Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

According to Black Rabbit, the only times she needed to sleep was during the New Moon and when she had exhausted herself. Even then, she could always draw energy from the Little Garden's Central Network in a pinch.Simply put, whenever Black Rabbit got flustered, most, if not all of her physical exhaustion would simply fade away. Vahn suspected this was the real reason Shiroyasha teased her. It provided Black Rabbit with additional energy, and, more importantly, helped to distract her from the grim reality of supporting a Community of 122 children on her own.Fortunately, that would no longer be the case from here onward. The more Vahn learned about her situation, the more he wanted to help her. This was undoubtedly what Shiroyasha had been aiming for when she summoned him but he didn't particularly mind. Rather, he had always enjoyed teasing certain kinds of women and Black Rabbit was easily among the most teasable girls he had ever met. She was also unbelievably adorable, so, even without the mischievous demoness attempting to play matchmaker, the odds of him helping her were close to 100%. Her being the sole surviving member of her race practically made their encounter fated.........With Black Rabbit not requiring sleep, Vahn spent the better part of four hours learning more about her situation and teasing her. It was only when he detected Nono rousing from her slumber that he gave the pink-haired maiden a break, saying, "Nono just woke up. Mind helping her and Sarina get ready while I work on breakfast?"Though she was a little caught off guard by the sudden change in topic, Black Rabbit returned an assuring smile as she happily replied, "Leave it to me!"Returning a smile of his own, Vahn briefly caressed Black Rabbit's hair before seeing her off at the door. Then, using the kitchen Nadeshiko had begrudgingly allowed him to use the previous night, he separated into three different versions of himself in order to prepare enough food for more than a hundred people. This prompted Shiroyasha to immediately appear, a teasing smile on her face as she mused, "If Black Rabbit learns you can divide yourself into multiple bodies, her head is going to explode."Without losing focus on the task at hand, Vahn casually replied, "I don't intend to keep secrets from her. If she is going to become one of my women, a bit of transparency is to be expected. Besides, it wouldn't be the first time one of my women made such a request..."Grinning mischievously, Shiroyasha found herself, once again, wishing she could peer into Vahn's mind. She had spied on him quite a bit while he was traipsing through the Tower but the nature of his existence made it hard to keep track of him when he wanted to remain hidden. Thus, unlike the vast majority of people she had taken an interest in, Vahn had innumerable secrets and experiences she was wholly unaware of...Though he could sense Shiroyasha watching him like a cat eyeing a group of mice, Vahn did his best to ignore her as he skillfully prepared a veritable mountain of pancakes, eggs, sausages, and rice. He wanted to make enough for all the children in Black Rabbit's Community so he really didn't have time to deal with her right now. It was a lot harder to manipulate space-time within the Little Garden, and, due to the restrictions preventing her from showing a bias towards specific individuals and Communities, he couldn't rely on Shiroyasha to do it for him.Fortunately, Shiroyasha seemed to understand his intentions, so, after her initial remark, she simply dangled her feet from the counter while watching him prepare plate after plate of food. Observing people was one of her favorite pastimes, and, at times, she would even watch the same person from the moment of their birth to their inevitable end. He just so happened to be the individual she was most interested in at the present moment, so, even if he was sleeping or staring off into the sunset, she would be paying close attention to his every action.........Thanks to his additional vessels, Vahn was able to continue cooking even as Black Rabbit appearing in the dining room alongside a fully awake Nono and a very sleepy-looking Sarina. The latter wasn't a morning person, so, despite having slept for more than nine hours, she was still dragging her feet up until the moment she noticed Vahn's presence. After that, she immediately perked up, a smile on her face as she happily exclaimed, "Good morning, Vahn~!"Restraining a chuckle, Vahn returned a smile of his own as he set down the food and replied, "Good morning, Sarina, Nono. Did the two of you get a good night's rest?"Nodding her head enthusiastically, Sarina answered, "The futons here are super comfortable and the bath was amazing! You really should have joined us. Nono and I could have washed your back."Not expecting Sarina to include Nono's name in her antics, Vahn raised his brows slightly as he looked between the two young ladies. He noticed a fire blazing in the former's eyes while the latter, noticing his gaze, immediately blushed as she averted her gaze.("Sarina must feel pretty threatened if she's coordinating with Nono...")(*Of course. She would need to be blind not to see how you look at Black Rabbit. Your expressions aren't exactly subtle when you see a woman you fancy. If I didn't know you had a soft spot for Cat People, I might have grown out my ears and become a rabbit...*)Imagining Sis with rabbit ears, every other thought in Vahn's mind momentarily faded away. This caused a profound silence in the deepest recesses of his mind until Sis chimed in to remark, (*Oh my...*) in an ostensibly teasing tone.To the surprise of all the girls present, a discernibly flustered expression developed across Vahn's face until he concealed it behind a wry smile. This caused a few major misunderstandings to occur, and, though he attempted to recover by saying, "The sentiment is appreciated but I can easily wash my own back..." the damage had already been done. Sarina believed his reaction was the result of her suggestion, and, despite being the perpetrator, Sis made things worse by giggling amusedly in the back of his mind.........After a hearty yet awkward breakfast, Vahn, Sarina, and Nono followed Black Rabbit to the outskirts of a surprisingly expansive yet ravaged territory. It was easily several thousand acres, and, though the land had been made infertile via powerful magics, even an untrained eye could tell the region was once prosperous due to the neatly arranged ruins that, even now, emitted a homely yet sullen aura.Adopting an expression that reflected the landscape perfectly, Black Rabbit's ears drooped as she explained, "This is the destroyed land of the No Names...not that long ago, this place was a vibrant region where everyone could smile happily. Now-"Before Black Rabbit could finish, Vahn plopped his hand down atop her head, saying, "That's in the past. From now on, we only look forward. Let's go."Without waiting for the befuddled rabbit's response, Vahn made his way towards the fortress-like estate in the distance. It resembled a castle town surrounded by bricked walls, but, instead of an actual castle, there was a bastille-like mansion situated in the middle of a verdant forest, the only greenery left in the region. This was, very clearly, where the remaining members of the No Name Community were located, so, without minding his surroundings in the slightest, Vahn maintained a calm and confident look as he walked towards it.Staring at Vahn's departing figure, the roots of Black Rabbit's hair began to turn pink until Sarina suddenly grabbed her hand, saying, "Come on. We don't want to fall behind." with an encouraging smile on her face.Surprised by the young girl's sudden friendliness, Black Rabbit's expression became even more befuddled as she intoned a confused, "Eh? Um...okay...?"Giggling in response to Black Rabbit's reaction, Sarina began to pull her along as Nono followed closely behind with a smile on her face. She actually felt comfortable in the ravaged landscape as the befouled terrain reminded her of home. After all, she had been raised in a desert community so the feeling of infertile soil beneath her bare feet was surprisingly refreshing.........Though it took a bit of time due to him slowing his pace so that the girls could keep up, it wasn't long before Vahn reached the outer walls of the estate. Around the same time, he encountered a remarkably adorable girl with two-toned blonde-black hair and vulpine features that included two large ears and two inordinately fluffy tails.The moment she laid eyes upon Vahn, the vulpine girl immediately spread her arms in a protective posture, shielding the even younger children behind her as she cautiously inquired, "Who are you? Why have you come here?"Having learned quite a bit about her Community from Black Rabbit, Vahn's expression morphed into a smile as he said, "You must be Lily." before stepping to the side so that the young kitsune could see the trio following in his wake. This caused her ears to twitch adorably, and, though she didn't immediately drop her guard, she returned a smile and asked, "Have you come to join our Community?"Shaking his head, Vahn waited until Black Rabbit, Sarina, and Nono caught up before explaining, "I belong to a recently formed Community known as Sage Dragon's Hearth. Our mission statement is to help people so we've come here at the behest of Shiroyasha and Black Rabbit to do just that. If it isn't too much trouble, do you mind gathering up all the other children for me? I've prepared a big breakfast to celebrate our first meeting."Turning her attention to Black Rabbit, Lily waited until the former nodded her head before smiling even more radiantly as she answered, "I'll have everyone gathered within the next ten minutes. For now, please head towards the estate and meet with Jin. I'm sure he would want to speak with you."Returning a smile of his own, Vahn casually extended his hand to caress Lily's head. This caught the petite kitsune by surprise, her body tensing up for a brief moment before promptly relaxing due to the influence of his petting laws. Shortly after that, the tails protruding from her lower back began to waggle as the smile on her face became progressively more radiant.Clearing her throat rather loudly, Black Rabbit garnered Vahn's attention before suggesting, "We should hurry and meet with Master Jin. He has been under a lot of pressure ever since he became the Leader of our Community. I'd like to give him the good news as quickly as possible."Noticing the slightly envious looks in both Black Rabbit's and Sarina's eyes, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he reluctantly retracted his hand from Lily's head. He knew his headpats could be addicting, but he hadn't expected that even Black Rabbit would exhibit envy. She was well aware of his rather expansive harem so it was a little silly for her to be jealous of someone who was clearly beneath his strike zone. As for Sarina, well, she and Lily were nearly the same age. He would actually be more surprised if she wasn't a little jealous...Though she felt strangely saddened by the sudden lack of Vahn's hand atop her head, Lily quickly recovered as she turned towards the other children, clapping her hands before exclaiming, "Alright! I'm sure that everyone heard Vahn-san's words. Let's hurry and gather everyone so we can enjoy a meal together~!"Responding to Lily's remark, the group of children, primarily clothed in simple garments or tattered rags, exclaimed, "Haaaaaaaai~!" with varying degrees of excitement on their heartbreakingly young and gaunt faces. A few of them were even presenting signs of malnourishment, yet, in spite of this, they were able to exhibit natural smiles as they quickly dispersed to spread the good news to their friends and family...Unable to conceal the affection in his gaze as he watched the children scamper away, Vahn turned towards Black Rabbit, his voice becoming deep yet velvety as he stated, "They really are amazing..." in a heartfelt tone that caused the aforementioned rabbit's hair to instantaneously turn bright pink.......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'The power of fate...','Nono is a bit of an oddball...','Calm down, Vahn. At this rate, Black Rabbit's brain and heart are going to explode xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After waiting for Black Rabbit to calm down, Vahn headed towards the bastille-like estate located at the back of the forest.Though the No Names had fallen from grace, the amount of territory they owned was a testament to how much power they must have wielded in the past. Most Communities only owned a relatively small plot of land, barely enough to sustain themselves. The No Names, however, owned thousands of acres, and, based on the vast expanse of tilled yet barren land, they must have provided food for tens of thousands of people in the past.Noticing the serious look on Vahn's face as he studied their surroundings, a melancholic expression returned to Black Rabbit's as she explained, "After the Demon Lord's assault two years ago, most of the surrounding plantations have become barren and lifeless. Lily's presence has allowed the forests around the manor to recover, but her spiritual power is too low to sustain the entire estate..."Raising his brows, Vahn was about to ask what Black Rabbit was talking about when Sarina beat him to the punch, asking, "That girl has the power to revitalize the land? She didn't seem all that special to me...""Sarina..."Hearing Vahn utter her name in a disproving tone, a nervous smile developed across Sarina's face as she issued an awkward chuckle.A stark contrast to Vahn's reaction, Black Rabbit adopted a friendly smile as she enthusiastically explained, "Lily is an amazing young girl. She and her mother descend from the White Fox, one of the Heralds of Ukanomitama. They possess the ability to enrich farmland, drastically improving the quality and quantity of agricultural goods. You see, Ukanomitama is a Goddess that presides over rice and agriculture. She shares an origin with the Great Goddess Inari, one of the most powerful Agricultural Deities in the East Side."Hearing that her 'rival' was the descendant of a Goddess, Sarina's expression became somewhat bitter. She had yet to learn about her own lineage, so, from her perspective, Lily had been given an unfair advantage despite the relatively dire circumstances that had been forced upon her. (A/N: Cut her some slack guys. She is literally 10. Show me a child that is capable of thinking rationally and I'll show you a hundred adults that aren't xD...)Humming in acknowledgment, Vahn's mind began to buzz as Sis helped him organize the lineage of every Eastern God and Goddess he had researched. This included a fair amount of information pertaining to Ukanomitama, as, despite the name not ringing in bells, she was actually relatively famous in classical Japanese mythos as one of Susanoo's many children."I see...she did come across as a rather diligent young lady. Once we've finished speaking with Jin, I'll see what I can do about increasing her spiritual power. It's actually one of the things I'm best at."Blinking in surprise, Black Rabbit looked towards Vahn with a somewhat troubled expression on her face as she advised, "Just be careful not to take it too far. Lily is similar to me in the regard that she matures based on the amount of spiritual power she has developed. She already acts as the Leader of the Senior Group and the Den Mother for the younger children. I'm afraid she'll overwork herself if she suddenly matures into an adult..."Hearing Black Rabbit mention the possibility of her 'rival' maturing, Sarina also chimed in to say, "I agree with Black Rabbit. Children should remain children..."Realizing what she was saying, Sarina's words trailed off as Vahn looked down at her with a slightly amused expression on his face. In the next moment, however, his expression relaxed as he said, "No worries. Even if she were to sprout all nine of her tails, I can seal her development and regulate it so that she grows alongside the rest of the children. I'm not going to place an undue burden on a ten-year-old girl."Exhaling a relieved sigh, a very subtle blush developed across Black Rabbit's face as she averted her eyes by looking ahead. She hadn't mentioned it, but Ukanomitama's relation to Inari meant she was also a Fertility Deity. Lily's mother had also been one of the most beautiful women in the entire East Side, so, while it was a little selfish of her, Black Rabbit would rather Lily spend the next two to three hundred years maturing. After all, she had to wait until she was 210-years-old to reach this stage of her development. It wouldn't be fair if Lily got to skip ahead...Though he noticed the threads of green in Sarina's and Black Rabbit's auras, Vahn didn't pay them any mind. Instead, he fixed his gaze on the young boy who had emerged from the manor to greet them. He possessed an immature, almost girlish face, and, though his eyes gleamed with a glimmer of intelligence, there was an atmosphere of 'defeat' that permeated his entire existence. As for his actual appearance, he had large blue eyes, unkempt teal hair, and an outfit that screamed 'Magus'.Taking notice of the young boy shortly after Vahn, Black Rabbit's face beamed as she began waving her arms, shouting, "Master Jin, Black Rabbit has returned~!"Adopting a smile that was equal parts sincere and forced, the green-haired youth maintained a poised and dignified bearing as he replied, "Welcome home, Black Rabbit. I see you've brought guests. Please, come inside. We don't have much, but I'll prepare a batch of our finest tea." in a delicate tone of voiceThough there was still a considerable distance between them, Jin's voice carried as if he were only a few meters away. This was made possible due to his tremendous magical power, a volume so great that, had they been back in the Negimaverse, he could have easily passed as an Archmage.Using a sound transmission technique of his own, Vahn smiled as he said, "No need. I brought tea and snacks with me. I've also prepared a meal for all the other children so let's try and wrap things up quickly."Surprised by Vahn's ability to communicate over long distances, Jin's eyes widened as he asked, "Is the gentleman a fellow Magus? I don't recognize your technique."Adopting an even broader smile, Vahn took another step forward. This time, however, his figure vanished from his previous location before appearing right in front of Jin as he said, "You'll come to find that there are infinitely more things you're unaware of than things you believe you know. Don't worry. I intend to help you with that."Ruffling the bewildered boy's hair, Vahn waited for Black Rabbit, Sarina, and Nono to catch up before gesturing towards the latter two and saying, "These two adorable young ladies are Sarina and Nono. Respectively, they are the Sub-Leader and Adjutant of my Community, Sage Dragon's Hearth. As for me? My name is Vahn. Vahn Aldrnari Mason. Some refer to me as the Sage Dragon Emperor. Others refer to me as the Godhand. You, my young compatriot, may simply refer to me as Vahn."Though he was more than a little confused, Jin understood from Vahn's introduction that he wasn't a simple Magus. His spatial movement technique was also unlike anything he had ever seen before, almost as if it were a purely physical technique rather than a magical one. This would make sense if it was a Gift, but, thanks to the Authority granted to him as the Leader of the No Name Community, Jin could tell it was something executed by Vahn directly. He just didn't understand how."It's a pleasure to meet you, Vahn. My name is Jin. Jin Russell. Though present circumstances might lead you to believe otherwise, I am the proud Leader of the No Names. Since you have allowed me to refer to you without honorifics, it would be my honor if you call me by my given name."Nodding in approval, Vahn retracted his hand from Jin's head, saying, "You're a very polite young man. It's no wonder the No Names have been able to persevere these last two years. You have the potential to become a great Leader in the future, Jin."Though he didn't fully understand why, Jin felt a mixture of relief and pride to hear Vahn say he had potential. He got the impression that the man in front of him was immensely powerful, so much so that he couldn't even begin to wrap his head around it. As for how he knew this? It was largely due to his Gift, [The Wisdom of Solomon]. It was one of three Gifts he possessed, and, though it wasn't a very high rank, it drastically improved his analytical and comprehension abilities."Thank you, Vahn. Though I have yet to do anything deserving of such praise, I greatly appreciate it."Seemingly disagreeing with this statement, Black Rabbit adopted a somewhat stressed look on her face as she shouted, "That isn't true! Master Jin is someone that everyone in the Community relies upon! Without you and Lily, Black Rabbit would have never been able to hold things together on her own!"Chuckling in response to Black Rabbit's words, a somewhat bashful smile developed across Jin's face as he rubbed the back of his head and said, "Your words are greatly appreciated, Black Rabbit. However, it is all of us working together that has allowed our Community to come this far. You and Lily, especially, have done-"Before Jin could continue, Vahn ruffled the boy's hair a second time as he said, "You talk too much. As someone guilty of the same behavior in the past, take it from me when I say it is better to just go with the flow when it comes to things like this. Speeches are only useful when you're trying to inspire confidence in people you don't closely associate with. When it comes to the people you're supposed to care about, it's okay to be honest. If you keep bottling everything up, you'll eventually explode..."Staring up at Vahn, Jin was tempted to ask him to stop messing up his hair. Instead, he adopted his characteristic smile, answering, "Thank you for the advice, Vahn. I will be sure to reflect upon it."Furrowing his brows, the thought of creating a Template of Tsubaki briefly crossed Vahn's mind as he retracted his hand from the boy's head and said, "I'm sure you will. Now, how about we all head inside. We have a few things to discuss and I don't want to keep the children waiting."Since it was the second time Vahn was emphasizing not wanting to make the children wait, Jin offered a courteous smile as he suggested, "Why don't we eat first? Unless it is a matter of grave importance, there is no reason we can't discuss it later. Please, come with me. I'll show you where the children generally take their meals."Returning a smile of his own, Vahn gestured for Jin to lead the way before following behind the teal-haired youth in silence. He was honestly impressed by the young man's bearing. Unfortunately for Jin, it was impossible for him to conceal the 'truth'. Vahn could sense the mental duress the boy was under, and, though he kept it concealed, likely with the use of a Mind Innate, he was only a few setbacks from a complete breakdown.Truth be told, Vahn saw a lot of himself in the teal-haired youth. Jin was forcing himself to bear a burden no one his age should be expected to bear. The only thing that kept him going was the expectations of others and his heartfelt desire to be someone they could rely on. This was actually very commendable, but, without a reliable Mentor to guide him, it was only a matter of time before he brought himself and everyone who relied upon him to ruin...(*At least he has fate working in his favor. Even without your help, I imagine he would be fine. Now that you're here, he'll be much more than that...*)Nodding his head in affirmation, a smile developed across Vahn's face as he mused, "Indeed..." in an expectant tone that caused Black Rabbit's ears to twitch.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'When Sarina does it, it's annoying. When Black Rabbit does it, it's cute','Vahn be like, "Boy..." in his best Kratos impression','By the time the Problem Children arrive, Jin is going to be more OP than Nagi in his prime xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"I humbly refuse."Though he had built up a tolerance against 'petite' women, Shiroyasha was nearly the same height as Vahn while he was sitting. She did look very cute, especially with white hose and a strapless bra, but, unless she grew to her adult form, he really didn't want to lay his hands on her.Understanding Vahn's thoughts, even without the ability to read them, Shiroyasha's brows began to twitch as she placed her hands on her hips and asked, "Are you looking down on me because of my small stature...?"With a slightly incredulous look on his face, Vahn plainly answered, "If I stand straight, you literally come to my waist. I'm not looking down on your status and power, but, when it comes to stature, how can I not look down on you...?"Leaving him even more befuddled, Shiroyasha adopted a cheeky smile as she remarked, "Isn't that just perfect though? I mean, I'm not offering, but me being the same height as your waist is super convenient, you know? I wouldn't have to hurt my knees and my horns are perfect for providing a bit of leverage~."Though he really shouldn't have, Vahn found himself imagining what Shiroyasha was alluding to. It didn't help that he had a fair amount of experience in that regard. Lili could be pretty 'voracious' at times, and, despite his attempts to keep her under control, there had been instances where Kali had used her diminutive stature against him...Realizing what Vahn must be thinking, a peal of mischievous laughter emanated from Shiroyasha's throat as she covered her mouth and cheekily added, "Oh, wow. You've accumulated all kinds of experiences, haven't you~?"Deadpanning in response to the mischievous Demoness's words, Vahn was thinking about chiding her when she suddenly popped off her bra with a cheerful, "Da-dan~! Bear witness to my glory and be disappointed~!"Though her words and actions were a bit contrary, they made sense when Shiroyasha removed her bra to reveal that she didn't even possess nipples. She was basically like a doll, albeit one with small yet fleshy mounds instead of plastic.Taking advantage of Vahn's momentary stupefaction, Shiroyasha wriggled out of her panties and hose to reveal that she also lacked genitalia. Then, while firing her still-warm panties towards him like a projectile, she explained, "Though there are quite a few exceptions, Deities at my level don't possess anything like a gender. This is especially true for those possessing a Record of Origin. After all, I'm basically the template for all other solar deities. If I was 'confirmed' to be female, it would be very difficult for male solar deities to exist."To emphasize her point, Shiroyasha went as far as turning around and spreading her perky white butt cheeks to reveal that she didn't even possess an anus. Fortunately, Vahn had dealt with Alaya, Gaia, and Tiamat, so, while it was more than a little disconcerting to see a loli spread 'her' cheeks in front of him, it didn't take long for his expression to return to normal.Noticing how quickly Vahn had recovered, Shiroyasha's face formed a pouty frown as she clicked her tongue and remarked, "You're no fun. At least blush or something when a girl is showing you her butt. Have you no tact?"Snorting through his nose, Vahn resisted the urge to point out she was the one that stripped down and began flaunting her nonexistent orifices in the middle of a conversation. Instead, he rose to his full height, towering over the diminutive Demoness before extending his hand to gently caress her head. This caused Shiroyasha's expression to morph into a deadpan as, the moment his hand came into contact with her head, an outfit identical to her previous one manifested on her body as Vahn said, "You're too high strung. I'm not going anywhere and you don't need to try and win me-"Before Vahn could finish speaking, Shiroyasha reared her head back and promptly headbutt him in the groin. This didn't deal any actual damage, but it was more than enough to cause the smile on Vahn's face to twitch as Shiroyasha looked up at him with a predatory smile and said, "If you keep treating me like a child, you'll leave me with no choice but to prove you wrong. I might not have a gender, but that doesn't mean I can't have one."Retracting his hand from Shiroyasha's head, Vahn raised both in a gesture of mock surrender before shaking his head and taking a seat. He was aware that Shiroyasha was a hardcore lesbian, emphasis on the hardcore part, but preferences didn't really matter once you exceeded a certain age. If it was to prove a point, he could easily imagine her becoming an actual loli just to torment him. She was a lot like Loki in that regard, so, while it was almost inevitable that something would happen between them in the future, he wasn't in a hurry to push her buttons.Fortunately for the both of them, Shiroyasha didn't press the issue of receiving a massage. Instead, she just returned to her original spot, briefly scrutinizing the clothes he had created for her before picking up the television remote and changing the channel. This time, instead of Black Rabbit, the person that appeared on screen was none other than Seraphina. This caught Vahn by surprise, not because it was Seraphina on screen, but because she was in the middle of pleasuring herself using a rod with a Prinny's head on the end.........Since the power of a Judge Master could only be used every fifteen days, Black Rabbit didn't have to worry about being asked to adjudicate consecutive Gift Games. Instead, she could use the time between Gift Games to take care of the members of her Community or help out around Thousand Eyes. Shiroyasha enjoyed having her clean house in a variety of different outfits, and, while it was more than a little embarrassing, Black Rabbit knew it was relatively tame compared to what others might ask her to do if they gained leverage against her."I'm baaaaaack...!"Despite feeling exhausted, Black Rabbit forced herself to call out when she dragged her feet into the nearest Thousand Eyes Community store. Adjudicating a high-stakes game was always very stressful, not because it was particularly difficult, but because all the participants were big-name individuals. To make matters even worse, both sides would generally try and invite her to join their Communities. She would sometimes even receive marriage proposals from literal Gods, so, more often than not, Black Rabbit ended up returning to the Thousand Eyes store feeling exponentially more tired than when she left.In response to her call, the interior of the store appeared to 'shift' in a manner that most people wouldn't be able to perceive. This was the store being linked to Shiroyasha's personal dimension, a place very few people could access without a personal invitation from the former Demon Goddess.Tensing up in response to the sound of footsteps pitter-pattering in the distance, Black Rabbit did her best to mentally prepare herself as Shiroyasha emerged from a corridor, shouting, "Yahooo~! Black Rabbit, I missed you~!"As was often the case whenever she returned, Black Rabbit found herself being pounced upon and tackled by Shiroyasha. They even flipped backward several times before crashing into a wall. In the end, this resulted in Shiroyasha's face being buried between her breasts, unashamedly nestling into them with a perverted grin reminiscent of an old man.Though she was tempted to send Shiroyasha flying, Black Rabbit just laughed awkwardly as she prevented the former's hand from snaking its way up her skirt. It was only when Vahn emerged from the same corridor that she grabbed the mischievous demoness by the face with a vice-like grip, pushing her away as she exclaimed, "Shiroyasha-sama, you pervert! Not in front of Vahn...!"Grasping Black Rabbit's forearm so she couldn't be sent flying, a teasing smile spread across Shiroyasha's face as she eagerly inquired, "Does that mean it's okay when he's not around? You heard her brat! Skedaddle! You'll have your chance la-kuh!"Before Shiroyasha could finish her exclamation, Black Rabbit spontaneously kneed her in the ribs with enough force to generate a shockwave and make her croak. At their full power, Moon Rabbits were said to be able to leap across the Heavens in a single bound. Black Rabbit was nowhere near that level. In fact, had Vahn arrived just two years prior, she would have resembled a ten-year-old as Moon Rabbits developed in evolutionary stages based on the amount of spiritual energy they had absorbed, not their actual age."You're a lot feistier than usual...good kick..."Releasing her hold on Black Rabbit, Shiroyasha rubbed her side with a slightly pained look on her face. She hadn't actually taken any damage, but, for the sake of her young charge, she didn't mind putting on a show.Noticing the pained expression on Shiroyasha's face, Black Rabbit began to fluster as she waved her hands and intoned an adorably confused, "Awawawawa...?". She wanted to apologize, but, knowing that Shiroyasha was in the wrong, combined with the fact that Vahn was watching, she couldn't find the words to express herself.Fortunately, Vahn maintained a casual smile as he walked over and helped both girls to their feet. This allowed Black Rabbit to quickly return to her senses, a not-so-subtle blush on her face as she said, "Thank you." before spontaneously losing her fervor and adding, "Sorry for taking so long..." in a meek tone of voice.Shaking his head, Vahn proceeded to habitually caress Black Rabbit's as he stated, "You were doing your duty. You need not apologize for such things..."Perking up in response to Vahn's words, Black Rabbit was about to thank him when Shiroyasha chimed in to cheekily remark, "Wow, get a room. At least show some consideration for us single dogs. I'm barely surviving on kibble. Don't flaunt that lovey-dovey crap in front of me.""Lovey-dovey!? Me and Vahn...!?"Flustering a second time, Black Rabbit's eyes shifted between Vahn and Shiroyasha several times as the hair atop her head shifted from blue to pink. She had always been exceptionally weak to being teased, but, now that she had burgeoning feelings towards the man caressing her head, it was a lot harder to stay calmThough he could have helped her calm down, Vahn retracted his hand from Black Rabbit's head, smiling as he said, "You should get some rest. We'll head back to your Community once the girls wake up. I'm looking forward to meeting the children you've been supporting for these past two years. With someone as kind and caring as you looking after them, I imagine they're some amazing kids."With her hair turning a shade pinker, Black Rabbit appeared to be genuinely at a loss for words as she stared at Vahn with a flustered yet statuesque expression on her face. She was even weaker to praise than teasing, so, the moment he insinuated that the children were amazing because she was, all the gears in her head ground to a halt.Unable to suppress his amusement, the corners of Vahn's smile curled upward as he looked toward Shiroyasha and asked, "Has she always been this adorable?"Returning a smile and a thumbs-up, Shiroyasha unashamedly answered, "Of course! Do you think I would fawn over just anyone? Black Rabbit is the second cutest, most adorable, and sexy woman in all the Little Garden. You should have seen what she was like before she understood she was being teased. We used to make her eat thick and juicy carrots without letting her use her hands. Oh, just imagining it is-blurghawak~!?"Before Shiroyasha could finish speaking, Black Rabbit startled to her senses and sent the diminutive Demoness flying with a spinning uppercut. She was literally sent smashing through the ceiling, and, though it was a little exaggerated, her body continued rotating and rising until it had turned into a sparkle in the distance, much like a star in the night sky.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'WITNESS ME...!','The butterfly effect is scary (O w O)...','It's the Divine Realm. Of course Gag Laws would be in effect xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2060: Looking Forward