Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

In the wake of his three-day foray with Elaine and Alphine, Vahn decided to wrap things up by spending a bit of time with Rindo before checking in on Angri. Only a few hours had passed since the time he laid her to rest in Yoruichi's room, but that was more than enough to become better acquainted with the mischievous cat. As a result, Vahn entered the room to find Yoruichi teaching her young protege how to stretch her back and shoulders while raising her butt high in the air, a display reminiscent of a cat that would have been quite the sight to behold if not for the fact she also directed Angri to cover the more tantalizing bits with her tail...Despite sensing Vahn's presence almost immediately, the two dark-skinned beauties made sure to take their sweet time before finally addressing him. This was a little harder for Angri, but, following Yoruichi's example, she managed to put on quite the show even as her scent filled the entire room with a potent yet captivating musk. This, however, was considered a failure by Yoruichi, who, with a teasing smile on her face, placed the petite redhead in a headlock as she said, "You're giving away the game. You should be the one riling him up. Going into heat just because you have an audience. What are you, an exhibitionist?"With a ruddy complexion, labored breathing, and a thin layer of sweat covering her body, trying to refute Yoruichi's words wasn't exactly an option. Instead, Angri decided to simply ignore her, eyeing Vahn with a hungry expression as she half-whined, "Master..." while still in a headlock. This left both Vahn and Yoruichi feeling a little helpless, but, considering Angri had only recently come to life, they couldn't exactly blame her for lacking self-control.Before Vahn could make a suggestion of her own, Yoruichi, perhaps in an effort to strengthen the hierarchal relationship between her and Angri, released the latter's head from her grasp. Then, in a series of swift movements, she surprised the redheaded Vanargandr quite a bit by picking her up from behind, hooking her hands behind her knees, and 'presenting' her steamy lower body for the world, or, more accurately, just Vahn to see.Though Angri appeared considerably more youthful than Yoruichi, the two were, in fact, very similar in size. Yoruichi had always been on the shorter side, standing only 156cm in height, so, seeing her pick up and present Angri caused an atmosphere of licentious incongruity to pervade the room. In a way, it was almost like seeing an older sister offer up her younger sibling to a brute, but, rather than showing even a single sign of trepidation, Angri worked seamlessly with the former by using her paws to present the glistening and pulsating flesh hidden between her slightly swollen vulva...Despite being at a genuine loss for words, that didn't prevent Vahn from taking a few steps forward to get a closer look. This caused Angri's breathing to become noticeably more labored, and, though she did her best to keep them retracted, her cat-like claws began to protrude. Fortunately, despite a few noteworthy differences between her and Fenrir, Angri possessed a comparable imperviousness to her own claws and fangs...With the Vanargandr's excessively robust and potent pheromones filling his head and causing his brains to buzz, Vahn couldn't help but wonder if this was similar to the intoxication others felt when they got drunk. Either way, he found it strange that, despite being immune to virtually everything else, he was still susceptible to things like pheromones and aphrodisiacs. Sure, he could sober up almost instantaneously, but, so long as he offered no resistance, a fiery and desirous feeling would well up in his chest that made it difficult to resist succumbing to his baser instincts.Fortunately, Vahn was in a position where such restraint was wholly unnecessary, so, after sampling Angri's youthful wellspring directly, he allowed his clothes to effectively dissolve away as he stood up and placed his glans at her welcoming entrance. This alone was enough to incite a remarkably powerful climax, but, despite the frantic trembling of her body, Angri managed to pry herself open without breaking eye contact.Offering a smile in response to the impassioned beauty's expectant gaze, Vahn gently muttered, "I swear...the two of you are going to corrupt me..." before sinking himself slowly yet decisively into her compact furnace. This caused the trembling of her body to increase exponentially, but, rather than release a pleasured moan, Angri simply took a number of deeps breaths before whimpering, "Finally...Master is...a bully..." with her copper-tone eyes glistening with impassioned light.Smiling wryly in response to the accusation, Vahn was about to half-heartedly defend himself when Angri licked a bit of wayward saliva from the corner of her mouth and smiling as she said, "I think I might like being bullied..."Immediately following Angri's 'admission', Yoruichi, unable to contain herself, began to laugh in a rather boisterous manner as she said, "That's the spirit! With that kind of mentality, teaching you is going to be a blast~!"Though she was far from what some 'cultured' individuals might consider a masochist, Yoruichi had developed a particular fondness for being 'bullied' and 'punished' by Vahn. She had expected Angri to have a similar disposition based on what she knew of Fenrir's character, so, hearing the youthful-looking redhead openly admit her preferences, she couldn't help feeling vindicated. This was going to make things significantly easier moving forward, as, compared to more prideful individuals, those who were honest with their desires were a lot easier to manage.With this in mind, Yoruichi tightened her grip on Angri's legs as she leaned into Vahn. This put a bit of a strain on the redhead's body, but it also forced her against Vahn's intrusion. As a result, another potent shiver immediately ran through her body as a hot sigh escaped her throat. This also put her ankles near Vahn's shoulders, so, taking advantage of the opportunity, Vahn kissed the pink pad on the bottom of Angri's foot before snaking his hands around Yoruichi's waist to grab her shapely yet pliant posterior. This, in turn, provided him much greater leverage, and, as a result of their proximity to one another, it also allowed him to entangle his tongue with Yoruichi's as Angri writhed between them...---Due to the redhead practically begging him to 'dye her in his colors', Angri, covered in a copious amount of bodily fluid, could be seen sleeping in a rather slovenly position as Vahn and Yoruichi cuddled nearby. The former had a characteristically wry smile on his face, but, as the person who had been inciting Angri throughout the seven-hour session, Yoruichi had an almost motherly smile on her face as she mused, "That girl has potential..."Restraining the urge to issue a dry laugh, Vahn continued to lightly massage Yoruichi's smooth yet taut abdomen as he remarked, "I'm almost afraid to ask what you mean..."Seemingly amused by this statement, a teasing smile immediately developed across Yoruichi's face as she turned to meet his gaze and explain, "I was trying to imply that she would work her tail off to become stronger. You just need to make sure you're rewarding us properly for our efforts...though, based on how things played out, I would argue that you were the one receiving an award. You have a bit of a sadistic side locked away behind that kind smile of yours..."Though he wanted to point out that she and Angri were the ones riling him up, Vahn knew better than anyone how much his reservations towards such plays had waned with the passage of time. In the past, he always felt at least a little uncomfortable, but, after accruing a considerable amount of experience with Theo, Lakshmibai, Mash, Karin, Arusha, and even Yoruichi herself, it was now just as natural to him as traditional lovemaking. He even found himself enjoying it at times, as, compared to 'normal' girls, those with masochistic tendencies were extremely honest with their reactions and desires...Taking note of Vahn's silence, Yoruichi's smile became even more noticeable as raised her head to pierce his ear with her rather prominent canines. This caused Vahn to wince slightly, but, rather than resist, he allowed her to lap up his blood and groom the side of his head with her cat-like tongue. It was only after her tongue became noticeably soft and slimy that he pulled his head away, asking, "Is this your way of telling me you want to go another round...?"Chuckling in response to Vahn's words, Yoruichi pulled his head back towards her, declaring, "If I wanted you to fuck me, I would just tell you to do it..." before continuing to lick in and around his ear. This left Vahn feeling a little helpless, but, knowing she could be a little quirky at times, he just allowed Yoruichi to do as she pleased while casually fondling her breasts. This earned him another chuckle from the bronzed-skin beauty, who, rather than ceasing her actions, whispered, "Turn your head so I can get at your other ear..."Despite rolling his eyes, Vahn ultimately complied with Yoruichi's request by allowing her to tilt his head rather forcibly to the side. This made it significantly more difficult to fiddle with her breasts, so, for the better part of ten minutes, he just enjoyed their softness against his cheek as Yoruichi awkwardly cleaned his ears. By the end of it, he was actually beginning to enjoy the slimy sensation, his expression relaxing until Yoruichi huskily whispered, "It seems your masochistic tendencies are also developing rather nicely as of late..."Frowning in response to Yoruichi's words, Vahn was about to refute them when she added, "It's not a bad thing...it just shows how considerate you are of your partner. Even though you didn't like it in the beginning, you still let me do as I pleased without protest. Now, despite the passage of only a few minutes, you're even beginning to enjoy it...am I wrong?"Exhaling a sigh, Vahn moved to a seated position before using a cloth to clean the saliva from his left ear as he asked, "So? What is it you're trying to teach me? That we all have a few masochistic tendencies within us?"Giggling in response to Vahn's somewhat standoffish words, Yoruichi nestled a little closer to him, her breasts pressing against his chest as she turned her eyes up and said, "It's more important that you understand the only reason we behave like this is that you're our partner...rather than trying to categorize our behavior, you should just continue being yourself and doing as you please. Trust me, if you mess up, we'll be sure to let you know..."With that said, Yoruichi pushed Vahn over before straddling his waist in a mounting position. Then, with one of the more seductive expressions he had ever seen on her face, she expertly maneuvered his glans to her entrance before asserting, "There are times when even I want to be on the top..." as her hips lowered to consume the full length of his rather sizeable 'dragon'. Then, as her hips began to sway in a rhythmic manner reminiscent of samba or belly dancing, she sent a playful wink to the side where Angri, for quite a while now, had been observing them through squinted eyelids...Having noticed Angri's stirring long ago, Vahn was starting to understand what Yoruichi was up to. She was demonstrating to the inexperienced Vanargandr, that, despite placing herself in what many would consider a submissive position as his pet, she was there entirely by choice. Thus, rather than saying she was lowering herself, it was more accurate to say she was making herself vulnerable for the person she loved. It was an expression of trust, and, due to their mutual feelings, it was possible to reverse the dynamic between them under the right conditions. This was an important lesson as it not only demonstrated her superior position as Angri's incumbent mentor, but, most importantly, it illustrated that two of the most important aspects of developing a healthy relationship were mutual trust and a marginal amount of compromise...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'We're getting to lewdness levels that shouldn't even be possible...!','Everyone is a masochist under the right conditions xD...','The only thing missing from this scene is Yoruichi telling Vahn to call her sensei...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Emerging from within the Little Garden, Vahn was unsurprised to learn about the attack that had occurred while he was away. One of the reasons Eva had come out was because she suspected that her Sworn Enemy would appear, so, with Ialda failing to appear during the conflict, it was all but guaranteed that she was lurking somewhere in the shadows. As for Merlin, it was hard to imagine the peculiar incubus actually being controlled by anyone, so, while he might make an appearance in the future, it was almost certainly just to mess with them.Fortunately, as had been proven time and again, the Sworn Enemies produced by the Hidden Floor were inept when it came to the use of foreign magical systems. It was like the difference between using magic in real life and coding an effect in a video game. No matter how much the effect might resemble the real deal, it almost certainly cut corners. If the Workshop could design an artifact with the capacity to supersede the Laws and deconstruct virtually all magical and energy systems, they would have achieved their objective long ago.With the previous battle all but confirming their enemies were incapable of breaking through, Vahn had become a lot more confident in the town's defenses. Thus, after a brief war council, he decided to pay a visit to the Palace of Spears to see if Data Eduan could convince Data Jahad to either fight him directly or turn over the Data Humans hidden within the Hidden Hidden Floor. What he didn't expect was to find both men sitting across from each other at the far ends of a long banquet table.Demonstrating his usual lackadaisicalness, Data Eduan was the first to speak, halfheartedly raising his hand and saying, "Yo." before emptying the contents of his chalice in a few large gulps. As for Data Jahad, he just supplied a curt nod whilst using a fork and knife to methodically cut a piece of steak into relatively even chunks.Resisting the urge to send both men flying, Vahn walked to the side of the table before taking a seat slightly off-center. This caused a displeased frown to spread across Jahad's face, and, as could be expected, Eduan burst into laughter at the man's expense.Feeling his appetite wane, Jahad returned his utensils to their assigned positions before placing his elbows on the table and interlinking his fingers like a mastermind or someone trying to seem more intelligent than they actually were. Then, in a surprisingly deep voice that didn't suit his somewhat youthful appearance, he said, "Ordinarily, I would have applauded you for successfully defeating a version of myself. However, considering the ease with which you completed the task, I imagine such actions would be wasted. Tell me, what is it you hoped to achieve by coming to the Hidden Floor. If it is within my power, I will supply what you desire."Despite the Law of Identity revealing that the man was telling the truth, Vahn couldn't help feeling a little annoyed by the fact that Jahad had appeared in this manner. If he was going to do something like this, it would have been far more sincere of him had he chosen to arrive at the outskirts of the Town of the Wandering Minstrels. Instead, despite knowing exactly what it was he sought, the man opted to continue playing games for no better reason than because he thought it was the correct decision for someone in his position.Shaking his head in slight exasperation, Vahn decided it simply wasn't worth it to argue with the man. He had already defeated an arguably more powerful version of Jahad, so, while he wouldn't mind going through the motions, further conflict was ultimately pointless. It was because he shared this sentiment that the current Jahad had made his appearance, so, after a moment of deliberation, Vahn answered, "I want you to turn over the Big Breeder who has possessed Ha Yura's twin brother. I would also like you to restore the data of Ha Hyejin. Even if it is only her memory, I can still restore a version of her to life. To that end, there are several others I have been searching for. It would save me a lot of time if you could either point me in their direction or teleport them alongside the Data Humans transported to the Hidden Hidden Floor."Though he was planning to reveal that his counterpart had wiped out most of the Data Humans in the Hidden Hidden Floor, Vahn's casual mention that he could even restore a person's memory to life caused Jahad to fall silent. Had he known about this ability beforehand, he might have tried to work alongside Vahn, but, knowing himself, this wasn't very likely. Rather, had he not born witness to Vahn's defeat of the King's Data, it was safe to say this conversation would have been replaced with a battle that would have undoubtedly resulted in his end...Amused by the notion, a small smile appeared on Jahad's face as he said, "Very well. It will take a few days, but I should be able to answer your needs. For now, I will hand over Hwang and the girl known as Roen. If I'm not mistaken, the two of them were priority targets for the groups you were sending out. I don't imagine it would smooth things over between us, but I believe it would allow you to breathe easier once they are safely in your charge."With that said, a three-meter wide circular mirror appeared next to Jahad before two figures were rather unceremoniously hurled from its surface. This included an effeminate youth with light-blue hair, and, though she looked quite a bit different than the version he had reproduced, a vivacious-looking young woman with orange hair and matching eyes. This was undoubtedly Roen, but, after spending hundreds of years within the Hidden Floor, she had changed rather drastically in order to ensure her survival.Contrasting the almost idol-like appearance of her original self, Data Roen had her orange hair tied in a somewhat wild and disorderly ponytail. She also had a few tribal-like tattoos covering her body, and, due to the impracticality of obtaining finely woven and fabricated cloth, her attire was stitched together from various plant and animal fibers. The only thing preventing her from fully looking like an Amazoness was her fair skin and frail-looking body, characteristics that no amount of training or time spent in the sun could change.Fortunately, while her appearance and aura didn't give off the vibe of an excessively caring woman, the confident glimmer in Roen's eyes revealed that she hadn't fallen victim to the Hidden Floor. She had most likely joined one of the larger female tribes, or, considering her strength, odds were that she had created one of her own. Either way, she was still the same woman that had conquered the Hell Train numerous times in the past, just a little more 'seasoned'.Noticing the presence of several men, Roen immediately raised her guard before taking note of the identities of said men. Jahad and Eduan, in particular, caused her complexion to pale, but, once she saw Vahn, her perturbed expression was immediately replaced by a radiant smile as she asked, "Are you the real you?"Feeling strangely unnerved by the woman's reaction, Vahn couldn't help adopting a wry smile as he awkwardly replied, "Last I checked...please don't tell me something happened between you and one of my Sworn Enemy selves..."Tilting her head to the side with an adorable and almost innocent look on her face, Roen made a show of appearing confused before adopting an almost predatory smile. This caused the fine hairs on the back of Vahn's neck to stand on end, but, fortunately, the Law of Identity promptly revealed, "She is just messing with you. She heard about the situation and knows the reason you have been searching for her. "Feeling relief wash over him like a bucket of warm water, Vahn nearly exhaled a sigh before the Law of Identity added, "If anything, she seems to have a thing for Angri. Living in an all-female tribe for hundreds of years has its consequences~."Hearing the Law of Identity's addendum, Vahn was tempted to offer a prayer for Daniel and all the other men who had fawned over Roen for centuries. This was the most comprehension version of Roen in existence, but, due to having never experienced the trauma of facing White, she was a lot different from the woman whose deaths had shaped their lives for the last six-hundred-years. This was a version of her who had never lost her confidence, and, as a result of never being forced into an inescapable position, she had never fallen in love with any of them...Noticing Vahn's expression change numerous times in just a few seconds, Roen was beginning to feel as though her prank had been a little too successful. This caused her to awkwardly scratch her cheek, and, though it would have made him feel relieved initially, his desire to silently express his condolences for her entourage were increased when she explained, "Relax...I was just messing with you. Besides, as the leader of an all-female tribe, it wouldn't set a good example if I went searching for a man to bed. Don't get me wrong, you're plenty handsome. I just don't swing that way."Emanating a dry chuckle in response to Roen's words, Vahn decided it was probably for the best to direct the conversation elsewhere. Their interplay had earned them mixed reactions from the other three people present, and, as much as he enjoyed seeing Jahad scowl, there were more important matters to attend. With this in mind, he ultimately ended up clearing his throat before rising from his seat and saying, "I have other matters to attend. I'm confident we will be able to convene again once everything else has been settled. Until then, you can find me within or around the Town of the Wandering Minstrels."Rising immediately after Vahn, Jahad simply nodded his head in compliance before flaring his cape as he turned to depart. This earned him a reproving shake of the head from Eduan, who, rather than rising alongside everyone else, simply raised his goblet to say, "See ya around." before downing the remaining contents.Gesturing half-heartedly in response to Eduan's words, Vahn largely ignored the legendary duo as he focused his attention on Roen and the Big Breeder known as Hwang. The latter was looking even paler than usual, as, shortly after his initial defeat, his authority had been revoked. This left him with the approximate power of a C-Rank Regular, so, with very few exceptions, even the average resident of the Hidden Floor was more than a match for him.With the Law of Identity detailing the sequence of events that had led to Yura's brother becoming a Big Breeder, Vahn could sense a storm brewing on the horizon. Yura wouldn't take kindly to the fact that someone had robbed her twin brother of his identity while he was still in the womb. She would be even less enthused to learn that the same person had killed her mother after the latter inevitably realized what had happened...Once the truth came to light, it was all but guaranteed that Yura would have a mental breakdown before subsequently trying to kill Hwang. This was well within her right, but, understanding what had driven Hwang to act, Vahn had mixed feelings about the situation. The reality of the situation was that Hwang was the only reason that Yura's mother had been able to give birth. The curse that Jahad had afflicted on the Asteria Tribe guaranteed that one of the children in her womb was going to die, and, as fate would have it, the fetus that had been selected was Yura's twin brother.Since it was impossible for her brother to survive through conventional means, Hwang had used a rather ingenious method to transfer the unborn fetus into the data produced by Yura's mother, Ha Hyejin. This allowed the real Hyejin to give birth to Yura while her data self, trapped forever within the Hidden Floor, gave birth to her ill-fated son. What neither of them realized was that Hwang, due to a genuine desire to feel true emotions and experience growing up in a loving environment, had fused his consciousness with the underdeveloped Ego of Yura's brother. This effectively overwrote the existence of Yura's brother, and, for several decades, even Hyejin was none the wiser.Unfortunately, Hyejin eventually realized the truth when Hwang was forced to use his power as a Big Breeder to protect her. This ultimately resulted in her rejecting the 'imposter' who had taken over her son's body, and, despite raising him lovingly for nearly a hundred years, it didn't seem to matter to the bereaved woman. In the end, Hwang was forced to erase the data of his mother, not because he harbored any resentment towards her, but because she had asked him to. This resulted in Hwang experiencing an existential crisis of sorts, as, unlike Hyejin, he genuinely believed himself to be her son so he couldn't understand why she would turn on him after showering him with love and affection for so long.From that moment onward, Hwang had been doing everything in his power to find a way to leave the Hidden Floor. He believed that the real Ha Hyejin would be a better mother, and, though they had never met, he believed in the bond between him and Yura.The sad thing about this situation was that Hwang's intentions were sincere, yet, as a result of the circumstances, he would undoubtedly be seen as a monster by most people. This was in spite of the fact that he simply wanted to live and be loved by others. Thus, while he maintained that Yura was well within her right to kill the man for his transgressions against her family, Vahn also believed that Hwang had the right to live. Yes, he had taken over the body of an unborn infant, but, under normal circumstances, both Yura and her brother were fated to die...Shaking his head, Vahn concluded this wasn't a matter he could adjudicate on before seeing Yura's reaction to the situation. She had mellowed out considerably due to living within the Little Garden, so, with any luck, she would be willing to give Hwang the same chance at life he had once afforded her. If not, he was pretty sure he could convince her by promising to resurrect her mother, so, with that in mind, he teleported back to the Town of the Wandering Minstrels with the troublesome duo in tow...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Yo...','RIP Daniel...','There is some advanced fuckery at work here...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though neither would have refused, even if he was a little forceful, Vahn had never been the type to act in accordance with another person's delusion. Thus, rather than forcibly dominating the duo, as was customary among members of the Lo Po Bia Family, he decided to handle things his way: nice, slow, and methodical. As a result, neither girl understood what they should do, as, due to the literal and perceived status difference between them, taking matters into their own hand wasn't really an option.Taking advantage of this gap in their understanding, Vahn spent the better part of two-and-a-half-hours brushing, massaging, and simply pampering the two beautiful women. Whenever they would try to hurry things along, he would remind them that there was plenty of time, and, whenever they asked if there was something they could do for him, he would simply tell them that he was already doing exactly what he wanted to do. This placed the two girls in a peculiar dilemma, as, rather than being pampered, both had expected to dedicate themselves to servicing him. To make matters even 'worse', they noticed that he was enjoying himself quite a bit, so, even if they believed the situation was abnormal, their only real option was to continue playing along.Fortunately, while he did enjoy things like brushing their hair, grooming their tails, and filing down their nails, Vahn hadn't completely subverted their expectations. He also mixed in a fair amount of petting, both heavy and light, and, every now and then, he would periodically peel away a piece of their clothing in order to massage the exposed flesh beneath. As a result, Elaine had been stripped down to nothing more than a pair of dark-green lace undergarments while Alphine, seemingly in an attempt to remain in the background, wore a form-fitting black and orange attire that more closely resembled workout clothes than actual undergarments.With their lingerie representing their last line of defense, the expectations and desires of both girls had been steadily increasing despite their relatively calm, almost taciturn, expressions. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that both girls were in heat, but, rather than giving in to their desires, they did everything in their power to appear calm so as not to offend him. This actually annoyed Vahn quite a bit, but, confident in his abilities, he continued to endeavor until the duo's bodies were covered in a glistening layer of sweat. It was only at this point that a passionate sigh managed to liberate itself from Elaine's throat, a faux pas that ultimately caused her already ruddy face to simultaneously pale and turn beet red.Alleviating the woman's concerns, Vahn simply smiled in response to the nervous look Elaine sent his way. This caused the beauty's face to become even redder, not just because he was smiling at her, but because he had started to trace his fingers beneath the band of her lace panties. This was his way of telling her that she hadn't done anything wrong. On the contrary, the moment both she and Alphine stopped suppressing themselves, he intended to reward them quite a bit.Seemingly realizing this, Elaine, who had basically been standing right in front of him for the last ten minutes, skipped asking for permission as she extended her hand to caress his exposed chest. This caused Alphine to look a little nervous, but, seeing the unchanging smile on Vahn's face, she was able to relax considerably as a thoughtful look flashed across her pale-yellow eyes.In an effort to both encourage and incite her further, Vahn rewarded Elaine's efforts by slipping both hands beneath the fabric of her panties. This allowed him to feel her extremely smooth and warm skin directly, and, as a result, another hot sigh escaped Elaine's throat as she leaned closer to plant a tentative kiss on his collarbone. Then, as was often the case when he dealt with women who had overdeveloped olfactory senses, she began to sniff around the nape of his neck, disguising her actions with periodic kisses.With Elaine finally taking the bait he had been dangling for nearly three hours, Vahn fought hard against the urge to exhale a sigh of relief as he nestled his face between her wolf-like ears and took a deep breath. This surprised both girls quite a bit, but, at the same time, he was effectively giving Elaine license to do the same. Thus, for the better part of three minutes, the two focused on taking in each other's scent, and, more importantly, exploring each other's bodies in a manner of mutual reciprocation. This was the type of behavior typically reserved for two people who loved each other very dearly, so, as could be expected, Alphine was left feeling at a loss as she observed the scene with mixed feelings from the side. As for Elaine, Vahn's behavior prompted her to think back to her youth, but, rather than feeling any apprehensions, she was beginning to feel safe and warm within his embrace...Putting words to his thoughts, Vahn made things a little easier for the two girls by strengthening his embrace around Elaine's body and saying, "Though I am not perfect, I don't pick my partners based solely on things like beauty and strength. I don't need your loyalty, nor do I expect you to serve me just because of something like a difference in status. The most important thing to me is that you are happy and pursuing a path you sincerely believe in...things like passion and love should always be a mutual exchange between two willing partners. Even if you don't force yourself into lesser positions, I would never abandon either of you..."Though she had trouble accepting Vahn's words at face value, the one thing Elaine knew for certain was that she felt comfortable within his embrace. His scent was also more pleasant than she already knew it to be, so, after a brief period of silence, she responded by affectionately licking his neck. For members of the Grey Wolf Tribe, licking was considered an extremely intimate behavior, so, lacking the ability to express herself through words, Elaine opted to respond in the most direct manner she could think of.Without asking whether or not she was sure of her decision, Vahn adopted an expression of sincere affection as he rubbed his cheek against the top of Elaine's head and sniffed around the base of her ears. This caused the pensive look on Alphine's face to gradually relax, and, though a part of her still believed he might simply be toying with Elaine's heart, she wasn't going to be the one to break the illusion. The most important thing to her was Elaine's happiness, so, even if it was false, she would do everything in her power to protect it.What Alphine didn't expect was for Vahn to plant one last kiss upon Elaine's head before releasing the latter from his embrace and extending his hand towards her. This left both her and Elaine in a state of confusion, but, after a moment, they both understood his meaning. He had stated that he wouldn't abandon either of them, so, rather than differentiating between them, he sought to bring them closer together. This put Alphine in quite the predicament, but, with Elaine adopting a gentle smile and emulating Vahn's actions, she had little choice but to join the rather awkward yet exciting exchange of affection...---Following the theme of taking things slow, Vahn spent close to three days pampering, making love to, and simply talking with the two girls. They might have been positioned around the middle of his list, but they were technically last among the girls he intended to invite for a rendezvous. Everyone else had either been too busy or simply wasn't in the mood; so, with a functionally infinite amount of time on his hands, he wanted to make sure both girls were fully convinced that he wasn't simply putting on an act before sending them on their way.From experience, Vahn knew the best way to convince someone that your intentions were sincere, even if they weren't, was to express an interest in their personal thoughts and feelings. This was a method commonly employed by skilled conmen and therapists, but, more importantly, it was also the behavior expected of someone with a sincere interest in another person. Thus, while it caused Alphine to be suspicious of him in the beginning, Vahn was persistent in getting Elaine to open up to him and talk about her past. She had never truly moved on from that initial betrayal, so, in order to move forward, she needed to get everything off her chest.This was a little easier said than done, but, after realizing that time didn't seem to flow outside of the room, both girls began to gradually reveal things he already knew about their pasts. This time, however, Vahn didn't have the Law of Identity impersonally narrating things to him. Instead, he held the two close, patiently listening as they exposed their most deeply-rooted traumas. Then, showing as much love and care as he could manage, he helped the two accept these events as things of the past, and, though it wouldn't be easy, he did his best to help them form a roadmap that would help them find the happiness they both deserved. For Elaine, this meant restoring her family to its former glory and having lots of children with a strong mate. For Alphine, she found purpose in supporting Elaine's dream, but, were she given the option, she would also like to have lots of children.Though he wasn't particularly surprised by the duo's wishes, getting them to open up ultimately put him in quite the predicament. They, more specifically Elaine, had a mentality similar to the members of the Asteria Tribe. Thus, now that she had experienced his ability to manipulate the flow of time in a more 'productive' manner, she was fully prepared to birth an entire generation of Grey Wolves on her own. She could then train them with the resources of the Little Garden, and, though she had no intention of forcing them to fight at her behest, the notion of conquering the Lo Po Bia Family with her own offspring now lingered at the back of her mind. As for Alphine, she wanted her children to support Elaine's, so, if he wanted to make good on his promise, he would need to knock them both up simultaneously.As much as he loved children, the thought of siring dozens of them in a relatively short period of time wasn't exactly Vahn's cup of tea. Fortunately, both girls had seen how dearly he cared for his children, so, while they wouldn't mind raising their own in a region where time flowed more quickly, they understood it would be selfish of them to insist he leave everything to them. They also knew he had his own intentions for the Lo Po Bia Family, so, while it didn't change their desire for a large family, they were willing to allow him to decide when they got pregnant and how they raised their children.Truth be told, Vahn was more far more comfortable with leaving such decisions to his partners, but, understanding well what the duo would choose, he had little choice but the compromise. This was one of the inherent pitfalls to involving himself with strong women who allowed their instincts and ambitions to dictate their decisions. The effective annihilation of the Grey Wolf Family left Elaine in a state where she genuinely believed it was her duty to expand their numbers, so, in order to appease this sentiment, Vahn spent the final day willfully impregnating the two women. This was actually the best method he could think of to express his 'sincerity' in making their dreams comes true; so, while it didn't provide them the large families they were hoping for, it would help to pacify their instincts while simultaneously providing them with the experience of raising children. Unfortunately, despite a concerted effort on Elaine's part to convince him, he had to put his foot down when they insisted on carrying out their pregnancies in the Seventh Layer to arouse their survival instincts and ensure their 'pups' were born strong and healthy...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn be like, "I want you to want it..."','Love is a compromise between two people~','At this point, I'm not sure if Vahn is living the dream, or creating himself a nightmare...on the plus side...puppies~!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1934: Lesson