Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Despite the gag order issued by the Empire, news and speculation pertaining to Vahn were among the hottest topics of the Tower. Every faction was keeping a close eye on his every move, and, as a result of his actions on the lower floors, there were even a number of groups forming beneath the banner of the Aldrnari Empire. Many had been waiting for someone with the power to oppose the Empire to appear, so, even if it was another Emperor, a growing number of people within the Tower were beginning to speak of 'revolution' and 'justice'.Unfortunately, for each rumor pertaining to Vahn's inevitable conquest of the Tower, there were ten related to his 'cooperation' with the Empire and the Ten Great Families. The Great Families hadn't exactly been secretive about their efforts to win Vahn's favor, so, even if his figure never appeared in any of the recordings, there was a substantial amount of evidence to suggest he had been won over by the beauties imposed upon him by various factions. There was even a rumor claiming that Princess Maschenny was among the women sent to seduce Vahn, seemingly on the orders of Jahad himself. Few people actually believed this, but, as was often the case, the more contentious a topic, the faster it spread among the general populace...Reading the latest news related to Vahn, an article explaining how he had freed the Heroes sealed within the Walls of Peaceful Coexistence, an amused smile spread across Yuri's face as she scrolled through the text. This greatly amplified her beauty, but, due to everyone in her surroundings having been beaten unconscious, the only person able to appreciate it was the wryly smiling Evan.Since it would cause a number of problems if someone were to capture the current scene on their Lighthouse, Evan did his best to suppress his exasperation as he said, "Though conflict among the Princesses is perfectly normal, I don't think Vahn would approve of such 'extreme' measures..."Furrowing her brows in response to Evan's remark, Yuri sent a sidelong glower towards the petite silver-haired man as she huffily replied, "You're too uptight. It's not like I killed any of them. I just gave this arrogant brat a light punishment. We both know she deserved it."Punctuating her words, Yuri lightly smacked the exposed and noticeably bruised backside of the unconscious woman she had been sitting on. This further exacerbated the feeling of exasperation that was plaguing Evan, as, rather than groaning in pain, a discernibly pleasurable moan emanated from the unconscious woman's throat in response to being hit.Shaking her head in spite of the amused smile dominating her face, Yuri resisted the urge to tug at the woman's rather skimpy black panties as she said, "This is why people feel uncomfortable around the Hendo Lok Family. Everyone in their family is either a psychopath, a berserker, or a self-harming masochist..."Exhaling a sigh, Evan was preparing to make another attempt to persuade Yuri, but, ever since her drastic increase in power, convincing her had become a lot harder. She was now strong enough to one-sidedly thrash a Princess infamous for her Shinsu Resistance and durability. This was in spite of the fact that the latter had her entire team fighting alongside her, each ranking within the top 500 of their respective Positions.Unfortunately, just as Evan was about to speak, the woman serving as Yuri's seat cushion promptly opened her eyes, seemingly stirred awake by the previous strike. This was quickly noticed by Yuri, who, with a somewhat predatory smile on her face, gave the woman's bottom another light smack as she asked, "Learned your lesson?"With a heated sigh forced from her throat, the hazel-eyed woman seemed to consider her options for a few moments before 'indignantly' asserting, "I'll never admit defeat...e-even if you tie me up and t-t-torture me...I'll never take back my words...!"Noticing the expectant look in the woman's eyes, combined with the ruddy blush covering her face, Yuri couldn't help but sigh before rising to her feet and saying, "Whatever. I've already gotten my revenge. See you later, Lotte."With a panicked look on her face, Lotte, better known as Princess Hendo Lok Lotte Jahad, promptly sprang to her feet, obstructing Yuri's passage as she exclaimed, "Where do you think you're going!? You're the one who picked a fight! Did you think you could just leave before we've settled this...!?"Seeing Lotte's massive chest bounce in response to her sudden movement, a subtle glow emanated from Yuri's ruby eyes as she crossed her arms in a passive effort to emphasize her own. Then, with a grim look on her face, she stated, "I'm sure you have plenty of people more than willing to help you get off. We're done here. Move."Despite a visible bead of sweat forming on her face and rolling down her cheek, Lotte maintained her position, arms spread wide to block Yuri's departure. Had Vahn been present, he wouldn't have been able to avoid admiring this particular pose, as, due to the innate resistance of her body, Lotte wore 'very' little in the way of clothing. The twin-tailed girl's entire outfit consisted of a black, long-sleeved halter top, bottoms reminiscent of a black bikini, and thigh-high beige leggings that left her heel and toes exposed. This put her remarkably overdeveloped body on full display, and, due to her heritage as a member of the Hendo Lok Family, she towered over the respectably tall Yuri by nearly twenty centimeters. She was a 'mountain' of a woman, yet, despite her size, the only noticeable fat on her body seemed to be consolidated in her breasts, thighs, and bottom.Though she was ultimately playing into the masochistic woman's hand, Yuri was too annoyed by Lotte's behavior to simply ignore her. As a result, a bloody-red aura began to surge from her body as she extended her hand in an instant, middle-finger looped with her thumb as the prelude to a cataclysmic flick. In response, an excited smile spread across Lotte's face as her thick bangs were forced aside from the wind-pressure. This revealed a wine-red blemish covering her left eye, and, though she had already seen it previously, Yuri couldn't help thinking about what Vahn would do even as her finger made contact with Lotte's forehead...In a manner remarkably reminiscent of Mash's Innate, a visible ripple passed through Lotte's body in response to Yuri's attack. Immediately thereafter, her body began to vibrate noticeably as hazy white steam began to rise from her exposed flesh. This was the true reason she forsook armor, as, without being able to 'breathe', her body would rapidly overheat without the aid of Shinsu from the surroundings.Though others would have been sent flying from such an attack, Lotte was only forced back a few meters before exhaling a large cloud of steam from her throat. When she raised her face again, an intoxicated look had replaced her former anxiety, unnerving even Yuri as she heatedly inquired, "Is that the best you can do?" before charging forward with the momentum of a freight train fired from a railgun.Resisting the urge to uppercut the charging beauty, Yuri took advantage of the drastic difference in their respective speeds to snort through her nose and produce a number of springy, vibrant-green, bubbles. A few of these formed directly between her and Lotte, forcibly teleporting the woman the moment she came into contact with them. This left the latter more than a little confused, as, for the most part, Yuri had never revealed her Shinsu Quality. She was the type that liked to resolve things with her fists, so, despite the remarkable utility provided by her inordinately rare Quality, she rarely made use of it.Unfortunately for Lotte, Yuri had decided to make an exception this time around. She wasn't in the mood to be used as a masturbation aide by a masochistic giantess, so, having already achieved her original objective, retreat seemed like the most sensible option. This resulted in Lotte being trapped in a veritable asteroid field of vibrant green bubbles, each capable of randomly teleporting whoever touched them to the location of another bubble. Due to their close proximity, touching one meant being caught in a teleportation loop, one of the most disorienting experiences imaginable...---Using the same bubbles to teleport far away from the site of her battle with Lotte, Yuri couldn't help exhaling an exasperated sigh before grumbling, "I don't know how Vahn does it. All the girls I know are nutjobs, psychos, or closet perverts. Just dealing with a single can be unbelievably troublesome. How does he manage more than a hundred?"Deadpanning in response to Yuri's remark, Evan resisted the urge to point out that her name would be near the top if someone were to compile a list of troublesome women. Instead, he straightened out his oversized backpack, asking, "So? What now? Don't tell me you're actually intending to fight all of the other Princesses? At this rate, you're bound to irreversibly offend someone..."As tempting as the idea was, Yuri promptly shook her head, smiling as she replied, "Who has that kind of time? I'm just settling some past grievances while testing out my new power. I'll probably stop after defeating Adori, Hagipherione, Heice, An, Maschenny, and maybe Garam."Hearing Yuri casually mention defeating six of the most powerful Princesses of Jahad, Evan couldn't suppress a wry smile as he advised, "Confidence isn't a bad thing. Too much confidence, however, is poison for the mind. Please don't do anything too drastic, Princess. At the very least, please consult with your mother before antagonizing anyone directly affiliated with the Imperial Army..."Surprising the diminutive dwarf quite a bit, Yuri actually nodded her head in response to his words, saying, "Well, duh. Even I'm not dumb enough to attack the army. Despite your height, you seem to enjoy looking down on me, don't you?"Punctuating her statement by roughly ruffling Evan's hair, Yuri nearly forced the former to his knees with her extraordinary strength before retracting her hand and adding, "Let's get out of here. Just the thought of that perverted giantess catching up to us makes my skin crawl. We should head to the next Floor before she sends someone to block the Gateport."Without waiting for a response, a red aura suddenly erupted from Yuri's body as she took to the sky like a meteor traveling in reverse. This left Evan feeling more than a little helpless, not because he couldn't keep up with her neutral pace, but because Yuri's aura was so extreme that even Regulars would be able to sense her from thousands of kilometers away. She had never been good at hiding her strength, so, now that her power had increased exponentially, even something a simple as flying through the sky had become unnecessarily high-profile...Shaking his head, Evan released the sigh he had been restraining before grabbing the straps of his backpack and leaping into the air and doing his best to catch up with the distant red dot streaking across the sky. Fortunately, Yuri's navigational capabilities were notoriously defective, so, after flying the wrong way for several minutes, she eventually doubled back to ask which direction the Gateport was located...---Sensing Yuri's aura, Lotte, who had previously been helping her team receive medical aid, promptly directed her gaze towards the horizon. Rather than giving chase, however, she ultimately just shook her head before picking up a warhammer that was even larger than she was. Then, with the muscles of her right arm flexing enough to tear the fabric of her top, she threw it with as much might as she could muster before turning around to continue providing first aid to her unconscious companions. Several minutes later, thousands of kilometers away, an area the size of a small island ended being devastated when said hammer ended up embedding itself in the side of the installation responsible for facilitating transfers to the 61st and 63rd Floors...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Fake News','Darkness, is that you?','High Rankers are scary...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After three weeks of meandering through the Middle Tower, Vahn, accompanied by a large group of inordinately beautiful women, arrived on the 60th Floor. This instantly drew the attention of their surroundings, but, after a small incident on the 56th Floor, none of them were foolish enough to try and directly approach Vahn and his entourage.Having committed the names of faces of each person to memory, paparazzi included, Vahn nodded in the direction of his group, saying, "Same as usual. Stay within 10,000km and make sure to report within fifteen minutes of every hour."With most of the group nodding in affirmation, Vahn offered a smile before fixing his gaze on the nervous-looking Mordred and adding, "If you break this one, you're grounded until the 77th Floor. Fenrir, keep an eye on her for me."Though she would have liked to explore the snow-covered Floor alongside her Master, Fenrir didn't hesitate to thump her chest, stating, "Leave it to me!" in a spirited tone. As for Mordred, she ended up releasing an exasperated sigh, not because she was especially embarrassed about breaking her previous two Avatars, but because Fenrir was bound to report her the moment she broke the rules...To counter the growing unrest among residents of the Emerald Grove, Vahn, alongside members of the R&D Division, had been working on a number of projects. The largest of these involved creating a Floating Fortress to serve as a Teleportation Hub with infinite range, but, without ownership of the affected space, this was easier said than done. Fortunately, Urahara had made a substantial number of breakthroughs in the production of Gigais. This, combined with an absurdly complex possession spell, allowed the residents of the Little Garden to pilot faux bodies without placing their true selves at risk.The only downside was that the aforementioned process required Vahn to act as an antenna, and, the moment anyone ventured beyond his broadcast range, their extremely difficult to manufacture Avatars would immediately implode before dissolving into nothingness. This function was intended as a failsafe in the event an enemy tried to capture them; but, due to her penchant for sneaking into restricted areas, Mordred ended up losing both of her previous Avatars. Such places were generally isolated from the surrounding space via special formations or barriers, so, the moment she stepped inside, both had been instantaneously destroyed...Ruffling the two girls' hair, Vahn wished them well before seeing off the rest of the 'explorer group'. Then, with Artoria and Gray following close behind, both attired in regal-looking mantles lined with fluffy white fur, he proceeded to explore the Gateport in search of a temporary residence. Everyone had agreed upon a seventy-two-hour exploration period, so, while it wasn't absolutely necessary, it was his habit to choose a destination to serve as a primary hub of sorts. It also provided him with a place to meet with people who were trying to contact him, so, for the better part of three hours, he simply wandered around with Artoria and Gray as his company.In the end, it was Gray who chose a rather unique pavilion comprised almost entirely of ice as their temporary residence. From the outside, it looked like the type of castle you would find in a fantasy Record related to an Ice Witch or a Snow Queen. As for the inside, there were beautiful statues and even furniture carved from crystal-clear ice, each perennially preserved due to rune-like inscriptions carved into their surface. Similar runes helped to insulate the interior, so, despite being comprised almost entirely of ice, their room ended up being quite warm.Fortunately, as novel as the premise of an all-ice pavilion was, the furniture intended for guests was comprised of more conventional materials. Few people enjoyed sleeping on frigid slabs of ice, so, as could be expected, the bed, bath, and toilet were all relatively normal.Finished with his exploration of their penthouse suite, Vahn rejoined Artoria and Gray in the living room before asking, "So? What do you think of the Floor thus far?"Without sugarcoating things in the slightest, Artoria immediately answered, "It feels like a powder keg. I'm not sure if it is due to our presence, but the tensions of the citizenry are inordinately high. I also noticed a number of people keeping tabs on us when we were shopping. Judging by their hair and eye color, I would assume they are members of the Khun Family."Having already confirmed a few things with the Law of Identity, Vahn ultimately nodded his head in response, explaining, "Though he has yet to complete the Position Exam, news of the second Eduan has already reached the Khun Family. The original Eduan doesn't seem all that concerned. Quite the contrary. Instead, these tensions are the result of friction between the major, minor, and illegitimate factions comprising the Khun Family."Lowering her head slightly, a pensive look developed across Artoria's face as she contemplated the broader implications and ramifications of Vahn's words. She knew he wasn't really testing her, but, at times like this, she felt compelled to choose her words carefully. There were times when he relied on her counsel more than his own intuition, so, while it might not make much of a difference in the long run, she wanted to provide proper feedback and advice.Understanding Artoria's thoughts, even without the Law of Identity, Vahn enjoyed the tea offered to him by Gray in silence. If he were being honest, the politics and power struggles of the Khun Family didn't interest him in the slightest. Such things were better left to people like Aguero and Eduan 2.0 to deal with. He had no intention of siding with any particular faction, so, if he were to intervene, his only reason for doing so would be to protect minors. Even this wasn't ideal, however, as, regardless of how they were being treated, most children wouldn't want to be separated from their parents...Finished with organizing her thoughts, Artoria adopted a serious expression as she asked, "Is that woman, Maschenny, not around?"Nodding his head, Vahn explained, "She is, indeed, nearby. Her presence is one of the underlying reasons for the current tensions between the various factions. It is also the reason why nobody has tried to approach us just yet. There are a lot of rumors regarding my relationship with Maschenny, so, until they can confirm her stance, approaching us is exceptionally risky."Though a contemptuous glimmer flashed across her eyes at the mention of the word 'relationship', Artoria ultimately just nodded her head before suggesting, "It seems the time has come for you to force that woman's hand. She is bound to cause trouble if you just leave her be. Putting her on the spot and having her prove herself by resolving the matters of her family might be the ideal solution to the current situation..."Despite the suggestion coming from her own mouth, Artoria didn't seem particularly convinced by her words. More specifically, she felt that the actual 'ideal' solution was to defeat Eduan and simply install someone new to govern the Khun Family. Any meaningful involvement with them was bound to bring trouble, not because Vahn was incapable of settling things, but because thousands of years of corruption wouldn't simply vanish because someone put their foot down.Having noticed the contempt and uncertainty in Artoria's gaze, Vahn adopted a stern expression of his own, ordering, "Speak truthfully. What are you thinking?" in a firm tone.Responding with a serious and dutiful expression, Artoria was one-step shy of a full salute as she promptly replied, "Now that you have made the decision to accelerate your progress through the Tower, I believe it is counter-intuitive to involve yourself with the affairs of the Great Families and their dissidents. I'm not saying you should ignore them completely. Rather, I'm suggesting you cut the head of the snake rather than trying to strangle its tail..."Nodding his head in approval, Vahn extended his hand to caress Artoria's as he said, "I was thinking the same thing. I'm not particularly fond of the current Maschenny, and, while that might change at some point in the future, I have no intention of going out of my way to provide her opportunities. If she truly wished to obtain my favor, she would take the initiative to resolve things like this. Thus, for the time being, I have no intention of approaching her. If she can't figure that out before I deal with Eduan directly...well, it's not like there isn't another Maschenny..."Though the last part was intended as a joke, Vahn earned himself an accusatory stare from Artoria even as she nestled a little closer to him. She wasn't particularly bothered by the rapid expansion of his harem, but, if possible, she would prefer it if he didn't arbitrarily include every beautiful or tragic woman he met as a candidate...---Sneezing despite the fact it was a summerlike 33 degrees, Maschenny took a moment to cautiously inspect her surroundings before continuing to grill a massive slab of meat harvested from a magical beast the size of a Rhinocerous. Unfortunately, despite investing a considerable amount of Variable Experience into the associated skill, everything she cooked tasted absolutely terrible...Recalling the taste of the meals periodically provided to her by Vahn, a loud grumbling emanated from Maschenny's stomach as a tired sigh escaped her throat. Immediately thereafter, an intense killing intent descended upon her, but, rather than taking evasive action, she grumbled, "Go ahead. Even if you kill me, it's not like it's permanent."Appearing from within a bloody-red vortex, Scathach unhesitantly pierced Maschenny's shoulder with her spear, but, in spite of this, the latter simply grimaced while continuing to grill her meat. Her pain tolerance had increased to a ridiculous extent over the past few months, so, even if it felt like her entire body was being gnawed on by voracious ants, she managed to appear relatively unfazed.Realizing Maschenny was in one of her obstinate moods, Scathach unceremoniously extricated her spear from the girl's shoulder before shaking her head and admonishing, "Even if you know you will not die, casting aside your fear of death is rarely a good thing. With this kind of uncaring mentality, you will never be able to surpass your other self..."Rolling her eyes in response to Scathach's words, Maschenny tore away a piece of charred meat with her bare hands, tossing it into her mouth before replying, "That isn't for you to decide. So long as I continue moving forward, it is only a matter of time before I surpass my original. The only thing that can interfere with this inevitability is Vahn himself. Even then, so long as he doesn't give her the same opportunities, I'm confident that I'll be able to defeat her. You might act like a robot, but your skill with the spear is the real deal. Once I master your teachings, even my father might not be able to stand against me."Despite Maschenny sugarcoating her words with a compliment, Scathach's expression remained unchanged as she dispersed her spear and sat down on one of the felled logs serving as the only furniture in the former's make-shift shelter. Then, earning a predatory glare from the pale-haired Princess, she pulled out a series of dragon skewers hand-grilled by Rindo. This caused a salivating aroma to spread throughout the relatively small cave, and, as a result, Maschenny actually felt a little sick as the comparably disgusting meat she had just swallowed settled in her stomach. Then, after a prolonged back and forth, following by a period of negotiation, her training, once again, resumed...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'F in the chat for all the disappointed asphyxiation fetishists?','Speedrunner Vahn ain't got time for no side quests...!','Taming: 94% Complete')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Staring down at the little girl that had manifested within his dreamscape, Vahn suppressed his nigh-instinctual urge to caress her head as he remarked, "Those ears and tail suit you..."Hearing Vahn's remark, Enne, who had previously been looking around his dreamscape with great interest, turned to look up at him, cat-like ears twitching as she said, "Thanks?" in an uncertain tone. Then, before the former could supplant his previous remark, she promptly grew from an adorably petite 148cm to the same 174cm she appeared as in the outside world, adding, "There aren't many men who would attempt to compliment girls with child-like figures. Comments like that remind me of my father...not in a good way..."Understanding she was comparing him to Gustang, Vahn couldn't help feeling offended. Instead of trying to justify his compliment, however, he just shook his head and asked, "So? Are you satisfied? This place was specially constructed with the assistance of several members of the Eurasia Family. It should feel pretty comfortable, no?"Though she nodded her head in affirmation, Enne's expression didn't demonstrate anything even remotely resembling comfort. There was even a bit of fear present in her vibrant pink eyes, as, no matter how hard she tried, she was unable to influence Vahn's dreamscape. Its stability was unlike anything she had ever experienced, and, for a brief moment, she almost thought they were back in the real world.Letting his instincts guide him, Vahn extended his hand to Enne's head, gently caressing her silky red hair as he softly assured her, saying, "You worry too much. I've told you twice before. Now, let me remind you for the third time that I am, in fact, a God. I possess multiple realities inside myself, so it is only natural that my dreamscape is reminiscent of reality. If I really wanted to, I could create an entire civilization from scratch, and, unless I informed them of the truth, they would regard this as their reality. This isn't even a unique ability once you reach my level. I even know a cute little fella named Azathoth whose dreams comprise an entire multiverse..."Rather than listening to Vahn's words, Enne was more focused on the fact that he had taken it upon himself to caress her head. Even more surprising was the fact that it felt perfectly normal, almost as if it was as natural as a gentle breeze caressing her skin on a sunny day...Feeling a little unnerved by the expressionless redhead's unblinking gaze, Vahn eventually retracted his hand, adding, "We should return. I know your 'wish' is to find a comfortable place where you can sleep as much as you want. I have the perfect place in mind for such pursuits, and, once I reach the higher floors, your mother and the rest of your family will be more than welcome to join you."Though her eyes had briefly followed Vahn's hand, Enne promptly turned to meet his gaze while he was speaking. She had been taught to maintain eye contact when important people were speaking, so, until he had finished his explanation, she stared blankly at Vahn's luminescent aquamarine eyes. It was only when his lips had stopped moving that she blinked, her voice cool and flat as she asked, "How do you intend to address our need for dream energy? Mares cannot consume the energy of other Mares. Without sleeping companions, we will eventually starve to death..."Having anticipated such a question, Vahn extended his hand to press his index finger beneath the meeting point of Enne's clavicle. She was currently wearing a skimpy outfit reminiscent of the pitch-black, swimsuit-like, garments worn by succubi in various fantasy settings. This had been somewhat offputting in her 'loli' form, but, after adopting the appearance of her external self, the fabric had to stretch just to contain her rather voluminous assets...Despiting frowning in response to Vahn's actions, Enne made no attempt to stop whatever he was trying to do. She had always been the type to trust in her intuition, so, feeling neither danger nor lascivious intent, she allowed the warm energy flowing from Vahn's fingertip to enter her ethereal body. This brought her an extreme amount of comfort, but, most importantly, the sinking feeling in her stomach, the result of a long-suppressed hunger, quickly faded away.Blinking in surprise, Enne was about to ask what Vahn had done when the latter suddenly retracted his finger. Immediately thereafter, a diminutive black dot reminiscent of a beauty spot appeared at the very center of where his finger had pressed. To her surprise, she could still feel the same warmth flowing into her body, suppressing her hunger in its entirety.Amused by the hint of stupefaction in Enne's expression, a marginally more prominent smile spread across Vahn's face as he casually explained, "Though the simplest solution would be to modify your race, I have countless ways to address the problems plaguing Mares. I once gifted someone a set of rings capable of changing their gender with each successive ring. Creating a miniature formation to convert external energy into 'dream energy' is a simple matter."Opening her mouth, Enne seemed as though she wanted to say something, but, failing to find the words, she ultimately just lowered her head and traced the tiny dot with her finger. It was difficult to make out due to its position, but, with her eyesight, she was able to discern that the tiny dot was actually a remarkably complex spell circle. This actually scared her quite a bit, as, even if she were to gather every single sorcerer in the Tower, none would even come close to Vahn's level of mastery...As he had already repeated himself a number of times, Vahn resisted the urge to remind Enne of his status as a God. Instead, he snapped his fingers, and, as a result, both found themselves back in the real world. This left Enne feeling slightly disoriented, not because the transition had been rough, but because there was no discernible difference between Vahn's dreamscape and reality. The only thing that had changed was their surroundings, so, despite feeling the warmth of the person right in front of her, she couldn't completely shake the notion that everything happening was the result of a very convincing dream.With Enne clinging to him in a daze, a wry smile spread across Vahn's face as he proceeded to softly pat her back. This wasn't enough to completely restore her sensibilities, but, at the very least, it was enough to get her to stop sniffing his body. Then, with a perfect poker face, she invariably released his body before commenting, "You smell nice..." in a soft monotone.Rather than refuting the assertion, Vahn offered a curt nod in response before manifesting the Little Garden and explaining its basic functions. Shortly thereafter, he invited her to tour the interior, and, as could be expected, she was quite taken with both the First and Eighth Layers. She was especially fond of forest serving as Xerneas' habitat, so, after a quick round of introductions, Vahn prepared a small cottage to accommodate her stay. He also privately encouraged his cuddle buddies to spend some time with her, so, even if she was a natural introvert, he didn't have to worry about her feeling lonely...---With Enne safely stowed within the Little Garden, Vahn spent a number of days investigating the interior of the Frozen Waterfall to confirm that the Colorless December, the most infamous of the 13 Month Series, hadn't been sealed within. This meant, alongside the Rainbow Undecimber, White February, and Dark September, four of the 13 Month Series couldn't be accounted for. The Law of Identity was able to transform into each of them, but, as could be expected, she couldn't disclose their location due to the restrictions imposed upon them by Jahad and the Workshop.Fortunately, even without any direct action on his part, it was only a matter of time until the entire series came into Vahn's possession. Fate had a way of ensuring such things, and, even if it ultimately failed him, he could always petition Gluttony to teleport him near their location. The eldritch rabbit might not be able to disclose the information, but, so long as the request didn't violate the terms of any existing contracts, he could transport people to virtually any destination within the Tower. Even the Ascension Nexus and Jahad's Imperial Palace were no exceptions to this, so, if he really wanted to, Vahn could depart the Tower whenever he wanted.As tempting as the thought was, Vahn was content with ascending the Tower, and, at the very least, seeing what each of the Floors had to offer. He also had a number of promises to keep, so, at least for the time being, the Realms beyond the Tower would have to wait. How long was uncertain, but, at the very least, he wanted to deal with both Jahad and the Workshop before installing one of his Templates as the new Caretaker of the Tower.With such thoughts on his mind, Vahn emerged from the Frozen Waterfall to find that less than a millisecond had passed since the time of his departure. In that time, the Ancient Odd-Eyed Giant Cobra had finally noticed his disappearance, but, due to the inordinately short period of time that had passed, it hadn't even finished flicking its tongue a single time.Though he was tempted to tease the snake a bit, Vahn ultimately decided against it after seeing the resentful glimmer in the monstrous cobra's green and gold eyes. Instead, he took advantage of the fact that time had effectively stopped to reseal the Frozen Waterfall and removing the formation he had superimposed onto it. He had little interest in making things easier for Jahad and the Lo Po Bia Family, so, prior to departing the ordinarily secure region, he erased all traces of his existence. Then, moments before the flow of time returned to normal, he gave the enormous cobra a light pat on its snout before evaporating like a wisp of smoke in the wind.Briefly sensing Vahn's presence, the Ancient Odd-Eyed Giant Cobra recoiled backward, eyes wide as it looked around the area for any traces of the former's existence. Almost immediately thereafter, it felt a persistently ticklish sensation on the tip of its nose. This gave it a tremendous urge to sneeze, but, fearing it might destroy the Frozen Waterfall, it managed to uncoil itself from the giant crystal before descending into the massive lake of Shinsu below. Unfortunately, despite its best efforts, it was unable to do anything about the itching sensation until an entire hour had passed...---Finding Pram in the exact spot he had left her, Vahn ignored the chaos of their surroundings as he extended his hand towards her and said, "Let's go. I've finished my business here."Though she was starting to get used to Vahn's way of doing things, Pram couldn't help but blink in surprise when she heard his words. Despite this, she still extended her hand to grasp his, a curious glimmer in her silvery eyes as she mused, "So soon? After our previous encounters, I expected you to take a little longer~."Understanding the innuendo she was trying to make, an amused chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat as he pulled her a little closer to him. Then, before teleporting away, he directed his gaze to the remarkably attractive feline person that had been eyeing them since his arrival, saying, "Inform your superiors that I will be arriving on the 113th Floor in approximately three months. Also, unless he wants to invite destruction upon the feline people, you'll inform your Elder to behave. That man is already on my shit list. If he attempts to use this as an opportunity to suppress or eliminate some of the weaker families, he and his cohorts will pay with their lives..."Hearing Vahn badmouthing her family's elder, the raven-haired beauty adopted a venous glare, but, before she could offer so much as a word of censure, Vahn and Pram had already vanished into thin air. There wasn't even a minute spatial fluctuation to mark their passage, so, for a brief moment, the feline woman found herself at a complete loss for words. This was followed by the notion that their family should never oppose Vahn, but, due to the pride they had cultivated over hundreds of years at the time, this was quickly replaced by a feeling of indignation as she hurried to report his words to her superiors...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'The real question is...which form is her true form?','Boop the snoot~','Play stupid games and you're bound to win stupid prizes...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1964: Rampant