Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With nothing better to do until later in the evening, Vahn split his time between lounging about in the nursery, spending time with Seraphina and Usalia, and watching over Sarina and Nono.Now that his contract with the No Names had come to an end, most of Sarina's and Nono's training would now take place within the Sage Dragon's Hearth. To this end, he had them don uniforms that made them appear like young students in a military-sponsored magical academy.When asked why they had to wear such uniforms during their training, Vahn answered similarly to the explanation that Chloe had given him all those years ago. Specifically, he told them that one of the most important steps to changing one's mentality was changing their attire. If they were serious about pursuing the paths they had chosen, dressing the part was very important.Fortunately, neither of the girls really protested the sudden change. Rather, ever since they learned he was the one making all of their clothes, they were generally grateful for everything he prepared for them. Sarina, in particular, had giggled rather creepily when she learned that even her bloomers and pumpkin pants had been hand-stitched by Vahn's hands. As for Nono, she did her best to take care of every piece of clothing he gifted her as if they were some kind of treasure. After all, back in her previous world, fancy clothes were both exceptionally rare and valuable.........In the midst of overseeing Sarina's and Nono's attempts to resuscitate a small bird, Vahn sensed a subtle fluctuation in the barrier surrounding the estate. Shortly thereafter, a gentle chiming could be heard to indicate that someone had entered their reception room.Gesturing for Hime to relax, Vahn said, "I'll take care of it." before vanishing into thin air. He could have made another version of himself, but, unless he had something important to take care of, he generally limited himself to three vessels at a time."Welcome to the Sage Dragon's Hearth. What can I do for you...?""Oh? I never expected a Pure-Blooded Dragon such as yourself to greet guests. It would seem the rumors regarding your eccentricity are true."Raising his brows, Vahn eyed the young man that had entered his store. He had dual-colored hair with a peculiar pattern of golden blond and black. It was styled in such a way that his bangs hung over his piercing blue eyes, and, despite appearing rather weak and wiry at first glance, a powerful aura emanated from his body. More specifically, it emanated from the stone pendant attached to the choker around his neck. As for his attire, well, he looked like a punk rock enthusiast."I'm not fond of repeating myself. If you've no business here, the door is right behind you."Batting his bangs like an arrogant young noble, the wannabe rockstar adopted an arrogant smile as he said, "You have something that belongs to me. I came to get it back."Furrowing his brows, Vahn's teeth became noticeably sharper as he asked, "Is that so? Enlighten me, brat. What do I possess that belongs to you?"Seemingly undaunted by Vahn's toothy smile, the dual-haired man stepped forward and said, "The Pure-Blooded Vampire, Leticia. I don't know what those idiots-"Before the man could finish speaking, Vahn already had his hand around his neck, a vicious smile on his face as he exclaimed, "Wrong answer!"Though he had no idea who the man was, Vahn didn't particularly care. He was quite protective of his women, but, more than that, he disdained people who believed they had some inherent right to possess other people. Thus, without any hesitation whatsoever, he opened his mouth far wider than humanly possible as a rainbow-hued light built within his throat.Fearing for his life, the dual-haired man pulled out a golden khopesh, but, even after striking Vahn directly in the face, it was the blade that cracked.Just as a laser-like beam of light was about to erupt from Vahn's mouth, a paper fan smacked him in the head with a surprising amount of force. This spared the man from having his head removed from his shoulders, but, due to the close proximity of the breath, all the hair on the left side of his head had been burnt to a crisp."Vahn! You can't just ignore the rules...!"Dropping the now catatonic man to the ground, Vahn looked back at Black Rabbit, Fenrir, and his other self with a wry smile on his face as he said, "I was going to revive him. I just wanted to teach him a lesson."Stamping her foot in frustration, Black Rabbit's hair began to turn pink as she shouted, "You know I can't just ignore such egregious violations! No means no...!"Patting the frustrated bunny's head, Vahn adopted an apologetic expression as he said, "Sorry..." in a gentle tone. This caused Black Rabbit to quickly regain her usual pep, but, before the atmosphere could turn rosy, the man on the ground recovered enough to point and exclaim, "You! Do you have any idea who it is you're messing with!?""Do you...?"Though he was momentarily silenced by the aura exuding from Vahn's body, the dual-haired man managed to rise to his feet, cradling the burnt side of his face as he shouted, "I am Laius Perseus, Leader of the Legendary Perseus Community! You think you're hot shit just because you managed to defeat a bunch of upstarts? I'll have your head mounted above my bed so you can watch as I-"Noticing the man's sickly pink aura attempt to coil around Black Rabbit, Vahn slammed his hand into Laius's chest with enough force to send him crashing through the front door. Fortunately, it was a lot more durable than the man in question, so, while he would need to perform some light maintenance on the hinges, the door was largely unscathed as it gently closed behind him."What a complete and utter nutjob. He nearly had his head blown off and still has the gall to pick a fight? Talk about a lack of awareness.""Vahn..."Unamused by Vahn's further breaking of the rules, Black Rabbit furrowed her brows with an angry pout on her face. This caused his expression to become awkward until a childish voice chimed in to say, "Calm your tits, Black Rabbit. That brat deserves everything coming to him.""Eh? Shiroyasha-sama!?"Turning towards the direction of the voice, Black Rabbit was the only person surprised to see Shiroyasha seated atop the reception desk with a bag of rice crackers in her hand. She had been enjoying the show for quite some time, and, were it not for Black Rabbit's timely interference, she would have been the one to intervene.Ignoring Black Rabbit's outburst, Shiroyasha stared directly at Vahn as she said, "We need to talk. Come by my office when you get a chance."Having said what she intended to say, Shiroyasha, alongside one of the Vahn's, disappeared without a trace. This left Black Rabbit with a frustrated expression on her face, but, before she could throw a tantrum, Vahn handed her Luna and said, "Let's go back. I've already closed the shop so there won't be any additional interruptions. You've got a Gift Game to officiate this evening so you should try to relax as much as possible..."Unable to stay mad with an infant in her arms, Black Rabbit quickly calmed down. In truth, she was still a little frustrated, but, having already decided to place her trust in Vahn, she elected to just let him and Shiroyasha settle things. After all, the only time Vahn really got angry was when someone attempted to threaten the people he cared about. If she stayed mad at him because he was worried about them, that would be a little silly........."Though I can't say I'm surprised, this wasn't what I had in mind when you said we needed to talk..."Giggling in response to Vahn's words, Shiroyasha nestled even closer to him as she said, "Words are the least meaningful way to communicate. Besides, you know damn well I can't interfere in personal matters between Communities. Unless that idiot comes here or you purchase the information, there isn't really anything to discuss...""I see..."Enjoying the texture of Shiroyasha's hose beneath his palms, Vahn gave her small yet pert buttocks a squeeze as he teasingly added, "Does this count as a form of payment...?"Snickering in her characteristically mischievous manner, Shiroyasha linked her arms around Vahn's, her cat-like eyes glistening as she mused, "That depends on whether or not you can satisfy me..."Just as Vahn was reaching for the cord binding Shiroyasha's obi, a gentle knocking could be heard from outside the room as Nadeshiko softly informed, "Shiroyasha-sama, you have a guest arriving from the Perseus Community. He is awaiting your presence in reception room three...""..."Seeing the mischievous smile on Shiroyasha's face, Vahn remained silent for several seconds before asking, "You really want me to teach this kid a lesson, don't you?""Who knows~?"Rising from Vahn's lap, Shiroyasha playfully pinched his cheek before refastening the cord of her obi and making her way towards the room's entrance. Before leaving, however, she pulled out the Omnipresent Remote, tossing it over as she said, "Just think about what you want to see and press the button. Don't worry, I won't judge you."Punctuating her statement with a wink, Shiroyasha opened the sliding bamboo door before joining Nadeshiko. This left Vahn alone in her room, a privilege no other person in the history of the Little Garden had been allowed.Though he was tempted to just return home, Vahn dismissed that thought as he eyed the relatively plain-looking remote. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Shiroyasha's omniscience covered most realities, so, after a moment of consideration, he shifted his attention towards the Omnipresent TV and turned it on."Oh my..."Deciding to check in on what Gandr and Phae were up to, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as the display showed the former making out with Anak. They were both fully clothed but he wasn't oblivious to the fact that Gandr's hands were massaging the green-skinned girl's butt as she eagerly reciprocated his kiss.Changing the channel, Vahn was unsurprised to find Phae in the middle of forging what appeared to be a bracelet. What stood out about this particular scene was the fact she was wearing nothing but a blacksmithing apron without any other pieces of clothing on. This wasn't particularly strange, but, seeing a half-dozen scantily clad women crowding around her, Vahn couldn't help muttering, "Are all my Templates perverts...?"Since he was primarily just joking around, Vahn nearly spat blood when he changed the channel to see what Roger was up to. He was among the people that had stayed behind in the Tower in order to experience their own journey. At the present moment, however, he, or, more specifically, she was currently laughing her ass off in the midst of several naked men and women."..."Though he wasn't one to judge, Vahn couldn't help comparing Roger to Drake, the Admiral of his Imperial Armada. They were both exceptionally free-spirited, and, thanks to the technology of the Empire, Francis had been able to both sire and give birth to numerous children. This, alone, wasn't enough to draw a direct comparison between her and Roger. However, seeing the rather prominent belly bump supported by the Templated Pirate King, most of the color drained from Vahn's face as he promptly turned off the television.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is still on his journey to make the ultimate pair of panties...','Is that Peng Clan's Young Master!?','The power to spy on anyone you want is both a blessing and a curse...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"This is completely unacceptable! You know damn well that Vampire wench belongs to the Perseus Community! How can you allow her to transfer into the possession of another member of Thousand Eyes!?"A stark contrast to how she behaved in front of Vahn, Shiroyasha was currently seated properly with a serious expression on her face. In reality, she was doing everything in her power to avoid laughing out loud, as, due to the mysterious energy possessed by Vahn, there was a massive bald spot on the side of Laius's head. He was an extremely vain and hedonistic man so it was beyond hilarious to see such a prideful individual flaring up like a child throwing a temper tantrum."The Sage Dragon's Hearth is a part of Thousand Eyes. This can't be denied. However, you seem to be forgetting that we are a Trade Community. We don't interfere in the private affairs of our affiliate Communities unless the matter is directly related to a business transaction. Don't expect us to clean up your mess.""Bullshit! Don't think I don't know you had something to do with Leticia's escape! How else would she get the idea to burn her Divinity in order to break her contract!?"Shaking her head, Shiroyasha's expression remained unperturbed as she stated, "If your argument was grounded in reality, I wouldn't be sitting here in front of you. Even if the terms of my contract haven't been made public, even children know I'm unable to intervene in matters unrelated to the preservation of the East Side. Only an idiot would think to accuse me of coordinating with Demon Lords to offer one of my former colleagues as a prize in a Gift Game. Use your head, brat."Gritting his teeth, Laius reached for the pendant around his neck with a fierce look on his face. This caused Shiroyasha to tense slightly, but, at the same time, she was internally daring him to try and do something. If he violated the Laws of the Little Garden and dared to attack her, she would erase him without a thought.Unfortunately, Laius was many things but suicidal wasn't one of them. He was confident he could destroy Shiroyasha's store, but, in exchange, he would undoubtedly lose his life. There was nothing he valued more than his own existence, so, after squeezing the pendant tightly for several seconds, he reluctantly released it before saying, "As a senior affiliate of Thousand Eyes, I'm using my right to demand arbitration from a Manager. The Pure-Blooded Vampire, Leticia, was legally obtained by my Community after she rampaged three years ago. Now that she had fallen into the hands of another affiliate, we demand an investigation be conducted and proper compensation meted out."Though she had already seen this coming, Shiroyasha's couldn't help glowering as she asked, "Oh? What, exactly, did you have in mind?"Touching the side of his head, Laius's expression darkened as he said, "I was originally intending to settle this matter peacefully. Now that the Leader of the Sage Dragon's Hearth has dared to attack me, I demand his Community be expelled from Thousand Eyes and reparations be paid for the pain and suffering he has caused."Under normal circumstances, Shiroyasha would have been extremely annoyed by Laius's behavior. Even if she listened to his demands and tried to arbitrate the matter, someone as vain and petty as him would only be satisfied when the other party was stripped of everything. After all, in his mind, there was nothing of equivalent value to his own pride and ego.Unfortunately for Laius, the person he had set his sights on was Vahn. He might be able to pressure others using the tremendous wealth, manpower, and resources he had inherited, but, against Vahn, such things were meaningless. His power wasn't derived from a story, myth, or established concept. He didn't require someone else's authority to wield tremendous power. Instead, he was an anomaly that served as the guarantor of his own strength. Thus, so long as he was outside the 3-Digit Gates, he was practically invincible.Unable to contain herself, a mischievous grin spread across Shiroyasha's face as she said, "You're in over your head. Out of respect for your father, I will offer you a bit of advice. Let this matter lay. The person you are antagonizing is so far beyond you that you can never hope to defeat him.""You bitch...!"Though he knew better than to throw it directly at Shiroyasha, that didn't stop Laius from throwing his teacup past her head, smashing into the wall behind her. He got the distinct impression she was baiting him, but, confident in his Community's ability to crush anyone beneath the 5-Digit Gates, he wasn't going to back down. His father, the legendary Perseus, had left him numerous treasures that would turn heads even in lower-digit Gates. Thus, while he wasn't foolish enough to battle a Pure-Blooded Dragon directly, he was confident in his ability to win in a Gift Game.As that thought crossed his mind, a sadistic smile developed across Laius's face as he said, "Very well. If you believe this matter cannot be settled through arbitration, we'll do it the old-fashioned way. As an established Community, the Sage Dragon's Hearth must have a Game of Challenge. To avoid an all-out war, we will both send people to clear the other's Gift Game. The first to emerge victoriously will gain ownership of the participating group's members. I believe this is within the scope of the Thousand Eyes Community's rules, is it not?"Angering Laius further, Shiroyasha exhaled a tired sigh before shaking her head and saying, "Don't say I didn't warn you..."Clicking his tongue, Laius rose to his feet and said, "One week. If the Sage Dragon's Hearth refuses to accept our terms, the Perseus Community will have no choice but to declare war on them. Also, once this matter has been settled...consider our cooperation over with..."Despite Shiroyasha's words, Laius believed, without a shadow of a doubt, she had something to do with Leticia's escape. There were too many coincidences for it to be mere happenstance. The most notable among these was the fact that she didn't interfere despite the fact Leticia had illegally fallen into the hands of a Community affiliated with Demon Lords. She could have easily intervened using her authority as a Floor Master yet she refused to reveal any information related to her escape and subsequent capture. The only thing she revealed was that Leticia had been moved to the South so there wasn't anything she could do.Since Shiroyasha's omniscience was well known throughout the Little Garden, Laius didn't believe she would just remain idle as one of her former allies fell into the hands of a Demon Lord. He knew she had contacts in the South as well since his Community, as the name implied, owed its origins to Greek Mythology. The Greek Factions were among the most powerful on the South Side, so, while his father had relocated him to the East for his protection, Laius was still well informed on matters related to his ancestral home...Not caring in the slightest about Laius's affiliation with Thousand Eyes, Shiroyasha just shrugged her shoulders with a disinterested look on her face. Internally, however, she was squealing like a little girl, as, despite her vast intellect, it was rare for things to go this well for her. Ever since Vahn had arrived, all her carefully laid plans had been coming to fruition without incident. It was almost scary how reliable he was.Annoying by Shiroyasha's reaction, Laius's made a point to spit on the ground before exiting with a disgusted look on his face. He had never liked Shiroyasha due to her impish nature and child-like appearance. She also prevented him from hitting on her employees, so, now that he was preparing to cut ties with her, he no longer had any interest in feigning respect. If his father hadn't expressly informed him to never challenge her directly, he would have used his Community to crush her long ago.........Just as Vahn was contemplating giving the Omnipresent Television a second try, a thin pair of arms wrapped around his shoulders from behind. Immediately thereafter, he felt a small prick on his ear as Shiroyasha playfully nibbled on his lobe with her prominent canines."Someone's happy..."After suckling a small amount of blood from Vahn's ear, Shiroyasha grinned like the demon she was before saying, "You have no idea. That fool actually wants to challenge you to a competition known as the Rite of the Challenger. Starting a week from tomorrow, you'll basically be sending groups to compete in each other's Game of Challenge. The first group to emerge victoriously will basically be able to do whatever they want with the other Community's participating members. I'm guessing he saw Fenrir and Black Rabbit and now wants them for himself..."Since she couldn't even imagine Vahn losing, Shiroyasha hadn't properly considered her words. As a result, her body tensed as a terrifying aura spontaneously erupted from Vahn's body. He was doing his best to hold it in, but, despite the calm look on his face, Shiroyasha knew she had erred when he coldly replied, "I see..." in a voice that seemed to emanate from the deepest recesses of an abyss."Relax...there is no way in hell you'll lose to a brat like that. Besides, he might be a hedonistic fool, but he isn't truly evil. If you kill him, you'll end up making an enemy out of his father and the entire Greek Pantheon. Perseus is a good man. The loss of his one and only son would devastate him..."Though it was impossible for him to calm down completely, Vahn benefited from the fact that his other two selves were among his children and lounging about with Seraphina. Thus, after several deep breaths, he exhaled a sigh and said, "Sorry..." in a sincere and affectionate tone of voice.Exhaling a sigh of relief, Shiroyasha planted a kiss on Vahn's cheek before moving around to sit in his lap. This was one of the best things about being small. If she were in her adult form, this kind of intimacy would have been impossible. Now that she was a loli, she could nestle in his lap like a bird preparing to nest. Even better was the fact that Vahn had no inhibitions towards her despite the fact he wasn't a lolicon. He simply appreciated her for who she was, and, no matter what form she took, Shiroyasha was pretty sure he would readily reciprocate her teasing.Comforted by this knowledge, Shiroyasha guided Vahn's hands to cup her nonexistent breasts as she looked up at him and said, "There is something important we need to discuss..."Though he was tempted to point out that her words didn't exactly match her actions, Vahn just gave the soft mounds beneath Shiroyasha's dress a squeeze as he asked, "Does it have something to do with the pendant around Laius's neck?"After blinking in surprise, an impish grin developed across Shiroyasha's face as she asked, "You just couldn't resist, could you?"Chuckling wryly in response to the accusation, Vahn moved one of his hands to Shiroyasha's belly as he explained, "I don't mind playing fair when the other party demonstrates proper manners and consideration. That man dared to talk about one of my lovers as if they were a possession. He also set his beady little eyes on Black Rabbit. If she hadn't intervened, he would have died at least twice before I kicked his arrogant ass out of my shop..."Smiling in response to Vahn's words, Shiroyasha guided his hand a bit lower as she said, "I knew it was a good idea to entrust those girls to you. If you had to, I bet you'd go to war against the entire Divine Realm for the people you love. Isn't that right~?"Though he knew she was alluding to something, Vahn's response got caught in his throat as he felt a familiar sensation against his fingers. This caused a number of alarm bells to echo within his mind, but, like a fly that had been ensnared within a spider's web, he was ostensibly powerless to resist as a sonorous whimper escaped Shiroyasha's lips.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Young Master Peng is so bold!', 'Laius be like, "My father will hear about this...!','Shiroyasha just needs to dye her hair red and keep her eyes squinted and she would be a perfect stand-in for Loki xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"...!?"Snapping his eyes open, Izayoi lurched into a seated position, hands shooting up to his face as if to confirm his head was still there."You were screwed from the start, but you really shouldn't have struck her in the face. Seraphina is rightfully proud of her looks..."Extending a hand, Vahn helped Izayoi stand before patting the young man on the back. The Game Boards were indistinguishable from reality, so, while he was perfectly fine, it wasn't an exaggeration to say he had just experienced having his head blown off. He seemed to be taking it well but it was better to be safe than sorry.Returning a wry smile, Izayoi replied, "Yeah, I kind of got the message when she blew my head off..."While chuckling at the blond-haired youth's expense, Vahn turned to Asuka and Yo, a teasing smile developing across his face as he asked, "So? Still want a turn of your own...?"After seeing the superhuman battle between Izayoi and Seraphina, Asuka's confidence had been thoroughly thwarted. Her abilities primarily revolved around controlling and commanding others, be they human, animal, or even plant to do her bidding. Prior to meeting Vahn, she had believed this ability to be infallible. Now, she was beginning to realize that it was an ability that pits her willpower against her target. In other words, the moment she tried to use it against someone with greater willpower than herself, she might as well be a normal, albeit athletic human girl."No, thank you. I have no way to deal with Seraphina's laser beams so I'm going to have to pass on this particular opportunity."Adopting a highly practiced, business-like smile, Asuka attempted to take a step back with her dignity intact. This earned her an amused smile from Vahn, but, for the sake of her dignity, she pretended not to notice it.Resisting the urge to verbally tease the former heiress, Vahn shifted his attention to Yo to hear her answer. To the surprise of everyone present, she had a slightly serious expression on her face as she said, "I would like to fight against you. If I win, please become my friend."Punctuating her words with a courteous bow, Yo's sincerity was transmitted to virtually everyone present. As for Vahn, a casual smile developed across his face as he stated, "I may be an Emperor, but I rarely present myself as an untouchable existence. If you want to be friends, I am more than happy to oblige. There is no need to force yourself to this extent. Besides, even if you managed to borrow a bit of power from Fenrir, it wouldn't be enough. At your current level, you could exhaust yourself and still be unable to move me from my starting position..."Though she was more than a little surprised to hear Vahn casually reveal the secret of her Gift, Yo's expression didn't change. She still wanted to try, so, without any fear or hesitation in her eyes, she said, "Please..." before lowering her head a second time.........Seeing Yo dash around in a revealing outfit that greatly resembled a skinned version of Fenrir in her Vanargandr transformation, Vahn couldn't help smiling wryly. She looked like a little Berserker, but, instead of an ax or a club, she had scaled gauntlets that ended in remarkably sharp claws.As said claws traced toward his throat, Vahn's expression remained unchanged even as they sliced across the right side of his neck. This wasn't the first time Yo had tried to attack him, yet, despite her best efforts, he remained in his starting position without even a hint of injury. He wasn't cheating by making himself invulnerable, either. She simply lacked the strength required to pierce his defenses.Furrowing her brows, Yo didn't let up in her assault. Instead, she twisted her body like a bow before sweeping her leg towards the left side of his face. This also failed to get Vahn to budge, so, with the intent of catching him by surprise, a large volume of ice elemental energy erupted from her foot. It ended up encasing his head completely, but, as if it wasn't any concern at all, Vahn just stood there with his hands behind his back.Having zero experience manipulating mana, Yo sprawled out on the ground immediately following her failed attack. She immediately noticed that her right leg was frozen up to her thigh, but, despite the paradoxically fiery yet numb sensation climbing up her leg, her expression was more pouty than pained.Though it wasn't absolutely necessary, Vahn took a knee before placing his palm on Yo's outer thigh and dispersing the ice elemental energy before it could penetrate her bones and freeze the marrow within. He could have achieved a similar result without any contact whatsoever, but, curious to learn whether or not the young brunette could actually draw power from him, a bit of skinship would aid her quite a bit. From her perspective, he was basically just an animal so it really didn't matter all that much. Rather, if he allowed her to, Vahn could easily imagine Yo trying to pet him if he appeared in one of his dragon transformations...Feeling the pain in her leg dissipate almost instantaneously, a smile developed across Yo's face as she cheekily yet softly mused, "You moved..."Chuckling in response to the surprisingly mischievous remark, Vahn adopted a smile of his own as he extended his hand and said, "Congratulations. You're one of the few people in history to have defeated the Sage Dragon Emperor. Shall we advertise it to the rest of the Little Garden?"Accepting Vahn's hand, a subtle blush developed across Yo's face as she answered, "I'd rather not. I don't really like attention..."Since she still had her Vanargandr outfit on, Vahn ruffled the wolf head atop Yo's as he said, "I guess I get to preserve my dignity then. If people learned I was defeated by a little girl, I would never hear the end of it. Here, consider this an expression of my gratitude."Pulling out a violet Gift Card, Vahn handed it over to the befuddled Yo with a smile. He didn't know the specifics, but he was pretty sure he had figured out her Gift. She was able to mimic the traits of 'animals' she had befriended. So long as she had enough spiritual energy, she could also transform into a form that made it easier for her to channel said abilities. He suspected there was more to it, but, even if that wasn't the case, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Yo's Gift was one of the most powerful and versatile he had ever seen.Reading the text on the Gift Card, Yo's eyes practically produced stars as an uncharacteristically vivacious smile developed across her face. It was a Gift related to the Grooming ability Vahn had developed back in Danmachi. In other words, so long as she treated her 'friends' with care, they would be able to grow stronger alongside her.Though Yo seemed oblivious to it, Vahn had taken notice of the fact that Calico Cat was already nearing the end of its life. If he had to guess, it was a little over fourteen years old. He could easily extend its lifespan on his own, but, for the sake of supplanting Yo's existing abilities, Vahn decided to secretly entrust the task to her."Thank you, Vahn. I promise to use it well."Emulating Asuka, Yo crossed her hands over her lap before offering an even more courteous bow than the ones she had supplied previously. This earned her an approving smile from Vahn, but, at the same time, he couldn't help looking behind her at the wolf-like tail wagging happily despite not being attached to her body.........Exiting the Game Board, Vahn was unsurprised to see Izayoi grinning at him with his hands in his pockets. Before he could say anything, however, Vahn beat him to the punch, stating, "Don't bark if you're too afraid to bite. If you're that eager for another lesson, I have the Game Board right here."Raising his hands in a gesture of mock surrender, Izayoi maintained his smile as he mocked, "Wow, someone's testy. I didn't even say anything. No need to bite my head off..."Realizing what he had just said, an imperceptible shudder ran through Izayoi's body. He had literally just had his head blown off, so, while his words were intended as a joke, they now carried a certain weight behind them.Fortunately for Izayoi, Vahn had already escorted Seraphina back to her room. There was a very real chance she might attack him in the real world if she heard what he said, so, for the time being, Vahn intended to prevent the two from interacting with one another.With that in mind, Vahn figured he might as well ignore the youth as well. To that end, he shifted his attention to Yo, who, at the present moment, was currently being stared up and down by Fenrir and Asuka. The former had a slightly annoyed look on her face due to the fact Yo's outfit resembled her a little too much. As for Asuka, she had a troubled look on her face as she cupped her cheek and asked, "Yo...isn't this outfit a little too revealing...?"As she hadn't really inspected herself, Yo just tilted her head to the side before looking down at her outfit. Her top and bottom were basically just tattered rags and a loincloth that left very little to the imagination. She hadn't noticed it at first, but she wasn't even wearing panties. This caused a ruddy hue to spread across her face as most of her attacks against Vahn had been kicks.Covering her face with both hands, Yo deactivated her transformation as even the tips of her ears glowed red. It didn't help that Fenrir placed her paw on her shoulder, saying, "Don't worry. Master is skilled at producing undergarments. I'll ask him to give you a [REquip] System so you don't end up flashing people."Plopping onto the ground, Yo continued to conceal her face for several minutes as she imagined everyone seeing her exposed bottom. Fortunately, the Game Boards designed by Vahn had a built-in modesty function, so, even if someone were completely naked, impenetrable shadows or beams of light would appear to protect their dignity. It didn't cover absolutely everything, but, compared to being completely exposed, it was inarguably better than nothing.........After sending off the problem children with a smile, Vahn, Black Rabbit, and Fenrir retired to the nursery to spend time with the kittens and discuss the trio's reception into the No Names.Despite his cocky and brash nature, Izayoi was apparently very good with children. Black Rabbit revealed how she had detected him patrolling around the estate while most people were sleeping. He was apparently worried that the goons of Fores Garo would try something before the Gift Game, so, despite joining the Community hours prior, Izayoi stayed up all night to make sure nothing bad happened as a result of his, Asuka's, and Yo's carelessness.Since Izayoi gave off a very warm and friendly aura in spite of his behavior, Vahn wasn't all that surprised by Black Rabbit's revelations. The blond-haired youth was basically just a male version of a Tsundere. What did surprise him was the fact that Asuka had decided to sleep in the same room as some of the younger children. As for Yo, she had spent the evening making friends with Lily, the various Fox Spirits, and most of the children with animalistic traits. Her entire reason for coming to the Divine Realm was to make one hundred friends, so, despite being much older than the average member of the No Names, she was doing her best to befriend each and every one of them.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Yo be like, "You will be my friend..."','Just imagine if I had given her Fenrir's original outfit. She just might explode...','The legendary male tsundere o_o...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2104: Confrontation