DxD: Building a Demon Clan from Scratch

Low-Rank Stray Devil?

Is that what this monster is called?

"Wait!"

Utaha snapped out of her thoughts and quickly asked, "You know what kind of monster this is?"

Lynn responded with a simple "Hmm."

Hope flashed in Utaha's eyes. Could he be a devil hunter?

If something like a Low-Rank Devil exists, then it wouldn't be strange for a devil hunter to appear, right?

That must be it!

Utaha unconsciously nodded to herself.

Lynn glanced at her, somewhat baffled by her thoughts. Checking his status panel, he confirmed that she had the qualifications to become a member of his Peerage.

Despite looking like an ordinary person, as a main character in an anime setting, she naturally had some degree of luck.

"Hey, I'll take care of that thing for you, but how about you promise me something in return?"

Utaha froze for a moment before asking, "What is it?"

Lynn casually took out an Evil Piece and said, "Let me put this inside you."

Utaha's eyes widened in shock, her face turning red with a mix of shame and anger. "Are you even a real devil hunter?!"

"Devil hunter?"

Lynn looked at her strangely before grinning. "No, I'm a devil."

"Huh?!"

Utaha's brain shut down.

"Food! Food!!"

But the Low-Rank Devil behind them wasn't interested in their conversation.

The stench of decay thickened in the air, pressing down on them. In a panic, Utaha hurriedly shouted, "Okay! I promise!"

"Then, the contract is established."

Lynn raised his arm.

A surge of magic power erupted.

Boom!

A red cyclone spiraled from Lynn's right arm, condensing into a blinding crimson beam that instantly engulfed the monstrous spider-like devil.

The shockwave from the magic blast sent a gust of wind tearing through the alley, whipping Utaha's long black hair around wildly.

"Ahhh—!"

A piercing scream echoed from within the red light before fading into nothingness.

A few seconds later, the glow vanished, and Lynn lowered his arm.

Utaha's lips trembled. "J-Just now…?"

"Basic magic release."

Gulp.

Utaha swallowed hard.

Was this still Earth?

"What about that spider monster…?"

"Dead. If you're lucky, maybe there's something left of it."

Utaha exhaled in relief—only to realize she had let her guard down too soon.

"Now, let's talk about our deal."

Lynn held up the Evil Piece, casually shaking it in front of her.

Utaha immediately tensed up, instinctively crossing her arms in front of her chest. "Are you… seriously going through with this?!"

"Of course. We devils pride ourselves on our contracts."

"Hehe… Hehe…"

Her lips twitched.

Could she run?

For a brief moment, she considered it.

But then she recalled what had just happened, the overwhelming power gap between them and instantly gave up on the idea.

There was no escape.

Resigning herself to her fate, she shut her eyes and braced herself.

'Just think of it as a mosquito bite.'

'But at least it's better than getting eaten by that thing…'

'Damn it! My first time is going to a… chess piece?!'

'Speaking of which, he is kind of handsome…'

Even as complaints filled her mind, she couldn't help sneaking a glance at him.

"Wait!"

Her eyes suddenly widened in alarm.

"Why are you unbuttoning my shirt?!"

She shot him a fierce glare, her wine-red eyes filled with rage. "I knew it! A devil like you wouldn't be satisfied with just a game prop!"

"Wait—where are you trying to put that thing?!"

"You got the wrong spot!"

"Did I?"

Lynn ignored her protests.

A glowing red ripple spread across her chest, absorbing the Evil Piece into her body.

Lynn's expression flickered with surprise.

"It actually… went in?"

Utaha's voice trembled.

Lynn scratched his head. "I mean… probably?"

"Probably?!"

She stared at him in disbelief, as if looking at an irresponsible scumbag.

Lynn shrugged. "Hey, it's my first time too. I don't have any experience with this."

Boom!

Boom boom!

Utaha's body froze.

Her heartbeat pounded violently as heat surged through her veins. A flood of power erupted from deep within.

"W-What now?!"

She gasped.

"Probably… your reincarnation ceremony?"

"Probably again?!"

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[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained a new Peerage member: Kasumigaoka Utaha!]

[Ding! Your Peerage member, Kasumigaoka Utaha, is undergoing the reincarnation ceremony!]

[Ding! Your Peerage member, Kasumigaoka Utaha, has successfully reincarnated as a special demon: 'Archivist Devil'!]

[Ding! You have acquired the skill: 'Archivist Devil'!]

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