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[Anime] Ch 88: what It Means To Be a Devil.
🕑 Added 2025-03-20 07:56:32 +0000 UTC— — — — — — —
The Devil Lolis were brimming with curiosity about this new world. Their wide, sparkling eyes darted around, taking in everything.
However, not a single one of them acted out of line.
They all stood quietly in place, waiting for Lynn's instructions.
Seeing this, Megumi Sakura—who had been entrusted with their care—finally let out a sigh of relief and patted her chest.
At first glance, these kids seemed pretty well-behaved.
But…Isn't there a bit… too many of them?
A tinge of worry crept onto Sakura's face.
Could she really take care of all these children?
"Don't worry, Megu-nee, we'll help too," Wakasa Yuuri reassured her, giving her a light pat on the shoulder.
"Speaking of which…"
Ebisuzawa Kurumi suddenly gave Lynn a strange look and muttered, "Why are they all lolis?"
Then, as if she had just uncovered some shocking truth, her eyes widened.
"Wait… don't tell me our Master is actually… some kind of Loli God?!"
She gawked at him in disbelief.
The others twitched but had no answer to her question.
After giving the Devil Lolis a basic rundown of the world's current situation—especially regarding the Zombies Crisis—Lynn left them in Megumi Sakura's care.
Of course, with Senju Kayo around to oversee things, it shouldn't be a problem.
"Kayo."
Hearing her name, Kayo immediately froze before slowly looking up.
"Yes, Lord Lynn? What are your orders?"
Lynn took out a book Rias had gifted him before:
"360 Applications of Magic".
He handed it to Kayo.
Gently patting her head, he said, "Your task is to master everything in this book as quickly as possible, then teach it to all the Devils."
Kayo, as the holder of the Dolphin Factor, had a sharp intellect and an exceptional learning ability.
That's why Lynn entrusted her with this mission.
Since they were Devils now, they needed to learn what it meant to be Devils.
"I'll do my best!" Kayo nodded seriously, then hesitated for a moment before asking: "…Will you come back to see us?"
Lynn blinked in surprise before chuckling.
"Of course."
He ruffled her hair and added, "Before long, you'll be able to return to your original world whenever you want."
This time, Kayo's voice was much firmer. "I'll do my best!"
As she left, Lynn watched her back for a moment before turning toward the Dimensional Gate.
"First step—Take control of Tokyo."
— — —
Black Bullet World
Lynn had intentionally left behind the first batch of Cursed Children who had reincarnated as Devils.
They had valuable experience when it came to rescuing and protecting other Cursed Children.
There would be many more places where they would be needed in the future.
After returning to the Black Bullet World, Lynn wasted no time issuing his next order.
The Cursed Children within the city had already been handed over to Tendo Kisara for management.
As for the first wave of Devil Lolis…
"Start expanding our reach. Bring back as many Cursed Children as possible."
Led by Fuse Midori, the Devil Lolis were thrilled.
No one was more passionate about rescuing Cursed Children than they were.
Meanwhile…
Rumors about the mysterious activities in the Outer Area had begun spreading.
— — —
Tendo Family Residence
Tendo Kikunojo listened to the reports, his brows furrowing.
"…Is there something unusual happening?"
A subordinate quickly replied, "The only notable activity is a newly established Cursed Children Shelter."
He continued, "Based on recent observations, they seem to have taken in a large number of Cursed Children."
"There's a strong possibility that IISO's recent failures are related to them."
Kikunojo's frown deepened.
He hadn't forgotten what had happened last time.
He had set up explosives, hoping to eliminate them…Yet somehow, they ended up blowing up his own house instead.
That shelter… was far too alarming.
A sharp glint flickered in his cloudy old eyes.
Those monsters—how could they be worthy of salvation?
"Send people to incite the public. Have them visit that shelter and cause a stir."
"Yes, sir!"
Kikunojo planned to use the same tactics he had always relied on—
Manipulating public opinion.
Turning the people against them.
— — —
A Few Days Later
The shelter had taken in another large group of Cursed Children.
Lynn completed the final reincarnation process for them.
With each new Devil, his strength surged once more.
He clenched his fists.
BOOM!
The air around him shuddered from the sheer force.
Exhaling in satisfaction, he smiled.
Then suddenly…
A commotion broke out in the distance.
"Cursed Children, get the hell out of here!!"
"Why should we take in those monsters?!"
"They're all devils! They should just go back to hell!!"
Lynn frowned as he listened to the offensive shouting outside.
"Mr. Lynn."
Shiina Mahiru approached, her normally gentle eyes now carrying a cold glint.
"A group of civilians has gathered outside the shelter. They're protesting, trying to force us to drive the Cursed Children out."
At those words, the Devil Lolis inside the shelter lowered their heads.
They had just undergone their rebirth as Devils, but they still carried the burden of their past as Cursed Children.
"Oh?"
Lynn smirked.
"So, someone's finally making a move, huh?"
Then, he turned to the Devil Lolis.
His expression softened into a smile.
"Raise your heads."
They hesitated before slowly looking up, uncertainty in their eyes.
"Remember, you are not Cursed Children anymore."
Lynn stood up, spreading his arms wide.
"From now on—you are Devils!"
"D-Devils."
The Devil Lolis trembled slightly.
Lynn's lips curled into a smirk.
"And as Devils... you should act like Devils!"
"Go do what Devils do best."
What... Devils should do? Heh! Wasn't it clear from the start?
"Saeko."
"Yes, Master!"
Busujima Saeko licked her lips in excitement.
"…It's been too long since I've cut someone down."
— — —
Outside the Shelter
A crowd had gathered, holding up signs that read "Cursed Children, Get Out!"
Their voices were filled with righteous fury.
"Cursed Children don't deserve special treatment!"
"Get those monsters out of here!!"
"Leave! Leave! Leave!!"
Then—
Creak.
The shelter's massive doors slowly swung open.
From within, Saeko Busujima stepped out—katana at her hip, eyes filled with killing intent.
But the protestors didn't seem to notice.
Seeing someone emerge from the shelter, they immediately assumed they had won.
They tilted their chins up, looking down at her with condescending arrogance.
"Hey! So you're the ones sheltering those freaks?"
"You're really sticking your nose where it doesn't belong!"
"Those devil children should've all died out there in the Outer District!"
"Bring them out here! NOW!"
"Cursed Children, GET OUT!!"
"GET OUT!!"
The crowd roared, brimming with self-righteousness, acting as if they were carrying out justice for humanity.
Saeko, however, simply sneered.
She reached for the hilt of her sword.
Shing!
The unmistakable sound of a blade being drawn echoed through the air.
"Hah! What, you gonna fight us?"
"You think drawing a sword will scare us?!"
"So, you're really willing to turn your blade against normal people—all because of those monsters? That proves you're no better than them!"
Even as Saeko drew her weapon, the protestors didn't back down.
They weren't afraid.
They were convinced she wouldn't dare to attack.
After all, they had the numbers.
And more importantly—they were on the side of justice!
Their eyes burned with misplaced courage.
As if they were unstoppable.
As if they couldn't be touched.
"..."
Saeko sighed.
"You're all so damn noisy."
A crazed glint flickered in her eyes—her bloodlust reaching its peak.
Shing!
A flash of white steel sliced through the air.
Splurt!
The loudest protestor suddenly froze mid-shout—Then, blood gushed from his neck.
And this blood splashed onto the stunned faces of those around him.
The air reeked of the smell of blood.
And then—
Silence.
A deathly, suffocating silence.
The crowd had gone completely still.
They stood frozen, as their brains hadn't fully processed what had just happened.
Then, at last—
"S-She… She just killed someone!!"
The first scream of terror rang out.
The crowd snapped back to reality—and the fearless, righteous expressions they had worn just moments ago—Were completely wiped away.
Their so-called bravery shattered like glass.
In its place, pure, unfiltered fear took hold.
When faced with actual violence, when a real blade had been swung, they finally realized—They weren't invincible.
Saeko grinned, her expression twisted in delight.
"This... is what it means to be a Devil."
Behind her—
The Devil Lolis watched in awe.
And in their eyes—A new, dark light had begun to shine.
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Comments
Jiang Chen
Thanks for the chapter
