DxD: Building A Demon Clan From Scratch.

"Bad girl huh…"

Lynn thought about it.

There were many ways to go down a "bad" path.

But could Mahiru really handle it?

After all, it was easy to be bad when you weren't good in the first place.

Why not take it a step further?

Lynn's crimson eyes flickered slightly. "If you want to be bad, how about becoming a devil instead?"

"Huh?"

Mahiru blinked in surprise.

"A devil… like Mr. Lynn?"

"That's right."

Lynn nodded.

"When it comes to being 'bad,' devils fit the role perfectly, don't they?"

It was practically a professional match.

Mahiru pondered this for a moment, a hint of curiosity surfacing.

She had always been called an "angel" but what would it be like to truly become a devil?

However…

"If I turn into a devil, will I look weird?" she asked hesitantly.

"Do I look weird?"

Lynn met her gaze, waiting for her to examine him carefully.

Unable to hold his gaze for long, Mahiru turned her eyes away slightly.

"Alright then… I want to become a devil!"

…

She agreed so easily?

Lynn was a little surprised.

Normally, when someone heard the word "devil," they'd at least react like Miko did, maybe even get scared out of their mind.

But Mahiru simply smiled and explained, "That's because Mr. Lynn doesn't seem like a devil at all."

Even though he called himself a devil, he was nothing like the ones from myths and legends.

Besides…

As a human, she had never really felt happy.

If she changed… would her life be different?

She wanted to find out.

However…

"Let me clarify first, once you reincarnate as a devil, you'll become part of my Peerage," Lynn said.

"Peerage?"

Mahiru tilted her head in confusion.

Lynn briefly explained the concept of a devil's Peerage and what it meant to be part of his family.

"I see."

Mahiru's cheeks flushed slightly.

"Becoming a devil means I have to give everything to Mr. Lynn…"

She hesitated.

Giving everything to a man she had only met half a day ago?

And a devil at that?

She had no idea what would happen.

"Does Mr. Lynn really need a Peerage member like me?" she asked quietly.

Lynn immediately responded without hesitation.

"Of course!"

"Mahiru, I need you!"

Mahiru froze.

For the first time…

She felt truly needed.

Her breath quickened as she placed a hand over her chest, feeling her heartbeat race.

She couldn't help but recall her mother's words.

"You're a child nobody wants!"

No, Mother…

From now on, Mahiru was wanted by someone.

And after reincarnating as a devil, maybe she could finally leave that unhappy bloodline behind.

"Mr. Lynn, I entrust my future to you."

Lynn smirked slightly.

Peerage +1.

That was unexpectedly easy.

Though he didn't realize it, Mahiru's mother had played a key role in this.

A little rebellion had sparked inside her.

The so-called "angel" was ready to fall.

…

Inside Mahiru's bedroom.

She lay on the bed, blushing as she exposed her back.

"Why do devils have to show their backs when reincarnating?!"

"Well… you could choose the front instead," Lynn offered casually.

He was all about giving people choices.

Mahiru immediately refused.

"No! That's definitely unnecessary!"

She buried her face into the covers, her ears burning red.

For a brief moment, she questioned whether becoming a devil was the right decision.

Is this Peerage really normal…?

But before she could rethink her choice, the Evil Piece entered her body.

"Hmmmnn~!"

She could feel the change.

Heat surged through her, power welling up from deep within.

And then.

Whoosh.

Two black wings unfurled from her back.

A tail with a heart-shaped tip flicked out.

"This is…?"

Mahiru's eyes sparkled with curiosity. She reached out to touch her tail.

And instantly shuddered.

Her fair skin turned pink in an instant.

Her breathing grew unsteady, and she hurriedly retracted her wings and tail, her face burning.

She sneaked a glance at Lynn.

Did he… notice what just happened?

Thankfully, he seemed preoccupied with checking her status.

Shiina Mahiru

Low-Class Devil

Race: Devil

Master: Lynn Valefor

Strength: I0

Agility: I0

Durability: I0

Magic: I0

Inherent Ability:

[Fallen Devil]

Gains Holy, Light, and Dark attributes

Fallen Wings (Allows release of Light and Dark energy attacks)

Accelerated Agility Growth

Devil Transformation (Chaos Mode)

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Lynn stared at her status with a subtle expression.

[Fallen Devil].

A fusion of fallen angel and devil abilities.

What kind of absurd skill is this?

But…

Ding! You have obtained the skill [Fallen Devil]!

Lynn raised his hand and channeled a bit of magic.

Buzz.

A strand of light-attribute magic appeared.

He reached out and touched it…

There was no burning sensation.

His expression shifted.

Wait a second.

So, as a devil, not only did he not take extra damage from light-based attacks.

He could use light energy to attack other devils?!

Hiss—

Lynn took a sharp breath.

A single skill had completely erased his greatest weakness as a devil!

Light and holy attributes were a devil's natural nemesis.

When facing an exorcist, angel, or fallen angel of equal strength, a devil was at an inherent disadvantage.

But now, with Mahiru's existence.

That weakness was completely nullified.

This was huge.

Angels were amazing.

Angels were great!

…Wait, did this mean he could pretend to be a fallen angel now?

"What's wrong, Mr. Lynn?"

Mahiru looked at him curiously.

"Mahiru… you're really my lucky star!"

"Hmm~"

Flushed from the unexpected praise, Mahiru looked both embarrassed and pleased.

After copying her Blessings, she dressed and checked her status.

Lynn had just explained the Blessings system, so she skipped straight to her skill list.

"Fallen Devil…"

Her lips twitched.

Fallen.

Fallen Angel.

Mahiru: "…"

Seeing her stunned expression, Lynn almost burst out laughing.

But he still took the time to explain just how useful the skill was.

"I see…"

Mahiru's eyes widened in realization, then curved into a smile.

"As long as it's useful to Mr. Lynn, that's all that matters."

Who cares about 'falling'?

Falling was great!

She didn't care how powerful [Fallen Devil] was.

As long as it could help Lynn, then it was a good ability.

…

As usual, Lynn pulled Mahiru into the chat group.

[Fallen Devil has joined the chat.]

"Hmm…"

She noticed the chat group's name.

[Lynn's Peerage Harem Group]

Mahiru stared at the name, completely dazed.

Harem?

Was Lynn's Peerage really… legitimate?

Ding!

Coincidentally, a message popped up in the chat.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: ?

(To be continued.)