Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

After moving a few rooms over, Black Rabbit tried to ease some of the awkwardness she was feeling by asking, "If you don't mind my asking, what Gifts do you possess? It's embarrassing to admit, but I wasn't really able to follow the conversation between you and Shiroyasha-sama."Chuckling lightly, Vahn casually waved his hand, tens-of-thousands of Gift Cards appearing as he said, "It would be easier to identify which Gifts I don't possess. Even then, I could probably come up with something."Gawking in response to the truly ludicrous display, Black Rabbit's left ear bent slightly as the other one twitched. It was quite an adorable reaction, but, before Vahn could even think about teasing her, she suddenly shouted, "What the heck!? Even Floor Masters don't possess this many Gifts! Are you for real...!?"Shrugging his shoulders, Vahn returned the Gift Cards to his body before sitting down and asking, "So? What's the deal with your Community? I know I already agreed to lend a hand, but it would be helpful to know what I'm getting myself into."Recovering from her shock almost instantaneously, Black Rabbit coughed to clear her throat before explaining, "Since you are someone Shiroyasha-sama trusts, I will do my best to be truthful. You see, I'm a member of a Community called the No Names. We ended up losing our name and flag after a group of Demon Lords targetted us in a Gift Game. Many years ago, we were one of the most well-known Communities in the entire Little Garden. Now, the laws of the Central Network prevent most people from even remembering who we were. Even I can't recall what our original name was..."Seeing Black Rabbit's ears droop, the only thing preventing Vahn from caressing the space between them was the distance separating them. This caused his fingers to tremble slightly, but, suppressing it with his willpower, he was able to appear unperturbed as he softly remarked, "I see...that sounds rather unpleasant..."Nodding her head in agreement, Black Rabbit answered, "Indeed. People who use Gift Games to mess with other people's memories are cruel. To make matters even worse, most of the Players in our Community were either exiled, enslaved. Since then, the No Names has been comprised almost entirely of children. Even our Leader, Master Jin, is only ten years old. As for the other 121 children, the eldest is a kitsune girl named Lily while everyone else is between the ages of 4 and 9..."Blinking several times in a mixture of surprise and incredulity, Vahn asked, "How? How are two ten-year-old children able to look after and care for 120 other children? And this has been going on for nearly two years? It's simply not possible."Adopting an extremely melancholic look, a stark contrast to the forced smile on her face, Black Rabbit explained, "We do our best to help each other each and every day...Shiroyasha-sama was also kind enough to make me the Thousand Eyes' exclusive Judge Master. There are times when she teases me and forces me to dress up and cosplay, but Shiroyasha-sama is actually a very kind and caring person towards the people she cares about..."Raising his brows, Vahn shifted his attention towards a seemingly empty point in space. At the same time, back in her room, an impish smile appeared across Shiroyasha's face as she waved her hand at the image reflected on her television screen.Returning his attention to Black Rabbit, Vahn adopted his characteristically soothing tone as he said, "I see...that explains Shiroyasha's confidence. Even if I did my best to remain natural, there's no way I could simply ignore a Community filled with kids. Once the girls have finished resting, you should introduce me to your Leader. I'm not entirely sure what I can do for them just yet, but, in the grand scheme of things, there isn't much I can't do."After seeing Vahn pull out a stack of Gift Cards taller than she was, Black Rabbit didn't doubt the veracity of his claim. Her only real doubts were regarding her ability to repay his kindness, as, even if he was unbelievably generous, there was always a limit to the effort people were willing to put in on someone else's behalf. If they didn't give anything back, they would become entirely dependent on him...Though there was an obvious answer, Black Rabbit didn't believe she would be able to repay Vahn's kindness on her own. In fact, she would actually be the one benefitting in that particular scenario as she was currently the last remaining member of her species. If Vahn truly possessed the capacity to help restore her people, there was literally nothing she could offer of equivalent value...Intuiting Black Rabbit's train of thought from the complexity of her aura and emotions, Vahn's smile became slightly wry as he remarked, "I see that you're the type that overthinks things. I'm probably not the best person to be saying this, but you shouldn't look at the world in terms of fair and equal exchanges. Everything has a different value to different people. I help people because I enjoy doing so, not because I expect anything in return. In other words, I'm just being selfish. If you really want to repay me, just continue being a good person. You spent the last two years providing for a group of 122 children. You deserve every bit of help people are willing to give."Though her hair was already pink, it quickly became a more luminous color as Black Rabbit stared back at Vahn with a beet-red, slightly teary-eyed expression. The last two years really hadn't been easy, and, though she would never admit it, there had been times when she considered just giving up. The only reason she hadn't was because the children were relying on her. Her entire family had been wiped out more than two hundred years ago so she understood, better than most, how sad it was to lose the people you relied upon. Thus, no matter how difficult things became, she continued to wear a smile so that the children wouldn't have to worry.Hearing Vahn's kind and considerate words, even Black Rabbit was surprised by how relieved she felt. He was someone that even Shiroyasha, one of the most powerful residents in the entire Divine Realm, regarded as capable. Hearing that he would support them caused her to feel as though a tremendous weight had been removed from her shoulders. Thus, for the first time in a very long time, she ended up crying tears of relief, sadness, hope, and tremendous loss in front of someone else.........After nearly an hour of emotional release, Black Rabbit's hair had returned to a rich and creamy blue as she absentmindedly stared off into space. Vahn had hugged her shortly after she began crying. His care and warmth caused her to cry even harder, but, after a while, she began to calm down in response to his persistent and gentle caress. It was unlike anything she had experienced, and, though it caused her quite a bit of embarrassment in the beginning, she quickly got used to it."You're so warm..."Speaking the first thought that had entered her mind in the past ten minutes, a not-so-subtle blush appeared across Black Rabbit's face as Vahn responded with a light chuckle. At the same time, he, very gently, massaged the interior of her ears with his thumb, rhythmically circling his finger as he mused, "I get that a lot..."With her ears twitching, more so from his words than the actual touching, Black Rabbit's expression became marginally more 'aware' as she muttered, Oh yeah...going by Shiroyasha-sama's words, I'm guessing you had a large harem back in the lower realms? What happened to all of them? Did you really leave them behind just to come to the Divine Realm...?"Without any hesitation whatsoever, Vahn answered, "Of course not. I'm quite greedy, you see? Most of my wives, lovers, and children are currently residing within my Internalized Realm. There, the flow of time has been reduced so that a single day inside is roughly ten years outside. Once I have made adequate preparations, I imagine some of them will want to come out to play..."Blinking in surprise, Black Rabbit extricated herself from Vahn's embrace, staring into his eyes as she asked, "You brought all of them with you? That...that shouldn't be possible..."Gesturing in dismissal, Vahn cheekily replied, "I'm the God of Infinite Possibilities. I don't particularly care what others say is impossible. Don't worry though. I'm not going to destroy the balance of the Little Garden by summoning millions of people and waging war. I'll most likely continue doing my own thing until I either reach the single-digit Gates or find a way to supersede the Little Garden in its entirety. As for what happens after that...well, even I can't say for certain...""You're serious about reaching the one-digit Gates? Even Shiroyasha-sama was unable to surpass Rank 10. I don't doubt you, but you shouldn't underestimate the deities who preside over the Little Garden..."As the heiress of the entire Moon Rabbit, the 'aristocrats' that served only the Gods, Black Rabbit was intimately familiar with the power possessed by some of the most powerful beings in the Little Garden. Their Patron God, Indra, was only Rank 14, yet, in spite of this, he was capable of producing lightning capable of annihilating higher metaversal structures, each containing a functionally infinite number of multiverses.Though he was tempted to tease her for trying to change the subject, Vahn just smiled in response to Black Rabbit's words, caressing her head as he said, "Don't worry. I never truly underestimate my opponents. I just trust in myself and my ability to achieve the goals I set for myself. Even if I fail, I'll just pick myself back up and try again. I don't quit. Not really."Seeing the unfettered confidence contained within Vahn's gaze, Black Rabbit couldn't help believing in his words. He didn't speak with any traces of arrogance. Instead, his words came across as casual, almost as if he were discussing the weather outside. In other words, rather than telling her about his dreams and ambitions, he was basically just making an observation..."You really are powerful, aren't you...?"Chuckling in response to the timid bunny's remark, Vahn continued to caress her head as he mused, "At times, I actually feel a little too powerful..."Shaking his head, Vahn preempted any response Black Rabbit might have had by rising to his feet and saying, "The girls just got out of the bath a little while ago. It's been a few hours since they had anything to eat so I want to prepare something before they go to bed. Care to join me?"Staring at Vahn's extended hand, Black Rabbit only hesitated for a moment before grabbing it, a radiant smile developing across her face as she exclaimed, "Of course~! Even if you don't expect any kind of repayment, the least I can do is help you with things like this! If there's ever anything I can help with, anything at all, you need only say the word~!"Pulling the blue-haired bunny with a bit of force, Vahn drew her into his embrace, startling her quite a bit as he brought his face to within three centimeters of hers and said, "Careful with your words. I wasn't joking when I said I was greedy..."With her hair and face immediately turning a bright shade of pink, Black Rabbit found herself at a loss for words. Vahn, taking advantage of her stupor, planted a kiss on her forehead before smiling as he promptly released her. This ended up being something of a mistake, as, immediately after he released her, Black Rabbit fell onto her butt, steam rising from her head as her face turned bright crimson.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn Kaiba casually showing off his card collection...','Imagine being a single mother trying to take care of 122 kids o_o...','Black Rabbit.EXE has stopped working...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After cooking up the girls a light meal and sending them off to bed, Vahn spent a few hours just chatting with Shiroyasha as Black Rabbit ran off to act as a Judge Master for various Gift Games.Though they mainly specialized in the sale and exchange of information, Thousand Eyes was also the primary regulatory organization between the 4 and 7-Digit Gates of the East Side. Each of the stores were connected through the same dimensional space, so, whenever a request for an official judge came in, Black Rabbit was immediately dispatched to make sure everything was conducted fairly.The difference between a Judge Master and a Host Master, the colloquial term given for anyone with the capacity to host a Gift Game, was that Moon Rabbits were the only species connected to the Central Network of the Little Garden. This allowed them to immediately detect when rules were broken, either indirectly or advertently. In such instances, the person who violated the rules would immediately lose the game. She could even put a game on hold. Thus, as the last surviving Moon Rabbit, Black Rabbit's abilities were highly sought after by Communities hosting highbrow or high stakes Gift Games.Fortunately, Shiroyasha's [Omnipresent Television] perfectly suited her version of omniscience. It basically allowed her to spy on anyone or anything within the Little Garden, and, much like Vahn's ability to freely navigate his memories, she was able to control the 'camera' with her thoughts. She used this to keep track of Black Rabbit's movements throughout the Little Garden, and, at least in this particular instance, she was using it to tease Vahn."Pretty cool, huh? Since I'm the one who developed the enchantments, they don't work on anything directly linked to me."Despite rolling his eyes, Vahn didn't take his eyes away from the screen as Shiroyasha manipulated the 'camera' to follow Black Rabbit around at an anime-style 'upskirt' angle. It was actually a sight to behold, but, as someone who had perceived the bodies of countless people during his journey through the Records, Vahn's voyeuristic tendencies had faded away quite some time ago. He was only really attracted to women who 'wanted' him to look at them, and, while he and Black Rabbit were making decent progress, he didn't get off on something as mundane as seeing her panties.Clicking her tongue, Shiroyasha pressed a button on her remote that caused Black Rabbit's clothes to appear transparent. This caused Vahn's expression to morph into a deadpan as he looked toward her and remarked, "You're well aware of her past. Do you really think it is appropriate for you to-""Shove it up your butt, dragon brat. I'm not doing any harm. Besides, even if I'm not looking, I can still 'see' everything. You know exactly what I'm talking about so cut me some slack. I'm just trying to have a bit of fun."Shaking his head, Vahn decided to withhold his comment. He knew Shiroyasha was telling the truth, and, even without the [Omnipresent Television], she could still see everything. In other words, much like himself, she was limiting her abilities to make life more interesting.Regaining her cheeky, imp-like smile, Shiroyasha rolled to a seated position before asserting, "Now that we're alone, I'm curious. Have you had sex with that 'Template' you made of me? Or, better yet, have you pretended to be me whilst having sex? I want all the juicy details."Since she didn't have to be looking at the television to know what was taking place, Shiroyasha could easily carry on a conversation. She also considered herself something of a connoisseur when it came to various perversions, so, after witnessing the spectacle that was Vahn's love life, she was 'understandably' interested in the specifics.Raising his brows, Vahn was about to ask why she was suddenly interested in his personal affairs when Shiroyasha beat him to the punch, explaining, "It's just a healthy curiosity, really. My words weren't an invitation to add me to your bucket list if that's what you're worried about. Though, if you transformed into Black Rabbit...I wouldn't mind playing with you a bit~."Licking her lips, Shiroyasha looked like she might pounce on him the moment he transformed. Instead, Vahn remained as is, a wry smile on his face as he answered, "No and No. I've only spoken with Rimuru a handful of times ever since they entered one of my Actualized Worlds. I also identify as a man, so, even though I can transform into a woman, I tend to avoid it. I'm comfortable enough in my sexuality to admit I have a bit of experience with such things, but it doesn't even scratch the surface of my exploits as a man."Not expecting Vahn to be so 'open', Shiroyasha's expression showed genuine surprise, her cat-like eyes scrutinizing him with equal parts curiosity and amazement."Are you, perchance, bragging...?"Responding with a teasing smile and a playful wink, Vahn mused, "I have good reason to. Though my actual Luck parameter is terrible, I consider myself to be one of the most fortunate people in all realities. Not only am I fortunate enough to cross paths with innumerable amazing women, but, for a variety of reasons, I have been given the privilege to love many. Even now, despite possessing no intentions towards her, I'm being set up with Black Rabbit. You clearly had your reasons for thinking that was a good idea, so, you tell me. Do I have the right to brag~?"Though she was originally going to accuse Vahn of being cheeky, Shiroyasha began laughing in a strange, "Yohohohoho~" like manner before flipping out her fan, covering her mouth, and saying, "You really are something special. With the exception of yours truly, the vast majority of perverts are actually pretty timid when it comes to discussing their exploits. I wonder, does your bravado come from being a dragon? Or is it something else...?"Moving the fingers of his left hand in a supernatural display of dexterity, Vahn maintained his smile as he answered, "People called me Sage Aldrnari and Godhand long before I became known as the Sage Dragon Emperor. When it comes to bestowing pleasure, relaxation, and comfort, I have reason to believe my skills are unmatched. If I got serious, I could even mold a person like soft clay without harming them in the slightest."Punctuating his words, Vahn manifested a radiant golden Gift Card with the finesse of a magician before flicking it towards her. This caused her snaggletoothed smile to briefly fade, but, once she saw what was on the card, her eyes widened quite as she fell backward, literally rolling on the floor and laughing...-----------------------------------------------[Record of Origin: Godhand]Rank: ImmeasurableFunction: Designates the holder as a Progenitor who has mastered massage techniques to the point of transcending reason. So long as there is no malicious intent, there is nothing the user cannot achieve with a bottle of oil and a massage bed. Rather than comparing your skills to others, all other people's skills are compared to yours.-----------------------------------------------Though his [Hands of Nirvana] had been reduced to S-Rank, this was largely due to its origins as a medical technique. There were quite a few Gods, Asuras, and even Demon Lords with truly ludicrous healing skills so it was only natural that the [Hands of Nirvana] would have its rank reduced when it was, quite literally, being compared to every other medical technique in existence. Fortunately, this was only a temporary arrangement, and, once he gained some experience using it on higher-tiered beings, Vahn was confident he could restore it to SSS-Rank...Finished with her laughing fit, Shiroyasha sat back up, eyes glistening like stars as she said, "I never expected you to pull out a Record of Origin related to something so hilarious. Do you have any idea how rare these things are? It basically signifies that every other massage technique in existence now originates from you. If you wanted to, you could completely redefine how people in all worlds view massaging. Heck, you could even proclaim yourself as the principle 'God of Massaging' and history would change to reflect that. Tell me, do you have any other Records of Origin? I'm really curious to know."With the aid of Sis, Vahn was able to identify two more Records of Origin. He kept one hidden away, but, knowing Shiroyasha would be interested in the other, he passed it over, saying, "I believe this is the one you're looking for...?"Accepting the card, Shiroyasha's eyes widened even more so than before. After all, the card in her hand was literally called [Record of Origin: Vahn Aldrnari Mason]. In other words, Vahn truly was a singularity, the first of his kind in all of creation. Others might have a similar name, but, much like the various Heroes, Gods, Deities, Dragons, and Demons found within the Little Garden, there was always a single individual that served as the basis for every other entity with the same name.Figuring she should return the favor, Shiroyasha manifested a total of three golden cards before passing over one and musing, "You're not the only one who is special, brat."-----------------------------------------------[Record of Origin: White Night Demon]Rank: SSSFunction: Designates the holder as the personification of the Geocentric Model. Though the Rank was reduced due to the popularity of the Heliocentric Model and non-planar worlds, the holder is still recognized as one of the original Solar Deities.Feats: The White Night Demon has only ever suffered three defeats. The first culminated in the creation of night and day. The second is responsible for the concepts of morning, afternoon, and evening. The third represents the first eclipse, the transition from Divine to Demonic.-----------------------------------------------Though he had already been aware of Shiroyasha's identity, Vahn couldn't help feeling a bit of awe towards the petite Demoness smiling back at him. He never even imagined that he might encounter a being that was the personification of something as abstract yet universal as the day-night cycle. It indicated that Shiroyasha's existence was fundamentally related to the passage of time in all worlds, and, depending on the decisions she made, she could drastically alter how every being in the Lower Realms viewed their home star.Handing the card back, Vahn's eyes briefly shifted towards the other two golden cards in her hand as he said, "Impressive. I mean, I knew you were amazing but it seems I may have underestimated you a bit..."Noticing Vahn's gaze, Shiroyasha slipped her other two Records of Origin into the overlapping folds of her kimono as she replied, "Don't worry. I'm used to it. Ever since that bastard Nicolaus proposed the idea of the Heliocentric Model, my Origin has become increasingly obscure. I also hate standing out, a stark contrast to arrogant assholes like Apollo and copycats like Amaterasu. Fortunately, I still possess more than half of the Principal Sun Authorities so it doesn't matter how much those brats kick and scream. They'll never shine the brightest~."Despite her diminutive height, Shiroyasha was able to emit an aura that would make the Amaterasu Vahn encountered in the Nasuverse appear 'small'. It wasn't happenstance that had allowed her to secure place as the Rank 10, and, while he wasn't sure if she had overcome the boundary between Tiers 5 and 6, she had to be close.Offering an appreciative smile, Vahn remarked, "Amazing..." with all the sincerity he could muster. This caused Shiroyasha to rub the underside of her nose with the back of her right index finger, a massive grin on her face as she playfully restored, "I know, right~?"Nodding his head in affirmation, Vahn was prepared to offer her a bit more praise when Shiroyasha suddenly discarded her ha lolita dress in a single motion. Then, with an even larger grin on her face, she struck what was undoubtedly supposed to be a sexy pose as she eagerly exclaimed, "Now then! You've tempted me with a good time. Let's put those 'immeasurable' skills to the test. Sculpt me~!"......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Shiroyasha, Goddess of Voyeurism...','Immeasurable...','Run (*bass drops*)')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"Okay then, enough playing around. Why don't the two of you take a seat? There are a few things I need to explain and I'm certain Black Rabbit has a lot to say as well."Surprised by Shiroyasha's words, Black Rabbit exclaimed, "Wah? Was this all just a joke!? Shi-ro-ya-sha-sa-ma...!?"Pulling out a fan from nowhere, Shiroyasha used it to cover the lower half of her face as she said, "I already said it before, didn't I? I wasn't joking. We just have more important things to discuss. Now, sit down and be a good little Black Rabbit. And you. How long are you going to keep me waiting? I want snacks. Chop chop."Though he stared at the petite Demoness with a half-lidded expression, Vahn ultimately pulled out a few trays of snacks and a tea set before sitting down and asking, "So? What's this all about? If you wanted me to help out your friend, why turn me loose in the first place?"Instead of answering Vahn's question, Shiroyasha sampled a few of the snacks he set out, a happy smile on her face as she nibbled away at cookies like a chipmunk. It wasn't until Black Rabbit took a seat next to him that she stated, "It's complicated. The simple explanation is that, unlike you, I am a truly neutral party. My abilities allow me to know everything that is taking place in the Little Garden, including the movements of my would-be enemies. Unfortunately, unless the person I am talking to can pay the appropriate price, I cannot reveal what I know. In other words, there are a lot of things I want to tell you. However, unless you purchase the information, I'm forced to continue acting as an observer. It's quite stressful, you know~?"Despite the lackadaisical nature of her words, Shiroyasha couldn't prevent her aura from flaring up as she mentioned how stressful her position was. This went unnoticed by Black Rabbit, but, thanks to his extrasensory perception, Vahn could tell she was genuinely frustrated."That doesn't really explain your behavior. Were you trying to test my character or something? If I'm not mistaken, you've been keeping tabs on me for quite some time. You should-"Interrupting before Vahn could finish, Shiroyasha stated, "I'm glad you brought that up. I find it odd that you appeared in the Tower right around the time that the No Names lost their banner. Tell me, just what are you? How did you even know about the Divine Realm when all information pertaining to its existence is highly restricted? You shouldn't even be able to perceive our existence, much less emulate the beings that exist here."Pausing for a brief moment, Vahn quickly organized his thoughts before asking, "Is this an exchange of information? Similar to yourself, there are restrictions placed on the knowledge and information I can reveal to others. In fact, the protections around my soul are so powerful that even the strongest beings in existence would self-destruct if they attempted to pry into my mind."Squinting her eyes, Shiroyasha mused, "Oh? And what, pray tell, do you know about the strongest beings in existence? And yes, you can consider this an information exchange."Returning a smile of his own, Vahn waved his hand to produce magical holograms of the most powerful and influential beings in the Divine Realm. His research hadn't been that comprehensive, but he knew enough not to embarrass himself.Noticing the mild shock in Shiroyasha's golden gaze, Vahn's smile became somewhat teasing as he went on to explain, "I'm afraid there isn't any information you could offer that would qualify you to learn the true nature of my existence. The simplest explanation is that I am related to the origin, or, more specifically, the identity of all things..."Though he had never been comfortable with transforming into females, Vahn punctuated his words by transforming into the adult version of Shiroyasha before quickly cycling through several people she was intimately familiar with. This caused Black Rabbit to do a double, triple, and quadruple take, but, as the focus of his demonstration, Shiroyasha's expression became uncharacteristically serious as she asked, "Are you telling me your Origin is Identity itself...?"Shaking his head, Vahn returned to his original appearance before explaining, "No. I wasn't beating around the bush when I said I was 'related' to identity. However, it is merely a part of my existence. In truth, I'm still trying to learn about myself. All I know with any reasonable degree of certainty is this exact moment. I'm sure you've already reached this conclusion yourself, but my existence is a singularity within Space, Time, and Fate. I can interact with the Past and Future, but, when it comes down to it, I am a being that only exists within the Present."Having spent quite a bit of time searching for other versions of Vahn, Shiroyasha didn't doubt his words in the slightest. Even the timeline he existed in flowed at a similar rate to the Divine Realm, almost as if his existence had somehow linked the Tower to the Little Garden...Realizing she had stopped eating, Shiroyasha picked up a sunflower-shaped cookie, biting the edge as she pointed out, "If you are what you claim to be, shouldn't you already know what I summoned you? I imagine that's why you appeared when you did, right? I mean, that can't all be a coincidence. You clearly had something in mind when you drew my attention."Adopting a serious expression of his own, Vahn shook his head, stating, "As I said previously, I don't know the future. I only learned of your existence when I was familiarizing myself with my abilities. At that time, the only thing I cared about was earning the attention of a being in the Divine Realm. You just seemed like the best candidate due to your nature. As for the answer to your question. Well, it's simple. Even if I am capable of knowing everything, I simply don't like having all the answers. LIfe is a hell of a lot more interesting when there are surprises."As someone who was burdened by her own omniscience, Shiroyasha couldn't help but agree with Vahn's sentiment. One of the reasons she had given up her power as a Demon God was because it was simply too easy to do whatever she wanted. Life had become boring, and, no matter how much she pushed herself, she couldn't overcome the ancient monsters standing at the pinnacle of power in the Little Garden. The top nine positions had only changed twice since the literal dawn of time, so she eventually just got tired of trying.Feeling that she had a bit in common with the man seated across from her, the smile returned to Shiroyasha's face as she mused, "Well, I can't say I disagree with you. Having too much power is a pain in the ass, but it's nothing compared to possessing too much knowledge."Nodding his head in affirmation, Vahn was about to say something when Black Rabbit chimed in, hand raised sheepishly as if she were a student interrupting a lecture to say, "Ummm...why does it feel like I'm out of my depths here? I'm so confused..."Amused by Black Rabbit's behavior, a light chuckle escaped Vahn's throat as Shiroyasha snickered like an imp. This caused the aforementioned rabbit to pale as she suddenly had the impression she was trapped in a room with two monstrously powerful entities that could do whatever they wanted without consequence.Guiding the conversation back to the original subject, Shiroyasha covered the lower half of her face with her fan before explaining, "Well, the simplest answer is that I brought you here as insurance. A threat to creation itself is bound to appear at some point in the near future. We've already prepared a countermeasure against it, but it never hurts to be safe. You're also pretty interesting so I thought it would be fun to have you around. As for why I'm trying to pair you with Black Rabbit, well, I don't think that requires further explanation. It's only a matter of time before you sink your teeth into her so I figured I might as well play matchmaker. Truth be told, I've wanted to push down Black Rabbit myself for quite some time. Unfortunately, she doesn't seem to reciprocate my feelings..."Adopting an expression of mock melancholy, Shiroyasha wiped away a non-existent tear from her eye before taking a sip from her tea and adding, "There are still around seven months remaining until the third generation group of Problem Children appears. I'm not going to ask you to support them, but I would appreciate it if you gave them your guidance. As for the matter of Black Rabbit's Community, that's between the two of you. My position prevents me from intervening. If you want more information about her circumstances, you'll have to ask her."Seemingly finished with what she had to say, Shiroyasha manifested a remote from out of thin air before turning on her rather dated-looking television. Then, as if the two of them were empty air, she pulled the tray of snacks over before lying down on her side and supporting her head with her hand. She truly couldn't interfere with matters related to another person's Community except under specific circumstances, so, even if she could listen in, she couldn't provide any feedback.Since Shiroyasha had been seated directly across from him, Vahn could have looked up her skirt if he really wanted to. In fact, he was pretty sure she was inviting him to do just that. Instead, he just shook his head before looking towards the befuddled Black Rabbit and asking, "Is there someplace else we can talk? It might not matters since Shiroyasha can listen in on everything we're saying, but it would certainly be less awkward..."Responding with an awkward laugh, Black Rabbit pushed down the front of her skirt as she stood up and answered, "Follow me. There are plenty of spare rooms in the Thousand Eyes estate. I even have my own if-"Realizing the implications of inviting a man to her room, Black Rabbit quickly covered her mouth before the words could escape. Shiroyasha's words had been a bit of an exaggeration, but it wasn't inaccurate to say that Moon Rabbits were very 'excitable. Her pink hair color was an attestation to that fact, and, though she would never say it out loud, Vahn was easily one of the most handsome men she had ever met. If he could truly transform into a member of her race, she really might not be able to hold back...Restraining the urge to pat Black Rabbit's head, Vahn was the first to exit the room after exchanging casual waves with Shiroyasha. There was no reason to rush things, and, if what Shiroyasha said was true, it really was just a matter of time before he bit into Black Rabbit. She possessed an aroma that could only be described as a fresh breeze through a verdant forest. For reasons he suspected to be related to his early days in Danmachi, this aroma tickled his heart and mind in a way that made him just want to be near her. For now, however, he would help to resolve some of her problems so that he wouldn't have to feel guilty about what they might do in the future...Following Vahn's departure with her ruby-red eyes, Black Rabbit's ears and tail twitched in a not-so-subtle manner. Moon Rabbits were the servants of the Gods, and, despite his aura being sealed, she was vaguely aware of the Divinities he possessed. This included his Moon Divinity, and, though she tried to ignore it, his Life, Nature, and Sex Divinities hadn't escaped her notice.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Black Rabbit is such an easy target for bullying xD...','Vahn is broken af...','The beginning of a beautiful friendship (O w O)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2057: Support