NOVEL NEXT Chapter 38: Fallen Angel Devil
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"A bad girl..."
Lynn pondered for a moment.
There were many ways to "go bad."
But would Shiina Mahiru be able to handle it?
If she wasn't careful, she might end up completely broken.
Lynn's crimson eyes flickered slightly. "If you want to be a bad girl, how about trying to become a Devil?"
"Huh?"
Mahiru froze.
"You mean... a Devil, like you?"
"That's right."
Lynn nodded. "When it comes to being 'bad,' a Devil fits the role perfectly, don't you think?"
Mahiru considered his words.
She had always been called an angel. If she really became a Devil, what would that be like?
"If I become a Devil, will I look weird?" she asked hesitantly.
"Do I look weird to you?" Lynn stared into her eyes, letting her take a good look.
Unable to handle his gaze, Mahiru turned her head slightly. "Fine, I'll do it! I'll become a Devil!"
'Wow... she agreed way too easily.' Lynn was a little surprised.
Normally, someone in her position would have the same reaction as Miko—
They'd be terrified. Maybe even scared to the point of wetting themselves.
"Because you don't seem like a Devil at all, Lynn-san," Mahiru said with a smile.
Even though he called himself a Devil, he was nothing like the ones from legends.
Besides—
As a human, she had never truly been happy.
Would her life be different if she changed her identity?
She wanted to know.
"Just so you know, if you become a Devil, you'll be my servant from now on," Lynn warned.
"Servant?" Mahiru tilted her head in confusion.
Lynn gave her a brief explanation about Devils and their servants.
"I see..." Mahiru blushed slightly. "So becoming a Devil means... entrusting everything to you, Lynn-san?"
She hesitated.
Was she really going to give herself to a man she had just met today?
A man who was also a Devil?
She had no idea what might happen.
"Lynn-san, do you really need a servant that badly?"
"Of course."
"Even someone like me?" Mahiru felt insecure.
Having grown up in a household where she was never truly wanted, she had no idea what kind of talents she possessed that would make a Devil want her.
Noticing her hesitation and doubt, Lynn answered without a second thought:
"Of course! Mahiru, I need you!"
She froze.
For a moment, it felt like something struck her heart.
For the first time— She felt needed.
Her breathing quickened, and she placed a hand over her chest, feeling her heartbeat.
She suddenly recalled something her mother had once told her: "You're just an unwanted child!"
'No, Mother. From now on, I am wanted.'
"Lynn-san, my life is in your hands now."
Lynn smirked.
Another servant acquired.
This went unexpectedly smoothly.
He had no idea how much of a role Mahiru's mother played in this outcome.
A tiny rebellious spark had ignited within her.
The angel wanted to fall.
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In Mahiru's bedroom—
She lay on her bed, her face flushed as she exposed her back.
"Why do I have to show my back to become a Devil?!"
"Well... you could choose the front instead?"
Lynn thought he was being quite democratic about this.
Mahiru immediately refused. "No, that's absolutely unnecessary."
Burying her face in the blanket, her ears turned bright red.
She briefly questioned whether she had made the right decision to become a Devil.
Was this really a normal servant contract?
But as soon as the Devil's piece entered her body, it was already too late for regrets.
"Nnhhhh..."
She could feel the transformation happening.
Her body was burning, and power surged within her.
And then—
Poof!
Two black wings extended from her lower back.
A heart-shaped tail lazily swayed behind her.
"This is..."
Mahiru's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she reached out to touch it—only to shudder violently.
Her fair skin instantly flushed pink.
Her breathing grew heavy, and she hastily retracted both her wings and tail, her face burning with embarrassment.
Sneaking a glance at Lynn, she worriedly thought: He... he didn't notice that, right?
Meanwhile, Lynn's attention was focused on Mahiru's status screen.
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[Shiina Mahiru ]
→Rank: Low-Class Devil
→Race: Devil
→Master: Lynn Valifer
→Stats:
• Strength: i0
• Agility: i0
• Endurance: i0
• Magic: i0
→Unique Skill: [Fallen Devil] (also known as [Fallen Angel Devil])
-[Fallen Devil]-
•Gains Holy, Light, and Dark attributes
•Fallen Wings (Unleashes light-dark feather attacks when wings are spread)
•Accelerated agility growth
•Devilization (Chaos Mode)
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Seeing her abilities, Lynn's expression turned odd.
So, even after reincarnation, she remained an angel?
No, she had fallen.
[Fallen Devil]
A fusion of Fallen Angel and Devil traits.
How... bizarre.
But then—
[Ding! You have acquired the skill "Fallen Devil"!]
Lynn raised a hand and released a bit of magic.
Buzz—
A thread of light magic flickered into existence.
He reached out and touched it—
No burning sensation.
His expression grew complicated.
So now, as a Devil, not only had he lost his weakness to light, but he also possessed power that was effective against Devils?
Hiss—
Lynn sucked in a breath.
A single skill had erased his natural Devil weaknesses!
Light and holy energy were traditionally the greatest threats to Devils.
Under equal circumstances, Devils were naturally at a disadvantage against exorcists, angels, and Fallen Angels.
But now, thanks to Mahiru, that weakness was gone!
Amazing!
Angels were amazing!
Maybe he could even pretend to be a Fallen Angel now?
"Lynn-san? Is something wrong?"
Mahiru looked at him curiously.
"Mahiru, you're my lucky star!" Lynn smiled at her.
"Uhh..."
Flustered by his direct praise, Mahiru blushed but felt happy nonetheless.
After imprinting her status, she got dressed and checked her abilities.
She had already been briefed on how the system worked.
"Fallen Angel..."
Seeing this name, Mahiru nearly lost it.
Angel??? AGAIN?
Mahiru: "..."
Seeing her speechless reaction, Lynn barely held back a laugh.
Still, he explained the skill's importance properly.
"I see..."
Mahiru's eyes softened, and she smiled. "As long as it's useful to you, Lynn-san, that's all that matters."
Falling? So what?
Falling was amazing!
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