"Hehe, I really seem to be free from the constraints of this place now."
Kanasaki sensed her own condition, then muttered to herself, "And it seems there are other changes too."
The moment her voice fell, her entire person became ethereal.
"Eh eh eh eh..."
Kanasaki looked at her body, crying, "How come I seem to have turned back into a ghost again?"
"Is everything over now? Xizi doesn't want to stay in this broken place anymore."
"Don't worry, you accidentally used your skill."
Linde handed her the transcribed attribute information: "Take a look for yourself, and you'll understand."
"Hmm?"
Kanasaki subconsciously checked it.
She quickly scanned the information above.
"Ghost Form?"
Kanasaki blinked, then realized, "No wonder I can still turn into a ghost; it's because of this skill."
"That's right."
Linde nodded: "To some extent, you are now both a devil and a ghost."
"Oh, that sounds pretty cool."
Kanasaki smiled sweetly.
"Etherealization..."
She murmured softly, "This skill seems very powerful."
As she spoke, she began to use the skill.
Buzz!
The next moment...
Kanasaki's figure became illusory and indistinct.
Poke! Poke!
At this moment, Linde reached out and poked her.
Kanasaki's face was covered in black lines: "Master, what are you doing?"
"Oh, I'm testing whether you are truly immune to physical attacks."
Yukinoshita Yukino sharply retorted, "But isn't the location a bit off?"
"Since it's a test, of course, a comprehensive experiment is necessary."
Linde said seriously.
If this move had any flaws...
Wouldn't it be a big problem in battle?
"Heh... hehe."
Kanasaki and Yukinoshita Yukino's mouths twitched.
"Alright, the important matters are done."
Linde clapped his hands: "I'll take you to meet your companions."
As soon as his voice fell...
Brilliant light flashed.
Linde, Kanasaki, and Yukinoshita Yukino's figures had already disappeared from their original spot.
Linde's Villa.
Kanasaki and Yukinoshita Yukino were filled with excitement.
"Master, is this Teleportation Magic?"
"Yes, this is also the first magic you need to master."
Linde nodded, then said, "Everyone come out for a bit, we have new people."
Hearing Linde's call, a group of beautiful women had already appeared in the living room.
"..."
Looking at Shiho Miyano and the others, Kanasaki and Yukinoshita Yukino's mouths opened slightly in surprise, and their expressions gradually became subtle.
These were Retainer companions?
It was practically a harem!
"Come on, you all introduce yourselves first."
Kanasaki bowed slightly, gracefully saying, "Hello everyone, I am Kanasaki. I used to be a ghost. Please guide me."
Yukinoshita Yukino politely said, "Yukinoshita Yukino. Everyone can just call me Yukino."
"My name is Shiho Miyano. If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me."
"Lenalee..."
After Senjougahara Hitagi finished introducing herself, her expression was a bit complex.
Ah.
The two newcomers' attributes overlapped with hers.
She felt inexplicably depressed.
She had already made a decision in her heart.
But now, the appearance of these two newcomers was simply a crisis!
Given her master's personality, she might very well be surpassed by the newcomers.
"Hoo—"
Senjougahara Hitagi took a deep breath, her eyes becoming resolute.
She had known for a long time.
As her master's Retainer, she would eventually be 'eaten'.
If that was the case, it was better to take the initiative.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
Senjougahara Hitagi suddenly strode forward and came before Linde.
"???"
Linde looked surprised, subconsciously saying, "Something wrong?"
This scene...
There was a strange sense of déjà vu.
Could it be... Noticing Linde's playful gaze, Senjougahara Hitagi's legs tensed slightly.
She looked up, her cheeks flushed, and said, "Master, I feel like my level has hit a bottleneck recently, and I'd like to ask for your guidance."
After speaking, her fair skin was already covered in a rosy flush.
And her gaze became anxious.
She had been so insensitive before; surely her master wasn't angry, was he?
"To make my Retainers stronger, that is the master's duty."
Linde smiled slightly, reaching out and holding Senjougahara Hitagi's delicate hand.
But his gaze fell on the others.
For a moment...
Shiho Miyano and the others quickly averted their gazes.
Ever since the master returned from Other World, he hadn't stopped.
They had just managed to rest for a day and hadn't fully recovered yet; they really couldn't keep up.
Seeing this, Linde pouted.
Was it just because he had used Rubber Body, Weight Manipulation, and Iron Body?
Was it really necessary to react like that?
On the other side.
Senjougahara Hitagi, her face flushed, looked delighted and immediately pulled Linde up the stairs.
Watching this scene,
Senjougahara Hitagi and Yukinoshita Yukino instinctively felt that something was amiss, and their expressions became a little strange.
Leveling up should be a serious matter.
But... it felt like Senjougahara Hitagi-senpai's intentions weren't entirely pure.
Seeing this!
Shiho Miyano and the others exchanged smiles and whispered, "It seems you still don't know."
"This is common knowledge among Retainers, you know."
Several Retainer seniors immediately gathered around, starting to impart their experience to the two newcomers.
Could it really... be like this?
Kanasaki and Yukinoshita Yukino's pupils trembled violently.
At this moment,
Their worldview was on the verge of being shattered.
Even just listening, they felt their little hearts couldn't take it, thumping non-stop.
"Eh?"
Linde was stunned, "You want me to wait a moment?"
"Mm-hmm."
Senjougahara Hitagi nodded, then quickly closed the door.
"This girl."
Shaking his head, Linde decided to see what she was up to.
"Master, it's ready."
Linde walked in.
This was his first time in her room; everything around was pink, and the decor was very cute.
However, no matter how good the decor, Linde's gaze was drawn to the graceful figure before him.
He saw that Senjougahara Hitagi had already changed into a new outfit...
A tight corset outlined her perfect waist.
A pink nurse uniform enveloped her ample bust.
The scarce fabric seemed as if it could tear at any moment, revealing breathtaking curves.
A pair of plump, beautiful legs covered by white stockings swayed slightly.
"..."
Linde's expression was serious, already showing his respect.
"Master, I feel I'm at the limit of a Lower-rank Demon now. I hope you can help me break through this bottleneck directly."
Senjougahara Hitagi obediently knelt on the ground, performing a standard dogeza.
In this situation, facing such a serious request from a Retainer,
Linde didn't speak, but proved his intention with actions.
"Ugh... Master... please help me break through this level."
Senjougahara Hitagi's eyelashes trembled, and her throat moved.
His gaze went over her back, revealing a perfectly rounded curve.
Linde gave her a pat on the head, his five fingers gently caressing her beautiful hair.
At the same time!
The level-breaking potion slowly began to take effect.
The aura around Senjougahara Hitagi gradually strengthened, making her expression increasingly hazy.
Slap!
Linde didn't hesitate to give her a slap, leaving a faint red handprint.
"If you want to raise your level, you're not allowed to be lax."
"Show me your skill."
"Ugh... Yes... Master."