DxD: Building A Demon Clan From Scratch.

Chapter 62: Life Devil (BONUS)

As expected, she reincarnated as a devil.

Lynn was still a little surprised that Yuuko had successfully completed her reincarnation.

Although the Evil Piece had confirmed it long ago…

Ghosts, after all, were beings without physical form.

It felt like there were still hidden mechanics within the Evil Piece that even he hadn't fully explored.

"Ghost Devil…"

After reviewing the skill description, what caught his attention most was the Earthbound Spirit ability.

Inherent barrier.

This was the first time Lynn had seen this type of ability.

He tried to sense it himself.

Then his expression turned a little strange.

It was… the old school building.

As for Will-o'-the-Wisp, it didn't seem particularly useful, though it did expand his toolkit.

Additionally, he seemed to have gained a new state.

One that was similar to Yuuko's ghost state.

Meaning…

He could phase through walls now?

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On the other side.

Yuuko was still playing with her devil wings in disbelief.

"I really reincarnated…" she muttered in awe.

But then she looked at her body, confused.

"It still feels like I'm a ghost."

Even after becoming a devil, her ghostly traits hadn't disappeared.

Lynn handed her a copy of her Blessings info.

"Just check your skills. It'll make sense."

Yuuko browsed through it.

Skipping the currently irrelevant basic stats, her eyes landed on the title:

"Ghost Devil?"

She smirked.

"So I'm both a ghost and a devil now?"

"That's about right," Lynn replied.

"Okay."

Yuuko accepted it quickly.

"Will-o'-the-Wisp…"

She muttered to herself, "Could it be what I think it is?"

She closed her eyes and guided the power within her.

Fwoosh!

A series of blue flames suddenly ignited in the air around her.

Yuuko laughed, her lips twitching slightly.

"Now I've got all the characteristics of a classic ghost."

And the Earthbound Spirit skill…

Was it symbolic of something?

Still—

The result was what mattered.

At the very least.

"I don't feel any more connection to the old school building!"

Yuuko looked stunned.

That meant…

She was no longer trapped.

She could finally leave this cage she'd been bound to for decades.

Well…

Technically, it wasn't that she left the school building…

The school building followed her.

Lynn debated whether or not to tell her.

Forget it.

Let her figure it out on her own.

"Alright, next—Hana."

"Here, here!"

When her name was called, Hana raised her hand excitedly, though there was nervousness in her expression too.

She hadn't expected that reincarnating as a devil would require… stripping.

But—

She didn't want to be separated from Miko!

Her eyes firmed with resolve.

She quickly removed her school uniform, leaving only her camisole.

She hesitated.

"Umm… Should I put it on the front too?" she whispered.

Miko's engraving had been on the front, right?

She sneaked a glance at Yuuko.

But…

The front was… too much!

Even for someone as carefree as her, she was still a high school girl!

Lynn noticed her hesitation.

"It's fine. Just show your back."

Relieved, Hana let out a breath.

Then she turned around, loosened her back collar, and exposed her smooth back.

Seeing this, Lynn placed the Evil Piece onto her skin.

"Hnn…"

The cold sensation made her body twitch slightly.

Buzz.

[Ding! Yurikawa Hana has been added to your Peerage!]

[Ding! Your Peerage member has reincarnated as a special devil: Life Devil!]

[Ding! You have acquired the skill: Life Energy, Life Devil!]

[Ding! Your overall power has increased slightly!]

The screen displayed Hana's Blessings:

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Yurikawa Hana

Rank: Low-Class Devil

Race: Devil

Peerage: Lynn Valefor

Strength: i0

Agility: i0

Durability: i0

Magic: i0

Inherent Skills:

[Life Energy]

Life Drain (Absorbs life energy through eating)

Accelerated Stamina Recovery

[Life Devil]

Regeneration (Consumes life energy to heal. The greater the energy used, the stronger the effect.)

Life Flame (Converts life energy into flames)

Devil Transformation: Life Plunder Mode

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The ninth Peerage member, secured!

And it was another specialized devil.

Lynn focused on Hana's skill set.

[Life Energy]!

Just like Miko's [Yin-Yang Eyes], it was a rare talent with built-in abilities.

That said, he'd already expected this.

Hana's immense vitality had stood out to him from the start.

Next was…

[Life Devil].

After reading the skill description, Lynn's eyes gleamed.

Regeneration!

Now that was a rare one.

He didn't have many healing-type abilities in his Peerage.

Healing by consuming life energy.

Interesting.

It seemed [Life Devil] and [Life Energy] were interconnected skills.

That made them even more efficient.

What was once just a source for grilling cursed spirits…

Could now be used in other ways.

And beyond that.

[Life Flame] was particularly exciting.

A power system independent of traditional magic.

Though likely better suited for close combat.

Hmm…

He'd have to find a good way to refine and upgrade it.

Maybe borrow more coins.

Or better yet…

Snatch them from Rias?

Lynn rubbed his chin, eyes glinting.

Wait.

Didn't Natsuki have a human magician apprentice?

Sasaki Misaki.

He clicked his tongue.

Getting anything out of Natsuki Minamiya was going to be tough.

Better save that thought for later.

Lynn saved Hana's Blessings info and handed her a copy.

Hana quickly got dressed and took a look.

But then scratched her head.

"Hmm… I don't get any of this."

She looked at Miko with teary eyes.

"Miko~ Help me read this!"

Miko gave her a helpless smile.

Hana, you really are clueless sometimes…

But once she saw Hana's Blessings, her expression shifted.

This fool… is actually that strong?!

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With the incident at the old school building wrapped up, Lynn brought Yuuko and Hana to the Supernatural Investigation Club.

Yuuko turned to glance at the old school building behind her, feeling a strange mix of nostalgia and disbelief.

After all, she'd spent sixty years trapped in that place.

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Supernatural Investigation Club.

Hana was filling out her club application.

Yuuko shouted from the side, "I want one too!"

Utaha gave her a side glance.

"Why would a ghost like you join the club?"

"Ghosts don't have human rights now?" Yuuko puffed her cheeks.

Lynn cut in before the bickering got worse.

"Alright, time to start club activities."

"Club activities?"

"What are those?"

Hana and Yuuko looked at him, curious.

"Well… heading to another world to fight monsters and level up."

"Eh?!"

(To be continued.)