DxD: Chapter 148/150

Chapter 148: Punishment Time

"Hey?"

Pinch!

Lynn punched her in annoyance.

"Ow! That hurt!"

Kuroka squatted down, clutching her head in pain, then looked up at Lynn with teary eyes, feigning innocence.

"Master~ I just came to pick up my sister~"

Lynn's eyelids twitched.

Pick up her sister?

He'd seen this act before. He knew exactly how Kuroka would twist things without needing to think too hard.

Didn't she see that Rias was about to trigger a defeat CG?

Just as he was about to say something.

"Master?!"

Rias and Akeno suddenly exclaimed, their pupils trembling in shock!

"So… you're the man who wants to sleep with Koneko?!"

Akeno blurted out.

Then she immediately felt embarrassed.

Why did she have to say something so outrageous?!

Lynn's eyelids twitched again as he glanced at Kuroka.

This cat must've said something weird again, right?

Kuroka: "..."

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Location shift: Occult Research Club.

Rias and Akeno were still stunned, unable to recover from the shock of hearing Kuroka call him "Master."

Meanwhile, Lynn ordered calmly like a proper master, "Kuroka, go make some tea."

"Okay, meow~"

Kuroka responded cutely.

Seeing this, Rias and Akeno's pupils trembled again!

This… this obedient?

Is this still Kuroka?

Is this really the same SS-level threat who was wanted by the underworld and instead killed her pursuers?

Not long ago, she even defeated two High-Class Devils with a single move!

Rias and Akeno secretly smacked their lips, exchanged glances, and turned their eyes to Lynn.

Lynn, how the hell did you do it? Even…

This scene felt a little too surreal.

Just a moment ago, she had been in despair, forced to watch helplessly as Kuroka tried to abduct Koneko.

But as soon as Lynn appeared, the entire situation flipped!

Wasn't that reversal way too dramatic?

Akeno was also in a daze.

The rapid shift in events had left her thoughts in chaos.

Especially the relationship between Lynn and Kuroka.

Master and servant?

Kuroka, who had just been so overwhelmingly strong…

Was actually subdued by Lynn?

Akeno stared blankly.

Then she recalled the black lightning from earlier—right!

Back then, she already suspected this man wasn't simple!

Meanwhile, Koneko curled up on the sofa with a gloomy face.

It's over!

Her sister's relationship with Senpai had been exposed to the president!

She was feeling uneasy.

Sis, please don't make trouble for Senpai!

On the other side…

After understanding the full situation, Lynn was speechless.

He had responded to the call from Rias's flyer, thinking Kokabiel was attacking Kuoh Academy…

And this was what he found?

He'd shown up in the middle of a party!

Lynn was a bit annoyed.

"Master~ Tea, meow~"

Kuroka placed the tea in front of Lynn with a flattering smile.

But she instantly froze under his gaze.

"Meow!"

Kuroka shivered, then crawled onto Lynn's lap and raised her hips.

"Master~ Kuroka was wrong, meow~"

Tears filled her eyes. "Please, Master, punish me~"

Lynn was still furious, and his hand came down with a smack!

SMACK!

The sharp sound echoed like firecrackers in a small room!

"Meow!"

Kuroka's yelp had a strange mix of pain and... pleasure?

Rias and Akeno stared, mouths wide open.

That SS-level threat reputation was definitely cracking…

And the way she obediently accepted punishment?

That wasn't how she acted with them!

At the same time, Rias and Akeno both felt their bodies tense slightly on the sofa, instinctively tightening their backsides.

Lynn's hands looked… quite powerful.

…

After a while, Lynn's anger subsided.

He gently played with Kuroka's tail and smiled at Rias and Akeno.

"Sorry to cause you trouble."

Rias and Akeno quickly shook their heads and replied in unison, "It's fine!"

Then they realized they'd reacted too strongly.

Rias took a deep breath, brushed her red hair behind her ear, and forced a smile.

"She's been punished already…"

"But…"

Her eyes sparkled with surprise. "Has Kuroka really become your Peerage member?"

Lynn shrugged. "Didn't you just see it?"

"It's just…"

Rias murmured, "It feels a little unreal…"

That terrifying Kuroka, actually part of Lynn's Peerage?

Even after hearing and seeing it, Rias still found it hard to believe.

That was Kuroka, an Ultimate-Class Devil at the top of the Underworld!

And yet…

The facts were right in front of her. She had no choice but to believe.

But why?

How did Lynn pull this off?

Rias was curious, but…

Suddenly, her expression turned serious. "Lynn, do you know what Kuroka did?"

She had killed her own Master!

Although it was later revealed that the High-Class Devil had conducted excessive experiments…

Killing one's Master was still an unforgivable crime in the Underworld!

Rias didn't want Lynn to make the same mistake.

"Of course."

Lynn responded casually.

Rias froze.

Akeno nudged her waist and gestured toward Lynn's lap.

Looking down, Rias saw Kuroka nuzzling against Lynn's thigh like a spoiled cat, her expression blissful and intoxicated.

"It's Master's scent~"

Lynn held Kuroka's tail, which swayed contentedly in his hand.

Completely tamed.

Rias's expression turned complicated.

Kuroka, you're an Ultimate-Class Devil!

Show some dignity!

Looking like that, what about her and Akeno, who were easily defeated before?

Koneko sat on the sofa, staring silently at the blissful Kuroka.

She pursed her lips and clenched her fists.

So jealous…

Her sister really was a formidable opponent!

Rias turned away, forcing a smile. "Alright, alright."

"But…"

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Kuroka is still a dangerous criminal wanted by the Underworld."

"If they find out…"

Rias looked worried.

Once the Underworld learned of this, Lynn would definitely be targeted.

After all, Kuroka had killed many Devils during her escape.

That's why she was listed as an SS-level threat!

Rias already saw Lynn as a close friend and didn't want him to get hurt.

After thinking it through, she declared firmly, "I'll talk to my brother and ask him to revoke Kuroka's wanted status!"

Akeno's eyes widened in surprise and glanced at Rias in disbelief.

There was a Fallen Angel commander living in town, and Rias never once considered asking Lord Sirzechs for help.

But for Lynn…

She was willing to go that far?

Akeno's gaze dimmed slightly.

Rias…

And you say you have no feelings for Sona's fiancé?

Look at yourself. Still trying to act like you're not interested?

Lynn was slightly surprised but waved it off. "No need. I'll handle Kuroka's situation myself."

After all, he was a Super-Class Devil now.

And if he activated all his buffs…

Just the Spark Acceleration buff from [Crown of Aries] already gave him pseudo-light speed.

He was that strong now.

Lynn straightened up slightly.

He was no longer someone who needed to rely on others.

Rias looked stunned at his rejection, then nodded, a little dejected. "Alright…"

But…

Even if she was rejected, she still planned to do it.

Lynn didn't need to know.

A smile crept up the corners of her mouth.

What was this?

The woman behind Lynn?

Akeno, who had been with Rias for years, instantly knew what she was thinking when she saw that look.

This hopeless expression… was irritating.

She narrowed her eyes and suddenly said, "Ah~"

"If Miss Kuroka is Mr. Lynn's Peerage member… then kidnapping Koneko… was that your idea, Mr. Lynn?"

Rias immediately frowned. "Akeno!"

Her tone turned serious. "There's no way Lynn would do that!"

"Ahaha~ I was just kidding…"

Seeing how strongly Rias defended him, Akeno let out a soft sigh.

Rias…

And you claim you have no feelings for Lynn?

Lynn didn't respond much to Akeno's words.

Because…

He did have feelings for Koneko.

Well…

Not just Koneko…

Lynn said bluntly, "Yeah, I do like Koneko a bit."

Koneko, who had been silent, was stunned. Her face flushed, and she lowered her head.

"Senpai…"

He had feelings for her…

Rias: "?"

Rias froze.

She was just defending him passionately a second ago, and now she got stabbed in the back.

Her heart…

Kinda hurts…

"Ho?"

Akeno also raised an eyebrow, surprised.

"Oh my~ You admitted it so easily?"

But…

She narrowed her eyes and said softly, "It's not that surprising…"

After all…

Koneko and Lynn had always been close.

Whenever he had free time, Koneko would always be with him.

Even she and Rias often teased Koneko about being Lynn's little pet.

So…

She'd already expected this.

Even Rias was just a little upset about the backstab.

She smiled bitterly. "I already knew you liked her."

Anyone with eyes could see it…

After all…

How could your Peerage member run off to someone else's place every day?

Feels like I got NTR'd…

Rias gave Lynn a resentful look.

But…

The fact that he admitted it so directly made her feel a little better.

At least…

He didn't hide it, then scheme behind the scenes to steal Koneko away.

That was Lynn…

If he wanted something, he said it.

That's also why Rias was sure Kuroka's attempt to abduct Koneko wasn't Lynn's idea.

But…

She wasn't going to just hand over Koneko!

Their Peerage was already lacking. She couldn't afford to lose more!

Lynn saw her expression and smirked.

He didn't expect to get Koneko that easily either.

But sometimes…

Opportunity comes knocking.

Lynn grinned and said, "Rias, I'll help you with what comes next."

"In exchange… give me Koneko?"

"?"

Rias blinked in confusion.

Bang!!

Two figures suddenly burst through the door of the Supernatural Research Club, tumbling inside!

Rias's eyes widened in shock!

"Holy Sword Users?!"

(To be continued.)

Chapter 149: Kokabiel

Boom!

The door of the Occult Research Club was violently blown open!

Two women in church combat uniforms crashed in heavily, but the moment they hit the ground, they quickly stood up!

Xenovia held her holy sword and looked out of the Occult Research Club with a serious expression.

Hearing Rias's exclamation, she glanced over briefly, then said calmly, "Sorry, Miss Devil from Gremory. I dragged you into this."

After speaking, Xenovia shifted her focus forward again.

This group, whether intentionally or not had clearly been herding them in this direction!

She frowned slightly.

What are they after?

Shido Irina panted, gritting her teeth as she glared forward.

Her holy sword had been taken!

"Damn it!"

Irina shouted angrily, "If I wasn't so hungry…"

"Hahaha!"

"The power of the Holy Sword is incredible!"

A white-haired priest stepped through the broken doorway, grinning madly. The holy sword in his hand was engulfed in blue flames.

Even the aura from it made the devils in the room instinctively feel uneasy.

Except for Lynn, of course.

Rias was startled for only a moment before quickly calming down.

"Akeno, Koneko."

"Yes, President!"

Akeno and Koneko immediately stood up, their expressions serious as they assumed battle stances.

"Oh?"

Freed gave a crazed smile and gripped the Sword in his hand.

"Perfect…"

"I was just thinking these two weren't worth the effort. Now I've got… five devils?"

Freed paused, mentally counting before finally realizing there were five of them.

Xenovia ignored his nonsense and swung her holy sword at him!

Buzz—

Freed grinned, then vanished instantly, reappearing behind Xenovia.

"Watch out!"

Irina's eyes widened as she shouted.

Xenovia's pupils contracted. It was the Holy Sword of Heavenly Flash!

"Lightning strike!"

A cold voice rang out.

Crack!

Golden lightning suddenly struck down, intercepting the blow headed for Xenovia.

"So dangerous!"

Freed quickly changed positions again, then glanced at Akeno.

"Oh? You're definitely a High-Class Devil."

"This lightning's no joke!"

Xenovia retreated to Irina's side and warned, "Be careful. The sword in his hand is a fusion of four Excalibur fragments—the Fused Excalibur!"

After a pause, Xenovia asked, "Miss Gremory…"

"Even though we're enemies…"

"Could you help us destroy that holy sword?"

"Huh?"

Irina was shocked by her words, then blurted out, "You want to work with them?!"

"No."

Xenovia immediately denied it and said, "I'm asking for help."

"Eh?!"

Irina's eyes widened in disbelief. "Ask the devils for help? We're from the Church!"

Was she really asking devils for help?

"There's no choice…"

Xenovia's face darkened.

Even if she brought out Durandal, they still couldn't match the power of the combined swords.

And without her holy sword, Irina was practically powerless.

On top of that…

The legendary fallen angel commander hadn't even shown up yet.

Thinking about it made Xenovia grip her sword tighter.

"Besides…"

Her eyes flickered. "They can't stay hidden now."

"They drove us here on purpose!"

Clap, clap, clap!

Freed applauded her mockingly. "So smart, I'm jealous!"

Rias slowly stood up from the sofa, her eyes cold as she looked at the crazed priest.

"I'll make the church and the fallen angels pay for this."

She crossed her arms as magic flared around her.

But then she glanced at Kuroka. The effects of the earlier purple mist hadn't fully worn off.

Still…

It wouldn't affect her ability to fight.

She raised her hand and fired a destructive magic bullet at Freed!

Freed grinned and didn't even bother dodging, swinging the holy sword in his hand.

Slice—

The magic attack was cut cleanly, like tofu!

Rias was momentarily stunned. "Impossible!"

"That holy sword is extremely dangerous for devils."

Xenovia said, "Just in case, I'll be the main attacker. Please assist me."

As soon as she finished speaking, a thick, blue greatsword wrapped in chains materialized out of thin air.

The moment she grasped the hilt, the chains shattered with a snap.

"Oh?"

"Holy Sword Durandal?"

Suddenly, a cold voice echoed from above.

Boom!

An explosion erupted from Kuoh Academy!

The shockwave blew off the roof of the Supernatural Research Club entirely!

Rias was stunned.

In the distance, a massive spear of light had pierced into the ground.

The gymnasium had been completely leveled, leaving a massive crater in its place.

Rias looked up into the sky.

One, two, three, four, five pairs of black wings. A man in ornate robes floated in the air, arms crossed, his blood-red eyes staring coldly down.

A terrifying pressure blanketed the entire academy!

"No…"

The overwhelming aura made it hard to breathe.

"This is our first meeting, daughter of Gremory."

"Such beautiful red hair."

Kokabiel sneered. "It reminds me of your annoying brother. Makes me want to puke."

"Kokabiel…"

Rias trembled, her hands shaking.

This was her first time facing someone of this legendary level.

As expected… terrifying! But…

Her gaze sharpened. She was the heir of Gremory!

"What's your goal?"

"Hmph."

Kokabiel's red eyes glinted coldly. "If you die…"

"Sirzechs will definitely avenge you, right?"

Rias's eyes widened. "You're trying to start a war between devils and fallen angels?!"

"No, no, no."

Kokabiel shook his head and grinned cruelly, revealing sharp teeth. "Not just devils and fallen angels."

"I'm starting a war between devils, fallen angels, and angels!"

"You lunatic!" Rias yelled.

"Hmph!"

Kokabiel said disdainfully, "We could've won the last war!"

"That bastard Azazel was too obsessed with sacred gear research!"

"So now, I'll start the war again!"

Upon hearing this, Rias didn't hesitate.

She unleashed her destructive power at full force!

Buzz—

A massive purple magic circle formed in front of her.

Boom!!

Her full-power attack as a High-Class Devil exploded forward!

Akeno didn't hold back either!

She knew Rias alone wasn't enough!

Buzz!

Golden lightning fell from the sky, striking toward Kokabiel!

"I'll help too!"

Xenovia stepped up, gripping Durandal!

In the next instant, a brilliant holy light cannon fired toward Kokabiel!

Three powerful attacks flew at him.

But Kokabiel just sneered, raising a giant magic circle.

Boom!!

The combined attacks from three High-Class Devils struck the barrier!

Kokabiel simply waved a hand.

The attacks were instantly extinguished.

Seeing this, Rias's face turned grim. This…

This enemy was completely beyond their capability!

Whoosh—

Akeno and Xenovia panted, clearly having used up all their strength.

Xenovia couldn't help but doubt.

Could she and Irina really take back the King's Sword from this monster?

Wasn't this just delusion?

Despair crept in.

Kokabiel looked down and said, "Gremory's daughter, your destruction magic is nowhere near your brother's."

Rias clenched her teeth, eyes full of rage.

Kokabiel didn't care. He looked at Xenovia and said, "Durandal. A fine sword."

"But…"

"It all comes down to the wielder's skill."

Then his gaze shifted to Akeno.

"Oh?"

"Baraqiel's daughter, reduced to a devil…"

At the mention of her father, Akeno clenched her fists tightly.

Kokabiel sneered and continued to evaluate each of them like they were mere insects.

Then he yawned. "Freed, I'll leave the rest to you."

These people weren't worth his time.

"Yes, Boss!"

Freed stuck out his tongue, face twisted in a grin.

"Ahahaha, devils and church working together to refine my new holy sword!"

"How wonderful!"

With a gleam in his eyes, Freed charged and slashed the King's Sword toward Rias!

Her pupils shrank. She tried to summon magic again—but stumbled!

All her energy had been drained in the last attack!

Powerless!

She was the next head of the Gremory family!

Was this really how she would fall? She...

She hadn't even broken her engagement yet!

She hadn't even been with the person she liked yet...

The image of Lynn suddenly surfaced in her mind.

At that moment, Lynn said, "Kuroka."

"I'm here, meow~"

In the next instant, Kuroka appeared in front of Rias, golden pupils shining with danger.

Facing the downward slash of the King's Sword, she remained calm.

Buzz—

A purple barrier unfolded. The sword struck it with a crisp sound. But!

Doubt flashed in Freed's eyes.

Could his Fused Excalibur not cut through something?

This was the fusion of four Excalibur fragments! But—

Before he could react, a wave of gray flamesformed from pure immortal energy and corrupted demonic power, rushed toward him!

Freed's pupils shrank. Just as he tried to activate the Holy Sword of Heavenly Flash.

He couldn't move?!

"Ahhhhhh—!"

"My soul! My soul is on fire!!"

Freed's head exploded as he screamed!

Bang!

The Fused Excalibur dropped to the ground.

The next second.

Freed was completely burned to ashes.

Both body and soul erased!

Everyone present froze.

Rias stared blankly at Kuroka's back. "Kuroka…?"

Just then, on the sofa.

Lynn's calm voice rang out.

"So, Rias…"

"What do you think of my suggestion now?"

Everyone turned toward the source of the voice.

A black-haired, red-eyed man sat on the sofa, sipping black tea leisurely.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 150: Not Enough

He's...drinking… tea?

Xenovia and Irina were stunned at the sight of Lynn's relaxed posture.

Did this guy even realize what was going on right now?

Rias froze for a moment.

His suggestion just now?

She subconsciously glanced at Koneko.

So… the "deal with what comes next" part…

He didn't mean Freed?

He meant Kokabiel?!

She had thought Lynn was referring to that crazy priest from earlier. But…

Lynn's words reminded her.

Even though Kokabiel was strong, they still had Kuroka on their side!

Even if she couldn't defeat him, she could at least stall for time, right?

As long as Sona noticed something was wrong, she would definitely contact the Maous for support.

Besides…

Although she didn't know Lynn's exact strength, anyone who could subdue someone as dangerous as Kuroka had to be far stronger than the rest of them.

With both Lynn and Kuroka, they could definitely hold out against Kokabiel until the Maous arrived. But…

Was she really going to hand Koneko over to Lynn?

"What a waste."

Suddenly, Kokabiel spoke, interrupting Rias's thoughts.

His cold gaze was on the Fused Excalibur.

Clearly, he was referring to Freed.

Then, his eyes moved to Kuroka, a flicker of surprise flashing in them.

"It's rare to see an Ultimate-Class Devil in a small town like Kuoh..."

He sounded impressed. But…

He didn't take an Ultimate-Class Devil seriously.

Kokabiel narrowed his eyes and shifted his gaze to Lynn, who was sitting leisurely on the sofa as if nothing was happening.

Oh?

Acting this calm in front of him?

"Should I say..."

"Is this ignorance... or just arrogance?"

His voice turned cold.

"How dare you remain so relaxed in front of me!"

Couldn't he see how even the High-Class Devils around him were trembling?

And yet, this guy had the nerve to sit there and sip tea?

The more he thought about it, the more irritated Kokabiel became.

Boom!

His overwhelming aura suddenly burst out!

The violent pressure swept through the area like a storm!

The already-damaged Occult Research Club building was completely flattened!

Rias was stunned.

Just the pressure alone had done that?

She gritted her teeth, trying to resist the force!

But her magic was depleted. After only a few seconds, she couldn't hold out and was blasted backward!

Xenovia planted Durandal into the ground and forced herself to stay upright.

Irina clung to her waist, trying not to be swept away.

Akeno and Koneko took several steps back, clearly at their limit.

Kuroka suddenly appeared in front of them, shielding them from the impact!

"Big Sis!"

Koneko's tense expression eased when she saw her sister, but then she grew anxious again.

"Big Sis! President Rias!"

Kuroka smirked. "Relax. Don't worry about that woman."

Koneko: "?"

She blinked in confusion, then felt Akeno nudge her.

Turning her head, Koneko followed Akeno's gaze.

Only to see Rias sitting on Lynn's lap, face flushed, arms wrapped around his neck.

Koneko: "??"

Lynn leaned back on the sofa, a faint smirk on his lips.

"What's this, Rias? You couldn't bear to part with Koneko, so you offered yourself instead?"

"Hmm…"

He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"Actually, that works too~"

"No way!"

Rias blushed fiercely and immediately denied it!

But she had lost control and had been blown away. And yet…

Her body felt hot… No! Now wasn't the time for this!

She quickly scrambled off Lynn's lap, then froze.

"That pressure…"

"Gone?"

Kokabiel's aura had vanished?

Rias looked around in confusion, then noticed Xenovia and Irina were still struggling to stand!

"Huh?"

Then why hadn't she felt anything?

She looked around, shocked.

The entire Occult Research Club had been destroyed by Kokabiel's pressure. But!

The space around Lynn was untouched!

Even the cup of tea he set on the table hadn't rippled at all!

Ba-dump!

Rias's heart suddenly skipped a beat!

What was going on?

A crazy thought flashed in her mind.

Was Lynn… actually incredibly powerful?

Stronger than she ever imagined??

But…

Could that be true?

She still struggled to believe it.

After all…

When she first met Lynn, he was only a Mid-Class Devil!

"Hoh?"

Kokabiel squinted as he studied Lynn more closely, clearly sensing something off. But…

"You dare flirt right in front of me?"

His red eyes burned with cold killing intent.

He raised his hand, and a spear of light formed instantly. As more magic was poured in, the power of the spear grew more and more terrifying!

Even from a distance, the devils around could feel their hearts tremble.

Rias's body reacted instinctively to the threat. She stepped forward to shield Lynn.

But—

Thud!

A large hand gently landed on her head.

Rias froze.

Then she heard Lynn's calm voice.

"It's fine. Leave this to me."

"Huh?"

Rias's eyes widened in disbelief.

"But I haven't—"

Lynn raised his finger and softly pressed it to her lips, a small smile playing on his face.

"Even if you object, I can't sit back and do nothing."

Rias's heart skipped again.

"After all…"

"We're friends, aren't we?"

Lynn hadn't forgotten the kindness Rias had shown him when he was still weak.

Rias froze, a strange warmth spreading in her chest.

Lynn patted her red hair, then calmly turned to face Kokabiel.

Rias snapped out of it and grabbed his arm.

"Wait!"

She said urgently, "Lynn, don't act recklessly! As long as you and Kuroka can stall him, the Maou's reinforcements will be here!"

She trusted that Sona had already sent word to the them.

Though she had a strange feeling about Lynn, and some wild guesses just now...

She still felt uneasy.

After all, she had never seen Lynn's strength with her own eyes.

And Kokabiel…

He was a monster who had survived the great war between the Three Factions. A being recorded in the Bible.

An ancient, terrifying force!

"The Maou's support?"

Kokabiel burst into laughter.

"By the time your Maou arrives, this entire town will be reduced to rubble!"

"What?!"

Rias, Akeno, and the others froze in shock.

"Hmph!"

Kokabiel sneered.

"Didn't you know? I set a barrier around this town."

"In twenty minutes, everything goes BOOM!"

"It'll all be gone! Haha!!"

"You lunatic!"

Rias growled.

But Kokabiel wasn't even looking at her anymore.

His eyes were locked on Lynn, who had ignored him this entire time. The spear of light in his hand continued growing, like a massive pillar reaching the sky.

"You brat!"

"With your ignorance—"

"Die!!"

Kokabiel roared as he hurled the spear of light!

Rias, Xenovia, and Akeno stared as it drew closer.

Their pupils shrank.

An overwhelming sense of helplessness swept over them.

Was this… the end?

Suddenly—

Buzz!!

A spear of light, bigger, brighter, and far more intense than Kokabiel's, formed in an instant!

"What?!"

Kokabiel's eyes widened in shock!

"Impossible…"

Lynn raised his eyes, expression calm.

"Kokabiel."

"Your spear…"

"Not big enough."

"Not bright enough."

As he finished speaking, his own spear of light descended!

Boom!!

The two spears of light collided in mid-air!

An explosion of dazzling white light engulfed the skies over Kuoh Town!

But—

The instant they made contact, Lynn's spear utterly overwhelmed Kokabiel's!

Boom!!

Kokabiel's spear shattered like glass!

But Lynn's kept going!!

"Impossible!!"

"This can't be!!"

Kokabiel screamed in disbelief.

"How could a devil wield light brighter than a fallen angel?!"

His voice was drowned as Lynn's spear engulfed him!

"Aaaahhhh—!!"

Kokabiel's tortured screams echoed from within the light!

"Hehehe... HAHAHA!!"

Even in pain, he laughed.

"As expected!!"

"After God died, the world truly descended into chaos!!"

"A devil… using light on par with angels…!!"

"AAAAGHHHH—!!"

With his final scream, Lynn's spear exploded!!

The light burst outward like a mushroom cloud, engulfing all of Kuoh Town!!

The shockwaves spread rapidly in all directions!

A purple barrier instantly rose to contain the blast. But—

Bang!!

The barrier shattered upon contact!

Far away—

"No…!"

Sona groaned, stumbling back.

"This is bad!!"

She looked up, horrified.

"Our power can't contain it!!"

Kokabiel… Was he really on par with her sister?!

Tsubaki's expression turned grim.

"What should we do?"

"If we don't stop it, who knows what'll happen to Kuoh!"

Sona bit her lip and shook her head.

She couldn't stop it…

Suddenly—

A crisp snap echoed in their ears.

Then—

Buzz—

A transparent barrier instantly enveloped all of Kuoh Town!

Sona looked up, stunned.

Then muttered blankly.

"The light's influence…"

"Has been sealed within Kuoh Academy…"

Occult Research Club.

Lynn slowly lowered his hand, expression calm.

Rias and the others hadn't recovered yet. They stared blankly at Lynn's back.

No one spoke.

Finally, after a long silence.

A voice rang out, hoarse and trembling.

"A Maou…?"

(To be continued.)