Chapter 135: You Belong To Me (BONUS)

Butterfly Mansion.

Shinobu wore a dark expression. She grabbed her sword and rushed out the door.

She was going to bring her sister back!

At the same time.

After completing the reincarnation ceremony, Kanae returned to the world she had once sworn to protect.

She looked at Kikyo, who was troubled over where to establish the base, and suddenly said, "Miss Kikyo, I know a more suitable location."

Upon hearing this, Kikyo's cold eyes lit up. She immediately placed both hands on Kanae's shoulders.

"Where?"

As a shrine maiden, Kikyo was deeply devoted to anything concerning Lynn.

Seeing her reaction, Kanae couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Miss Kikyo, you really are so devout...

But...

After becoming part of Lord Lynn's Peerage, it wasn't hard to understand.

Internally encouraging herself, Kanae decisively sold out her former master, Ubuyashiki.

However...

Kanae believed that converting them to Lynn's teachings was a gift, not betrayal.

She steadied herself and added, "But... it might take a little time to persuade them..."

"No need!"

Kikyo was already eager to establish a branch for Lynn.

A rare smile appeared on her otherwise cold face. "I'll go with you, and bring a team of cursed children to help persuade them!"

The corner of Kocho Kanae's eye twitched slightly.

Well then, good luck to them...

But...

Once they experienced Miss Kikyo's power, they'd know exactly what to do.

Though Kanae wasn't fully sure...

"Count me in."

Saeko, who had been eavesdropping, suddenly spoke up.

"?"

Kikyo's usually cold face showed brief surprise.

Saeko smiled. "I was intrigued by Miss Kocho's swordsmanship yesterday."

As she spoke, her breathing rhythm subtly shifted.

"It's called... Flower Breathing, right?"

Kanae's eyes widened. "You... learned it?"

She had only demonstrated a bit yesterday, yet Saeko had already mastered it?

As expected of Lord Lynn's followers... monsters, every one of them!

Saeko's eyes flickered. "There must be other Breathing Styles like that too, right?"

Kanae nodded silently.

With the objective confirmed, Kikyo, Kocho Kanae, Saeko, and a team of cursed children flew toward the Demon Slayer Corps' base.

Along the way, everyone they passed knelt down, prostrating themselves as if witnessing the descent of divine beings.

Of course...

Those aware of demons were even more terrified.

Were humans really going to be conquered by demons?

Kikyo paid them no mind.

Or rather...

She did it intentionally.

Lord Lynn had said faith must be built with awe and reverence.

Therefore...

When devils pass through, clear the way.

While en route.

A girl who bore a striking resemblance to Kocho Kanae suddenly appeared, blocking their path.

Shinobu drew her blade, her violet eyes frosty. "You're the ones who kidnapped my sister!"

"?"

Kikyo gave Kanae a questioning look. "Your sister?"

Kanae nodded.

"She's always been this brave?"

Kanae responded with an awkward yet polite smile.

"Huh?"

"Sister?!"

Shinobu froze when she saw Kanae.

Kanae waved and smiled brightly. "Shinobu, do you want to join the Devil's Cult?"

Kocho Shinobu: "?"

Her gaze fell to the wings behind Kanae. Her pupils contracted.

Her sister...

Had become a demon?!

"You've turned into a demon!"

Kanae flew over, flicked Shinobu's forehead, and said irritably, "Can't you see the sun's right above me?"

"Huh?"

Shinobu blinked, realization flashing across her face.

"Oh, that's true!"

So what was going on with her sister?

Kanae briefly explained the situation with the Devil's Cult.

Including...

"Reincarnated as a devil and received Lord Lynn's blessing?"

Was that true?

Shinobu looked at her suspiciously.

Had her sister been brainwashed after getting captured?

But...

Shinobu's gaze once again returned to the wings behind Kanae.

Maybe...

It really was true?

Seeing Shinobu not taking it seriously, Kanae became anxious.

Now that she was part of Lord Lynn's Peerage and had been reincarnated as a devil, her lifespan was vastly different.

If Shinobu didn't join Lynn's peerage, she would eventually have to bury her.

Still...

There was no need to rush.

Kanae believed that once Shinobu saw Kikyo's power and Lord Lynn's might firsthand...

She'd join the Devil's Cult sooner or later.

Soon.

The group arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps' territory.

The large army of cursed children instantly caused a commotion.

"Stop! You're not allowed to go any further!"

Rengoku Kyojuro stood guard at the entrance and froze the moment he saw Kikyo's group.

Demons...

Had evolved?

They could move freely under the sun?

And...

They just happened to come here. How convenient...

Rengoku frowned, heavy-hearted, ready to sacrifice himself if needed.

Seeing this, Kanae stepped forward. "Miss Kikyo, let me handle the rest."

"What?"

Rengoku looked shocked.

You're the one who brought them here?!

Half a day later.

At the Ubuyashiki family estate.

After Kikyo used her purification powers, the family's curse was completely removed. Ubuyashiki Kagaya, full of vitality, said:

"Amane, I'll leave the talks to you!"

Ubuyashiki Amane: "?"

She glanced at Kikyo's icy expression and sighed. "Understood."

"The Ubuyashiki family will definitely contribute to the Devil's Cult."

She made the decision on their behalf.

The Ubuyashiki family had suffered under a thousand-year curse, which Kikyo dispelled effortlessly...

Meanwhile, the Ubuyashiki family had been worshiping deities for generations, only ever managing to slightly suppress the curse.

The comparison was obvious.

Besides...

Amane cast a glance at the courtyard.

Saeko was meditating under a cherry tree, blade in hand, her eyes closed, seemingly immersed in something.

On the ground.

The other pillars had fallen into a deep sleep.

The only one still conscious was the confused Love Pillar, Mitsuri Kanroji.

Things were clearly changing...

She thought silently.

The Ubuyashiki family must seize this opportunity!

…

While Kikyo and the others were devoutly preaching Lynn's name in the Demon Slayer World.

Shuchiin Academy.

Supernatural Investigation Club.

Inukimi looked worried and poked Lynn, who was casually flipping through The Devil Lady and Her Faithful Servant.

"Lord Lynn, can you return to the Warring States era?"

Lynn closed the book and looked down. "You finally remembered your own tribe?"

Inukimi smiled sheepishly.

"Are you really qualified to be royalty?"

Inukimi pouted. "But now, in addition to being a dog demon of the Western Lands, I'm also a follower of Lord Lynn..."

"Yes, very self-aware."

Lynn patted her head in praise.

"Hehe~"

After thinking for a moment, Lynn said, "Alright, let's go."

Shiba Miori had just messaged him saying their research into forging weapons using monsters had made progress.

However...

They wanted more reference material.

The dog demon clan...

Should be familiar with Totosai, right?

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Warring States Era.

Kaede Village.

"Lord Lynn!"

When Kagome saw Lynn, she jogged over happily.

Wearing a red-and-white shrine maiden outfit, she had fully adapted to this era.

Lynn raised a brow. "Haven't been attending classes at Shuchiin lately, have you?"

Kagome, who had been smiling, suddenly froze.

"Crap, I'm screwed!"

Kagome squatted down, clutching her head. "My mom's going to scold me so hard when I get back!!"

But...

"What's done is done, I won't go back!"

Kagome quickly bounced back.

Studying?

Who needs that!

Leveling up is what matters now!

Lynn couldn't help but chuckle.

Then he looked at Kagome.

"By the way..."

"You really look more and more like Kikyo in that shrine maiden outfit."

"Eh? Why would you say that...?"

Lynn narrowed his eyes. "When Kikyo returns, I'll renew both of your blessings."

Inukimi: "?"

You're going to renew their blessings?

Lynn shrugged.

Last time, things got a little chaotic with the three shrine maidens. Naturally, he wanted to make up for it.

Kagome blushed slightly, clearly understanding his implication.

But...

"I-I understand..."

She trotted off in a flustered panic.

She didn't refuse...

Inukimi stared blankly.

Lynn watched Kagome's embarrassed retreat with amusement.

Then, he felt a tug on his clothes.

Looking down, he saw a black-haired girl staring up at him.

"Brother-in-law, when is my sister coming back?"

"Kaede..."

Lynn patted her head and recalled Kikyo's earlier report in the group chat.

The base had already been confirmed.

The next step was recruiting clan members with the right qualifications and expanding their reach.

And...

Apparently Saeko had a good harvest?

Rumor had it she beat down every Pillar...

And even learned all the Breathing Styles, now digesting them.

Lynn opened the interface and checked the Demon Slayer World invasion percentage.

[36.94%]

His eyes flickered in surprise.

Seems like the Demon Slayer Corps took up a significant chunk.

Hmm...

"It should be soon."

Lynn answered her gently.

"Anything strange going on in Kaede Village lately?"

Kaede nodded. "Lady Midoriko and my sister's barrier is really strong. Nothing is happening at all.."

Lynn accompanied her on a short walk around the village.

Hmm...

The shrine was being renovated.

Before heading to the Demon Slayer World, Kikyo had already prepared to preach for him during the Warring States period.

"What a diligent shrine maiden..."

Lynn was touched.

I'll reward her handsomely once she returns!

Next up...

Let's escort this little mutt home.

…

Western Lands.

Since Inukimi's disappearance and the panther tribe leader's death, tensions between the dog demon clan and the panther clan have escalated into full-blown chaos.

"Damn it!"

Saiko, one of the Four Kings of the Panthers, wore a twisted expression.

Just Sesshomaru alone was able to hold off all four of them!

She hurled an ice spear in frustration, only for Sesshomaru to block it with ease.

"Sesshomaru, you can't last much longer!"

"You dog demons will be trampled beneath our feet!"

As she finished, a ball of fire flew toward Sesshomaru's back!

Sesshomaru calmly sidestepped the attack.

He parried all the incoming strikes from the Four Kings with little effort.

Compared to the pressure from that man back then, this was nothing.

Thinking of Lynn, Sesshomaru subconsciously tightened his grip on his new sword.

Far off.

A woman with black hair and red eyes watched the battle from the shadows.

It was Kagura, who had rushed over upon hearing that the one Naraku feared had appeared.

"That white-haired dog is strong and good-looking?"

Kagura muttered. "But..."

"Can he kill Naraku?"

She touched her chest.

It felt so... empty.

There was no heartbeat.

Kagura thought of Lynn again.

If anyone could do it, it would be him.

After all...

Ever since Lynn showed up, Naraku hadn't dared go near the Shikon Jewel.

On the battlefield.

Just as Sesshomaru and the Four Panther Kings clashed.

Suddenly!

A dazzling white light erupted from the center.

In the next moment, Lynn appeared.

Sesshomaru and the Panther Kings froze, their faces stiff.

That's the man who killed my father!!

Saiko screamed internally, but...

She dared not act on it.

She had witnessed his power firsthand. His strength was beyond comprehension.

Facing someone like him, even the idea of revenge was unthinkable.

Saiko gritted her teeth, ashamed of her own cowardice.

But...

Survival of the tribe mattered more than vengeance.

The battlefield turned eerily silent.

Even the dog demons and panthers stopped moving.

Lynn took in the familiar scenery and casually greeted them.

"Yo."

Sesshomaru shuddered slightly.

On the other side.

Kagura, sensing the battlefield's shift, looked confused.

Then she saw a man with black hair and red eyes floating above.

Her eyes lit up.

It was the man from the mirror!

And...

The moment he appeared, the war came to a full stop.

Even that terrifying white-haired dog trembled?

Kagura was stunned.

Then their eyes met.

Lynn grinned at her.

Kagura froze.

He noticed me?!

She reached for her feather, ready to flee.

But...

A large hand grabbed her by the neck.

"Mm…"

In her view, Lynn's face drew close. Kagura was so startled she clamped her legs together.

Lynn studied her curiously.

Wasn't this Kagura?

"Did Naraku send you?"

The moment she heard Naraku's name, Kagura's eyes lit up.

He knows Naraku!

She nodded rapidly.

Well...

She had come on her own, but...

Blaming Naraku was fine too!

"Ho~"

"That clown Naraku actually dared send you here?"

Yes! That's the attitude!

That condescending tone toward Naraku!!

Kagura's eyes sparkled as she stared at Lynn, as if wanting to etch his face into her soul.

Well...

If only her soul weren't still in Naraku's hands.

Seeing Kagura's openly infatuated face, Lynn chuckled.

Everything she thought showed clearly on her face.

"You want me to kill Naraku?"

Kagura froze.

She was... seen through?!

"N-no…"

She tried to protest, but...

Facing Lynn's suddenly intense gaze, Kagura trembled.

Her entire body went cold.

She dropped to her knees, raised her rear, and said with a trembling voice, "I'm sorry, sir..."

"I-I shouldn't have tried to use you!"

Lynn smirked. "If an apology was enough, what do we need the police for?"

Police?

Kagura looked confused.

But...

Lynn was obviously just making an excuse.

How could he turn away someone who came to him?

"As punishment, from now on..."

"You belong to me."

Kagura: "!"

(To be continued.)

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