"It's indeed very faint."
Lynn complained.
He wasn't entirely clear on the specific situation.
But he assumed that the demon chess piece wasn't just random.
Perhaps if this 'faintness' was increased a bit more, he would be able to discern something?
However, the change in the demon chess piece, he didn't know if it was because his own level had increased, or for some other reason.
Temporarily setting aside the anomaly of the demon chess piece, Lynn's gaze returned to Saeko.
After imprinting her grace data,
Saeko Busujima, naked, seriously read her grace data.
Level...
She had become an Middle-Level Demon.
When she had leveled up before, she had already felt the changes in her body.
It was a qualitative change!
It was as if explosive power lay dormant within her!
She felt that her current self could easily beat her pre-level-up self.
Moreover,
she seemed to feel that her skill, Devil of the Sword, had also undergone some changes.
Sure enough...
When she saw 'Blade Adornment' appear in Devil of the Sword, a look of understanding flashed in her eyes.
With a thought,
whoosh—
Saeko Busujima's right arm suddenly extended a cold, gleaming blade.
"So this is Blade Adornment."
Lynn pondered.
Saeko Busujima looked at it with novelty.
"It's a strange feeling."
It was like an extension of her flesh and blood.
She stretched out her slender finger and flicked it hard.
A crisp sound came from the blade.
"The hardness is very high."
Saeko Busujima was very satisfied with this new ability.
Now she wouldn't have to rack her brains to find a suitable weapon.
The one she had brought from school had already become blunted after half a month of abuse.
This new ability came just in time!
Finally,
there was that development ability.
Saeko Busujima murmured, "Swordsman, huh..."
"A very suitable ability for you."
Lynn stroked her hair.
Saeko Busujima narrowed her eyes like a kitten, tilting her head back, enjoying her master's caress.
"Master, Saeko is one step closer to becoming your sharpest blade."
Saeko Busujima blinked, looking as if she was expecting her master's reward.
Lynn pinched her chin.
Between master and servant, there was no need for many words.
Tonight, rain lashed against the banana leaves.
Tonight, some people couldn't sleep.
As a newcomer to the Retainers, Shiina Mahiru's first night staying at the Retainer outpost in Dead Body World was an immense shock.
"The sound is too loud..."
Shiina Mahiru covered half her face with the blanket, revealing only a pair of caramel-colored eyes.
At this moment, her eyes were a little moist.
...
The next morning.
Utaha burst out laughing when she saw Shiina Mahiru's 'panda eyes'.
This was the 'punishment' for not going home!
Teased by Utaha, Shiina Mahiru's face turned red, and she scurried off to make breakfast.
But this action made Rei and Saya uneasy.
They already had so little use in logistics; if they even lost that little use...
Rei and Saya exchanged glances, both having made a decision in their hearts.
Through their conversations with Senior Busujima and the others these past few days, they had more or less understood Lynn's identity.
A demon.
This creature that only existed in fantasy,
had appeared alive before them.
It was an incredible thing, but they quickly accepted it.
Because too many incredible things had happened recently.
First, the apocalypse, with most humans becoming Corpses.
Immediately following that were the supernatural abilities mastered by Senior Busujima and the others.
Senior Busujima's sword energy, Utaha's magic, Teacher Shizuka's healing items, Yotsuya Miko's Curse Spirit attacks.
And even yesterday, a Fallen Angel with wings appeared?
All were inconceivable methods, and each was surprisingly powerful!
Given this, if it was a demon, it seemed to make sense.
After all, it was a demon; anything could happen, right?
What's more,
everyone here was Lynn's Retainer, only the two of them were out of place.
In fact, they had long wanted to become Lynn's Retainers.
But they were afraid Lynn would look down on them.
After all, for so long, Lynn hadn't done anything to them.
When Senior Busujima told them before that logistics also included 'relieving Lynn's loneliness',
they even fantasized about being done 'this and that' by Lynn.
Then they frantically brainwashed themselves.
For example, it's the apocalypse; if you want to survive, there's no other way, right?
In the apocalypse, there aren't many men left, right? You can't just grow old alone, can you?
Lynn is handsome and a very reliable man, even mastering supernatural abilities. If it's this man, no problem!
They had clearly prepared themselves mentally, even vaguely having some expectations.
But...
Nothing happened.
This made them very depressed.
But today,
they couldn't wait any longer!
The flames of determination burned in Rei and Saya's eyes.
Coming out of Saeko Busujima's room, Lynn felt refreshed.
Last night, he had thoroughly disciplined Saeko.
Making her understand that even if she became an Middle-Level Demon, she couldn't be complacent in the slightest.
Arriving in the living room, Lynn raised an eyebrow.
Rei and Saya were staring at him expectantly.
Lynn hesitated, "You guys..."
"Lord Lynn, please let us become your Retainers!"