DxD: Building A Demon Clan From Scratch.

Chapter 60: Why Don’t I Just Join You? (BONUS)

Peerage?

Yukino felt uneasy, a nagging sense that something wasn't quite right.

She quickly spoke up:

"Well, since the commission is over, Yuigahama and I will be leaving first."

Lowering her head slightly, she avoided making eye contact with Lynn.

Then, grabbing the still-confused Yui, she hurried out of the old school building.

She had a strong feeling that if she stayed any longer, she'd get caught up in something she shouldn't.

What happened today was already too much.

Her entire worldview had been shattered.

She even began to question her own beliefs.

She needed time to process everything.

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Old School Building.

"Ah… they left."

Utaha blinked in mild surprise.

"Master, are they unqualified?"

But they're clearly beautiful girls?

Yes.

This was the rule Utaha had come to understand.

Generally speaking, if someone was a beautiful girl, they were automatically qualified to become part of Lynn's family.

And both Yukino and Yui were definitely beautiful girls.

Lynn shrugged.

"Obviously, they're qualified."

As expected.

Utaha's eyes flashed with understanding, but then she frowned in confusion.

"Then why?"

"Why let them go?"

Lynn suddenly chuckled.

"Utaha, you're looking at it the wrong way."

"It's not about whether I need them… it's about whether they need me."

Utaha was momentarily stunned.

Then, she smiled.

"That's true."

They don't realize what an opportunity they've just passed up.

Lynn didn't dwell on Yukino and the others leaving.

Instead, he turned his attention to Yuuko.

A ghost who had the potential to reincarnate as a devil…

He was very interested.

"How about it?"

"Want to come with me?"

Yuuko's eyes lit up for a moment.

But soon, the light faded.

It was rare for her to meet someone who could actually see her.

Of course, she wanted to follow Lynn and leave this old school building.

But…

"I can't."

Her voice was filled with gloom.

"I'm an earthbound spirit. I physically can't leave this place."

Lynn smiled.

"That's simple. Just become part of my peerage."

"Peerage?"

Yuuko blinked in confusion.

Lynn had mentioned this before.

But she had been interrupted before she could ask about it.

Now, curiosity flickered in her eyes.

Lynn's lips curled into a slight smirk.

"Yes—reincarnate as a devil and become mine."

As he spoke, Lynn spread his devil wings.

Yuuko's eyes widened.

"Devils… you're serious?"

Lynn shrugged.

"Of course."

Yuuko turned to look at Utaha and the others.

"And them?"

"They're all my peerage members."

"In other words…"

"They're devils, too."

Utaha and the others exchanged glances.

Then, they each unfolded their devil wings.

"Wow! Miko, you look so cool!"

Hana's eyes sparkled with excitement.

She reached out, wanting to touch the wings.

Miko's eye twitched.

This girl… sometimes I really admire how shameless she can be.

Meanwhile, Yuuko's brain nearly short-circuited.

As an old ghost, today had completely shattered her common sense.

"Devils are real…?"

Her expression was complicated.

Despite being a spirit for decades, she had little actual experience.

She had spent most of her existence trapped in the old school building.

She knew nothing about the world outside.

Lynn chuckled.

"If ghosts can exist, why can't devils?"

"Uh…"

"When you put it that way… it does make sense."

Yuuko nodded to herself.

After all, when she was alive, she never imagined she'd turn into a ghost.

And yet, here she was, having lived as one for fifty or sixty years.

"Becoming a devil… sounds kind of interesting…"

An intrigued look crossed Yuuko's face.

But then.

Her expression darkened.

"Is it really possible?"

Could she really leave this place?

For decades, she had tried countless times, but always failed.

"Why not try and find out?"

Lynn's tone was relaxed.

A mere earthbound spirit wouldn't be able to resist the power of his [Evil Piece].

"You're right!"

Yuuko was momentarily dazed, then her eyes filled with determination.

She decided.

She would become a devil.

Maybe then, she could finally leave.

And even if she still couldn't…

Well, having a different kind of existence wouldn't be so bad either.

A sly smile appeared in Yuuko's narrow eyes.

"If I still can't leave the old school building after becoming your peerage member…"

She suddenly looked at Lynn with a pitiful expression.

"Promise me you'll visit often, okay? You wouldn't leave your peerage member all alone, right?"

"Don't worry. I won't leave you here alone."

Yuuko blinked.

For a moment, she was touched.

"Then… I'll entrust my everything to you…"

She smiled playfully.

"Mr. Devil."

Lynn smirked.

"You won't regret it."

But then.

Yuuko suddenly froze.

"Wait… is this even possible?"

"I mean, I'm already dead, aren't I?"

Lynn glanced at the glowing [Evil Piece] on his system panel.

Then, he replied without hesitation:

"If I say yes, then it's fine."

After all, If the [Evil Piece] says it's possible, then it's possible.

"Alright! Let's do this!"

Yuuko pumped her fist in excitement.

"Um… what do I do?"

Lynn condensed an Evil Piece in his palm.

But then, he paused, his gaze shifting toward Hana.

There was an outsider present.

Although he had considered bringing her into his peerage as well…

For now, she was still an outsider.

Normally, people could witness a devil reincarnation ceremony.

But his reincarnation process was special.

At the end, he had to engrave a Blessing.

And that wasn't something outsiders could be allowed to see.

Soon, Utaha and Miko also realized the issue.

Their gazes turned serious.

Miko sighed.

"Hana, step aside for a bit."

"Huh?"

Hana blinked, looking confused.

Then, she suddenly pouted.

"Miko, are you abandoning me again?"

Miko: "…?"

Why did that sound like I'm some kind of scumbag?!

Seeing that Hana wasn't getting the hint, Miko's expression turned serious.

"Hana, this is a peerage matter. You—"

"Then why don't I just join you?"

Miko: "…???"

(To be continued.)

Junkdog's Note: Bonus for 600 PS, T10 guys wooo. I'm so gonna bless you with more chps later today xD.