DxD: Chapter 203/205

Chapter 203: Selection Day
Yukina began to stutter slightly.

So…

What she had publicly declared during the day…

Was basically announcing her dream to join Lynn's harem?!

"Ugh…"

Yukina suddenly felt lightheaded.

No wonder…

No wonder the classmates had looked at her so strangely!

Society, this is the end of society!!

A woman who openly declares she wants to join a harem would definitely be branded as shameless, right?!

Yukina blushed deeply, biting her lip. "Master… explain this to me…"

Yukari had only told her to join the Supernatural Investigation Club. The mission would be halfway done if she succeeded.

But she never mentioned anything about it being Lynn's harem club!

If she had known that, she would never have said it so openly in front of everyone!

"Haa…"

Yukina's chest rose and fell, breathing hard, her emotions running high.

There was even a moment when she wanted to take out her phone and give Yukari a very "friendly" call.

Luckily, she held herself back.

"Hey, is that her?"

"The new transfer student?"

"They say her dream is to join Lynn's harem, right?"

Suddenly, she overheard whispers nearby, and Yukina froze.

As expected.

She had just arrived at school, and her reputation had already spread like wildfire.

Yukina became visibly uneasy, her fingers gripping the straps of her backpack tightly as she lowered her head, not daring to look toward the source of the voices.

Surely, they were laughing at her, right?

For saying something so shameless.

"Oh, so it's her?"

"What a bold move!"

"I'm not even qualified to be part of Lynn's harem, so why does a newcomer think she has a chance?!"

Huh?

Yukina's eyes froze when she heard the conversation.

Wait, what?

This… wasn't quite what she expected.

The focus of the discussion wasn't on her shameless declaration.

Instead, they were questioning whether she was even worthy to join the harem?!

Yukina stood there in a daze.

"Hey, let's give it another shot today!"

"I will definitely become part of Lynn's harem!!"

Hearing this, Yukina subconsciously looked up and saw three flashy-looking girls walking confidently in one direction.

Almost like she was being pulled along, Yukina found herself following after them.

…

Shuchiin Academy, old school building.

The Student Council had acted quickly.

Especially after Lynn saved Shuchiin and revealed his overwhelming power, the Student Council became particularly attentive, assigning the entire old school building as the activity space for the Supernatural Investigation Club.

Just like Rias at Kuoh Academy, Lynn now had his own dedicated old school building for his Peerage activities.

But…

Lynn did not care much about this arrangement.

After all…

After taking control of the Shinomiya family's assets, the entire Shuchiin campus practically belonged to him anyway.

Inside the Supernatural Investigation Club.

Lynn sat in his seat, feeling a headache coming on.

Natsuki Minamiya was right.

Indeed, many girls had come running because of the club's reputation.

But…

Wasn't this number a little too much?

Looking around at the sea of girls filling the entire old building, Lynn felt dizzy.

Utaha, holding the registration book, asked in a somewhat complicated tone, "Are these women really that desperate?"

Mahiru, carefully watching Ai's tea-making skills while learning from her, commented softly, "I think most of them are probably just here out of curiosity."

Yuuko leaned against Lynn's back, rubbing against him as she chuckled, "Master is handsome and powerful. It's only natural for so many people to be interested."

Lynn leaned his head back, resting it on the soft cushion behind him.

Yuuko, understanding his intent, placed her hands on his temples and began massaging gently.

Enjoying the moment, Lynn gave instructions. "Utaha, I'll leave the screening process to you."

Utaha responded weakly, "Yeah, yeah…"

At the very back of the long line.

Yukina looked at the massive crowd packed into the old school building, which felt more like a concubine selection event than anything else, and stood there wide-eyed.

"All of these…"

"Are they really here to join the harem club?!"

Yukina was stunned.

There was definitely something wrong with this school!

But…

When would it be her turn?

Staring at the endless line of people, Yukina's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

She muttered to herself with a complicated expression, "Do I… really have to join Lynn's harem?"

"Huh?"

A surprised female voice suddenly called out to her. "Aren't you here for that too?"

Yukina was startled.

She hadn't expected anyone to talk to her.

Turning her head, she saw a girl with long blonde hair, dressed fashionably and exuding a confident, gyaru-like aura.

The girl looked at Yukina curiously and asked again, "Aren't you here to join Lord Lynn's harem?"

"I…"

Of course not!

Yukina almost blurted out a denial.

But she swallowed the words back.

Her mission was to join Lynn's harem!

Remembering that, Yukina replied awkwardly, "M-Me too…"

Bang.

The blonde girl suddenly grabbed Yukina's hand, her eyes sparkling as she exclaimed excitedly, "Then we're sisters from now on!"

Yukina: "?"

She froze.

Sister…? Sister?!

What is wrong with this woman?!

"By the way, my name is Kitagawa Marin. My hobby is cosplay~"

Marin introduced herself cheerfully, blinking at Yukina as if waiting for her to respond.

Yukina pursed her lips and replied weakly, "Himeragi Yukina…"

Marin's eyes lit up as she recognized the name. "Ah! So you're the transfer student who made that bold declaration!"

"Hehe…"

Yukina felt numb at this point.

It seemed that her words from earlier had nailed her firmly onto the pillar of shame.

Watching Marin's bright and expectant expression, Yukina couldn't help but ask, "Marin-san… why do you want to join the Supernatural Investigation Club?"

Marin smiled confidently. "Because I want to become part of Lord Lynn's harem!"

Yukina: "?"

She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Just because of that?"

Marin nodded firmly, clenching her fists. "Exactly!"

She was determined to join Lynn's harem.

That back view she had seen of him that day had been engraved in her heart.

Every night, she dreamt of Lord Lynn.

Just thinking about it…

Marin subconsciously squeezed her thighs together as a blush rose on her face.

Those dreams…

Were definitely not suitable for children.

Seeing Marin's reaction, Yukina felt even more confused.

What kind of woman would willingly share a man with others?

And…

From her own investigation, Lynn's harem probably already had double digits of members!

Yukina started to feel suspicious. Was Lynn even able to handle this many women?

Well…

If he was the Maou, then maybe it was possible…

…

The Supernatural Investigation Club's screening process was fast.

Most of the girls didn't meet the qualifications to join.

Although…

No one really knew what the qualifications were supposed to be.

Some girls were rejected after just a few seconds of Utaha's cold stare, and many felt indignant.

As the number of applicants decreased, Yukina and Marin's turn grew closer.

"Unqualified."

"Unqualified."

Utaha's cold voice echoed repeatedly throughout the room.

Watching the rejected girls leave one after another, Marin grew visibly uneasy, clenching her hands tightly.

She didn't know…

Would she even be qualified to join Lord Lynn's harem?

Yukina, too, was feeling conflicted.

Soon, she would become someone else's harem member…

If not for Sayaka, would she really have fallen this far?

But…

For the sake of her friend!

Yukina clenched her fists, determination shining in her eyes.

After watching carefully for a while, Yukina also realized why her master had told her to join the Supernatural Investigation Club.

She noticed the aura around Utaha and the others at the front.

Without exception, they were all devils.

The Supernatural Investigation Club was clearly Lynn's Peerage base at the academy.

The so-called qualifications for joining were actually about screening potential Peerage members.

Taking a deep breath, Yukina tried to calm her nerves.

For Sayaka's sake… she had to succeed.

Finally, it was Yukina and Marin's turn.

Utaha looked at them expressionlessly, but in reality, she was observing the reaction of the Evil Pieces within their bodies.

After seeing the Evil Pieces glow faintly, Utaha nodded.

"You two, go in."

Marin and Yukina stood frozen.

Wait… we passed?

We're qualified?

(To be continued.)

Chapter 204: Entry Documents

Shuchiin Academy.

Old school building.

Himeragi Yukina and Kitagawa Marin had successfully joined the Supernatural Investigation Club.

With a soft click, the door of the clubroom closed behind them.

Yukina felt a bit nervous as she cautiously looked around.

This was nothing like a typical club activity room.

There were no standard desks or chairs. In fact, it did not look like a place that belonged inside a school at all.

It felt more like…

The luxurious lounge of a wealthy estate.

At a glance, you could tell the leather sofa was high-end. A refrigerator, coffee machine, and other appliances were neatly arranged.

Deeper inside the Supernatural Investigation Club's space, there was even a staircase leading downward.

Clearly, what they were seeing was only one level of the club.

Yukina continued to observe discreetly, clicking her tongue in amazement.

She had heard that the entire old school building was allocated to the Supernatural Investigation Club. Shuchiin really was generous.

But…

This alone only surprised her a little.

What truly caught her attention were the vortex-like patterns on the left wall.

A space gate?

The markings indicated: Zombie World, Black Bullet World, Demon Slayer World, and Soul Reapers World.

What… is this?

Yukina felt a wave of curiosity.

It gave her a sense that this was no ordinary existence.

Worlds…?

She could not understand.

Even though the word "world" was clearly written, she could not fully comprehend its meaning.

It was impossible for her to imagine that behind those vortex gates were actual alternate worlds.

For now, Yukina pushed aside her curiosity and turned her focus toward the members inside the Supernatural Investigation Club.

There were not many present, most wearing Shuchiin Academy uniforms. They looked like regular students.

This was slightly different from the intel she had received.

But Yukina also understood that these might not be all of the members of the club.

Hmm…

She didn't personally know any of them.

However…

Every single one of them had appeared in the information given to her by her master.

There was Utaha outside screening applicants, and Mahiru standing nearby.

Without exception, they were all beautiful girls.

And…

Incredibly strong.

Yukina subconsciously tightened her grip on her shoulder bag, her body tense.

Through her spiritual senses, she could clearly feel it.

Whether it was Utaha with the white headband outside, or the girls standing before her now, all of them…

Were stronger than her.

How was this possible?

The intel clearly stated that before becoming Lynn's Peerage members, they had all been ordinary girls.

Something was off.

Very off.

Anyone investigating this situation would find it suspicious.

Even Yukari had shown a strange expression when handing her the mission report.

Perhaps…

Yukari had also noticed the unusual level of strength among Lynn's Peerage members.

After all…

Yukina, as a Sword Shaman personally raised and trained by the Lion King Organization, was still weaker than these girls who had only recently joined Lynn's Peerage.

Maybe…

This was also part of the Lion King Organization's consideration when they decided to send her here.

Yukina's thoughts were spinning.

Meanwhile, Marin was not thinking nearly as seriously.

When she first entered the clubroom, she had been a little dazed.

After all, so many people had been rejected outside.

She never expected that she would be so lucky.

Now, she was standing in front of Lord Lynn.

Marin's heart began to race.

From the moment she entered the Supernatural Investigation Club, her eyes had not moved from the man sitting on the sofa.

Lord Lynn, so handsome!!

Marin couldn't help but recall the scene from that day.

When the massive wave was about to swallow her whole, Lord Lynn had suddenly appeared before her, raising a single hand.

With ease, Lynn had dispersed the raging waters.

Like the hero of a manga.

And she…

She was the damsel saved by the hero.

Since then, Marin's mind had been filled with thoughts of Lynn.

Maybe she was just a side character in this story, or even just a background extra.

But…

She wanted to be the heroine.

Even if…

This was a harem story, she still wanted to be one of the heroines.

Marin clenched her fists, cheering herself on internally.

She had to seize this opportunity.

She didn't want to be just another passerby.

So…

This was her chance.

With eyes shining like stars, Marin stared directly at Lynn and declared clearly, "Lord Lynn, please allow me to become part of your harem!"

Marin boldly launched her offensive.

Hearing this, Mahiru and the others paused, then looked at Marin in surprise.

This girl… was unexpectedly forward.

But…

Mahiru and the others were already used to hearing this kind of thing, so they were only slightly surprised before going back to their tasks.

Marin's declaration caused no stir among the other girls.

However, it left Yukina, who stood beside her, completely stunned.

Is it really… that direct?

The corners of Yukina's mouth twitched. She couldn't understand how Marin could say something like that so easily.

Still…

Marin's words successfully redirected Yukina's attention away from the vortex gates and toward the man sitting on the sofa.

Lynn.

The leader of the Supernatural Investigation Club.

The Maou who was active in the human world.

And…

The devil who had captured Kirasaka Sayaka.

Just thinking of this made Yukina quickly lower her gaze, afraid that Lynn might notice something suspicious.

What she didn't know was that Lynn had already seen through her the moment she walked in.

Though he still didn't fully understand the Lion King Organization's motives.

But…

It didn't matter.

In the face of absolute power, schemes and plots were meaningless.

Lynn continued enjoying Yuuko's massage as he gave a casual order. "Mahiru, give them the entry manuals."

"Yes."

Mahiru responded softly, then took out two manuals from the drawer beside her and handed them to Yukina and Marin.

She briefly explained, "These contain the rules and benefits of joining the Supernatural Investigation Club. Please read them carefully before making your decision."

This was something Lynn had prepared the night before.

The manual clearly listed the costs and benefits of joining the club.

In simple terms, joining the Supernatural Investigation Club meant becoming one of Lynn's Peerage members.

In other words… part of the harem.

Though Lynn would never force anyone, the outcome was inevitable.

After joining, one must be prepared to devote everything to Lynn.

Additionally…

Joining Lynn's Peerage meant being reincarnated as a devil.

While their original bloodline would remain, they would also inherit devil blood.

The manual also briefly introduced the Blessings system and the concept of traveling to other worlds.

After being promoted to a Transcendent, Lynn's approach had become more open.

At this stage…

He no longer needed to hide the perks he offered to attract Peerage members.

Holding the manuals, Marin and Yukina both looked a bit overwhelmed.

They exchanged glances, then quietly began reading through the contents.

Of course, both of them already knew about the harem situation. Neither objected.

In fact, this was precisely why they were here.

The only difference was that one came willingly, and the other was forced.

"Devil…"

Marin's eyes flashed with excitement when she saw the word.

Her peach-colored contacts glimmered as she glanced up at Lynn.

Could it be… that such a handsome Lord Lynn was a devil?

And…

All these beautiful girls in the Supernatural Investigation Club…

Marin couldn't help but start wondering.

It felt completely different from the terrifying devil imagery told in legends.

But…

Even so, Marin's heart raced wildly.

A devil!

She never thought she would have the chance to get so close to such an existence.

Even better…

She might actually have the chance to become one of them.

Yukina, on the other hand, showed little reaction at the mention of devils.

That was not what surprised her.

What truly caught her attention was the next section.

The Blessings system.

When she read those words, Yukina's eyes froze.

A Blessings system that unlocks potential, allowing one's strength to grow infinitely through training and combat?

Yukina subconsciously tightened her grip on the manual and raised her eyes to Lynn.

This kind of thing…

Could it really be true?

(To be continued.)

Chapter 205: Infinite Wardrobe

Although it felt a little unbelievable…

Yukina could not help but feel shaken as she looked at Mahiru and the others.

Could this be… the real reason why their strength had increased so rapidly?

Gulp.

Yukina swallowed hard, feeling a wave of unease in her heart.

It seemed like she had stumbled upon an incredible secret.

But…

Was something this important really written so casually in the Supernatural Investigation Club's entry manual?

Yukina tightened her grip on the manual, her fingertips turning pale as her heart began racing uncontrollably.

At some point, a fine layer of sweat had formed on her smooth forehead.

Her throat felt parched.

Unlike the carefree Marin beside her, Yukina's thoughts were a complete mess.

She had only come here with the simple goal of rescuing Kirasaka Sayaka.

Once the mission was complete, she would need to find a way to leave Lynn's Peerage.

But…

As Yukina lowered her head, staring at the contents of the manual, her pupils trembled slightly. Her amber eyes looked as if they were about to cry.

Now that she knew this secret…

Could she even leave?

Yukina stiffly raised her head, only to meet Lynn's deep, wine-red gaze and the faint smile at the corner of his lips. Her entire body instantly tensed.

It's over. Completely over.

Woo…

Yukina was crying inside.

It felt like she was doomed to fail right from the start.

She couldn't imagine Lynn letting her go after learning such a secret.

She even suspected that if she tried to back out now, she might not make it out of the Supernatural Investigation Club alive tonight.

What should she do? What should she do?

Yukina felt like an ant trapped on a hot stove, her thoughts spiraling into chaos.

And it wasn't just the Blessings system that shook her.

There were also those vortex gates.

The manual's introduction clearly stated they were portals to other worlds.

The implications of both the Blessings system and those gates struck Yukina like lightning.

Could there really be other worlds beyond this one?

And more importantly…

Lynn actually controlled four of them?

Gulp.

Sayaka… just what kind of terrifying person have you gotten yourself involved with?

Of course, Yukina, who had not seen these things with her own eyes yet, still held some skepticism.

But…

She didn't believe that Lynn would make up something like this just to fool her and Marin.

From his perspective, they were nothing more than small fries. There was no reason to lie.

Not to mention…

The strength of the girls standing before her was very real.

If their abilities truly came from the Blessings system, then their rapid growth made perfect sense.

In other words…

It was likely all true.

Lynn… just who was this person?

With this kind of power, wasn't he already on par with the legendary gods?

And her master had actually sent her to use something as foolish as a beauty trap on someone like him?

Yukina glanced at the beautiful girls surrounding Lynn and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Even if the plan worked somewhat…

The outcome would definitely not be as expected.

In fact…

Not only would Sayaka likely not be rescued, but Yukina herself might end up getting pulled into the abyss.

Thinking this far, Yukina felt like crying but had no tears.

Who on earth came up with this idiotic plan?

While Yukina was panicking inside, Marin was excited.

Favor system? Other worlds? While surprising, they still felt distant and unreal to her.

But…

Eternal youth!

When Marin's eyes landed on those words, she couldn't look away.

Such a wonderful thing existed?!

Marin's excitement doubled.

She had already been thrilled at the idea of becoming part of Lynn's harem.

Now, eternal youth was also on the table.

This was simply the best!

At this point, Marin had no interest in reading further.

Her gaze firm and her expression serious, she stood straight and bowed deeply.

"Lord Lynn, please allow me to join the Supernatural Investigation Club!"

"Are you sure?"

Lynn glanced at Marin, asking a few confirmation questions.

He had some vague impression of this girl but didn't know much about her.

"Yes!"

Marin nodded firmly without the slightest hesitation.

Yukina turned her head to look at her in a daze.

So decisive!

But…

Didn't that make her own hesitation look bad?

Yukina felt even more nervous.

Lynn, however, did not pay her any attention. He looked at Marin and said calmly, "In that case… take it off."

Marin froze for a moment, then stammered, "Take off… what?"

Yukina's body stiffened as well.

Mahiru chuckled softly and reminded them, "It's written in the manual."

"The reincarnation ceremony. The process for receiving your Blessings."

Indeed.

This was one of the reasons Lynn had the manual prepared in the first place.

Explaining the same process every time was too much of a hassle.

Across from them, Marin and Yukina quickly flipped through the manual to check.

"The reincarnation ceremony requires disrobing and selecting the appropriate location for the Evil Piece to be embedded, after which the Blessings message will be engraved…"

Marin read the process aloud quietly.

The more she read, the softer her voice became. A faint blush spread across her cheeks.

Yukina pursed her lips tightly, her breathing becoming a bit unsteady.

Disrobing in front of a man…

Marin finished reading, took a deep breath, and nervously avoided Lynn's gaze. She spoke softly, "I… I understand."

Without waiting for further instruction, Marin turned her head away, her face flushed, and began undressing.

Yukina's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Marin.

Wasn't this… way too fast?

You didn't even hesitate?

Marin glanced back and noticed Yukina's stunned expression, making her face flush even more.

Her heart was racing wildly, but her hands didn't stop.

Anyway…

There were no other men here besides Lord Lynn…

It's fine. No problem at all!

Panting slightly, Marin quickly removed her top, carefully unbuttoning the back, and turned away shyly.

Her smooth skin glowed faintly pink.

Click.

The restraint on her chest came loose.

Marin covered her chest with both arms, hunching over as she said in a trembling voice, "I… I'm ready, Lord Lynn."

Hearing this, Lynn stood up and walked over.

He gently pushed aside her long blonde hair, and in his hand, a glowing Evil Piece appeared.

Yukina stared intently at Lynn's movements, wanting to know exactly what would happen next.

Lynn showed no hesitation as he pressed the Evil Piece directly onto Marin's back.

"Ah…!"

The cold sensation made Marin yelp softly, her delicate body trembling instinctively.

Soon…

A ripple-like glow appeared across her back, and the Evil Piece slowly merged into her body.

Marin's breathing quickened as her body began to heat up.

She could feel her temperature rising rapidly.

Thump. Thump. Thump!

The sound of her racing heartbeat echoed loudly in her ears.

As her heartbeat intensified, an unfamiliar power surged into her body.

And then…

An itch.

Marin panted softly as she felt an intense tingling sensation on her back and at the base of her spine, as if something was about to burst forth.

"Ah…"

Marin's eyes became dazed as she let out a soft moan.

Swoosh.

A pair of black wings suddenly spread out from her back, and a tail slowly extended, swaying lightly through the air.

"Haa… haa…"

Marin's face flushed deep red, her breathing ragged.

At the same time, a system prompt sounded in Lynn's mind.

[Ding! You have obtained the Peerage member Kitagawa Marin.]

[Ding! Your Peerage member Kitagawa Marin has been reincarnated as a special devil.]

As the system prompt echoed, a soft light flashed across Marin's back.

The Blessings message appeared before Lynn's eyes.

[Kitagawa Marin]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor

Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Endurance: i0
Magic: i0

Innate Abilities:

[Phantom Devil]
●Illusion Silk (Can instantly analyze the form and temperament of two-dimensional characters and perfectly replicate their appearance and abilities through weaving "Illusion Silk." Duration increases with level.)

●Infinite Wardrobe (Linked to the "Kaleidoscope" dimension, storing data of analyzed characters' illusion costumes, which can be summoned at any time to generate armed replicas.)

Devil Transformation (Kaleidoscope of Magic)


Lynn stroked his chin, reading over Marin's Blessings message.

If he remembered correctly…

Didn't Marin love cosplay?

Hmm…

This ability really suited her perfectly.

Yukina also glanced at the Blessings message on Marin's back but could not fully understand its meaning.

Lynn casually copied down Marin's Blessings information without saying a word.

"A phantom devil, huh?"

Marin's eyes sparkled with excitement as she read her Blessings message.

She was so absorbed that she didn't even bother putting her clothes back on.

This…

This was the perfect ability for her!

Illusion Silk. Infinite Wardrobe.

She had always worried about not knowing how to sew properly.

But now, with the power of Illusion Silk, that problem was completely solved!

Just thinking about it made Marin's eyes light up.

Driven by curiosity, Marin focused her mind.

Illusion Silk!

Buzz.

In the next instant, Marin felt herself drawn into a separate dimension.

"This is…"

She looked around curiously.

It resembled…

A massive, empty wardrobe.

It was clearly linked to her other ability.

Infinite Wardrobe.

Realization dawned on Marin.

But…

What should she do next?

Just as she was wondering, strands of shimmering, colorful silk emerged from the wardrobe space.

At the same time, information about the skill flooded into her mind.

A few seconds later, Marin's eyes lit up.

"So that's how it works…"

"I need to input the character's data first."

Her gaze full of excitement, Marin clenched her fists.

"Alright… I've decided! It'll be you!"

Back in the real world.

Marin's eyes remained closed as she focused.

Suddenly, a flash of light surrounded her.

Buzz.

Marin's figure shifted and transformed.

Her long blonde hair darkened into a deep purple, and a set of elegant Gothic Lolita clothing materialized, covering her body.

Marin opened her eyes, delighted with her transformation.

"It's the real Shizuku-chan!"

(To be continued.)