Huh?
Private Kuoh Academy.
Rias and Sona, who had just stepped forward to intervene, were both stunned by Serafall's sudden change in attitude.
"Sister, do you know Lynn?"
Rias raised an eyebrow. Something didn't seem right.
Lynn also frowned at Serafall's reaction. "Do you know me?"
"Huh?"
This time, it was Serafall, hiding behind Sona, who froze in surprise.
Did she get the wrong person?
But…
Serafall furrowed her brow and looked at Lynn again.
They looked exactly alike.
And… they were both named Lynn Valefor!
She had assumed the Valefor Clan had chosen that name out of reverence for the past.
But this? This was too coincidental.
Could someone really look that similar?
But…
The expression on Lynn's face—he genuinely didn't recognize her. That couldn't be faked.
Serafall was confused.
Still, judging by the situation… her butt might be safe for now.
She smiled awkwardly, then quickly collected herself.
"Maybe I mistook you for someone else…"
"Oh?"
Suspicion flickered in Rias's eyes.
Sona didn't think too much about it. Seeing the tension between her sister and Lynn ease, she let out a small sigh of relief.
Lynn narrowed his eyes.
Serafall definitely knew him.
But this was clearly his first time meeting her.
Suddenly, Lynn recalled the Underworld during the Warring States Period.
Was it possible that a future version of him did something in the past timeline?
Although…
Speaking of the past, it had been a while since he'd visited the Warring States Period.
He hadn't forgotten the maid in that timeline he still hadn't captured.
He should find some time to go back.
Lynn glanced at Serafall, the corners of his lips curling upward.
Who knows, maybe something interesting will happen?
Serafall shuddered for no reason.
Hiss—
Why did she suddenly have a bad feeling?
At the same time, she and Sona had just finished hearing from Rias about what had happened.
When she learned that Lynn had used the power of light to completely annihilate Kokabiel…
The power of light?!
Serafall instinctively covered her rear and once again looked at Lynn in horror.
"Ahahaha…"
Serafall laughed awkwardly, then said, "Well, since this misunderstanding is cleared up, I'll just… take my leave!"
With that, she cast a teleportation spell and retreated back to the Underworld in disgrace.
Sona blinked. "Sister?"
Why did she leave so suddenly?
And… she didn't cling to her this time?
Something's wrong!
Still…
Serafall's exit allowed the other devils to breathe a little easier.
Tsubaki adjusted her glasses, glancing at Lynn with a gleam in her eyes before turning to Sona with a strange tone.
"President, I didn't expect your husband to have a connection with Lord Leviathan."
"H-Husband?!"
Sona's face instantly turned red. All she heard was that one word—"husband."
Her whole body started trembling.
"Eh? Really?"
Momo Hanakai looked surprised. "Then doesn't that mean we've gained a male devil master?"
Male… master?
Reya Kusaka's face also turned red, her thoughts spinning wildly.
If President Sona gets pregnant, would she ask them to satisfy the male master's desires?
"Ugh…"
Just imagining that scene… she couldn't handle it!
Rias narrowed her eyes at the sight of Sona and her peerage's reactions, clearly displeased.
But…
Sona was Lynn's fiancée in name.
Thinking of this, Rias bit her lip.
Why did Sona's engagement seem so perfect?
Akeno glanced at Rias and smiled faintly. Then, she turned and feigned concern.
"Ah~ If I remember correctly, President Sona and Mr. Lynn were planning to cancel their engagement, right?"
"I wonder how that's going?"
Boom!
Akeno's words were like a thunderclap, instantly sobering Sona and stunning her peerage.
Hiss—
Cancel the engagement?
They exchanged glances, confusion in their eyes.
President…
You never told us about this?
Sona's body trembled slightly, her face pale.
Right… she had said she wanted to cancel it…
Rias immediately scolded, "Akeno, that's a private matter between Sona and Lynn. Don't pry."
Akeno, well done!!
She truly was her most reliable comrade!
They must work together to take Lynn from Sona!!
Seeing Serafall leave, Lynn didn't say anything else.
He simply looked up at the sky. After a while, when nothing happened, he let out a small sigh.
"I thought that old crow Azazel would show up."
After all, Kokabiel was one of his executives, yet he remained silent?
Shaking his head, Lynn prepared to leave.
There was nothing left for him to do. He'd leave the cleanup to Sona and Rias.
"Kuroka, let's go."
"Coming, nya~!"
Kuroka suddenly leapt from Koneko's side to Lynn, rubbing herself against him like a lovestruck cat.
"Nya~ Nya~"
She sniffed him shamelessly, acting like a total nympho.
This immediately drew the attention of Rias and Sona.
So jealous… No, so shameless!!
That heat-struck cat!!
But…
While cursing Kuroka internally, Sona's gaze grew more suspicious.
She had been confused when she first saw Kuroka earlier.
She had assumed she came for Koneko.
But now…
Was it because of Lynn?
She wanted to ask, but didn't know how to begin.
After all, Kuroka was a dangerous SS-level threat!
On the side, Rias clenched her fists subconsciously at the intimate scene between Kuroka and Lynn. Her eyes narrowed.
Then she suddenly thought of Koneko, and her eyes lit up.
Seeing Lynn activate a teleportation array, Rias quickly pulled Koneko over.
"Lynn, Koneko is yours now!"
Koneko: "Nya?!"
She was stunned.
"President Rias, what are you doing?!"
Even though she wanted to follow Lynn-senpai, she still hadn't fulfilled the president's request!
"Oh?"
Lynn paused, surprised. The teleportation array he was forming stopped for a moment.
"Are you sure?"
Rias nodded firmly. "Of course."
Though I'm reluctant to let go of Koneko…
Lynn helped me solve a massive crisis today.
Compared to the little help I've given him before, it's nothing!
If not for Lynn…
I might've died!
Sure, Serafall arrived in time, and maybe nothing would've happened.
But!
That doesn't erase Lynn's life-saving grace.
So...
Koneko, repay him for me.
Of course…
Rias knew she couldn't keep Koneko anymore anyway.
Might as well do a favor and...
Rias narrowed her eyes. She already had an idea on how to resolve her own situation.
She glanced at Lynn, then quickly looked away.
A decision had formed in her heart.
Lynn touched his chin. He hadn't expected things to develop this way.
But…
Since Rias brought Koneko to him, there was no reason to refuse.
Lynn smiled. "Then I'll gladly accept."
"Ugh…"
Being handed off to her senpai so suddenly, Koneko felt overwhelmed.
And…
She was also worried about Rias.
Rias smiled, then turned to Lynn and asked, "Do you mind if I talk to Koneko for a moment?"
Lynn shrugged. "She's still your peerage member, and…"
"I won't force her to transfer schools. With the Teleportation Magic, Koneko can travel here anytime."
"Of course…"
Lynn stroked his chin. "If you really can't let go, Koneko can stay with you."
After all, she wasn't old enough to make her own decisions yet.
But…
Lynn's lips curled slightly. "Or…"
"How about you and Koneko join my Peerage?"
Rias was stunned by Lynn's words, and her heart skipped a beat.
But…
After thinking about it, she still shook her head. "I'm sorry. I'm the next head of House Gremory. My family and my brother wouldn't allow me to join someone else's Peerage."
"Oh, I see…"
Lynn smiled faintly.
So it's just your family and brother stopping you?
He gently placed his hand on her head, ruffled her hair, and said, "Don't worry. I'll convince them eventually."
Once he became a Transcendent, and with Rias's own will, even Sirzechs wouldn't be able to refuse.
As for her engagement?
Lynn had never taken that turkey or the Phenex family seriously.
Rias's face flushed after being teased by Lynn.
Does he want her that badly?
Her heart pounded, and she quickly dragged Koneko off to speak privately.
She didn't notice the complicated look in Sona's eyes at all.
Tsubaki quietly leaned in and whispered in Sona's ear.
"President, I remember correctly, right?"
She adjusted her glasses slightly, a questioning gleam in her eyes.
"Mr. Lynn, he's your fiancé, isn't he?"
"Ugh…"
Sona felt as if her heart had been stabbed.
Momo whispered, "They look like a good match…"
Pfft—
Another stab!
Sona's body swayed slightly.
Meanwhile—
Rias and Koneko were speaking privately.
"Koneko, I've treated you well, haven't I?"
"?"
Koneko blinked in confusion, then nodded. "You've been very good, President."
Rias smiled and patted her head. It hadn't been in vain, raising her all this time.
Then her eyes glinted with cunning as she glanced at Sona and whispered, "Koneko, after you go to Lynn's place, help me keep an eye on…"
"President Sona?"
Koneko tilted her head, puzzled. Still, she nodded.
Hehehe~
Rias grinned in satisfaction.
Sona, if you don't hurry up… don't blame me for cutting in early~
Rias then took out Koneko's Evil Piece and dissolved their master-servant contract.
Lynn raised an eyebrow as he saw the piece.
Something about it felt familiar.
Why?
A flash of doubt passed through Lynn's eyes, but he set it aside for now.
"So…"
The Teleportation Magic activated beneath his feet. "See you next time."
With that, Lynn, Kuroka, and Koneko vanished.
Rias, Sona, and the others stared at the spot where they had disappeared, still dazed.
Suddenly, Sona said, "Rias, you crossed the line…"
She turned toward Rias, eyes serious and direct.
"Lynn is my fiancé."
"Ah…"
"Yeah?"
Rias pretended to be surprised. "Weren't you planning to cancel the engagement, Sona?"
She raised her chin, acting as if recalling something. "I believe I was the one who went with you that time, wasn't I?"
Sona bit her lip.
I shouldn't have brought Rias with me!
(To be continued.)
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