Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Recovery Devil
In a way, Shizuka wasn't wrong.
"Alright, as long as you understand."
Since she was aware of the consequences, Saeko had no reason to stop her.
But…
While the master seemed willing to accept new Peerage members, he couldn't possibly take everyone in, right?
Would he even consider someone like Shizuka?
"Master, what do you think?"
She had already started addressing him as "Master" naturally.
Lynn looked at her with satisfaction.
Shizuka also knew who had the final say in this matter.
She hugged Lynn's arm and shook it eagerly. "Please, please take me in as a pet, Mr. Devil!"
It was the first time Lynn had ever heard such a request.
And naturally, he had no reason to refuse.
His system panel lit up, the Evil Piece flashing.
This meant that Shizuka qualified to become a member of his Peerage.
"No problem."
Lynn agreed without hesitation.
"Yay!"
Shizuka cheered, practically bouncing in excitement.
Saeko let out a small sigh of relief before smiling. She was genuinely happy for her.
Lynn materialized another Evil Piece.
But before he could even explain, Shizuka had already let go of his arm and started unbuttoning her shirt.
Her expert movements made Saeko's eyelid twitch.
She couldn't help but comment, "Why are you so skilled at this…?"
"Huh?"
Shizuka tilted her head, then blinked.
"But didn't Saeko-chan do the same?"
She turned to Lynn, as if asking for confirmation.
"That's right. Keep going."
Lynn nodded approvingly.
Encouraged, Shizuka neatly removed her white blouse, leaving only her pink lingerie.
"Okay, turn around."
Shizuka hesitated. "Does it have to be placed on the back?"
"You can choose, but the back is the most reasonable position."
"Hmm…"
Shizuka pondered for a moment, then patted her smooth, flat stomach.
"Then put it here!"
Lynn: "…"
Now it was his turn to be speechless.
…Was she doing this on purpose?
He gave her a deadpan look.
"Huh?"
Shizuka looked genuinely confused.
Saeko, on the other hand, facepalmed.
She sighed and explained, "Shizuka-sensei, after joining the Peerage, the location of the Evil Piece will display your Blessing information. You shouldn't place it somewhere inconvenient."
"And…"
Saeko's voice dropped slightly. "If you put it that low, are you planning to… take off your underwear every time you need to update your status?"
Was this woman really a natural airhead?
Saeko was starting to doubt it.
Placing it so low—
Was she already thinking about how to please the master before even joining?
Had she known she could choose, she might've picked a different spot too…
A faint blush appeared on Saeko's face as she muttered to herself.
"No way!"
Shizuka quickly refuted, then hesitated before awkwardly asking, "Can it be a little higher?"
"I think so."
Lynn wasn't entirely sure.
If her skill information was too long, it might still cause issues.
But—
It was her decision.
If there was a problem later… well, Lynn wouldn't mind helping her fix it.
"Alright, let's do it."
Shizuka straightened up.
Lynn pressed the Evil Piece against her upper abdomen.
"So cold~"
Shizuka shivered, her body trembling slightly.
Lynn briefly felt dizzy.
The Evil Piece sank into her body.
And just like Saeko, Shizuka immediately felt the changes.
Her breathing grew heavier, her warm breath carrying a faint orchid scent.
Her body burned with heat.
"Mmm…"
Like Saeko before her, Shizuka did not suppress the transformation.
From her lower back.
Two black wings unfolded.
A heart-tipped tail swayed into view.
Curious, Shizuka grabbed her own tail.
And gave it an experimental touch.
"Hnnph~!"
Her body trembled, her face flushed red, and her thighs pressed together.
But instead of letting go.
She started playing with it faster.
As someone who had experienced this before, even Lynn felt a slight headache.
Meanwhile, Saeko's eye twitched violently.
This clueless woman really didn't know when to stop!
"A reminder, Shizuka-sensei."
"There are two people watching you right now."
Shizuka's entire body froze.
She quickly released her tail.
Then—
She turned to Saeko with an innocent expression.
"What? What's wrong, Saeko-chan~?"
As she spoke, she subtly retracted her wings and tail.
With the "evidence" now gone, Saeko curled her lips in annoyance.
"…Forget it."
"Haa~"
Shizuka let out a relieved breath.
Lynn, on the other hand, ignored their antics.
He was too busy analyzing her stats—
And had fallen into deep thought.
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Marikawa Shizuka
[Low-Class Devil]
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Durability: i0
Magic Power: i0
Inherent Abilities:
[Recovery Devil]
Bodily Fluid Recovery (Blood and other body fluids can restore health, stamina, etc.)
Status Recovery (Can remove negative conditions.)
Enhanced Stamina Growth Rate
Devil Transformation (Juicing Mode)
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Lynn: "…?"
Good news—
There was plenty of space on her status panel.
Bad news—
The upper part was blocked. He couldn't see her name or level properly.
But even more concerning—
Was this new skill: [Recovery Devil].
At first glance, it looked like a healer-type ability.
Perfectly suited for Shizuka.
But that last part—
Devil Transformation (Juicing Mode).
Lynn: "…?"
[Ding! You have acquired the skill [Recovery Devil]!]
Lynn: "…?!"
He didn't want this skill!!
It was fine for Shizuka…
But him?!
Hiss—!
Lynn forcibly looked away.
He decided then and there.
This skill would be buried deep in his system.
He would never touch it.
Ever.
After regaining his composure, he moved on.
He needed to print a copy of Shizuka's Blessing data.
But before that.
He stopped.
Then, in a deadpan voice, he said—
"Lift your chest. It's blocking the name and level."
"Huh?"
It took Shizuka a moment to process his words.
Then, she simply lifted herself with an "Oh~!"
Finally, Lynn finished the copy and handed it to her.
Shizuka studied it carefully.
"Ohhh… So Mr. Devil's name is Lynn!"
Then she saw her title.
[Recovery Devil]
Her eyes lit up.
"This suits me perfectly! I love healing people!"
But—
Her gaze drifted to the last part.
"…But what's 'Juicing Mode'?"
She looked at Lynn in confusion.
Lynn hesitated.
"…You'll find out later."
He wasn't sure if she really didn't get it.
Or if she was just pretending.
After all…
This so-called "innocent" teacher had a habit of pulling off outrageous things under the guise of being an airhead.
"Saeko, do you know?"
Shizuka turned to her.
Saeko responded instantly.
"No. I don't know."
"Oh, okay."
(To be continued.)
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