Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

As a Tier 5 who had reached the pinnacle of a far more complex magical system, it only took Eva two days to practically master the Shinsu Black Hole Sphere. This left the God of Guardians utterly speechless, but, seemingly dissatisfied with 'just' leaving the man at a loss, Eva then proceeded to give a far more detailed explanation of how the ability worked. To make matters even worse for the dutiful giant, she had even managed to deconstruct it into a magical formula, effectively producing an equation that would allow virtually anyone to use the unique control method.The saddest part, at least for the God of Guardians, was that Vahn would easily be able to inscribe said formula onto various equipment and armaments. This would effectively allow anyone wielding the items to make use of the coveted control technique, regardless of their comprehension of said ability. This would be extremely beneficial for people like Artoria and Mordred, who, in spite of their masterful control and functionally limitless reserves, struggled to grasp even the basics of magical formulae.Thanks to Eva's insights, Vahn, Fenrir, Illya, and Asuna were able to master the basics of the Shinsu Black Hole Sphere before the Conductor announced their imminent arrival at the 36th Floor's train station. Considering they were all Archmages, however, this wasn't particularly surprising. What did come as a surprise was the fact that even Ryun had made marginal breakthroughs in understanding the control technique; something that was deemed 'impossible' during the God of Guardian's initial explanation.In essence, the Shinsu Black Hole Sphere required the user to create an artificial singularity to serve as a 'core' within a Baang. Standard Baangs were formed by the willful manipulation of Shinsu in the surroundings, effectively requiring the ability to both sense and control the peculiar energy in order to shape it to their will. Shinsu Black Hole Spheres ignored these two requirements, and, so long as you understood the method to create an artificial singularity capable of drawing in the surrounding Shinsu, you could create Baangs with terrifying destructive capabilities. The only caveat was, without an advanced understanding of spatial laws, allowing you to manipulate and control the surrounding Space, controlling a fully materialized Shinsu Black Hole Sphere was 'exceptionally' difficult...---Though he had seen it countless times before, Vahn couldn't help but smile when he saw Artoria don her nostalgic battle raiment, complete with a fur-lined mantle. This was immediately noticed by the person in question, who, rather than fluster about, simply returned his smile as she asked, "How long has it been since we stood together like this...?"Unable to resist the urge, Vahn issued a subdued sigh in response, his expression softening as he muttered in a hushed tone, "Too long...far too long..."Agreeing with this sentiment, Artoria went on to nod her head before saying, "The only thing that matters is that we are together, here, at this moment. The past is in the past. Our aspirations lay in the future. From now on, let us do our best to shape it...all of us...together..."Feeling even more nostalgic than before, Vahn was tempted to reach out and caress Artoria's cheek, his expression morphing into an affectionate and slightly reverent gaze. Before he could, however, a slightly pouty voice could be heard at the side, shattering the rosy atmosphere completely as Asuna remarked, "Maybe I should leave the two of you alone..." in a flat monotone.Blushing in response to Asuna's words, Artoria was about to say something before Vahn beat her to the punch, musing, "It seems your draconic nature is acting up again...after this is taken care of, how about a quick visit to the Outer Rings, just the three of us? You know I'm more than willing to lend a hand when you're feeling frustrated, Asuna..."Similar to Artoria, Asuna couldn't prevent a blush from bleeding into her cheeks at the mention of a foray into the Outer Rings. At the same time, a robust heat began to spread through her body, and, though she did her best to restrain it, she could prevent her tail from twitching in anticipation. This caused her to feel even more embarrassed, her cheeks gaining a scarlet hue as she averted her eyes and muttered, "Bully..." in a perceptively impassioned tone.Though he was tempted to tease her further, Vahn was silenced by a slightly pointed look, courtesy of a blushing Artoria. They were about to reach their destination, and, though she wouldn't overtly tell him to stop, her actions were a reminder to be mindful of the situation. Since he didn't want to embarrass them in front of others, this put an immediate stop to his antics, his expression turning slightly more serious as he responded with a curt nod of understanding. This ended up being the correct decision, as, moments later, the three of them came across John's group standing near an exit.Noticing the presence of others, John and his companions immediately became tense until they noticed who, exactly, was standing at the front of the group. After that, visible relief could be seen on their faces as John, adopting a friendly smile, raised his hand in a gesture of greeting as he said, "It's good to see you. We were really worried when you didn't appear in the residential district even after several days. What have you been up to these last couple of weeks...?"With John's eyes briefly wandering to Artoria and Asuna, it was pretty obvious he also wanted to ask about them, but, fearing he might inadvertently cause offense, he didn't directly broach the subject. He could be pretty tactful at times, and, though he couldn't completely prevent himself from gawking at the two inordinate beauties, he was able to collect himself relatively quickly.Smiling in response to the man's greeting, Vahn resisted the temptation to wrap his arms around his two wives. Instead, he gestured towards each of them in turn, revealing, "These two lovely ladies are Artoria Aldrnari Pendragon and Asuna Vesperina Theotanasia Entheofushia Mason. I am blessed beyond compare to have both as my wives."Bowing slightly in response to her own introduction, Artoria followed up Vahn's words by saying, "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.". As for Asuna, she just adopted a friendly smile, gesturing in a manner similar to John as she said, "Nice to meetcha!" in a comparably casual manner.Surprised by the revelation, John, along with the rest of his team members, found themselves at a complete loss for words. They each had a number of questions dancing about their minds, the most notable pertaining to the girls' origins, and how they were able to board the Hell Train. Rather than risk offending their benefactor, however, the majority just adopted awkward smiles as John went on to say, "It's nice to meet you, Artoria, Asuna..." before returning his gaze to Vahn and asking, "What are you going to do from now on? My team has decided to disembark here and return to the 35th Floor. We had more trouble than anticipated during the trial so we intended to spend the next ten months training before trying again next year."Approving of John's decision, Vahn nodded his head before patting the average-looking youth on the shoulder and remarking, "Wolhaiksong wasn't mistaken when they scouted you as a prospective member. A lot of people would have continued pressing forward in spite of the dangers, blinded by the prospect of rewards. Rather than risk your lives over nothing, it would be better for you to clear the Floors through your own efforts and then double back to board the Hell Express. Just make sure you aren't going out of your way to suppress those weaker than yourselves. As for me, I'm going to continue forward. My goals can only be achieved by moving further up the Tower. Since this might be our last time meeting, I want you to accept these gifts. I specifically prepared them for each of you so don't even think about refusing."Without affording the quintet the opportunity to refuse, Vahn began pulling out numerous items from his Inventory, shoving it into their hands. This included upgraded weapons, defensive artifacts, and, most importantly, a number of useful cooking tools and a surplus of special ingredients. These would help the group drastically increase their capabilities over the next year; and, while it wouldn't let them become powerhouses on part with descendants of the Ten Great Families, it would provide them a significant advantage against other competing Regulars.Vahn had basically become 'fed up' with the structure of the Tower, so, at the very least, he wanted to help those who hadn't been irreversibly corrupted by its influence. In truth, he would like to help everyone, but, understanding the impracticality of such a pursuit, his primary focus was those right in front of him. As for his Templates, they had recently started venturing into various fictional worlds in order to complete Quests. Soon enough, they would be loosed into the Tower, and, though their actions were wholly their own, he could still take partial credit for the people they helped along the way...With several brand new Needles and a number of other useful items forced upon him, John found himself at a complete loss for words. The same could be said for the rest of his team members, but, as the primary recipient of Vahn's interest, he had received the greatest number of boons. This was intended to help him strengthen his position as leader, as, after observing the youth, Vahn was fully confident that John would share with the rest of his team.Finding their bewilderment to be rather amusing, a light chuckle escaped Vahn's throat as he ruffled John's hair and said, "You should put those items away before we arrive. People, especially Regulars, can be very greedy. If they discover you have a surplus of useful equipment, there would be no end to the number of people coveting your supplies. I can make sure nobody antagonizes you once we reach the station, but you'll be on your own after that."Having experienced the greed of other Regulars first hand, Team John immediately complied with Vahn's words. There were no limits to the depravity of some Regulars, and, so long as it meant they could have their wishes granted, no manner of crime was beyond their capacity to commit. This was one of the reasons for the continued survival of FUG. They accepted virtually any applicant, and, no matter how grievous your crimes, you would always find a place for yourselves among the criminals and despots comprising the rebellious organization...---After descending into the watery abyss for more than two days, Modred's expression turned sour as she noticed her surroundings gradually lighting up. She interpreted this as her nearing the bottom, and, for a brief moment, she genuinely considering trying to swim upwards in an attempt to extend the amount of time taken. Fortunately, she realized the folly of such action, so, rather than resist the descent, she began to gradually increase her speed, a crimson aura surrounding her body...Like a meteor descending from the heavens, Mordred crashed into the floor of the Rice Pot with the intention of 'breaking' through the foundation of her own potential. After all, a person's potential was constantly changing, and, so long as they continually pushed themselves, there were absolutely no limits to a person's growth. Mortals could become Gods, and, through an inordinate amount of effort, Gods could even become something 'more'. Thus, rather than accept that this was her limit, Mordred was determined to break through, and, if necessary, continue digging until the very nails on her hands gave way.Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for a person to break through the foundation of their potential. As someone who had ascended to godhood through her own efforts, however, Mordred was far from what anyone would classify as 'normal'. Thus, rather than stop upon hitting the ground, she smashed through the endless plane of cogs with meteoric force, shattering tens of thousands in the resultant explosion. Immediately thereafter, a massive red dragon appeared from within the smoke, tearing away at the mechanical foundation with the fervor of a mole tunneling into loose soil...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Eva is a bully xD...','Vahn is so excessive...','You think this is my limit!? Witness the power of the Sage Dragon Emperor's Pampered Princess...!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though there were a number of exceptions, such as the Name-Hunt Station on the 39th Floor, the Hell Express typically stopped for a total of one hour at each of the nine stations. This was further broken down into two thirty-minute blocks, the first allowing passengers to debark and the second allowing new arrivals to board.Just as he had done on the previous Floor, Vahn was intending to restrict access to the Hell Train. This time, however, he wasn't going to allow 'anyone' to board as the odds of them getting in his way was simply too great. He was about to hunt down one of the ancient Slayers of FUG, so, for their own sake, he couldn't allow other Regulars to embark until he had finished his business.With this in mind, Vahn waited until the doors opened before stepping out ahead of John and his companions. Immediately thereafter, his domain swept across the circular ring below, upon which more than three-hundred opportunistic Regulars had gathered. They had intentions for any of the Regulars who might be disembarking the Hell Train, and, so long as they played their cards right, it was possible to join a team of Ticket Holders after seizing the tickets of previous passengers.Recognizing a few faces among the crowd, Vahn's eyes squinted slightly as his figure seemed to vanish from atop the stairs. In the next moment, he appeared right in front of Sachi Faker and his team, smiling as he asked, "Are you looking down on me? I told you before. Aka has lost their right to board the Hell Express. Trying to sneak them onboard using a Lighthouse is a trick even a toddler wouldn't fall for...I mean, really..."Punctuating his words, Vahn forcibly teleported the Lighthouse concealed on the far side of the Hell Express. Then, before the Light Bearer accompanying Sachi could react, he smashed the pale yellow cube into several smaller fragments, forcing ejecting everything within. This included Aka, who, after a month of rest and relaxation, now appeared without so much as a trace of their former injuries.Shaking his head in disappointment, Vahn directed his gaze towards Sachi, frowning as he released the man from his Reverse Flow Control and said, "I will be dealing with the person who killed Roen. If possible, I will also try and help her. For now, your group should wait patiently on the 44th Floor. Now that you've attempted this little stunt, you have all lost your right to board the Hell Express. If you continue trying my patience, don't blame me for the consequences."Without sticking around to humor the man's response, Vahn teleported to a spot above the circular arena, a place where everyone present could see him. Then, in an authoritative voice that resonated throughout the entirety of the platform, he stated, "The Hell Express is off-limits this year. I will give you the next twenty minutes to depart. Any who remain after that will be forcibly removed from the arena and have their tickets seized."Though some people had heard about what happened on the 35th Floor, very few people actually moved to withdraw from the arena. They also didn't wander very far. Instead, they took up positions along the outskirts, most intending to spectate while others were awaiting an opportunity to take advantage of the ensuing conflict.Rather than minding the opportunistic individuals hoping for his fall, Vahn gradually floated toward the Hell Express while scanning the crowd below. He noticed there were quite a number of Regulars belong to FUG mixed within the crowd. They stood out due to the fact that nearly every member of their team wore hooded cloaks, and, unlike the other Regulars gathered below, they radiated an air of 'confidence' that didn't match their strength.Though he could easily guess based on the context of the current situation, Vahn still had the Law of Identity confirm their intentions. Unsurprisingly, they were intending to board the Hell Express, and, due to him ignoring the first team sent by FUG, they mistakenly believed he would allow them to do so.Amused by their audacity, Vahn couldn't prevent a light chuckle from escaping his lips as he came to a stop on the stairs leading up to the Hell Express. He obviously wasn't going to let them board the train, as, not only would it be slapping himself in the face, it would also implicate him with the infamous criminal organization. He had no interest in being associated with them, and, considering he was about to kill one of their former Slayers, there was a pretty good chance that they would be at odds in the very near future...With this in mind, Vahn gradually increased the pressure within his domain, an action that helped to 'convince' several other teams to depart the arena. Then, once there were only two minutes left, his smile disappeared as a golden luminance spread beyond the confines of the platform. This caused the remaining Regulars to fall to their knees, sweat breaking out across their bodies as the pressure skyrocketed to the point of cracking the arena's foundation.Surprised by his own power, Vahn began to gradually release the pressure as he slowly descended the stairs. For a brief moment, he was seized by the notion that he could just 'erase' everyone that had refused to obey him, their wills crumbling under the pressure of his own. This was more than a little perturbing, but, rather than allow it to affect him, Vahn mentally uttered, ("This is still just the beginning...don't let your own power frighten you...use it...control it...")Following his own advice, Vahn's eyes began to radiate with an intensity that rivaled the Sun as he came to a stop at the very base of the stairs. Then, in a tone that seemed to pierce directly into the minds of everyone present, he simply uttered, "Leave."Despite the pressure that continued to weigh upon them, virtually everyone within the vicinity of Vahn's domain, including those spectating from outside the arena, began to migrate towards the elevators and stairs leading away from the platform. Those who couldn't stand crawled on all fours while those who couldn't even do that began to pull themselves across the ground. It was an eerie sight to behold, and, though he was the one who had caused it, even Vahn could hardly believe the scene playing out before his very eyes...---Feeling more than a little exhausted, Vahn saw off the marginally frightened members of Team John before returning to the Hell Express. There, Artoria and Asuna were waiting for him, concern visible in both of their gazes as the former asked, "Are you okay...?"With two of his wives standing before him, Vahn was already beginning to feel better, so, without needing to lie, he managed a smile as he said, "I am now. Come, let us return to the others. I'm sure Fenrir is probably feeling a little restless. Once I deal with her, we can return to the Little Garden for some R&R. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten our prior arrangement."In an effort to allay the duo's concerns, Vahn punctuated his statement with a playful wink before casually snaking his hands around their waists. Fortunately, they both possessed the ability to see through him with remarkable clarity, so, while they could tell he wasn't completely fine, they could also tell that he wasn't lying. Thus, rather than press the issue, Artoria responded by changing into casual wear while Asuna planted a light peck on his cheek before uttering, "I'm looking forward to it..." in a voice amplified by a sensual purr.Smiling wolfishly in response to Asuna's bold words, Vahn attempted to slide his hand down her body and give her pert rump a light pinch. This was something she had seen coming, so, before he was able to, she planted another swift kiss on his cheek before blinking away like a phantom. Rather than simply open up some distance between them, however, she continued until her figure was out of sight, seemingly with the intent to give him and Artoria some alone time.Though he understood she was trying to make up for her earlier selfishness, Vahn's expression still melted into an affectionate smile when he realized Asuna's intentions. As for Artoria, she issued a light chuckle before leaning her head against his shoulder and softly remarking, "Be sure to reward her plentily once we reach the outer rings..."After a light chuckle of his own, Vahn gradually slowed his advance before stopping completely as he wrapped Artoria in his embrace. She responded to this by stealing his lips, preempting his words with action. She even slipped her hands into his back pockets, seizing the initiative by squeezing his butt and guiding his back against the nearby wall. These were things she could only do when other people weren't around, and, though he wasn't unfamiliar with such behaviors, her marginally more youthful appearance somehow made her actions seem exponentially bolder...---With Mordred showing no signs of completing her Revolution any time soon, Vahn had everyone return to the Little Garden so they could relax and discuss plans for the future. He also wanted to spend some time with his children, who, as could be expected, were growing at a remarkable rate. Every month that passed for them equated to five months of development, so, despite being only eight months old, they had the appearances of three-year-olds.Though Naruto had found a place for himself among the verdant forests of the Emerald Grove, the same couldn't be said for young Hana. She had never outgrown her penchant for spying on others. Rather, thanks to numerous people doting upon her and a burgeoning friendship with Madara, she had become a 'very' successful prankster. She had even learned a few basic Jutsu, and, much to the chagrin of the less perceptive residents of the Emerald Grove, she had a remarkable talent for laying traps...Fortunately, despite her persistent pranking, Hana was still adored by virtually every resident of the Emerald Grove. Most of her pranks were pretty harmless, so, rather than take offense to them, they would actually praise her for a job well done. This served to further encourage her, and, though this resulted in an ever-increasing number of traps, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It allowed her to gain an understanding of basic mechanics at a very young age, and, most importantly, it helped her grasp the difference between right and wrong via positive reinforcement rather than reproach.Vahn genuinely believed in the inherent goodness of children, and, so long as they grew up in an understanding environment, the chances of them being led astray later in life were negligible. This was a sentiment shared by all of his Templates, so, while her pranks could be a little troublesome at times, the only times they admonished her was when she endangered herself or others. The rest of the time, they praised her ingenuity and even encouraged her to prank specific people, effectively becoming her accomplice.Unfortunately for Vahn, the person Hana enjoyed pranking more so than anyone else was himself. This put him in a difficult situation since he could easily see through her traps, yet, in spite of this, had to walk into them. This had resulted in his hair being dyed a variety of different colors, and, on one occasion, he even had to walk into an invisible barrier that had been erected by Latias. This was Hana's most common accomplice, and, after realizing she wouldn't get in trouble, Latias' penchant for pranks had increased to match the young Hyuuga's.Since they were exceptionally cute whenever they smiled, Vahn was utterly powerless to oppose the tyrannical duo. He couldn't stand to see his daughter cry, and, though she could get a little out of hand at times, Latias had gradually become one of his favorite among the Pokemon. The only one he was really closer to was Arceus, but, considering the direction their relationship had developed, that wasn't too surprising. After all, while it had yet to hatch, she was still the mother of one of his children...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Tier 5 Vahn be scary...','Oh my (OwO)....','Better get to steppin~')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Since virtually everything in the Tower was new to them, the Hell Train included, Vahn gave the girls a detailed overview of the current situation while guiding them to where the God of Guardians was located. They had all basically 'reincarnated' into the current Record, and, unlike Fenrir, their origins had very little to do with The Path. He was hoping this would allow them to undergo the process of Revolution, and, if they were lucky, it might provide them a significant increase in power.Though their combat experiences and mastery over certain Laws would allow them to fight against much stronger foes, each of the girls, on average, had the equivalent strength of a B-Rank Regular. This was in spite of the fact they possessed the inordinately powerful physiques of a True Dragons, and, most importantly, functionally unlimited reserves of energy.Given enough time, the girls would invariably become some of the most powerful beings within the entire Record, but, for the time being, they were still adapting to the changes of their body and the instability of their Soul. The process of separating them from the Realm and transplanting them into the Record was an incredibly destructive process, and, if not for his recent breakthrough into Tier 5, effectively allowing him to manifest their Spirits within his domain, it would have been exceptionally difficult to prevent their Egos from fragmenting.Unfortunately, regardless of his skill level, it was impossible to prevent some amount of 'loss' during the transition. The boundless energy comprising their Egos was something altogether foreign to the current Record, so, even after the transfer, they needed to stay within the bounds of his domain for several months. During this time, they were required to cultivate numerous techniques that would, slowly but surely, replace the energy within their Ego. This was an exceptionally painful process, but, considering the alternate was the effective erasure of their Selves, everyone who had chosen to exit the Realm had been required to endure it.Now, after a month of rehabilitation and training, the girls were more determined than ever to stay at his side, and, just as they wished to support him, Vahn was more than willing to do the same. His journey might result in him standing alone at the pinnacle of all creation, but, until that penultimate moment, he was happy to journey alongside the people he loved. Just being around them filled him with a sense of purpose, and, though their presence reminded him of the family he had left behind, these same sentiments became the motivation propelling him further forward...---Giving voice to the words that had danced across everyone else's minds, Eva adopted a slightly incredulous expression as she looked up at the God of Guardians and remarked, "Someone's been eating their wheaties..."Cocking his head to the side, visible confusion could be seen in Donar's countenance as he said, "I did not expect you back so soon...have you brought these people here to undergo Revolution?"Nodding his head in affirmation, Vahn plopped his hand down on Mordred's head, ruffling her hair as he said, "These are my family and loved ones. Though they are far removed the concept of what you refer to as the 'outside', they should better fit the definition of what you call an Irregular. I want you to allow them to undergo Revolution, starting with this spunky young lady."Happy to both have her head pat and her name volunteered to be the first to receive strength, a toothy smile immediately developed across Mordred's face as she puffed out her modest chest and exclaimed, "Give me your best! I can overcome any challenge you throw at me, mountain man...!"Frowing in response to the woman's boastful words, Donar felt compelled to say something, but, with Vahn smiling up at him, he felt that doing so would be a mistake. Instead, he leaped up to the top of the Rice Pot, opening the lid as he explained, "I'm afraid only one person can experience the process of Revolution at a time. There are only five days until the train reaches the next destination. Are you sure you wish to start now?"Preempting any further discussion, Mordred skillfully leaped to the edge of the Rice Pot before hopping inside. This was her opportunity to surpass her mother, and, though it might only be for a short period of time, it was something she had dreamed of for hundreds of years. Just the thought of being the 'strongest' made her feel giddy and excited, so, regardless of the consequences, she charged forward without any hesitation...Understanding her daughter's thoughts, Artoria couldn't help but shake her head as she remarked, "That child still lacks discipline...I wonder which of us is most to blame...?"Though he knew this was her attempt at making a joke, a glimmer of guilt could be seen in Vahn's eyes as he adopted a wry smile and rubbed the back of his head. This earned him amused giggles from several of the girls, Artoria included.Fortunately, while they had each come to enjoy teasing him quite a bit, the girls generally held back their urges whenever 'outsiders' were present. This was especially true for Artoria, who, prior to her 'rebirth', asked if her status as a Knight could be reinstated. Becoming his Empress was one of the proudest moments in her entire life, but, first and foremost, she had the heart and soul of a Knight. She also had very little interest in politics after experiencing the idyllic structure of the Empire, so, at least for the time being, she wanted to walk a path separate from her status as the Phoenix Dragon Empress.As his official Knight Commander, helping to maintain his image was one of the duties Artoria took most seriously. Because of this, her expression immediately turned into a more serious countenance the moment Donar, the God of Guardians, leaped down from the Rice Pot. She even moved to step in between them, her hand naturally gravitating towards the handle of her Asauchi. She had lost the ability to wield both Excalibur and Rhongomyniad, for obvious reasons, so, while he fully expected her to awaken a Zanpakuto with a similar shape, the current Artoria wielded a sword reminiscent of the Caliburn at her hip.Understanding her expectations of him, Vahn performed a stopping gesture with his right hand as he stated, "Stand down." in a commanding voice. In response, Artoria promptly retracted her hand from her blade, and, though it was entirely unnecessary, she performed an irreproachable Knight's salute before taking her place at his side. This caused the God of Guardians no small measure of confusion, but, rather than comment on it, he asked, "Will you remain here until your companion emerges? In some cases, Revolution can take several months. When Jahad and the Great Warriors boarded this train in the ancient past, it took nearly six years for them to complete their training..."Having already formed Pactios with Mordred and most of the other girls, Vahn shook his head in response to the God of Guardians' words, saying, "She possesses the means to contact us once she has completed her Revolution. Though I'll have someone periodically check in on her, our principal objective is the elimination of the entity known as White. If Mordred emerges before then, you can just teach her that unique Shinsu Control Skill of yours. Just be careful. She can be a little 'spirited' at times."Though he felt like Vahn had just entrusted him with a short-fused explosive, Donar still nodded his head before saying, "Very well. Since each of your companions are qualified to undergo Revolution, they also possess the right to learn the same control technique bestowed upon Jahad and the Great Warriors, the Shinsu Black-Hole Sphere. You possess the same right, but, considering the power you already possess, I'm not sure how useful it would be for you..."Chuckling in response to the man's words, Vahn gestured towards Eva, Illya, and Fenrir catching the trio's attention as he stated, "There are five days remaining until our arrival at the next station. Until then, I'll have you teach your control technique to these three lovely ladies. Among the people here, they are the most talented when it comes to the external manipulation of energy. They may not be able to master it in such a brief span of time, but I have absolute confidence in their ability to grasp the technique before the week's end."Though they could appreciate Vahn's trust in them, the reactions of the trio were significantly less zealous than the fervor displayed by Mordred. Eva even adopted a frown, her brows creased ever so slightly as she asked, "Do you think I'll just let you run off while I spend the next five days training? I don't give a damn about some special control technique. Hell, I can probably create an actual Black Hole if I really wanted to. Why would I stay here and accept the teachings of someone else? Are you looking down on me?"Finding himself at a loss, Vahn simply adopted an awkward smile in response to Eva's rebuttal. He hadn't exactly forgotten how willful she could be, but, now that they were traveling together, it was apparent he would need to take this into consideration when he was making decisions. At the very least, he could have avoided the current situation by asking for her opinion rather than putting her name forward and deciding without her input. Now, she would be very resistant to the idea of them separating, as, more than anything else, her primary reason for venturing into this world was to stay at his side. The idea of separating, even for the purpose of training, was something she was bound to oppose, seemingly with extreme prejudice.Realizing she might have overreacted, Eva adopted a slightly apologetic expression, arms crossed as she added with a huff, "If you really want me to stay and learn-"Interrupting before she could finish, Vahn shook his head, his smile turning gentle and affectionate as he remarked, "No. It's fine. I should have taken your feelings into consideration. Though I want to track down White before FUG manages to unseal him, I shouldn't be prioritizing some random guy I've never met over the people I genuinely care about. For now, how about we all learn the Shinsu Black Hole Sphere together? Who knows, Mordred might even finsh her Revolution in the next five days. I imagine she would be a lot happier if we're all waiting here when she emerges..."Though she couldn't help feeling marginally guilty, a loving smile spread across Eva's face as she nodded in response to Vahn's words. She knew she had probably overreacted, but, after several months of painful preparations, the thought of separating so soon made her feel uncomfortable. She wanted to become stronger, sure, but, more so than anything else, she just wanted to spend more time with the person she loved. This was a sentiment shared by most of the women who had chosen to accompany him, the sole exception being Karin, who, despite coming to worship Vahn as her God, primarily emerged from the Realm in order to accompany Eva...---Unaware of what was taking occurring outside, Mordred could be seen lazily blowing bubble as she continued to descend further into the seemingly endless abyss. She had never been known for her patience, so, despite only a few hours having passed, she was already beginning to lose interest in the Rice Pot. The only thing the kept her calm was the knowledge that, the longer it took for her to descend, the greater her potential. She knew it had taken three days for Fenrir to reach the bottom, so, at the very least, she was prepared for her descent to last around the same length of time...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'True Dragons are hax...','Revolution~!','Imagine Mordred's reaction when it takes less than a day for her to reach the bottom xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1861: Breakthrough