Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Though it was certainly a peculiar sight to behold, Vahn had a natural smile on his face as an adorable creature with dark skin and white fur clung to his back with two of its four arms. With the other two, it was curiously combed through his hair with blood-red talons, its golden eyes glowing slightly as it meticulously surveyed his scalp.Failing to find any goodies, the vaguely humanoid female creature began poking Vahn's cheek with her claws, her voice husky and somewhat grating as she asked, "Papa, no bugs?"Before answering, Vahn held up his left hand, encouraging the curious creature to climb over his shoulder and nestled into his embrace. Then, with a relaxed smile on his face, Vahn lightly mused, "Sorry, Xys, but I always make sure to properly clean and groom my fur."Hearing her Papa's response, Xysteria adopted a slightly incredulous expression that didn't suit her before curling up into an egg-shaped ball. Her five fluffy tails, which usually fanned out behind her, were capable of becoming a singular mass, and, though her eyes remained visible, the rest of her body was covered in dense white fur that was surprisingly soft despite being harder than virtually any naturally occurring substance.As he was quite used to Xysteria's pouting, Vahn just cradled the fluffy egg in his arm as he pulled out an amethyst-colored cicada that was slightly larger than his palm. This caused a few seams to appear in the egg-shaped ball, a small gap opening to allow a single three-clawed hand to emerge and snatch the wriggling insectoid from his hand. After that, Xysteria happily munched on the still-living insect, her inordinately sharp teeth tearing through its steel-like carapace with the ease of a normal person eating potato chips.Though he had tried getting her to eat normal food, Xysteria was pretty adamant about consuming raw minerals and living prey. Her body had the ability to analyze the structure of the things she had eaten, and, after a few hours had passed, a version of herself that roughly resembled the things she had consumed would manifest within a few kilometers from her position. It was a rather terrifying ability, but, despite pouting when she didn't get her way, Xysteria was usually very affectionate and docile.After enjoying her snack, Xysteria uncurled from her defensive state, smiling wide enough to display her two rows of sharp teeth before saying, "Papa, good. Delicious, koku." After that, she climbed to the top of his head, her body shrinking rapidly until she was small enough to easily curl up and take an impromptu nap.Ordinarily, Vahn would allow Xysteria to do as she pleased, but, as he had other matters to address, he picked her up by the scruff before placing her into his breast pocket. She was currently around the size of a baby squirrel, so, while it was a little unorthodox, she could easily fit into a pocket or a small container.Though she didn't like being moved after getting comfortable, Xysteria just released an adorable yawn before nestling in his pocket without a fuss. Around the same time, Vahn turned his attention towards the endless expanse of space just beyond the membrane of light protecting everyone who had decided to attend the event. This included most of the Inner Sanctum's residents, and, as was often the case, Da Vinci and her various 'assistants', Companions who had evolved into humanoid forms.After spending an additional eight years in his Realm, Vahn had just recently turned 304 years old. This, however, was nothing compared to the entity that was slowly emerging from a massive spatial vortex in the sky, the planetary form of Silva. She was currently around seventeen-million-years-old, and, though she had yet to develop life of her own, she was reaching the point of habitability. As a result, Vahn felt it was time to move her into the system orbiting Amaterasu, the official name of the star orbited by Gaia.Though there were other candidates for the position, Vahn had given Amaterasu full authority over the Sun. This made her one of the most powerful entities within the Realm, second only to the trio of Vahn, Artoria, and Da Vinci, the latter two sharing the former's authority.With the assistance of Amaterasu, it was a simple matter of placing Silva into a relatively safe orbit, matching pace with her mother so they could remain close. After that, Xysteria would be given free rein across Silva's surface, releasing her from the sub-texture she had spent most of her life in. This was something Silva herself desired, so, while there were bound to be complications in the future, it would only be a problem if Xysteria felt endangered or ignored.Despite being one of the most powerful entities within the Realm, Xysteria had always been skittish. There were even times when she would curl up into a defensive ball over something as trivial as a grasshopper jumping. This was extremely adorable to witness, but, considering the majority of her dangerous creations came about as a result of negative emotions, Xysteria spent most of her time in an extremely safe and serene sanctuary. The only time she left was when she accompanied Vahn, one of the few people she felt absolutely safe around...With Amaterasu reporting that Silva had entered a stable orbit, Vahn lightly pat his chest to awaken the slumbering Xysteria. This caused her to poke her head out of his pocket, a confused expression on her face as she asked, "Papa?". In response, Vahn held up his right hand so she could climb into his palm as he explained, "Your brother and sister are waiting. Let's go explore your new home..."---While most people were gathered to witness Silva's emergence as a proper planet, another version of Vahn was sitting atop the head of a mountain-sized dragon. At his side, leaning against him with a smile on her face, Artoria could be seen lightly tapping her tail against the dragon's head. Rather than complain about this, however, the massive dragon had the closest thing approximating a smile on its face as it observed the same scene as the duo sitting atop its head.Though it had taken an inordinately long period of time, Artoria had finally given birth following the subsuming of the Little Garden into his Realm. As for their child, Arthur Aldrnari Pendragon, he was born with peculiar pink scales covering his arms, legs, and tail. He also had a pair of angelic wings covered in pale-pink feathers that, according to Da Vinci's analysis, were around six-hundred times harder than steel despite being just as light as normal feathers.At present, Arthur was learning swordsmanship from none other than Merlin as Vahn, Artoria, and the Welsh Dragon watched on with pride visible in their countenances. The latter had actually been named the Godfather of Arthur, much to Merlin's chagrin, so, whenever Artoria needed a babysitter, she would take their son to visit the mountain-sized dragon who spent most of its time peacefully slumbering within Avalon.As could be expected from the child of two Dragon Gods, Arthur was immensely powerful despite appearing to be little more than two-years-old. He also lacked the temperament of a True Dragon, but, considering neither Vahn nor Artoria wanted him to be bound by such instincts, this wasn't too surprising. Instead, he was a very kind and caring boy, rarely showing hostility to others and always keep to learn new things.Had the Empire been 'normal', it wasn't difficult to imagine Arthur growing up to be an incredible Emperor in Vahn's stead. Even Mordred seemed to acknowledge this fact, never missing a chance to fawn over the young prince; similar to how she used to behave around Kamiya. This made Mordred one of Arthur's favorite people, but, more than anyone else, the young True Dragon was most fond of Yggdrillia. She had been present during his birth, and, though he imagined she wouldn't hesitate to join the Menagerie, Vahn had decided to wait a few years to see if anything developed between his youngest son and the nature dragon.Though there was a drastic difference in age between Yggdrillia and Arthur, Vahn didn't consider it much of a problem. He had wives who were, quite literally, millions of years older than him, so, with Artoria and even Yggdrillia in support of the idea, Arthur spent an increasing amount of time within the Garden of Avalon...While watching their son trade blows with Merlin, Artoria lightly caressed Vahn's hand as she asked, "How soon will you be leaving? Now that you've transplanted Silva, I can't imagine you idling within the Realm much longer..."Returning her caress with his own, Vahn nodded his head, admitting, "I have been working with Da Vinci to finalize my plans and intend to depart in the next few days...as tempting as it is to just stay in here for all eternity, I cannot abandon my family. Don't worry, it won't be much longer before we finish developing a method to allow those within the Realm to manifest externally. When that time comes, I will be relying on you once again..."Hearing Vahn's words, Artoria's smile became more prominent as she leaned against his shoulder and muttered, "I'm looking forward to that day...though these tranquil times fill my heart with calm serenity, my place will always be at your side. It pains me to know you are experiencing hardship in a world beyond my reach..."Understanding that Artoria's sentiments were shared by many within the Realm, Vahn adopted a solemn and determined expression as he pulled her closer to him and said, "I promise...it won't be much longer..."To punctuate his words, Vahn planted a kiss on Artoria's lips. At the same time, however, he felt a pang of guilt, as, despite the honesty of his claim, there were a few key details he was leaving out. This included the fact that he intended to slow the flow of time within the Realm upon arriving in the next Record. He was currently too reliant on it, and, considering how much time it would take him to climb up the Tiers, Vahn didn't want his family and friends within the Realm to be waiting on him for hundreds, or even thousands, of years.After his various discussions with Da Vinci, Vahn had actually been considering stopping the flow of time within his Realm. His experience in the Akamatsuverse how demonstrated just how much of a crutch it was, and, while he didn't regret any of the time he spent inside, Vahn couldn't help but feel that everything 'outside' was simply irrelevant. This was exacerbated by the fact he spent more than ninety percent of his time within various sub-spaces, separate from any real danger or tension.When Vahn originally entered the Akamatsuverse, he had just turned two-hundred-years-old. Now, he was already over three-hundred, and, while this was still remarkably young for both a God and a True Dragon, the fact of the matter was that he had been in the Akamatsuverse proper for just over thirteen months. Most of his time was spent within the Realm, training, and preparing for various events that ultimately never even took place. This left him feeling more than a little suffocated, and, if not for Eva acquiescing to his desire to leave, Vahn knew he would have spent decades longer just cleaning up various messes...Ever since he first arrived in the Nasuverse many years ago, Vahn felt he had always spent too much time simply preparing. As a result, he always ended up training to a point where there was no actual danger, transcending most threats in a very short period of time due to his unrestricted growth and the fact most influential entities had a finite or 'predestined' amount of power. This was a common trait within the Records, as, without such a power dynamic, it would be impossible for heroes and protagonists to overcome entities who had lived for millions, if not billions, of years.Though he was able to increase his power without any real limits, Vahn knew it took more than raw power to raise your Soul Tier. This was demonstrable by the fact that, even at Tier 1, Fenrir had the potential to devour reality itself. In much the same way, it was possible for him to eventually reach a point where he could kill even Tier 6 beings without exceeding Tier 4. This would be difficult under normal circumstances, but, with the endless boons provided by Source Energy, Vahn knew he would be able to pull it off if he spent a few decades within a sub-space orb.Since there was no sense in arbitrarily inflating his power to defeat all foes that barred his passage, Vahn was prepared to experience a bit of suffering in the coming Record. Because of this, he didn't actually want anyone else to accompany him, as, so long as there was something for him to protect, Vahn felt compelled to grow stronger at an exponential rate. The only reason he was going to take Fenrir with him was that, regardless of the circumstances, there would always be 'something' in the Records that he wanted to protect. This was unavoidable, so, rather than force himself to be alone, Vahn intended to venture through the next Record with nothing but himself and his ever-reliable companion at his side. As for his promise with Artoria...truth be told, he already had a method to allow them to manifest externally. It just required 'very' specific conditions to execute...While thinking of the future, Vahn continued to hold Artoria close as they continued to look down on their son. This was probably the greatest reason behind Vahn's desire to slow down the flow of time within the Realm, as, rather than spend a bunch of time inside, he intended to do the opposite in order to reduce the strain he placed upon his family, friends, and loved ones...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Koku, koku, where are the bugs~?','Arthur would get along with Natsu','Vahn has a lot of burdens. Stay strong, 'young' Emperor...')(A/N: This is the end of the Akamatsuverse Arc.)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Having already made his decision to transition into the next Record, Vahn spent his final few hours accompanying Artoria and Eva for tea while Karin and Grey, both wearing the attire of the Imperial Maid Battalion, stood off to the side.Despite feeling a little listless about the future, Vahn had a relaxed smile on his face as he simply listened to two of the most important women in his life converse. They got along exceptionally well with each other due to the fact that Eva had grown up listening to tales of King Arthur in her youth. She was very interested in everything Artoria had to say, so, while the latter had never been one for discussing her escapades, she answered most of Eva's questions with a kind smile.Noticing the look on their husband's face, the expressions of the two women softened as Eva asked, "Is it time?"Nodding his head, Vahn softly replied, "Indeed...the longer I stay here, the less motivated I feel to do anything outside. Don't worry, from the perspective of everyone within the Realm, I will only be gone for a few hours at a time..."Understanding it would be impossible to keep the truth hidden, Vahn ultimately informed his wives about his decision to effectively reverse the usual time dilation. This had made more than a few them uncomfortable, but, after hearing his reasons, they gradually came to support his decision. In exchange, he revealed to them his prototype Noble Phantasm, a skill that effectively superimposed his Realm onto the outside world.Knowing they would be able to battle alongside him in the future helped to put a lot of people's hearts and minds at ease. Many even started training again, forming small groups that helped to polish each others' skills in preparation for future battles. Their devotion, quite literally, gave Vahn strength, so, while he couldn't help but feel worried about the future, he still looked forward to the day where he could overwhelm his enemies with the people he cared about fighting alongside him.Not missing the glimmer in Vahn's eye, Artoria and Eva sent a glance toward each other, knowing smiles appearing on their faces for a brief moment before the former said, "Then we shall see you in a few hours. Now, go...and never forget, our hearts are always with you..."Though he was intending to stick around for a few minutes longer, Vahn felt it was best to leave on a high note. In response to Artoria's words, he issued a light chuckle, downing the final few drops of tea before rising to his feet and saying, "I'll be back by dinner time..."---Opening his eyes, Vahn found himself in a familiar-yet-strange space, the stone dais that effectively served as his 'origin'.Looking around the area, Vahn noticed it hadn't changed all that much since his last visitation, but, if he focused his mind, both Gaia and Silva came into view. In fact, he could view everything within his realm while atop the dais, something that brought a gentle smile to Vahn's face.Finished with his admiration of the two sapphire blue planets, Vahn attempted a few experiments that Da Vinci had asked him to perform. Unfortunately, despite feeling more power atop the stone dais than anywhere else, Vahn wasn't able to do much. The dais was a place transcending the scope of the Laws, so, other than simply 'exist', it didn't seem like much else was possible.Deciding not to dally for too long, Vahn ultimately ceased his efforts to comprehend the nature of the dais. The next time he returned, he would be a Tier 7 entity, so, while he might not be able to understand its nature in the present, the future held infinite possibilities. To that end, Vahn fell back onto the stone dais, his arms and legs sprawled out as he gazed up in the infinite emptiness above and said, "I'll leave the destination to The Path...transfer me when you're ready..."Though she had yet to manifest externally, Sis nodded her head within the observation room of Vahn's mind before typing in a few variables into a light-formed terminal. Then, without taking a look at the constrained search results, she pressed a small button that, due to Vahn's desires, had the ability to randomly select a Record among the list. After that, the observation room went dark for a very brief moment before gradually lighting up as Vahn opened his eyes in another world...---Before Vahn could even open his eyes to gather his bearings, he was surprised by a voice asking, "Who...no...what are you?"Staring at the entity who had just addressed him, a peculiar white humanoid that resembled some kind of rabbit, Vahn answered, "I am Vahn Aldrnari Mason, the Sage Dragon Emperor..."Scanning the peculiar rabbit earing a purple suit adorned with gemstones in the form of a cross, Vahn was surprised to find he couldn't sense 'anything' from the man. His entire presence seemed to come from the staff in his hands, a golden staff adorned with two watery spheres on either end.Shifting his gaze away from the rabbit for a brief moment, Vahn inspected the other people present within the large chamber, an inordinately beautiful woman with a long ponytail, a short man with peculiar silver hair that glistened similarly to metal, and, most notably, a young boy holding a thin black sword that gave off a similar impression to the rabbit-like entity's staff.Though Vahn had just given her a simple glance, the woman felt like her entire existence had just been seen through by him, the pupils in her red eyes contracting slightly as she asked, "Don't tell me...are you also an Irregular?"Unsure of what an Irregular was supposed to be, Vahn just offered a smile in response, his voice deep and resonating as he answered, "Such terms are foreign to me. Now, mind telling me what's going on here...?"As Vahn asked his question, he turned his attention to a metal gate that, against all logic, seemed to prevent a large body of water from escaping between its bars. Within that water, which shone with a mystical blue light, a massive eel-like creature was staring at everyone gathered within the room, a fair amount of drool pooling within its bottom jaw despite the fact it was surrounded by a liquid...In response to his question, it was the rabbit-like entity who stroked his non-existent chin before answering, "Allow me to introduce myself, Vahn Aldrnari Mason. I am Headon, Guardian of the 1st Floor, and Administrator in charge of selecting candidates to climb the Tower. The woman next to me is known as Ha Yuri Jahad, Princess of the Jahad Empire, and one of the few High Rankers that exist within the Tower."Taking advantage of the fact that she had already been introduced, Yuri sized up the man standing before her. He had short brown hair that was neatly combed backward, and, though he had a bit of peppering in his sideburns and beard, he radiated the aura filled with vitality. If she were to try and describe him to someone else, she would readily call him 'handsome', but, despite age having very little relevance within the Tower, Yuri had always preferred younger boys with pretty faces.Shifting her gaze away from the self-proclaimed Emperor, Yuri looked at the other Irregular who had appeared, a young boy named The 25th Baam. Unlike Vahn, he gave off a fragile and innocent vibe, someone who had never harmed a single person in their entire life. He was nothing like all of the other Irregulars who had entered the Tower, monsters who brought about great changes in the wake of their meteoric rise.Scrunching up her nose slightly, Yuri placed her hands on her hips as she looked to the silver-haired man standing at her right, asking, "Evan, what do you...see?"Yuri had been curious about Vahn's power and potential, but, seeing the abject terror visible on her Guide's face, she immediately shifted her focus back to the smiling man.Ignoring the woman's guarded posture, Vahn gave a polite nod, saying, "It is a pleasure to make the acquaintance of another Empire's Princess. If time allows, I would be honored if you would join me for a cup of tea. There are many questions I'd like to have answered...chief among them being the one I previously asked..."Noticing the impatience of the boy holding the black sword, Vahn couldn't help but frown as he saw the youth eyeing the twenty-meter long monster floating within the peculiar water. It seemed like he was on the verge of charging directly into the cage, but, based on the presence he gave off, it was hard to imagine him defeating the creature. The sword in his hand seemed very powerful, but it was currently in a sealed state. Given the power of everyone else present, it was pretty obvious he had stepped into an event related to the original timeline, and, based on the insurmountable odds before him, Vahn could guess the frail-looking youth was the protagonist of this Record.Understanding most protagonists were forced to experience great hardships, Vahn had to resist the urge to frown as he interrupted any potential responses, stating, "Boy...explain to me what is going on here. If these people are putting you in danger, I will do my best to help you."Hearing the intimidating man suddenly address him, the short-haired youth nearly dropped the sword in his hands, his golden eyes wavering as he tightened his grip on its hilt and answered, "It isn't like that...Mr. Headon gave me a Test and Ms. Yuri decided to help me. It was my decision to go up the Tower...there...there is someone important I must follow after...!"Though he appeared to be surprised by the boy's outburst, the thing that caused Vahn's brows to raise was the fact that the 'fate' around the youth seemed to spontaneously grow stronger. Then, as if to prove his conviction, he spun around on his heels, running into the cage containing a creature he virtually no hope of defeating.Noticing Baam's actions, Yuri couldn't help but cry out, "Wait a second you dumbass! There are still a lot of important things we need to discuss...!"For a brief moment, it seemed like Yuri was about to snatch up the boy named Baam by the back of his neck, but, before she was able to, a powerful force spread from Headon as he plainly stated, "If you interfere with a Test, the boy will be disqualified and ejected from the Tower. Since you allowed him to borrow the Black March, have faith in the boy..."Though she wanted to argue against Headon's words, Yuri knew better than most that the peculiar rabbit wasn't someone just anyone could mess with. He was the oldest Guardian in the Tower, and, though he might not be the most powerful, he had the authority to remove all the blessings people had received from the other Guardians. This would leave most people powerless, a fate worse than death for those who called the Tower home.Helping to calm the woman's frustrations, the inordinately short silver-haired man seemed to come to his senses as he noticed the scene playing out within the cage. A peculiar light flashed across his silver eyes, something Vahn was keenly aware of due to the fact that he could see an illusory flow of fate shift around the man like a series of meandering paths. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before, as, prior to entering this Record, Vahn had only ever seen static flows, the single exception being when he influenced events...Following the eyes of everyone else present, Vahn watched as the boy named Baam dropped his guard, seemingly accepting death. This immediately brought a frown to his face, but, noticing the fate 'solidify' around the youth, he decided not to intervene. Instead, he focused on extending his domain, surprised by the 'resistance' present within the surrounding Space. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced, but, while it seemed to limit the spread of his domain, Vahn was hardly able to contain a smile as he felt the power and potential contained within the mysterious energy...---Determined to follow after the person that meant more to him than his own life, Baam closed his eyes and allowed the monster known as a White Steel Eel to devour him. By offering no resistance, the creature had completely lowered its guard, so, once he was inside its massive and unbelievably foul-smelling mouth, he didn't hesitate to use the 'needle' in hand to stab both its tongue and the roof of its mouth over and over again.Feeling a sensation akin to electricity running through its body, followed by intense pain, the White Steel Eel couldn't even cry out as it fell to the ground, mouth dangling open as a massive amount of blood flowed from within. At the same time, Baam emerged from the interior, his face and body covered in blood that wasn't his. Then, with a loud cry intended to muster up all his strength, he charged towards a transparent black ball located at the back of the cage.In order to climb the Tower, Baam had been tasked with popping the black ball using the sword he had borrowed from Yuri. It was a legendary weapon known as the Black March, one of the Thirteen Month Series that was generally restricted to only Princesses of Zahard. There were few weapons in the entire Tower that could match its penetrative power and might, yet, in spite of this, Baam felt a sharp pain in his hands as he attempted to pop the thin black membrane of the ball.Though he noticed his palms were bleeding, Baam didn't stop to despair for a single moment, even as he heard Yuri shouting something from behind. Instead, he pulled out the knife he had brought with him while following after Rachel, a small cleaver-like weapon with a dull edge. Despite this, it had a bit of heft to it, so, with all the power he could muster, Baam began hammering at the handle of the Black March, forcing the tip further into the interior but ultimately failing to pop it.With sweat pouring down his face and the White Steel Eel slowly recovering from its paralysis, Baam abruptly considered the possibility that he had been set up by the Guardian of the First Floor. For a very brief moment, he nearly surrendered to the urge to collapse, but, from behind, a sudden voice cried out, "Hey, kid! Ask the Black March to help you! If you can get her to ignite, there is a chance you can still complete the Test!"Hearing the voice of the man who had introduced himself as Evan Edrok, Baam took a few deep breaths, hands on his knees as he asked, "What do you mean? How do I talk to the Black March?"Skipping a detailed explanation, Evan nearly ran to the edge of the cage as he shouted, "Just do it! If you keep thinking and hesitating, you're going to die! Grab the Black March and focus your mind on the blade! It's your only chance!"Though he was more than a little confused, Baam still managed to muster the strength to grip the handle of the Black March, his head lowering almost as if he was in prayer. This was an intriguing turn of events from Vahn's perspective, as, without a tremendous amount of practice, it was often very difficult for people to infuse their intent into a blade. Despite this, he could sense a shift in the boy's aura as the weapon known as the Black March began to emanate an aura powerful enough to distort the surrounding space.With golden electricity dancing across the surface of the blade and diffusing into the surroundings with destructive force, Baam inevitably succeeded in destroying the ball. To the surprise of everyone but Vahn and Headon, however, the ball quickly expanded to create a peculiar spacial membrane, a liquid mass that seemed to possess the ability to transport and protect entities moving through the void.Moments before Baam vanished from view, a petite woman with golden hair, golden eyes, and a red dress had appeared. She gave off a 'very' similar impression to a Zanpakuto Spirit, so, while her presence seemed to surprise Yuri quite a bit, Vahn had an intrigued smile on his face as he briefly made eye contact with the entity embracing Baam's body. She seemed slightly surprised when their eyes overlapped, but, with the black ball consuming both her and Baam, there was no time for small talk. Baam ended up completely enveloped by the black sphere, and, like a black hole collapsing in on itself, the peculiar black substance vanished from view in an instant...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Everywhere I go, I carry my Empire within my heart...','A Record where Fate is constantly shifting about like waves in a tumultuous sea...','Om nom nom nom')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Despite having fallen unconscious, Theo remained face-down with her butt sticking up in a rather inviting manner. It wasn't until Asuna suddenly hugged him from behind that Vahn snapped back to attention, a light chuckle escaping his lips as he mused, "It seems someone has grown impatient..."Finding Vahn's words amusing, Asuna issued a girlish giggle in response, her voice tickling his ear as she pressed her sizeable assets into his back and said, "I can't help it...just the thought of being apart from you fills my chest with a painfully empty feeling...I knew from the moment we first met that I wanted to be with you. Though I might be younger than the rest, I've waited just as long...if not longer...please don't make me wait any longer..."Towards the end of her plea, Asuna had started to plant probing kisses on the side of Vahn's head, face, neck, and shoulders. She really was a very affectionate woman, and, though she had caused him quite a number of headaches in the past, Vahn never really blamed her. Rather, if he had been around Asuna's age, it would have been impossible to resist her charms...Feeling that it was high time he attends to Asuna's growing desires, Vahn created a third body to keep Theo company as he turned around to face the buxom beauty who had been nibbling on his ear. As for his second vessel, it was currently seated near the headboard, Arika curled up next to him as she observed the scene play out with unconcealed intrigue. She was similar to Asuna in that regard, and, though not as prodigious as the orange-haired maiden, Arika had always had a keen interest in new and exciting things. She was a bit of an adrenaline junky as well, so, once she got in the habit of conducting herself in the bedroom, she was bound to open up and experiment, liking using the information she was currently obtaining to inform her decisions...With the two golden-haired beauties properly cared for, Vahn simply held Asuna close for a few minutes as they both kneeled atop the bed. This caused Asuna a bit of confusion, but, rather than break away or try to escalate things, she just closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment. She always enjoyed being held by Vahn, so, while it didn't meet her expectations, she wasn't going to complain.Feeling Asuna's tensions gradually fade, Vahn planted a kiss on her forehead, further confusing the young woman until his hands made a gradual descent towards her butt. This caused her to look up at him, her heterochromatic eyes glistening in expectation as she placed her hands on his shoulders and parted her lips. In response, Vahn raised Asuna by her butt, his fingers sinking into her soft and springy cheeks as he sealed her lips with a passionate kiss lasting more than ten minutes.Though he knew Asuna was more than ready to 'accept' him, Vahn felt there was a proper order to all things. His relationship with Asuna had always been limited by her age, so, despite the fact they were already married, they hadn't actually been that intimate with each other. They had only ever kissed three times, so, while he was 'extremely' tempted to just push Asuna down, he held back in order to make the experience as memorable as possible.Feeling a numb and tingling sensation radiating from her butt, a sonorous groan escaped Asuna's throat as she attempted to break free from the kiss. She couldn't actually suffocate, but, as she was so used to breathing, the kiss had left her feeling short of breath. Her heart was also racing at a rate that would leave most Doctor's mortified, so, despite enjoying Vahn's touch quite a bit, Asuna had a pleading expression on her face as she looked up at him and said, "I want it..." in a familiar pouting tone.In response to Asuna's 'demand', Vahn just offered an affectionate smile, his thumbs slipping under the band of her ornate lace panties, snapping it in an instant. This caused Asuna to swallow audibly, but, before he gave her what she wanted, Vahn slowly traced his along her sides, his palms glowing with a subtle rainbow hue that only he could see. This caused Asuna to puff out her cheeks slightly, but, rather than complain, she just closed her eyes, biting her bottom lip as his hands slipped under her bra and began massaging her unreasonably soft breasts.Rather than snap it with his fingers, Vahn pulled up the fabric of Asuna's bra, stretching the lace garment quite a bit so that he could bite through the fabric at the front. Asuna had noticed what he was doing based on the subtle changes in his movement, her eyes widening slightly as her breasts practically exploded from her bra.Seeing the two flawless mounds of flesh, the first thought that came to Vahn's mind was 'perfect'. In the wake of this thought, he ultimately gave in to his most primal instinct, pulling Asuna closer to him as he leaned forward and began biting the light pink protrusion that poked out, seemingly to demand his attention. This caused Asuna to release a startled cry, but, much like before, she made no effort to stop his actions. Instead, a drunken hue spread across her face as she hugged his head and mused, "You're like a baby...there, there..."Ignoring Asuna's remark, Vahn bit down a little harder before rolling the protruding pink bud with his tongue. This caused Asuna to begin biting her lip once again, the ruddy expression on her face growing progressively darker as the pleasure continued to build in her body. At this point, she had already guessed what Vahn was thinking, so, rather than attempt to persuade him, she decided to simply enjoy the ride. There would be plenty of times to try all the things she had read about over their long honeymoon, and, now that they were married, there was nothing preventing them from being intimate with each other...Comforting by her thoughts of the future, Asuna was slightly startled when the extremely hot and hard appendage that had been poking her stomach suddenly invaded the small gap between her thighs. She was unable to prevent a sensual sigh from escaping her lips, and, though he had yet to penetrate her, Asuna felt a tremble pass through her body that made it hard to stay upright. This wasn't the first time she had climaxed, but, knowing it was the result of Vahn's grinding against her, a thin trail of blood began flowing from Asuna's as she momentarily blacked out with a happy smile on her face...Vahn was a little surprised by Asuna's sudden bout of anemia, but, rather than stop what he was doing, he lapped up the small amount of blood escaping her nose and continued licking the area around her lips until she eventually came to. Then, before she could express her confusion, Vahn allowed her head to rest against his shoulder as he used [Hands of Nirvana] to calm her mind and allow her to stay cognizant of what was to come.Realizing what was about to happen, Asuna wrapped her arms around Vahn's body before lightly kissing the various scars that decorated his shoulders. She knew the origin of the bite marks, and, though now probably wasn't the best time, she wanted to leave her own mark on Vahn in the near future. For now, however, she did her best to regulate her breathing as Vahn guided her to straddle his hips, a startlingly hot sensation invading her most sacred grounds to claim them as their own...Despite feeling an exceptionally sharp pain, Asuna didn't cry out in alarm. Instead, a light giggle escaped her throat as she held Vahn even tighter and muttered, "Thank you..." before passing out a second time. This time, however, her body didn't go limp, as, even in her sleep, Asuna was able to keep fighting and responding to her surroundings without issue. Though it was a little strange to consider, this skill also translated to other forms of physical exertion, so, while she lacked the muscle memory to respond properly, she was still able to cling to Vahn's body while planting small kisses on his neck.Though he wasn't inexperienced with women who passed out during sex, Vahn was a little surprised that Asuna was one of them. It made her seem a lot more delicate and fragile than she actually was, so, for the remainder of their first time together, he focused more on embracing and caring for her body than attempting to push her to any extremes. This allowed Asuna to gradually come back to her senses, and, though she ultimately passed out a third time, it wasn't until Vahn released a rather substantial volume of semen directly inside of her...---Despite them outnumbering him three-to-one, Vahn was surprised by the fact that he was having more sex with Eva alone than the three combined beauties. Though there were times when Asuna and Theo tempted him, they focused on other aspects of being newlyweds than simply having sex all the time. This included preparing meals alongside each other, going on picnics together, and, at times, simply relaxing on the sofa while they watched a movie or performed other mundane tasks.Of the three, Asuna was easily the most proactive, but, unlike her past self, she only targetted him in the bath or when they were in the bedroom. She still walked around wearing a button-up shirt and a pair of panties, but, rather than try to sit in his lap or proactively seduce him, she enjoyed simply snuggling up next to him or being held. As for Arika and Theo, the former always wore proper attire around the house while the latter, having grown rather fond of her Pactio raiment, could usually be seen walking around in what appeared to be a stylish black hakama and a black sports bra.Though it was meant to be their honeymoon period, Theo still proactively trained her body without skipping a single day, and, after witnessing her actions, it wasn't long before Arika and Asuna joined in. As for Vahn, he enjoyed simply watching from the side and periodically tending to their wounds, as, due to them being inside of his Realm, it was virtually impossible for him to grow stronger. If he wanted to, he could lift an entire planet with a single hand, so, while he could still assist the girls in their training, it didn't really benefit him.Fortunately, training was almost always followed by an orgy of sorts, as, due to her constitution, it took a fair amount of effort just to calm Theo down after she got excited. She would even become slightly feral if her condition wasn't treated quickly, so, whenever her eyes began to glow beyond a certain threshold, Vahn would generally step in to mediate. From there, he would whisk the woman away to a private 'dungeon' located beneath the mansion, Theo's favorite place in the entire Little Garden.Unsurprisingly, Theo's masochistic tendencies had blossomed following the loss of her virginity and the subsequent 'conquering' of her draconic instincts. Her favorite activity was having heavy chains restrict her movements as he 'tormented' her tail with his [Hands of Nirvana]. It had quickly become one of the most sensitive spots on her entire body, so, whenever Vahn was trying to wrangle her in, he would sit on Theo's back while performing a deep-tissue massage on her tail. At other times, he would use a soft-leather whip to spank her backside, and, if she was well-behaved, they would wake up earlier than normal to go for a walk together.Though she was still far from Anubis' level, Theo had developed a fondness for being leashed, often spending most of her time with a small silver chain attached to her collar. She had even developed a habit of presenting her exposed stomach to him, enjoying the feeling of his palm lightly caressing her abdomen as she lay across his lap.More surprising than Theo's transformation was the fact that Arika, and, to a lesser extent, Asuna had completely embraced it. The former had even taken the former Hellasian Princess for a walk, and, though she preferred her Master's touch, Theo allowed Asuna to both tease and wash her in the bath. Vahn had even walked in on Asuna straddling Theo's tail as she aggressively molded the bronze-skinned beauty's breasts, all while the latter dangled her tongue out with a far-off look in her eyes...Fortunately, though they had embraced Theo's quirks, Arika and Asuna made a concerted effort to keep everything in moderation. They even lightly chided each other when they believed things were getting out of hand. This was something Asuna had become accustomed to, but, rather than harbor any negative thoughts or resentment, she proactively made an effort to improve herself. This was a trait all three of the women shared, and, though he sometimes felt excluded at times, Vahn couldn't help but smile whenever he saw the trio getting along better than sisters...---Though their original honeymoon period was supposed to only last fifty days, Eva had 'convinced' Vahn to accompany her throughout the second honeymoon as well. Fifty days hadn't been enough for her to release all the frustrations and tensions she had built up over the centuries, so, even after 113 days had passed, they were rarely apart for more than a few minutes at a time. It wasn't until he informed her of the fact that Theo had laid an egg that Eva seemed to remember there was a world beyond the confines of their private mansion.Recalling the existence of Terra and her surrogate child, Alexa, Eva began to gradually calm down, and, after a few more days had passed, she had largely returned to 'normal'. This was denoted by the fact that she had actually refused their usual morning routine, lightly pushing Vahn's face away before making her way over the nearby wardrobe and saying, "We should return soon. I don't want to keep Karin and the rest waiting...". After that, she adorned a proper outfit, effectively bringing an end to the dream-like reality they had relished over the last four months...Never one to argue against Eva's decisions, Vahn alighted from the bed without a word, helping her to fix her hair and clothes before they finally returned to the central island. There, they spent several months adapting to a lifestyle of living alongside others, and, after the passage of three years, Vahn finally subsumed the Little Garden into his Realm. It became yet another one of Gaia's sub textures, and, though it took a while for everyone to fully adapt to life within the Inner Sanctum, learning the true nature of their reality was enough to convince even Eva to abandon her revenge...---(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Ehehehehe~ *passes out*','Theo, the Dog-Dragon Empress','To be fair, four months of constant fucking is pretty excessive xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1689: Precipice