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Shalba Beelzebub didn't just stand there stunned.
With a flick of his hand, he launched a deadly curse straight at Lynn.
Lynn raised an eyebrow. He could clearly feel the dense, malicious aura of the curse—but didn't bother dodging. He let it hit him head-on.
Seeing this, Shalba's eyes lit up. It worked! Or so he thought...
One second... two seconds... three seconds...
Shalba's expression froze.
W-Why isn't it doing anything?!
Lynn casually dusted off his clothes, completely unfazed.
He had so many skills from his Familia Devils that he couldn't even remember them all—especially his multiple curse immunity abilities, which definitely weren't just for show.
Shalba had really picked the worst possible opponent.
Meanwhile, Creuserey Asmodeus was quickly getting weaker.
Even with the power of the "Snake" unleashed, he was still nothing in front of Lynn—like a child swinging at a giant.
He didn't even get a chance to fight back.
"Damn it!"
Shalba Beelzebub, now frustrated and unwilling to give up, raised his hand again.
Bzzzz—
Suddenly, a swarm of insects filled the air, buzzing toward Lynn like a dark cloud.
"Devour him!"
Shalba's face twisted in rage as he shouted, commanding the swarm.
Lynn only gave it a glance.
Whoosh—
A storm of flames surged forward to meet the swarm—Starfire, devilish flames, karmic fire, Hellfire... a dazzling rainbow of destruction!
"Zaaaa!"
The swarm screeched in pain as it was engulfed in flames.
Shalba clenched his fists.
No way! That didn't work either?!
Lynn, still calm as ever, suddenly unleashed the fire in his other hand. And with that, Creuserey Asmodeus—who had been pinned beneath that hand—vanished without a trace.
Shalba's heart sank.
Losing Creuserey, even in his enhanced state, just made things worse for him. Even the "Snake" had been useless...
"Katerea!"
Shalba turned to shout, "Are you just gonna stand there and watch?!"
Katerea Leviathan: "...?"
Why the hell are you dragging me into this? You want me dead too?
Did you not see what happened to Creuserey?
Katerea casually raised her hand, showing off her bleeding wounds. "Sorry~ I'm in no shape to help right now."
Shalba's eye twitched. He could tell right away—she was totally faking it.
This woman...
Don't tell me she's scared out of her mind?
Shalba was starting to panic a bit.
After seeing what happened to Creuserey, his confidence was beginning to crack. Even with the power of the Snake…
He glanced around at the other members of the Old Satan Faction and sighed.
Yeah, they were completely useless.
Retreat started looking real good.
He slightly moved his fingers, beginning to cast a space-magic escape.
But Lynn noticed.
In a blink, Lynn vanished from sight.
Shalba's pupils shrank in horror.
What kind of ridiculous speed is this?! This guy's faster than a damn Maou! Is he really a Super Devil?
Shalba didn't hesitate anymore—he activated his space magic in full.
But...He was still too slow.
BOOM!!
Lynn's punch—infused with multiple flames and Light Power—slammed into him.
Shalba's eyes widened in terror.
That image overlapped perfectly with a memory… of his grandfather facing destruction.
BOOM!!
In an instant—An entire section of the Old Satan Faction's base vanished along with Shalba's body.
Gulp.
Katerea Leviathan watched the scene unfold and swallowed hard.
Terrifying. Absolutely terrifying.
And the craziest part?
Neither Creuserey nor Shalba even lasted a few moves against Lynn.
Who the hell came up with the plan to go after Lynn Valifer?!
Katerea was now trembling. Her future wasn't looking too bright.
But hey...She did act as a guide, right? Maybe she could be spared?
Her brain was working overtime.
Come on, genius brain, think of something—!
Suddenly, she perked up like she remembered something. "Lord Lynn."
"Lord?" Lynn looked at her with a faint smile.
That change in tone sure came fast...
Katerea gave a nervous laugh and said, "Lord Lynn, there's someone in the Old Satan Faction you might be interested in."
"Oh?" Lynn raised a brow.
Katerea got straight to the point. "Ingvild Leviathan."
Lynn's eyes narrowed slightly.
That name...Yeah, it sounded familiar.
Wasn't she the wielder of the Sacred Gear Nereid Kyrie, the Poem of Endless Green Sea?
"...Take me to her."
"Yes, right away!"
Katerea let out a sigh of relief.
As long as he's interested, she might live a little longer.
She quickly led Lynn toward a more secluded corner of the base.
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A few minutes later...
"Lady Leviathan!"
The guards standing watch called out respectfully to Katerea, but their eyes locked onto Lynn with clear caution.
Katerea snapped, "This is Lord Lynn. Show some respect!"
The guards exchanged looks—then silently looked away and lowered their heads.
Lynn glanced around.
As expected, every single one of them was female.
A little deeper in... Lynn and Katerea entered the inner chamber.
Before long, they were standing in front of a girl with long purple hair, sleeping peacefully in a crystal coffin.
But even while lying down—Her curves still... stood tall.
Lynn couldn't help but admire the sight. Now that's what you call a Leviathan.
"Lord Lynn, take a look," Katerea said with a flattering smile, like a madam flaunting her top girl—the crown jewel of the whole damn brothel.
"This is Ingvild Leviathan. She's been asleep for over a hundred years due to the devil Sleep Disease."
Katerea was feeling nervous. Would this sleeping beauty be to Lynn's taste?
If Lynn decided to keep her... Maybe, just maybe, he'd spare a fellow Leviathan like herself?
Lynn rubbed his chin, staring at the sleeping girl.
"How long until she wakes up?"
Katerea hesitated, then replied awkwardly, "Well… it should be soon, probably?"
Truth was, she had no clue.
Lynn shot her a side glance—he could tell she was bluffing.
But oh well...
He wasn't planning to wait anyway.
"Open the coffin."
"Yes, sir!"
Katerea wiped sweat off her brow and opened the crystal lid.
Lynn stepped forward and ran his fingers gently along Ingvild Leviathan's flawless body.
Then—
Riiip—
Her clothes tore apart in an instant.
Katerea bit her lip.
Wait, is he really gonna do it like that? So he's total scum trash… but with super devil power?
This world is so messed up, dammit.
Lynn noticed the strange look on Katerea's face but didn't say a word. He simply gathered magic in his hand.
And then—
A glowing Devil's Piece formed in his palm.
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