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Before Kuroka could reach Lynn, a blade suddenly blocked her path.
"So fast!"
Kuroka's pupils shrank in shock. She immediately twisted her body, leaving only a ghostly afterimage behind as she retreated.
At the same time, several talismans appeared in her hands and shot out toward her opponent!
Whoosh!
Just as they floated through the air—
Slash!
A white flash cut clean through them, slicing every single talisman midair.
But the slash didn't stop there—it surged forward, continuing straight for Kuroka!
She had just relocated, but was forced to use a space technique again to narrowly dodge the attack.
Busujima Saeko stood, cold-eyed, watching Kuroka.
"You want to hurt Master? You'll have to go through me first."
Kuroka paused, then chuckled softly. "So, this man should be a high-class devil too?"
"No... he must be even stronger than that."
She reminded herself not to judge just based on the fact he had a peerage. After all, even Maou nowadays can be just a peerage devil.
And his youthful appearance meant nothing in this world.
He might only look a couple years older than Shirone, but... the aura of his servant was dangerous. Even as just a servant, she felt too strong.
'Just who isthis man Shirone's clinging to?'
Kuroka's thoughts raced.
Even if she couldn't take Shirone away today—
She needed to make one thing clear: Her sister had a scary big sister watching her back!
So don't go thinking she's easy prey!
Resolved, Kuroka raised her hand. A rune-embedded orb of white light formed at her fingertips and shot forward.
Saeko's eyes flashed with the thirst to kill. Her blade rose—and cleaved the light orb clean in two.
Boom!
A small explosion rang out.
Unfazed, Saeko dashed forward.
And then—
Flash!—She appeared directly in front of Kuroka.
'She's really fast!'
Kuroka's pupils dilated again.
That insane speed—again?!
Saeko's blade crashed down, slicing through Kuroka.
But the target vanished—only an illusion. Saeko's brow twitched ever so slightly.
"She's fast and slippery... teleportation techniques?"
"Then—"
"Domain Expansion!" Saeko called out, calm and resolute. "Blade Prison."
Vrrrmmmm—
In an instant, the apartment vanished. A barren battlefield appeared—swords stabbed into the earth all around.
The eerie wasteland caught Kuroka off guard.
"Just changed the scenery, huh?" she said with a light laugh.
A purple magic circle rose behind her as she traced a symbol into the air. A swirling magic ring formed—drawing on both senjutsu and yokai power.
But just as she prepared to unleash it—
Whirrrrr—
Her eyes widened as a storm of slashes surged toward her.
No time to cast anything. She once again used her movement technique to relocate.
Whoosh!
Again?! Another wave of slashes zeroed in.
"What the hell is this domain?!" Kuroka cried out then she used her Defensive Magic.
A soap bubble-like shield surrounded her, blocking the attacks just in time.
"So, should I just wait until that woman runs out of magic to sustain her domain?"
Kuroka frowned.
But now she could tell—this swordswoman?
Definitely an ultimate class.
An ultimate class devil as a servant?
Her golden eyes shifted toward Lynn.
That guy... he's gotta be at least ultimate class himself.
Well! He had to be an Ultimate-Class Devil. It wasn't like he could be a Maou... right?
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Meanwhile—
Koneko—still curled up, enjoying Lynn's headpats—watched the fight intently. Her golden eyes shifted from tension to confusion.
Wasn't her sister supposed to be one of the most dangerous devils in the Underworld?
Yet she was barely holding her own against Saeko-senpai?
Then it hit her. Her eyes widened. 'Saeko-senpai... is just as strong as my sister?!'
"My time has come!"
"Lynn-sama~, I wanna play with this bad kitty too~."
Ryougetsu Senhime narrowed her eyes at Kuroka.
From the moment this "smelly cat" showed up, she'd been itching to throw hands.
It's just that she had used her Moon Goddess possession yesterday and was still feeling the drain.
Lynn, noticing, conjured a small magic circle and pulled out a recovery potion from Shizuka's reserve.
"Want a sip?"
Honestly, he wasn't sure if it could fully recover from the aftereffects of Moon Goddess possession.
Senhime's eyelids twitched.
Even as a new member of Lynn's Familia, she knewexactly what that potion implied.
No way would she, a royal, drink someone else's juices. She still had her pride and would never drink this potion unless she was near death.
Besides, there was a more efficient way to recharge...
Her heartbeat picked up.
Still, she was both embarrassed and extremely curious.
But might as well try it? It was bound to happen eventually.
Decision made.
Senhime threw herself onto Lynn's shoulder. A silver moonlight shimmered around her—she transformed into her elegant, queenly form and leaned against him.
"I... I wanna try... the other way..."
"The Magic Replenishment!!"
Lynn's expression twitched slightly.
She had just been in dog form not long ago... but hey.
He never said no to his Familia.
Magic Replenishment—Start!
Senhime's lashes fluttered as her lips met his.
Warmth flooded in—her weakness vanished in an instant!
Something... entered her.
"Nghh~"
Her breath quickened. Her gaze turned hazy.
But within seconds, she was fully recharged.
Koneko stared at Lynn's now-glossy lips, swallowing as her gaze dropped.
Two words echoed in her head.
"Magic Replenishment..."
Whatever she was imagining made her face flush hot.
Senhime finally stood up, forcing herself to calm down.
She looked toward Kuroka, smirking. "Bad news!"
"Hehe~! I'm joining the fight."
BOOM!
A terrifying wave of pressure exploded from her.
Koneko's gaze was drawn to it.
Her little mouth fell open.
"So strong..."
Lynn-senpai's peerage—every single one of them were monsters!
Kuroka's eyes shot open as Senhime entered the battlefield.
"Another Ultimate-Class?!"
What kind of cursed luck was this?
Was she under some kind of misfortune star today?
She had seriously misjudged this place.
She only came because she thought Kuoh Town would be safer while the Maou's attention was elsewhere...
But this place was a den of monsters!!
Now, with both Saeko and Senhime staring her down like predators...
Kuroka raised both hands, forced a smile, and chuckled awkwardly.
"Uhh... maybe we had a little misunderstanding?"
"How about stopping the fight?! I actually love peace the most!"
Senhime smiled with a predator's grin. "Hehehe~"
Kuroka took one look and didn't hesitate—she activated her teleportation array, ready to run.
This place was a death trap! She even made a barrier
"Trying to escape?"
Suddenly, her shoulder dropped as if a mountain had landed on it.
A cold voice whispered in her ear.
All the fur on her body stood on end.
Danger—REAL danger!
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