spine, her crimson eyes flashing with fear.
ButIf this man were to intervene
Kagura hesitated before looking up, hope flickering in her red eyes.
YetLynn's expression remained calm. He made no promises.
Kagura's heart sank.
Why would a powerful figure like him bother making an effort for someone like her?
Despair crept into her eyes
Then suddenly, Lynn twirled a Devil's Piece between his fingers and casually remarked:
"Your heart, huh?"
"What if I just give you a new one?"
Kagura: "?"
She lifted her head, confusion clear in her gaze.
Lynn smirked. "Well? Do you want it?"
Kagura's breath hitched.
Give her a new heart? Was that even possible?
She had her doubts, but
She also wanted to try!
Even the slimmest chanceshe had to grasp it tightly!
Kagura longed to break free from the cage called Naraku!
Lowering her head, she spoke with firm resolve. "Please, Lord Lynn, grant me a new heart!"
Lynn's smirk widened. "Then"
"Strip."
Kagura hesitated for a brief moment, then bit her lip and slowly removed her kimono.
There wasn't the slightest hesitation in her movements.
Exposing the location of her heart for the ritualit was a logical step.
That's what she told herself.
Then, Lynn pressed the Devil Piece against her chest.
"Mm"
Kagura's breathing became heavier. The cold sensation against her skin sent a tremor through her body, causing ripples to spread within her.
As the process of turning into a Devil progressed, the emptiness in her chest gradually filled
Thump. Thump.
Kagura froze.
That wasA heartbeat!!
At the same time, a crisp sound echoed in her mind, like a chain snapping apart!
The connection between her and the heart Naraku controlled
It was broken!
Tears spilled down her cheeks before she even realized it.
She was finally freefree as the wind!
At that moment
Blessing information began to spread from her chest.
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[Kagura]
Rank: Mid-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Dance of the Dragon ], [Dance of the Dead] & [Wind Devil]
[Dance of the Dragon]
Summons raging tornadoes capable of throwing enemies into chaotic storms while worsening their injuries.
[Dance of the Dead]
Controls corpses as puppets.
[Wind Devil]
Wind's Blessing: When in open spaces, all stats increase by 30%. Can detect movement within a 1km radius. When attacked by wind-based magic, automatically generates a counter wind vortex to neutralize damage.
Wings of Freedom: Burns life force to temporarily exceed limits, doubling flight speed. Grants absolute resistance to binding-type skills.
Devil Transformation: Winds of Fate.
Another special Devil had delivered themselves to him. Lynn was in a great mood.
He then imprinted Kagura's Blessing information onto a document.
Kagura's eyes filled with confusion. "This is?"
"Your Blessing."
Lynn explained briefly, and Kagura immediately clutched her Blessing information tightly, her heart pounding faster.
Not only had Lynn-sama given her a new life
He had given her a path to power beyond her limits!
Kagura's slender fingers brushed over her chest.
She could feel itHer new heart was now whole.
Tear-streaked but smiling, she didn't even bother putting her kimono back on. Instead, she threw herself onto Lynn, sobbing in joy.
"Lynn-sama"
"Lynn-SAMA"
She kept whispering his name as if engraving it into the depths of her soul.
Lying on Lynn's lap, Senhime shot an annoyed glance at the naked woman.
ThenShe blinked.
Something hard was pressing against her belly.
Her pure white fur instantly turned pink. She jumped away in a flash.
Kagura, startled by the sudden movement, turned her head
And the next moment, her face flushed at what she saw.
"I-I'm sorry"
Kagura stammered, her face burning. "It it was my fault for getting carried away"
"I-I'll take responsibility!!"
Her eyes shone with determination, as if she had made some grand decision.
