The Second Servant

"Wh-what is this?"

Akeno Himejima, who specialized in Lightning Magic, wore a horrified expression.

Wherever the Thunder passed, the seemingly unstoppable Destruction Magic Power crumbled like sand.

Then!

The vast, surging Thunder did not stop. It shot into the sky, piercing the clouds and leaving an enormous hole behind.

Looking up, it seemed as though the Thunder had pierced the entire sky.

"This..."

Rias froze in midair, her pupils contracting sharply, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

I was no match for him at all?

Meanwhile.

Koneko Toujou and Akeno Himejima were equally stunned and uncertain.

Had Lin Luo already become this powerful?

President Rias was a pureblood High-Class Devil, yet she had been utterly powerless to resist.

Just how terrifying was this Lightning Magic?

Utaha Kasumigaoka and Asia, on the other hand, were rather calm.

One knew that her master was extraordinary, while the other simply knew too little to be afraid.

"Rias, there shouldn't be any problems now, right?" Lin Luo slowly withdrew his Magic Circle.

The Destruction Magic Power was strong!

But the difference in strength between the two sides still mattered.

Not to mention that, thanks to Origin Magic, his Lightning Magic was probably even more terrifying than super-tier spells.

A moment later.

Rias slowly landed. After retracting her Devil wings, she looked at Lin Luo and asked:

"You're already an Ultimate-Class Devil?"

"Yes."

Lin Luo smiled faintly.

"This is rather unbelievable," Rias murmured. "You only just became a High-Class Devil a little while ago. This really is..."

Rather unbelievable was an understatement.

Even now, Rias still thought she was dreaming.

She and Lin Luo were about the same age, and becoming a High-Class Devil already made her a true genius.

But an ultimate-class devil of Lin Luo's age?

Only a handful of people in the entire Underworld possessed such strength.

"Now, you can leave everything to me without worrying," Lin Luo said with a smile.

Ultimately, everything he had done today was simply to put Rias at ease.

"Mm-hmm..."

Rias nodded repeatedly, her eyes brimming with joy. "I can finally get rid of this damned engagement."

At that, she hesitated. "But you'll still need a few more Familiars. Otherwise, the game probably won't be able to start."

"All right!"

"Then I'll go make the arrangements now."

At Lin Luo's home!

It was late at night. The room was quiet, with only the sound of turning pages.

[Origin +5]

[Origin +6]

A smile tugged at Lin Luo's lips as he watched the text notifications keep appearing.

Click!

Just then, the door opened.

"Master, Asia has something to talk to you about."

Utaha Kasumigaoka led a somewhat bashful Asia into the room.

Lin Luo set down his book and asked in confusion, "What is it?"

"Asia wants to become a Devil."

Utaha Kasumigaoka smiled smugly.

Her expression practically said, This was all my doing. How are you going to reward me?

"Well done. Just what I'd expect from my first servant."

Lin Luo gave her an approving look.

Although he did not know the details, Utaha Kasumigaoka must have said something.

At last, Asia gathered her courage and said, "Big Brother Lin Luo, you need Familiars for that Rating Game, right?"

Lin Luo nodded. "That's right. After all, Utaha is my only Familiar."

"Big Brother Lin Luo, do you really like President Rias?"

"I like her very much."

Lin Luo answered affirmatively.

He now had a vague idea of what Utaha Kasumigaoka had done.

Workplace manipulation. The same old trick.

It was especially effective on an inexperienced girl like Asia.

Chapter 13: The Second Servant

"Asia, have you really thought this through?"

Lin Luo gazed at Asia. "You want to become my Familiar—in other words, a Devil?"

Asia looked conflicted, clenching her hands. "Big Brother Lin Luo, do you need my power?"

"I do!"

Lin Luo answered with certainty.

There was no lie in those words.

The only reason he had not brought it up earlier was Asia's faith. He had been afraid of frightening the young girl.

Big Brother Lin Luo is a good person.

If he needs me!

Then surely the Lord will forgive me, right?

Meeting Lin Luo's gaze, Asia's eyes gradually grew resolute. "All right. Asia will become a Devil."

"You've tricked another innocent girl."

Utaha Kasumigaoka shot Lin Luo a look.

"You're clearly the one behind all this!"

Lin Luo gave her a sidelong glance and took an Evil Piece from inside his clothes.

It was a Bishop Piece, perfectly suited to Asia's abilities.

"What do I need to do?"

Looking at Lin Luo, Asia began to feel nervous.

Becoming a Devil was something she would never have dared imagine in her life before this.

"It's simple. We just need to perform the Reincarnation Ritual."

Lin Luo toyed with the Evil Piece, studying Asia as he considered where to begin.

"Let me help."

Utaha Kasumigaoka took the Evil Piece and began helping Asia based on her own experience.

"..." Lin Luo fell silent.

I let my guard down. This woman...

"Oh my, my perverted master, what's with that expression?"

Utaha Kasumigaoka flashed a foxlike smile.

Lin Luo's expression remained unchanged, as though he were a perfect gentleman.

Utaha Kasumigaoka smiled smugly and told Asia, "Lift this up."

"Huh?"

Asia froze, then rapidly flushed, her face turning as red as a ripe apple.

This was the Reincarnation Ritual?

Wasn't something a little off?

Seeing this, Utaha Kasumigaoka remained perfectly composed. "Don't worry. I'm just placing the piece."

Asia blinked at her words and began cooperating.

Even so.

Having Lin Luo beside her still made her inexplicably embarrassed, as though steam were rising from her head.

But when she saw Lin Luo's utterly serious gaze.

She felt a little ashamed.

How could I be thinking such dirty thoughts? I really shouldn't.

The corners of Utaha Kasumigaoka's mouth curled upward. With swift, precise, decisive movements, she placed the Evil Piece in the correct position.

In an instant.

The Evil Piece merged with Asia.

At the same time.

A dark red Magic Circle appeared on the floor.

The entire room filled with brilliant colors.

Before long.

The Reincarnation Ritual was completely finished.

Beads of sweat trickled down Asia's delicate face. She felt as though her previously frail body now possessed limitless strength.

"Have I become a Devil?"

Asia felt something strange behind her, as though something were there.

As that thought crossed her mind.

With a sudden rustle, a pair of Devil Wings unfurled.

"So I really have become a Devil?"

"Asia knelt on the floor and prayed softly. "Almighty Lord, I did this to help Big Brother Lin Luo. Please... ow, ow, ow!"

"You're a Devil now. It's best not to pray."