Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Around the same time that Vahn was taking care of Alexa, he was using his avatar to venture down into the 60th Floor of the Dungeon. Even during his 'vacation', Vahn had to pay attention to what was taking place around Enyo's seal as ignoring her simply wasn't an option. Though there hadn't been any accidents thus far, it was simply foolish to overlook her presence and 'assume' nothing would go wrong. With the amount of Karma he had, Vahn wouldn't be surprised if some random change happened in the Dungeon that would compromise the seal. If Enyo managed to escape, she would be a Tier 4 monster within the mortal world and, though he had a few means to deal with her, that too was just an assumption.After stepping through the teleportation magic circle, Vahn found himself in a large circular chamber that was comprised almost entirely out of dark blue stone. The teleportation war on the ground emitted a magical blue light that illuminated the entire room, refracting off the blue crystals growing out of the wall and ceiling. Waiting for his arrival were two humanoid Xenos named Trix and Davr, both belonging to the Goblin-Xenos lineage. Compared to their past selves, they shared almost no similarities with other Goblins, now standing around 140-145cm tall with pale green skin and a few areas of matted brown fur. They had grown slightly more muscular, losing the emaciated appearance of their kin, while their facial features were now almost entirely human.As was often the case for those guarding the teleportation ward, the two quickly greeted Vahn upon his arrival before Davr ran off to inform Gros. Trix stayed behind, explaining, "There be no changes since the last time you come, Boss." The Xenos took their duty of guarding Enyo's seal very seriously, something Vahn was grateful for, but he always had to personally make sure things were okay. His eyes were able to discern far more than most people so there was a chance he would be able to discern something they had overlooked. Even so, Vahn nodded his head and said, "Thank you, Trix, you have been working hard."Though Trix was a male Xenos, like many of the Goblin-Type, Vahn still reached out his hand and used his [Grooming] to show his appreciation. He had the feeling that he would break through to the next evolution of the skill pretty soon and, knowing his mentality played a large part in that, Vahn had become somewhat 'indiscriminate' in his petting as of late. Besides, Trix was around the size of one of the older students at the School so Vahn was easily able to perform the act without any real inconvenience. As for Trix himself, he had a happy smile on his face until Vahn departed, heading towards the Observation Room.By the time Vahn reached the room, Gros had already been waiting for him, Davr at his side while several other Xenos were monitoring the various screens located around the room. All of the central screens showed the surrounding Floors of Haven, making sure there was no danger to the rapidly expanding City. Just with the members of the HDF, there were already 14,000 permanant residents while the rest of Haven's population, already having reached 23,000 members, was comprised of various Familia belonging to the Alliance. There were a few Merchants that ran their own businesses as well, but they were in the minority at the moment since the Alliance's influence in the market had been expanding rapidly.Gros gave a salute that he had copied from the Valkyrie, thumping his chest with a proud smile on his face as he exclaimed, "Welcome back, Master! Since your last visit, we have rescued three more Xenos refugees and evacuated them to the village. There is also one incident that I wanted to discuss with you, as I'm unsure of how to deal with it..." Gros gestured to the side where three Almiraj-Type Xenos were paying close attention to what was happening on a series of screens. They hadn't grown enough to develop humanoid features just yet but, true to the nature of Xenos, they were happy to be able to help track down and rescue their fellow Xenos.Even now, there were a few incidents where Adventurers would encounter Xenos and try to kill them, either out of ignorance or in sheer violation of the changing laws. These weren't nearly as bad as some of the 'deviants' who would encounter Xenos with female characteristics, sometimes trying to force themselves upon them for the 'thrill' of the experience. The Xenos charged with rescuing their fellow kin had ended up fighting with and slaying a few Adventurers over the last few months but, in each case, their justification for doing so was perfectly understandable. Generally, it was during such incidents that the Xenos would defer to him, causing Vahn to feel slightly exasperated as he turned his attention to the monitors.Upon seeing the people on screen, Vahn's exasperation reached a critical level and he couldn't help releasing an outward sigh while shaking his head. There, hiding away in one of the various safe areas in the Dungeon, Bell was sitting alongside a humanoid Xenos with pale purple skin, silver-blue hair, and amber colored eyes. She had long ears like an Elf and a thick blue lizard-like tail protruding out of the tattered red mantle that Bell had likely lent to her. Vahn was able to identify her as a Vouivre Xenos because of the red gemstone at the center of her forehead and the sapphire-like scales covering sections of her body.After seeing the scene, Vahn noticed something 'wrong', asking, "Where are Bell's companions...?" Though he had asked Gros, it was one of the Almiraj-Xenos that pointed to a screen that was being monitored by a Kobold-Xenos. It reflected the image of a group of four girls searching through the Dungeon, obviously looking for Bell. Seeing this, Vahn felt even more exasperated until Gros explained, "We managed to find that Xenos as she was being chased by a group of Adventurers. At the time, she had been naked and injured and we were afraid we may be too late to arrive and help her..." Gros had tightly gripped his fists as he was speaking, clearly upset that there were so many depraved Adventurers targeting his 'newborn' kin.Continuing where he left off, Gros explained, "Just as she was corned by the group of Adventurers, Bell had entered into the area after being separated from his party. He managed to fight off the group of Adventurers and flee with the Xenos girl while the group gave chase. Eventually, the Xenos girl must have detected one of the safe areas as she pulled Bell inside so they could escape pursuit. Since then, we've been monitoring their interactions and awaiting your arrival, Master..." Bell was actually one of the people Vahn had asked the Xenos to monitor semi-actively, as he was interested in how the 'world' would treat Bell after the threat of Enyo was removed.At this point, Bell's 'party' had grown from three members, consisting of Line, Plum, and Bell himself, to a total of six members. There was the tomboyish Amazoness Taliah who, when meeting Vahn after the past 'incident', would turn skittish and hide behind Bell for protection. Following her addition to the group, there was now a peculiar Cat Person with green hair and yellow eyes. She was wielding a longsword and a rather revealing outfit that looked like a leather swimsuit with various belts and a thick mantle. It was the existence of the Bell's final party member, however, that caught Vahn's eye the most as it was actually someone he recognized...Located at the center of formation looking for Bell, Vahn saw a red-haired Elven woman with light freckles dotting her face. This was the same Elven girl who had shown up during his open challenge, showing a great deal of hostility towards him while casting Fire Magic with lethal intent. Vahn latter learned that she was one of the Elves who thought he had been blackmailing and forcing Riveria against her will. Her true identity was that of a branch member that used to serve the Hokai Elven Noble Family. Vahn learned from the investigation into her past that she was an illegitimate child that had been born to the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesir Aod Hokai. Vahn recalled that her name was Julienne Eastvale and hadn't expected that she would end up as part of Bell's 'entourage'...Fate was a curious thing at times and Vahn couldn't help but shake his head slightly as he asked, "Where are they located...?" Without any delay, Gros immediately answered, "They are currently located on the 19th Floor. If you'd like, we can reach them within ten minutes, Master." To this, Vahn shook his head and gave the screen one last glance as he said, "Continue to monitor the situation, but you don't have to interfere. If they're only on the 19th Floor, then there shouldn't be any problems that Bell can't deal with. When they're trying to exit the Dungeon, make sure to pick them up and guide the Xenos to Spero and get her situated. If she wants to continue to associate with Bell, we can make arrangements to start publicizing the existence of the Xenos and have her begin accompanying Bell's party..."At this point, Bell had been an Adventurer for over seven months and, even without much assistance, his Level was around the peak of Level 4. He had even been able to overtake Line who, even while trying her best, had only reached the peak of Level 3. As for Plum, she was still only Level 2 while the excitable Taliah should have become Level 4 around a month ago. Vahn wasn't sure about the other two members of the party but he knew the Elven Mage had been Level 3 during their battle and it seemed like the longsword wielding Cat Person was actually leading the group in Bell's absence. This meant she was probably Level 4 as well, meaning Bell's group had already become one of the more powerful parties in a very short period of time...As he was thinking this, Vahn saw something rather unexpected reflected on the monitor that showed Bell and the Xenos girl. Though he didn't really have the means to heal wounds without potions and Elixirs, it seemed like Bell was worried about the wounds sustained by the Xenos girl. With her constitution, she would eventually regenerate just by being exposed to the Dungeon but Bell was entirely unaware of this. As a result, he had a flushed face and was stammering words that none of them could hear. Then, after the Xenos girl laughed at his antics and nodded her head, Bell began to flusteredly draw a familiar magic circle on the ground...The moment Vahn realized what was going on, he couldn't stop himself from rubbing his temples and remarking at how unbelievably stupid Bell was at times. Currently, he was separated from his party and, instead of summoning them to his side using the very same [Pactio], he was unnecessarily using the [Pactio] just to help a Xenos woman he didn't even know that well heal her injuries. Based on their proximity, Vahn knew that Bell's party would find him pretty soon and, as expected, the moment Bell activated the [Pactio], the red-haired Elf detected the mana. The group discovered the secret door and broke into the room, just as Bell and the Xenos woman were kissing each other and sealing their [Pactio] contract...Vahn watched as Julienne and Line began 'beating' Bell while the rest of his party members began to question the Xenos girl. They seemed a little 'too accustomed' to Bell's antics and were ignoring the boy's cries as he was getting beaten up by the two 'sensible' girls in the group. As for the Xenos girl, they ended up providing her some extra clothing and talking for a few minutes until Bell ended up in a seiza and started listening to a long lecture from Line and Julienne. At this point, Vahn shook his head and turned away from the monitor, saying, "I'm going to check Enyo's seal before venturing into the 61st Floor for some materials. Keep monitoring the situation and be prepared to receive the new Xenos when they are trying to exit the Dungeon..."Gros gave another salute, which was emulated by several of the Xenos, as Vahn left the room with an expression of light amusement on his face. If he were being honest, he didn't actually understand why so many girls were drawn to Bell, even though he was also somewhat fond of the boy's nature. The confusion was the result of the fact that, even though Bell was surrounded by girls, and they would sometimes kiss and hold hands, he hadn't actually done anything more with them. Even Vahn could see that some of the girls were very 'frustrated' with Bell's dense and passive nature, yet the boy himself seemed completely unaware of the 'hungry' looks some of the girls gave him. They were well within their rights to hit and berate him as even Vahn felt incredulity after witnessing some of the things Bell would do...Deciding to meet up with Bell at the Clubhouse at some point and have a 'serious' talk with him, Vahn made his way to where Enyo was sealed and began checking the structural integrity of the Dungeon and the incorporated seal. With the various failsafes, it would take years for Enyo to break free, even if the seal was broken, but Vahn would rather be safe than sorry. Fortunately, there hadn't been any abnormalities in the seal thus far and, even after triple checking it this time around, Vahn was able to confirm it was holding strong. He then checked the surrounding area to make sure there weren't any other issues before making his way to where he had previously fought Enyo.Unlike other areas of the Dungeon, which would regenerate with the passing of time, the chamber where Enyo's egg had been located had never repaired itself. It was part of the 'safe area' of the Dungeon and had an isolated mana current that was distinctly different than the mana that gave the rest of the Dungeon its structure. As a result, Vahn was able to descend into lower Floors by using the large hole that he had bored into the Dungeon during their conflict. It originally continued all the way to the 63rd Floor but, after the Floors themselves were repaired, it now only connected to the 61st.The reason for Vahn's visit to the 61st Floor was because he had long ago determined exactly what the 'essence' liquid used in Terra's wellspring was. Sometimes, after killing a Slime, it would drop a small clear membrane that looked like a gelatinous balloon. Inside of this balloon was around 1 litre of the 'essence' while the actual name of the unprocessed item was [Slime Ration]. In its natural and unprocessed state, it was an item that could rapidly regenerate wounds and suppress hunger. If you drained the insides and boiled the contained liquid, it would separate into two layers, one consisting of thick and resilient gelatine while the runoff was the same versatile liquid essence that Vahn had researched heavily in the past.Though he could purchase [Slime Ration]s from the system shop, each one was worth between 6,000 and 4,000,000OP, depending on the 'size'. This told Vahn that there were much larger Slimes that would likely appear on lower Floors, presumably in the form of a Monster Rex. Since he didn't want to invest heavily into something he could easily obtain on his own, Vahn decided to make a habit of harvesting a few [Slime Ration]s every time he visited the 60th Floor to check on Enyo's seal. As a result, Terra's wellspring had been slowly increasing in size and depth while the amount of energy it was able to absorb from Yggy's presence had caused her dominion itself to spread rapidly.Currently, Terra's area of influence was a 7.3km radius around her Garden while the depth her dominion reached was around 2.7km, creating a dome shape. This was because the Dungeon actively 'resisted' Terra's encroachment and it took her a lot longer to seize the parts of the Dungeon than it did the surrounding terrain. Even so, Terra was very persistent and, as a result, had created a relatively 'safe' area in the Dungeon where she could manipulate the spawning of Monsters. This had been very helpful for dealing with Ioke's urges as she would visit every few days with Juno and venture into the segmented area of the Dungeon and slaughter to her heart's content before using the bath and departing once again. She currently appeared very 'cautious' around Vahn but was steadily opening up to others under the constant support of various goddesses...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is a little paranoid xD...','Be(ta)ll needs to man up (o 3 o)...','Delicious Slime essence...?')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/mn5xMbE

In preparation for dealing with Telskyura, Vahn had been training with Tiona and Tione for several hours in the Sub-Space orb each day. He knew that it would become even more troublesome if he tried to take care of things himself so, in order to keep the issue 'internalized', Tiona and Tione were going to be fighting for their own right to happiness. Since the 'Queen' of the Amazonesses was supposed to be the strongest and most capable warrior, both could rise up to the position if they chose to. It would take a bit of time but, so long as he was able to convince Kali to support the changes, Tiona and Tione could slowly change the way all Amazonesses lived.Vahn believed that, so long as they didn't stop looking into a more 'permanant' solution, even the instincts of the Amazons could be dealt with. He had even been developing an 'inhibitor' formation that would suppress some of their instincts, serving as the basis for the 'seal' he wanted to create to regulate Divinity in the future. At the same time, the seal would also allow them to grow stronger since Vahn intended to make it possible for the formation to also absorb energy, much like he had done for the Elves. Since it would be difficult to create an item similar to the [Sage Aldrnari's Blessing] for use by Amazonesses, Vahn had instead come up with a formation that would allow them to 'store' magic power and then use it to enhance their physical capabilities, much like [Cantus Bellax].This was a method that some Knights back in Eva's world used in order to temper their bodies in preparation for situations where they were unable to use their Magister's mana to enhance their capabilities. In a record like Danmachi, Vahn believed this would be a means by which people could enhance their physical parameters further while also increasing their familiarity with manipulating mana in general. Other than through the hands, most people couldn't channel mana through the rest of their bodies, making people like Asfi an exception. Because she was constantly developing Magic Items that could be used on and around the body, she was able to channel mana into her feet, eyes, and ears. Since even a proficient Mage like Riveria could only channel mana through her hands, this showed just how 'rare' such an ability was...Because of their reliance on equipment, Vahn was worried that the HDF would slowly lose its footing as the average strength of Adventurers continued to increase. They lacked a foundation and, though he had found a means to 'reset' their Levels after hearing Jeanne detail the methods Legend used, Vahn knew there weren't many people that would give up their power and start from scratch. In order to supplement their lack of parameters, he was trying to come up with a variety of methods that could be employed for the future. Though it would still take a lot of effort and training, it would one day be possible for even 'pure' Mages to be able to zip around as if they had much higher parameters.As for his first 'test subject', Tione and Tiona had both volunteered but, after a short squabble between the two sisters, Tione was given the opportunity to undergo the procedure. The simple fact was that Tiona's body already performed something similar to what Vahn intended, serving as the catalyst for why Vahn even had the thought, to begin with. She could use Magic Items with any part of her body and, when using her [Pactio], Tiona was constantly absorbing mana and converting it to raw speed, power, and regenerative capabilities. Using her to develop the method would be filled with all sorts of problems, as her body may not even react remotely the same way as other people...Because of this, Vahn was currently standing next to an operating table of sorts with the naked Tione laying on her stomach. Lefiya, Naaza, Preasia, and Lili were all spectating as Vahn very carefully used his own body as the 'materials' to create a complex magic circle on Tione's back. He had gotten the idea after talking with Terra about how she had used her own blood as a catalyst for many of the more advanced magic circles she carved into the artifacts she produced. Since his blood already had the quality of being 'accepted' by the bodies of others, Vahn had decided to push this to the natural limit.By using [Hands of Nirvana] to allow his fingers to 'fuse' with Tione's back, Vahn was manipulating his own cells to create a permanant magic circle in the second dermal layer of Tione's skin. He had already confirmed that it wouldn't 'evaporate' if he made sure the cells were properly adapted to Tione's body and were 'still living'. It was just like how he would produce Orichalcum and other materials with his body except, this time, Vahn was creating living cells that would continue to live in Tione's body, potentially longer than she would even live herself under normal circumstances. He was even 'linking' the tattoo-like magic circle directly with Tione's mana circuits, using small bridges of cells to anchor into each of the invisible points...Slowly but surely, a complex five-point magic circle was taking shape on Tione's back while the person in question was in the deepest and most relaxed sleep of her entire life. Each point of the magic circle had smaller interconnected magic circles, four of which enhanced Tione's physical parameters while one would allow nigh-instantaneous regeneration of her body if the magic circle was compromised. Vahn was worried about what might happen if the magic circle was damaged, or Tione took a hit she couldn't defend against, so he built a failsafe into it. As for the larger magic circle that contained these five effects, it was meant as both a stabilizer and to make the circle more aesthetically pleasing to look at.Overall, the structure of the magic circle had a blood-red coloration that, through Vahn's [Eyes of Truth], emanated a slight rainbow hue. Tione would never be able to make use of the Source Energy contained within, but it would perfectly absorb the type of mana she needed from the environment, all while preventing her from ever getting sick in the future. Vahn even suspected that, if he replaced the marrow of a person with his own, they would become genuinely immortal since their body would be able to create new cells without limit. This was something that would require testing on smaller mammals instead of humans, however, as Vahn had no idea how such a procedure would affect the recipient's life thereafter...After nearly twelve full hours, as it was marginally more complicated to infuse cells into a person's body than it was to simply use ink to tattoo them, Vahn finally finished the procedure. It had a serpent-like design overlayed with the actual magic circle, matching Tione's Alias 'Jormungandr'. Though it would look very out of place when she was getting her Status Board updated, as it would overlay with the Loki Familia crest, it looked pretty cool with its crimson coloration against her healthy brown skin. Vahn had drawn up several designs before beginning, allowing Tione to choose the one she thought was the most suitable to her own preferences. She had grown accustomed to her Alias and, even though it annoyed her when she first received it, Tione had long-since started to treat it as a mark of pride, considering it was the name of a mythical entity.While Tione was still in a 'very' deep sleep, Lefiya, who had been seriously taking notes during the entire procedure, ended up tracing her finger on Tione's back for a few minutes as she studied the final product. Though she had the template that Vahn had designed as a reference, seeing it on a person's body was a very different experience. Lefiya considered herself Vahn's 'primary' disciple when it came to magic and, though she couldn't replicate such feats in the present, there were no limits to what she could accomplish in the future. She genuinely believed Vahn's words that, so long as she continued striving towards greater heights, there would always be an even higher height to aspire towards...Tiona had also taken a keen interest in the magic circle on Tione's body, for entirely different reasons. She kept poking at various parts, a pouting expression on her face as she said, "Unfair, I want a cool magic circle...moouuuu..." This remark earned Tiona a few laughs from the other girls, causing her to give Lefiya the stink eye as she eyed the latter's abdomen. Lefiya blushed up to her ears in an instant, using the notepad she had been writing in to hide her face from view. Though she didn't really need it, being a High Spirit and all, Lefiya had the same crest as other Elves carved onto her abdomen. She had also developed the habit of wearing clothes that exposed her stomach though, now that Tiona was eyeing her with an envious gaze, Lefiya was suddenly very embarrassed by the situation...Vahn had also issued a light chuckle before ruffling both girls' hair as he said, "Don't squabble over such small matters. Tiona, you already have markings whenever you transform so you should be content with that for now. I'm afraid any magic circle or tattoo I give you would just be destroyed by your fighting style. If you want, I can make you some temporary ones that can last for a few days...?" Because Tiona had a 'habit' of taking hits head on at times, her body would sustain heavy injuries at times. Even if he made a 'regenerating' magic circle for her, such things would require him to repair them every now and then. With Tiona's fighting style, he would probably spend part of each day just reapplying her tattoos...Since she didn't actually care all that much, Tiona laughed mischievously through her teeth while enjoying Vahn's caress. She was fully aware that he would give her one if she 'really' wanted one, so Tiona was more than happy just playing around and teasing others. Her entire 'fight' with Tione on who should get the tattoo had just been her goofing around, something almost everyone but Vahn seemed to key in on. Even so, the fact that Vahn was still 'dense' at times was one of the reasons why Tiona was so fond of him. Not only had he truly lived up to her expectations as a 'Hero', but he would always show her concern if he even thought she was a little sad or troubled...After a few minutes, Tione had finally awoken and, not minding her nakedness around the other girls, began inspecting the final result through a set of mirrors Vahn had placed out for her. She gave a satisfied nod after looking at it for a few minutes before exclaiming, "Adeat~!". Then, fully clothed in her raiment, Tione tried to focus on the magic circle and activate the effects. It took her nearly twenty minutes but, every so subtly, the circle that would enhance her Power began to glow. Only Vahn could actually see this, though Lefiya's eyes did contract slightly since she was also very perceptive to mana being used.Tione released a sigh of relief and began flexing her fingers as she said, "It is very difficult to use but I think I can get the hang of it with practice. How long was I out for...?" This time, Lili answered out the fastest, saying, "A little over thirteen hours. Vahn worked hard to make sure there weren't any mistakes." Because she had gotten a little bored watching the procedure, Lili had been checking the time and wondering if she should leave the Sub-Space orb and grab something to eat. Her appetite had increased exponentially with her increased Power and, though she wasn't as gluttonous as Lefiya, Lili's metabolism was probably the highest within the Manor.Hearing she had been out for thirteen hours, Tione's expression went from mild shock to a soft smile as she looked at Vahn and said, "Thank you, Vahn..." As she was speaking, Vahn noticed the 'shift' in her aura and produced a wry smile in return as he apologetically said, "You're welcome, Tione. For now, just try and familiarize yourself with using the magic circle. Live combat should be one of the fastest ways to adapt to its use...later on, I'll have you explain how things went. For now, there are a few things I need to take care of so I can't stay and watch..." As was often the case when he did something that left an 'impact' on them, Tione's body entered into an 'active' state when she heard Lili's words.Though Vahn didn't mind tending to her for a while, that could easily turn into a few hours depending on how things played out. Since he genuinely did have other things to do right now, Vahn could only 'suffer' the indignant look in Tione's eyes as she allowed him to leave. Then, in an effort to relieve herself, Tione ended up having Tiona stick around so they could spar while Lefiya monitored from the side and made observations. As for Vahn, he didn't stick around for too long since his presence would probably be troubling for Tione, even if she had someone else to vent on. He watched just long enough for Tione to catch Tiona by surprise, using her enhanced Power with an excited smile on her face...---Back in the real world, Vahn had been eating lunch with Terra, Alexa, and Yggy, the latter of which had provided most of the delicious fruits and vegetables that Vahn had used to prepare the meal. Though Terra had quickly taken action when he first transformed into his Qinglong form, Vahn's aura had easily reached from the outskirts of Orario and invaded into the Manor. She reacted rather quickly, teleporting Alexa into one of the isolation chambers that Vahn had developed for cultivation practice, but the damage had been done. Ever since then, Alexa had been despondent and fidgety, disallowed from transforming into her female form to prevent her body from having a 'dangerous' reaction.Vahn had been slowly helping her alleviate the symptoms by spending time with them in a peaceful setting, usually with Alexa and Yggy as support. This was also allowing him to observe the actual effects of a True Dragon's instincts and how it could influence their actions, giving Vahn insight into potential solutions for the future. For now, however, Alexa would lay across his lap for around an hour each day while Vahn sent calming energy into her abdomen. Though it wasn't exactly 'correct' to call her a female in this androgynous state, Alexa identified as female even more after the 'event'. Even if she knew it was almost impossible for her to ever get what she wanted, her instincts made it impossible for her to even consider taking the route of a male now. After all, even Fafnir and Khaos had been greatly affected by Vahn's transformation and, if not for the fact they had already 'given up' trying to compete against him, they probably would have become females as well...Fafnir and Khaos identified as male and aspired to be 'like' Vahn, to the point that they even assumed human transformations that closely matched his appearance. As for Alexa, she had been on the fence but, being one of Vahn's 'children', her perspective was decidedly different than the two True Dragons who had subordinated themselves and received names from Vahn. They had the benefit of their 'names' and the influence of The Path to inhibit their instincts somewhat while Alexa was entirely forced to 'deal' with them on her own. Since she had always had to consider the role she would play in the future, and could never truly compete with her Papa, her instincts made it nearly impossible for her to want to be a male after feeling his aura. Since she wasn't 'allowed' to be female right now, the only thing Alexa could do was stay in a genderless state as Vahn slowly helped to quell the discordant energy circulating in her body...(A/N: As I'm sure many of you have noticed, I don't have as much time to release chapters since there are a lot of things I need to prepare for my upcoming job. I'll still be trying to release around 3 chapters a day but, as the time for my departure approaches, the number of chapters would decline. Even while I'm away for work, however, I will still be updating a chapter a day. This job is important, as it will give me an emergency reserve and work as a 'cushion' during times of financial burden while I'm completing EPIC. By the time the summer ends, I'll be back to writing up to 100k words per week in order to finish out the story by the end of next June (^_^)~!)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Da Queen~!','Vahn would make so many Scientists grit their teeth until their gums bled...','Oh noes (O o O)...!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/mn5xMbE

Chapter 927: Observation