Boom! Boom!
Saeko had no time for distractions.
The moment the Evil Piece entered her body, everything changed.
Her heartbeat quickened, her blood boiled, and her muscles and bones underwent drastic transformations.
But what stood out the most.
Was the strange, tingling sensation spreading across her back, waist, and tailbone.
"Mmm~"
Saeko let out a soft gasp. "It feels like something is coming out…"
She didn't resist the sensation, instead allowing the transformation to take its course.
Ahhnn~!
Her pale, flawless skin writhed unnaturally.
And the next second.
A pair of black wings burst from her back!
At the same time, a tail with a heart-shaped tip slipped out from beneath her skirt, swaying in the air before.
Poke.
It brushed against Lynn's face.
Lynn instinctively grabbed it and absentmindedly rubbed it.
"Ahhhgnnn~"
Saeko's legs nearly gave out, and she braced herself against the wall.
Her underwear shifted slightly, exposing a hint of pink.
Her breath was ragged, her gaze hazy.
Noticing this, Lynn released her tail.
Freed from his grip, Saeko's tail quickly and shyly retracted back under her skirt.
"Haaa~"
Saeko let out a long breath, trying to steady herself.
Lynn nodded in approval. "Not bad."
This was the first time he had seen a reincarnated devil fully manifest their wings and tail right away.
When Utaha and Miko had undergone reincarnation, they had instinctively suppressed the transformation.
Saeko, on the other hand, embraced it.
She shot him a sultry glance before retracting her wings and tail back into her body.
Lynn shifted his attention to her status screen.
Although, in the back of his mind, he briefly considered adding a new rule for his Peerage.
"Letting him stroke their tail should be mandatory."
[Saeko Busujima]
[Low-Class Devil]
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic Power: i0
Inherent Abilities:
[Yearning for Killing]
The stronger the desire to kill, the faster ability values grow.
Limits can be surpassed.
[Blade Devil]
Slash
Innate Swordsman (Able to grasp any sword-related skill at a glance.)
Enhanced Strength Growth Rate
Enhanced Agility Growth Rate
Devil Transformation (Body Weaponization)
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Third Peerage Member Acquired!
And—another special devil.
Lynn began to wonder if the probability of obtaining special devils with the Evil Pieces was even real.
Three recruits so far, and all had been special cases.
Or perhaps, the transformation depended on the individual's innate potential rather than randomness?
Setting the thought aside, he refocused on Saeko's skills.
"Yearning for Killing…"
It was eerily similar to One-Track Mind, a skill from another world.
Lynn wasn't too surprised.
Given Saeko's hidden nature, this was practically made for her.
Then there was Blade Devil.
An innate swordsman talent.
Anything related to swordsmanship could be mastered at a single glance.
A true monster in close combat.
As for her first ability.
[Slash].
No further explanation.
Just a single word.
And in most cases.
The shorter the description, the stronger the ability.
Lynn had a gut feeling, this skill was far from ordinary.
After taking a copy of her status, he handed it to Saeko.
"Here."
Saeko took the paper, her expression puzzled. "What's this?"
Lynn gave his usual explanation of the Blessing System.
A realization dawned on her.
They were all young people.
And nothing was easier to understand than "killing monsters to level up."
"No wonder this power could eventually save the world…"
Muttering to herself, Saeko glanced at the paper.
Her gaze lingered on a particular section.
Master: Lynn Valefor.
…So this was his full name.
She silently repeated it in her mind several times, engraving it deep into her memory.
Then she moved on.
All ability values were at i0.
She scanned her skills.
And when she reached [Yearning for Killing], her grip on the paper tightened.
Her gaze flickered to Lynn.
He met her eyes and simply smiled.
"Don't worry, Saeko. We're devils."
Saeko froze.
Then—
She smiled.
Yes, she was already a devil.
Human morals no longer applied to her.
What was so wrong about a devil who craved battle?
As long as.
As long as her master didn't hate her for it.
Would he?
…No.
The thought unsettled her, but she pushed it aside.
Her skills suited her perfectly.
Poke!
Something prodded her waist.
Saeko turned, confused.
"Shizuka, what is it?"
Shizuka had finally snapped out of her daze.
She was staring at Saeko's waist.
The exact spot where her wings had emerged.
Then, she whispered, "Saeko, you're not human anymore, are you?"
Saeko gave her a flat look. "Didn't you just see it for yourself?"
Shizuka hesitated for a moment before puffing out her chest proudly.
"Then I'm not human either!"
Saeko: "…?"
Shizuka put her hands on her hips and declared:
"I want to become a devil too!"
Saeko: "…!"
"Shizuka, do you even understand what it means to become a devil?"
Saeko's expression turned serious.
To be honest.
If Shizuka became a devil, she would be much safer in this world.
Saeko had only just undergone reincarnation, but even she could already feel the incredible difference.
Her body was stronger.
Her reflexes were faster.
And—
Magic now flowed through her veins.
With just these changes alone, zombies had no chance against her.
Not to mention.
The Blessing System.
And her powerful, awakened abilities.
If Shizuka became a devil, she wouldn't have to worry about her survival anymore.
She could fight freely, train freely.
And most importantly.
She wouldn't have to babysit her anymore.
Saeko's breath grew heavier at the thought.
Besides—
Her master didn't seem opposed to recruiting more Peerage members.
Or rather—
It might be exactly what he wanted.
Still—
As a friend, Saeko needed to make sure Shizuka truly understood.
"Shizuka, do you understand what it really means to be a devil?"
Saeko asked again, her tone more solemn.
"Of course! I'm smart!"
Shizuka grinned.
Then—
She suddenly dashed over and latched onto Lynn's arm.
Lynn instantly felt himself sink into an overwhelming softness.
Shizuka stood on her toes, leaned in close, and whispered confidently.
"Becoming Mr. Devil's pet."
"That's what it means, right?"
Saeko: "…?"
(To be continued.)
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