DxD: Building A Demon Clan From Scratch.

The next day.

In the early morning, faint sunlight poured through the half-closed curtains like a soft veil, gradually illuminating the quiet bedroom.

Yukino's fair, translucent skin shimmered under the light like ice and snow.

Her long black hair sprawled across Lynn's chest, her delicate face pressed closely to him, pink lips slightly pouting, resembling a peacefully sleeping kitten.

Further down.

Another Yukino was sprawled across Lynn's thighs, with crystal-clear drool trickling from the corner of her mouth.

In contrast, her sleeping posture was anything but elegant.

And...

"Mm…"

Yukino furrowed her brows. She felt something poking at her lips.

She frowned in irritation, then bit the mischievous intruder and let out a proud hum!

Lynn, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly opened his eyes and stared blankly at Yukino's puffed-up cheeks, speechless.

He reached out, gently stroked her head, and sighed, "You can't even sleep properly, huh?"

"Mm…"

The other Yukino let out a soft moan and slowly opened her sleepy eyes.

The mature scent surrounding her nose left her momentarily dazed.

As she instinctively looked up, her cold eyes met Lynn's face.

"!"

She jolted awake in an instant!

Propping herself up on both hands, Yukino sprang up from Lynn's body.

The silk blanket slipped off her shoulders, revealing her smooth, pale skin.

The moment the cool air touched her, she stiffened. She quickly tugged the sheet to cover herself.

But the more she tried, the more suggestive her movements became, with parts of her figure barely hidden, as if deliberately tempting Lynn.

Her breathing quickened. Her face turned beet red, like a steamed crab, completely flustered.

Her petite toes curled slightly, betraying her inner turmoil.

W-What should I do?

Yukino was starting to panic.

Even if everything that happened last night had already happened...

Still—

After a night passed, her brain seemed to reboot, and her shy instincts took over again.

Just thinking of certain scenes made her tremble slightly.

Last night… That person…

Was it really her?

Yukino couldn't believe it.

No... it must have been...

My sister!

Yes, that's it!

Convinced, Yukino tried to reassure herself, but then she met Lynn's amused gaze.

"Mm…"

Yukino quickly averted her eyes, buried her face into her long black hair.

Her skin turned bright red from her shoulders to her neck.

Her ears felt like they were burning.

Lynn watched her changing expression and couldn't help but be amused.

"Mizuno, how do you feel?"

Yukino flinched violently.

Mizu… no?

When did she get renamed?

But...

Thinking of last night, she gave up arguing and muttered weakly, "It's not Mizuno…"

"Then…"

"Water devil?"

Hmm…

Last night's snow devil had indeed been melted by Lynn into a water devil.

Pouting, Yukino stared at Lynn with her big, teary eyes.

Lynn smiled, pulled her close, and pinched her nose. "You really do make the cutest expressions."

"Mmph…"

Yukino mumbled, then proudly said, "I'm cute no matter what expression I make."

Lynn chuckled and rubbed her head playfully.

"Mm…"

"What's wrong with you?"

The still-drowsy Yukino blinked in confusion.

Then, realizing something, she looked down—and froze.

A moment later, she whispered awkwardly, "Sister…"

"Could you stop using my appearance..."

"Ah~"

The fake Yukino blinked, then stuck out her tongue playfully and muttered, "You're right. Yukino's body is kind of stiff."

"!"

Yukino's eyes sharpened like icicles as they locked onto Haruno.

"Fine, I won't say anything else."

Haruno smiled innocently, raised her hands in surrender, and deactivated her [Disguise Devil] ability.

Buzz—

With a flash of light, her real form reappeared.

And the first thing that came into view was... a pair of prominent curves.

Yukino bit her lip.

"Ah... my own body really is more comfortable."

Haruno let out a relaxed sigh and stretched her body, deliberately drawing attention to her curves.

"Mm…"

Yukino made a displeased sound.

She was still growing. She'd catch up eventually!

Haruno teased her a bit more before refocusing on her task.

As a proper elite of society, she never left things unfinished!

Haruno practiced that principle thoroughly.

Lynn, of course, appreciated her dedication.

Meanwhile, Yukino stood there dumbfounded.

Seeing her frozen like that, Haruno scooted aside and invited, "Want to join in?"

"Mm…"

Yukino's slender frame trembled.

...

Afternoon.

Shuchiin Academy, Supernatural Investigation Club.

Knock knock!

Lynn: "…"

Didn't he mention there were more and more people visiting the Supernatural Investigation Club lately?

"Come in."

Just as he said that—

Bang!

The door burst open from the outside!

Lynn looked up.

A girl with a golden ponytail and ocean-blue eyes walked in.

Her coat was tied around her waist, her fingernails painted a bold blue. She looked like a trendy hot girl.

But her demeanor gave off a composed, capable vibe.

"Hayasaka Ai?"

Lynn said her name the moment he saw her.

Hayasaka's body stiffened. Her grip on the doorknob tightened.

Her cold expression nearly cracked.

Why…

A hint of confusion flickered in her eyes.

Lynn leaned back in his chair, lips curled into a half-smile. "You've been following me this whole time, haven't you?"

"!"

Hayasaka froze. Panic surged in her chest.

I've been found out?!

When?!

"Since the beginning~"

Lynn seemed to catch her confusion and answered leisurely.

No way!

Mind reading?!

"No, it's just... you've become too easy to read."

He glanced at her face, which was subconsciously tensing up, and chuckled.

He smiled again. "Not coming in?"

Hayasaka's heart skipped a beat!

For some reason, his smile gave her a terrible sense of foreboding.

So…

Why did she have to clean up Kaguya's mess?!

But...

She had no choice.

A servant had no rights.

Hayasaka let out a silent sigh and stepped inside.

In the next moment.

The door to the Supernatural Investigation Club slammed shut.

Hayasaka flinched and trembled slightly.

So scary!!

She was sure she hadn't closed it!

Right?!

Could it be...

Was this supernatural power?!

She kept a straight face, but inside she was practically crying.

Having a master like Shinomiya Kaguya was a curse!

After mentally cursing Kaguya for a while, Hayasaka calmed down.

Lynn said, "Tell me what you're here for."

She bowed and replied, "I apologize. My lady was very rude before."

"Oh?"

Lynn's red eyes narrowed slightly. So this was about Kaguya Shinomiya.

Still...

"You offended me, and think a simple apology will be enough?"

Hayasaka raised her head. "If there's anything the Shinomiya family can do, just say it."

She had no intention of using her looks to try and seduce him.

Lynn stroked his chin. "Are you sure you're in a position to make that call?"

Hayasaka opened her mouth, then lowered her head.

She was just a servant. She couldn't make those decisions.

Not even her master, Kaguya, might have that authority.

Seeing that—

Lynn said flatly, "If there's nothing else, you can leave."

Hayasaka hesitated, then asked, "Are you planning to take revenge on Miss Kaguya?"

"Her?"

Lynn responded calmly, "She's not even worth that."

"Though…"

He looked at Hayasaka, a subtle smile on his lips. "You might want to keep an eye on the Shinomiya family's businesses."

"They're probably getting pretty anxious right about now."

Hayasaka's heart skipped a beat!

But—

She quickly calmed down.

That was the Shinomiya family, a conglomerate capable of rivaling a nation. She couldn't imagine them panicking.

Still—

When facing someone with supernatural powers, Hayasaka couldn't help but feel awe.

A part of her even began to hope...

"So sorry for the interruption!"

Hayasaka turned, intending to return and gather more intel.

Just as her hand reached the door handle, Lynn said,

"I heard…"

"You're a servant of the Shinomiya family, right?"

Hayasaka froze.

Lynn continued, "Ever thought of working somewhere else?"

"?"

Hayasaka's eyes showed clear confusion.

Was he trying to recruit her?

Lynn tapped his chin, looked at her, then at the faintly glowing [Evil Piece] beside him, and said,

"My house is pretty big, but I'm short a maid."

"Also…"

His voice deepened. "You don't want to keep working for the Hayasaka family's enemies, do you?"

"!"

Hayasaka's eyes flew wide, her heart rocked with disbelief!

Her hand clenched the doorknob tightly.

How...

How could he possibly know that?

She didn't know.

But…

Hayasaka bit her lip gently.

She really didn't want to serve the Shinomiya family anymore.

The Hayasaka family had once been prestigious.

But—

After losing to the Shinomiya family, they were reduced to vassals. From noble lineage to enemy maids.

How could she not hold resentment?

Even if she got along with Kaguya...

Her grudge toward the Shinomiya family hadn't changed.

Worse—

Because of internal conflicts over the heir, she had been forced into becoming a double agent. It left her completely disgusted with the whole family.

But…

Leave?

Hayasaka smiled bitterly.

She couldn't leave the Shinomiya family...

She stayed silent for a while, then whispered, "I'll think about it."

With that, she opened the door and stepped out of the Supernatural Investigation Club.

Unless the Shinomiya family collapsed...

The Hayasaka name would never break free from its chains.

But...

Hayasaka didn't completely refuse.

Because...

Lynn might just be capable of the impossible.

Somewhere in her heart, she still had hope.

(To be continued.)

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