Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With the fragment of Altrouge dealt with, Vahn turned his attention to Arcueid who, at this point, had collapsed onto the ground. Only a few seconds had passed since the time he forcibly pulled the malignant energy from her body but having fragments of your spirit forcibly separated was one of the most painful things imaginable.So as not to prolong her suffering, Vahn unhesitantly made his way through the expanding pool of black liquid. In much the same way as Sakura's shadow, it attempted to encroach upon his body but, here in the [Space-Time Orb], a place Vahn was intimately familiar with, such attacks had no effect on him. His Ego could not be corroded by external forces so the corrosive liquid flowed around his body like a cold and viscous liquid without singing even a single hair.Upon reaching Arcueid's side, Vahn kneeled down, lifting her body into his arms and holding her tight as he sent his Source Energy flooding through her system. This was a method he had actually hypothesized in a path, a means to strengthen the Ego of another person by infusing his Source Energy directly with their spiritual body. There seemed to be no limit to the ways in which he could make use of this unique form of energy so, after a few seconds, the darkness flowing from Arcueid's body more than tripled in volume until it had been completely expunged.It was amazing to see something as inconsequential as a few strands of energy forming something like a veritable lake of corrupt ether. Vahn was reminded that his comprehension of the Laws was still lacking but, at some point in the distant future, he reasoned that creating an entire planet from what appeared to be a single drop of Source Energy should be possible. After all, he could fit an infinitely vast space within the palm of his hand so, in the grand scheme of things, everything was a matter of perspective...Due to the intense pain she had experienced, Arcueid was still a little pale as she nestled into Vahn's embrace. Damage to the psyche wasn't something that could be remedied by any amount of passive regeneration so it would take a few hours for her to make a full recovery, at the very least. Despite this, she was able to retain her consciousness and, after a few seconds had passed, she even opened her eyes to ask, "Are your methods...always so extreme...?"Though it might have seemed like she was complaining, Arcueid had a contented smile on her face as, even in her current state, she felt better than before. Previously, she had a feeling similar to what others would experience just before they got a cold or came down with a severe sickness. Now, her body felt lighter and, for the first time in centuries, the sickly cold feeling that was always present in the pit of her stomach had vanished entirely...Understanding she was actually trying to joke around with him, Vahn's smile softened and, despite the inky black liquid still staining her lips, he surprised her with a small peck on the lips. This caused color to return to her face, albeit several shades of red darker than a more natural complexion. Vahn always enjoyed seeing these types of reactions as the visible surprise and giddiness were second only to when a woman smiled sincerely.Unfortunately, he didn't have much time to appreciate Arcueid's reaction as the corrupted ether began to coalesce into an exceptionally pale man with long black hair. Like most Vampires, he had blood-red eyes but, compared to the ruby-like glimmering of Arcueid's, his were like polluted pools of congealed blood, made worse by the fact he was glaring with a vicious scowl.Since she could see the man that had formed clearly, Arcueid's aura became ice-cold in an instant as she venomously spat, "Roa...!" This caused the ink-haired man to turn his attention toward Arcueid and, as if he only just now noticed her, a sadistic smile spread across he has as he licked his lips and mused, "Ah, Princess, it is truly a pleasure to see you in such a state. Will you cry for me this time as well~?"Before Arcueid could respond to the vile man, Vahn beat her to the punch by contracting [Enkidu] around Roa's body. He had been paying close attention to the corrupted ether from the beginning so, from the moment it began to coalesce into a figure, he had already sent [Enkidu] to coil around the area. He wasn't going to let Roa traumatize Arcueid any further, especially after promising to make her happy only a few minutes prior...Though he would have been able to avoid it with ease at his full strength, the current Roa was just a small fragment of an already fragmented Ego. He didn't even have the power of a B-Rank Servant so, with Vahn having made preparations for his emergence, there was virtually nothing he could do. As a result, his body was bound in glimmering golden chains and, before he could say any snide remarks directed toward Arcueid, one of the links of [Enkidu] pierced directly through his mouth, forcing its way through the back of his head.Arcueid was at a loss seeing how easily Vahn dealt with the person she hated more than anything else in the entire world. He didn't even turn to look back at Roa and, while the latter may have just been a small fraction of the original in strength, it was still an incomprehensible sight. This caused her to look back up at Vahn, his smiling face seeming more radiant than before while his embrace brought her a feeling of security she had never experienced before...Reading the mood, Vahn dutifully lowered his lips to meet with Arcueid's, this time prolonging the contact for several seconds. Her face became nearly as red as her eyes, her heart beating madly as she ended up freezing in much the same way as Olga. Vahn found this rather adorable but he was more taken by the fact that, after a few seconds had passed, Arcueid gingerly poked at his lips with her tongue, either out of instinct or curiosity.Tempted as he was, Vahn didn't want to push Arcueid too far so, after meeting her tongue with his own, for a very brief moment, he pulled away from her with a large grin on his face. He was certainly happy with the development but, more than that, the fact Arcueid had her tongue sticking out was simply too adorable. Better still was the fact that, after realizing he had pulled away, Arcueid's eyes snapped open as her tongue retreated back behind her inviting lips, now clean of the black liquid from before.Since he still needed to deal with Roa and the legacy of Crimson Moon, Vahn helped Arcueid stand on her own two feet before gently stroking her face and saying, "Wait for me...after I deal with this bastard, I'll give you as many kisses as you want..."To punctuate his statement, Vahn stole yet another kiss from Arcueid's lips, taking advantage of the long pauses she required to come up with a cohesive response. With her reaction time, she would be able to evade his lips with considerable ease so, by allowing him to kiss her, Arcueid was essentially giving him permission to continue doing so.With Arcueid temporarily pacified, Vahn approached the writhing figure of Roa and, in much the same way as Altrouge, he enveloped the man's body before purging him. This was actually one of Vahn's most powerful techniques as, unless the target was able to free themselves in an expedient manner, they were doomed to be expunged by the purifying properties of his body. The only real countermeasure against his encroachment was to not have any malicious intentions, something that obviously didn't apply to entities such as Roa, a person who basked in the suffering of others.Now that the two lesser presences in Arcueid were eliminated, Vahn turned back to find the latter waiting obediently where he had left her. Based on how she was fidgeting slightly, he imagined she had taken his previous words literally but, before he could shower the over-eager princess in kisses, there was one final matter that required his attention. Fortunately, this one would be much easier to deal with than the other two as Vahn didn't even need to forcibly extract it.After returning to Arcueid's side. Vahn brought her into his embrace as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Arucied offered virtually no resistance to his actions but, just as she was about to purse her lips, Vahn placed his index finger against them and said, "There is still one more..." in a soft tone. This reminded Arcueid of the reason they had entered the space but, more so than the matter of Crimson Moon, she was embarrassed by the fact she had tried to continue where they had left off.To avoid her having a minor breakdown, Vahn hugged Arcueid tightly in his embrace, lifting her from the ground slightly as a result. He waited until she naturally returned his embrace before whispering in a commanding tone, "Designation Type: Moon, I command you to leave this woman's body. From now on, your contract with Gaia has been voided. You may return to your progeny but I forbid you from granting them the power to exploit and harm others..."Arcueid was somewhat confused by Vahn's words but, before she could make any inquiries, a strong tugging force could be felt in her body. In the next moment, a beautiful man with blood-red eyes and long golden hair manifested behind her. He was dressed similarly to a nobleman from the early Victorian Era and, even at a glance, he radiated an extraordinary and dignified aura.Though she had never met him personally, Arcueid understood that the man before her was none other than the first of the True Ancestors, Crimson Moon. Even she was filled with an urge to lower her head but, much to her surprise, Crimson Moon was the one to bow politely as he stated, "I will carry out your order without fail. In exchange, please visit the Moon one day and help restore my physical body. Existing in this manner has been less than pleasant..."Vahn knew that Crimson Moon, while credited with a few terrible deeds, wasn't actually an 'evil' existence. Rather, he was akin to a force of nature, an existence on an even higher level than most of the Gods that had appeared throughout history. With this being the case, he didn't mind giving the man a new vessel to inhabit, especially if it meant he wouldn't be troubling others in the future. This would have to wait until after the Empire had established itself but, as this was only a matter of time, Vahn nodded his head and answered, "It will take some time but I promise to assist you once things have stabilized."In response to Vahn's words, Crimson Moon gave another bow, stating, "Your benevolence knows no bounds...". Then, after raising his head and adopting a distant look in his eyes, Crimson Moon faded from the [Space-Time Orb] as his essence, back in the real world, separated from Arcueid's body. At the same time, a moon-shaped emblem, previously hidden, flaked away from her forehead.With the seal's disappearance, Arcueid no longer had any relation to Crimson Moon and, as a result, even her status as a True Ancestor had been revoked. Now, she was truly a Greater Divine Spirit, her connection to the World granting her a completely unique status. After all, she still had unrestricted access to the Counter Force so, as long as the planet existed, and vice-versa, Arcueid would forever remain one of the most powerful forces in the world...As could be expected from these changes, Arcueid's body and spirit experienced a few of their own. While her hair stayed the same color, her previously blood-red eyes changed to reflect the color of pristine sapphires. At the same time, her aura gained a quality similar to the one produced by both Spenta and Aura, enough so that Vahn could feel his skin tingle just by being in contact with her. She had become a being of purity and, if not for his interactions with people like Artoria, he would have been a little worried about their future together...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Can't touch this...','Type: Omega OP','Vahn over here purifying girls before he corrupts them...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Feeling the changes in her body, Arcueid was more than surprised, she was at an absolute loss. She could feel her Vampiric Impulse fade away in its entirety and, for reasons she couldn't completely understand, Vahn's aura suddenly felt infinitely more comfortable than before. Part of her wished he would hug her tight enough that their bodies would fuse together, a thought that made her heart flutter quite a bit...Vahn was, of course, aware of the change in the way Arcueid viewed him but, knowing it would be better to let her make decisions about their future, he pretended not to notice. It would be too easy for him to take advantage of her immediately after her transformation as, much like other Spirits, she was instinctually drawn to his Source Energy constitution. It was like how a flower would blossom in the presence of the sun, eagerly soaking up the life-giving rays of light to nourish itself.Still, this didn't mean Vahn was going to simply do 'nothing' as, prior to expelling Crimson Moon, he had made a few promises. With this in mind, he broke Arcueid from her momentary stupor, tracing his thumb along her bottom lip to see how she would react. This reminded her of the embarrassing incident from before but, rather than shy away, she looked up at him, her sapphire eyes glimmering slightly before slowly closing them.Never one to shy away from an open invitation, Vahn lowered his head to meet Arcueid's lips but, just as he was about to make contact, Vahn dispelled the [Space-Time Orb], ejecting their spiritual bodies. If he was going to kiss her, he would rather do so in reality as it would have a far greater impact.Arcueid obviously noticed the change in setting but she didn't seem to mind it as Vahn completed his prior action in the real world. He began to guide her in a progressively more intimate kiss while cradling her body in his comforting embrace. This was in spite of the fact that the Millenium Castle around them had faded away in its entirety, leaving them standing in the middle of the air, a pristine blue sky filled with clouds surrounding them...After losing the power of Crimson Moon, Arcueid was no longer able to manifest the Millenium Castle. Despite this, she still had her Marble Phantasm so, if she so desired, creating a completely new castle was well-within her ability to do so. For now, however, she was more focused on the moment she shared with Vahn. It felt like the void within her heart was being rapidly filled by his presence, something Arcueid had thought impossible due to the nature of her existence.Unfortunately, as all good things were want to do, the moment came to an end sooner than she would have liked. Were it up to her, she would freeze this singular moment in time and savor it for all eternity. As for Vahn, he had other matters to attend so, while he was growing increasingly fond of Arcueid, he couldn't tend to her indefinitely. More than ten days had passed within Avalon while he was meeting with her so there were a lot of things requiring his attention.Since he could tell she was saddened by the reality they couldn't stay together indefinitely, Vahn rested his forehead against Arcueid's, whispering in a guiding tone, "I promised to make you happy. While I have confidence in being able to do so using my own power, people are happiest when they have a lot of people to interact with. I don't want you to feel like everything needs to be rushed so, for now, we'll return to Avalon and introduce you to everyone else. You have been sealed away and isolated from the world for too long. It would make me happy to see you surrounded by friends and family..."Hearing Vahn's words, Arcueid lazily nodded her head in response but, rather than allow him to part from her, she put a little bit of strength into her embrace as she said, "I honestly don't know what it means to be truly happy...I will trust your judgment. If you believe I will be happier by befriending others, I will do my best to get along. Still, no matter what happens, you have to take responsibility for your actions...I won't let you get away with making me someone else's problem..."Vahn was a little taken aback by Arcueid's words as it seemed like she had been able to see through his intentions completely. In truth, he wanted to give her a bit of time to adapt to life and, if possible, help her find someone worthy of her love. He truly wanted her to be happy so, if she was able to find someone that could love her completely, Vahn felt she would be much happier than being a member of his ever-expanding harem.Since Arcueid was basically asking him to make her his, Vahn wasn't going to shirk his responsibility in the matter. She was an exceptionally beautiful woman and, while she was a little naive, she was more than qualified to make her own decisions. If this was what she wanted, even if it was only as a result of his coaxing, he wasn't going to disappoint her.With this in mind, Vahn put more strength into his own embrace before giving Arcueid a taste of what she had gotten herself into. He snaked his right hand down her lower back, causing a red hue to color her cheeks as he went even further to her surprisingly toned butt. She was wearing the same white dress as before, albeit with a few slight changes, but he was able to feel her body heat through the fabric without any difficulty. Then, remembering her earlier words, he leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "I can be pretty greedy..."Following his words, Vahn could feel a tremble pass through Arcueid's body but, moments later, she repeated her own words back to him, causing a smile to spread across his face as she muttered, "It's okay to be greedy...", her hot breath tickling his ear...Though he had been holding himself back out of consideration for Illya, Vahn knew this wasn't really a moment where he could afford to take a step back. Arcueid had just experienced a series of world-changing events so, while she would be fine without one, having something to ground herself would allow her to face the future with greater resolution. He understood that her insistence was partly due to her fear of an uncertain future so, while apologizing to Illya and several others in his mind, Vahn pressed his lips to Arcueid's, pushing her down in mid-air as he began peeling away her clothing...Using her reality manipulation, Arcueid created a strange crystalline room around them, complete with a massive bed formed of rainbow-hued crystal. The light from the faux-sun outside refracted throughout the structure she had made, creating an indescribably beautiful and stunning scenery with an atmosphere to match. Since he doubted she had the wherewithal to think about what she had created, Vahn liked to think that this was her natural response to what was happening, egging him ever-onward as Arcueid tightly clung to his body.It was obvious that Arcueid lacked any real experience but, with literally hundreds of years at his back, Vahn was able to guide her through the necessary steps. He started off by getting her to relax as, with her literally digging her nails into his back, it was difficult to remove her clothing. Then, as she lay against silky-smooth sheets, glimmering with gentle blue hues, he deftly removed her gown to reveal quite the awe-inspiring sight.Though it wasn't particularly surprising, Arcueid was wearing a pure-white lace bodice beneath her gown, completed by intricate silk panties and similarly white stockings with a garter belt. It was truly a sight to behold and, for a brief moment, Vahn watched in stunned silence as Arcueid's blush slowly spread across her entire body. This was a scene he could never grow tired of and, though it was a bit cliche, he couldn't help but gently stroked her abdomen as he said, "Truly, a beauty no description would do justice..."At this point, Arcueid was trembling like a newborn lamb. When she heard Vahn's words, her instinct was to close her legs, a futile endeavor considering he had already positioned himself in between her plump thighs. Then, failing this, she began to writhe about under Vahn's palm in a vain attempt to escape the spreading heat and electrical sensation flowing into her abdomen. It seemed to ignore her regenerative abilities so, for the first time in her life, Arcueid was experienced what it meant to be genuinely aroused...Vahn had even been able to get a rise out of Eva in the past so, with more than a hundred years of additional experience, Arcueid was practically putty in his hands. His understanding of Petting Laws, his mastery of [Hands of Nirvana], and his Divinity related to Sex only made the process even easier. It only took a few minutes before her garments were completely soaked through with sweat as he was proactively using his Source Energy to seal away her natural regeneration. It would only be more painful for her if she was stuck in a cycle of endlessly losing her virginity so he had to do at least this much to make Arcueid's first experience a pleasant memory.As could be expected of a maiden, Arcueid wasn't able to keep up with what was happening to her body. Everything she was experiencing was so far beyond her expectations that she could only bite on her finger to prevent herself from crying out. Even this was denied to her after a while, however, as Vahn gently pulled her hand away and, after kissing her fingers a few times, stated, "It is okay to cry out. Here, in this place, you can be as loud as you like..."From then onward, Vahn's ego was padded by Arcueid's sonorous cries, each urging him to continue in his endeavors. This sound eventually became a crescendo when he lifted Arcueid's waist so that it was level with his face, his tongue sampling the sacred honeypot that had never known another in more than eight-hundred years. As could be expected from a Greater Divine Spirit, the flavor was far removed from the norm, its quality closer to ambrosia than anything remotely resembling the bodily fluids of a human...Though he couldn't actually get drunk, Vahn felt like he was being brought closer to intoxication the longer his tongue entwined with Arcueid's insides. Her aroma and flavor were spreading through his head, numbing his senses and causing his entire body to heat up. Despite this, he continued probing her insides with his inordinately long tongue, determined to bring Arcueid to the peak.Feeling something rising up from deep inside her body, Arcueid was attacked by what could only be described as existential dread. Her thighs locked around Vahn's head but, despite her fear, she just clenched the bedspread tightly as her back began to arch. Then, like a floodgate being shattered, a phenomenal wave of pleasure spread throughout her entire body. This caused Arcueid to cry out with enough force to shake the surrounding void, fracturing the crystalline structure of the room she had made.Being located near ground-zero, Vahn was obviously not spared in the wake of Arcueid's first climax. Her thighs suddenly became harder than steel as the pressure enveloping his head increased with a truly irresistible force. It didn't matter how he tried to protect himself as Arcueid's power literally had no upper limit. As a result, his head was squashed like a pancake but, having expected something to happen, Vahn changed his body to a structure similar to a Doppelganger's.Fortunately, Arcueid was awash in the echoes of her climax so she hadn't realized the state she had forced Vahn into. This gave him time to use his [Hands of Nirvana], forcibly relaxing her muscles so that he could reform his body and move to the next step. He really didn't have much time to waste as, even with his Source Energy spread throughout her entire body, Arcueid's regeneration would eventually kick in. It was possible to delay this by sending a constant flow of energy into her body but, as a result of their difference in strength, Vahn was actually at a bit of a disadvantage...Before he ran out of energy to restrain Arcueid's regeneration, Vahn pried open her legs, an easy feat considering he had already relaxed her muscles. This caused Arcueid to stare back at him, her sapphire-blue eyes glazed over slightly as she rested her forearms against her head. She seemed to understand his intentions so, after a few seconds had passed, her body began to tremble madly as she gave him a small nod.With Arcueid's consent, Vahn smiled lovingly back at her while simultaneously rubbing her abdomen. He didn't even need to imagine what would happen once Arcueid's infinite strength activated while he was inside her so, to avoid that rather graphic scene, Vahn was relaxing her muscles. He also went ahead and dulled her pain receptors as chastity protected for more than eight-hundred years wasn't something easily relinquished...When everything was prepared, Arcueid had basically become an endless spring of honey, coating Vahn's member and thighs from proximity alone. It was honestly a sight to behold but, with a duty to perform, Vahn traced his glans along the almost perfect line between her vulva before probing the steamy folds. Then, finding the pulsating entrance within, he moved his hips forward while tracing his hand along Arcueid's abdomen. He was timing his movement with the forceful relaxation of her muscles so, despite being a virgin, there wasn't much resistance until Vahn tore through a flexible membrane.Despite his efforts to relax her body, Arcueid somehow managed to completely ignore his efforts. The moment she lost her virginity, her body tensed up with tremendous force as an indescribable pressure threatened to crush his member. To Vahn's surprise, however, his faithful companion was mystically able to resist this force, almost as if it had become indestructible. He could see a vibrant rainbow-hue coming from where they were connected, bringing a knowing smile to his face as he waited for Arcueid to relax. When she finally calmed down, aided by a very long session of kissing, he began to make love to her, continuing for more than three hours. Though he had been worried about running out of energy in the beginning, Vahn quickly learned that his Sex Divinity wasn't something to be looked down upon. In much the same way as Freya, Syr, and Lefiya, he was able to keep going almost indefinitely as, the more into it Arcueid got, the more 'sexual' energy flowed back into him...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Filling the void of loneliness...','There are times in a man's life where he must act, consequences be damned...!','The indomitable Rainbow Dragon~!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Despite her words, Vahn could see that Arcueid would need a bit of time to truly make up her mind. Fortunately, she would be in the care of the Ivory Castle's residents so it shouldn't take long for her to reconcile her emotions. For now, his main priority was alleviating the symptoms of her curse and, as tantalizing an opportunity as it may be, he needed to deal with her Vampirism without relying on the same ritual performed with Gray.Vahn had no intention of subordinating himself to Arcueid and, with her status as a True Ancestor and Tier 5 entity, she would need to give up most of her power in order to become his subordinate. This wasn't really something he wanted as, even if she gave him everything, Vahn doubted his power would actually increase. There was no way his body would accept a foreign power so he would have to come up with a way to seal it inside of himself, a tedious affair he simply had no interest in. After all, linking the Records required him to increase his own strength, not rely on power borrowed from others.With this in mind, Vahn extended his hand toward the suddenly bashful Arcueid, waiting patiently until she grabbed it of her own volition. Then, pulling her to her feet, he gave the lonely woman a gently hug, stroking the back of her head as he whispered, "It will be okay. I promise to make you happy."When he first hugged her, Arcueid's body trembled slightly but, after hearing Vahn's words, she, ever so slowly, began to relax. She then proceeded to rest her head against his shoulder and, a while after that, returned his hug by wrapping her arms somewhat awkwardly around his body. Her unfamiliarity with even something as simple as a hug forced Vahn to restrain a sigh but, having made up his mind, he wasn't going to go back on his word. Regardless of how things developed, he would help Arcueid find the happiness she deserved...After embracing each other in the center of the library for several minutes, Vahn slowly removed his hands from Arcueid. She seemed a little reluctant but, realizing they couldn't just stand there forever, she followed suit shortly after. Then, without missing a beat, Vahn looked around the area, saying, "I would like you to come and reside in the Ivory Castle. It may take some getting used to but you'll be able to make some friends there. Before that, we should do something about that malicious energy in your body..."Arcueid felt fluttery when she heard Vahn's words but, hearing the latter half, a sullen expression marred her beautiful face as she murmured, "My fate as Crimson Moon's heir isn't something that can be dealt with so easily...even if I abandon my status as heiress, the power I possess would then shift to that despicable woman...if that happens, I fear the entire world would become awash in a sea of blood."Vahn knew that Arcueid was referring to her 'sister', Altrouge Brunestud, but he wasn't particularly worried about the latter. Her time would eventually come and, while Crimson Moon's power may be great, the true secret of Arcueid's strength was her connection to the Counter Force. He had, at his side, one of the literal halves of said force so, while Alaya may not be able to grant him power, she didn't have any problem allowing others to keep it.Before Arcueid could fall into a depressive state, Vahn ran his fingers through her fringe bang, his voice a soothing yet confident tone as he explained, "Your existence and power are derived from the contract between Gaia and Crimson Moon. However, you are a completely unique entity so there is nothing binding you to the fate others have decided for you. If you trust in me, removing Crimson Moon's influence is a simple matter. Though his power will undoubtedly go to Altrouge, it is nothing compared to the power given to you by Gaia..."Arcueid was an entity formed in the wake of Crimson Moon's death, not a natural-born existence. In a way, she could be considered a child of Gaia herself, evident by the fact she was a Greater Divine Spirit, not an alien entity. Crimson Moon was simply the Ultimate One of the Moon, making him an existence akin to Type Mercury. This placed him squarely under Vahn's influence so, with Alaya at his side, removing the imprint Crimson Moon had placed on all True Ancestors was a simple feat.Though she found his words hard to believe, Arcueid had already put all of her hope Vahn. If he couldn't help her, there was truly nothing that could free her from her fate. She was slowly being encroached by the will of Crimson Moon and, if her own ego faded away, she would become an existence integral to the natural order. True Ancestors were given dominion over humanity so, even if something existed that could kill her, all of humanity would be wiped out in the process.While humans were one of the principal causes of the tragedies she had experienced, Arcueid had come to love them as a species. They had their faults but, more often than not, it was due to being manipulated by others that they strayed from nobler paths. In a way, she could understand how Vahn had decided upon such drastic measures so, deciding to believe in the future he was creating, Arcueid placed her hand over Vahn's and said, "I choose to believe..."With Arcueid's acquiescence, Vahn's expression softened a bit and, after staring into her eyes for a few seconds longer, he pulled out a [Space-Time Orb]. Since the imprint in her body was a piece of Crimson Moon's Ego, he could be manifested within the spiritual plane of a [Space-Time Orb]. There was a chance this wouldn't work but, as even a Memory Fragment could exist within, Vahn doubted he would have any problems pulling Crimson Moon out of hiding...---Since there was a chance Crimson Moon's Ego would automatically protect itself if Arcueid knew his intentions, Vahn couldn't explain his plan. Fortunately, Arcueid showed that she was willing to trust him by placing her hand on the orb and, after a tense moment, their consciousness was pulled into the orb without incident.As the space within a [Space-Time Orb] was governed by completely different Laws, Arcueid couldn't help but feel terrified. It took Vahn pulling her into his embrace a second time to help her calm down and, after clarity returned to her, Arcueid realized that her connection with the World was still active. After all, her body still existed back in reality so, while the Laws inside the [Space-Time Orb] may be a little different, they fundamentally lacked the capabilities of separating her from her physical vessel.Once Arcueid had calmed down, Vahn slowly released her again, a gentle smile on his face as he reminded, "I promised I would make you happy. Don't go doubting my intentions so quickly, okay?"Hearing Vahn's words, Arcueid felt her face heat up a bit. She wanted to say something to defend her actions but, even after several seconds had passed, nothing came to mind. Instead, she used her monstrous strength, still present within the [Space-Time Orb], to twist the tender flesh of Vahn's side. This caused his left eye to twitch a bit but, despite the pain, he continued to smile back at Arcueid until she ultimately lowered her head and muttered, "Sorry..."Vahn had the distinct impression he would be hearing Arcueid apologize a lot in the future but, for now, there were more pressing matters to attend. He slowly drifted away from her, startling her a bit but, after shaking his head slightly, she ultimately stayed in place. Then, once a few meters had been opened between them, Vahn closed his eyes to focus his senses. He had actually been able to sense four distinctly different auras within Arcueid's body so he wanted to identify each of them within the [Space-Time Orb].It didn't take long for Vahn to find an aura that was nearly as powerful as Arcueid's own clinging to her aura, much like a shadow follows its owner. If he didn't know to look for it, finding this presence would be nigh-impossible, even with his senses. As for the other two, they stuck out like stars in a moonless night as they were literally twining around and restraining Arcueid's power. One was pitch black in coloration, reminding Vahn of the corruption affection Sakura, while the other was blazing red, despite a powerful Yin-Elemental Energy emanating from within.After identifying each of these energies, Vahn decided to eliminate the two weaker ones first since there was a chance they would try to harm Arcueid when he got rid of the infinitely more powerful one. He had already pulled them all into the [Space-Time Orb] so, even if Crimson Moon tried to protect itself, Vahn would be able to seal it away. After all, this particular orb only had a 1:1 time dilation so it was easy for him to maintain his awareness back in the real world. He could deal with the problem on both fronts simultaneously so, without any hesitation, Vahn extended his hand with a resolute look on his face...Arcueid felt incredibly nervous watching Vahn's actions but, having placed her trust in him, she grit her teeth and prepared for whatever he was going to throw at her. This ended up being the correct choice as, the moment he began to retract his hand, almost as if he was pulling something, it felt like every blood vessel in her body exploded simultaneously. It was a truly excruciating amount of pain but, compared to the loneliness she had experienced, Arcueid convinced herself it was negligible...Moments after he had started, blood-red energy began to surge from Arcueid's pores while her hair, previously an unblemished gold, became black as ink. This phenomenon didn't stop at just her hair, however, as her eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and a few unmentionable areas began to drip with the same inky liquid. At a glance, it looked like she was bleeding from every opening in her body but, instead of blood, literal darkness flowed from her body and began pooling on the ground.Before he could deal with the expanding pool of corruption, Vahn manifested [Enkidu] in front of his body just as what appeared to be a little girl attempted to tear out his throat. At a glance, she had the appearance of a fourteen-year-old girl of European descent, complete with fair skin, raven-black hair, and ruby-red eyes. She actually looked like a mischievous and playful girl based on appearances but, rather than innocence, Vahn could only see cruelty reflected in her eyes...Despite the little girl's best efforts, she was only a fragment of the original so, after coming into contact with an artifact like [Enkidu], the phantom's hand actually burst apart. In the next moment, the chains wrapped around her body, restricting the girl and her gothic-style garb in an instant.Seeing the appearance of his assailant, Vahn couldn't help but shake his head while wondering what kind of person would create such a contrary existence. The flow of Fate around Arcueid made it very clear she was an important existence to the Record so Altrouge's existence was undoubtedly that of an antagonist, one hand-crafted by the creator of the Nasuverse. He couldn't imagine what kind of person would pit a buxom golden-haired beauty and a raven-haired gothic-lolita against each other in a setting where they both viciously tore each other apart.Since there was no sense in mulling over the matter, Vahn ultimately just shook his head before placing his hand on the phantom's head. He was grateful that it didn't seem capable of speech as it made destroying the murderous young girl a lot easier. She even tried to bite at his hand but, with [Enkidu] restricting her body, Vahn was able to place his hand on her forehead without too much trouble. The tissue of his palm turned into the same metallic black substance that appeared during his battle with Arcueid and, after enveloping the entirety of Altrouge's body, the malicious energy was forcibly destroyed as a result of his unique constitution...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is a real casanova at times...','The views and opinions of characters within EPIC does not represent the views and opinions of the Author o3o...','RIP eclipse-loli fragment')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1337: Purification