Saeko gave herself up without hesitation.
After all, he was a devil.
A devil who casually spoke about wiping the surface clean as if it were nothing.
If he truly wanted something, she wouldn't be able to resist anyway.
So why not take the initiative? Perhaps it would even leave a good impression.
Honestly, she was more surprised that a devil would seriously discuss the commission with her.
Even for something as absurd as saving the world, he had actually given her a plan.
It completely overturned her previous notions about devils.
She had no reservations about entrusting everything to the one in front of her.
Besides, she would gain power.
For someone who had nothing, this was already a great deal.
"I'll gladly accept everything you have."
Lynn didn't hold back at all.
Recruiting Saeko into his Peerage had been one of his goals from the start.
Since she was so willing, there was no reason to refuse.
He raised his hand, and a black chess piece materialized.
Saeko blinked in confusion. "What is this?"
"An evil piece. Once it's placed inside you, you'll become part of my Peerage and be reincarnated as a devil."
"I see."
She immediately understood.
So—
Reincarnation as a devil = gaining power?
Peerage = servant?
Saeko quickly grasped the general concept.
She nodded. "Understood. What do I do next?"
She stared at the piece in Lynn's hand with a slightly strange expression.
Was placing it inside her meant literally?
"No rush."
Lynn smiled and withdrew the evil piece, replacing it with a flickering black lightning bolt at his fingertips.
"It's a bit noisy here. Let me clean up first."
Saeko's eyes widened as she stared at the black lightning.
Even as an ordinary human, she could feel the immense power radiating from it.
Lynn casually pointed toward the end of the corridor, where countless zombies were climbing the stairs.
Several had already started shuffling toward them.
Lynn chuckled. "Go."
With a flick of his finger, the lightning shot forward like a wild beast unleashed.
Saeko's gaze instinctively followed it.
But before she could even turn her head, a deafening roar filled her ears.
BOOM—!
The entire school building trembled violently.
Shizuka staggered, then crouched against the wall in a panic. "W-What was that?! An earthquake?!"
Saeko ignored her.
When she finally turned to look, her pupils contracted sharply.
The corridor was now littered with charred zombie corpses.
The staircase at the end had completely vanished, leaving behind a massive skylight.
The surrounding area was still burning, the residual heat warping the air.
Saeko's breath caught in her throat.
That lightning hadn't even targeted the zombies.
And yet, it had incinerated everything in its path.
What terrifying power!
Saeko's heart pounded, and when she looked at Lynn again, a flicker of fanaticism shone in her eyes.
Lynn lowered his hand, satisfied.
Lightning magic, definitely a super-tier spell.
A casual strike had been enough to cause this much devastation.
If he unleashed his full power, he could probably turn the entire school into scorched earth in an instant.
"Alright, now it's quiet."
Lynn expanded his magic perception.
They were on the third floor.
No zombies.
No humans either.
And the corridor had been physically separated by him.
If any zombies wanted to get up, they'd need to stack their way up.
Saeko's eyelid twitched at his words.
The third floor was definitely quieter.
But…
She glanced outside.
The explosion had likely attracted every zombie in the vicinity.
Still, as long as Mr. Devil was satisfied, it was fine.
Lynn took out the evil piece again.
"Now, let's begin the reincarnation ceremony."
"Yes!"
Saeko's eyes turned serious.
She wasn't sure what this ceremony entailed.
How exactly was he going to bury that chess piece inside her?
"First step."
Saeko listened carefully.
"Take off your shirt."
She blinked.
...Take off her clothes?
She replayed his words in her mind to make sure she hadn't misheard.
A brief silence.
Then, without hesitation, she moved.
After a few seconds, she gripped the hem of her shirt and asked, "Take it off completely?"
Lynn shook his head. "Just unbutton the back and turn around."
That was all.
Saeko let out a small breath of relief.
It was still embarrassing, but at least she could cover some parts.
But if I turn my back, what exactly is he going to do…?
The thought briefly crossed her mind as she turned around.
And then—
She saw Shizuka.
Still squatting in the corner, curled up.
Saeko: "..."
"Shizuka-sensei, the shaking is over."
"Huh?"
Shizuka finally looked up.
And immediately saw Saeko in nothing but her black lingerie.
She blinked.
"Saeko-chan, are you hot?"
…When will this clueless teacher realize the situation?!
Saeko sighed, then reached back to unfasten her bra.
Her two ample curves bounced forward slightly as they lost support.
Lynn wasted no time.
He pressed the evil piece against her smooth back.
"Mmm…"
Saeko trembled slightly, warmth creeping up her cheeks.
No matter what, she was still a woman…
They had just met, and she was already half-naked like this.
Would he think she was shameless?
Should she have been more reserved?
Maybe she shouldn't have been so straightforward…
Before she could dwell on it further.
The piece sank into her body.
A clear notification rang in Lynn's mind.
[Ding! You have obtained the Peerage member 'Saeko Busujima'!]
[Ding! Your Peerage member 'Saeko Busujima' has been reincarnated as a special devil—'Blade Devil'!]
(To be continued.)