NOVEL WEB Chapter 30: I Need A Deeper Feel
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Bang!
Under the moonlit streets—
With one final slash, Saeko Busujima severed the head of the last zombie in the area. Only then did her heavy breathing gradually calm down.
She wiped her thigh, her face flushed with a dazed expression. "My body... it's all sticky now."
Leaning against a nearby wall, Lynn quietly watched her solo performance unfold.
"That was truly a beautiful slaughter."
He clapped his hands, offering his approval.
Saeko lowered her head slightly and murmured, "Forgive me, Master, for letting you witness such an unsightly side of me."
"No need to apologize. I actually like seeing you like this." Lynn looked happy as he was thinking.
"She is practically born for battle and leveling up!"
"This is exactly the kind of talent my Familia needed."
And with the presence of [Bloodlust], Saeko's growth rate would be off the charts! Her potential far exceeded that of an ordinary recruit.
She was an absolute gem.
Saeko's eyes suddenly became misty. The unease in her heart had completely dissipated.
Master said... he liked her true self.
A rush of excitement flooded her body, causing an involuntary tremor. She barely managed to suppress a gasp.
"Let's go. Time to update your Falna."
Lynn was eager to see Saeko's new stats. He was curious—just how far could someone with [Bloodlust] progress in a single night?
"Y-Yes~"
Saeko's voice wavered slightly as she fought to steady her trembling body, following closely behind Lynn.
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Rika Minami's Residence
When Lynn and Saeko returned to the living room, they found Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi in the kitchen, taking inventory of supplies while preparing dinner.
The two girls knew their current position in the group well. When it came to fighting the undead, they were no match for Lynn, Saeko, and the others with supernatural abilities.
So, they focused on logistics instead.
At the very least, they wanted to be useful.
If they were nothing more than freeloaders—enjoying protection without contributing—then not only would their conscience weigh on them, but they knew they'd eventually be abandoned.
Right now, Lynn's team was the safest place in the world for them. They had no intention of leaving.
Seeing their diligence, a satisfied look flashed across Saeko's eyes. Even though she had become a Devil, she was not heartless.
She got along well with Rei and didn't want to see her struggling alone in this world.
That said, if they weren't willing to adapt, she wouldn't plead their case with Lynn either.
She was now his servant—her loyalty belonged to her Master.
This arrangement was fine.
Providing logistical support made them useful to the Familia.
If Lynn chose to bring them in as Familiars, they might even become Devils like her, gaining supernatural strength.
And if that didn't happen...At the very least, they could help ease their Master's loneliness.
With that thought, Saeko started mapping out potential roles for Rei and Saya in the Familia.
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Second Floor
In a clean, unused bedroom—
Saeko skillfully removed her school uniform, leaving only her undergarments.
"Forgive me, Master. I must have worked up quite the sweat earlier. I might not smell pleasant."
…And perhaps it wasn't just sweat.
"It's fine. This won't take long anyway."
Hearing that, Saeko let out a breath of relief. As long as he didn't mind.
She lay face down on the bed, unfastening her bra strap, exposing her smooth, bare back.
Lynn pricked his finger, letting a single drop of blood fall onto her skin.
A ripple spread outward, revealing her Falna.
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[Saeko Busujima]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
•Strength: I0 → E435
•Agility: I0 → G289
•Endurance: I0 → F306
•Magic: I0 → E411
Innate Abilities: [Bloodlust] (Details omitted) & [Blade Demon] (Details omitted)
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Her growth was insanely fast!
In just half a day, she had completely surpassed Utaha, who had been with him from the start.
At this rate, Saeko might be the first in the Familia to level up. Not just that—her stats might even exceed S-rank, reaching SS or even SSS levels!
"Saeko, I have a feeling you'll be the first among the Familia to advance."
Lynn copied down her updated stats.
"Really?"
Saeko's eyes widened in surprise.
She eagerly took the paper with her stats, completely forgetting to fix her clothes.
"My highest attribute reached E-rank already...?"
She could feel a tangible improvement in her physical abilities after the update.
"This level of growth in just one day is beyond what most people could ever achieve."
Lynn gave her some perspective, as she had no benchmark for comparison.
Hearing that, Saeko nodded. If Master said it was good, then it must be good!
Then, Lynn mentioned Utaha's first Falna update for comparison.
"I see… So Utaha-senpai only gained around 100 points her first time?"
Now she truly understood just how terrifying her growth rate was.
A quick calculation showed her total stat increase was around 1,500 points—ten times that of her senpai!
Saeko's gaze flickered toward [Bloodlust].
"So, this is why..."
Her expression turned complex.
She had once tried to suppress this part of herself.
Yet now, as a Familiar of Lynn, that very trait had become her greatest strength.
Even better—she could finally embrace it.
And all of this was thanks to Master.
Her expression turned resolute, confidence filling her heart.
She reached out, gently grasping Lynn's strong hand. Locking eyes with him, she spoke seriously:
"Master, I will become the sharpest blade in your arsenal."
She guided his hand forward, past the thin fabric of her undergarments, pressing it against her chest—right over her racing heart.
"Can you feel my determination?"
Lynn gave it a firm squeeze.
"Mmm~"
Saeko's breathing hitched, her face turning crimson as she gazed into his eyes.
"I think… I need a deeper feel."
Lynn's expression was solemn.
Saeko's chest rose and fell sharply. She did not refuse.
From the moment she became his Familiar, she belonged to him.
"Saeko is still a bit dirty... Please, allow me to serve you in the bath first, Master."
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