"Since you've decided, let's begin."
Eriri nodded silently, slowly removing her outer clothes.
She clutched them to her chest, covering sensitive areas, voice trembling. "D-Do I need to remove the undergarments too?"
Her ears burned crimson.
Even if he was a devil, he was a man.
This was too embarrassing.
Kaiser assessed the position. "Move the clothes aside. They're in the way."
Eriri shivered, gradually lowering them.
Without delay, Kaiser dripped blood onto her skin.
The searing touch made her pupils contract.
Mysterious runes flashed before her eyes.
Thump! Thump thump!
Her heartbeat thundered.
Something within seemed ready to burst forth.
Kaiser ignored her changes, checking her attributes.
[Sawamura Spencer Eriri]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Level: LV9]
[Skill: Devil's Brush]
[Devil's Brush: Manifest fantasies into reality through drawing.]
…
Kaiser's eyes gleamed.
This skill had serious potential.
"What's this?"
Having completed the ritual, Eriri stared blankly at the brush in her hand.
Ordinary, like her usual doujin tools.
But the tip occasionally glimmered.
"Devil's Brush."
Kaiser explained, handing over the transcribed attributes.
"Feels like an online game," Eriri muttered, scanning.
LV9.
Not the lowest?
No wonder she felt infinitely stronger.
A smile crept onto her face.
She was easily satisfied—as long as cursed spirits didn't flatten her on the street.
Then [Devil's Brush].
Her eyes sparkled.
"I love this skill."
Eriri grabbed the brush, eagerly sketching in the air.
Instantly, a curvaceous blonde beauty took shape.
Then—poof—dissipated.
"…"
Deafening silence.
"What happened?" Eriri blinked, confused.
Was the description fake?
"Creating life is god's domain," Kaiser pondered. "Your skill might manage it, but you're too weak now."
"I see."
Eriri nodded, growing excited.
"Master, how do I level up?"
Stars shone in her eyes, face full of longing.
She'd already switched to "Master."
"Normally, defeating enemies grants experience."
Kaiser ruffled her hair, eyes gleaming. "But as my peerage member, there's a faster way."
"Really?"
"How, Master?"
Eriri looked up like a curious kitten.
Meanwhile, Akemi Miyano watched, mouth twitching, fists clenching.
Damn.
About to be overtaken again?
She was the senior.
What was this?
Under her gaze, Kaiser placed the "level breaker" before Eriri.
"Eriri, the secret to rapid growth lies here."
"Use it, and your level will skyrocket."
Eriri's face flushed crimson, retreating. "Master, I just became a devil—don't trick me."
"I'm not," Kaiser said earnestly. "It's all real."
"Huh?"
Eriri blanked completely.
Who am I?
Where am I?
Devils existing had shattered her worldview.
Now, the world reshaped entirely.
Too insane.
Eriri steadied herself, casually brushing hair, stuttering: "Um… I just remembered something."
"I… I'll go first."
She fled stiffly toward the door.
Tch, escaped?
Kaiser smirked.
No matter—she was his peerage member.
Could she run forever?
Meanwhile, Akemi's eyes brightened.
Perfect timing.
Those sneaky cats weren't here.
A rare chance.
Akemi strode forward resolutely to Kaiser.
"…"
This aura—planning to hit him?
"You…"
Before Kaiser finished, Akemi leaned in, soft hands cupping his face.
Kaiser smiled at her initiative.
"As expected, Akemi, you crave strength too."
"It makes me proud."
He stroked her hair, noting her furrowed brow. "But growth requires enduring pain."
"I… know… Master."
Akemi's gaze burned with resolve.
Then!
Power surged into her.
So this was their strengthening sensation.
Cells boiling throughout, Akemi grew more invigorated.
Joyful tears fell; strength rose again.
[Akemi Miyano]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Level: LV11]
[Skills: Devil Gunslinger, Devil's Gun]
[Devil Gunslinger: Natural mastery of any firearm.]
[Devil's Gun: Convert magic into bullets, fired via Devil's Gun. Greater magic proficiency increases firing speed; forms amplify bullets.]
…
"Breaking two levels so quickly—well done, Akemi."
Kaiser's praise made Akemi's devil tail wag excitedly.
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