DxD: Chapter 192/194

Chapter 192: Sacred Gear
Katerea stared at the Evil Piece in Lynn's hand, and a flash of realization appeared in her eyes.

Is he planning to take Ingvild as his Peerage member?

Could it be...?

Katerea glanced at the sleeping Ingvild with a strange expression.

There's no point in making a sleeping beauty like this your wife, right?

Well... that's not entirely true either.

Sleeping Beauty still has the value of being Sleeping Beauty.

Besides…

Ingvild has an exquisite appearance and wields a weapon that seems like a gift from the gods.

At the same time.

Without hesitation, Lynn directly pressed the Evil Piece into Ingvild Leviathan's body.

Buzz.

A flash of light passed through.

[Ding! You have obtained the Peerage member, Ingvild Leviathan!]

[Ding! Your Peerage member, Ingvild Leviathan, has been reincarnated as a special devil!]

At the same moment, a surge of power fed back from Ingvild Leviathan into Lynn's body.

Lynn ignored the system prompt for now, simply staring at Ingvild Leviathan's beautiful form.

After a moment, the light faded, and the Blessing information of Ingvild Leviathan appeared before his eyes.

[Ingvild Leviathan]
Rank: Ultimate-Class Devil
Class: Bishop
Race: Devil
Owner: Lynn Valefor

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

Class Skills:
• Magic Enhancement

Sacred Gear:
[Nereid Kyrie (Poem of Endless Green Sea)]
• Controls dragons through chanting (includes weakening and strengthening effects)
• Domination over the oceans

Innate Abilities:
• [Tidal Devil]
Deep Sea Resonance: When in water, all abilities increase by 50%, and magic recovery speed doubles.

Can sense the flow of all water veins and predict the trajectory of enemy water-based attacks.

• Heir of Chaos: When health drops below 30%, summons Leviathan's Shadow.

Releases a wide-range mental disruption (inflicting fear and confusion).

Absorbs enemy magic power and converts it into vitality.

• Devil Transformation (Aria of the Tides): Manipulates liquid substances like water, blood, and venom through singing.

Can shape these into weapons or barriers.

Holds absolute dominion over marine life, including mythical creatures such as the Kraken.

Developmental Abilities:
• Magic: S
• Summon: S
...

Ultimate-class devil…

Lynn raised an eyebrow.

If he remembered correctly, Ingvild Leviathan was supposed to be a half-blood devil.

And she had been asleep for over a hundred years.

He hadn't expected her to possess such overwhelming power.

Lynn pondered for a moment, then lowered his gaze.

"Sacred Gear…"

His eyes narrowed slightly.

It seems there have been new developments.

The god-slaying weapon Ingvild Leviathan wields was recognized in her Blessing data.
More importantly…

The reason Ingvild possesses the strength of an ultimate-class devil is likely because of this Sacred Gear.

Lynn had a vague suspicion.

After all, it is a divine destroyer.

He shifted his attention to the ability [Nereid Kyrie (Poem of Endless Green Sea)].

One aspect controls dragons, while the other commands the oceans. Both are formidable powers.

Combined with her [Tidal Devil] skill, she is yet another valuable addition.

And then…

[Ding! You have acquired the Tidal Concept!]

Lynn's brow lifted again.

Within the space of the [Evil Piece], aside from the Sun and the Concept of Gravity, there now existed the Concept of Tides.

Lynn touched his chin thoughtfully as he entered the [Evil Piece] space to investigate.

He noticed a peculiar attraction between each constellation and every Evil Piece, causing tidal fluctuations from time to time.

"So this is the tide…"

Lynn stroked his chin and murmured, "This place is really starting to resemble a complete universe."

"Hm…"

Suddenly.

The purple-haired girl lying in the ice coffin let out a soft moan, pulling Lynn's attention away from the [Evil Piece] space.

Ingvild Leviathan slowly opened her eyes, confusion flickering within them.

Then, Lynn's face came into focus.

"You're awake," he said calmly. "The procedure was successful."

Ingvild Leviathan: "?"

She looked dazed for a moment.

Procedure?

What procedure?

But…

She did feel… a little cool…

Ingvild lowered her gaze—and immediately froze.

No… no clothes?!

"Ahhh!"

Ingvild Leviathan snapped awake, screaming as she curled her body up tightly.

She glanced timidly at Lynn, her blush faint but fierce, wrapping herself even more tightly.

"Ingvild, you're finally awake."

Katerea stepped forward, though her gaze couldn't help but drift toward the marking engraved on Ingvild's body.

What is that?

She couldn't understand the writing.

But…

Could this be some sort of reincarnation ceremony?

Katerea was curious.

Hearing the familiar voice, Ingvild slowly raised her head, surprised.

"Katerea!"

She quickly asked, "How long have I been asleep?"

Katerea shrugged casually. "Over a hundred years, give or take."

"?"

Ingvild froze, a complicated emotion flashing across her eyes.

"So… just from a nap, I went from a 17-year-old girl to a 100-year-old grandma?"

And that wasn't even the worst of it.

More than a hundred years had passed—her family members were probably…

Ingvild's eyes filled with sorrow.

She was a half-human, half-devil hybrid who had once lived among humans.

It was only because of her devil sleeping disease that she had followed Katerea here.

And in the end…

She had slept for more than a century.

Smack!

Katerea smacked her on the head, frowning. "Hey, I'm older than you!"

"Ah—ow!"

Ingvild yelped, rubbing her forehead instinctively, but then turned toward Lynn, cautiously presenting herself.

As she sensed Lynn's gaze, she froze, then quickly covered her chest and other vital areas.

Turning her head stiffly, she whispered, "Katerea, this… this is…?"

Katerea looked at her strangely. "Your master."

"Master?!"

Ingvild's head snapped up, eyes wide, heart pounding wildly as she stared at Lynn.

Katerea continued, "Your devil sleeping disease was also cured by your master."

"Otherwise, who knows how long you would have stayed asleep."

"Eh…?"

Ingvild blinked, staring cautiously at Lynn.

So… this man was the one who had saved her?

Inevitably, Ingvild thought of the story of Sleeping Beauty and the prince who awakened her.

Her face flushed red, and she lowered her head shyly, too embarrassed to meet Lynn's eyes.

"I… I will repay you…"

Seeing this, Lynn smiled faintly and gently stroked her thick purple hair.

"You've already repaid me."

"Huh?"

Ingvild blinked, confused.

Lynn pointed toward the Blessing inscription on her chest.

"Your body already bears my mark."

Ingvild's eyes widened. She lowered her head, staring at the unfamiliar runes etched into her skin.

She also recalled the word Katerea had just mentioned…

Master.

Her heart began to race again.

So…

Does that mean everything about her now belongs to this man?

Ingvild felt a strange, indescribable mix of emotions.

When she awoke, not only had she aged over a hundred years, but she had lost her family—and gained a new master.

Lynn rubbed her head once again and said lightly, "Move your hands away."

"!"

Ingvild snapped back to reality, her eyes wide as she looked down at herself.

Move… my hands?

But…

What should I do?

Her face instantly turned bright red, her ears burning.

But…

If it's the master's order…

And…

I promised to repay him…

"…Haa…"

Taking several deep breaths, Ingvild stiffly moved her hands away.

Seeing this, Lynn copied down her Blessing information.

Afterward, Ingvild remained frozen, staring blankly, eyes filled with confusion.

Lynn patiently explained the contents of her Blessing.

"I see…"

Katerea's eyes flickered, muttering under her breath.

Isn't this basically a cheat that allows infinite growth?

Bang!

Katerea's heart raced wildly.

She looked at Ingvild, her heart filling with complicated emotions.

Ingvild… you're so lucky.

I wonder…

Is there any chance I could also obtain Lynn's Blessing mark?

Driven by this thought, Katerea gritted her teeth and without hesitation knelt down before Lynn.

"Lord Lynn, Katerea is willing to serve you at any cost!"

Lynn raised an eyebrow, looking down at her with a faint smile.

Katerea's body stiffened immediately, tension filling the air. She didn't dare to breathe.

Time passed slowly.

The space around them grew heavier.

Sweat began to bead on Katerea's forehead.

Lynn said nothing, but the pressure alone was suffocating.

Was he… planning to kill her?

Just as Katerea was about to lose hope, Lynn finally spoke.

"Alright."

Katerea's eyes widened in shock, her body relaxing all at once.

With a soft thud, she collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.

It wasn't until then that she realized she was drenched in sweat.

Katerea looked as if she had survived a disaster.

For a moment, she had truly thought she was going to die.

Luckily…

Thankfully…

She raised her head, forcing a smile as she looked up at Lynn.

Lynn's expression remained calm.

The [Evil Piece] responded to Katerea Leviathan, confirming that she indeed possessed the potential to become a Peerage member.

More importantly, her Maou-level power was truly tempting.

So far, he had only experienced the feedback from highest-class devils.

And now…

Lynn lowered his gaze, his voice flat.

"Take it off."

(To be continued.)

Chapter 193: Transcendent
Hearing Lynn's command.

Although Katerea felt a bit weak, she still began undressing without any hesitation.

After witnessing the entire process of Ingvild Leviathan's reincarnation ceremony, Katerea had no objections to Lynn's request.

In fact, she even added a little flair of her own.

Originally, she only needed to expose her upper body, but she deliberately stripped completely.

Lynn looked at the dark-skinned woman standing before him and couldn't help but feel that he had been having an unusual streak of affinity with dark-skinned beauties lately.

Without delay, he condensed the Evil Piece and pressed it directly against Katerea Leviathan's chest.

"Mmm~"

The cold touch made Katerea's body tremble slightly.

A strange, indescribable sensation surged through her body, causing her to let out a soft moan.

The wounds on her body, which had been corroded by the power of light, began to heal under the effect of the reincarnation ritual.

Crack—

Faintly, Katerea seemed to hear the sound of something breaking inside her.

Suddenly, she felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her body.

Her heart began to race, her blood boiling uncontrollably.

Katerea's breathing grew rapid. Both her mind and body were overwhelmed with excitement at the same time.

The strength that had been stagnant for so long suddenly felt as if its restraints had been removed.

As expected!

A flash of enlightenment appeared in Katerea's eyes.

The Blessing had completely shattered the chains that bound her!

Clenching her fists tightly, Katerea trembled with excitement.

She knew her condition well.

Three hundred years.

Her power had been stagnant for three hundred long years.

Those three hundred years had taught her one painful truth.

She had limits.

No, not just her. The other members of the Old Maou Faction also had their limits.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have sought the power of the Infinite Dragon, nor would they have joined the so-called Khaos Brigade.

But now…

The power of the ophi' snakes?

Hmph!

She, Katerea Leviathan, no longer needed it at all.

Just as Katerea was struggling to calm her racing heart, a system prompt echoed in Lynn's mind.

[Ding! You have obtained the Peerage member, Katerea Leviathan!]

"…"

That's it?

Lynn's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Katerea didn't reincarnate as a special devil?

But…

Lynn touched his chin. This outcome wasn't entirely unexpected.

It was just a bit of a shame.

Katerea Leviathan was his first Maou-level Peerage member.

Putting aside that small regret, Lynn looked at the marking on Katerea's chest.

As the glow faded, the Blessing inscription appeared quietly.


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[Katerea Leviathan]
Rank: Satan-Class Devil
Class: Bishop
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor

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

Class Skills:
• Magic Enhancement

Innate Abilities:
• [Devil's Skeleton]

All magic attacks carry a Chaos Corrosion effect, continuously weakening the enemy's defense.

When health falls below 50%, magic output increases by 50%.


• [Serpent Contract of Ophis]

Summon the Phantom of the Infinite Dragon.

Effects: Increases all stats by 30%, casting time reduced to instant.

Activates Space Blockade, preventing enemies within range from using teleportation or escape abilities.


• [The End Is the Same]

When HP drops below 10%, triggers a self-destruction ritual.

Transforms the body into abyssal tentacles to bind the enemy, releasing a magic annihilation explosion with a radius of one kilometer.

Explosion damage ignores enemy magic resistance. Success rate of self-sacrifice: 100%.



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Lynn stroked his chin, examining Katerea's Blessing information.

For a Maou-Class devil, her Innate Abilities were a bit on the plain side.

The [Serpent Contract of Ophis] clearly stemmed from the snake's power within her.

[The End Is the Same] was likely the self-destruction technique mentioned in the original work.

Seeing this skill, Lynn couldn't help but wonder why Katerea hadn't used it against him earlier.

Not that it would have worked.

Lynn copied down Katerea's Blessing details.

At the same time, an idea crossed his mind.

Accept feedback from Katerea Leviathan.

Boom!!

In an instant.

It felt as though an explosion went off inside Lynn's body.

Both his magic power and physical strength began to rise rapidly, almost unnaturally.

Crack—

A sound like shattering glass echoed in his ears.

The thick membrane between him and the Transcendent level was violently pierced through.

At the same time.

The level indicator in front of Lynn's eyes changed.

The words "Satan-Class" faded away, replaced by three large characters:

Transcendent.

Katerea held her Blessing inscription in her hands, but her gaze was locked on Lynn.

She stared blankly at her master.

At that very moment, Lynn's aura had surged upward like a rocket.

Although he suppressed the outburst quickly, Katerea was certain she hadn't imagined it.

That momentum…

It was absolutely beyond the Maou-Class.

Transcendent?

The word echoed in Katerea's mind, but for a moment, she was hesitant to believe it.

She had just pledged herself to this man, and he had already become a Transcendent?

What kind of absurd luck was this?

Katerea's emotions were in complete chaos. Her breathing grew heavier.

A blessing in disguise?

For the first time in her long, unfortunate life, Katerea Leviathan felt the benefits of clinging to someone truly powerful.

What on earth is this devil?

From this moment forward, she would be the new Leviathan.

A faint hope began to rise in Katerea's heart.

With Lynn's strength and his natural suppression of other devils, the Underworld would surely fall into his hands sooner or later.

Perhaps the Leviathan bloodline could shine again.

Katerea felt a growing sense of anticipation.

But…

She had just joined Lynn's Peerage and had no real status yet.

She needed to find a way.

Katerea's eyes turned slightly unfocused.

Then, after a brief moment of thought, her eyes lit up with a sudden idea.

After some time.

Having fully absorbed the massive boost in strength, Lynn slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was Katerea kneeling on the ground, her eyes filled with charm.

"Lord Lynn, I have offended you before. Now that I have received your Blessing…"

"Katerea feels uneasy. Please… bestow upon me your grace."

Katerea's intention was crystal clear.

As long as she could bear Lynn's child, inheriting the Leviathan bloodline, her position would be secure.

Lynn raised an eyebrow, stroking his chin as he looked at Katerea with interest.

He hadn't expected her to take this approach.

But…

There was no reason for Lynn to refuse the gift being offered so willingly.

He reached out, pulling Katerea into his arms, and pressed her down onto Ingvild Leviathan's ice coffin.

Ingvild Leviathan: "?"

(To be continued.)

Chapter 194: Gift For Serafall
Tokyo.

Serafall arrives for backup.

But…

"Late again, huh?"

Serafall sighed, feeling helpless.

It was the same back in Kuoh Town, and now it's happening again here in Tokyo!

Shirona Kuraki smiled awkwardly. "Sorry, we didn't expect this either."

What they thought would be a catastrophic event had been effortlessly resolved by a mysterious powerhouse who suddenly appeared.

Even now, Shirona still found it hard to believe.

"This has nothing to do with you."

Serafall waved her hand casually. "After all, it's that Lynn Valefor…"

Thinking of this, Serafall clicked her tongue in frustration.

She and Sirzechs had long suspected that the Old Maou Faction would target Lynn.

But…

The result was the same as what happened to Kokabiel!

The key point was that this time, the enemy wasn't someone Kokabiel could handle!

Not only were there two Satan-Class devils among them, but one of them was even a Leviathan-bloodline Maou!

Even if she had faced these two personally, it wouldn't have been easy to overcome this crisis.

Tch.

Sirzechs even asked her to come and assist Lynn.

But honestly, she couldn't figure him out at all.

Serafall was growing more and more suspicious about the Lynn from five hundred years ago.

Otherwise, how could there be so many coincidences?

The problem was, during their last encounter, she hadn't felt that same overwhelming pressure from Lynn that she remembered from five centuries ago.

That was why she had been hesitant.

But now… her suspicions were getting stronger.

Still…

He really went straight into the Old Maou Faction's lair?

When she heard the news, Serafall was genuinely surprised.

This guy was not only skilled but also ridiculously bold.

But…

If he truly is that Lynn Valefor from back then, then maybe there's nothing to worry about after all.

Serafall stroked her chin thoughtfully before finally sighing. "Well… let's go have a look."

They had some guesses about the locations connected to the Old Maou Faction. If they investigated one by one, they might uncover some clues.

Besides…

If Lynn was involved, there was bound to be some commotion.

With that thought, Serafall ignored the other members of the Lion King Organization and used teleportation magic to return to the Underworld.

Meanwhile.

After Serafall left, Shirona Kuraki fell into deep thought.

She kept thinking about the name Serafall had just mentioned.

Lynn Valefor…

So…

Was this the person who had saved Tokyo this time?

Lynn…

Shirona quietly repeated the name to herself, then suddenly froze.

Lynn Group!!

Her eyes widened sharply.

Lynn and the Lynn Group!

There was no way that was just a coincidence. Even if someone beat her to death, she wouldn't believe it!

Damn it!

Shirona suddenly began to panic.

Kirasaka Sayaka was still undercover inside the Lynn Group!

If Lynn misunderstood their intentions, the Lion King Organization would be in serious trouble!

Immediately, Shirona called out to .

A moment later.

Yukari, who had transformed into a black cat, gave her an annoyed look. "You really treat me like a convenient tool, huh?"

Shirona ignored the complaint and quickly explained the situation regarding Lynn and the Lynn Group.

After listening, Yukari's expression turned serious. She fully understood the gravity of the situation.

Her precious disciple was still in the middle of a covert mission.

Realizing this, Yukari could no longer sit still.

There was no time to report through formal channels. She hurriedly called Kirasaka Sayaka directly.

"Kirasaka, your mission is over!"

"Return immediately!!"

"…Return?"

Suddenly, an unfamiliar, mature female voice came from the other end of the line. It was clearly not Kirasaka Sayaka's voice.

Hearing this, both Shirona and Yukari froze, their hearts tightening.

"She can't come back."

The voice was followed by faint sobbing.

"Uu…"

"Uuuu…"

"Uuuuuuuu—"

Beep, beep, beep—

The call disconnected.

Shirona: "?"

Yukari: "?"

What exactly was happening on the other end of the line?!

Yukari's heart trembled as disturbing thoughts crossed her mind, reminding her of certain "secret investigator" stories.

"Kirasaka… I'm so sorry for you…"

Just imagining the tragic fate that might befall Kirasaka Sayaka, Yukari's eyes began to tear up.

Why did someone like Kirasaka, who was terrified of men, have to suffer something like this?

Shirona remained silent for a while before reaching out and patting Yukari on the shoulder, speaking with regret.

"My condolences…"

She could only pray that Kirasaka wouldn't expose the Lion King Organization.

But…

Could that really be avoided?

Shirona's expression turned grim.

She knew they had to find a way to eliminate this potential threat.

A look of determination flashed across Shirona's eyes.

…

In the Underworld.

At the stronghold of the Old Maou Faction.

Serafall quietly approached the area where the commotion had been reported.

But…

The place was already eerily desolate.

Serafall: "?"

"So quiet?"

Could it be…

The Old Maou Faction has already been wiped out?

Suddenly.

A faint but peculiar sound reached her ears.

Serafall's expression hardened as she focused and pricked up her ears to listen.

Pah, pah, pah!!

Serafall: "?"

"There's still… fighting?"

She immediately flew toward the source of the sound.

Meanwhile.

Inside the chamber where Ingvild Leviathan slept.

Lynn raised an eyebrow, sensing something.

Is there a curious little cat sneaking around outside?

He thought about it briefly, but then decided to let it go.

Consider it a free show. A little gift for the intruder.

Outside.

Serafall crept closer cautiously, her expression serious.

But the closer she got, the stranger her expression became.

Why…

Why did it sound like more than just the sound of combat?

There were… very clear, high-pitched noises mixed in.

Serafall peeked around the corner quietly.

In the next instant, she froze in place.

Smack, smack, smack!!

Gulp.

Serafall swallowed hard, her mind going blank.

If she remembered correctly…

Wasn't the one inside that ice coffin supposed to be the Leviathan of the Old Maou Faction?

Why… why was this happening?!

Serafall squeezed her thighs together, her head spinning.

Her breathing became shaky. She continued eavesdropping for a moment before finally clenching her legs tightly and fleeing in a flustered panic.

The next day.

Ingvild Leviathan stared at the pale white marks left on Katerea Leviathan's brown skin, her face still flushed bright red.

She pressed her thighs together, fidgeting slightly. She could clearly feel the stickiness between them.

"Haa… mm…"

Ingvild couldn't help but let out a soft moan, her heart racing uncontrollably.

Ever since waking up, she had been hit by one shocking event after another.

First, she'd gained a master.

Then came the Blessing system and everything else that followed.

And finally…

Ingvild bit her lip, her emotions in turmoil.

It felt like her once-pure soul had been thoroughly stained.

Smack!

Suddenly, the sound of a crisp slap echoed through the air.

Ingvild immediately shrank back like a startled kitten, the events of the previous day flashing through her mind.

Lynn gave Katerea Leviathan's backside a firm slap, causing a stream of water to flow out instantly.

"Hmph~"

Katerea let out a soft snort, then slowly opened her hazy eyes and looked at Lynn, dazed.

"Don't just lie there. Time to get up."

…

Back in Tokyo.

Lynn once again stepped through the gates of Shuchiin Academy.

After resting for the night, the academy looked as if it had never been attacked. Everything appeared peaceful.

But the frequent glances cast toward Lynn revealed an unusual tension in the air.

Emotions like fear, dread, awe, worship, admiration, and even love were all mixed together.

Lynn remained calm, ignoring these gazes as he walked straight toward Natsuki Minamiya's office.

When she saw him, Natsuki gave him an annoyed glare.

"So you finally remembered to come back?"

There had been no word from him all night. She had been seriously worried that something might have gone wrong.

After all, that was the lair of the Old Maou Faction!

Natsuki had spent the entire night in anxious worry.

Her phone was nearly broken from how many times she tried to reach him.

She had even considered heading there herself to check on him.

But she realized she didn't even know the exact location of the Old Maou Faction's base.

Lynn simply shrugged without saying anything.

He couldn't exactly tell Natsuki that he had spent the entire night entangled with Katerea, could he?

Natsuki rolled her eyes at him but eventually sighed.

"I really didn't expect you to have grown this powerful."

She had been genuinely shocked watching him in action yesterday.

Especially when he suppressed two Satan-Class devils so effortlessly.

It was almost unbelievable.

All of that had unfolded right before her eyes, and she still couldn't comprehend how he had done it.

And…

"Did you really wipe out the Old Maou Faction completely?"

Natsuki still found it hard to believe, but when she saw Lynn standing there unharmed, she knew the answer.

Lynn gave a faint smile, not bothering to respond.

The fact that he was here, safe and sound, was all the answer she needed.

(To be continued.)