"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, nya~"
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 them 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, nya~"
Kuroka placed the tea in front of Lynn with a flattering smile.
But she instantly froze under his gaze.
"Nya!"
Kuroka shivered, then crawled onto Lynn's lap and raised her hips.
"Master~ Kuroka was wrong, nya~"
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!
"Nya!"
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!
"Exorcists?!"
(To be continued.)
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