DxD: Chapter 143/144

Chapter 143: Pretty Good

"You think you can come whenever you want and leave whenever you want?"

Lynn's indifferent voice echoed like thunder in Kuroka's mind.

Her golden slit pupils began to tremble uncontrollably.

That touch on her shoulder—burning hot.

When... did the barrier break?

Kuroka's heart sank.

Even with her hyperdynamic vision, she hadn't seen what happened. And…

Not even a Maou could shatter her barrier so effortlessly.

This suffocating pressure...

Is this guy… a Maou?!

Her eyes widened in disbelief.

Cold sweat drenched her back. A chill ran straight up her spine.

She stiffly turned her head and looked at Lynn, forcing a smile uglier than crying.

"Th-this sir, I didn't know you were a Maou~"

Kuroka was an ultimate-class devil, but this was out of her league.

Yet even as she spoke timidly, her hands kept moving.

Lynn lowered his gaze and his expression turned cold.

Caught.

But Kuroka didn't stop. A dark purple sigil suddenly formed at her fingertips.

A moment later, a cloud of dark purple mist erupted outward.

It was a curse designed specifically to affect devils and monsters.

Kuroka didn't expect it to work on someone Maou-class like Lynn.

But even a single second of delay.

Was enough to perform a space-jump and escape!

"Purification."

A calm voice sounded in her ears.

Buzz—

A brilliant white light radiated from Lynn's body.

The curse met its natural predator.

Within seconds, it was completely dispelled.

Kuroka blinked, then froze.

It's over, meow!!

"Wild cat, you're really not behaving..."

Lynn's tone felt like a death sentence.

Without hesitation, Kuroka dove forward, leaving an afterimage as she tried to flee through the window.

But—

Clang—

A crisp clinking sound rang out.

Golden chains burst from Lynn's hand and wrapped around Kuroka.

One minute later, in the apartment.

Kuroka, now tightly bound, knelt before Lynn with her head down.

Lynn sat back on the sofa, looking down at her, a golden chain extending from his hand and tightening around her delicate neck.

Binding Spell.

A technique he'd learned from Kikyo and Midoriko.

With his power behind it, even an Ultimate-Class Devil like Kuroka couldn't break free.

In fact, the more she struggled, the tighter it became.

She had already tried it.

Kuroka squirmed uncomfortably.

Aren't these chains a bit too tight?!

Suddenly, the chain tugged.

She instinctively raised her chin, her golden pupils meeting Lynn's wine-red eyes.

She pursed her lips and shifted her gaze. Well...

The situation changed~

Who would've thought Shirone's man was a Maou-level devil?

She was confident in her strength against anyone below Maou level.

She glanced at Koneko gloomily.

Shirone, you really know how to pick 'em...

Koneko: "?"

She didn't quite understand her sister's expression. But…

Senpai, you're amazing!

Koneko looked up at Lynn with eyes full of admiration.

Her all-powerful older sister was subdued so easily.

Senpai… is he a super devil? Like Rias's brother?

She was shocked.

This news was even more shocking than Kuroka's sudden arrival.

Kuroka: "???"

She stared at her sister in disbelief.

Your older sister is being tied up and toyed with by your man, and you don't care at all?

Sensing Kuroka's resentful gaze, Koneko finally looked at her.

Kuroka quickly winked.

Help! Plead for your sister!

Koneko averted her eyes, muttering softly, "It's... it's my sister's fault."

Kuroka: Meow meow meow?!

Her chest tightened and her eyes widened in disbelief.

Shirone! You've turned against me?! It hurts!

Although Koneko had suffered because of Kuroka in the past…

She was still her biological sister.

Of course she cared.

After a moment of hesitation, Koneko reached out and tugged on Lynn's sleeve.

"Senpai, about my sister..."

Lynn gently stroked her head and spoke calmly, "Don't worry. For your sake, I won't kill her."

Kill?!

Both Koneko and Kuroka stiffened.

Has it really come to that?!

Kuroka felt even more uneasy.

Thankfully, Lynn was Shirone's man.

Otherwise, the two sisters might've been separated by life and death…

Of course—

Lynn was just scaring them.

Kuroka was still valuable.

With her top-tier strength, she would be a great asset once added to the Peerage.

Lynn narrowed his eyes. "But..."

"While the death penalty can be waived, the punishment cannot be avoided."

Hearing this, Kuroka lowered her head without hesitation. "Please give me your orders."

Having realized the overwhelming difference in strength, her attitude shifted quickly.

After all.

She did try to run earlier.

And Koneko didn't object either.

In fact, she somewhat agreed.

If Senpai weren't so strong, who knows what my sister might have done.

She should be taught a lesson!

Seeing this, Lynn summoned his Evil Pieces.

"So then…"

"Become mine, Kuroka."

Her eyes widened.

The moment she saw the Evil Piece, she had a bad feeling.

Damn it!

Am I going to become a devil's servant again?!

Her golden pupils dimmed.

Clearly, painful memories had resurfaced.

Inukimi frowned, clearly displeased.

Another new pet for Master… and again, it's a cat.

When Koneko heard that word, her face flushed red.

But then, seeing the Evil Piece in Lynn's hand, she understood.

So... he just wants to make my sister his Peerage member.

But...

"If my sister's magic runs out, she becomes unstable."

Koneko reminded softly.

She still remembered what her sister had done in the Underworld.

She didn't want her to hurt Lynn in a future outburst.

"Don't worry," Lynn replied. "Once she becomes part of my Peerage, that won't be an issue."

"Besides..."

Lynn smiled faintly. "With your sister's strength, does she really pose any threat to me?"

...True.

Thinking of Lynn's overwhelming power, Koneko relaxed.

But...

Becoming Senpai's dependent...

She pressed her hand to her chest, feeling slightly dejected.

It feels like my sister beat me to it.

Kuroka's expression flickered, then she suddenly grinned, her golden eyes locking on Lynn.

"Are you sure you want me as your dependent?"

Her pupils shimmered with an odd light.

"Don't you know…"

"I'm a rogue devil. The Underworld classifies me as SS-level dangerous."

"If you take me in, you'll be inviting a lot of trouble~"

She stared straight at him, eager to see his reaction.

Even if you're Maou-class...

You can't just ignore the laws of the Underworld, can you?

There are still the Four Maou.

Would he really go against all of them... just for her?

Lynn didn't answer.

Instead, his lips curled upward.

With a ripping sound, her kimono was torn open roughly.

Under Kuroka's stunned gaze.

The Evil Piece was stuffed into her chest.

The answer was obvious.

Kuroka's heart skipped a beat.

A foreign sensation surged from deep within.

This man actually...!

She still couldn't believe it, even as the Evil Piece entered her body.

"Ahh…"

Her breathing quickened, her eyes blurred as she stared blankly at Lynn.

Was it confidence? Or something else?

But…

Whatever it was...

Kuroka found herself suddenly feeling.

Pretty good.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 144: Soul and Space

Not Bad, Not Bad, Meow!

Inside Lynn's apartment.

Kuroka knelt on the floor, her alluring figure bound in golden chains that accentuated her proud curves.

Behind her, her forked black tail swayed gently, betraying the pleasure and satisfaction of its owner.

To defy the entire Underworld so boldly.

Just thinking about it made her body feel restless.

Kuroka rubbed her thighs together in agitation, her golden vertical pupils locked onto Lynn's face as if trying to imprint it deep into her soul.

Surely, his offspring would be strong too, right?

That thought lit a fire in her eyes.

She wanted...

To have his child.

Kuroka, entering estrus.

"No!"

Koneko suddenly stood up and reached for Kuroka's chest, attempting to pull out the Evil Piece embedded in her body.

But once an Evil Piece was accepted, it couldn't be removed by force.

"Sister, you'll bring trouble to Senpai!"

Koneko's voice was firm.

Kuroka's reminder had awakened her.

Her sister was a high-risk criminal wanted by the Underworld.

If Senpai became her master, he would definitely draw the attention of the Underworld.

But…

Realizing she couldn't remove the Evil Piece, Koneko pursed her lips.

The deed was already done. What now?

Her eyes were filled with uncertainty.

All of this started because of her.

If Senpai got hurt because of it, she would never forgive herself.

Kuroka, interrupted by her sister, rolled her eyes and scooted back, avoiding Koneko's hand still trying to dig into her chest.

"From now on, this belongs to my master. You're not allowed to touch it~"

Master?

Koneko's eyes twitched as she looked at Kuroka in disbelief.

You're already calling him that?

Wasn't that a little too fast?!

Kuroka ignored her and crawled forward on her knees until she reached Lynn. She buried her face against his thigh, rubbing against him and taking deep breaths of his scent.

A well-trained cat.

Koneko: Danger detected.

Lynn was surprised.

He hadn't expected Kuroka to adapt this quickly.

But since she was being so obedient now, there was no need to keep her restrained.

Lynn lifted the curse.

Kuroka immediately felt the bindings vanish. She blinked and watched as the golden chains faded from her body.

Her golden pupils brightened.

Then, with a sly glint, she grabbed the remaining chain in Lynn's hand and leaned up to his ear.

"Master~ This one doesn't need to be untied~" she whispered breathily.

Lynn's eyelids twitched.

This cat… really knows how to play.

Koneko glared at Kuroka with an expressionless face.

"Trash sister."

But she still looked a little worried.

Pat.

A hand fell on her head.

She looked up, confused.

"Don't worry," Lynn's calm voice echoed in her ears.

It's just the Underworld.

His sights were set far beyond that.

Suddenly, Lynn felt a wet sensation on his ear.

He glanced over.

Kuroka was licking it gently with her pink tongue, cat-like.

Her golden pupils narrowed seductively.

"Master~ You smell like a mature man, meow~"

Kuroka was feeling frustrated.

Too late.

Had someone already claimed him?

She didn't even know if someone was already carrying his child.

At the side, Inukimi frowned, clearly unhappy with Kuroka clinging to Lynn. She stepped forward and pushed her away, her gaze unfriendly.

"You thieving cat."

She hadn't expected the same woman who had just moments ago been ready to fight to the death to turn into a complete flirt after being made a follower.

But Kuroka wasn't annoyed. Instead, she sniffed Inukimi and smirked playfully.

"Loser meow~"

Lynn's mature scent didn't have her in it.

So she must've lost.

"Loser?"

Inukimi blinked in confusion.

Coming from the Warring States Period, she didn't understand modern slang.

Was this cat calling her a defeated mutt?

Was she mocking her?!

Inukimi frowned.

Now that she had identified Inukimi as a "loser," Kuroka no longer saw her as a threat.

She turned her attention back to Lynn, her gaze softening again.

Her attitude had shifted so quickly not just because of Lynn's overwhelming strength and defiance of the Underworld...

But because of that Evil Piece.

She recalled the moment it entered her body.

Something... unlocked.

Something that had never been there before emerged.

Her demonic energy and immortal arts blended more stably.

What exactly happened?

Kuroka's eyes filled with curiosity.

Lynn pointed toward her chest with a faint smile.

She lowered her gaze.

"Meow?"

"Is there something written on it?"

She looked surprised.

But… her chest was too big to clearly see it herself.

So she parted her kimono, revealing the Blessings panel to Lynn.


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

Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic: i0

Class Skill:
Magic Enhancement

Innate Skills:

[Fairy Resonance]
Stabilizes the fusion of demonic energy and magic.
All magic attacks gain a "Fairy Erosion" effect, gradually weakening the opponent's magic resistance.

[Devil of Hazard]

Abyssal Demonic Fire: A hybrid flame of pure immortal essence and corrupted demonic energy. Burns souls and tears space.

Causal Countercurrent Vortex: Expands a field that forcibly reverses causality between attacker and defender. Duration depends on magic capacity. 50% chance to reflect incoming attacks.

Devil Transformation (Cat God)

Development Abilities:
Warlock EX: Greatly enhances success rate of curse skills. Bonus damage against holy-aligned enemies.
Curse Resistance S: Complete immunity to curses. Converts 30% of incoming curse energy into demonic power.


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Burning souls and space?

Lynn raised his brow.

Good. Another effective way to deal with troublesome enemies.

Causal reversal…

Shame it was a probability-based skill.

He wondered if activating the Lucky Soul Mode of [Four Souls Devil] would affect that probability?

He shook his head and continued reading.

Warlock EX.

Very fitting for Kuroka. And...

Bonus damage against holy enemies?

Special attack against angels too?

Lynn took a mental note of all his attributes:

Special attack vs. devils

Special attack vs. dark-type

Special attack vs. holy-type


Tsk.

It's getting close.

The three major factions won't stand a chance.

He could feel changes in his body.

His magic was surging again, and more new techniques were coming to him.

Barriers, spells, forbidden arts—all the secrets Kuroka had mastered were now his.

He checked his panel.

His level hadn't changed. Still Satan-class.

But it felt like the next breakthrough—Super-Class—was within reach.

On the side, he explained the basics of Blessings to Kuroka.

Koneko tilted her head slightly.

Why… couldn't she hear anything?

Was it some kind of secret sound transmission technique?

Lynn was also testing the skill on the fly.

All of it was thanks to Kuroka's abilities.

Meanwhile, Kuroka was stunned.

"There's such a good thing, meow?!"

Her hands trembled.

After becoming an Ultimate-Class Devil, she had reached a bottleneck.

Her progress had been stagnant.

But now, that wall was gone.

She could see new heights, unimaginable heights!

"Haahh—"

She was panting, blood rushing to her head.

Excited. Truly excited.

This Evil Piece was special.

No.

Lynn was special.

His blood... she wanted it.

Kuroka gazed at him seductively.

"Master~ Want to have a baby with me?"

Her sweet and husky tone curled into his ears with a playful drawl.

Koneko couldn't take it anymore. She stood between them and said seriously,

"I won't let you take Senpai away!"

"Meow?"

Kuroka blinked and pointed to her lower lip.

"But... I'm your Senpai now~"

Koneko froze.

Her gaze fell on the faint text engraved on Kuroka's chest.

She pouted.

She couldn't read it…

Was it a family mark?

Or a custom symbol of Senpai's Peerage?

A little jealous…

She was here first.

But her sister took the lead.

Feeling a bit down, she lowered her head.

Meanwhile.

Inukimi and Kuroka were already arguing again.

Why did Inukimi dislike her so much?

"Thieving cat! Thieving cat! You want to bear Master Lynn's child?"

"Pfft! Is your bloodline even worthy?"

"If anyone should carry Master's child, it should be me, the noble princess of the Dog Demon Clan!"

While Koneko wrestled with her gloom and Inukimi and Kuroka squabbled,

Saeko, who had been quietly watching the chaos, leaned in behind Lynn.

She lightly tapped his back, leaned close to his ear, and whispered,

"Master, I want to try something new too~"

As she spoke, her eyes drifted toward the golden chain in Lynn's hand.

Lynn raised an eyebrow.

Then—

A loud snap startled the three in the living room.

Koneko's eyes widened as she was shaken out of her depressed mood.

That was...

Saeko-senpai's voice!

Kuroka pouted, disappointed.

"Snatched again."

Inukimi glared at her fiercely.

The others didn't matter, but she had to keep a close eye on this thieving cat.

Before long.

Koneko couldn't hold it in anymore. Signs of estrus began to surface.

Seeing this, Kuroka chanted a spell and quickly helped her calm down.

Then, without looking back, she fled the scene in shame.

If she stayed any longer, she might lose control.

(To be continued.)