Zongman: Building a Demon Clan from Scratch

The air pressure in the living room suddenly became heavy, making Sona feel a little breathless.

"Click!"

A crisp sound suddenly rang out, drawing Lynn's attention and allowing Sona's heavy body to relax slightly.

Rias opened a can of cola, smiled at Lynn, and said, "I've never had this kind of carbonated drink before, but I suddenly wanted to try it this time."

She held up the cola, took a small sip, and then stuck out her tongue, "Ah, I really can't get used to it."

Putting down the cola, Rias said, "Sona, if you're done with your business, it's my turn."

Hearing Rias's words, Sona suddenly felt a sense of liberation, jumped up, and said, "I'm sorry, excuse me!"

After uttering those words, she hurriedly walked outside, keeping her head down the whole time, not daring to look at Lynn at all.

Rias shook her head and chuckled at the sight.

The next second, a set of international chess pieces appeared on the table.

Lynn's eyes flickered slightly.

Although he was a demon and possessed magic power, without the support of family resources, he had no way to use such precise manipulation of magic power.

He carefully examined the runes on the magic circle for a while, and only after the magic circle disappeared did Lynn turn his attention to the chess pieces on the table.

"I wonder if Lynn-kun knows anything about demon chess pieces."

"A little."

Rias smiled, "Then it'll be simple."

After briefly explaining the function of the demon chess pieces to Lynn, Rias said:

"Due to the near annihilation of the Gremory family, with the authorization of the four current Demon Kings, I have been entrusted to give you this set of demon chess pieces."

"I hope Lynn-kun can make good use of these demon chess pieces, develop your own peerage, and rebuild the Gremory family."

After explaining these matters, Rias left, adding Lynn's LINE account before leaving, saying that he could contact her if anything came up.

Lynn didn't plan to be polite; he had been envious of that kind of precise magic manipulation for a long time.

"Demon chess pieces..."

Lynn glanced at the demon chess pieces on the table, not really caring.

If he had seen these demon chess pieces a few days ago, he would definitely have been very excited.

But now it was different.

With a thought, a panel appeared.

[Lynn Gremory]

[Race: Demon]

[Level: Intermediate Demon]

[Authority: None]

[Peerage: None]

[Skills: 'Demon Chess Pieces', 'Demon Summoning', 'Magic Power Emission']

Lynn focused on the two skills 'Demon Chess Pieces' and 'Demon Contract'.

'Demon Chess Pieces' allowed him to create chess pieces similar to the ones Rias had sent.

The effect was also to transform other races into his own demon familiars, but unlike the demon chess pieces used in the Underworld, which were just a reincarnation device,

the demon chess pieces created by Lynn not only had a chance to be reincarnated as special demons but also granted them blessings similar to those in Danmachi, which allowed them to level up.

Moreover, he could also receive power feedback from his familiars, enhancing his own strength.

'Demon Summoning' was a request form that could be sent to all worlds; as long as someone made a request, Lynn could cross worlds.

However, Lynn had not had the opportunity to use these two skills so far.

Anyone who met someone who mysteriously babbled to them, 'Will you become my familiar?' would probably call them a chuunibyou at best.

Moreover, not everyone could withstand 'Demon Chess Pieces,' even the lowest-level soldiers.

That is to say, to become his familiar, one also needed certain qualifications.

Everything is difficult at the beginning!

But with these two skills, Lynn could be said to have the ability to stand at the top of this world.

Buzz buzz buzz——

Just as Lynn was wondering how to recruit his first familiar, his phone suddenly vibrated.

Caller ID: Aoyama Nanami.

"Aoyama-san?"

Lynn's eyes suddenly widened, "Crap! My half-price bento!!"

Chapter 2: Just a Lost Demon

Private Kuoh Academy.

Occult Research Club.

Rias and Sona sat opposite each other.

After some time, Sona had calmed down.

She adjusted her glasses and said in a deep voice, "Rias, I was wrong this time."

"Sona..."

Rias wanted to comfort her, but Sona interrupted, "Just like he... Lynn said."

A complex emotion flashed in Sona's eyes, and she continued, "I... I was only thinking about myself and didn't consider his situation at all."

Rias was silent for a while, then picked up her black tea, took a sip, and chuckled, "That's the Sona I know..."

She would not hesitate to point out other people's mistakes, and she would also admit her own mistakes frankly.

Sona also picked up her black tea, took a sip, and regained her composure.

"Then what about your engagement?"

Rias asked curiously.

This attempt to dissolve the engagement could be said to be a major failure.

Although Lynn did not resist dissolving the engagement, and could even be said to be very cooperative, the result was obvious.

Sona paused for a moment, "Ranked games are out of the question, that would expose him to the Old Demon King faction."

"I will try to persuade my family."

Rias heard the firmness in her tone and joked, "If you ask me, Lynn is not bad, why not just continue like this?"

"......"

Seeing Sona fall into silence, Rias, who knew her well, immediately asked in surprise, "Are you really considering it?"

"My first impression of him is not bad."

Sona said frankly, "If things are impossible, I will try to cultivate a relationship with him."

Rias's eyes widened immediately.

Something's not right!

Something is very, very wrong!!

Lynn's indifferent eyes, his cold tone.

And that memorable sentence, 'You really are full of yourself'.

Hiss——

"Sona, you wouldn't be that, would you?"

A do... m?

"That what?"

Sona asked in confusion.

"No, haha, it's nothing."

Rias laughed and averted her eyes.

It shouldn't be, right?

"Strange."

Sona frowned, not paying attention, finished the tea in her cup, and prepared to leave.

"By the way."

Sona took out a set of keys from her pocket.

"I think his residence is not very good. The Sitri family has a property in the Tokyo Minato Ward. These are the keys to one of the apartments. If you have the opportunity, please give them to him for me as an apology for this time."

After saying this, Sona cast a magic circle and left.

Rias opened her mouth, but could only swallow the sentence 'Why don't you give it to him yourself'.

Private Kuoh Academy.

Student Council Room, a red light flashed.

Sona suddenly appeared.

"Tsubaki, I need to bathe."

"Yes, President."

"And my clothes need to be washed too."

"Yes, President."

"... Wait! I'll wash my panties myself!"

...

"Thanks for your help, Aoyama."

"I'll treat you to ice cream next time."

Carrying the half-price bento he had grabbed, Lynn successfully retired from the convenience store.

After coming out, the sky had gradually darkened.

Lynn carried the plastic bag containing the bento in one hand and played with a black chess piece in the other.

"Aoyama also has the qualifications to be reincarnated as a demon."

"It's a pity that Aoyama doesn't agree to me stuffing this thing into her body."

Lynn looked regretful.

"Can you see me?"

"Can you see me?"

A long-tongued curse spirit stood in front of Lynn, its sticky saliva dripping on the ground, making a sizzling corrosive sound.

Lynn glanced at it in disgust.

The long-tongued monster reacted directly.

"You can see me!"