DxD: Building a Demon Clan from Scratch

[Saeko Busujima has joined the group chat!]

[Shizuka Marikawa has joined the group chat!]

Before heading out to train, Lynn handed the mobile phones he had brought from the main world to Saeko and Shizuka.

The Zombie World was also a modern world.

They weren't unfamiliar with things like smartphones or chat groups.

The only issue was that the networks in their world had long since collapsed.

After joining the group chat, the first thing they noticed was the bold and unmistakable name of the chat group.

Saeko smiled.

She thought the name was quite fitting.

"Amazing! I'm officially part of Master's harem now!"

Shizuka reacted loudly, clearly overjoyed to have joined Lynn's big family.

…These two women.

Utaha narrowed her eyes, studying them carefully.

Did they not have normal modern sensibilities?

When she had first seen the name of the group chat, she had been speechless for a long time.

Women who lived in apocalyptic worlds really couldn't be judged with normal thinking.

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Leaving the base, the desolate streets stretched before them.

Utaha and Miko halted for a moment, an indescribable feeling rising in their chests.

Blood splattered the ground.

And—

Zombies.

The thick, putrid stench assaulted their senses, making the air feel heavy and oppressive.

Utaha and Miko felt physically uncomfortable.

Meanwhile, Saeko and the others remained completely unfazed.

After all, they had seen this kind of scene countless times.

Even Rei and Saya, who were in charge of logistics, had already grown accustomed to it.

"What, are you two okay?"

Lynn, leading the group, turned back to check on Utaha and Miko.

Huff—inhale—

"Cough! Cough!!"

They took a few deep breaths, trying to steady themselves.

Only to be choked by the overwhelming stench.

They covered their noses and forced themselves to respond, "N-No problem!"

—

We can't lose to Saeko and the others!

This was Utaha's thought.

We can't let Master Lynn down!

This was Miko's thought.

Lynn, seeing their resolve, gave an order:

"Saeko, make some noise. Attract some zombies."

"Yes, Master!"

Saeko unsheathed her sword and swung it at a nearby building.

Boom!!

A three-story structure several meters away was instantly sliced open, leaving a deep, narrow gash.

Chunks of the wall crumbled, crashing to the ground with a loud bang.

Lynn observed the result.

A low-level Devil could only achieve this much.

Utaha, meanwhile, took note of Saeko's abilities.

That flying slash… Was that her power?

Hmph. It doesn't seem like much.

Her [Archivist Devil] abilities were still superior!

This round—Kasumigaoka Utaha wins!

—

The sound had shattered the eerie silence of the streets.

A moment later.

Zombies began to appear, drawn to the commotion.

"Are these… the living dead?"

Seeing zombies up close for the first time, Utaha and Miko felt a shiver down their spines.

"No, they're full-fledged zombies!"

Saeko licked her lips, excitement flashing in her eyes.

"Alright, let's start!"

She rushed forward without hesitation.

Damn it.

Utaha refused to fall behind.

Even though this was her first time facing a zombie, she had already fought cursed spirits before.

So what if they were zombies?!

Besides.

She couldn't let that sneaky cat outshine her!

Determined, Utaha stepped forward.

She summoned the Devil Tome.

"Lightning Strike!"

Boom!—

A brilliant blue lightning bolt shot down from the sky, striking the zombies directly!

Seven or eight zombies collapsed instantly, no longer able to move.

Seeing her success, Utaha's nerves relaxed.

She even snuck a glance at Saeko with an air of smugness.

Heh. Lightning magic. Pretty cool, right?

Saeko smiled and praised her:

"Very strong ability. As expected of the first member to join the Peerage."

"…"

Utaha felt like she had punched cotton.

This woman… had no reaction at all?!

Saeko, ever calm, reminded her:

"The weak point of zombies is the head. Aim for the head, it'll be easier."

"…Thanks for the tip."

Even though she had her reservations about Saeko, she still appreciated the advice.

She just felt a little awkward.

After all.

She was the first.

The first to meet Lynn.

The first to become part of his Peerage.

"Utaha, don't forget to train your other stats."

Lynn's voice reached her.

Utaha sighed. "Yeah, yeah…"

She shut the Devil Tome.

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Evening

Bang!

Utaha smashed a zombie's skull with the Devil Tome.

She paused, staring down at the book.

Did she still need this book?

Devil Tome: @#%...%￥

It was definitely covered in filth by now.

Utaha sighed.

Thankfully, the magic aura wrapping around the book kept it from actually getting dirty.

It just looked disgusting.

"Ughhh…"

Another zombie lurched toward her.

She raised her book to attack.

But then her vision blurred.

Her magic power was nearly drained.

—Whoosh!—

A sharp sword slash cut through the air, instantly decimating the zombies in front of her.

Utaha turned to see the culprit.

…That damn sneaky cat.

"Thanks."

After fighting together for a while, they had gotten used to each other's presence.

But a sneaky cat is still a sneaky cat!

Utaha's gaze drifted downward.

To "that" which shook seven or eight times per second.

Utaha muttered under her breath, "That ridiculous shaking frequency could win a Guinness World Record."

Saeko: "?"

"Utaha, take a break. Recover your strength."

"Huff—"

Utaha exhaled.

She was indeed getting tired.

She could still fight, but keeping the Devil Tome active continuously drained her magic.

She looked up at the sky.

Today had been the most intense day of her life.

Endless zombies.

Just making noise would attract waves of them.

Even more than cursed spirits.

This place was a perfect training ground.

She had lost herself in the battle, fighting for three hours straight!

"Here, use this."

Saeko handed her a can of milk.

"What's this?"

Utaha took it, looking suspicious.

"It restores stamina."

Saeko's expression was a bit complicated.

She and Lynn had tested it earlier in the day.

The results had been outstanding.

Utaha hesitated.

With that expression, this couldn't be good.

"No thanks, I'll just replenish my magic instead."

"Replenish… magic?"

Saeko looked confused.

What did she mean by magic replenishment?

Utaha ignored her and scanned the area.

Found him.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

She had been holding back all night.

Time to collect some interest!

She strode up to Lynn.

Her wine-red eyes shimmered mysteriously.

"Master… my magic power is running low…"

(To be continued.)

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