DxD: Chapter 166/167

Chapter 166: Chuunibyou?

"The old school building?"

Hearing these words, Asuna paused for a moment before falling into deep thought.

As an ordinary student, she might not know much about the strange occurrences in the old building. But as the student council president, she was privy to some insider information.

For instance, there had been multiple incidents of chairs moving on their own.

Almost every student council member had claimed to witness it firsthand.

But...

Afterward, there were reports saying the old schoolhouse issue had been resolved.

However, when the student council investigated, they found clear signs that a fierce battle had taken place inside.

This unusual situation caused widespread panic among student council members and added another layer of mystery to the incident.

Asuna gently stroked her chin.

"I didn't expect it to be related to the Supernatural Investigation Club…"

If that's the case, then it's even harder to draw any conclusions about what the Supernatural Investigation Club is really involved with.


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Yuki Suou sat on the sofa across from Kaguya Shinomiya. She crossed her arms and legs, humming lightly.

"Kaguya~ Even though I'm your rival for the next student council president, still…"

Her gaze turned a little dark as she spoke with a low tone, "It's best not to provoke someone you can't afford to mess with~"

Kaguya frowned slightly and said coldly, "Don't worry, Miss Suou. Our Shinomiya family may not be as old as some traditional households, but we are by no means weak."

She narrowed her scarlet eyes, revealing a touch of pride.

Yuki Suou let out a melodramatic laugh.

"Then… I'll look forward to seeing how this plays out~"

But deep down, she had already taken Kaguya off the list of viable candidates for the next student council president.

She's hopeless.

She gave a clear warning. Why didn't she take the hint?

Yuki Suou knew Lynn.

As a family that once held great prestige, the Suou family's heritage far surpassed the modern rise of the Shinomiya family.

Naturally, they also had access to hidden knowledge of the supernatural world.

They knew about cursed spirits, monsters, Onmyoji… and more.

In fact, the Suou family had been actively seeking out those kinds of beings.

Because in a world where the supernatural exists, no matter how powerful your family is, if you lack supernatural strength, you're still weak.

For the Suou family to survive in the long run, they had to embrace the supernatural rather than reject it.

But…

That mindset came with risks.

In embracing the supernatural, the Suou family inevitably made mistakes.

Fortunately…

They managed to hire an exorcist just in time to suppress the situation.

That exorcist… was Lynn.

After the Supernatural Investigation Club became known in Shuchi'in, Yuki Suou finally realized:

That same Lynn… actually went to school with her.

Maybe…

She could do something for the family through this connection?

Hmm…

The Harem Club?

Yuki Suou fell into thought.

Vaguely, she felt like she was starting to understand some of Lynn's preferences.


---

"Yuki, do you know something?"

Suddenly, Asuna's voice pulled her out of her thoughts.

Yuki Suou looked up at her, shrugged, and said, "I know a bit, but…"

"If the president really wants to know, it's better to ask him directly than go through me."

She didn't dare reveal anything about Lynn casually. If she made him angry, it might bring disaster to the Suou family.

"I see…"

Asuna nodded thoughtfully.

Yuki Suou knew how powerful the Shinomiya family was, but she still warned Kaguya not to provoke someone she couldn't handle.

That meant…

In Yuki Suou's eyes, the Supernatural Investigation Club—or more precisely, its president—was someone even the Shinomiya family couldn't afford to offend?

Asuna remained calm on the surface, but internally she was a bit shaken.

The Supernatural Investigation Club…

I need to check it out myself…

Asuna was very curious.

Whether it was about the club's background or how they resolved the old schoolhouse incident—

She was deeply intrigued.


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After leaving the student council room…

Kaguya approached Hayasaka and asked with a frown, "Are you sure the president of the Supernatural Investigation Club has no background?"

Although she found it hard to believe there was anyone in Japan that the Shinomiya family couldn't deal with…

Yuki Suou's words had made her feel a bit uneasy.

Hayasaka calmly replied, "After a thorough investigation, it's confirmed. He really doesn't have any background."

With the Shinomiya family's power, they had checked all of Lynn's personal and financial records.

And yet…

There was nothing notable, aside from being an orphan who managed to purchase property through his own efforts.

However…

Hayasaka still had her doubts. She reminded her, "Even though it seems normal…"

"He's still someone Master Oko specifically instructed you to contact."

That point alone was enough to raise red flags.

Anyone that Shinomiya Oko himself designated could not possibly be just some ordinary person.

But…

Kaguya didn't seem to notice. Her brows relaxed, and she returned to her usual cold demeanor.

"Since there's nothing special, then it's fine."

With that, she walked away.

Watching her back, Hayasaka let out a silent sigh.


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The next day.

Supernatural Investigation Club.

There was a new resident nestled in Lynn's arms.

Inukimi had rushed back from the Warring States period, and then.

"!"

"You little thieving cat!"

Inukimi bared her fangs and glared at the curled-up Himari. The overwhelming aura of an ultimate-class devil burst forth.

Himari, curled in Lynn's arms, stiffened immediately. She instinctively buried herself deeper into Lynn's chest and started meowing.

Seeing this, Lynn patted Himari's head and looked at Inukimi.

"!"

Inukimi froze.

She retracted her aura and muttered, "Scheming little cat…"

Inukimi felt annoyed and frustrated… and then she felt herself being lifted.

Lynn held her in his arms and gently rubbed her ears.

Feeling the familiar touch, Inukimi immediately relaxed and squinted her eyes in comfort.

Lynn couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Having too many pets isn't necessarily a good thing…

After soothing Inukimi for a bit, he finally got down to business.

"How's the arrangement with the dog demon going?"

Inukimi opened her eyes slightly. "They've already been sent to hell to complete the entry procedures."

Lynn nodded.

With the first batch of dog demons entering Hell, operations there could soon resume.

Lynn narrowed his eyes, thinking about Hell's future development and planning.

Now that he had taken control of Japan's Hell, he wouldn't be satisfied with just that.

After all—

Just by helping Ai Enma become the administrator of Hell, he obtained the power of Yama.

So what if…

He could go one step further?

What if he could take control of the Hells in every world?

"Hades…"

To compete for the sovereignty of Hell, Hades would be a necessary opponent.

And Hades' strength…

Lynn rubbed his chin.

At the very least, it should be stronger than Sirzechs, right?

To be cautious…

He should first become a transcendent.

Also…

Lynn opened his system panel. In the [Devil's Contract], the world of Bleach came into view.

"If I remember correctly…"

"There's a Hell in the world of Bleach too, right?"

Lynn fell into deep thought.

Maybe…

Could he use his identity as Yama to do something in that Hell?

Just as he was lost in thought.

Knock knock!

Someone was at the door of the Supernatural Investigation Club.

Lynn sighed.

"Why are there so many people visiting the club lately?"

Despite grumbling, he still called out, "Come in."

Creak—

The door opened.

A beautiful girl with long chestnut-colored hair, dressed in the school uniform of Shuchi'in Academy, appeared.

She wore a gentle smile. "Sorry to bother you."

"Asuna?"

Lynn was slightly surprised.

So… Sword Art Online exists in this world too?

But…

He hadn't heard of any VRMMO game launches recently.

Asuna tilted her head slightly.

Was he talking to her?

Lynn came back to his senses and smiled. "Hello. Are you here to commission something?"

She smiled back. "I'm the student council president, Yuuki Asuna."

Lynn remained composed. "So, what brings the president to the Supernatural Investigation Club?"

Asuna hesitated for a moment, trying to organize her thoughts.

She couldn't just blurt out that someone reported the club was actually a Harem Club and that she came to investigate, right?

After a few seconds, she smiled politely. "I heard some rumors about the Supernatural Investigation Club and got curious, so I came to take a look."

Lynn chuckled. "They're probably not good rumors, huh?"

Harem Club.

As long as he was at Shuchi'in, there was no way Lynn wouldn't have heard those three words.

He even suspected that nickname came from Yukinoshita Yukino.

After all…

Wasn't she the one who first called it the Harem Club?

At the door—

Asuna tucked some hair behind her ear and pretended not to catch his implication. She then smiled gently.

"President Lynn, do you mind if I take a look around the club?"

Lynn casually patted Hime and Inukimi. "Be my guest."

With his permission, Asuna began looking around.

The clubroom was spacious and clearly had special approval.

It seemed the Supernatural Investigation Club accepted commissions to handle supernatural incidents?

But…

On-campus services were free, while off-campus ones had fees?

Asuna was surprised. "Does the club also accept outside commissions?"

"Obviously."

Lynn sounded a bit perfunctory.

Asuna smiled helplessly and looked over at the commission price list out of curiosity.

Devil?

Maou?

What was all this?

Was this a case of chuunibyou?

Also…

"I don't see any other club members?"

Asuna looked puzzled.

Wasn't this supposed to be a Harem Club?

It didn't look like one right now.

"Of course not. They're all out handling club work."

At that Asuna suddenly had a realization. A hint of cunning flashed in her eyes.

"Then…"

"President Lynn, do you mind if I accompany you during a club activity?"

She wanted to see for herself—were the club's "activities" really related to the supernatural?

Lynn raised his eyes and looked at Yuuki Asuna with a smile.

Just as she thought he was going to agree, she heard two simple words.

"I mind."

(To be continued.)

Chapter 167: Dumb Kaguya

"I Mind?"

Hearing those two words, Asuna's smile froze on her face.

This…

Wasn't how she imagined things going at all.

Lynn leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed.

Asuna stood there stiffly, unsure of what to say next.

An awkward silence filled the Supernatural Investigation Club room.

However…

As the student council president of Shuchiin, Asuna quickly regained her composure.

She focused her gaze on the commission board and smiled calmly once again. "If that's the case, then I won't press the issue, but…"

"I'd like to submit a commission to the Supernatural Investigation Club."

Hearing this, Lynn looked up at her and responded calmly, "The Supernatural Investigation Club only accepts cases related to supernatural phenomena."

"If it's just a normal request, please head left to the Service Club."

Asuna's eyelid twitched slightly.

Supernatural phenomena?

Where was she supposed to find one of those?

Asuna fell into thought, then suddenly remembered a strange girl at Shuchiin.

She rested her chin on her hand and narrowed her eyes, recalling the scene.

The day before, she saw a girl fall down a flight of stairs.

But…

Just as she was about to help her, the girl suddenly floated in midair, as if she had no weight at all!

That sight had completely shocked her.

But she still worked up the courage to ask about it, and the result…

She got ignored.

Still…

Thinking back, that moment when the girl floated—it had to be some kind of supernatural event, right?

Good!

Asuna now knew what her commission would be.

After a short pause, she spoke as if casually bringing it up, "I have a friend who fell down the stairs recently, but unexpectedly floated in the air."

She looked at Lynn with anticipation. "That should count as a supernatural event, right?"

Lynn nodded.

"Alright."

With Lynn's confirmation, Asuna didn't hesitate. "Then, how about asking President Lynn to help my friend investigate the situation?"

"Sure."

Lynn nodded again. "Bring your friend here."

"Uh…"

Asuna's expression froze.

Seeing this, Lynn raised a brow and asked, "What's wrong? Trouble?"

Asuna looked awkward. "A little…"

Since she was ignored last time, she had a feeling it'd be the same again this time.

Not to mention…

She didn't even know her friend's name.

"Um…"

Asuna hesitated, then said a bit sheepishly, "Could I ask President Lynn to come with me instead?"

Lynn didn't respond. He simply stared at her in silence.

Asuna shifted uncomfortably, crossing and uncrossing her legs, then suddenly changed the subject. "Isn't the Supernatural Investigation Club's activity room kind of cramped?"

"I noticed there are two empty rooms next door. How about allocating them to the club?"

Creak—

Lynn stood up.

"Let's go, President Yuuki."

The Supernatural Investigation Club's room was indeed a bit small.

Seeing this, Asuna smiled brightly.


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A few minutes later.

Outside the Student Council Room.

"Is your friend a member of the student council?"

Lynn asked casually as they walked.

Yuuki Asuna smiled. "No. I meant my friend's name is recorded in the student council room."

Lynn: "?"

Creak—

Asuna opened the student council room door.

Inside were three familiar faces.

Fujiwara Chika, Kaguya Shinomiya, and Yuki Suou.

Plus Yuuki Asuna beside him.

All elite members from distinguished families.

Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly.

The entire Service Club was already under his thumb. It wouldn't be that strange to bring the student council under him too, right?

"Whoa! The president brought a guy with her!"

Fujiwara Chika rushed over and shouted in excitement!

She put her hands behind her back, lifted her chin slightly, and blinked her ocean-blue eyes as she stared at Lynn with curiosity.

The gossip queen was fully activated.

Seeing this, Asuna pressed her forehead and pushed her back.

Then she introduced him. "This is Lynn, president of the Supernatural Investigation Club."

"Huh?"

Chika blinked, then subconsciously looked toward Kaguya sitting on the sofa.

Kaguya also paused. Her scarlet eyes swept over with a cold, scrutinizing gaze.

Yuki Suou stepped forward quickly, switching to her lady-of-the-house mode and greeted him with elegant courtesy. "Greetings, Master Lynn."

Lynn glanced at her and responded in recognition. "Ah, so it's Miss Suou…"

Yuki Suou smiled. "Master Lynn, just call me Yuki."

"Alright, alright. But President Lynn and I have some business to discuss. Let's catch up another time."

Asuna promptly pushed both her and Chika aside and walked in with Lynn.

"President."

Suddenly, Kaguya's cold voice echoed.

She stared at Lynn expressionlessly.

"Bringing such a man into the student council room… won't it contaminate the air?"

Asuna froze, her eye twitching. "Kaguya, don't say unnecessary things."

Yuki Suou pursed her lips and gave Kaguya a gloating look.

Oh my!

Someone's about to get burned~

Chika scratched her head in confusion.

Hearing Kaguya's words, Lynn's eyes narrowed slightly.

From the beginning, he had sensed her hostility.

He didn't know why.

But…

The last person to provoke him like this was Yukino.

Now she was kneeling on the floor singing "Conquer."

But—

"Unnecessary?"

Kaguya's voice sounded again.

She frowned. "I don't think my words are unnecessary."

The words fell.

Yuki Suou held her breath.

Kaguya, you're fearless!

Kaguya's crimson gaze swept toward Lynn, and she spoke in a serious tone.

"If you breathe the same air as this kind of dirty man, you might get pregnant."

Yuki Suou: "?"

Chika stared at her wide-eyed. "Kaguya, Kaguya!?"

Asuna held her forehead.

Yuki Suou couldn't hold it in anymore. "Are you being sarcastic or are you serious?"

Kaguya glanced at her indifferently. "I have no interest in such foolishness."

In other words…

"You're serious about the pregnancy thing?"

Yuki Suou stared at her in disbelief.

Kaguya frowned. "What's the problem?"

That man had a vulgar aura, the student council windows weren't open, and the air wasn't circulating properly.

According to the calculations of her genius-level intellect, pregnancy was within the realm of possibility, right?

"No, no, no."

Yuki Suou quickly shook her head. "No problem, absolutely no problem!"

She gave Kaguya a thumbs-up.

"Kaguya, you really are a genius!"

Kaguya narrowed her eyes.

It sounded like praise, but…

Why did she feel a little uncomfortable?

Forget it.

Unable to figure it out, she stopped thinking about it. She picked up her black tea and said coldly, "Anyway, I refuse to stay in the same space as him."

"Then you can leave."

Suddenly, Lynn appeared right in front of Kaguya, looking down at her.

Kaguya's hand trembled, and tea spilled slightly from her cup. But she clearly had no time to worry about that.

When?!

Before she could even process what happened, she felt herself being lifted.

The next moment—

The student council room door swung open.

Thud!

Kaguya was thrown out, landing on the hallway floor like a dazed duck.

"Now you don't have to worry about getting pregnant."

Right after that, Kaguya heard a click.

The student council room door closed shut.

Kaguya: "?"

What just happened?


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Inside the student council room.

Yuuki Asuna looked apologetic. "I'm sorry. I didn't expect things to go like that."

Lynn shook his head and calmly said, "Weren't you looking for your friend's name?"

Asuna paused for a moment, then gave an awkward smile and opened the student files.

Seeing this, Lynn looked at her oddly.

Friend?

Asuna was a little distracted.

That speed just now…

Was that supernatural?

It was like he blinked and was suddenly in front of Kaguya.

On the side, Yuki Suou suddenly said, "I'll help too."

Asuna snapped out of it and began describing the student's traits.

Meanwhile…

Chika poked Lynn with a curious expression.

"Hey~"

Lynn looked down at her.

"Was that really a superpower just now?!"

Fujiwara Chika's eyes sparkled with excitement, gesturing wildly with her hands.

"Whoosh! You appeared in front of Kaguya!"

Her words caused Yuuki Asuna to pause while flipping through the files. Her eyes kept drifting over, clearly interested too.

Seeing this, Lynn suddenly disappeared from her sight.

Fujiwara Chika: "!"

Her eyes widened, and the next second, she felt a large hand press down on her head.

Then Lynn's voice came from behind her.

"You mean this?"

Chika's heart skipped a beat!

"Wow, amazing!!"

Her eyes gleamed, and she immediately hugged Lynn's arm, her voice pleading. "Can I too? Can I learn it too?!"

Lynn squinted slightly.

It felt like his arm was being submerged in an ocean…

Suddenly—

"Found it!!"

Yuki Suou waved a student file, her voice loud with excitement!

Yuuki Asuna quickly took it from her.

She scanned the photo, then confirmed, "Yes, it's her!"

"Senjougahara Hitagi!"

Lynn's eyes narrowed.

Another familiar name…

"Class 3, Grade 2."

After confirming her name and class, Yuuki Asuna smiled and gently pulled Lynn's arm from Chika's grasp.

"Let's go, President Lynn."

"Eh—"

Chika looked disappointed.

She hadn't even gotten the secret to getting superpowers yet…


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Outside the student council room.

Kaguya was still sitting on the floor, lost in thought about what had just happened.

Also…

Her butt hurt.

Click—

Suddenly, the door opened.

Hearing the sound, she instinctively looked up—and met Lynn's indifferent gaze.

Eek!

Kaguya's body froze instantly.

So intimidating!!!

(To be continued.)