Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

After spending time with Alexa, and extricating himself from Terra's clutches, Vahn left the Garden with a peaceful smile on his face. The time for his rendezvous with Eirene was fast approaching and, though he still had a bit of time, Vahn made an exception and headed over to the Guest Residence early. After all, Eirene wasn't simply a 'guest', but a close ally, a good friend, and one of the goddesses he truly believed to be a capable mother for his children.Though she hadn't made any personal vows binding them together, Eirene had actually been the one to propose swearing off other men, even before Lok mentioned it. After all, she figured that, if she were going to have a child with a man, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to have other relationships. As a goddess of Peace, Order, and Longevity, this simply made sense to her. This, combined with the good impression he had of her character, made Vahn have a special place in his heart for the stoic and noble goddess.As he approached the Guest Residence, thinking about Eirene, Vahn was somewhat surprised to actually discover there were two presences already waiting within. Even without investigating more closely, Vahn immediately understood who the large auras belonged to. Thus, when he saw Loki and Eirene sitting next to each other, sampling a ruby red wine, Vahn wasn't even remotely surprised. Instead, he put on a polite and casual smile as he said, "I didn't expect you to arrive so early, Eirene. I actually wanted to be here to greet you, but it seems I had kept you waiting..."Eirene smiled radiantly when she heard Vahn's words while Loki's reaction was less inhibited, turning into a cackling laugh as she said, "Looks like I win our little bet, Eirene~!" Hearing her fellow goddess' words, Eirene laughed lightly before asking in an inquisitive tone, "And you're saying you didn't inform him of my arrival, dear Loki~?" Loki just waved her hand dismissively and said, "Bah! Even though I might have the means, you were here the entire time with me. Besides, I'm completely confident in my understanding of Vahn, so that kind of thing is entirely unnecessary, kukukuku~"Walking over to the two goddesses, Vahn asked, "And, what exactly did the two of you bet on?" Eirene, after watching Loki closely for any sign of her usual trickery, turned her attention to Vahn, smiling as she said, "Though it is somewhat embarrassing to admit, I was a little too excited about today and decided to arrive early. Loki brought me over to the Guest Residence to keep me company and, after sharing a few drinks, we made a bet saying if you would show up early, on time, or late. My guess was that you would show up punctually, while Loki said you would likely be here upwards of an hour early..."Though she was saying it in a somewhat plain manner, Vahn knew Eirene was happy that he had shown up early, as her Affection, which had been fluctuating stably around 97-99, finally jumped up to 100, even though the bracket parameter actually showed (Faithful), instead of (Love). At the same time, accompanying that preliminary notification, Vahn received several other notifications within his mind, including the completion of Eirene's [The Hearts Desire] Quest. Vahn, using his sub-process mind, began perusing the notifications while sitting between the two goddesses and joining them for a drink.-------------------------------------------------------------------------//Eirene Has Reached Maximum Affection////Quest Completed: [The Hearts Desire:C-SS]//Completion Grade: SRewards: 10,000OP, 1x[Heart's Desire: Eirene]Grade Rewards: 100,000OP, [Command Howl:B] Skill Received,1x[Rallying Gong][Rallying Gong]Rank: UniqueUse: A small golden gong that, once wrung, can be heard clear across even the most chaotic battlefields. Any allies that hear the sound of this gong have their parameters enhanced by 50%, decaying 1% every minute before returning to normal.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Vahn was surprised by the functionality of the [Rallying Gong], as it could actually turn the tide of large fights very easily. He then considered if he should use Eirene's [Heart's Desire] but, after considering his past experience with such things, Vahn decided to let it sit in his Inventory. Currently, he had the unused [Heart's Desire]s of Riveria, Lefiya, Freya, Shizune, and Eirene.Ever since Riveria had shown how uncomfortable she was with the idea of him peering into her past, even though he was certain she would be okay with it now, Vahn had decided to not use them. He was very comfortable with his relationships at present and, unlike in the past, Vahn felt that it was unnecessary to rely on them, even for information. Though this could change during an emergency, that was something worth thinking about then and there, not something to harp over in the present. For the time being, the only thing that really mattered was the two goddesses sitting at his sides, especially the clearly nervous goddess sitting at his right.Eirene, while making small talk, kept sending him 'longing' looks periodically while her aura had started clinging to him the moment he sat down. The fact that he had been able to get her Affection to 100 showed that she had already clearly found her resolve. By the time this day came to an end, she would be inextricably bound to him and, for the first time in her long life, she would get to experience the joys of what it was to be a mother, even if only 'expecting'. Though the pregnancy would undoubtedly interfere with her duties around the City, Eirene was anxiously anticipating being a mother, especially to one of the adorable little children Vahn had produced with other goddesses...Completely aware of what her fellow goddess was thinking, Loki ended up excusing herself after sticking around until the time the two had set aside to do the deed. Unlike what happened with Freya, Loki didn't feel the need to stick around and bother Eirene, especially since the latter goddess wouldn't have appreciated it very much.Being the highly sensible goddess she was, Eirene hadn't been as experimental as many of her fellow gods, to the point where she had never even done anything other than basic missionary. Some of her former lovers had tried to convince her to do other things but, before she was willing to do so, she required that they become reputed Heroes that were recognized by society first. Since nobody had ever met her expectations, Eirene had only maintained very basic relationships in the past, with Vahn being the first 'serious' commitment she ever had. After all, he was already a Hero that was recognized by the people and, even though he did some things she didn't agree with, her own life wasn't free of such blemishes.Sometimes, the situation called for extreme measures and, in the face of evil, it was often 'necessary' for those with righteous hearts to descend amongst the shadows, at least for a short while. One of the things that made someone a true hero was, even after they stepped into the darkness, they were able to emerge without it affecting their heart and mind. Many people, once tainted, would slowly become corrupted by the darkness they had experienced. Vahn, however, always bounced back from such things and, it was for reasons like this, Eirene had a very deep affection for the rather young hero. If it was him, she had already decided to do her best and, even if just the thought of such things weighed heavily on her heart, Eirene resolved herself to do her best to satisfy her young lover, the hero in her heart, and the man who would sire her child...The moment Loki left the Guest Residence, the atmosphere inside the room grew tense and awkward, with silence reigning for several long seconds. It wasn't until Vahn released a lighthearted laugh that the tension was broken, even though Eirene was confused by his sudden shift in behavior. To answer her confused expression, Vahn smiled in the most gentle manner he could manage, softly saying, "Because our relationship is a little unique, it makes sense that things would be a little awkward at first. However, I wouldn't have shown up so early if I wasn't fond of you, Eirene. Not only are you very beautiful, especially with your gentle blue hair and eyes, but your character is exceptional. I wholeheartedly believe you will make a fine mother and it is my honor to be the man who will father what I believe will be an amazing child..."Once again, silence dominated the room while Eirene looked at Vahn's smiling face with a blank expression on her own. This time, however, the silence didn't persist for very long as Eirene suddenly released a peal of soft laughter to accompany Vahn's own. Since he had made such a 'confession', Eirene felt compelled to do the same, thus, after forming her thoughts into a cohesive structure, she matched his gaze and said, "For longer than I'd like to admit, I've always been looking for a man to share my life with. I know it was a little unfair to them, but I've always had a great deal of respect for the Heroes that would pop up every now and then. I have a tendency to push the people I'm involved with to become Heroes themselves, thus, I'm very grateful to have met you, Vahn. Your words, the kindness you have shown me, I will do my best to repay it in full...even if..."Vahn blinked, confused by Eirene's sudden trailing of her words until she leaned in close, gesturing for him to lean down so she could whisper in his ear. What he heard from her was completely outside his expectations, causing Vahn's mind to blank for a moment while Eirene bashfully lowered her head. She knew Vahn managed many women, even to the point he could get advantages against Loki and Freya, but she didn't know what his 'preferences' were. After thinking of the most 'shameless' thing she could imagine, Eirene had whispered into his ear, "I don't mind, even if you want to do it from behind..."From how she had treated the matter, Vahn wasn't sure exactly what Eirene meant from 'behind', meaning he wasn't sure if she meant to do it the 'normal' way, or in the more 'deviant' manner. Since she had a very docile appearance, and wasn't supposed to be that experienced, it was impossible for Vahn to decipher her meaning. He also didn't want to force her to clarify, as it would only make things difficult for them both if he pressed her on the issue. For now, he just placed his hand on her shoulder, drawing her gaze back toward him as he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Eirene, I'm not going to press you to do anything you're uncomfortable with. For now, I'm happy just knowing I get to be with an amazing goddess like you...we can try other things later, there is no rush..."Eirene released a sigh of profound relief, going so far as to pat her chest in order to quiet the furious beating of her heart. The fact that Vahn had given her 'leniency', even though she had given him permission to do as he pleased, increased Eirene's impression of him even more. She could see that his Heroic character was something he possessed, even during moments where most men would show their beastly nature. With a smile on her face, she couldn't help but mentally remark, ("This is how a True Hero should be, always cognizant of the emotional state of others. I'm glad I was able to meet a boy like him...") While this thought had passed through her mind, Eirene showed a very beautiful smile on her face, almost as if she was feeling incredibly vindicated at this moment.Vahn wasn't sure what was going through her mind but he was very aware that Eirene's impression of him seemed to improve. With a smile of his own, Vahn helped her rise from the sofa and, after linking arms with her, escorted Eirene to the elevator. The fact that she gently rested her head against his shoulder during the short elevator ride made the soft spot in his heart where Eirene had made her home become especially sensitive. He could tell that, though having a bit of experience, Eirene was a very innocent and reserved woman. Though she might very well have the trait of a quiet woman who 'awakened' in the bedroom, Vahn didn't think this was the case. After all, all gods had their unique quirks and, even if such principles held true for mortals, it didn't necessarily apply to the myriad gods that had descended to the Mortal World.Once they reached the room, Vahn walked Eirene out of the elevator and waited for her to look around with her curious expression for a few moments before she released his arm and, very suddenly, began helping to slowly remove his clothing. Vahn felt surprised but, after considering her nature, Eirene's behavior made a lot of sense. It was exactly because she was a principled and sensible woman that Eirene had started doing what would have been the 'duty' of a wife or mistress.Thus, instead of letting his momentary confusion make things awkward, Vahn worked with Eirene to help her remove his clothing, taking note of the happy and contented expression she had on her face. He noticed that she didn't actually seem to pay much attention to his figure, which was a little strange, but it was probably just another one of her quirks. Had he seen some of her former partners, Vahn would have known that Eirene almost never took someone's physical appearance into consideration, always looking at their character alone.After she had removed all his clothing, Eirene gave a small nod before moving towards the bed and loosening the pale golden sash around her waist. Though she always wore very conservative and simple clothing, Eirene's figure still stood out regardless of her efforts. When she removed the white clothes, bordered with gentle blue accents, from her body, Vahn couldn't stop himself from holding his breath for a short moment.Though she was slightly shorter than Hephaestus and Loki, being only 163cm tall, Eirene's figure beneath her plain white dress was a shocking sight to behold. She had a shapely hourglass figure and, as her back had been to him, Vahn followed her braided blue hair down the elegant line of her back until his eyes landed on her perfectly rounded and plush buttocks. Beneath those two immaculate shaped butt cheeks, Eirene also had full thighs, appearing soft and pliable at a glance, giving Vahn a slight urge to simply lay his head across her lap and take a nap.When Eirene turned around, revealing her somewhat shy and demure smile, Vahn's eyes trailed up her body before fixing themselves to her beautiful blue gems, which seemed to only reflect him at the moment. Of course, his passing glance had been all it took for Vahn to complete his mental image of Eirene, saving it within his mind for all eternity. Like every other goddess, Eirene was completely bare down below and, after passing her almost 'cute' navel, Vahn had briefly locked eyes on her well-sculpted breasts, seemingly defying gravity as they perfectly held their shape. They were only the lower side of a C-Cup but, even without touching them, Vahn knew they would be incredibly soft...Not minding Vahn's gaze at all, Eirene actually felt the way he looked at her was the 'appropriate' way a man should look at a woman. Too many men had possessive, greedy, and lustful looks in their eyes, especially when they saw an attractive woman. Vahn's gaze, however, showed genuine appreciation and, though she could feel his excitement, there was a certain 'confidence' that radiated off of Vahn. He didn't 'need' to be possessive, greedy, or even lustful, as he was already completely confident he would get what he wanted, as he had done what was necessary to obtain it. Eirene felt his gaze was very refreshing and, though she wanted to berate herself for thing such things, she humored thoughts of trying to get him to look at her 'other' ways in the future. This thought passed very quickly, however, causing a small smile to appear on Eirene's face as she said, "Please, treat me kindly...Vahn."(A/N: 13,658/30,000...nearly eight hours in...I don't think I'm going to survive this challenge xD...)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Eirene wants one...','Vahn doesn't need any crutches anymore (UwU)','Doki Doki, Eirene-sama')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Making his way over to her side, Vahn pulled Eirene into his embrace, allowing their bare bodies to touch against each other before gently kissing his lips. He kept things relatively tame, as it was obvious that Eirene wasn't used to anything more 'advanced', but still enjoyed the feeling of her breasts pressing against his chest. Though they weren't quite as soft as Hestia's, who seemed to possess an Innate giving her the softest breasts among both gods and mortals, but they were still very pleasant and deformed nicely while he held her close. The fact she made no efforts to resist him at all, simply allowing him to do as he pleased, made Vahn feel a strange desire to not betray the trust she had placed in him...Guiding Eirene to the bed, which had been completely replaced since the time he had been with Freya, Vahn slowly lowered her to its surface. Eirene's 'complacency' actually unnerved him a little, especially since she was watching him with an unwavering gaze filled with trust and undisguised infatuation. Then, when she had been laid against the bed through his efforts, Eirene smiled lovingly and opened her arms, clearly inviting him into her embrace. Vahn blinked, somewhat confused about how things were developing but, never one to refuse the embrace of a woman, he leaned over of her body and allowed her to pull him close.The resulting embrace last for a few minutes, during which time Vahn just absentmindedly enjoyed Eirene's comforting touch while she hugged his face into the cleavage of her breasts. She didn't seem to mind his weight against her body at all and, even though there was a startlingly hot object pressed against her abdomen, Eirene continued to hold him closely before framing his face and saying, "You're a good man, Vahn...thank you for letting me prepare my heart...I'm ready now." After saying her piece, Eirene gave him a very brief kiss before relaxing against the bed and slightly parting her legs. It was looking like, true to the rumors involving her, Eirene wanted to keep things very simple, something Vahn actually found rather refreshing.Since Eirene was actually 'more' than ready, contrary to her rather demure behavior, Vahn deftly found the correct angle, marveling at how Eirene's flesh seemed to simultaneously envelop him with both a gentle, yet snug, pressure. When he inserted himself inside of her, Eirene released a small sigh before producing a smile and musing, "I'm glad I took Loki's advice. Without the medicine, I'm not sure if my body would actually be suitable to receive you...haaaaa..." Hearing this, Vahn felt that same strange sense of pride dance around in his chest, bringing a smile to his face as he said, "You're doing well, Eirene, just leave everything else to me..."Nodding her head, Eirene then wrapped her arms around his back and loosely held onto his body without making many movements of her own. It was just him, slowly pistoning his hips without stressing Eirene's body too much, as she gave Vahn a feeling as though she were very delicate and fragile. She didn't seem to derive too much pleasure and enjoyment from sex, instead focusing on his reactions and 'supporting' him with random compliments. It was a little strange, especially considering he wasn't doing much at the moment, so Vahn eventually slowly his already slow movements, asking, "Eirene, do you not enjoy having sex...?"Eirene gave a simple smile in response before explaining, "Well, it certainly feels good, but I don't think its that healthy for people to seek excessive pleasure. There are many things in the world that can give your life greater meaning than simply indulging in sexual pleasures. I'm sure you've experienced such things, especially after your children were born, yes...?"When he heard her explain it like this, Vahn fell into thought for a moment before nodding his head in affirmation. However, he knew there was something 'wrong' about Eirene's words so he then said, "That may be true. In fact, the time I spend with my daughters...I can't really imagine anything more fulfilling. However, during moments like this, when two people are coming together to form a singular bond...I believe it is important to enjoy it. Even if you don't place much emphasis on the act, ignoring anything complex like plays, the emotional connection is very important...you see, it makes me happy when I'm able to make the women I'm with happy. In many cases, seeing me happy, also makes the girls even happier, effectively creating a loop where we can share each other's happiness. I'm not really sure if that makes sense...it just feels right...?"Hearing Vahn's explanation, Eirene chuckled lightly, bringing her hands to his face with a loving smile on her's as she said, "Vahn, know that I am already very happy. However, if you want to try to make me happier...who am I to stop you...? Please, do whatever you like...I may be inexperienced, but I will do my best to make you happy as well..." Eirene had already decided to let Vahn do as he pleased, even before they began. Seeing him so concerned for her made a gentle warmth spread through her heart and, though she couldn't exactly agree with everything he said, she knew he meant well.Vahn could tell that Eirene wasn't really convinced by his words so he decided to try and show her through his actions. Knowing she might not enjoy anything too intense, Vahn decided to slowly ease her into things but using his [Grooming] to begin stroking various parts of her body. So she would be able to focus on each sensation, he didn't begin kissing her and, very gently, began kissing around her neck, shoulders, and collarbone. He noticed the Eirene's body twitched slightly whenever his hands would pass over her soft and delicate skin. It was strange, especially since he knew she often fought and captured criminals, that Eirene's body seemed so frail...It took a bit longer than he expected, but Eirene eventually released a much hotter sigh than before, making the demure and soft sighs from earlier seem exceptionally tame. Realizing it herself, Eirene lightly chuckled and said, "If it's like this, I can understand a little what you mean...you're so gentle, yet everything you do is effective...I've never really experienced anything like this before..." It was at this moment that Vahn gave Eirene a short kiss, still keeping things tame for the moment, before he pulled away to say, "Things can go much further than this...one day, when you are truly open to the idea, I will show you...the bonds between people that love each other are what give moments like this their significance. It isn't the sexual act itself, but what we give to each other that matters...just as you're allowing me to do as I please...while I'm trying to make you comfortable and satisfied...if we didn't both want to give the other something, this would be nothing more than a means to an end...serving no greater purpose at all..."This time, Eirene's eyes opened a little wider, slightly taken aback by the content of Vahn's words. They were much more convincing than what he had said previously and, though she couldn't completely agree with each part, Eirene knew there was a great deal of truth to his words. If one side simply gave to the other, without an exchange of emotions, the party giving would be nothing more than a glorified prostitute. Even if that wasn't the case, they both had a reason to be here, at this specific moment, which was so that she could conceive a child. If she simply allowed Vahn to do as he pleased, without taking any more proactive measures, it would almost be like she was letting him do what he wanted in exchange for a child...which was an awful thought to have.Keying in on a few select words Vahn had stated, Eirene mustered up her courage, just like she would do before leading a raid into a den of criminals, saying, "As I said, Vahn, I'm not very experienced with things like this...however...I want you to show me how far things can go. I have already given you my trust and, even if things get a little out of hand, I believe you will not stray from the path you have chosen to walk...so show me, the strength of the bond between two people...I want to know how strong it can become."As if they had traded places once again, Vahn's eyes widened at Eirene's words, thoughts racing through his mind as he tried to process their meaning. Just like her comment about 'doing it from behind', Vahn wasn't sure if the meaning behind her words matched with his understanding of them. The one thing he knew was, by simply looking at Eirene's calm and determined gaze, she had completely entrusted things to him. How far he pushed her, what they experienced together, it was up to him to decide when things would come to an end. Depending on his choices, he could completely reshape how Eirene treated the relationship between men and women...Suddenly realization hit Vahn's mind, causing a smile to appear on his face as he reached out his hand to gently stroke Eirene's aqua-blue hair. He leaned down, kissing her exposed forehead before saying, "Since you've given me your trust, I will give you my everything...it might be a little scary, though, as it would require you to do the same..." This time, Eirene's chuckle turned into a light laugh as she said, "Very well, Vahn...I know I'm not the first goddess whose heart you've managed to reach...I trust you. Come, if you want my everything, take it..." As she spoke, Eirene opened her arms in a gesture as if she were offering herself up to him, no hesitation at all present in her expression and actions.Refusing to let down a woman who had placed her trust in him, goddess or not, Vahn threw away his own hesitation and began expanding his domain before contracting it to surround the bed. Then, just as he had done with Hephaestus and Loki in the past, Vahn began allowing his domain to mix with Eirene's aura, drawing out her divine power as the energies between their bodies began to meld together. For a brief moment, there was an unbridled surprise on Eirene's face until, much like Vahn, such thought seemed completely irrelevant. Just as he could feel her everything, Eirene could feel Vahn's entire existence, simultaneously small, frail, and weak, while also being insurmountably large, indomitable, and mighty. It wasn't the presence of a mortal and, though it wasn't as powerful as a god, Eirene couldn't help but feel like Vahn was far beyond any gods she had ever met before...Without any regards for time, Vahn melded with Eirene as a rainbow hue, intermixed with an ocean-blue radiated from their bodies. They were so taken by the passion shared between them, which seemed to infinitely compound upon itself, that, by the time the light began to fade away, nearly eight hours had passed, with them changing positions more than a hundred times. When everything was said and done, Eirene just lay there in a daze while Vahn held her body from behind, gingerly kissing her neck while the now familiar presence spread her insides to their maximum capacity.Eirene didn't know what to think right now, as the experience she just shared with Vahn was far beyond her expectations. She actually felt like her existence itself had 'expanded' slightly, in a way she couldn't even begin to comprehend. The mortal boy holding her, his warmth, his scent, his presence itself, seemed to be permanently embedded in her thoughts, heart, and even her soul. Strangely, though this should have filled her with confusion and insecurities, Eirene knew Vahn hadn't kept anything from her, just as she had been unable to keep anything from him. They had given themselves to each other completely, something she hadn't even thought possible earlier, even when the words had originally left her mouth...Feeling Vahn slip out of her, Eirene experienced a sudden sense of loss, instinctually uttering, "Ah, no..." before realizing what she just said. Vahn just rolled her over to face him, an action she couldn't bring herself to resist at all. When she saw his face in close proximity to her's, Eirene felt her cheeks become hot, especially when she saw his gentle and 'knowing' smile. As he came in to take a kiss from her, Eirene absentmindedly opened her mouth to receive him, feeling her mind start to numb when his tongue invaded, caressed, and intertwined with her own. Just as she had done during the previous eight hours, Eirene found herself reciprocating his kiss, even escalating things slightly when she tightly clung to his head with her hands.When Vahn pulled away, he saw Eirene's red face and smiled once again, asking, "So, I know my words might not be very convincing, but I believe you should understand now...how about it, Eirene, can you feel the love I have for you now...?" He might not have had much before, as Eirene was more like someone he had respected as a friend, even while appreciating her beauty and fully intending to impregnate her. After melding with her Divinity, however, Vahn felt like there was no part of Eirene he didn't know, even some parts she herself hadn't be aware of before. At the time their existences seemed to have fused together, even though he lost his senses, Vahn felt his feelings intertwine with her's, bringing them to an absolute zero distance where nothing wasn't shared between them.Hearing his words, Eirene found herself breathing heavily and, inexplicably, the heat on her face continued to rise as she sheepishly muttered, "I...I under...I understand...I...I...I..." Reaching out his index finger, Vahn placed it against Eirene's lips, smiling in the most loving manner he could manage as he confidently stated, "I know..." At this moment, Vahn felt like he knew 'everything' about Eirene, at least on an emotional level. She would probably struggle with her thoughts on what happened for a while after today but, once she came to accept the reality, Vahn 'knew' she would be happier for it. He had felt how happy she could be, something Eirene didn't seem to be aware of herself, and she wouldn't be able to ignore that feeling anymore.During the moment when Eirene had entered a daze, Vahn gently lifted her right leg and, bringing her back to reality, slowly inserted himself into her again. Unlike the past, where she simply released a sigh of relief, Eirene released a throaty moan, writhing around slightly in his embrace with a flushed expression on her face. She immediately began breathing faster before locking eyes with him when he brought his hand back to her face, saying, "It's time..." Then, to answer Eirene's unasked question, golden chains began to appear from the void as they slowly snaked around her body. This time, Eirene's breathing became loud, labored, and excited. Even though she could feel the restrictive force coming from [Enkidu], Eirene managed to smile, tracing her palms across his chest as she said, "Vahn...I love you..."(A/N: 16,265/30,000...I ain't gonna make it out of this one alive xD...)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vanilla...','Less Talking, More Fluff (o`^ 'o)...','Just according to keikaku...?')

The day following Lefiya's 'birthday celebration', she became a very popular topic of discussion within the Manor, especially when everyone found out she had undergone a racial change. Riveria, especially, was completely shocked by the fact that Lefiya had not only become a Spirit, but had a direct link to the Sacred Trees, made evident by her name. Just as Vahn had compared her to Terra, for a brief moment, all the Elves within the Manor had a very similar impression, even Eina and Risna. For Riveria and Ryuu, both have close ties to the Sacred Trees within the Elven Kingdom, Lefiya now had nearly the same presence as a sapling of the Sacred Tree.Of course, they weren't the only ones that found the changes in Lefiya very interesting as both Ais and Tiona were ecstatic when they learned she could sprout wings. Almost as if they couldn't wait for a single moment longer, they had dragged her off to the Sub-Space orb to fly around together, with Ais being the first to pull Lefiya along. Since she had only recently discussed including Ais in their next 'play', Lefiya's face had turned beet red to the point where illusory steam sprouted from her tri-colored hair. Even so, she followed along with Ais and Tiona with a happy smile on her face, though the glimmer in her eyes was apparent to those possessing high perception.Once Lefiya had been dragged away, Vahn was forced to explain everything that had happened, including some of the more 'intimate' details, such as Lefiya's 'dangerous' capabilities in the bedroom. He was surprised when Ryuu, having been born into a family that tended to the Sacred Trees, nodded her head in understanding, explaining, "It isn't that well known, but there are certain 'ceremonies' that take place to help increase the vitality of the Sacred Trees. Usually, we would carefully raise animals that had a very high affinity with nature before sacrificing them on the roots of the Sacred Tree. It isn't that surprising that Lefiya's body would have a similar quality and, as your...fluids...are rather unique, I'm not surprised that kind of thing happened. Just...make sure to be careful..."Watching Ryuu run her fingers sheepishly through her golden hair, Vahn's expression softened into a smile, nodding his head as he said, "Sure...thanks for worrying about me, Ryuu..." Eliciting a rare blush from Ryuu, Vahn's smile grew in size until Loki suddenly chimed in, saying, "The fact that your creation ability produced an item that can change a person's race is a bit difficult to believe. If not for the fact that I had seen it with my own eyes, I would have never imagined such a thing was possible. Vahn, you really should put more effort into learning how to control that ability of yours. Since it was able to increase Lefiya's strength so drastically, it would not only be a great asset to the Alliance, but it would help keep everyone safe in the future."Loki wasn't the only one who was struggling to comprehend what they had just learned, as all the goddesses present had moderately incredulous expressions on their faces. They had all lived for hundreds of millions of years, during which time nothing even remotely similar to what Vahn had just accomplished had happened. Yes, new races would pop up every now and then, but these were just natural mutations and rare exceptions. The fact that he had simply given Lefiya a 'vial of light', which changed the very nature of her existence in just an hour, was very difficult to believe. If he hadn't done something even more unbelievable in the past, by reversing the time of Shizune's body, it would have been even more difficult to wrap their heads around.Hearing Loki's words, Vahn nodded his head in agreement, sincerely wishing he actually had a way to obtain more 'unique' grade items from the system. Unfortunately, the only way such items could be obtained were through Quests and, though he had completed several dozen random quests while exploring the Dungeon, he had never been awarded such an item. Thus far, it was only through increasing a person's affection that he had been able to obtain them, though Quests such as [A Man's Responsibility] had also afforded him unique, though only his children could use them.Vahn had long since realized that unique items were usually obtained through Quests related to his bonds with other people, especially his loved ones. However, even though this was the case, even girls like Hestia had never given him any extra quests. Sis had informed him that there would be a way to get Unique items later on but, until now, she had never been able to reveal any details. Unless he managed to increase the functionality of The Path, by completely hidden objectives and unlocking optional quests, there was no way to make any headway. Unfortunately, not that he was complaining, he had always been very busy with the various matters that required his attention. Vahn simply didn't have the time to try and discover new system functions, nor did he want to invest what little free time he did have trying to learn how to 'exploit' his system further...Seeing that he was seriously considering the matter, Loki nodded her head in satisfaction, saying, "It's good that you're treating things seriously. Your powers and abilities are something that has never existed in this world, not in all its long history. Nobody can really help you understand your unique capabilities unless you yourself are putting in the effort. However, never forget that you can always talk to us whenever you're confused about something. At the very least, I'm certain most of the hopelessly infatuated brats can help you out..." As Loki was speaking, she adopted a mischevious smile and gestured to Riveria, Ryuu, and, Syr.As he had turned his eyes to the girls while Loki gestured to them, Vahn saw their reactions to being referred to as 'hopelessly infatuated brats'. Riveria had furrowed her brows slightly while Ryuu had adopted another rare blush, averting her eyes to the side as if she couldn't see him looking at her. As for Syr, she just issued a gentle smile, squinting her eyes slightly as if she found the situation rather amusing. She didn't really mind that a nearly five-hundred-million-year-old goddess referred to her as a brat, especially considering the difference in their age. Even so, Syr wondered how she would be able to get even with Loki, though just a little bit...---After this discussion had come to an end, Vahn ended up being pulled aside by Loki, reminding him that he still needed to tend to Eirene later this afternoon. Since he couldn't forget such a thing, even if he had been busy with ten-thousand other tasks, Vahn assured her that he would take care of it. Unlike his feelings towards Freya, which were currently a little complicated, Vahn had a very good impression of Eirene. Not only was she a very beautiful and mature looking goddess, but her character was also righteous and she had a simultaneously gentle, yet lively, disposition. She was always quick to compliment others and, though she could be a little abrasive when it came to discussing what made someone a Hero, her strong desire for a peaceful world resonated greatly with Vahn.Being a Goddes of Peace, Order, and Longevity, Eirene was someone who never ceased her pursuit of true peace within the world. It was her earnest desire that all people could live alongside each other, working together to maintain order and interacting amicably amongst their fellows. She disliked conflict but, in order to keep things from escalating out of control, Eirene had taken it upon herself to create the Familia that was responsible for maintaining public order within the City.However, even when she came across people that had committed villainous acts, Eirene never judged them too harshly. She always tried to set people back on a course where they would be able to not only better their own lives, but the lives of others. This had the unfortunate consequence of some people taking advantage of her kindness, but Eirene never let it get to her. Even now, nearly 30% of her entire Familia was comprised of former criminals that she had tried to set on the right path, even though many simply joined to avoid longer jail times, or worse punishments.While thinking of Eirene's rather complex affairs, as some of the people that had let her down were her former lovers, Vahn made his way to Terra's Garden. He needed to spend some time with Alexa before the afternoon came, or there wouldn't be any time later. It was fortunate that Lefiya, while showing an unnatural draw towards sexual acts, wasn't as inconsiderate as Freya had been. She had put off her own 'celebration' until the early afternoon, giving Vahn ample time to visit Alexa beforehand. It was very important that, unless it couldn't be helped, Vahn always showed up on time. After all, just imagining Alexa patiently waiting for his arrival every day, even if he was sometimes 'days' late, made him feel very guilty. This was exacerbated by the fact that he would inherit the memories of his memory fragment, who would often check up on Alexa as she spent days watching the empty space where he was set to appear from...With the lonely image of Alexa in his mind, Vahn stepped into Terra's Garden, unfazed by the fact she was lazily sitting on her perch, waiting for his arrival. Though he certainly wasn't immune to her beauty, Vahn had become very accustomed to Terra being naked, much like everyone else that visited the Garden. The only time she seemed to don clothes was whenever she left the area, or when one of the children came along with him. Since her beauty seemed like it was simultaneously enhancing, and enhanced by, nature, Vahn felt like it was perfectly natural for her to be like this. He was just happy that her memory fragment had enough propriety to always wear clothing within the Spirit-Time orb, lest Alexa picks up a similar habit...Lightly nibbling on her finger, Terra issued an elegant, yet sensual, smile while saying, "These last few days have been very interesting for you, haven't they, Master~? Ufufufu~." She was very aware of all the 'new' girls her Master had been sleeping with lately and, though she wished it had been her in their place, Terra was actually 'proud' that her Master was so capable. From her perspective, just as he thought her nakedness was 'natural', Terra felt her Master 'should' be surrounded by women. If other women didn't seek him out, be they mortal or goddess, Terra would have felt this went against the natural order of things. After all, he could even tame ridiculous existences like Eva, while giving meaning and power to existences such as herself.Returning a small smile to Terra, Vahn walked forward, not even breaking stride when his feet contacted the water's surface. With his mastery of [Shundo] and [Koku Shundo], creating a foothold on the surface of water was much easier than forming them in the air. Thus, with a casual ease, Vahn walked up to Terra and accepted the orb she offered to him. After perusing it for a short while, Vahn turned his eyes back to her and said, "I guess I'll entrust my body to you, Terra...go easy on me, okay~?" Vahn knew exactly how much Terra got off on the fact that he left his defenseless body in her care, even if he wasn't actually in any danger. True Dragons were not only prideful, but they were very 'possessive' of their treasures, with him being the most precious treasure to the elegant woman before him.Releasing a peal of sensual and satisfied laughter, Terra then smiled before bringing her body to a seated position and wrapping her wings around her Master's body. She pulled him in close, embracing his body tightly while saying, "Leave it to me, Master~." Accenting her words, even though it didn't exactly inspire confidence, Terra traced her long tongue up his cheek before laughing with an 'ufufufufu~' once again. Vahn just shook his head in a slightly exasperated manner before sighing lightly and inserting his intent into the orb. Terra would never put him in a compromising position so, if someone approached while she had been entrusted with his body, she would deal with the situation easily, and efficiently, even if it was an enemy as powerful as Siegfried...Vahn wasn't surprised to find Alexa hovering in front of him the moment he entered into the orb, her face only a few centimeters away from his own. A small smile spread across his face and, as she was already very close, Vahn gave the small True Dragon a kiss on the forehead before saying, "I'm back, Alexa..." In return, Alexa produced a small smile of her own before nodding her head and flittering around to sit on his shoulders. She crossed her arms on his head and leaned forward, knowing that he would lose his balance even if she sat a little awkwardly. Then, with an expectant smile on her face, Alexa said, "Welcome back, Papa..."For the next hundred hours, Vahn spent his time watching over Alexa's Cultivation progress, helping to guide her whenever she was making any mistakes. She had been practicing hard for the last two month, so the amount of progress she had made was very commendable. Vahn noticed that, as a result of using the [Mind of Still Water, Heart of Eternal Ice], Alexa's disposition had become calm and, when she wasn't interacting with him, somewhat cold. Her eyes seemed to be sharper and there was an aloof feeling contained within their leafy green depths. However, when she turned them to him, Vahn saw those cold emotions melt away in an instant as she patiently listened to his guidance.During the times when she wasn't demonstrating her practice, and receiving guidance from him, Alexa had him serve as a glorified body-pillow as they took long naps together. Though it might have seemed a little wasteful to use their time simply lounging about, Vahn knew that Alexa was genuinely happy just having the warmth of a 'real' person, especially if it was his.Though the memory fragments had the exact same warmth, most people were able to tell there was something 'off' about them, especially if they knew the 'real' people the fragments were based off of. After all, a normal person had a physical body, mana body, and spirit body. The memory fragments, however, had none of these things and simply 'emulated' the functions. Though they were very realistic, it wasn't something that could fool those with high perception and, when it came to True Dragons, they had some of the highest.Thus, knowing that it would be another sixty days before he could give her the warmth she craved, Vahn didn't mind indulging his cute little Dragon Princess' requests. Even if she wanted to spend the entire 100 hours just sleeping away under the gentle rays of light shining down from above, Vahn wouldn't have minded at all. After all, it was the right of young daughters to be a bit willful and, as a respectable and doting father, Vahn knew it was his responsibility to be there for them during such moments...(A/N: 10,860/30,000)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'One day, all the girls are going to be able to fly through the sky xD...','Terra will protect Master, surely (UwU)...','I actually feel a little sorry for Alexa at this point...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 744: Peace