Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

While Phae was looking after Anak, Gandr had been roped into visiting Endorsi's room with a tray of food. She wasn't able to leave her room due to her condition, so, after discussing the matter with Shibisu, Hatsu, Khun, and a visibly depressed Baam, he had been delegated the responsibility of bringing her food in exchange for having her sign everyone's friend list.Though Endorsi had already signed his sheet, Gandr knew she had yet to sign any of the others, so, now that she had 'settled' things with Anak, it was a good time to help her open up to others. These would be the people she climbed the Tower with, and, though there was nothing proving she was a central character to the original plot, it would be very strange if she wasn't. Her status as a Princess all but guaranteed she was a potential love interest for the main character, especially in a Record where such love was forbidden.With everyone else staying out of the camera's field of view, Gandr pressed the small button that served to notify the room's occupant of a guest. Almost immediately after that, the door opened with its characteristic mechanical hiss, followed by a smiling Endorsi remarking, "Oh my, what have we here? Did you finally realize this Princess' charms~?"Seeing the youthful-looking woman with her hair tied back in a small ponytail, Gandr's brows raised before plainly stating, "You look like a completely different person with your hair tied up like that. It gives you a nice, sporty, vibe. I think your original style suits you better, but this one isn't bad at all."Not expecting the usually dense boy to pay her a compliment, Endorsi was momentarily at a loss for words as Gandr set the tray of food down before pulling over a chair to take a seat. Then, with a trace of concern visible in his gaze, he asked, "Are your legs okay?"Remembering the pain she was in, Endorsi released a moderately exasperated sigh before asking, "What do you think? The Doctor's said my femur fractured in six different places. I really owe that little lizard for this one..."Scrunching up his nose slightly, Gandr didn't hesitate to remark, "You shouldn't hold a grudge over something like this. I can tell you don't really hate Anak so this is an opportunity to make amends. I can get Phae to treat your leg if you're willing to apologize. I don't want to see either of you fail the Position Test over something like this..."Having noticed the slight change in Gandr's expression, Endorsi lightly clicked her tongue before crossing her arms in a huff. She actually wasn't that angry with Anak, and, though it was bound to cause her a lot of problems in the future, she had already decided to climb the Tower with her only niece. The problem was, she didn't want to be the first one to compromise, so, rather than agree to Gandr's words, she began tapping her finger on her forearm while considering methods she could use to benefit from this situation...Seeing the tray of food on her nightstand, a brilliant idea danced across Endorsi's mind, her face developing a crafty smile as she said, "Fine. I'll apologize to the lizard. It beats being stuck in bed for the next couple of days...However!"With her smile becoming even more conniving than before, Endorsi held up her finger triumphantly before pointing towards the tray of food and saying, "I'll only apologize if you agree to feed me!"Expecting Gandr to frown or outright refuse her offer, Endorsi was more than a little surprised when he simply tilted his head to the side and answered, "Okay? If it'll end the tensions between you and Anak, I don't see any problem with that. Afterward, I also have a few friend's lists for you to sign. We will all be climbing the Tower together, so it will be better if you can become friends with everyone."Feeling like the wind had been taken out of her sails, Endorsi released a sigh before resting against her headboard and muttering, "You and your friend fetish...shouldn't you be happy that you're the only one with my name on their list? I don't get you..."Though she understood the reasons, Endorsi couldn't help but feel extremely annoyed by the fact that Gandr never treated her like a Princess. At the same time, however, she felt his personality was rather refreshing. Being treated like a Princess all the time wasn't pleasant, so, while it more than a little annoying, she didn't mind his attempts to include her in his circle of friends. She just wished he was a little more 'appreciative' of the fact she tolerated his antics...Seeing the wistful look in Endorsi's ghostly golden eyes, Gandr couldn't help sweating internally as he mentally exclaimed, ("Oh, come on! I didn't even do anything this time...right?")Rather than reprimand Gandr for his behavior, Sis actually giggled in the back of his mind, her voice filled with amusement as she replied, (*For some women, all it takes is treating them like a 'normal' girl to open their heart. Don't worry, Gan-chan, it doesn't seem like she is attracted to you. If I had to guess, she currently sees you more like an adorable little brother, someone she wants to pamper and be pampered by. Since there are so many males within your group this time around, there is a chance she might set her sights on one of them after opening up a little more.*)Though he felt Sis' reaction was a little strange, Gandr released an audible sigh, confusing Endorsi enough to ask, "What's wrong? Is it really that important to you that I sign those pieces of paper? It's not like it changes anything..."Shaking his head, Gandr picked up the chopsticks from the tray of food before answering, "It's not that...I just think you would be happier if you had more friends. Even if we climb up the Tower at a record-setting pace, there is a chance we would be spending the next fifty years together. Though our companions might change over time, it is important to lay the foundation for lasting friendships early on...if you want to protect the things you care about, you're going to need allies you can trust to help carry your burden..."Seeing Gandr's ears drooping slightly, Endorsi began to feel a little guilty, her expression softening despite the visible frustration in her countenance. Gandr was usually so vibrant and full of life so she felt uncomfortable just seeing him like this. To further exacerbate matters, she had a strong impulse to pat his head, but, remembering their previous quarrels, attempting to touch his ears would only make things even worse.Suppressing a sigh, Endorsi adopted an even more annoyed expression as she complained, "You're really persistent...whatever. If it will prevent you from behaving like an abandoned puppy, I'll sign those pieces of paper. It's not like I lose anything by just writing my name down..."Genuinely enthused by Endorsi's words, Gandr's ears immediately perked up as his characteristically mischievous grin appeared across his face. This made Endorsi feel like she had been tricked by the bratty Vanargandr, but, before she could get angry, her tensions relaxed when Gandr softly replied, "Thank you, Endorsi. I promise you won't regret this."Suppressing yet another sigh, Endorsi just crossed her arms in response to Gandr's words, pouting slightly as she said, "Whatever...now, how long are you going to keep me waiting? I might be on a diet, but that doesn't mean I enjoy starving myself. If you don't keep your end of the bargain, I-"Before Endorsi could finish her words, Gandr surprised her by deftly placing a piece of sweet pork into her mouth, smiling as he teasingly remarked, "Less talking, more eating~."---Hearing a familiar 'pitta-pon' echo within his room, Vahn casually opened his eyes before shifting his attention to the Pocket hovering at his side. It was currently 1:43 AM, and, while this wasn't that early, it was an abnormal time for someone to be at his door.Expecting someone like Hwa Ryun, Vahn instantly frowned when he sensed who was outside of his room. Despite this, he still unlocked the door, opening it to reveal a young woman with golden hair and eyes. She seemed surprised by the sudden opening of the door, but, almost immediately after that, a smile spread across her face as she attempted to cross the door's threshold.Manipulating the flow of Shinsu around the door, Vahn created a physical wall to bar the woman's passage as he plainly stated, "I did not give you permission to enter my room. State your business or be on your way, Michelle Light."Without showing any visible signs of perturbation, Michelle, better known as Rachel, performed a flawless curtsy before neatly folding her hands in front of her as she replied, "I understand this isn't the most appropriate time, but I've been wanting to speak with you since before the Crown Game. I also wanted to thank you for everything your vassals have done for me over the past few days. May I come inside...?"Already knowing what Rachel wished to discuss, Vahn very plainly stated, "I have no business with a woman who would abandon the people she purports to care about just to achieve an arbitrary goal. The next time you approach me without first going through one of my vassals, I will assume you are attempting to assassinate me. Now, begone from my sight."Feeling an overwhelming amount of indignation welling up inside of her, Rachel's first instinct was to try and justify her actions, but, seeing the look in Vahn's eyes, she was ultimately able to restrain herself. He wasn't the type of person she could afford to offend, so, after a brief moment of silence, her response was to emulate Phae's bow, quickly apologizing before walking away.Closing the door even before Rachel had completed her bow, a tired sigh escaped Vahn's lips as he muttered, "What a farce...that woman's head is filled with ambition and delusion. I wonder how she expects to convince anyone to team up with her after publically 'discarding' the one person willing to sacrifice everything in order to achieve her dreams...ridiculous..."Though it was a little strange, Vahn had developed the habit of speaking to himself even when he was alone. Vocalizing his thoughts allowed him to better grasp his own intentions. Thoughts, alone, had a higher chance of being misconstrued due to their propensity to 'sound' right whenever they were internalized. It took bouncing ideas off another person to truly grasp where or not they made sense, so, whenever Vahn wasn't speaking to Sis, he spoke openly to himself.Of course, that didn't mean Sis was obligated to remain silent. Rather, if she had something to say about a situation, she could be surprisingly assertive. This time, however, she seemed to share in his exasperation, stating, (*That woman gives off a very dangerous feeling. It's almost like she has the power to subsume or leech off the fate of others. If you're going to continue with your current plan, you need to make sure you take measures against her ability. You don't have a [Fate Severing Knife] on hand to deal with...ah...that might work?*)With the ability to know all of Vahn's thoughts, Sis could sense what he had in mind regarding the troublesome blondette. It was far from the best solution, but, unless Rachel attempted something more 'substantial', it wasn't like he could just kill her to remove a problem. Vahn had never been the type to preemptively eliminate threats since there was no way to know with absolute certainty what a person would choose to do. He also knew everyone had a reason for the way they behaved, so, at least until she had given him something more substantial to act upon, Vahn would withhold his final judgment of Rachel's character. After all, there were countless examples of evil people turning good and vice-versa...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Seems like she is more thirsty than hungry...','I wonder if this is Endorsi's first time having a boy put something in her mouth~?','BEGONE, THOT!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Since he was clearly stronger than everyone else in the current batch of Regulars, Gandr had agreed to several requests to help people train. As a result, Shibisu, Hatsu, Chunhwa, Nare, Aleksai, Endorsi, and, starting today, Anak had gathered together within one of the Resort's training areas at 5 AM.As the only one who wasn't really there to train, Nare was still wearing her pajama as she hugged a pillow off to the side. She was already struggling with the normal Scout training, so, while it would undoubtedly be beneficial to her in the future, she wasn't at the point where she could train before her actual training even started. As for her Knight, Hong Chunhwa, he was pretty eager to improve before the second Special Test for Fishermen began.Chunhwa was one of the eight candidates that had passed thanks to Endorsi and Anak eliminating each other, so, with less than a week to prepare, he was pushing his limits to try and learn physical reinforcement. Fortunately, though he would have been allowed to participate regardless, Nare had told him about the morning training session hosted by Gandr, so, with a commendable amount of conviction, the rather handsome 'Knight' had taken to the training with gusto.Unfortunately, Chunhwa's training partner ended up being Endorsi, so, while he was doing his best, he was also getting played to death by the grudge-holding Princess. Despite this, Chunhwa didn't give up, and, every time Nare cheered him on, he seemed to become ever so slightly stronger than the moment prior. This earned him a fair amount of teasing from Endorsi, but, rather than show any embarrassment, Chunhwa pushed forward with a resolute light in his eyes.While Endorsi was beating up Nare's Knight, the other Princess present, Anak, was facing off against someone more than twice her height and several times her size. Despite this, it was the much larger man, Aleksai, who was constantly being pushed back. Anak wasn't very good at holding back so he had a number of cuts and bruises all of his body. Despite this, he would quickly get back up after a heavy blow, his reddish-brown eyes showing a calm determination as he adopted a boxing stance and attempted to anticipate the next blow.Despite several people claiming that Aleksai had fought like a fierce demon during the Deathmatch, the truth of the matter was that the man was a relatively gentle giant. Though he did have demonic wings protruding from his upper back, his combat style revolved around countering the opponent's attacks, rather than going on the offensive. He even had a surprisingly gentle voice, a stark contrast to his burly and muscular appearance.Seeing her opponent rise to his feet for the umpteenth time, Anak showed an expression of mild annoyance as she remarked, "You really don't know when to quit..."Though Aleksai rarely spoke, often choosing to keep a fair amount of distance from most people, he sometimes uttered a few words every now and then during training. Thus, in response to Anak's taunting, he just softly stated, "I'm ready..." as the muscles in his body tensed up.Without any hesitation, a ripple appeared near the base of Anak's feet as she closed the distance between herself and Aleksai in an instant. This was actually her first time at the training sessions so she was annoyed by the fact that Gandr was focused on helping others. She didn't see the point of sparring against people that were weaker than herself, arguing that it was a waste of time. What she never expected was for Gandr to use her own declaration against her, asking why he should 'waste time' sparring against her when she was, very clearly, weaker than him.Anak wasn't at all enthused by Gandr's statement, feeling as though he had somehow betrayed her by saying such a thing in front of everyone. Despite this, she ended up participating in the training, as, even if she wanted to, there wasn't really an argument to make against Gandr's rebuttal. He had used her own words against her, and, even if she went all out using the Green April, Anak couldn't even imagine a scenario where she emerged victoriously against the annoying Vanargandr...Due to the drastic difference between their physical capabilities and speed, Anak easily evaded the cross-counter of Aleksai, spinning under the blow and using her tail to hit the side of his knee. This caused the man's knees to buckle, utterly destroying his balance and causing his head to move into the perfect position for Anak's tiny fist to impact against his cheekbone. As a result, a visible ripple passed through the man's face, and, though she held back quite a bit, a visible shockwave formed at the impact point of Anak's fist.For the umpteenth time since the beginning of their spar, Aleksai was sent spiraling through the air before crashing, hard, into the ground. His right eye immediately swelled to a point where he could no longer see through it, but, much to Anak's chagrin, he still climbed to his feet after taking a few seconds to catch his breath and come to his senses.With the tip of her tail shaking in frustration, Anak was very near the point of going all out against the annoying red-head. An even greater density of Shinsu began to build up around her feet, but, before she could charge forward, her vision was obscured by a familiar figure. In the next moment, a not-so-gentle chop impacted the top of her head as Gandr plainly remarked, "You're letting your anger get the better of you. This is training, not a battle to the death. Aleksai isn't your enemy, he is your training partner. You should be guiding him and giving advice, not taking your frustrations and resentment out on him."Feeling a remarkable amount of pain from the crown of her head, Anak used both hands to cover the area, moisture building in the corners of her eyes as she glared back at Gandr. She wanted to say something in her defense, but, as was often the case whenever she faced off against the hateful Vanargandr, his words struck at the heart of the matter. She also knew he was trying to help her, so, even if she wanted nothing more than to chop his head in retribution, she ultimately managed to resist the urge, saving herself further embarrassment.Just as Gandr was about to release a sigh and apologize for hitting Anak on the top of her head, the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end. At the same time, his ears perked up to their full height, his body becoming illusory as the heel of a foot passed through where his head used to be.Despite failing her surprise attack, Endorsi didn't show any signs of backing down as she shifted her gaze to Gandr's new location, a malicious yet teasing smile on her face as she said, "I'll teach you to bully my niece, you furry-eared brat~!"Understanding Endorsi's true intentions, Gandr just rolled his eyes in response to her words before asserting, "We all know you're just looking for an excuse to fight. I would never allow someone to bully Anak, much less myself. Try coming up with something more convincing the next time, Ghost-Pepper Princess."Hearing the peculiar form of address, Endorsi managed to momentarily retrain her urge to charge, confusion visible in her subtly glowing eyes as she asked, "What did you just call me...?"Smiling mischievously in response to Endorsi's inquiry, Gandr adopted a teasing tone as he mused, "A ghost pepper has the traits of being super hot, spicy to the point of being unbearable. Since you have ghostly eyes, I figured it would be a good rebuttal whenever you call me a fluffy-eared brat~."Though she felt a little fluttery when Gandr said she was 'super hot', Endorsi quickly understood he wasn't simply talking about her physical appearance. As a result, her smile became somewhat dark, cracking her knuckles as she asked, "Are those your last words...?"Realizing he might have gone a little overboard, Gandr decided to backpedal a bit while continuing with the same theme, winking playfully as he took evasive action and mused, "Spicy things aren't so bad in moderation..."Failing her first punch, Endorsi was intending to follow up with a roundhouse kick when she heard Gandr's sudden addendum. Though she was still able to execute the action seamlessly, she became a little muddleheaded as a very light blush colored her cheeks. She knew he was teasing her, but, as someone who wore their vanity on their sleeve, Endorsi was still gratified by the boy's remark. As a result, she made a mental note only to 'half-kill' him...that was assuming she could ever catch him...---Similar to the first day of Wave Controller class, the first half of the day was spent focusing on the various theories and applications for Shinsu. Then, following an hour-long lunch, everyone gathered together to continue the practical lesson from the previous day. This would apparently repeat every day until the Final Exam, as, with very few exceptions, it took a lot longer than thirty days to reach a level where you could successfully pop all the balloons.Being such an exception, Vahn was given the option to either skip the afternoon lessons entirely or assist in helping other Regulars refine their skills. Vahn, of course, chose the second option, both as a means of building rapport with the rest of the class while concurrently keeping a watchful eye on Administrator Yuga.As could be expected, the Administrator had taken quite an interest in Vahn, showering him with praise and asking various probing questions. Vahn could tell the man was trying to get a feel for his character, likely to determine whether or not he was a threat to be eliminated or an asset that could be used to further the gains of whatever organization backed him.Based on Phae's and Sis' joint investigation, there were only a handful of powerful organizations within the entirety of the Tower. The Jahad Empire and the Ten Great Families worked tirelessly to prevent any rival organizations from trespassing on their territory, so, with the exception of the Workshop, a completely neutral organization, the only operation to oppose them was a criminal group known as FUG.From a narrative point of view, FUG was clearly intended to be the 'good guys', but, based on all the information present within the Administrator Archives, they were more-so a group of terrorists than a revolutionary army. This could be the result of careful manipulation of information, but, based on the general structure of the Tower and its political system, Vahn suspected they were likely just as bad, if not worse, than the Ten Great Families. They had likely been founded with good intentions, but, as was often the case when vast power disparities were involved, they had been corrupted by the passage of time and the clashing of individual interests.Vahn didn't know which organization Administrator Yuga represented, but, based on his propensity for showing off and the swirling mass of negativity hidden beneath his costume, it was reasonable to assume he was associated with the Jahad Empire. There were bound to be some egotistical types in FUG, but, more often than not, those who flaunted their arrogance were commonly associated with whatever group currently held the most power.Fortunately, it didn't seem like Administrator Yuga suspected him to be an Irregular. After all, only three 'known' Irregulars had appeared within the entire history of the Jahad Empire, so, even when a monstrously talented individual showed up, few people assumed they were Irregulars. There were countless examples of people possessing an inordinate amount of talent, and, though it was rare, a few even possessed unique abilities that led to them being poached by, and marrying into, the Ten Great Families.Though Vahn's capabilities stood out quite a bit, he made sure to hold back his true power in order to prevent too much trouble before he was able to find his footing. He didn't really care if his status as an Irregular was exposed. After all, he had already admitted it directly to Administrator Quant on the first day of Testing. Still, that didn't mean he would go around flaunting his Irregular status, as, when it ultimately came down to it, Vahn didn't even remotely care about the infamous title...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Chunhwa is fueled by the power of Loli love','The origin of the Ghost-Pepper Princess','Does this count as hiding in plain sight...?')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though there were countless aspects and theories related to Shinsu and its usage, Administrator Yuga spent the first half of the day covering the very basics. This included a thorough analysis and demonstration of the three values most-commonly associated with the mysterious energy: Baang, Myun, and Soo.The Baang was the unit that represented the number of simultaneous manifestations of Shinsu a person could perform. It was often used to represent a person's control, and, as a Regular who had just started out, it was rare to even form a single stable Baang, much less multiple. Those who could control more prior to becoming an E-Rank Regular were considered prodigies, and, though he was most likely lying, Administrator Yuga confessed to needing more than a decade just to produce two stable Baangs.Though Baangs accounted for the total number of Shinsu manifestations a person could manage, it could be argued that Myun and Soo were more important. The former referred to the size, or, more specifically, the surface area of the basic spherical Baang. Thus, a Baang with a diameter of 1m was represented by a Myun value of 314, quite literally translating into a surface area of 3.14m². As for the unit of Soo, it was used to represent the volume, density, and, most notably, the concentration of Shinsu making up the core of a Baang.Generally speaking, the higher the concentration of Soo within a Baang, the more destructive force it was able to carry. A person was considered a Master at Shinsu manipulation if they were able to completely fill a Baang with Soo, effectively matching the two values. Thus, by having a Myun and Soo of 314 upon entering the Record, there was a case to make for Vahn already being a Master in the realm of Shinsu control. Additionally, he had Ranker levels of mastery in Flow Control, Reverse Flow Control, and Cutting, the three most common ways to manipulate Shinsu.As the name implied, Flow Control was being able to read the flow of Shinsu and being able to manipulate it according to that flow. It was the ability to read the natural currents of Shinsu and alter its direction, effectively 'rerouting' it like a river to crash into your enemies. This was the way of manipulating external Shinsu, and, while a skilled opponent could read this flow to evade or even manipulate your attacks, it was the most common form of Shinsu control due to the availability of Shinsu within the environment.Reverse Flow Control was fundamentally identical to Flow Control, but, as the name implied, it was, very specifically, the ability to reverse the direction of Shinsu. This was considered far more difficult to achieve, as, using a real-world comparison, it was the equivalent of stopping and subsequently reversing the flow of a river. As a result, it had incredible destructive potential, and, though it wasn't practical to reverse the flow of someone manipulating external Shinsu, Reverse Flow Control could be considered the 'ultimate' ability when directly applied to a person's body.Though the most basic application of Reverse Flow Control was briefly stopping an opponent, quite literally freezing them in place, those with advanced mastery were able to reverse the flow of Shinsu within their opponent's body. Depending on their degree of Shinsu Resistance, this was effectively a one-hit kill as the body simply wasn't designed to allow Shinsu to flow in reverse. The best outcome they could hope for was becoming a cripple, but, more often than not, reversing the flow of Shinsu within a person's body led to their heart, quite literally, exploding...---After spending the entire morning learning the basics, the Wave Controller class was given an hour for lunch before regrouping at one of the many training facilities within the Evankhell's Resort. This particular facility was equipped with a machine that produced durable balloons capable of staying suspended in a single location, much like a Lighthouse. There were also several 'tracks' formed by invisible flows of Shinsu, each capable of carrying reinforced discs that allowed the candidates to practice hitting moving targets.With all eyes focused on him, Administrator Yuga waddled to the center of the training field before stopping rather comically using one foot as a pivot. Then, once he was facing the class, he shouted in a cheerful yet slightly creepy tone, "Okay, Regulars, watch carefully! I will now give a very simple demonstration of what Rankers are capable of. Though my power is severely restricted on the 2nd Floor, let this serve as an example to motivate you during your ascent up the Tower~!"Despite the joviality of Administrator Yuga's words, the atmosphere became increasingly intense as he continued speaking. By the end of his speech, the Shinsu around him had become so dense that his aura created a deep depression within the ground; space itself distorting around him. Then, in a flash, seventeen vibrant blue Baangs of Shinsu were produced, each spiraling away from his body at relativistic speeds to shred apart the hundreds of balloons that had been suspended in the air prior to the groups' arrival.Satisfied with his display, the sewn-upon smile adorning the front of Yuga's costume became more prominent, almost as though it was his actual face. He always enjoyed terrifying other people, and, though he held back due to the restrictions of the 2nd Floor, he was hoping at least one or two of the Regulars would pass out from the demonstration. It would be even better if one of them soiled themselves, especially if it was the young-looking girl with a sullen expression...Unfortunately, while most of the Regulars were surprised, none of them had an adverse reaction to the sudden eruption of Shinsu. This was rather disappointing, but, with his costume hiding his true face, none of the Regulars were able to see him frown before clicking his tongue. Immediately after that, however, his voice defaulted to a very chipper and cheerful tone as he exclaimed, "I hope this demonstration will be beneficial to you as you climb the Tower! Now, let's move on to the practical part of today's lesson! Each of you will attempt to form a Baang with enough Soo to destroy one of these balloons. Even if you are unable to achieve this, don't let it get you down. It generally takes a few days for even talented Wave Controller candidates to pop one of the balloons. For this reason, the Special Test only requires that you destroy five balloons simultaneously~!"Though destroying five balloons didn't sound that difficult, the fact they were spaced out meant you would need to create a Baang with sufficient Myun and Soo to destroy all five. You could also produce five Baangs to destroy them simultaneously, but, considering it was rare for even D-Rank Regulars to control five Baangs at once, it wasn't uncommon for years to pass between candidates passing the Wave Controller Special Exam.To prove just how difficult it was, Laure was one of the first people to attempt the Test, not because he wanted to show off, but because he wanted to return to his nap. He managed to create a Baang of Shinsu that was nearly as large as his torso, but, even after spending several additional seconds to increase its Soo, he was still only able to destroy the center three balloons. The 'wave' he had produced was more than large enough to hit all five targets, but, as the density of Shinsu along the periphery was much weaker than the flow in the direct center, his massive area-of-effect attack was more flashy than efficient.Despite his failure, Laure just issued a light hum in response to Administrator Yuga's praise. Then, after retreating behind the rest of the group, he curled up on the ground and promptly went back to sleep. This earned a light chuckle from Yuga, but, rather than admonish the man for his behavior, he just moved on to the next candidate. The quirks of those descended from the Eurasia Family and its associated Branches were well-known within the Tower, thus, even if he wanted to, there was no real argument to make against Laure sleeping in class. After all, due to his unique constitution as a member of the Phonsekal Family, he was able to read the flow of Shinsu and drastically increase his recovery rate whilst asleep...Resisting the urge to release an audible sigh, Administrator Yuga turned toward the man that had just stepped onto the field. This was one of the people he had been tasked to both investigate and observe, so, for a brief moment, the mouth on the front of his costume opened to reveal two eerie blue eyes as he observed Vahn's masterful control of Shinsu. It was like the Shinsu didn't even try to resist him, the myriad currents in the atmosphere coming together to naturally form five energetic blue Baangs...---After hearing about what happened during the Special Test for Fishermen, Phae was seated at the side of a certain green-skinned Princess with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. This caused Anak to visibly pale, unable to meet the usually kind woman's eyes as she hung her head and muttered, "I'm sorry...I just get so angry...I..."Shaking her head, Phae's released a slightly exasperated sigh before adopting a gentler expression and saying, "I understand, Anak. However, if you're truly sorry, you will demonstrate it through your actions, not your words. Though Endorsi has her...quirks...she isn't a bad girl. At the very least, I can see she has no actual animosity towards you. I won't tell you to get along with her, but unilaterally applying your revenge onto an entire group of people is wrong...even in the Jahad Empire, there are plenty of good people. You should know at least one particularly well..."Though there wasn't too much information, Phae had been able to conduct a basic search on Anak Jahad during the first day of class. From the information she had gathered, it wasn't difficult to put all the pieces together to form a unified whole. After all, there were only so many ways things could have played out, most of which could be eliminated by the simple fact that Anak was both alive and in possession of the Green April...Hearing Phae's words, Anak released a sigh of her own as she hung her head even lower. Her fight and subsequent discussion with Endorsi had allowed her to reach a similar conclusion, so, hearing Phae reiterate what she already knew, Anak felt a mixture of complex emotions. Part of her wanted to lash out at the woman, but, the moment such an urge swelled within her, another, much stronger part of her subconscious, quickly suppressed the urge. She didn't know why, but she felt she could trust Phae, and, albeit to a much lesser extent, Gandr and Vahn...Seeing the girl lost in reflection, Phae offered a gentle smile before producing an apple from her Inventory and deftly peeling and slicing it. She knew Anak was rather fond of the fruit, so, with the latter showing positive signs of improvement, Phae was compelled to give her some kind of reward. She was also intending to treat the girl's injuries, but, as pain generally helped people to put things in perspective, she would only do so after the two Princesses apologized to each other.Noticing what Phae was doing, Anak felt a tingling in her nose that gave her a strong urge to lay down and face away from the gently smiling woman. Unfortunately, five of her ribs were broken on the right side, so, even if she wanted to, it wasn't really an option. If not for her high pain tolerance, she wouldn't even be able to remain sitting due to the numerous fractures within her tail. Her only solace was knowing that Endorsi was in even worse condition due to having landed awkwardly on her right leg, shattering her femur and spraining her wrist. If not for the monstrous recovery of a Princess of Jahad, it would be impossible for her to recover before the Final Exam was scheduled to take place.Remembering her 'aunt' writhing about in pain, a vindictive smirk spread across Anak's face before subsequently fading the moment she felt a chill run through her body. She turned her head to find Phae smiling back at her, a dangerous glimmer in the woman's sapphire blue eyes as she used the glistening knife in her hand to continue peeling an apple...Feeling parched all of a sudden, Anak swallowed hard before averted her eyes and doing her best to pretend the scary woman didn't exist...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'This chapter was a real Baanger~!','Vahn over here casually flexing in front of his enemies...','Ara? Is something the matter, Anak-chan~? You seem ill, ufufufufu~')(A/N: Bonus chapter since I was in a good mood (O w O)~!)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1719: Charm