DxD: Chapter 93/95

Chapter 93: A Devil

The cursed children looked around the new world with curious eyes, but none of them made any unnecessary movements.

They all stood quietly in place, waiting for Lynn's instructions.

Seeing this, Sakura, who had been entrusted with an important responsibility breathed a quiet sigh of relief and patted her chest.

It seemed that these children were fairly well-behaved.

But still…

Wasn't this a bit too many?

Sakura began to worry.

Could she really take care of all these children on her own?

"Don't worry, Sakura sensei, we'll help."

Wakasa Yuri patted her comfortingly on the shoulder.

After giving the cursed children a basic rundown of the current situation in the Zombie World, Lynn handed them over to Sakura.

Of course, with Kayo Senju managing things, it shouldn't be a problem.

"Kayo."

Hearing her name, Kayo Senju froze for a moment, then slowly raised her head. "Master Lynn, what is it?"

Lynn took out the [360 Ways to Use Magic] that Rias had given him earlier and handed it to her.

He gently patted her head. "Your task is to master the contents of this book as soon as possible and then teach it to all the other Devils."

As the Dolphin Factor holder, Kayo Senju had an exceptionally quick mind and learned fast.

That's why Lynn assigned her this responsibility.

Since she was now a Devil, she should start learning the knowledge Devils needed.

"I'll do my best!"

Kayo Senju nodded seriously, then suddenly looked up at Lynn and asked, "Will Master Lynn come visit us again?"

Lynn paused for a second, then smiled. "Of course."

He ruffled her hair. "It won't be long before you can return to your original world anytime you want."

"Yeah!"

This time, her voice was a little louder.

After she left, Lynn watched her departing figure, briefly dazed.

Then, turning back, he stepped into the teleportation gate.

"The first step is to take control of the Tokyo area."

...

Black Bullet World.

Lynn had intentionally left the first batch of cursed children who had been reincarnated as Devils behind.

They had valuable experience when it came to dealing with other cursed children.

They would be needed again soon.

The first thing Lynn did upon returning to the Black Bullet world was issue a new mission.

The cursed children still within the city would be handled by Kisara.

As for the first batch of Devils.

"Start spreading out to the outer areas and bring back the cursed children."

Led by Midori Fuse, the cursed children were more excited than anyone else.

They were enthusiastic about saving the other cursed children.

At the same time.

News of the IISO incident in the Chigang District's outer area began to spread.


---

Tendo Family's new residence.

Tendo Kikunojou furrowed his brows after hearing about it.

"Anything unusual in the District?"

A servant reported, "The only notable change is the newly established shelter."

"According to recent observations, they seem to be taking in a large number of cursed children."

"The IISO incident is likely connected to them."

Tendo Kikunojou's brows furrowed deeper.

He hadn't forgotten that the explosives he'd prepared had ended up blowing up his own house instead.

That shelter was abnormal.

And…

A glint of cold light flashed in his aged eyes.

"What gives those monsters the right to be saved?"

"Send someone to guide the public to visit the shelter."

"Yes, sir!"

Tendo Kikunojou was using his usual method.

Manipulate public opinion and use the masses.

---

A few days later.

The shelter took in another group of cursed children.

After reincarnating the final one, Lynn felt his strength surge once more.

He clenched his fist.

Boom!

A thunderous crack sounded in the air.

"Huff…"

He exhaled slowly.

Every time his power increased, he felt joy from the bottom of his heart.

Suddenly.

Noisy voices drifted into his ears.

"Get out of here, cursed children!!"

"Why should we take in monsters like them?!"

"They're all Devils! They should go back to hell!!"

Listening to the commotion, Lynn frowned slightly.

"Mr. Lynn."

Mahiru walked over, a chill flickering in her gaze.

"Some people have gathered outside the shelter to pressure us into expelling the cursed children."

Hearing this, the children inside lowered their heads.

They had only just been reincarnated as Devils.

But they hadn't yet shed the stigma of being cursed children.

"Oh?"

Lynn smiled faintly. "So someone finally couldn't sit still."

Then he turned to the cursed children.

"Lift your heads."

The children looked up, eyes filled with fear and confusion.

"Remember, you are no longer cursed children."

Lynn spread his arms wide and declared.

"You are now Devils!"

Devils.

The cursed children were stunned.

They remembered the reincarnation ceremony from earlier…

And the Devil marks that now resided on their backs.

Lynn curled his lips.

"Devils should act like Devils."

"Go do what Devils should do!"

Do what Devils should do…?

"Saeko."

"Yes, Master!"

Saeko licked her lips, excitement flashing in her eyes.

"It's been a long time since I've cut anyone down!"

---

Outside the shelter.

A crowd of people stood holding signs that read: "Cursed Children, Get Out!"

Their slogans were loud and righteous.

"Cursed children don't deserve special treatment!"

"Kick out the monsters!!"

"Get out!! Get out!!"

Swish.

Amid the shouting, the doors of the shelter finally opened.

Saeko stepped out, sword in hand, her eyes full of bloodlust.

The protesters didn't notice.

Seeing the shelter residents walk out, they instantly acted like they had won.

Chins lifted high, they sneered down their noses at the group.

"Hey! So you're the ones hiding those monsters!"

"You think you're so noble? Those Devil children should be rotting in the outer area!"

"Get them out of here now!"

"Cursed children out! OUT! OUT!!"

Their arrogance filled the air, like they spoke for all humanity.

Saeko sneered and slowly drew the blade at her waist.

"Hah! What, you gonna fight us now?"

"You must be insane!"

"You're seriously pulling a sword on regular people? All for some cursed kids? Looks like you're not good people either!"

The crowd kept shouting, completely unfazed by Saeko's movements.

They didn't believe she'd actually do anything.

After all, they were the righteous ones.

They stood for justice!

Their eyes gleamed with confidence!

"Heh…"

"You're all so noisy."

Saeko's eyes turned blood-red, her bloodlust peaking.

She raised her sword and slashed!

Swish—

A flash of silver light tore through the air!

Splurt—

The crowd froze in shock as blood sprayed from their waists!

Warm droplets splashed on nearby faces.

The sharp scent of blood spread instantly.

Silence.

The air turned deathly still.

The protesters stood there, stunned.

Until one trembling voice finally cried out.

"S-she killed someone!"

And just like that, the illusion shattered.

All the so-called courage in their eyes vanished.

Only fear remained.

When the butcher's blade was truly raised.

Their true selves were exposed.

Saeko grinned coldly.

"This is what a Devil should look like."

Behind her.

The cursed children's eyes lit up with a new fire.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 94: Cleansing

What a Devil should look like.

The sentence echoed in the hearts of the cursed children.

They wanted to act. But there was still hesitation.

After all they had once lived as humans.

Even if their lives had been harsh, when it came to taking someone's life... they still felt conflicted.

"Ah! That guy—it's him!"

One cursed child suddenly cried out, pointing at a man among the protestors.

"A year ago… he beat Sumi to death!"

Her eyes were filled with tears, the whites bloodshot.

She would never forget that day.

They'd gone into the city to beg, just her and Sumi—and were lured into a remote alley.

"She really wanted to protect me…"

Her voice trembled, her teeth clenched with hate.

"And that one! She beat me up when I came into the city!"

"…"

More stories spilled from the cursed children's mouths, and in an instant, it became a session of accusations.

And only then did they realize none of the protestors in front of them were innocent.

"Kill! Kill them!!"

The cursed children's eyes turned cold.

All traces of mercy vanished.

Whoosh.

Demonic wings unfurled as the army of cursed children launched forward in unison.

Midori Fuse led the charge.

Not out of personal hatred.

But because.

"Disgusting trash… how dare you let Lord Lynn hear your filthy voices!"

As if putting them on trial, Midori's gaze cut sharper than any blade.

"Ahhh!! Monsters!! Devils!!"

When the protestors saw the cursed children flying toward them with wings spread, panic swept through the crowd.

The cursed children had evolved!
They'd become Devils!!

And Saeko's earlier slaughter had already shattered any illusion of security they had.

"Run!"

"Run!!"

One panicked shout broke the silence, and the crowd scattered in terror.

The cursed children had finally fought back.

No more enduring beatings, insults, and slurs.

No more submitting to blades raised against them.

Now they raised their own!

The protestors scrambled in fear.

"Don't come near me, you monsters!!"

But—

How could ordinary humans outrun Devils?

Swish—

A deep red line split across a man's throat.

The cursed child who had killed him froze.

She had just taken a life.

But strangely…

She felt joy.

It felt like her whole body had been set free.

All those years of pent-up emotions, released in an instant.

"Kill!!"

They had to let it out.

All the pain, sorrow, and torment…

Let it all go!!

Swish—

Blood splattered across the streets.

"No! Please don't kill me! I was wrong!! I won't ever call you monsters again!!"

"I—I'll vote for the Cursed Children's Human Rights Bill!"

"Please, spare me!!"

Thud—

The man begging on his knees fell to the ground, lifeless.

The cursed child standing over him remained expressionless.

She showed no mercy.

He wasn't apologizing because he understood.

He was just afraid, because he knew he was going to die.

Massacre.

A real massacre.

The cursed children soared through the air, not sparing a single soul.

Saeko sheathed her sword.

She merely watched in silence as the cursed children cut down the humans.

If she wanted, there wouldn't have been a single survivor left after her first strike.

But this wasn't her battle.

This was for them.

Not just to vent years of pain and resentment.

But to make them understand who they were now.

To make them accept their identities as Devils.

To show them.

The roles of hunter and hunted had reversed.

---

After some time.

Blood flowed like rivers through Akaoka District.

Not one person remained alive.

The cursed children hovered in the air, stunned.

But the heavy cloud in their hearts was gone.

So this was the truth…

The people who used to oppress them.

Were this pathetic.

They…

Kneel.

Beg for mercy.

Cry out in fear.

"Sumi-chan, I've avenged you…"

One cursed child murmured softly, tears in her eyes.

Even the others wept quietly.

Years of anguish.

Gone in this single moment.

From now on…

They were no longer cursed children.

They would no longer be trampled on.

They were Devils.

Devils who would fight for Master Lynn alone!

Their new lives began here.

Saeko suppressed her bloodlust and silently enjoyed the brutal yet cathartic slaughter brought on by the cursed children.

She let out a slow breath, her twitching hands finally relaxing.

"What's the status?"

She turned toward Yuuko, who was floating in the air.

Yuuko held her phone up and gave a thumbs-up.

"Complete 360-degree high-definition coverage! Not a single blind spot!"

"Perfect."

Saeko smiled coldly.

Nothing was more important than fulfilling her master's orders.

Yuuko uploaded the video to the group chat and tagged Seitenshi.

Seitenshi: !

In the Holy Residence, Seitenshi's face went pale.

Had Master Lynn finally taken action against humanity?

But—

After reading the full account in the chat, she fell silent.

Why…?

Why provoke Devils?

Seitenshi slowly closed her eyes.

She had tried to save these people.

But in return.

Humanity had chosen to push themselves into hell.

Hah…

She took several deep breaths.

And when she opened her eyes again.

All emotion was gone.

In its place.

A coldness she didn't even realize had taken root.

She murmured under her breath, "Ignorant people… must be purged…"

Just then, another message appeared in the chat.

Sword Ghost: Haha! Well done! I've been fed up with those humans for a long time!

Sigma Man: Seitenshi, there's definitely someone manipulating this from the shadows. Do you have any leads?

Seitenshi opened her mouth, then stopped.

She began recalling carefully.

Every time the people staged these protests, there was always someone pulling the strings.

But there were too many high-ranking officials involved.

She couldn't pinpoint who was behind this particular event.

In the end, all she could do was sigh.

Seitenshi: I'm sorry, Lord Lynn.

Seitenshi: I only know the higher-ups were involved, but I don't know exactly who it was.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: You really are the "Abandoned Emperor."

Seeing that name, Seitenshi pursed her lips.

Abandoned Emperor.

It fit her perfectly.

Even she had come to accept it.

Sigma Man: In that case… we'll just kill them all.

Seitenshi's heart clenched.

She pressed her hand to her phone screen, wanting to type something.

But then…

She let her hand fall.

Lynn had already given humanity a chance.

She slowly closed her eyes again.

And when she opened them, they were colder than before.

"The corrupt, filthy upper class… must be cleansed."

(To be continued.)

Chapter 95: Who Are You?

Sword Ghost: Hehehe! Are we finally making a move on them?

Sword Ghost: Lord Lynn, Lord Lynn, can I have those bastards from the Tendo family?

Tendo Civil Security Corporation.

Kisara's eyes darkened as she unconsciously licked the corner of her lips.

Sigma Man: I'll leave it to you.

"Huff…"

With Lynn's approval, Kisara's breathing became heavy and rapid.

Tendo Kikunojou...

Are you ready to go to hell?

…

Akaoka District, Shelter.

Lynn rubbed his chin, thinking about his next move.

After the slaughter of the protestors, conflict with the humans of Tokyo had become inevitable.

But…

"It's about time."

Lynn's eyes turned cold.

In the beginning, the cursed children were difficult to accommodate due to a lack of manpower within the Peerage.

So he had slowed his plans.

But now.

With nearly 7,000 Devils mobilized, they could sweep across the entire Tokyo region.

Even with the need for teleportation, it was still time-consuming and exhausting.

I wonder how the cursed children in the Zombie World are progressing.

With that in mind, he opened the chat group.

Sigma Man: @Dolphin girl, how's the learning going?

When the cursed children had been transferred to the Zombie World, Lynn had deliberately left them a thick black book.

"360 Ways to Use Magic."

He specifically instructed them to focus on mastering Teleportation Magic first.

It was essential for the future relocation of cursed children.

And for the current situation.

It had been a few days now. He wasn't sure how far they had progressed.

After all, Teleportation Magic was a fairly advanced technique.

Even Mahiru and the others only had a vague understanding of it.

Only Utaha, with her [Archivist Devil] abilities, had fully mastered the magic through recorded data.

Dolphin Girl: In response to Lord Lynn's request, most are struggling to learn it.

Lynn wasn't surprised when he saw this.

But that meant…

Mass relocation would have to rely on manual transport again.

And that would increase the chance of unforeseen issues.

Just then, another message popped up.

Dolphin Girl: But I seem to find it easy to learn, maybe it's related to my Dolphin Factor.

Dolphin Girl: So I gathered companions with similar abilities and focused on learning together.

Dolphin Girl: Right now, we already have around a hundred members who've successfully mastered Teleportation Magic.

Lynn's eyes lit up as he read the message.

He hadn't expected the Dolphin Factor to provide a bonus to magic learning.

Nor had he expected Kayo Senju to be this sharp.

She organized a study group based on individual traits and brought together those with similar learning ability.

Brilliant!

Good job, Kayo!

Sigma Man: Excellent work, Kayo!

With over a hundred cursed children capable of casting teleportation magic.

Each one could lead a squad, enough to manage the entire Tokyo region's cursed children!

This confirmed it, training the first batch to lead the next generation had been the right call!

Dolphin Girl: I'm happy I could help Master Lynn.

Zombie World.

Kayo Senju stared at her phone screen, expressionless, but her lips moved ever so slightly.

Finally… I can do something for Master Lynn.

Elsewhere.

Midori Fuse watched the interaction between Lynn and Kayo and subconsciously bit her lip.

She wanted to help Lynn too.

But she wasn't as smart as Kayo.

In the chat group.

Lynn issued a new mission.

Sigma Man: In that case, the plan to gather the cursed children across Tokyo begins now!

Sigma Man: While you're at it, clear out any humans remaining in the Tokyo area.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: So the day's finally come?

Busujima Saeko: Hehe. I wonder if chopping people earns me experience?

Though probably not…

Angel Devil: I will follow Mr. Lynn!

Master Lynn's exclusive cat: Me too! I'll work hard!

With Lynn's command issued, the group responded quickly.

But one person didn't seem so eager.

Seitenshi: …

Holy Residence.

She looked conflicted.

But soon, her expression hardened.

Seitenshi: Lord Lynn, please leave the task of purging the humans… to me.

Sigma Man: ?

Kasumigaoka Utaha: ??

Busujima Saeko: ???

Miko: ????

Sword Ghost: Who are you and what did you do to the real Seitenshi?!

Her words sent ripples through the chat, like a stone thrown into a still lake.

Even Lynn was caught off guard.

Is this really Seitenshi?

After thinking a moment, Lynn replied.

Sigma Man: What do you plan to do?

Seitenshi pursed her lips.

Seitenshi: Once Lord Lynn has taken in all the cursed children in Tokyo.

Seitenshi: I will use the Legacy of the Seven Stars to summon a Stage V Gastrea.

After sending that message, she felt like all the strength had left her body.

She never imagined she'd one day be the one to plan humanity's extermination.

Sigma Man: Hooo?

Lynn's gaze flickered with amusement.

Sigma Man: Are you sure?

He hadn't expected Seitenshi to go this far.

Seitenshi: Please, Lord Lynn.

Seitenshi: Just this once, leave it to me.

Seitenshi: I want to see what happens when humanity, without the cursed children to protect them, faces a world-ending Gastrea.

Seitenshi: …What will they do?

Seitenshi's expression was firm.

This was the final chance.

Maybe, when facing catastrophe, humanity would unite.

And show a glimmer of their former glory.

Maybe it would be enough to change Mr. Lynn's mind.

Of course…

If humans still proved themselves worthless…

Seitenshi: Humans infected by the Gastrea virus will also mutate into Gastrea.

Seitenshi: At that point, they'll become EXP for the Peerage's level-ups.

Sword Ghost: …

Sword Ghost: I didn't expect you to be this ruthless!

Kisara's expression turned complicated.

Who would have thought…

The supreme ruler of the Tokyo Area, humanity's last beacon of hope, and an idealist who preached coexistence between humans and cursed children.

Could be this ruthless when it came to wiping out humanity.

She was squeezing every last bit of use out of them.

Lynn also saw the hidden intent behind Seitenshi's actions.

But…

"The humans of this world will never fail to disappoint."

Sigma Man: Very well, I approve.

Seeing Lynn's response, Seitenshi let out a long sigh of relief.

Hopefully…

Humans wouldn't disappoint her…

Otherwise, they would become Gastrea.

Sigma Man: Before that, the Cursed Children Accommodation Plan, begins now!

The moment he said that.

A surge of light filled the shelter.

The gate to the Zombie World fully opened.

The cursed children—now Devils—were ready for battle!

(To be continued.)