Eriri Comes Calling

Ddraig's eyes widened in terror, but he could offer no resistance at all.

His enormous draconic body resembled burnt ashes, finally dissolving into nothingness.

Only the purest power remained, dispersing throughout this world.

The next moment.

The black magic power surrounding Lind vanished without a trace.

The world shifted.

The familiar living room came into view.

"Phew!"

Lind let out a long breath, looking as though he had just been fished out of the water, his entire body drenched in sweat.

"Master, are you all right?" ×N.

Shiho Miyano and the others were startled and immediately gathered around him in concern.

"I'm fine. I just used up too much power."

Lind waved a hand, feeling a weakness spreading from the depths of his soul.

Just as he had thought.

He was still too weak.

Even transforming into a progenitor devil for such a short time had nearly drained him dry.

This move.

Could only be used as a trump card.

Still.

It had all been worth it.

He looked at the Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet in his hand and pressed it against his chest.

Hum!

Crimson light shone.

The Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet gradually vanished, merging into Lind's body.

"Looks like this Longinus is completely mine to command now."

Sensing the state of the Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet, Lind nodded to himself.

With the dragon soul gone.

It was as though he had activated a cheat, directly gaining the highest authority over the Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet.

"Besides that, I seem to have gotten a lot stronger too?"

Lind's eyes gleamed as he brought up his status panel.

[Experience +**]

[Lind Lucifer]

[Race: Progenitor devil]

[Level: L60]

[Authority: Progenitor Devil Transformation]

[Servants: Grayfia, Shiho Miyano, Akemi Miyano, Esdeath]

[Skills: Devil Contract, Demon Summoning, Infinite Magic Power, Magic Heart, Magic Gunner, Devil's Gun, Demon Mask, Absolute Zero, Corpse Manipulation, Slash, Demon Beast Familiar, Super-Speed Regeneration, King of Beasts.]

"I almost forgot. Ddraig was worth a huge pile of experience points too."

"And King of Beasts can strengthen my body as well."

A look of realization appeared on Lind's face.

That meant.

Even in his normal state, he was at Super Devil level.

Combined with the Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet.

He finally qualified to fight this world's top-tier powers on equal footing.

"Master, why don't you rest at home today instead of going to the agency?"

Watching the color gradually return to Lind's face, Shiho Miyano felt a little relieved, but she still offered the suggestion.

"It's fine. Let's stick to our original plan."

Lind's Exorcism Agency.

Apart from Asia, who stayed home to watch the house.

Lind brought his servants here, with Shiho Miyano leading the way.

The agency occupied a small two-story building.

They pushed open the door.

The first floor was an ordinary office.

There were several bookcases, a few desks, and several computers sitting on them.

The second floor, however, was another world entirely.

They went upstairs.

The sight inside made Lind pause slightly.

The entire second floor consisted of a single room, lavishly decorated and unmistakably tailored to personal tastes.

Soft purple lights covered the ceiling, creating a distinctive atmosphere.

An enormous waterbed stood in the very center of the room.

Countless props and outfits hung from the wardrobe on the other side.

Maid outfits, teacher outfits, school uniforms... blindfolds, ropes, candles...

Whether necessary or not, practically everything was there.

Through the bathroom's transparent glass wall, he could see a huge whirlpool tub.

Taking it all in, the corners of Lind's mouth began to rise.

Noticing Lind's mood, Vermouth spoke as though asking for praise. "Master, I handled all the decorating here myself."

"Besides that, I left plenty of space so we can add facilities according to your wishes."

"That was thoughtful of you."

Lind nodded, walked across the soft, handmade pure-wool carpet, and sat on the waterbed.

He shifted slightly and was quite satisfied with how it performed.

He smiled. "Since you put so much thought into this, you naturally deserve a reward."

"Your level should be right at the threshold, shouldn't it? Let's get you through that breakthrough in one go."

Vermouth's heart fluttered, and she instinctively walked over. "Thank you for your blessing, Master."

In her eyes, Lind's figure became incomparably imposing, taking complete possession of her body and mind.

"Speaking of which, isn't today supposed to be our agency's opening day?"

Akemi Miyano spoke plaintively. "There's still plenty to do."

"Just leave that to you, Sis. You're in no hurry to get stronger anyway."

"Akemi, we'll leave everything to you. Without Master's orders, the three of us wouldn't dare act on our own."

Akemi Miyano: "..."

She stared blankly as her master charged about like a god of war, guiding his servants' training.

For a moment, she felt utterly lost.

Aside from Shiho, she had clearly been the first to arrive.

Yet what was going on now?

It felt as though she had been pushed out.

For a moment, her chest felt tight.

Chapter 49: Eriri Comes Calling

Bang—

Akemi Miyano angrily shut the door and stomped down the stairs.

As she walked, she muttered, "Damn it... so I'm the only workhorse here... just you wait..."

Her voice was thick with resentment.

But once she reached the first floor, she slumped into a chair.

I'm such a coward.

She scolded herself.

She could have solved the problem by simply opening with a basic attack.

But for her first time, she really didn't want to join so many people.

Akemi Miyano sighed, turned her sorrow into motivation, and booted up the computer.

Hmph, it's only work. This is child's play.

Upstairs.

"Master, I felt it. I think my level just went up."

"Mine too. Why did we break through so quickly this time?"

"Master, I'm a Four-Winged Fallen Angel now."

Among the servants, everyone except Vermouth had only recently broken through.

By their reckoning.

Even if they worked hard enough, gaining another level within a few days should have been impossible.

Yet now, they felt that their master seemed even "stronger."

"Of course. After all, my strength has already surpassed that of an ordinary Devil King."

Lind looked them over, a smile curving his lips.

"But if you want to level up faster, that still depends on how hard you work."

"Yes, yes." ×N.

They nodded repeatedly, excited flushes rising on their faces.

Everyone began moving more deftly, unwilling to waste even a drop of the breakthrough elixir.

Especially the fallen angel trio.

The punishment inflicted on their souls had long since stripped them of all restraint.

Now that they had become Four-Winged Fallen Angels, the greed in their hearts grew even harder to control.

They began competing harder.

Naturally, that spurred the others on.

All of this left Lind increasingly satisfied.