Inside the manor.
Haruno slowly pushed open the door to the master bedroom.
And then—
An outrageously luxurious room unfolded before them!
But…
What drew the most attention was the long, spacious bed!
Haruno walked over to the bed, her voice filled with pride. "What do you think? Not bad, right?"
"This bed can easily fit ten people. No problem at all~"
Hearing that—
Saeko, Kuroka, and the others suddenly lit up with interest.
Kuroka's golden eyes sparkled. She gave Haruno a thumbs-up. "Well done, Haruno!"
Lynn was speechless.
What exactly are they planning with a bed this size?
Miko looked at the visibly excited Utaha and the others and felt a tinge of disappointment.
Because of her mother, she had gone home to rest and hadn't returned until now.
Even at night, she had no chance to deepen her connection with Lynn.
This can't go on.
Otherwise, she'd get left behind by someone like Saya!
She needed a plan!
At the very least…
She needed to find a way to move into Lynn's new residence.
But her mom…
Miko was stuck in a dilemma.
Suddenly—
Miko's eyes lit up as an idea came to her.
Since the Peerage's base was so spacious…
Could she bring her mother to live with her?
With that thought in mind—
Miko turned to Lynn and asked expectantly, "Master, can I bring my mom to live here?"
Lynn looked at her with surprise, but without hesitation said, "Of course."
Yes!
Miko clenched her fists in joy, her face blooming with uncontrollable happiness.
Now—
She could be closer to Lynn!
"Oh~?"
Utaha made a strange sound, her red eyes glinting playfully as she teased, "I didn't expect this~"
"Miko, you're that kind of girl?"
"Huh?"
Miko froze, a little confused.
Seeing this, Utaha clicked her tongue twice, giving her a look that said, everyone understands.
"You're trying to copy Saya, aren't you?"
"!"
Miko's eyes widened instantly!
"I knew it!"
Yuuko and the others suddenly understood!
Yui and the rest, who had originally considered bringing their mothers over, immediately dropped the idea.
Living with Mom? No way!
Hana looked at Miko with disbelief. "Miko, how bold!!"
"That's not it!!"
Miko's face turned bright red as she frantically waved her hands. "My mom lives alone. I just wouldn't feel at ease living here without her!"
"That's really all it is!"
"Is that so?"
With the whole Saya situation as precedent, Utaha and the rest were clearly skeptical.
But…
They decided to let it go.
After the group had finished exploring for a bit, Haruno cleared her throat and said, "Alright, anyone who has no business here should leave now."
Utaha: "?"
As soon as she said that, Kuroka and the others narrowed their eyes at her.
Haruno remained unfazed and continued, "Yukino, stay behind."
Yukino's body stiffened. Her ears flushed red.
She had already had a deep discussion with Haruno about how to move forward, so she knew what her sister meant.
She lightly bit her lip, eyes filled with panic, not daring to look at Lynn, her heart pounding in her chest.
Nervousness and hesitation swirled within her.
Was she really going through with this…?
She clutched the hem of her clothes, her breath a little ragged, unable to calm herself.
Even though she had mentally prepared for this day, now that she was facing it, the anxiety, shyness, and internal conflict were overwhelming.
But…
If things continued like this, the distance between her and the others would only grow wider.
Yukino understood this all too well.
Even though everyone in the Peerage was kind, there was still a wall between them—something invisible and intangible.
Also…
When they often discussed techniques for pleasing Lynn, she couldn't contribute anything at all…
Like a clueless child.
Thinking of those bold conversations made her cheeks burn.
So in that case—
She couldn't keep hesitating!
Yukino took a few deep breaths. Determination flickered in her eyes.
She couldn't stall any longer.
Since she had become one of Lynn's Peerage members, this moment was only a matter of time.
Just like her sister said—
If it's bound to happen eventually, then better to do it sooner.
Yukino had made up her mind. She was going to grow up today.
But…
What really pushed her to take this step were her sister's words from the other day:
Yukino, you can't beat me in anything…
Not in ability, not in body, and certainly not in your closeness with Master Lynn.
Hearing that, Yukino had clenched her fists.
She wouldn't always be behind!
Today, she would let her sister see for herself!!
With a spark of resolve, Yukino stepped forward.
Boom.
Every step felt like it was stomping on her heart.
Her vision blurred, her limbs stiffened. She couldn't even move her arms and legs properly but didn't realize it.
Saeko and the others, watching the scene, couldn't help but smile slightly.
Then, one by one, they quietly stepped out.
Utaha let out a dissatisfied grunt. She hadn't expected Haruno to play the sister card!
How annoying!
Utaha reluctantly stepped back as well.
Of course, she could've forced her way in.
But…
It was Yukino's first time, after all.
So—
She let it go… just this once.
On the other side—
Thud!
Yukino bumped into something and felt a jolt of pain in her forehead. She snapped back to reality and looked up.
And then—
Lynn's unbelievably handsome face appeared in her view.
Buzz——
Yukino's mind went completely blank!
Her brain froze.
"I-I-I—"
She stammered, her thoughts and words scrambled.
In that moment, she felt the urge to run again.
She couldn't do it!
She couldn't do this at all!!
Then—click.
Yukino turned around stiffly and saw Haruno locking the bedroom door, smiling. "Yukino, no escaping now~"
"Eh!?"
Yukino's eyes widened!
W-What is going on!?
Suddenly—
Lynn gently placed his hand on Yukino's head and gave it a soft stroke.
Yukino flinched. But like a docile kitten, she instantly relaxed.
Lynn asked in a low voice, "Have you made up your mind?"
Yukino came back to her senses, and her body heated up. She could feel sweat making her clothes cling to her skin.
She took a deep breath.
Lynn's scent filled her senses.
"Mm…"
She let out a soft sound, blushing, and buried her face in his chest. Her hands gripped his shirt tightly like a kitten nuzzling in.
His scent lingered on her nose, but she still felt nervous and ashamed.
However…
Her heart had calmed down.
She wasn't going to run away.
Yukino raised her head slightly, her eyes shimmering with emotion as she looked at Lynn.
Then, she pressed her face back against his chest and whispered in a trembling yet firm voice, "Master…"
"My future…"
Yukino's voice quivered, but she spoke with resolve. "I'll leave it to you!"
After that, she seemed to lose all strength and collapsed into his arms.
Lynn caught her without hesitation.
Off to the side—
Haruno watched with satisfaction.
Yukino had finally taken this step herself…
But—
There was no time to celebrate.
Haruno immediately rushed over!
"Yukino, you don't have any experience. Let me show you a few times first, so you can learn properly!"
Yukino: "?"
Yukino, who was already feeling dizzy from the heat, suddenly snapped back to full awareness!
Even now, her sister still wanted to steal the spotlight!?
"No way!"
Yukino instantly stood up and pushed Haruno away.
Surprise flickered in Haruno's eyes.
When did Yukino become so bold?
But…
Haruno smiled sweetly. Then—
[Disguise Devil]
Suddenly.
An illusion of their mother, Fumino, appeared before Yukino.
With a stern face and a commanding tone, she said, "Yukino, let Mom go first this time."
A direct strike to Yukino's soul!
"!"
Yukino's eyes widened, her whole body freezing.
M-Mom?!
Seeing her reaction, Haruno chuckled, slinking up to Lynn like a snake.
"Master Lynn~ What do you think of this?"
"She's the mother of me and Yukino~"
...
Later that evening—
Miko returned home and decided to come clean to her mother, Yotsuya Touko.
"A god?"
Touko blinked in confusion. She reached out and touched Miko's forehead. "You don't have a fever…"
"Hmm…"
She asked cautiously, "Chuunibyou?"
Miko sighed. "No."
She knew this would happen.
And—
She even softened it a bit by calling Lynn a god instead of saying "Devil," to avoid further misunderstandings.
"Anyway, I'm now a follower of God, and I'll be living with Him from now on."
Touko's face turned serious. "A cult?"
Was her daughter brainwashed!?
Miko sighed again and raised her hand, gathering her magic power.
Buzz—
A warm glow bloomed from her fingertips.
Touko was stunned.
Miko continued explaining and used a few more spells to make things easier to understand.
A while later—
Touko held her forehead, her worldview shaken. "So…"
"You're going to serve God now?"
Miko blushed slightly but nodded.
Touko fell silent, then said, "So…"
"That man's not your boyfriend, he's a god…"
She remembered Lynn, whom she'd met once, and something clicked in her mind.
"So…"
Miko looked at her expectantly. "Mom, do you want to come with me?"
"?"
Touko's eyes widened in shock. "You want me, your mom, to serve God too?!"
Her mind instantly jumped to Lynn's face. Then she imagined being with her daughter…
Bang!
Touko's face turned bright red.
Even though she wasn't young anymore, she was still embarrassed hearing such an offer from her daughter!
"That's not it!!"
Miko also turned red, protesting loudly!
Ugh…
Mom, you airhead!
Why do you have the same ideas as Utaha and the others!?
After half a day—
Miko finally managed to clear things up.
Touko scratched her cheek awkwardly. "So that's how it is…"
But…
Should she go?
Touko fell deep into thought.
Then she looked up, seeing the anticipation in Miko's eyes.
As a mother, she couldn't stop her daughter's growth…
"Alright, it's decided!"
Meanwhile.
The Old Maou Faction received intel.
Shalba Beelzebub sneered. "So the news came this quickly."
He scoffed and looked down at the report in his hand.
"Tokyo, Minato Ward, Shuchiin?"
"Hmph… how pathetic."
Shalba scoffed again, his voice ice cold. "Devils these days sure love gathering in the human world…"
This kind of childish play won't last. Sooner or later, the Old Maou Faction will wipe them all out!
Valefor!
When his eyes fell on that surname, hatred and rage surged in his expression.
"Valefor must die!!"
(To be continued.)