Basic Knowledge of the Underworld.docx
"The Underworld?"
Miko instinctively exclaimed when she saw the words on the document.
Utaha, on the other hand, remained much calmer.
After all, she had learned a bit about it from Rias before.
But that was the extent of her knowledge.
She only knew that the Underworld was the stronghold of devils.
As for the details, she was still unfamiliar.
Lynn explained, "Rias sent this to me. She said it was created to help reincarnated devils quickly understand basic knowledge about devils."
"If you're interested, take a look. Just treat it as casual reading."
Casual reading?
Miko and Utaha were immediately interested.
For Utaha, learning about devils could also serve as material for her writing.
As for Miko, she was simply curious.
It was ridiculous that she had already become a devil but still knew next to nothing about devils!
Both of them took their seats and began reading the document.
Devil weaknesses, other supernatural races, Evil Pieces, Rating Games, the current Four Great Maou…
"Sirzechs Gremory?"
Utaha paused when she saw the name.
"Gremory…"
The same surname as Rias. Could it be…?
"Yes, one of the current Maou. He's Rias's older brother," Lynn confirmed.
"Hiss!"
Utaha's eyes widened in shock.
"I never expected that such an approachable young lady had this kind of background?"
Rias…
Miko glanced between Lynn and Utaha.
So she was a friend of Master Lynn and Utaha?
"The Maou, huh…"
Utaha sighed slightly but didn't dwell on it too much.
Such a powerful figure felt too distant from her world.
After all, what did the Maou even do?
She was just a Low-Class Devil—
…which she confirmed after reading the devil ranking system in the document.
Seeing her place at the bottom of the hierarchy, she suddenly felt very complicated.
"Reincarnated devils and Evil Pieces… so this is how they came to be…"
Utaha sighed.
"Devils are devils, yet there's still a population shortage?"
But then—
"Evil Pieces have classes?"
Utaha frowned.
Thinking back, she didn't recall feeling any class bonuses when she was reincarnated by Lynn.
"You don't need to worry about that," Lynn said.
"You should have seen the creator of the Evil Pieces in the document."
Utaha nodded.
"Ajuka Beelzebub, one of the Four Great Maou."
"That's right."
Lynn continued, "But the Evil Pieces I use for my Peerage… I created them."
He raised his hand.
A faint glow flickered between his thumb and index finger.
In an instant, a brand new Evil Piece materialized out of thin air.
Utaha's eyes widened in shock.
Her lips parted slightly as she murmured, "No wonder…"
Ever since she read about Evil Pieces in the document, she had been curious.
According to the document, devils reincarnated using Ajuka Beelzebub's Evil Pieces gained class bonuses.
But none of them became special devils with unique awakened abilities like herself or Miko.
Before yesterday, she had assumed she was special.
But when Miko joined the Peerage and received grace, Utaha started having doubts.
Was she really special?
Before reincarnation, she was just a regular human.
Miko, on the other hand, had Yin-Yang Eyes, an ability that made her stand out.
But today—
She finally understood.
It wasn't her that was special.
It was Lynn—their Master.
"The grace system was also created by Master, wasn't it?"
Utaha asked.
"You could say that."
"Master, you're incredible. You did something even the Maou couldn't."
Utaha gazed at Lynn, admiration flickering in her eyes.
Yes—
Something that even the Maou couldn't do.
If she dared to think even bolder.
Lynn wasn't just above the Maou.
There was no one else in this world who could compare to him.
Even though both systems were called Evil Pieces, it was clear that Ajuka Beelzebub's version was far inferior to Lynn's.
The grace system alone set them worlds apart.
Now that she had a clearer understanding of devil rankings, she realized.
The difference between Low-Class Devils, Mid-Class Devils, High-Class Devils, and Ultimate-Class Devils was immense.
And power progression was even more difficult.
For her and Miko, they could increase their strength through training and exorcising spirits.
If others found out about this, they'd be green with envy.
Some would desperately want to join Lynn's Peerage.
But at the same time.
It could also attract the wrong kind of attention.
Gulp.
Utaha swallowed hard.
She never realized just how valuable it was to become one of Lynn's Peerage members.
And that was before she even learned about the other perks of becoming a devil.
Reading through the document, she found out that all devils had:
Extended lifespans
Slowed aging
Even a Low-Class Devil could live for centuries.
Not to mention.
She could level up through the grace system.
"Huuuh—"
Utaha exhaled a long breath.
She began reflecting on her past self.
Back then, when Lynn invited her into his Peerage.
She had been reluctant.
She even thought he was just a perverted guy trying to seduce her in exchange for power.
If only she had known…!
She should have clung to him and begged to join!
Duang! Duang! Duang!
Utaha started banging her forehead against the table.
"…?"
Lynn stared at her in confusion.
What kind of weird realization did she just have?
Suddenly, Utaha stood up and walked over to Lynn.
Her slender fingers cupped his face, her expression completely serious.
"The reward you promised me last time."
Her eyes burned with conviction.
"Replenish my magic!"
(To be continued.)