"Devil…?"
Mahiru didn't know how to react.
Chuunibyou?
No. If I don't say something, will he feel embarrassed?
She hesitated, feeling a little concerned.
"Wow, so you're really a devil, huh?"
Lynn: "…"
"If you put a little more emotion into that, it would sound much more convincing."
"Sorry."
Mahiru lowered her head apologetically.
Ah… I think I messed up.
Lynn shook his head. It was clear she didn't believe him.
But that was normal.
He had tried recruiting Aoyama Nanami several times before, only to be brushed off.
How could ordinary people, those who had never encountered the supernatural believe in the existence of devils?
After some thought, Lynn took out a long-forgotten Devil Flyer.
This was a tool created by the devils of this world as part of their "sales system."
If someone needed assistance, they could use the flyer to summon a devil and request a commission.
Naturally, the devil would receive an appropriate reward in return.
"If you ever have a problem, just use this and call my name."
Mahiru took the flyer instinctively, then suddenly muttered, "So it's a sales pitch."
Ignoring her comment, Lynn said, "Remember my name—Lynn."
Leaving the flyer and his name behind, he turned to leave.
However, just as he was about to exit the park, he suddenly stopped and walked back.
"?"
Mahiru looked up at him in confusion.
"Do you know how to get to Shiki Apartments, Unit 5011?"
Mahiru: "…I'll take you there."
"That address is right next to mine."
Shiki Apartments, Unit 5011.
"Thanks."
Mahiru shook her head. "It's nothing."
Then, she entered the neighboring unit.
Seeing that, Lynn also stepped into Room 5011.
The moment he opened the door, he was hit with a strong sense of luxury.
"Tsk tsk, as expected from the eldest daughter of the Sitri family—she really went all out."
His eyes swept across the lavish décor and high-end furniture.
Every possible amenity was accounted for.
He wasn't sure if the apartment had always been like this or if Sona had someone furnish it after giving him the key.
Either way…
It was his now. No need to be polite.
"Alright, let's set a teleportation coordinate for this place first."
On the other side.
Because of the rain, Mahiru decided to take a bath to warm up and avoid catching a cold.
As she removed her clothes and placed them in the laundry basket, the Devil Flyer Lynn had given her slipped out.
Mahiru paused for a moment, then picked it up.
Inside the bathroom.
Soaking in the bathtub, she absentmindedly stared at the flyer in her hands.
Could devils… actually be real?
She suddenly chuckled.
What a ridiculous thought.
As if that could be true.
The idea that simply chanting a name could summon a devil, only a child would believe that.
Still…
She recalled his name.
Lynn, right?
Hmph~ Let's expose your trick.
Mahiru focused on the flyer and whispered, "Show up, Mr. Lynn."
The moment she finished speaking, she laughed again.
Laughing at how childish she was being.
But soon…
She couldn't laugh anymore.
Buzz—
A dazzling light flashed within the bathroom.
A glowing purple magic circle emerged from the Devil Flyer.
The next second.
With a loud splash, Lynn materialized and landed right in the bathtub.
Lynn and the completely naked Mahiru locked eyes.
His expression turned complicated.
"…Your choice of summoning location is really something else."
"Ah—!!"
Sometime later.
Sipping on a cup of tea, Lynn casually asked, "So? Why did you summon me so soon?"
Mahiru gave him an awkward smile.
Could she even explain?
She had only wanted to test if the flyer was fake, just a little experiment.
Who would have thought it would actually work?!
And…
Mahiru hesitated. "Mr. Lynn… are you really a devil?"
"I am."
Lynn shrugged. "Besides, didn't you see it for yourself?"
"It's just… hard to believe."
Mahiru's thoughts were a mess.
Devils actually exist…
But Lynn didn't seem like the demons in legends.
Weren't devils supposed to be evil?
Yet, Lynn was not only handsome, but he also didn't seem dangerous at all.
"Well? Have you thought about it?"
"…Thought about what?"
Mahiru blinked.
"A commission."
Lynn gave her a look.
What exactly did this woman summon me for?
Just to let him watch her bathe?
Was this some kind of exhibitionist stunt?
Mahiru finally realized.
A commission…
She absentmindedly fiddled with her hair.
What should I do?
Wouldn't it be bad if I called him here for nothing?
Ah… actually, there is something.
A shadow crossed her eyes as she recalled something.
Her mother had lectured her again today.
She had always tried so hard to be a good child…
Why couldn't her parents love her?
Taking a deep breath, she looked at Lynn with determination.
"Mr. Lynn, please teach me how to be a bad girl!"
"I've had enough of this 'angel' act."
(To be continued.)
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