Chapter 181: Tests
Ai exposed her back again.
Lynn renewed her blessing.
Soon, her updated blessing information appeared once more.
There were no major changes. Lynn looked down at the [Devil of a Hundred Faces] listed under her Innate skills.
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[Devil of a Hundred Faces]
Feast of a Hundred Forms – Generates corresponding modes based on input identity. Completed Modes:
Maid Mode: Housekeeping ability increased by 300%, cleaning tools can be used as weapons
Hot Girl Mode: Charm +50%, increased alcohol resistance
Sniper Mode: Field of vision extended by 500 meters, long-range weapon accuracy correction
Assassin Mode: Gains aura suppression and assassination techniques
•Devil Transformation (Personality Overload – Final Episode of Hundred Faces)
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As expected.
Lynn thought to himself.
The ability of [Devil of a Hundred Faces] was quite similar to Utaha's [Archivist Devil].
One records identity information to gain the related appearance and abilities. The other records and reproduces abilities directly.
However…
Lynn stroked his chin in contemplation.
Whether it's maid, hot girl, or assassin, these are all ordinary identities.
Is it possible to access higher-ranked ones?
Lynn's thoughts drifted.
For example…
Dog-yokai, cat-yokai, fox-yokai…
Maybe even an angel or fallen angel?
Or perhaps…
Dragons?
But…
To obtain such identities, complete information is required for them to be entered properly.
Moreover, Hayasaka was still just a Low-Class Devil. Lynn wondered whether [Devil of a Hundred Faces] would be restricted by her current rank.
Of course.
Even if this ability had great potential, Lynn understood one thing.
Even if she gained the form of an angel or dragon, it would be temporary.
At the core, she was still the half-blood devil Hayasaka.
Once her magic power couldn't sustain the consumption of [Devil of a Hundred Faces], she would return to her original form.
It was kind of like…
A living character catalog?
Lynn wondered what it would be like if he used the ability of [Devil of a Hundred Faces].
He set the thought aside for now, copied the new blessing details, and handed it to Hayasaka.
"Assassin mode…"
Hayasaka stared at the entry and muttered.
Then, a thought surfaced in her mind.
Buzz—
Her form changed once more.
She wore sleek black heels, a red slit dress with black thigh straps. She looked cool and capable.
At the same time…
Knowledge and techniques related to assassination flooded her mind.
And more importantly—
Her presence vanished!
With a single thought, Hayasaka suppressed her aura. Her presence became faint and hard to detect.
She glanced to the side and noticed Kaguya, who had been watching closely, now looked around in confusion.
Hayasaka then looked toward Lynn.
"…?"
Yeah, aura suppression had no effect on Lynn at all.
After experimenting with her ability a while longer and realizing it consumed magic rather quickly, Hayasaka canceled [Devil of a Hundred Faces].
A black mist swept over her.
Her bare body instantly appeared in Lynn's line of sight.
Hayasaka paused briefly, then calmly put on her top and resumed her composed maid posture.
Seeing that, Kaguya suddenly remembered her own state. She was about to put on her clothes like Hayasaka, but her hands froze mid-air.
Master Lynn hadn't said anything yet…
With that thought, Kaguya looked at Lynn nervously.
Her pitiful, puppy-like expression made Lynn curl his finger at her as if teasing a pet.
Kaguya's face flushed, but she still knelt down and crawled over.
As she got closer, Lynn reached out and stroked her smooth chin.
Kaguya's body trembled. Her eyes wandered and her face turned completely pink.
After playing around for a bit, Lynn finally said, "Alright, put your clothes on."
"Yes, Master Lynn."
Kaguya's voice quivered. She knelt and quickly buttoned her shirt in a flustered panic.
Seeing this, Lynn looked toward Hayasaka.
"You're already familiar with maid duties. You can arrange the tasks as you see fit. For now…"
"You and Kaguya should familiarize yourselves with the environment here."
"Yes."
Hayasaka bowed her head.
Kaguya finished tidying herself, quickly stood up, and also bowed deeply like Hayasaka.
A short while later.
Hayasaka led Kaguya around to get accustomed to the maid work.
Along the way, they encountered many of Lynn's peerage members.
Without exception, they were all top-class beauties.
And…
As Hayasaka watched them coming and going from the teleportation gate, an inexplicable light flashed in her eyes.
Reincarnated Devils. The Blessing System.
And…
A daily life of adventuring in other worlds, defeating monsters and leveling up.
Of course.
As Lynn's personal maid, she probably wouldn't get many chances to go fight and level up.
But even just the reincarnation and blessing system was enough to stir excitement in her heart.
Although she didn't show it on her face, Hayasaka hadn't calmed down since.
She thought it was just a change in employment, but…
It was like a whole new life.
She had truly chosen the right master!
Hayasaka was extremely grateful for her good fortune!
Of course.
She also believed Kaguya was just as lucky.
Could this even be considered punishment?
Still…
That didn't mean there were no other ways to "atone."
Hayasaka's gaze flickered slightly.
Even in such a short time, she had noticed subtle undercurrents within the peerage.
A fierce competition for favor!
Even unscrupulous tactics!!
Costumes, props…
Sisters, mother and daughter…
Hiss—
Just thinking about it made Hayasaka's heart tremble slightly.
The competition was way too intense!
As Lynn's personal maid, she knew—
Sooner or later, she would be involved too!
That's why…
Forming alliances and gathering support was crucial!
And so…
Kaguya, someone she grew up with, someone she knew inside and out and could easily manipulate, was the perfect ally!
However…
Even though Lynn hadn't done anything overt, Hayasaka could still tell.
There was still a wall between Lynn and Kaguya.
It needed to be broken.
That barrier had to go!
Hayasaka made up her mind. She would find an opportunity to help Kaguya.
That wasn't all.
She needed to plan ahead!
Just her and Kaguya weren't enough.
As that thought crossed her mind, Hayasaka fell deep into thought.
Then, a sudden flash of inspiration hit her.
As a maid, wasn't she allowed to do many things?
For example…
Form a maid group?
Wouldn't other maids become her natural allies?
That idea started to take shape in her mind.
That's right.
And—Mom!
Hayasaka suddenly thought of her mother, Hayasaka Nao.
Her mother was a proper maid too!
If there was a chance for her to be reborn as a devil and be blessed by Lynn…
Hayasaka would definitely want her mother to have that opportunity.
She had to find a way to pull her mom in too!
And…
The mother-daughter dynamic…
It wasn't exactly impossible to imagine…
As those scenes formed in her mind, Hayasaka pressed her lips together, her ears reddening slightly.
"Whew…"
She exhaled a warm breath and murmured to herself, "This is a bit too exciting…"
"Hm? What's exciting?" Kaguya looked at her, puzzled.
Hayasaka shook her head. "Nothing."
Then she looked at Kaguya with a strange expression. "Kaguya, do you really want to atone to Master Lynn?"
"Of course!"
Kaguya nodded without hesitation.
She had come here to atone, but…
Before she could even be punished, she had already received blessings and other benefits. It made her guilt even heavier.
As long as it helped her atone to Lynn, she would do anything!
She swore it in her heart!
Seeing Kaguya's sincerity, Hayasaka nodded with satisfaction.
"Don't worry. As long as you diligently complete your maid duties, I believe Master Lynn will forgive you."
"Mm!"
Kaguya nodded hard.
She would definitely do her best in her maid duties!
As for what the job actually involved?
That was up to Hayasaka to decide.
At that moment—
Outside of Lynn's manor.
Miko and her mother, Yotsuya Touko, arrived at the gate.
Gulp!
Touko stared at the vast, extravagantly decorated manor before her and swallowed nervously.
She was in disbelief. "This… Is this really where we'll be living now?"
Miko nodded calmly, as if she had already grown used to it.
"Are we really allowed to live somewhere like this?"
Touko looked dazed.
As an ordinary person, she had never seen such a luxurious and noble place in her life.
And now—
She was about to live here?
Touko would never have imagined that, as a normal woman, she would experience such a leap in status… all thanks to her daughter.
And…
She didn't even have to work…
Touko grew a little uneasy.
As an ordinary person, how could she possibly accept all this so easily?
"Miko, or…"
Touko said dreamily, "Mom will serve the god with you…"
"!"
Miko's eyes widened. "Mom!!"
Her face flushed red, and she shouted in panic, "I haven't even slept with him yet, don't make things worse!"
"…?"
Touko was full of question marks. "You haven't given yourself to the god yet?!"
"Ugh…"
Miko pouted and looked away. "It's because I wanted to stay with Mom."
Y-Yeah…
Definitely not her fault!
Touko gave her daughter a cold side glance.
Was she really blaming her mother so openly?
Still…
Touko didn't argue and instead agreed, "I suppose that's Mom's fault then."
Miko: "…?"
"So!"
Touko's eyes sparkled as she declared, "Let Mom make up for the progress you've missed!"
"!!"
Miko's heart skipped a beat. She shouted, "No, absolutely not!!"
Touko's confused face turned into a mischievous smirk. "It's not up to you~"
Miko's heart clenched tight!
A wave of anxiety flooded her.
Seeing her daughter's panicked face, Touko smiled subtly.
She knew her daughter all too well.
If she didn't push a little, who knew how long she'd keep putting it off?
She understood something else too.
There were many shrine maidens serving the gods…
Since you've already chosen this path, then give it everything you've got!
Idiot daughter!!
If this goes on, she… well…
(To be continued.)
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