"Bring the devil's faith and fear to that world!"
Lynn made the final decision.
Then, without waiting for [Devil's Summoning] to light up, he directly selected Forced Invasion.
Demon Slayer World.
A woman with black hair, purple eyes, and butterfly hairpins dyed pink on the edges of both sides stopped in her tracks.
Kocho Kanae frowned and looked down at the strange demonic contract document in her hand, one that clung to her and couldn't be discarded.
"Is this some kind of trick by Muzan?"
She hesitated.
With something like this on her, she couldn't risk returning to the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters.
If it was a tracking tool, the entire corps could be wiped out.
Just as her worries deepened, the Devil's Summoning document suddenly glowed.
A projection appeared before her eyes, a man with black hair and red eyes.
Kanae's eyes widened. "It really is a demon!"
This must be blood demon art!
She grew tense, subconsciously reaching for the blade at her waist.
…What is this situation?
Lynn frowned slightly at her words and raised his hand. He knocked on the air as if rapping on a door.
"Open the door. I'm a devil."
"?"
Kanae blinked, still trying to make sense of what was happening.
Then, the contract document in her hand erupted with light.
A black vortex formed, expanding rapidly from a pinpoint into a swirling rift.
Step.
Footsteps echoed from within.
A cool and elegant woman dressed in a white shrine maiden outfit stepped out from the vortex.
Behind her… countless pairs of small wings flapped as dozens of tiny girls emerged.
Kikyo's cold eyes swept across the stunned Kanae.
"Do you want to believe in the devil?" she asked plainly.
Kanae: "?"
…
Main World.
After sending Kikyo and the others to the Demon Slayer world, Lynn returned to his apartment.
He was still confident in Kikyo and Midoriko's strength.
As for the Bleach world, Lynn planned to leave that to Miko.
Once she reached High-Class Devil rank, she'd be dispatched for experience and advancement.
There were plenty of resources in the Bleach world too.
Zanpakutō, Kidō, strange artifacts—plenty of value for the Peerage.
And especially for Utaha, as the Archivist Devil, she could make great gains by recording and integrating those techniques.
Still…
"The Bleach world is tough."
Lynn touched his chin. "We'll need to take it step by step."
As for Date A Live…
All Lynn could say was, the spirits smelled really nice!
He wanted to bring them all into his Peerage…
On the other side.
Inukimi was curled up in Lynn's arms, baring her teeth at Midori Fuse.
Midori glared back without backing down.
Even an ultimate-class devil couldn't stop her from being rewarded by Lord Lynn!
Suddenly.
Buzz.
A teleportation circle lit up in the apartment.
Koneko appeared from within and froze.
Koneko blinked as she took in the scene, Midori Fuse and Inukimi locked in a silent standoff.
"Did I… come at a bad time?"
"No, you're just in time!"
Midori pulled Koneko over as if finding a long-lost ally.
"We're of the same species. We should stick together and push out the invaders!"
"Invader?"
Koneko was confused for a moment. Then she turned to Inukimi, realization dawning in her eyes.
Yes…
A dog.
Truly a dangerous enemy!
And wasn't this Lynn's second pet?
Very strong too.
Koneko's expression turned serious.
She could feel the aura of overwhelming strength coming off Inukimi.
Inukimi blinked and stared back at Koneko.
"Master Lynn, is this one of your pets too?"
Pet?
Those words instantly shattered Koneko's focus. Her serious gaze vanished.
She pursed her lips, heart skipping a beat.
Lynn denied it. "No."
Boom!
It hit Koneko like lightning.
Denied…
Her eyes lost focus, her legs began to sway, and the world around her dimmed. She looked like she might collapse at any moment.
Midori watched her worriedly.
Lynn stroked his chin and added, "Not yet, anyway."
Not yet.
Koneko lit up again.
Right!
She wasn't his pet yet.
But she could be. Eventually!
Yes… that's right!
Suddenly, something occurred to Koneko.
Wait.
Wouldn't this hurt Rias?
She remembered Rias's gentle smile and grew conflicted.
Then…
She decisively set that thought aside.
The future could deal with itself later.
Right now.
It was time to battle!
She glared at Inukimi, who was lounging in her rightful spot.
Hmph!
Inukimi raised her chin and looked down with haughty disdain.
"What are you looking at?"
Lord Lynn's position should belong to the most capable!
…
Demon Slayer World.
Kanae stared blankly at Kikyo, the Cursed Children behind her, and…
The black vortex still swirling.
More figures emerged, determined and resolute, shouting about conquering the world in Lord Lynn's name.
"Devils…?"
A chill crept up Kanae's spine.
Something extraordinary had just descended upon this world.
But maybe…
It was a kind of blood demon art?
A technique related to space?
Kanae's expression turned serious as she raised her Nichirin blade.
"You all must be demons… Miss."
These strange space-warping methods…
And the army of demons?
Could that man from earlier…
Be Muzan Kibutsuji?!
Just the thought of it made Kanae's chest tighten.
Kikyo: "…"
Does this woman not understand the difference between humans and devils?
"It's devil," Kikyo repeated flatly.
Kanae paused, tilting her head. "Is there a difference?"
Kikyo opened her mouth to respond, but Utaha cut in.
"Honestly…"
"Why are you wasting time talking to her?"
Utaha's eyes glinted, the Evil Piece authority given by Lynn flashing in her system.
The woman before them was flagged.
A harem candidate.
She clicked her tongue, visibly annoyed.
"Anyway, you're captured!"
This was a forced invasion, after all.
Time to act like it.
Captured?
Kanae's eyes sharpened. "And you still claim not to be demons?"
"Flower Breathing, Fourth Form—"
"Crimson Hanagoromo!"
A sharp breath escaped Kanae's lips as her peach-colored blade drew a rising arc toward Kikyo.
Clang!
A crisp echo rang out.
Kanae's pupils contracted.
Her blade had struck a translucent light-blue barrier.
No matter how hard she pushed, it wouldn't budge!
Some kind of vampiric defense spell?
As that thought crossed her mind, she saw Kikyo raise a pale hand.
Between her fingers, a talisman with ancient runes shimmered.
"Bind."
With a soft command, golden chains sprang forth from thin air.
Kanae gasped and tried to retreat.
But the chains moved too fast!
She raised her sword to block, but the golden restraints had already reached her.
In the blink of an eye, she was bound.
The chains twisted around her wrists, spiraled up her arms, then wrapped around her waist and shoulders.
Clang.
Her Nichirin blade clattered to the ground.
Her breathing grew heavier.
The chains slithered lower, coiling tightly around her ankles.
Thud!
Kanae collapsed to the ground, unable to rise.
She bit her lip and struggled.
But—
Clink… Clink…
The more she moved, the tighter the bindings drew in.
They left impressions on her butterfly-patterned haori and uniform.
"Nngh!"
Kanae's eyes flew open wide. She instinctively squeezed her legs shut.
Trapped… completely trapped…
Utaha looked at the scene with an unreadable expression.
"…Kikyo."
"Your technique's… pretty advanced."
Kikyo's cheeks turned faintly red, and her usual coolness wavered.
"M-Mm… I just… used it instinctively…"
Kanae gasped for breath, her face flushed, eyes staring at Kikyo.
"K… kill… kill me!"
Utaha raised a hand and made an "X" with her fingers. "Rejected."
Then waved triumphantly. "Target captured for Lord Lynn's harem!"
"Oh… oh?"
Mahiru looked awkward, unsure whether to celebrate or not.
A harem…?
Kanae's heart trembled.
They're giving her to that man from earlier?
Speaking of which…
Lynn?
So it wasn't Muzan Kibutsuji?
But…
It doesn't matter anymore.
It's already over…
Caw—!
A shrill cry came from above as a crow flapped its wings and fled the scene in panic.
Saeko turned to Kikyo. "Should we take it down?"
Kanae's heart skipped a beat.
Kikyo thought for a moment. "No. Let it spread news of the devil's arrival across the world…"
Kanae let out a silent sigh of relief.
At least… someone could still pass on what happened here.
…
Main World.
Lynn, currently playing video games with Koneko, received a message from Utaha.
Kasumigaoka Utaha: [Kanae Tied-Up Version].jpg
Kasumigaoka Utaha: Master~ Master~ Look! We've successfully captured your harem recruit!
Lynn opened the image, zoomed in thoughtfully, then tapped the heart icon.
Sigma Man: Nice technique. Did you tie her up?
Kasumigaoka Utaha: Nope. That was your beloved shrine maiden~
Warring States Shrine Maiden: U-Um… Utaha, stop talking already…
Koneko peeked at the image and blinked.
Then turned to Lynn with a strange look.
"…Senpai."
"You're into this kind of thing?"
She lowered her head slightly.
Her body… couldn't match that kind of figure.
With that thought, she fell quiet.
Koneko bit her lip and muttered in a low voice:
"…Senpai."
"You really do prefer the fierce ones, huh?"
Seeing this, Lynn pulled her closer and gently patted her head.
"It's fine."
"You're small and cute~"
"Mm…"
Koneko bit her lower lip harder, clearly unwilling to accept that.
(To be continued.)
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