Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

"Mmnn...?"Feeling a hot, moist, and extremely pleasurable undulation from his lower body, Vahn opened his eyes to find a perky butt, milky white thighs, and slightly swollen yet perfectly symmetrical vulva dominating his vision. The thing that captured his attention the most, however, was the strawberry-blonde, fox-like, tail bobbing playfully as the mischievous minx massaging his testicles managed to take the full length of his not-so-little dragon into her throat."This is a hell of a way to wake up every morning..."Hearing Vahn's words, the aforementioned minx released his member from her mouth with a pop before practically sitting on his face and saying, "You're the one who made me this way. It's too late to start complaining now."Since he wasn't in a position to respond verbally, Vahn grabbed the woman's waist, anchoring her in place as his tongue invaded her steamy folds and probed perennially tight entrance. Her vagina was unique in the sense that her entrance would contract to an impenetrable nine millimeters when she was either not in the mood or feeling obstinate. Inversely, whenever she was feeling especially horny, her inner walls would roll to create a powerful suction that would forcibly essentially swallow whatever dared enter into the very depths of her remarkably moist pressure chamber.Fortunately, or perhaps not, the mischievous woman was almost always insatiably horny, so, while there had been a few incidents near the very beginning, Vahn no longer had to worry about having his tongue or penis nearly amputated whenever she tensed up or climaxed. Instead, he would get a face full of peculiar honey-flavored love juices, a surprisingly common feature among females with draconic heritage.With her body trembling from her waist to the fox-like ears protruding from the top of her head, the woman, Ureko, demonstrated a complete lack of inhibitions as she wiggled her low body and sweetly moaned, "Hnnnng~!? Your tongue is reaching all the way to my womb~! And you wonder how I ended up this way~?"Feeling a mixture of pleasure and jubilation rising from her lower body and tickling her brain, Ureko punctuated her question by placing her full weight against Vahn's face and arching her back to the point that the only thing keeping her from falling backward was the latter's hold on her waist. This was her way of telling him that she wanted his tongue to go even deeper. Instead, Vahn allowed his tongue to grow thicker, forcibly expanding her walls before a powerful vibration spread through his body and into hers."Ahahahahahaha~!"Despite laughing in an exuberant manner, almost as if she was responding to someone tickling her under the arms, the slovenly expression on Ureko's face resembled a woman in the deepest throes of pleasure. For a brief moment, her ruby-red eyes even began to roll towards the back of her head until she forcibly bit the side of her lips and remarked, "You cheeky little brat..."While it might sound odd for Ureko to refer to the man she had chosen as a 'brat', it had already been more than three years since she and Vahn entered this timeless place. Though a fair amount of this time had been spent having sex and experimenting with all manner of plays, their weakened physiques required them to rest quite often. As a result, approximately 80% of their time had been spent just resting, relaxing, messing around, and, more importantly, talking.When Ureko first learned that Vahn was only a few hundred years old, she genuinely didn't believe him. It was only when he allowed her to view much of his journey from start to finish that she began to realize just how monstrous her chosen partner truly was. After that, any lingering doubts she had regarding her decision had faded away, and, as a result, Vahn often found himself on the receiving end of a 'very' proactive half-dragon's affections.Vahn had been rather fond of this development at the start, but, after a while, Ureko, seemingly in an attempt to unnecessarily ingratiate herself to him, began to demand 'training'. His attempts to talk her out of it had failed, so, after more than three years within the sealed dimensional space, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Ureko's body had been thoroughly trained to respond to even mild stimulus. He could make her enter a heat-like state by simply staring at her, and, by snapping his fingers, a suggestion that had been planted deep within her mind would cause her sensitivity to increase with each successive snap.Demonstrating how effective this training had been, Vahn gently pressed his index finger into the pressure point beneath Ureko's navel. In response, she immediately leaned her body forward, her eyes swimming due to the sudden and involuntary change in orientation. Then, before she could even hope to recover, he lightly smacked her butt and said, "Present."As if a jolt of electricity had run through her body, Ureko jolted forward before pressing her face and body against the bed with her butt in the air. Immediately after that, with her head turned sideways and a glazed look in her eyes, she practically pried herself open with both hands before saying, "My body...is always...ready...please enjoy...your stay~" in an impassioned tone.With the entrance of Ureko's vagina visibly expanding along with her invitation, Vahn felt a sudden and instinctual urge to swallow as he positioned his glans between her glistening, ruddy-pink, folds. At that exact same moment, Ureko, matching his movements perfectly, pushed back her hips while raising her upper body in a single smooth motion. This allowed her to practically 'devour' his penis in one fell swoop, a sonorous, "Nnnnnnnn~." emanating from her throat as she resisted the urge to continue moving on her own.Though he still didn't think it suited such a proud woman, Vahn couldn't help but smile in response to Ureko's obedient display. Then, while provoking her descended womb, ever eager to receive his incomparable vital essence, he teasingly remarked, "Ever the greedy bottom..."Having recovered some of her faculties after the initial suggestions wore off, Ureko looked back with a slightly pouty expression on her face as she complained, "Mouuu...you're the one who made me this way. You'd better take responsibility..."Resisting the urge to remind her that she was the one who had constantly requested additional and more intense training, Vahn raised his right hand, middle finger and thumb pressed together as he asked, "Since today is supposed to be our last, shall we stress test the limitations of the suggestions I placed on your body and mind...?"Rather than immediately replying to Vahn's words, Ureko swallowed audibly as a mix of excitement, concern, and giddiness spread through her body. A few of their more intense training sessions had nearly traumatized her, and, were it not for the fact she genuinely believed Vahn would never harm her, she never would have been able to come this far. As for why she wanted him to train her, it was largely due to the fact that she might try and kill him the moment they leave this place. A dragon's pride couldn't be underestimated; so, since Vahn had placed them in a situation where he couldn't suppress her draconic nature, Ureko decided to undermine her own instincts by permitting him to dominate both her body and mind.Though these were the types of thoughts running through Ureko's mind, it had already been some time since she habitually replied, "Of course~." in a sensual tone. There was no way she could resist Vahn in her current state. Her body literally craved his touch, and, though she could restrain herself if she really wanted to, the truth of the matter was that she didn't. He had introduced her to a world of pleasure that most simply couldn't fathom, and, as terrifying as the descent had been, she didn't regret allowing him to irreversibly corrupt her.Comforted by the licentious sound of a persistent 'pah' that sent waves of pleasure throughout her entire body, Ureko was oblivious to the sounds of snapping that caused the fox-like ears atop her head to twitch. It was like her very existence was being overwritten by the boundless pleasure she was experiencing. The only thing that could reach her in this state was Vahn's voice, and, as a result, he was able to implement as many suggestions as he wanted without her offering even a modicum of resistance."Let's see...rather than a kitsune, how about we try turning you into a lactating catgirl? You always did enjoy it when I suckled your nipples..."Though their powers were supposed to be sealed within this sub-dimensional space, both Ureko and Vahn were still Tier 5 beings. She had previously regarded herself as a perfect existence, and, as a result, she had been unable to modify her original form. Now, however, she regarded whatever he saw fit as perfection. He just needed to make a suggestion, and, almost as if she were under the effects of the Law of Normalcy, she wouldn't find anything even remotely strange with her body.Responding to his words, the fox-like tail protruding from Ureko's backside condensed to resemble the tail of a cat. A similar phenomenon occurred atop her head, but, far more noticeable than both of these things was the fact her breasts had ballooned from modest B-Cups to remarkably maternal Ds in an instant. Almost immediately thereafter, a milky white substance began to leak from the two pale-pink protrusions at their center, followed by a slightly started gasp from the blonde bombshell as she remarked, "I'm leaking..." in a slightly melancholic yet deeply impassioned tone.Never one to leave his lovers feeling sad or lonely, Vahn flipped Ureko onto her back before taking her left nipple into his mouth. This caused a profoundly relieved expression to blossom on her face as she stroked the back of his head and said, "How cute...you're almost like a baby..."The moment the word 'baby' left Ureko's mouth, the inside of her vagina tensed with such extreme pressure that all the precum in Vahn's urethra was immediately sucked out. This was the one thing that hadn't changed about her even after three years. She desperately wanted a child, and, were it not for the fact they had agreed to wait until they departed the sub-space, he might have given her several just to satiate her extraordinary maternal instinct.It was his desire to provide her some relief that led to Vahn initially suckling Ureko's breasts. Even as far back as Danmachi, Ryuu had confessed to him how therapeutic it was to let him drink her breast milk throughout her pregnancy. It was an extremely intimate act that encouraged the production of additional breast milk whilst simultaneously helping to alleviate the tenderness associated with the production process. Thus, after hearing similar claims from several of his wives and women, suckling a lactating woman's breasts had become one of Vahn's guiltier pleasures.Despite her clarity gradually returning, a gentle and affectionate expression spread across Ureko's face as she continued to gingerly caress Vahn's hair. It didn't even cross her mind to question how her breasts had suddenly swollen to the point of producing milk. Instead, she felt a strange sense of relief seeing Vahn suckling her nipple with his eyes closed. He just seemed so content, so, much like the other girls he had questioned, she lied about how good it felt.The thing that really allowed her to immerse herself in the act was the peculiar aura of vulnerability that radiated from Vahn's body whenever he let others pamper him. He didn't seem to be aware of it himself, but, whenever he was with an older or more mature woman, there were moments when Vahn behaved very much like a spoiled child. This stimulated the maternal instincts of the girls with a strong desire to have children of their own, so, while people like Ryuu hadn't lied when they said it was a very therapeutic experience, the main beneficiary was none other than Vahn."There, there...no need to rush...we still have all the time in the world..."......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'The return of the R18...!?','What even is this chapter...','Vahn is a big baby...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After safely storing away the cozy little villa they had lived in for the past three years, Vahn guided himself and Ureko back to reality using one of the anchors he left behind. This just so happened to be a version of himself, so, after waving to the pseudo-clone and returning it to nothingness, Vahn looked around the area with a reminiscent smile on his face, remarking, "It's amazing how time can just fly by...three years now feels like a blink. Despite that, it feels like forever since I last witnessed this scene..."Though he hadn't addressed her directly, Vahn's words were obviously intended for Ureko. To his surprise, however, she didn't respond to him. Instead, she stood at his side with her head hanging down, bangs covering her eyes, absolutely silent.Remembering the discussion they had had prior to their emergence, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he said, "Tongue..." in a helpless yet commanding tone.Jolting in response to the deeply ingrained command, Ureko immediately raised her head to reveal glowing red eyes. She looked like she might attack him at any moment, yet, in spite of this, she still opened her mouth wide, chin raised, as she presented her abnormally developed canines and ruby red tongue.Wrapping his arm around the tomboyish beauty's waste, Vahn reduced the distance between them to zero, whispering, "Good girl..." before bending down to suckle on her tongue. This quickly turned into a passionate kiss that caused Ureko's body temperature to increase so drastically that Vahn was pretty sure he could crack open an egg and fry it on the small of her back.After separating their lips with a bit of effort, Vahn gazed into Ureko's deep crimson eyes, a serious expression on his face as he resisted the urge to ask if she was okay. Instead, his tone became even more severe than usual as he maintained steady eye contact and said, "Present." with a fair amount of authority infused into his voice.Though Ureko's circular pupils immediately turned into draconic slits, she didn't immediately lash out and try to attack him. She also didn't move a muscle, so, with his own aura descending like the literal Heavens, Vahn adopted a slightly aggressive tone as he said, "Ureko. Present. Now."With a violent tremble running through her body, Ureko immediately broke free from his embrace before dropping to the devastated and rocky terrain with a dazed yet heated look in her eyes. Then, despite the fact she was still wearing clothes, she tore apart the fabric before dutifully prying herself open to reveal a white-hot interior that dripped liquid hot enough to create a hissing noise when it impacted the ground. This would have terrified a normal person, but, as could be seen in his ability to create a fortress-like castle with the wave of his hand, Vahn was anything but normal.........Carrying a very contented-looking Ureko in his arms, much like the Princess she actually was, Vahn teleported back to the 199th Floor. This gave him a moment of pause, nostalgia washing over him like a warm current as he looked skyward and noticed Naruto riding on Latias's back as Latios gave chase...Noticing Vahn's sudden pause, Ureko ceased staring at her lower abdomen long enough to look up and ask, "Is something the matter?" before following his line of sight. Then, much like Vahn, a smile developed across her face as she mused, "I hope our kid gets along with your other brats..."Chuckling in response to Ureko's musings, Vahn habitually nuzzled his forehead against hers as he said, "So long as you hold that thought close to heart, it is bound to become a reality. Now, let's go. We need to explain the situation to the others before getting you settled in."Groaning like a spoiled teenager, Ureko turned her face away from him before complaining, "Why'd you have to remind me? I know I'm the one who originally targetted you, but I still can't believe I'm now a member of a massive harem...like...what even am I? A wife? A mistress? A concubine? A piece of ass you keep off to the side...?"Without a moment's hesitation, Vahn answered, "You're Ureko Mazino, an outstanding woman with one of the most resolute characters I've ever met. It is ultimately up to you to decide what you want to be. My duty is to support you to the best of my ability, regardless of the choice you make along the way. To that end, it doesn't matter if you want to reestablish your clan, travel the multiverse, or even conquer the heavens. I will always be there for you."Though she didn't blush like a normal girl, Vahn could tell Ureko from the way she rolled her eyes and failed to conceal a smile. She had defined herself by her independence, so, while her goal was to reestablish her clan, she didn't actually want to get wrapped up in the politics of governance. If anything, she just wanted to watch over their son, safeguarding him until he was ready to venture out and establish a clan of his own. After that...well, even she didn't know what she wanted to do.........Since the vast majority of his harem had already been aware of his impending 'battle' with Ureko, none of the girls were particularly surprised when Vahn showed up the pregnant half-dragoness in his arms. They were more surprised by the fact he had been gone three years, but, understanding this would be the norm in the future, they primarily focused on asking whether or not he was okay before whisking Ureko away for questioning.With the case of Ureko largely resolved, Vahn only had one pressing concern to deal with before departing the Tower. In all honesty, this number was actually closer to thirty, but, having come to the realization he didn't need to personally resolve everything on his own, Vahn was willing to let a few loose ends remain untied. Thus, with the intent of fulfilling the promise he had made near the very beginning of his journey through the Tower, Vahn waited a few days before calling Yuri to his room.Arriving less than a minute later, Vahn was unsurprised when Yuri practically burst through his door and asked, "What's up? Wanna fuck...?" with an expectant smile on her face.With a characteristically wry smile on his face, Vahn gestured for the buxom Saiyaness to come and take a seat on his lap before explaining, "We'll be leaving the Tower pretty soon. Before that, I need you to finish your Quest and gather the rest of the Thirteen Month Series. It's time for those girls to get their lives back."Though she was a little disappointed he didn't call her to have sex, the idea of battling against the current holders of the Thirteen Months brought a smile to Yuri's face. Before agreeing to go off and search, however, she wrapped her arms around Vahn's neck and unabashedly asked, "Are you going to make them a part of your harem? If so, you have to invite me along when you play with the Black March and Green April. I owe those bitches for putting me through so much shit in the past..."With an even wrier smile on his face, Vahn didn't immediately answer Yuri's question. He knew that the Black March would probably 'insist' she stay with him but he couldn't be certain how the Green April would react, much less the rest of the series. He merely wanted to free them from their curse, but, if it came down to it, he could see himself doing his best to make them happy...("Let's just hope the other Spirits aren't also lolis...")Though the majority of his women were relatively curvaceous and mature, the number of petite and borderline childlike women in Vahn's harem wasn't small. There were even times when he felt like it might be related to a hidden Innate. This might sound like complete nonsense, but, after traversing multiple Records and meeting countless young girls who were, in actuality, exponentially older than him, Vahn had his reasons for believing this was the case...Shaking that thought from his mind, Vahn decided to focus on the buxom beauty right in front of him, smiling as he said, "We'll see...". Then, before setting out to surprise a certain Commander-in-Chief, he made love to the ravenous warrior woman for the better part of an entire day.........With the 'disappearance' of her father, Adori had been so busy tending to uprisings and rebellions that she hadn't slept in weeks. This wasn't normally an issue for a High Ranker of her caliber, but, as the stress continued to pile up, bags had started to form under her eyes despite her best efforts to appear calm and implacable in front of her subordinates.Fortunately, while she had been under tremendous stress, Adori wasn't alone in her struggles. She had the direct support of Senna, and, thanks to the joint efforts of the Tu Perie, Arie, Ari, and Khun Families, things hadn't gotten completely out of hand. Rather, now that the contracts binding them had suddenly disappeared, people like Eduan and Hon were basically having a field day as they cut down anyone who attempted to take advantage of the chaos sweeping through the Tower.If there was anything Adori had to genuinely complain about, it was the fact Vahn hadn't appeared even once since the death of her father. Jahad had entrusted her with one final mission prior to his death, and, unlike the majority of now-deposed Princesses, Adori still believed in her father's dream of preserving the peace and stability of the Tower. This was something she was willing to lay her life down to achieve, so, even if she was more than a little nervous about meeting him face-to-face, she 'needed' to see Vahn before things got too out of hand.What Adori didn't expect was for a sudden presence to appear out of thin air two minutes into her first break in days. This caused her brain to pulse from the migraine she had been experiencing, but, seeing the faces of Vahn and Yuri, a substantial amount of relief washed over her mind and body as she accidentally voiced her thoughts, saying, "You certainly took your time..."Restraining a chuckle, Vahn adopted his usual carefree smile as he answered, "Had I known a beauty was waiting for me, I would have appeared a lot sooner."Punctuating his words with a wink, Vahn was marginally surprised when a bit of red spread through Adori's otherwise porcelain white cheeks. He already knew about the 'mission' Jahad had given her, but, seeing the golden-haired beauty's bashful reaction, it was clear she had been thinking about it a lot more than he anticipated...Suddenly feeling awkward, Vahn motioned to scratch the back of his head before nearly falling over when Yuri spontaneously asked, "Oh~? What's this? The infamously impassive Adori is actually able to display such a cute response? This just got a whole lot more interesting~."Despite maintaining an unflustered appearance, Adori's cheeks became noticeably redder as she shifted her gaze towards Yuri and calmly stated, "I have no idea what you're talking about..." in a soft monotone.Smiling even wider, Yuri attempted to approach Adori only for the latter to immediately manifest her Carrier and ask, "What do you think you're doing?"Without losing her smile, Yuri answered, "I should be asking you that. You're clearly having some lew-"Before Yuri could finish, Vahn promptly recalled her to the 199th Floor. He clearly wasn't going to need her to recover this particular Thirteen Month Series, so, while his duplicate vessel was dealing with her, he adopted a slightly apologetic smile and said, "Sorry about that...Yuri can sometimes be a little...brash..."With her Carrier gradually bleeding back into the void, Adori exhaled a sigh before shaking her head and saying, "No. This is my fault. As uncouth as her words might have been, there is also some truth to them. I believe you are also aware of it, correct? The final duty my father entrusted to me?"Restraining a sigh of his own, Vahn nodded his head before muttering, "Seek happiness or seduce the Sage Dragon Emperor..."Though the actual request was a lot more complicated and wordy, Vahn's words struck at the very heart of the matter. Jahad had wanted her to leave the Empire and start a journey of her own, but, understanding Adori's character, he couldn't imagine her abandoning the people and venturing out to obtain happiness. Thus, in a very roundabout way, Jahad shifted the burden of Adori's happiness onto Vahn's shoulders. By seducing him, she could not only guarantee the peace and stability of the Empire, but, by 'sacrificing' herself, she would no longer be bound by the duty that had dictated her life for the last five-thousand-years.Following a curt nod, Adori reached up to the clasps keeping her flowery cloak in place. This caused the surprisingly heavy garment to crash to the ground, and, though it didn't leave her naked, seeing her lean yet flawless physique wrapped in little more than a black and white bodysuit was quite the sight to behold. It perfectly contrasted her long golden hair, and, despite the reddening of her face, the resolute glimmer in her golden eyes implied she wouldn't simply take no for an answer.Truth be told, Vahn was expecting something like this to occur ever since he learned that the Spirit of the Golden November was none other than Adori herself. Thus, while it would have been easy for him to simply dismiss Jahad's request in its entirety, doing so would make fulfilling his promise with the other Thirteen Month Series unnecessarily difficult. After all, he couldn't force Adori to give him the Golden November. Well, he could, but that wasn't really in his nature. He had always been more of a lover than a fighter, so, after observing the nervous beauty slowly unzip her bodysuit, revealing the vast, bountiful, and untouched white expanse hidden beneath, he slowly made his way forward to lend a hand.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Good girl...','The curse of the loli-baba...','Make love, not war (UwU)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though it probably wasn't the smartest decision he ever made, Vahn ended up entrusting Eureka to the care and oversight of Android 21. It wasn't that he didn't trust Urahara, but, shortly after his and Mikoto's stint in the Toaruverse, the man ended up creating a Mod Soul using the data obtained on Magic Gods.Mod Souls, in the vast majority of Bleach Records, were artificial souls created to enable ordinary humans and even corpses to combat against Hollows. They were originally intended to be used as expendable pawns, but, due to several Mod Souls developing Egos of their own, the project was scrapped due to 'ethical concerns'. In reality, the governing body of Soul Society had been afraid that Mod Souls would be mass-produced and used to incite a rebellion, a constant threat for an organization that had stagnated to the point of cultural decay.Simply put, Urahara had basically created his own version of a 'Template' in the form of a Mod Soul infused into a Gigai. His original reason for doing this had been pure scientific intrigue, but, perhaps as a result of the memories and experiences he had inherited from Vahn, the Mod Soul's personality ended up being female. He had also talked to constantly throughout the production process, so, by the time the Mod Soul, Yuna, gained awareness, she had already irreversibly imprinted on the Little Garden's residential mad scientist.Though there hadn't been any major developments between them, everyone, including Urahara himself, was aware of how attached Yuna was to him. She was also extremely persistent, so, despite his efforts to wean her off him, it didn't take long for Yuna to strong-arm her way into a position as Urahara's Assistant. She had even gotten into a few arguments with his Zanpakuto Spirit, Benihime, so, at least for the time being, Urahara had enough troubles to deal with without having to oversee a hyper-intelligent loli.........With Eureka no longer a concern, at least for the time being, Vahn decided it was time to bite the bullet and close one of the two major loose ends remaining. To this end, he teleported to the vast wasteland that once represented the heart of Imperial power, the 134th Floor.Though some people had taken to calling it the 'Valley of the End', that had nothing to do with the reason behind Vahn's visit. No. His business was with a specific individual, who, after hearing about the battle between him and Jahad, ventured to the 134th Floor to see the devastation for herself.Since he could now sense and locate virtually anyone and anything within the Tower, Vahn was able to manifest directly behind his target. This would have normally earned him an 'affectionate' punch, but, seemingly anticipating that he would appear, the lithe Half-Dragoness remained seated as she asked, "How long did the fight last? With devastation like this, I doubt it actually continued for three full days..."After carefully considering where and how he should sit, Vahn succeeded in reducing some of the tensions in Ureko's body by plopping down behind her and wrapping his arms around her exposed abdomen. She had been secretly afraid that he might have changed his mind, and, knowing about the existence of Templates, she was lamenting the possibility that he might try and pawn her off to someone he had casually manifested out of thin air. This would have been a substantial blow to her pride, so, while he had actually considered it, Vahn ultimately decided against it after remembering his promise with her Data Self."Rather than three days, it would be more accurate to say the battle ended in three moves. The only reason it took so long for the Floor to open was because there was very little Shinsu left by the time Fenrir finished absorbing it. I needed to borrow Shinsu from the other Floors just to make this place habitable again."While giggling in a surprisingly feminine manner, Ureko leaned into Vahn's chest, head tilted back as she adopted a radiant smile and mused, "As expected of the man I chose..."Returning a smile of his own, Vahn resisted the temptation to simply nod his head in affirmation and instead lowered his lips to meet Ureko's. At the same time, the fabric of space and time began to distort around them until they were contained within their own isolated sub-dimension, a world all their own...Though she sensed what was happening, Ureko's initial response was to hook her left hand around Vahn's head in order to prolong their kiss. She would never admit it but kissing had always been her weakness since it was the most intimate thing she had ever done prior to her bonding sessions with Yuri. She might dress up in relatively skimpy clothing, generally consisting of shorts and a bikini-like top, but, much like Nero, her primary reason for doing this was pride. She enjoyed showing off, and, to a lesser extent, she wanted to give people a sample of what they could obtain if they were strong enough to actually defeat her...Hooking his hand around the interior of Ureko's elbow, Vahn had to use a bit of force to pry away her arm. When their lips separated, a thin line of saliva briefly connected them before being licked away by the hungry-looking woman nestled within his embrace. Her eyes glistened like a predator that had just stumbled upon its favorite prey, but, before she could say anything, Vahn beat her to the punch, his voice low and velvety smooth as he whispered, "I have come to claim you..."Feeling her pulse beginning to rapidly accelerate, a challenging smile develop across Ureko's face as she attempted to retort, "Tough words coming from a guy-"Without waiting for her to finish, Vahn sealed Ureko's lips a second time, this time using a bit of force and a fair amount of technique. She was severely lacking in practical experience, so, despite all her power, Ureko remained on the defensive the entire time. By the time they separated, Vahn had her leaning back, supported by his right arm and leg as he stroked her lower abdomen and traced his fingers along the band of her shorts.With the blonde-beauty staring up at him with glistening red eyes, panting gasps emanating from her throat, Vahn adopted a stern yet affectionate tone as he said, "I didn't come here to fight. You have belonged to me from the moment you bore my crest and decided to make me your target. I came here today, not to determine which of us is superior, but to claim what is mine."Since he knew Ureko's innermost concern was that he was just going with the flow and didn't really care about her, Vahn decided that the simplest solution was to shatter her expectations completely by claiming her as he saw fit. This had absolutely nothing to do with instinct, tradition, or any other complicated matters. She was an amazing woman with an interesting character and an appearance that not even the greatest artists in the Record would be able to capture. He wanted her at his side so that is why he came here today. Not to conquer, but to collect...After several seconds of catching her breath, Ureko adopted an inordinately serious expression of her own, swallowing her saliva before saying, "That isn't how this works...you have to prove you're stronger than me. You can't just skip to the end..."Adopting an amused yet slightly mischievous smile, Vahn circled his fingers around Ureko's navel as he mused, "It seems that kiss really did a number on you. You're telling me you still haven't noticed? This isn't just any sub-dimensional space. No. It is something far more complex than that..."With an expression of profound confusion on her face, Ureko attempted to sense what Vahn was talking about only to discover that she couldn't. This caused her eyes to immediately widen, not because her senses were being blocked by some oppressive force, but because she couldn't use them at all.While tracing his fingers up the line of her body, stopping just beneath the band of her bikini-like top, Vahn explained, "In this place, titles such as the Sage Dragon Emperor and the daughter of the Divine Dragon Emperor simply don't exist. We're just a man and a woman, two people coexisting in a world beyond the concepts of space and time..."Fortunately, while his words weren't exactly a lie, Vahn could still access the system functions of The Path while he and Ureko were trapped. This allowed him to store her top in his Inventory, and, more importantly, it was really the only way they could escape once everything had been settled. Even his powers were completely sealed at the moment, and, were it not for the fact he had left a substantial number of 'anchors' back in reality, freeing themselves from the sealed dimension would take tens, if not hundreds, of years.Feeling panic for the first time in thousands of years, Ureko was about to demand that Vahn return them to the real world when the latter, once again, sealed her lips. This time, however, she began to strike his shoulder and side in protest, but, as his words had implied, her strikes possessed none of the might she had cultivated over the last thirty-thousand-years. Instead, she felt an aching pain in her wrist and a burning sensation emanating from her knuckles. Vahn's persistent kissing was also depriving her of oxygen, so, before even a minute had passed, Ureko was shocked to discover that she was already completely exhausted.With Ureko's protests turning into powerless smacks, Vahn pulled away in order to catch his own breath, an apologetically wry developing across smile his face as he gazed into her passion-filled yet horrified eyes. She looked like she was on the verge of tears, but, perhaps as a sequelae of her draconic instincts, her face had turned a deep shade of crimson as her body gradually heated within his embrace.In a bid to both calm her down and display his affection, Vahn gingerly brushed aside a few strands of hair clinging to Ureko's face as he softly asserted, "Your raw power isn't what made you such an amazing woman, Ureko. It was your character, your unyielding spirit, and the kindness that allowed you to help others even when you, yourself, had lost everything. This place might have robbed us of our power but it hasn't changed who we are..."Noticing the fear and uncertainty contained within Ureko's eyes even as he was reaching the end of his statement, Vahn's expression became progressively more guilty until he punctuated his guiding words by saying, "If you ask it of me, I will take you away from this place in an instant. I just wanted us to be closer without all the restrictions of race and circumstance...sorry...I..."Seeing the guilt contained in Vahn's eyes as he looked away from her for the first time, a conflicted look instantanly marred Ureko's counteance. A part of her wanted nothing more than to leave this god-forsaken place, but, hearing him both apologize and offer to release her, a much larger part of her felt genuinely offended. He had also just talked up the traits that made her a so-called 'amazing woman', so, if she were to demand he take her back, she would effectively be admitting defeat and running away...Adopting an accusatory glare, Ureko muttered, "I don't know if you're doing this intentionally or if you're just an idiot, but, if you make a second offer like that, I'll spare no effort to kill you once we get out of here. You're the one who decided on this course of action so you dam well better follow it through to the end. Don't tell me you got cold feet just because I got a little spooked? And here I thought you came to claim me...pathetic..."Turning to meet Ureko's gaze, Vahn found himself at a loss for words when the former pulled his face close, hands gripping his head as she forcibly seized his lips. If not for the awkward angle he had forced her into, she might have actually pushed him down and seized the initiative for herself. This was her way of telling him, "If you aren't going to do it, I will", so, after quickly recovering from his stupor, Vahn did his best to regain the initiative against the suddenly assertive half-dragoness.........(A/N: I wasn't feeling well today so I ended up going back to sleep shortly after waking up. Sorry for the delay.)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2031: The Duality of Care and Guidance