I, the spiritual mentor of beautiful girls from all over the world

(Seraph could have been a character with more depth, after all, she's a reformist demon king with plenty of blood on her hands, but after thinking about it, I decided against it. After all, *High School DxD* is primarily a comedic anime. The first few chapters have already shown another side of her, so this will be about it for now.)

Chapter 98: The Devil's Pawn, Livi☆Sugar vs. the Evil God

Lynn returned to her room.

The four divine artifacts that Hei Ge had hunted for him during this period were now neatly arranged on the table.

【Dragon Hand (TwiceCritical)】: One of the most common artifacts, it can double the power of the holder for a short period of time.

【Poison Dagger】: One of the most common artifacts, it inflicts continuous, weakening poison damage on enemies upon attack.

【GuardBuckler】: One of the most common artifacts, it can block a certain degree of physical and magical attacks.

【Speed ​​Greaves】: One of the most common artifacts, it slightly increases the wearer's movement speed and kick damage.

They're all low-tier artifacts, on par with the Tyrant's Arm, but even a mosquito's leg is meat.

Lynn raised his left hand, and that familiar, all-consuming ghostly light shone again.

【God's Left Hand - Gandalf】.

Under the radiance, the four divine artifacts didn't even have time to utter a mournful cry before they were instantly decomposed into the purest law runes, all of which were absorbed by his left hand.

[Successfully devoured the artifacts 'Dragon Hand', 'Poisonous Dagger', 'Guardian Round Shield', and 'Swift Greaves'.]

[Physical strength slightly increased...]

[Gain passive traits: Strength Boost (Basic), Toxin Resistance (Basic), Physical Resistance (Basic), Speed ​​Boost (Basic).]

A warm current surged through my body, and a pleasant tearing and reorganizing sensation spread through my limbs and bones.

Lynn clenched his fist, feeling the power within him that was much stronger than before.

"His physical body is almost at the level of a mid-level demon."

He nodded with satisfaction.

The feeling of becoming stronger is indeed addictive.

He sat down in the chair and began to review the events.

Seraph's sudden appearance was indeed an accident, completely disrupting his original plans.

He originally intended to use Black Song's actions to lure out Azazel, the fallen angel governor who was most interested in the artifacts.

That crow was, in his eyes, the biggest "source of material".

He not only possesses a large number of ordinary magical artifacts, but also his meticulously crafted "artificial magical artifacts," all of which are incredibly valuable!

What if we combine all these weapon concepts with [God's Left Hand - Gandalf]...? Will a 'divine weapon' even more terrifying than the 'God Destroyer Gear' be born?

As a result, Seraph, this magical girl, interfered and made such a big fuss that she broadcast the entire Underworld live.

That's good now. That old fox Azazel, seeing that the Demon King has been captured on the spot, is probably so scared that he's already retreated back to his lair. He definitely won't dare to show his face again anytime soon.

Given their strength, neither he nor Kuroka could go to Komao Town to actively seek him out.

Plans can only be adjusted.

"Sigh, we still have to use the dumbest method."

Lynn rubbed her temples.

Let Hei Ge continue to operate in the shadows, like an assassin, hunting down those wielders of divine artifacts one by one.

This kind of plundering is still too slow.

But now, he has a better option.

Because Seraph appeared.

Black Song operates in the shadows, responsible for assassinating those who cannot be brought to the light.

Seraph, in the name of the Demon King, could "legally" confiscate the divine artifacts.

One is in the light and the other is in the dark.

With a two-pronged approach, the speed of plundering artifacts can be increased at least tenfold.

at this time.

A thought flashed through his mind like lightning.

——Devil's chess piece.

The system unique to this world, which allows one to recruit other races as followers, was practically tailor-made for him.

Lynn's lips slowly curved into a smile that no one could understand, a smile full of wicked amusement.

He suddenly felt a sense of anticipation, for the moment when that demon princess, whose mind was filled with magical girl scenarios, would discover, after a cold night, that she was about to be branded with the "soldier" mark, representing 'obedience'...

How far will her interesting "worldview" collapse?

……

The next day.

A cold touch came from behind, making Seraphim shiver and wake up from her light sleep.

She suddenly opened her eyes, and what came into view was the bluestone slabs in the courtyard, which were tinged with a pale gold by the morning light.

Magic... remains empty.

(Waaaaah... The MP bar is completely gray... I can't even generate the most basic spark...)

Just then, a figure blocked the rising sun, casting a huge shadow on her.

Seraph stiffly raised her head.

Lynn was looking down at her, his dark eyes devoid of any emotion, as calm as if he were looking at an interesting stone by the roadside.

"Awake? Pet Number Two."

He announced her new identity in a tone so calm it was almost cruel.

(A pet?! Number two?! Are you kidding me!)

(I am Livi☆Sugar, the magical girl who upholds love and peace in the underworld! I am an ally of justice!)

(How could someone possibly become a pet of an evil god! I strongly reject this illogical premise!)

"Go to the kitchen and prepare breakfast."

(Hmph! You think you can break my will with this mere servant? How naive! I am the Demon King!)

(Even when I'm cooking, I'll make a "Breakfast of Justice" filled with divine energy that can purify your evil soul!)

Seraph's fighting spirit was instantly ignited, and she was about to declare her indomitable spirit with a cool pose.

Before she could even come up with any spirited lines, a voice with a lazy laugh came from the side.

"Oh dear, our new companion looks like she's still half asleep, meow~"

Hei Ge had woken up sometime earlier. She was wearing a black silk nightgown that Lynn had prepared for her, and she was barefoot. Like an elegant black cat, she walked gracefully behind Lynn.

Then, under Seraph's utterly astonished gaze...

She stretched out her slender, fair hands and, with an extremely flattering yet incredibly skilled demeanor, gently massaged Lynn's shoulders.

"Master, did you sleep well last night? Meow?"

Her voice was sickeningly sweet, and her black cat ears nuzzled against Lynn's neck in a fawning manner.

(What...what a shameless attitude! This depraved and wicked cat!)

(Did she really abandon her last shred of dignity just to please the evil god? How pathetic!)

(But I! Livi☆Sugar will never become like you!)

Lynn didn't even open her eyes, but casually raised her hand and gently rubbed the fluffy cat ears.

"Woo~"

Hei Ge let out a satisfied hum and squinted his eyes in comfort.

This harmonious yet jarring scene, like a sharp thorn, pierced Seraph's eyes.

(Look! That's the pathetic state of someone who has lost their will after being dominated by evil!)

(The righteous Livi☆Candy must save her... no, after defeating the evil god, she should also purify her!)

"What are you looking at? Newcomer."

Heige noticed her gaze, slightly opened one eye, and his golden cat-like pupils held a victorious contempt.

"Why aren't you going to prepare breakfast for your master?"

"Or is it that even this small matter cannot be handled properly by the Demon Lord..."

"Do you need me, your 'senior,' to teach you some manners? Meow?"

Seraph was speechless, her pretty face turning bright red.

(You depraved, wicked cat! Don't even think about corrupting me with your evil rules! The champions of justice don't recognize any seniors!)

She suddenly stood up from the ground and stormed off to the kitchen.

"Hmph! Just you wait! I'll show you what real, loving, and righteous cuisine is!"

However, ten minutes later.

When Lynn and Black Song entered the kitchen, they were met with a scene of utter devastation, like the end of the world.

Broken eggshells and spilled egg liquid were scattered all over the ground. The frying pan was blackened and billowing smoke, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of burning protein.

And that great Demon King stood in the middle of the mess, covered in dust and dirt.

A patch of black soot smeared on her fair cheek made her look like a poor little kitten that had just crawled out of a chimney.

She was still holding a crushed egg in her hand, the yolk dripping from between her fingers.

(How could this happen... I clearly chanted the "Divine Purification Incantation," trying to infuse the "Power of Justice" into the egg...)

(Why didn't it emit golden light? Instead, it shattered! Mortal ingredients are just too difficult to handle!)

Hei Ge burst out laughing without any hesitation.

"Oh dear, Demon King, are you doing alchemy?"

"This is the first time I've ever seen a genius who can turn an egg into 'dark matter'."

"Shut up! This is... this is a necessary sacrifice made in order to find ingredients compatible with the energy of justice!"

Seraphim was trembling with anger, but couldn't find any words to refute her.

Just then, a figure approached from behind her.

Lynn didn't say anything to blame her; she simply walked behind her.

Then, in the instant that Seraph's body stiffened, he reached out and grasped her hand, which was covered in egg yolk, from behind.

(Here it comes! It's the evil "corruption ritual"!)

(The evil god wants to use physical contact to inject his filthy dark energy into Livy☆Candy's body! Don't even think about it!)

"The pan should be preheated first, and there shouldn't be too much oil."

His voice rang in her ear, his warm breath gently caressing her earlobe, bringing waves of strange, tingling sensation.

A broad and warm chest pressed against her back, and an "evil aura" unique to this man, mixed with a faint tea fragrance, was continuously invading her "sacred barrier".

Boom!Boom!Boom!

Seraph's heart went completely out of control at that moment, pounding wildly against her chest.

(Warning! Warning! The sacred barrier is being continuously eroded by the evil god's debuff! Resistance failed! Resistance failed! My body... my body is not obeying my commands!)

(I'm so sorry everyone! Livi☆Sugar is suffering from an unprecedented mental attack! She's still fighting back with great difficulty... but she's about to give up!)

Soon, an omelet that was barely intact and even had a bit of a golden hue appeared on the plate.

breakfast time.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was rather eerie.

With an almost reverent gesture, Hei Ge carefully held a slice of sandwich in his mouth and gently offered it to Lynn's lips.