In the dining room.
The air was incredibly heavy.
Time passed minute by minute.
Meyn was already feeling despair.
But just at this moment.
Linde smiled and said, "Since you've asked so earnestly, I'll agree to it."
"Too, too wonderful!"
Meyn looked up, her eyes filled with surprise, even her eyes were faintly moist.
She said emotionally, "Thank you, Lord Linde, for giving me this opportunity. I will serve you with all my heart."
The long-suppressed desire being fulfilled gave her the illusion of ascending from hell to heaven.
Meyn felt an incomparable gratitude, almost instinctively.
"Then I'll look forward to it."
Linde gave her a head pat, gently stroking her pink hair.
On the other side.
Sheele blinked, still out of it.
Right.
Lord Linde had already agreed to their request.
From now on, she wouldn't have to be separated from Meyn.
A look of realization appeared on her face.
"…"
This friend of hers, her cluelessness was simply excessive.
If she wasn't there to look after her.
She would probably be sold and still be helping the person count money, wouldn't she?
Sighing, Meyn quickly started to make eye contact.
Meyn: ???
Right, they had agreed on it earlier.
By the time Meyn reacted, she was already hugging Linde's thigh: "..."
Feeling the unfamiliar surging waves, Linde's gaze became somewhat peculiar.
There truly was no emotion, it was all skill.
This child was surprisingly easy to understand.
He gave Meyn a meaningful look.
You really couldn't tell from her appearance; she was quite well-prepared.
He had originally intended to let them wait a bit.
Who would have thought they would take the initiative so quickly?
So be it.
It would be the same sooner or later.
As long as the goal was achieved, it was fine.
Linde reached out and covered Sheele's head, his fingers gently caressing her.
He extended an index finger from his other hand, and golden blood seeped out: "One last reminder, if you become my Retainer/Subordinate, then you will become a devil."
"And both your body and soul will belong to me."
"Yes, Master." 2.
Meyn and Sheele nodded repeatedly, and also changed their address.
They cooperated very well, didn't they?
Linde smiled slightly and said, "In that case, take off your outer garments."
Upon hearing this, Meyn and Sheele did not hesitate at all and immediately began to remove their outer garments.
Meyn didn't understand the so-called Reincarnation Ritual, nor did she know why they had to take off their clothes.
However.
Since it was Linde's request, there was no room for questioning.
Before coming here, she had already made up her mind.
As for Sheele.
She was even more naive.
She had already discussed it with Meyn before coming.
If there was a plan, they would follow it.
If not, she would just follow Meyn; it would definitely be correct.
Soon.
The two had finished their actions.
Seeing this scene, Linde subtly drew a sharp breath.
Meyn, holding her outer garment, shyly used it to cover herself.
She wore a red undergarment, but it was a hollowed-out style.
Large areas of fair, tender skin were exposed to the air, making it exceptionally alluring.
On the other side, Sheele was also wearing a similar outfit, but her full, voluptuous figure and perfect contours seemed to be on the verge of bursting forth.
Vast expanses of beauty made it impossible for one's eyes to take it all in.
Eriri stared dumbfounded, completely flushed.
H-h-how could this be... these two women.
She hadn't noticed it before.
She felt a bit of regret.
Why didn't she take a stance earlier?
On the other side.
The gazes of Miyano Shiho and the others all became somewhat different.
These two women.
They were definitely not to be underestimated.
"Master, what should we do next?"
Meyn asked timidly, her face flushed.
Linde felt his blood surge, then smiled and said, "Your clothes look very good, how did you think of them?"
"Oh, Meyn chose these; she said they might be useful."
Sheele, her face finally showing a hint of blush, answered truthfully.
Even if she was a natural airhead.
She was still a woman.
It was the first time in her life she had displayed herself like this in front of a man.
It was still inexplicably a bit embarrassing.
"Hmm, good taste."
Linde stroked his chin and no longer hesitated, dripping his blood onto Meyn and Sheele's skin in turn.
Buzz!
A brilliant light appeared, and a heart-shaped pattern flashed across their skin.
Thump! Thump-thump!
Meyn and Sheele only felt their heartbeats resounding deafeningly.
And... something was surging out?
Immediately after.
Faintly visible text also appeared on Meyn and Sheele's skin.
[Meyn]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV26]
[skill: To Die and Be Reborn]
[To Die and Be Reborn: The heavier the injuries on her body, the stronger the power she unleashes]
[Sheele]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV26]
[skill: Body of Steel]
[Body of Steel: Transform the body into steel, comprehensively enhancing defensive capabilities]
The skills were all quite good.
Linde looked at Meyn and Sheele's attribute information, stroking his chin and nodding inwardly.
Meyn's skill, [To Die and Be Reborn], was absolutely a god-tier skill that could turn the tide in desperate situations.
As for Sheele's [Body of Steel], his intuition told him it was definitely not as simple as ordinary steel.
He had already discovered it over such a long period.
Even if some skills seemed ordinary.
However, as the Retainer/Subordinate's strength increased, the power of the skill itself would also be developed.
"Here, take a look."
After transcribing the attribute information, Linde handed it to Meyn and Sheele.
"This is..."
After Linde skillfully explained it, Meyn and Sheele, without bothering to put on their clothes, immediately began to examine it.
Their gazes all fell, without prior agreement, upon the final skills.
"To Die and Be Reborn."
"Body of Steel."
Seeing the descriptions of their own skills, Meyn and Sheele's eyes all lit up.
Only two skills.
For the current Linde, they were generally not needed... but in the hands of Meyn and Sheele, they could bring about earth-shattering changes in their strength.
"To Die and Be Reborn is truly amazing."
Meyn's face showed excitement.
The greater the crisis her Pumpkin encountered, the stronger the power she unleashed.
Combined with To Die and Be Reborn, she could fight in any crisis.
Sheele was also very satisfied with [Body of Steel].
Combined with Extase, facing many opponents only required attacking to finish them.
And there was the most important point.
That was, they had already become devils.
They were very clear that their physical fitness had improved by more than several times.
Even within their bodies, a surging power was flowing.
According to Eriri, it should be the so-called magic power.
And all of this.
It all came from the great Linde.
Meyn looked up and said seriously, "Master, I hope to improve my strength as quickly as possible."
"Then I will fulfill my promise and serve you well, Master."
As she spoke, the color of her skin seemed to have merged with her hair.
"..."
Seeing this scene, the expressions of all the women became somewhat peculiar.
Goodness.
They had still underestimated her a bit.
They were still here, after all.
Such resolve, truly worthy of someone chosen to join Night Raid and become an assassin.
Facing Meyn's request, Linde smiled slightly: "Since you have such resolve, how could I refuse?"
As he spoke, Linde had already taken out the Level Breakthrough Potion, reminding her, "However, using it might be a bit painful."
"You must have some..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he noticed that Meyn had already taken the Level Breakthrough Potion.
...
Well, it seemed his reminder was completely superfluous.
Linde didn't bother anymore, picking up his knife and fork and starting to cut his steak.
He should have eaten much earlier; who would have thought it would be delayed until now?
No matter what.
He needed to regain his strength first.
Linde ate very heartily, sweeping away several servings of food.
After eating and drinking his fill, Linde leaned back in his chair and finally took a moment to look over.
The potion had already begun to undergo a chemical reaction, and with Meyn's preparation, the timing for its use was becoming increasingly ripe.
Watching all of this, Linde completely relaxed. Although she was clumsy, it was clear she had theoretical experience.
He wondered which Retainer/Subordinate was responsible for this.
After eating and drinking his fill, Linde felt himself gradually losing energy, his whole body feeling sluggish.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
Meyn only felt power continuously surging into her body.
"Is this what leveling up feels like? Am I really stronger?"
She swallowed, a glint of excitement flashing in her eyes.
The demon wings flapped, and Linde, awakened by the airflow, swatted her in annoyance.
"Behave."
"Yes, Master."
Meyn cautiously retracted her wings, not daring to disturb Linde's feigned sleep.
But the increase in her level made her increasingly proactive...