Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

In the days following Team Wolf Pack's ascension to the 6th Floor, Vahn focused most of his efforts on attempting to understand the Law of Identity. Fortunately, she was very cooperative so long as he didn't upset her, so, after several weeks in the restructured Ninth Layer, he was able to, at the very least, scratch the surface of her powers.Though her default appearance was the redheaded beauty who was paradoxically named nothing at all, the Law of Identity was able to emulate the very existence of other people, gods, and even concepts. Even Fenrir wasn't an exception to this, and, though she was unable to influence anything other than himself, Vahn was able to confirm that she inherited everything from a person's Innates to their memories due to the appearance of a second Fenrir within his Unit Management.So long as she cooperated, the Law of Identity was essentially a repository of all knowledge and experience that existed within the Record. The only person that existed outside the scope of her power was Vahn himself. As for the reason, it was explained by the Law of Identity that she and he were already one and the same, a concerning revelation that made Vahn realize that he might be able to manifest all the Laws through himself by simply creating Templates.The Law of Identity might not be the 'original', but it was transparently clear that she was directly linked to the concept. If this applied to every Template he created, it was theoretically possible to manifest every Law, and, though they would not simply replace the Laws that already existed within the Record, the example set by the Law of Identity suggested they would be linked. Of course, there was an equal chance that the Law of Identity was an exception due to the nature of the concept she embodied.With that in mind, Vahn decided to hold off on creating any Templates related to higher Laws and Concepts he didn't already have a decent understanding of. The Law of Identity had allowed him to confirm the existence of beings that governed each of the Laws by being able to freely assume the identities and appearances of several god-like beings. This was more than enough reason to justify his decision as the last thing he needed was something like a T6 being representing the Law of Fire getting upset because he created a Template that directly encroached upon their domain...Fortunately, even without creating such a Template, Vahn was able to learn more about the Laws by asking the Law of Identity in her 'transformed' state. She was unbelievably bad at explaining things, as everything simply 'worked' for her, but, by asking her to assume the identity of the Goddess of Wisdom, a beautiful and voluptuous goddess known as Nuana, he had access to the best possible teacher. The only problem was that the Law of Identity's personality superseded that of the person she was emulating; something that caused quite a number of problems due to the fact she was very easily bored and exceptionally mischievous...---Since even artifacts, armaments, and objects could possess an Ego, Vahn was attempting to scribe a few passages from an ancient grimoire known as the 'Sacred Tome'. According to Nuana, it was the grimoire in which all knowledge of the past, present, and future were recorded. Vahn had very little interest in these actual events, but, as it also recorded all information pertaining to everything from the Laws to the True Names of Gods, it was still exceptionally useful.Unfortunately, the Law of Identity was not particularly fond of being a book, so, after a few minutes had passed, the grimoire spontaneously disappeared. At the exact same moment, without any time passing whatsoever, a naked woman was suddenly sprawled out across his desk, belly up like a dog wanting to have its tummy rubbed.Having largely gotten used to the Law of Identity's antics, Vahn simply chuckled in response before setting aside his quill and remarking, "You're incorrigible..." in an amused tone. In response, the Law of Identity held her hands up as if to emulate paws, tilting her head to the side as she replied with a cutesy, "Wan~?"With her default appearance largely dependent on Vahn's perception of her, a pair of dog ears and a fluffy tail spontaneously sprouted from the Law of Identity's head and lower back. Then, following a mischievous giggle, she was suddenly straddling his lap, tail wagging madly as she wrapped her arms around his neck as she leaned in to whisper, "Play with me~."Though he knew it probably wasn't the best idea to indulge her, Vahn had come to learn that it was a lot easier to control the Law of Identity if he periodically pampered her. She had also helped him make several major breakthroughs, and, though it had been hard to convince her that his unnamed Templates actually existed, doing so had allowed those with stronger wills, specifically Madara and Roger, to develop True Egos even without [Keeper of the Akashic Tome].Deciding to just go with the flow, Vahn placed his hands on the Law of Identity's back, rainbow-hued energy flowing from his palms as he began to massage and caress her body. This caused her to hug his neck a little tighter, but, unlike before, her 'power' didn't snap him like a withered twig.Vahn had learned that the secret to avoiding a catastrophe during his interactions with the Law of Identity was to either take charge or simply disregard any and all expectations. The more the tried to comprehend and dictate the nature of her existence, the more violent the reaction was when she did something in defiance of his expectations. The only time this wasn't the case was when the Law of Identity had expectations of her own, culminating in a situation that allowed him to basically do whatever he wanted without any resistance. Fortunately, at least for the time being, she was content with just heavy petting and ample headpats...---Though weeks had passed from Vahn's perspective, only a few days had passed for the members of Team Wolf Pack. Despite this, they were already standing outside the 6th Floors 'boss room', a large chamber that was several kilometers across and approximately 100m in height. At the center of this chamber, a large automaton, appearing much like a heavily armored knight, could be seen pacing about with a five-meter long key-shaped blade.Since the group couldn't just rely on Gandr all the time, Khun was coming up with a strategy that would allow the weaker members of the party to defeat the automaton. The six selected for the task were Aleksai, Chunhwa, Shibisu, Nare, and, though they were actually two of the stronger members of the group, Baam and Khun would be participating for safety. As for everyone else, they would be watching the battle using Phae's Lighthouse; ample food and drink provided.Starting off the battle, Chunhwa took off with a burst of Shinsu-enhanced speed that caused a few cracks to appear on the stone floor. At the same time, Shibisu and Nare bolted towards the flanks, not to attack, but to make sure there were no traps lying in wait. They had Observers that had been hand-crafted by Phae so they could efficiently scout the area while providing ranged support using firearms that fired laser-like beams of Shinsu.Serving as the main firepower of the group, Aleksai channeled Shinsu into the armored greaves he wore beneath his trousers. These allowed him to not only jump higher than normal, but, thanks to Khun providing a few exceptionally pure pieces of Suspendium, apparently stolen from his father's treasury, Aleksai could freely jump around and even stand on the air.After reaching an ideal vantage point, Aleksai pulled out a lance-like spear from his Pipe, malicious red lightning dancing across its surface as he infused his Shinsu into it. He was waiting for the ideal time to strike, his red eyes glistening with a focused light as he watched Chunhwa, despite the size difference, deflect the automaton's sweeping blow upward.Taking advantage of the automaton being knocked off balance, Shibisu attempted to aim for its elbow joint using his rifle-like armament. He managed to accurately hit the target, but, thanks to the bulbous armor around the joints, his attack was ultimately futile.Clicking his tongue, Shibisu manifested his Arms Inventory in order to swap out the rifle for what appeared to be an oversized shotgun. Before he could charge up enough Shinsu to fire it, however, a beam of red lightning descended from the sky as soon as Chunhwa jumped back to evade the automaton's counterattack. This was enough to force the knight-like entity to its knee, slouching as red lightning danced across its body, courtesy of the lance stuck in its shoulder.Exploiting the moment when the automaton's head was lowered, a confident smile spread across Chunhwa's face as he brandished his sword to the side and exclaimed, "Ignite! Narumada!"With vibrant bluish-white lightning dancing across the length of his blade, Chunhwa powered as much Shinsu as he could manage into his legs, bruises immediately manifesting on his calves as he leaped towards the automaton with fierce momentum. The metallic entity was still stunned by the lightning coursing through its body so the only resistance it could manage was glaring at its would-be killer through the visored helmet protecting its glowing blue eye.Showing no hesitation whatsoever, Chunhwa stabbed Narumada through a gap in the visor before releasing a tremendous volume of Shinsu from his ignited weapon. This caused the automaton's head to instantaneously explode, shards of metal flying in every direction due to the sudden and intense explosion. Fortunately, none of these pieces connected with any of the Regulars present, but, even if they had, everyone was protected by a thin membrane of Shinsu formed from Khun's Lighthouse.With the automaton falling over immediately after its head had been destroyed, Chunhwa raised his Narumada toward the ceiling with a triumphant expression on his face. This caused Shibisu to shake his head in mock exasperation before returning his oversized armament to his Arms Inventory and remarking, "I didn't think Knights were the boastful type~." in a teasing tone.Hearing his companion's remark, Chunhwa adopted a somewhat embarrassed expression as he sheathed his Narumada and replied, "Sorry about that...it just feels refreshing to defeat a strong opponent after all this time. Sparring against Gandr and Hatsu makes me feel a lot weaker than I actually am..."Empathizing with Chunhwa's statement, Shibisu threw his hand around the man's shoulder as he said, "We might not be able to compare to those monsters, but we'll have plenty of opportunities to show off during the Position Tournament. For now, let's just keep focusing on becoming stronger..."Though he shrugged off Shibisu's arm, Chunhwa still adopted a smile as he stepped off to the side to receive Nare. At the same time, Khun and Baam approached the downed automaton as Aleksai dropped down like a meteor crashing to the earth. This was soon followed by the rest of Team Wolf Pack, who, after a few congratulatory remarks, allowed Anak to lift up the several-ton key-shaped blade that unlocked the massive gate leading to the 7th Floor.---Learning of the Children's successful conquest, Vahn afforded them two days to celebrate and relax within the Little Garden. He lived by Tsubaki's principle that you should work hard and play hard in equal measure; so, while the automaton might not have been particularly powerful, defeating it had allowed them to advance to the 7th Floor. This was more than enough reason to celebrate, so, after inviting everyone from the Emerald Grove to participate, he hosted a grand banquet with Chunhwa and Aleksai as the Guests of Honor...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Hax (O - O)...','This is certainly not the Darkest Dungeon...','Work hard, play hard')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With time continuing to pass, Vahn split his own between spending time with his family, trying to comprehend the Law of Identity, meditating to the Mantra of Eternity, and relaxing in the Emerald Grove. This last part was actually very important as the 'key' to helping his Templates develop a True Ego seemed to be convincing them that they were themselves, not simply an extension of him.Though Madara and Roger had demonstrated that it was possible to obtain a True Ego by force of will, the trio who followed shortly after them, Kyrie, Latias, and Latios, couldn't be said to possess 'strong wills'. Rather, they were three of the more childish and innocent among Vahn's Templates, the type that simply didn't worry about such things as identity. This allowed them to easily embrace the idea they were themselves, and, shortly thereafter, the Law of Identity was able to perceive their existence.Using the quintet as an example, Vahn came to the conclusion that the easiest way to encourage the development of a True Ego was simply to live alongside his Templates while periodically asking them about things like their hopes, dreams, and desires for the future. This was surprisingly difficult for people like Mira, as she was fairly content with her current lifestyle and had no desire to change. Kushina and Morgiana, however, were much easier to convince as the former had a fiery yet caring temperament while the latter had taken a personal interest in several members of Team Wolf Pack; Endorsi and Anak being chief amongst them.Though they had yet to develop True Egos of their own, Vahn got the impression that Kushina and Morgiana were just one significant event away from actualizing their identities. This was something he could help them with, but, considering the only sincere desire of the former was to give birth to Naruto, Vahn was in a bit of a pickle.Vahn couldn't deny that had actually thought about becoming a surrogate father to Naruto if he ever visited the titular main character's Record. This was considerably different than becoming the boy's 'actual' father, however, so he wasn't quite sure how to address the situation. It wasn't that he was unwilling, quite the opposite, but, knowing Naruto would invariably learn about his counterpart in the Records, he couldn't help feeling at least a little apprehensive.Fortunately, Morgiana's burgeoning dreams were a lot easier to deal with as she simply wanted to help Endorsi and Anak obtain their revenge. She got along surprisingly well with the two Princesses, eventually learning bits and pieces about the duo's pasts. This, combined with the fact Morgiana had a very strong sense of justice, stirred within her a firm resolve to oppose the Jahad Empire and abolish the Princess of Jahad Selection Trials.Since Morgiana actually got along with most of the members of Team Wolf Pack, Vahn had already made the decision to allow her to travel with them up the Tower. This would help to alleviate some of the burden placed upon Gandr so there really weren't any downsides to the arrangement. If any, it was the fact that she would have to contract with Nare and play the part of a rare Shinheuh with the ability to transform into a human. Even this wasn't a real problem, however, as it would actually be best for her to stick around and protect the weaker members of the party...---While thinking about what the future held in store for them all, Vahn absentmindedly massaged the bottom of the naked woman sleeping against his chest. The Law of Identity had actually helped him gain a few key insights into the Law of Petting, largely for her own benefit, so it had become a habit for him to always be petting, stroking, or caressing something. It was far beyond muscle memory at this point, and, though he could turn it off by focusing on something, Vahn was unable to resist the almost instinctual urge to pet something whenever he was loafing around.Feeling an extremely pleasant, vibration-like, sensation run through her bottom, Kushina exhaled a hot sigh before slowly opening her eyes and simply staring off into space for several seconds. She was quite fond of the sensation, but, having just fallen asleep a few minutes ago, she couldn't help feeling slightly vengeful. As a result, she eyed Vahn's nipple with a mischievous glimmer in her blue eyes before promptly biting down on it with a surprising amount of force.As he hadn't really been paying attention to Kushina's behavior, Vahn was startled into awareness by the spontaneous pinching sensation. This caused the beautiful redhead to giggle, but, rather than let him go, she took things a step further by gently tracing her tongue around the sensitive region. At the same time, seemingly having her switch flipped in an instant, her left hand reached down to begin stroking his sleeping member with a vigorous aft hand motion. (A/N: Aft-hand is like pulling away at something.)Having already bitten the bullet several days prior, both with Kushina and Hinata, Vahn no longer had any reason to resist the beautiful redhead's natural charms. Instead, he shifted his hand from her butt to the slightly pulsating cavern hidden between her soft and pliant folds. It took very little effort for his fingers to slip into the moistened antechamber, but, immediately thereafter, his fingers were nearly crushed by the contraction of Kushina's muscles as a sonorous moan escaped from her throat.With the Law of Petting allowing him to shape things through his intent, Vahn needed only wriggle around his fingers with the intention to bring her extreme pleasure for Kushina to release his nipple and focus exclusively on the sensation coming from her lower body. It was a borderline excruciating amount of pleasure, but, almost as if it had been an illusion, a sigh of relief soon parted Kushina's lips as a very relaxing and mellow sensation began radiating throughout her entire body.Unlike before, where he would need to use [Hands or Nirvana] to try and forcibly calm someone down, Vahn's mastery over the Law of Petting allowed him to instantaneously change the sensation a person was feeling. He could even sculpt metal as if it was soft clay, and, if he pushed the Law of Petting to its limits, even sculpting a person's body was a simple feat. The only real requirement was that he had no malicious intentions, and, though it wasn't completely necessary, the cooperation of the other party helped out quite a bit.Before Kushina could doze off due to the serene bliss that had settled into her body, Vahn adopted a roguish smile as he gave her butt a light smack. This caused a visible ripple to spread through her body, almost like she was a human-shaped water balloon. At the same time, Kushina started awake, cheeks clenched tightly as she released a startled yelp. This was more than enough to flip her switch into the 'on' position, and, though she wasn't actually angry with him, that didn't stop Kushina from going on the 'attack' in order to get her revenge...---With Ryun's guidance, Team Wolf Pack managed to reach the 7th Floor's Boss Room by the eve of the eleventh day. Their remarkably high morale had allowed them to set a pace that surpassed even the experienced Guide's expectations, but, as was often the case whenever Children of Destiny were involved, things could never be 'that' easy.Borrowing the capabilities of Phae's invisible Lighthouse, Khun had an annoyed expression on his face as he observed the strange group of Regulars who had made camp within the Boss' chamber. They seemed to be 'farming' the Boss that would regularly manifest within the chamber, but, based on the number of corpses littering the area, it was pretty obvious this wasn't their sole intention.Observing the situation alongside Khun, Shibisu couldn't help but disdainful snort as he remarked, "These bastards are like highwaymen...I bet they are charging people a toll to pass through the boss chamber..."Having come to a similar conclusion, Khun nodded his head before shifting his attention to Ryun and asking, "What do you make of this situation? Something about it seems off to me...my instincts are telling me to be careful..."Before Ryun could answer, Rak issued a disdainful snort of his own, crossing his arms as he said, "If you are afraid, you can stay here with the rest of the turtles. It is my turn to hunt the enemy. I'm not going to miss another opportunity."With that said, Rak removed the massive shield from his back that, ironically, gave him an uncanny resemblance to a turtle. His training alongside Aleksai had led to them both embracing the Special Position of Defender, so, even if others on his team might be afraid, he would not hesitate to rush forward to draw the enemy's focus. Thus, with his custom dory spear in hand, Rak ignored Khun's attempts to stop him as he charged forward down the corridor connecting to the Boss Room.Though Khun attempted to create a Lighthouse Barrier to block Rak's passage, the crocodilian was able to shatter it with a single, momentous, shield bash. This caused the former to curse out, "You damned Alligator...!", but, much like the rest of the team, he ultimately chose to follow after Rak in order to provide support...---Using the stacked corpses of three Regulars as a make-shift recliner, a girl wearing what appeared to be a fur-covered bodysuit absentmindedly played with the decapitated head of a once-beautiful girl. The former had shaggy black hair, matching the color of her coat, black limbs that seemed to be veiled in shadow, and, most notably, an ashen face set with two blazing red eyes.Without minding the blood that was dripping into her lap and thighs, the woman continued to play around with the decapitated head as she remarked, "I hope someone strong shows up. I'm starting to get bored just waiting around here all day. Haven't we already harvested enough Points?"Responding to the shaggy-haired woman's complaint, a decidedly less terrifying woman with casual clothes, messy brown hair, leafy-green irises, and a scar running down her left eye replied, "I already told you to stop whining. If you're that bored, go and scout the area for enemies. We might be a lot stronger than most Regulars but you can't underestimate the brats born into the Ten Great Families. That kind of attitude is the same thing that got Karen killed so suck it the fuck up and stay focused."Though she bared her fangs in response to the scarred woman's words, the shaggy-haired woman quickly changed tune the moment the former, having spontaneously transformed into a werewolf, growled back at her. This caused her to instinctually avert her eyes, recoiling away from the much stronger woman before clenching her jaw in response to her other companions' snickering.Since she was the weakest of the four women who made up the party, the fiery-eyed demoness looked towards the only male in their group, a young boy with several fresh cuts and bruises all over his face and body. They had originally 'recruited' him since he had a pretty face, and, for the last two months, he had effectively served as their punching and blood bag whenever they were bored.Noticing the fiery-eyed woman's gaze, the pale-skinned youth looked towards her with a dead look in his eyes. He knew she was the most likely of the four to kill him, so, with the hope of bringing an end to his suffering, a taunting smile spread across his face in spite of the pain it caused him. This caused the fiery-eyed woman's eyes to glow with a fierce light, but, the moment she alighted from the pile of corpses to walk over toward him, a beam of red light passed through the area where her head used to be...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn: "I really shouldn't...". Also Vahn: *lewd smacking sounds*','Rak takes charge, quite literally xD...','Tortured boy be like, "Heh..."')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With their vacation having ended, the members of Team Wolf Pack inevitably made their way to the 5th Floor's teleportation array. The only requirement for ascending to the next floor was becoming a B-Class Citizen, so, with a plethora of Points in their Pockets, Team Wolf Pack bid farewell to the large crowd that had gathered outside before stepping atop the large array that would take them to the 6th Floor.---A stark contrast to the 5th Floor's rather scenic Paradise Bay, the 6th Floor was an incredibly dark and dreary place. The only visible light at their destination was the ghostly glow emanating from the Test Administrator, a lanky man with eyes like will o' wisps and garments that resembled those of a Grim Reaper. He even had a rather vicious-looking weapon in his right hand, but, rather than a scythe, it was a gnarled wooden staff with a shovel-like head formed from blue crystal.Adding to the man's eerieness, his face was veiled by shadows beneath a wide-brimmed cap as he somberly explained, "I hope you enjoyed your stay in Paradise. From this moment onward, you will be ascending the Tower in much the same way as Jahad and the Great Warriors. Your only goal is to find the stairway leading upward to the next Floor. You will face various challenges and trials along your journey, but, so long as you work together and trust in your companions, it is only a matter of time before you bask in the light of glory. Good luck, Regulars...though, with a group of this size, I believe you will be just fine..."With those parting words, the reaper-like man promptly vanished from view, shrouding Team Wolf Pack in absolute darkness. Fortunately, it took very little time for Khun and Phae to produce their Lighthouses, illuminating the area to reveal they were inside an ancient-looking room. This included a patterned cobblestone floor, thick moss-covered stone walls that glistened with moisture, several destroyed statues, and a small shrine that was cracked down the center.Taking charge of the situation, Khun created a perimeter using his Lighthouses, scanning the area as he said, "Gandr, Endorsi, and Anak will scout the external corridor connecting this room. The rest of our Scouts will inspect this room for any sign of traps. This room will serve as our command center until we get a better grasp of the situation."Responding to Khun's words almost immediately, Jung raised her hand up high, chiming, "I want to go with Gandr~!" in an enthused tone. Unfortunately for her, Khun immediately shot her down, his tone leaving no room for argument as he said, "I have already made my decision. Gandr, Endorsi, and Anak have been working together for a long time. You will have plenty of chances to team up with him in the future. For the time being, just stay put with everyone else. If you run around and trigger a trap, I'm banning you from having any sweets for the remainder of the day..."Though she looked like she wanted to argue at first, Jun's huffy expression immediately mellowed when she heard Khun's threat. Her entire life revolved around fighting and sweets. Since the sweets given to her by Vahn and Phae were much better than anything she had eater prior to joining Team Wolf Pack, she couldn't bear to part with them. As a result, she ended up scampering over to Phae's side, hiding behind the woman before peeking around and glaring towards the blue-haired youth.Ignoring the vengeful loli's glare, Khun continued to delegate roles and responsibilities to the rest of the group. He knew Vahn wouldn't simply allow them to 'cheat' by using the Little Garden, so, with the expectation they could be stuck inside the Labyrinth for several months, his primary focus was on establishing a base camp. There was no sense in venturing out into the darkness without an idea of where their destination was located so he wanted to get a better grasp of their immediate surroundings before deciding what to do next.What Khun didn't expect was for Vahn to promptly produce Hwa Ryun from the Little Garden, an amused smile on his face as he stroked the woman's head and explained, "Guides are able to freely traverse the Tower. I didn't allow her to participate in the Survival Test since there was no reason to have her sit around for an entire month. Now that we're inside a Labyrinth, however, her ability will be of great use."Enjoying having her head pat a lot more than she ever thought possible, Ryun felt slightly saddened when Vahn inevitably retracted his hand. Then, with a cold and serious glower, she looked towards Khun and explained, "The 10th Floors bi-annual Positional Tournament is scheduled to take place in twenty-nine days. Our goal should be to clear the 9th Floor within three weeks. This shouldn't be an issue with our Team's composition, but we will still need to move quickly."Frowning in response to Ryun's words, Khun looked to Vahn just as the latter was nodding his head in approval, saying, "The delay on the 5th Floor was the result of my selfishness. Since I'm also the one pushing you to move forward, I will allow the Little Garden to be used between the hours of 2 and 5 AM. This will give you around fifteen hours for both rest and study each day."Feeling considerably relieved, Khun released a tired sigh before lightly patting his chest in an effort to calm his heart. Afterward, he immediately adapted his strategy to account for the assistance of a Guide and the fact that Ryun had directly stated they would need to move quickly. She was the type to play around with words, so, rather than continuing to establish a basecamp, he recalled Gandr's scouting party in order to arrange their traveling formation...---After sticking around long enough to make sure everything was running smoothly, Vahn made a show of entrusting the Little Garden to Phae before retiring to the interior. He had more important things to worry about than traversing a dark Labyrinth filled with traps and monsters, even if it did make him feel more than a little nostalgic.Shaking his head, Vahn looked toward his right to find a 156cm tall redhead wearing nothing but lingerie staring up at him with a vibrant smile on her face. She seemed to constantly exist within the periphery of his vision, and, unless he was directly focused on someone or simply stopped thinking about her, Vahn could see her wandering around and investigating things like a child exploring the outside world for the first time.With a somewhat wry smile on his face, Vahn asked, "Did you enjoy exploring the outside world for a short while...?"Nodding her head, the Law of Identity adopted an even more radiant smile as she replied, "It is very exciting to be able to see and experience things directly. Before the Creator blessed me with a body of my own, I was only able to experience the interactions of others. Thanks for letting me finally be myself~!" in a cheerful tune.Though her words made him feel strangely guilty, Vahn's expression softened quite a bit when he saw the sincere smile on the girl's face. He had been able to sense her presence within everyone he had interacted with ever since her creation so there was a very real chance she was directly linked with the true Law of Identity. This meant she was a part of everything, vicariously experiencing the world through others without a direct means to interact with it herself...After forcibly restraining most of his power, applying various seals across his body in a very short period of time, Vahn extended his hand to caress the smiling girl's head. This seemed to make her very happy, but, considering he was the only person she could actually interact with, it wasn't hard to understand why...With the Law of Identity offering no resistance whatsoever, Vahn continued to caress her hair and the sides of her face, a thoughtful expression on his face as he asked, "What should I call you from now on? It will be a little awkward if you go around without a name...hmmm..."Seemingly finding his words very amusing, the Law of Identity giggled in response before saying, "I already have a name. It is the one the Creator gave to me~!"Confused by her words, Vahn lightly furrowed his brows as he asked, "Can you tell me what your name is...?"Adopting an instantaneous pout, the Law of Identity stared up at Vahn with moistened eyes as she asked, "How could you forget such a thing? I'm [ ]! [ ]...!"Hearing absolutely nothing when the Law of Identity shouted her name, cold sweat quickly spread across Vahn's body as he found himself at a loss for words. He was absolutely certain that the only thing in his mind at the time was manifesting her as the Law of Identity. It wouldn't make sense for her to have a name if she was the origin of everyone else's identities so he hadn't actually come up with a name for her...With the redhead on the verge of tears, Vahn's instincts began to sound alarm bells within the back of his mind. Thus, in a desperate attempt to keep her calm, he adopted a wry smile and asked, "Can I call you Akasha...?"Immediately following his words, the Law of Identity's appearance changed to resemble an awe-inspiringly beautiful statue. It had the appearance of an indescribably beautiful woman that was 190cm tall. She had perfectly symmetrical hair that flowed away from her scalp like feathers, soft features that gave her a very peaceful appearance, and several clear gemstones running from the top of her crown to around her navel, visible due to the fact that she was completely naked...Though the woman appeared to be made from pure white stone, hands clasped together as if she were praying, Vahn felt a boundless aura of vitality flowing from her. It was so vast that he suddenly felt like an infinitesimally small existence, an impression that caused his body to literally shrink until his [Will of the Emperor] passively kicked in, liberating him from the dream-like state imposed upon him by the woman's aura.Realizing that the woman in front of him was likely Akasha, several trains of thought raced through Vahn's mind all at once. This was further proof that the Law of Identity was a part of everything and everyone, even other concepts. The problem was, the moment he referred to her as Akasha, the [ ] in his Unit Management completely disappeared. Akasha's name was also absent so there was a very real chance he had just manifested a higher concept by happenstance...one he had absolutely no control over...Doing his best to suppress his feelings of trepidation, Vahn gazed toward the statuesque woman's face. Immediately after that, her peacefully slumbering expression seemed to melt away as her eyes slowly opened to reveal translucent eyes that resembled the gems adorning her body.Though she had nothing like irises or pupils, Vahn had the distinct impression that the statuesque woman was able to see through him completely. This feeling only persisted for a very short period of time, however, as she soon adopted a familiar smile, shattering the illusion of a timeless goddess in an instant. Then, seemingly very intrigued by the changes in her body, 'Akasha' began inspecting herself before asking in an excited tone that seemed to resonate through his entire body, "Did your preferences suddenly change? I kind of liked my previous form though~."Unable to restrain himself, wry laughter, the kind that someone would emanate after completing an excruciating marathon only to find out it was the first challenge, escaped Vahn's throat. This caused the pale woman to show an expression of concern, but, before she could ask what was wrong, Vahn allowed himself to fall backward onto the soft grass, arms sprawled out as he stared blankly at the blue skies above...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Shovel Knight would be proud','Gotta go fast','User Vahn has disconnected from the server...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1797: Gradual Understanding : Progress