DxD: Building A Demon Clan From Scratch.

Chapter 71: Pitiful Souls (BONUS)

That evening.

Tokyo, Tendo Mansion.

"Heya~!"

Yuuko drifted along the street with a bundle of explosives in her hands.

However, due to her ghost form, no one could see her.

Even the items she touched remained invisible to the public.

Above the Tendo residence.

Yuuko hovered, gesturing in a specific direction.

Then, she began her Devil Transformation.

Extreme Ghost Mode!

In short, it allowed her to freely shift between visible and invisible states.

"Hi~!"

She waved at the Tendo family members strolling through the courtyard and greeted them.

For a moment, the startled family members stopped in their tracks, looking around in confusion.

"It's up there!"

They immediately looked up.

And their eyes widened in horror at the sight of Yuuko floating in the air.

"W-What is that?!"

"A human… floating?!"

Panic broke out across the Tendo household.

"Quiet."

An old man stepped out of the mansion.

The moment he saw Yuuko, his pupils contracted sharply.

A Cursed Child?

Judging by her eye color, he could tell.

A previously undocumented strain of Gastrea virus?

Wasn't it said that the avian-type Gastrea couldn't produce offspring?

Did the experiments already reach that stage?

But more importantly.

Why had she come to the Tendo residence?

The old man was apprehensive, but maintained composure.

He stepped forward and asked calmly, "Young lady, what can we do for you?"

Yuuko blinked, then looked around. Not seeing her target, she asked, "Tendo Kikunojou… that's his name, right?"

She's looking for the head of the family?!

Yuuko suddenly pulled the explosives from behind her, making the old man's eyelids twitch in alarm.

"Wait—!"

Just as he was about to stop her, he heard Yuuko's cheerful voice:

"Returning this to the original owner!"

BOOM!!

Flames erupted and swallowed the night!

A violent explosion echoed across the Tokyo skyline!

Yuuko clapped in midair.

"Done~ Mission complete!"

For her, as a [Ghost Devil], this kind of job was nothing.

She floated around the wreckage of the Tendo estate, confirming that no one remained alive.

Then drifted back to the clan residence.

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Seitenshi's Bedroom.

Seitenshi stood in front of the French windows, quietly staring in the direction of the Tendo estate.

The moment Yuuko asked for the address of the Tendo residence in the group, she had already expected the outcome.

She sighed softly.

"Why would you provoke a devil…?"

However.

Tendo Kikunojou had already gone to Osaka.

He barely escaped.

She wondered what kind of expression he'd wear when he returned.

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The next day.

Major news shook Tokyo!

The Tendo estate had been bombed overnight!

No one from the household survived!

Only Kikunojou and a few family members accompanying him to Osaka managed to escape.

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Tendo Civil Security Corporation.

Kisara held the morning paper in trembling hands, her body spasming as laughter spilled from her lips.

"Ha… Haha… HAHAHAHA!!"

Her laughter turned increasingly deranged.

"The once-proud Tendo family… reduced to rubble!"

"Tendo Kikunojou, you old bastard! Did you ever think there'd be a day like this?! Hahahaha!!"

"…Shame you managed to get away."

"But next time, I'll come greet you with a blade in hand."

Knock knock!

Suddenly.

The office door was knocked.

Kisara suppressed her hysteria slightly.

"…Come in."

Swish!

As soon as the words left her mouth, the door swung open.

Satomi Rentaro entered, a grim expression on his face.

Seeing him, Kisara narrowed her eyes and sneered, "Well, well. If it isn't the big-shot politician. What brings you here today?"

She never got along with Rentaro.

Because he was Tendo Kikunojou's adopted son.

And she.

She despised the Tendo family.

Rentaro slammed the newspaper down on Kisara's desk and said coldly, "Miss Kisara, that explosion at the Tendo estate."

"It was clearly orchestrated!"

"As a member of the Tendo family, please come with me to uncover the truth!"

"I swear, I'll bring the culprit to justice!"

His tone was firm and righteous.

He wanted to use this chance to bridge the distance between Kisara and the Tendo family.

"Don't act so familiar, we're not close."

Tendo Kisara's voice was cold.

The truth?

Heh—

She couldn't be happier.

Did he seriously think she still held any feelings for the Tendo family, just because of a shared surname?

He knew why she left the Tendo family, didn't he?

Now he came here to talk about justice?

Was he trying to disgust her?

But…

She really did want to know who that kind soul was, who avenged her so cleanly.

"Sure."

Kisara smiled faintly. "Great politician, be sure to investigate thoroughly."

"As soon as you find the truth, make sure you tell me~"

She must.

She must repay that kind-hearted person.

But…

Explosives…

Tendo Kisara fell into deep thought.

She had a pretty good suspect in mind.

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Tokyo – Akaoka District.

Lynn's Peerage had mobilized.

The plan to house the Cursed Children from the outer districts was underway.

Inside the newly renovated warehouse.

Lynn stood before thirteen Cursed Children.

They stood close together, trembling slightly. Their eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.

"…Only thirteen?"

Lynn turned to Saeko.

Was this… a bit low?

Saeko bowed respectfully and reported:

"My apologies, Master. We visited thirteen hiding spots where Cursed Children were staying. But from each location, only one representative was willing to come."

Lynn understood immediately.

These kids were sent to scout ahead.

Being cautious made sense.

After all, there were too many shelters that claimed to help Cursed Children, only to turn them over for human experimentation or trafficking.

Such incidents weren't rare in this world.

So for Cursed Children, the word "shelter" wasn't something they could trust.

If not for this shelter having Seitenshi's endorsement, even getting these thirteen to show up would've been impossible.

How much pain had these children endured to become this cautious?

Lynn scanned the room.

Each child looked malnourished and pale.

They trembled ever so slightly.

Avoiding eye contact.

Afraid.

But still, they came.

In hopes of finding a place where they could finally belong.

Gambling on the possibility that someone might still have a conscience.

After all…

If they had any other choice, who would be willing to take that kind of risk?

Lynn softened his expression, raising a gentle hand to touch the head of the girl in front of him.

The moment his hand came down, the girl shut her eyes tightly, her eyelashes trembling, her body shaking uncontrollably.

But—

She didn't dodge.

If I dodge… I'll get hit again, right?

But sometimes…

Even if I don't dodge…

I still get hit.

(To be continued.)

Junkdog's Note: Bonus for 1200 PS next bonus at 1400 PS let's get higher guys.

Noticed that some people haven't seen Black Bullet so here's a little info.

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In the world of Black Bullet, humanity is on the brink of extinction due to a deadly parasite known as the Gastrea Virus. When humans are infected, they transform into monstrous creatures called Gastrea (which is based on animals), which possess inhuman strength, speed, and regenerative abilities. 

A strange side effect of the virus led to the birth of special children known as Cursed Children. These are only girls who were born with traces of the Gastrea Virus in their bodies while still in the womb. As a result, they possess supernatural abilities: enhanced strength, agility, regeneration, and sometimes unique powers depending on the Gastrea type influencing them. However, the virus in their bodies means they also carry the potential to eventually transform into Gastrea if not monitored. Therefore, Cursed Children are heavily discriminated against.