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Katerea Leviathan's eyes flicked to the Devil piece in Lynn's hand, a flash of realization crossing her face.
So, he planned to accept Ingvild into his peerage?
But…
She glanced over at the still-sleeping Ingvild Leviathan, her expression a little strange.
Such a sleeping beauty... would she actually be useful?
Well… maybe that's not quite right. Sleeping beauties have their own… special uses.
And besides—With that delicate face and a figure that looked practically divine... It's normal for a man to feel it a bit.
...
Lynn didn't hesitate at all. He simply pressed the Devil's piece into Ingvild Leviathan's body.
Yep, from the front—just under her big.....
Buzz—
A glow of light flashed through the room.
[Ding! You've gained a new familia: Ingvild Leviathan!]
[Ding! Your familia 'Ingvild Leviathan' has been reborn as a Special-Class Devil!]
At the same time, a powerful energy surged into Lynn from Ingvild's body as a kind of feedback.
But system notifications could wait—his eyes were glued just under Ingvild's big melons.
A second later, the light faded, and her newly engraved "Blessing Information" appeared before his eyes:
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[Ingvild Leviathan]
→Rank: High-Class Devil
→Position: Bishop
→Race: Devil
→Master: Lynn Valifer
→Stats:
•Strength: I0 •Agility: I0 •Endurance: I0 •Magic: I0
→Position Skill: Magic Resistance
→Noble Phantasm: [Nereid Kyrie / Poem of Endless Green Sea]
—[Nereid Kyrie]—
•Through singing, commands dragonkin (e.g., suppression, enhancement)
•Sea Manipulation
→Unique Skills: [Sea Serpent Devil]
—[Sea Serpent Devil]—
•Deep Sea Resonance: In water, all stats increase by 50%; magic recovery doubles.Can sense all aquatic flows and predict enemy water-element attacks.
•Spawn of Chaos: When HP drops below 30%, forcibly summons the "Leviathan Phantom."Triggers AoE psychic corruption (inflicts fear/confusion); Converts enemy magic into her own HP.
•Devilization – Sea Hymn Form: Uses a song to control liquid matter (water/blood/venom); Can mold into weapons or barriers. Absolute dominion over sea creatures, including mythical beings like Krakens.
→Development Abilities:
•Sorcery: S
•Summoning: S
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"High-Class Devil…"
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
If he remembered right, Ingvild was a half-Devil, right?
And she'd been asleep for over a hundred years...
He didn't expect her to still have this kind of power.
Lynn fell into thought, his gaze drifting downward.
"Noble Phantasm, huh…"
His eyes narrowed slightly.
So now her Sacred Gear is being listed under her Blessing Info as a Noble Phantasm?
Interesting.
And most likely, her strength as a High-Class Devil was also tied to this Phantasm.
It made sense.
After all, it was a Sacred Gear with god-slaying potential.
He focused on the abilities of the [Nereid Kyrie / Poem of Endless Green Sea].
Control over dragons and the sea—both extremely powerful.
And paired with her Sea Devil skill set, she was definitely a sleeper powerhouse.
Then—
[Ding! You've acquired the 'Sea' power!]
Another eyebrow lifted.
Within the space of the [Devil Pieces], alongside the existing concepts of 'Sun' and 'Gravity', 'Sea' had now joined the mix.
Lynn stroked his chin and opened up the [Devil Space]. He noticed faint connections forming between constellations and Devil pieces, some even triggering minor tidal phenomena.
"It's really starting to feel like a fully-formed universe in here."
"Mm…"
Suddenly—
The purple-haired girl in the ice coffin let out a soft groan, snapping Lynn out of his thoughts.
Ingvild Leviathan slowly opened her eyes, dazed and confused.
Her gaze landed on Lynn's face.
"You're awake?" he said calmly. "The surgery was a success."
Ingvild Leviathan: "...?"
She blinked, still dizzy.
Surgery?
What surgery?
But… Why did she feel kind of… chilly?
She glanced down—and froze.
Wait, wait, wait—
SHE WASN'T WEARING ANYTHING?!
"Kyaaaa!"
She screamed, instantly curling into a tight ball.
Her eyes flicked nervously toward Lynn, then darted away. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she hugged her knees tighter.
"Ingvild, you're finally awake."
Katerea Leviathan stepped forward, though her gaze couldn't help but drift to the spot where Ingvild's Blessing Info had been engraved.
What was that?
She didn't recognize the script.
She was really curious.
Hearing the familiar voice, Ingvild looked up and exclaimed in surprise, "Katerea!"
"How long was I asleep?!"
Katerea shrugged. "Over a hundred years, probably?"
"...What?"
Ingvild was stunned.
"You're telling me… I went to sleep as a 17-year-old girl and woke up as a hundred-year-old grandma?"
And not just that…
Her family was probably long gone by now.
A hint of sadness filled her eyes.
She had been living among humans as a half-Devil… until her sleep disease forced her to follow Katerea here.
And the moment she arrived—boom. Hundred-year nap.
Smack!
Katerea flicked her forehead. "I'm older than you, you know!"
"Ow—!"
Ingvild winced, rubbing her forehead instinctively—and in doing so, exposed her figure to Lynn again.
As if sensing his gaze, she froze.
Then, panicked, she dropped her hand and covered herself again, whispering awkwardly, "Katerea… W-who is this person?"
Katerea replied with a wry look, "Your Master."
"M-Master?!"
Ingvild's eyes shot up to Lynn's. Her heart skipped a beat.
Katerea continued, "He's the one who cured your Devil Sleep Disease, by the way. If not for him, who knows how long you'd have been out."
"Eh?"
Ingvild blinked, then looked at Lynn again—this time with a bit of awe.
So… he had saved her?
Unavoidably, a fairytale popped into her head.
A sleeping beauty… And her prince.
Her cheeks turned even redder. She lowered her head, avoiding eye contact.
"I… I'll find a way to repay you."
Lynn gave a small smile, gently placing a hand on her long hair.
"You already have."
"Ha?"
Ingvild looked confused.
Lynn tapped her chest where the Blessing Info was engraved.
"Your body already carries my mark."
Her eyes widened. She glanced down at the strange symbols on her skin.
And remembered what Katerea had called him earlier—Master.
Her heart pounded faster.
So… that meant…
She now belonged to this man?
The thought made her feel lost—and something else she couldn't quite name.
She had woken up to find herself a century older, her family gone… and now she had a Master?
Lynn ruffled her hair.
"Now, move your hands."
"...!"
She froze again, eyes wide.
Move… her hands?
D-does he mean…?! And now?!
Her face turned crimson, her ears practically steaming.
"...Huff…"
Her breath quickened as she slowly, awkwardly lowered her hands.
Lynn calmly imprinted her Blessing Info into his system.
Ingvild sat there dazed, blinking as the info transferred.
He explained what the Blessing Info meant.
"I see…" Katerea muttered, her eyes gleaming.
Wasn't this basically a cheat code for infinite growth?
Her heart thumped.
She turned to look at Ingvild, her emotions mixed.
Wait...
Could she get that blessing too?
The thought struck her, and without hesitation, she dropped to one knee before Lynn.
"Lord Lynn, Katerea is willing to serve you loyally and without question!"
Lynn raised an eyebrow, a half-smile tugging at his lips as he looked down at her.
Katerea froze, tension radiating from her body. She didn't even dare to breathe.
The room went dead silent.
A thin sheen of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Even without a word, Lynn's pressure alone was suffocating.
Was he… going to reject her?
Was he going to kill her?
Just as her thoughts turned grim, Lynn finally spoke.
"…Alright."
Her eyes widened. Her entire body relaxed in an instant.
Thud!
She collapsed to the floor, panting for air.
Only then did she realize—she was soaked in sweat.
Her face showed the relief of someone who had just avoided death.
She really thought…She was done for.
But thank goodness…
She looked up at Lynn with a smile, trying to curry favor.
Lynn, on the other hand, remained expressionless.
The [Devil's Piece] skill reacted to her, confirming she had the potential to join the familia.
And her strength—on par with a Maou—wasn't something he could overlook.
Until now, the strongest feedback he'd ever gotten was from an Ultimate-Class Devil at best.
So…
Looking down at her, his voice flat and cold, he simply said:
"Strip."
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