Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Though not all of them had agreed to help out with Team Wolf Pack's training, Vahn had most of his Templates, thirteen out of eighteen, gather for the sake of introductions. This included Ichigo, Roger, Goku, and Latios from the men's side. As for the women, demonstrating Vahn's bias, there were the original duo, Hinata and Yoruichi, alongside seven new faces: Mira, Kushina, Morgiana, Latias, Xerneas, Kyogre, and, perhaps to serve as a constant reminder of the lesson she had tried to teach him, Madara.As could be expected, the members of Team Wolf Pack were quite surprised by the presence of so many people. The men, in particular, were awed by the almost overwhelming beauty possessed by the vast majority of women within the group. As for Endorsi, Anak, Nare, and Hwa Ryun, the latter of which had spent the entire month training alongside Fenrir, two of them couldn't help but feel a little helpless. As for the other two, Anak and Hwa Ryun, they didn't particularly seem to care about the presence of so many beauties. Rather, after noticing there were two redheads within the group, a fiery light of conviction could be seen burning within Ryun's pupil.While Team Wolf Pack had been participating in the Survival Test, Hwa Ryun had spent the entire month training under Fenrir. As a result, she now had a somewhat 'wild' aura emanating from her body, and, though it wasn't nearly as prominent as Fenrir's, her hair flowed more freely than before. She seemed to have become a 'predator' over the duration of a single month, and, though he wasn't too concerned, Vahn knew she had probably learned a lot more than Shinsu control from his most trusted companion.Ignoring the hungry look in Hwa Ryun's eye, Vahn explained the changed structure of the Little Garden. He wanted to give them an idea of what their future held before freeing them to enjoy their three-day vacation. Mental preparation was often more important than physical preparation, so, with that in mind, he cut everyone loose to go take a bath and wash up while Hinata, Kushina, Mira, and Morgiana went to prepare a feast. As for himself, he decided to spend some time with Fenrir, sneaking away to the outer rings to enjoy her company and listen to her explain how the training of her three students had been going...---With the opportunity to take a proper bath for the first time in a month, Endorsi ignored washing her body using the shower, unequipping all of her clothes using the [REquip] system before, quite literally, jumping into the mineral-rich waters. She had rinsed herself off in a river a few times, but, more often than not, she simply relied on Gandr's cleaning magic to remove the sweat and grime from her body. This had allowed her to remain relatively clean, but, compared to the comfort of a bath, there was no way she would ever prefer the former over the latter.Not caring about the judgemental looks she was receiving in the slightest, Endorsi allowed herself to float at the surface of the water, a contented smile on her face as she was pulled along by the gentle current that ensured that the heat and mineral concentration remained uniform. She felt like she had died and gone to heaven, a state of supreme bliss washing over her body and mind until a face spontaneously appeared a few centimeters away from her own...Jerking her body to a seated position, Endsorsi created a literal wall of water to protect herself as she shouted, "Who goes there!?" towards empty space. This earned her a pitying look from Anak, but, before the latter could think of an insult, she was just as surprised as Endorsi to see a red and white figure manifest out of thin air, answering, "I am Latias~!" in a happy tone.Recognizing the name, Endorsi breathed a sigh of relief as she allowed the water wall to disperse. Then, with her hands on her hips, she adopted a stern expression and said, "You shouldn't sneak up on people in the bath. You nearly gave me a heart attack!"Hearing Endorsi's exclamation, Latias showed an expression of concern as she unhesitantly invaded the girl's personal space, paw extending to touch the former's left breast as a tidal surge of healing energy invaded her body. This caused Endorsi to bite her lip, stifling a moan as she separated from the peculiar creature's paw and gently chided, "You're a naughty one..." before promptly asking, "Is that the same technique that Gandr uses?"With the three claw/toes of her paw opening and closing in a groping gesture, Latias adopted the closest thing approximating a smile she could manage before answering, "Hands of Nirvana! It is a skill we inherit from the Creator~!"Understanding Vahn to be the Creator that Latias was referencing, Endorsi nodded her head before taking a seat in the water and stating, "Well, I'm fine now. Thanks for your concern. Just remember not to sneak up on me in the bath, okay?"Though she looked like she was seriously considering Endorsi's words, Latias caused the former to deadpan as she happily chimed, "No! Sneaking up on people is fun!" before laughing mischievously and disappearing into thin air. This caused Endorsi to feel a sense of dread, but, fortunately, she was not the victim of Latias' next prank. Instead, Anak, who had been cleaning herself diligently in the shower area, released a surprisingly girlish yelp, covering her breasts and privates as her body was spontaneously lifted from the stool she had been seated on.After placing the startled girl on her feet, Latias revealed herself, snickering with both paws covering her mouth. She really enjoyed pranking people, and, though her Creator forbade her from doing so while others were cooking, he never said anything about the bath.Seeing the strange creature snickering at her, Anak's expression became a little gloomy, but, rather than complain, she adopted a stern tone before repeating the words Phae had once told Yoruichi, "The bath is not a place to play around. It is a place where people are intended to relax their minds and bodies. Your Creator...Vahn would not approve of this kind of behavior..."Hearing Anak's words, Latias scrunched up her snout with the intent to refute the former's words, but, before she was able to, Hwa Ryun added, "She is correct. If you do not believe her, you can go and ask the Creator yourself. He might not be angry with you, but he is certain to tell you this was wrong. Pranking people is supposed to be a harmless act. If you are disturbing or inconveniencing others, you are effectively bullying and harassing them...do you think Vahn would approve of such actions?"Showing an expression of panic that even Anak had to admit was adorable, Latias gasped a high-pitched, "Oh no!" while flailing her paws. Then, with a burst of speed that left everyone in the room stunned, she seemed to fly 'through' the walls, beelining towards Vahn while screaming, "Latias isn't a bad girl-!" in a voice that seemed to pierce through the void.Surprised by Latias' rather 'innocent' response, Endorsi, Nare, and even Anak felt slightly guilty. Hwa Ryun, however, had learned the 'importance' of being a 'good girl' from Fenrir; so, while the others were still a little stunned by the swift departure, she rinsed off with a bucket of water before walking over and plopping down in the bath, a contented sigh escaping her lips...---Unaware of the happenings within the Little Garden, Gandr spent the better part of three hours gathering information on the Class System, methods to obtain Points, the Workshop, and, most importantly, the various districts of Paradise Bay.As the Administrator had implied, things could get 'very' dangerous if you were a Regular caught in an area where you weren't supposed to be. The system was completely in favor of those with higher Class Citizenship, so much so that there were heavy penalties enforced upon lower-ranking Citizens for even perceived grievances against those two ranks higher. To make matters even worse, this was a one-way street, so, even if an A-Class Citizen outright murdered a C-Class Citizen, they would not be penalized in the slightest.To prevent Regulars from exploiting the system too much, anyone above D-Class was only allowed to maneuver in areas one rank above or below their current standing. This might seem like a means to balance the system, but, due to F~E-Class Citizens being able to venture into most regions, they were often treated like Slaves or Gofers for Higher Class Citizens. In fact, one of the ways in which a Regular could earn Points was by accepting jobs from other Regulars.The majority of businesses on the 5th Floor, a stark contrast to the 3rd, were operated by Regulars who had already obtained B-Class Citizenship. The Administration actually awarded bonus Points to people who operated successful businesses; so, rather than immediately move on to the next Floor, it was common for ambitious Regulars to momentarily delay their journey in order to accumulate as many Points as possible. The Workshop Auctions held at the end of each month regularly auctioned off D-Rank items, so, with the hope of making their future climb significantly smoother, competent teams of Regulars would often remain on the 5th Floor until the end of their eleventh month.Though things appeared relatively calm on the surface, there was actually an extreme competition taking place within Paradise Bay. There were even numerous gang-like factions constantly at war with each other, many backed by direct descendants or branches of the Ten Great Families. These factions had a tremendous edge over the competition, and, unless they were abnormally powerful, there was simply no way for a normal Regular to compete. The Ten Great Families and their affiliates had established an absolute monopoly within the city; and, thanks to the system that had been put in place by the Administration, it was virtually impossible to advance without placing yourself under one of these factions.Regulars could only obtain Points by selling materials to authorized business, the majority of which would only purchase from members of their own faction. This meant, unless you joined one of the existing factions, your only means of income would be earning a pittance from the Administration. The jobs they provided were barely enough to cover a day's worth of expenses, so, unless you were somehow able to stockpile the 200,000 Points necessary for B-Class Citizenship, you were basically screwed over by a system clearly designed to pander to the Ten Great Families.Fortunately, Team Wolf Pack actually had a number of ways to get around this system entirely, the simplest being the Guardian's Test. The most likely method they would employ, however, involved combining their Points to purchase a few B-Class Citizenships. Vahn would never allow this type of system to simply go unpunished, so, even if he had to make enemies with all of the other factions, it was only natural that he establish a business to help Lower Class Citizens.Gandr was well aware of Vahn's nature, for obvious reasons, so more than half his time was spent scouting the best location for their business. He was absolutely certain that his 'Master' would, at the very least, open up something like a Free Clinic to help struggling Regulars. Then, for however long they decided to stay on the 5th Floor, he would systematically pressure or outright eliminate the other factions. This was simply how Vahn did things, so, unless they were willing to compromise and 'fix' the clearly broken system, the various factions of the 5th Floor were guaranteed to feel his wrath...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Fenrir, rearing 'good girls' since 2019','Don't bully Latias (&gt;,...,&lt;)...!','The wrath of the Sage Dragon Emperor is more terrifying than a natural disaster...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After idling about for a few hours in the outer rings, Vahn returned alongside Latias to the central island. There, he helped her apologize to Endorsi and Anak before joining the celebratory banquet that had only recently gotten underway.Since he simply couldn't help himself at times, Shibisu used the opportunity to inquire about the subject most of the guys had been curious about, tentatively probing, "So...Vahn...what's the deal with all these beauties that keep appearing around you? They can't all be your wives, can they...?"Rather than take offense to Shibisu's probing question, Vahn just chuckled lightly before answering in a casual tone, "Hinata, Yoruichi, and Mirajane are off-limits. If you want to try and woo one of the other women, that's your own prerogative. Just know you are fighting an uphill battle if you think of them as some kind of conquest."Laughing awkwardly in response to Vahn's words, Shibisu rubbed the back of his head as he said, "I was just curious. Besides, those girls are way out of my league. Especially that Madara chick. I don't think I've ever seen such a scary yet beautiful woman before..."Hearing Shibisu mention Madara, Vahn's smile became even more prominent as he advised, "Things like 'league' don't really matter. Those who have experienced true love rarely care about things like appearance. So long as you can provide for them emotionally and physically, most women care less about appearance than they do status and financial security. Though looks help out quite a bit, they will only get you so far if you lack competence. As for Madara...well, she might give you a chance if you can defeat her in battle? The odds of that happening are pretty slim..."Disregarding the notion that he could ever beat such a scary woman, Shibisu used Vahn's words as a segue to ask, "How strong are the newest members? Like, how do they compare against Yoruichi and Hinata? I know you're probably the strongest, but what about the others? Is there something like a ranking system within the Empire?"Though he was already familiar with Shibisu's nature, Vahn couldn't help but shake his head as he remarked, "There is nothing wrong with being curious, but you have a tendency to take things too far. I've never been fond of being interrogated. Besides, there is no meaning in questioning who is the strongest unless you are trying to establish some kind of social or political hierarchy. Rankings only matter when you want to suppress or lord yourself over someone else. Rather than waste your time on things like that, you should just try to be the best version of yourself that you can be."Realizing he wasn't going to get anything else out of Vahn, at least for the time being, Shibisu just nodded his head in understanding before picking up his mug and emptying half the contents in a single go. He already had a few ideas regarding who the strongest members of the Empire were, so, even without Vahn answering his questions, he was confident he could increase his rapport with the most important members. This might not be that important short-term, but, as they moved further up the Tower, Shibisu believed it would benefit him greatly.Understanding the purple-clad man's thoughts, Vahn resisted the urge to roll his eyes as he looked around the table and noticed the majority had been listening closely to the conversation. They were equally as interested in the Empire as Shibisu, but, unlike the latter, they had enough awareness not to ask the Emperor, directly, about its secrets...---Following the rather lively brunch, Vahn was lounging about in the manor's library alongside Phae, Khun, and Shibisu as they listened to Gandr's report. His wasn't at all amused by the revelations of his protege, but, thanks to Kushina allowing him to play with her ears as she nestled into his chest in her kitsune form, his mood wasn't terrible. Her fur was very soft, and, though they didn't have an 'intimate' relationship, she was part of his usual entourage of snuggle buddies.While absentmindedly pulling and massaging Kushina's squishy cheeks, Vahn looked over at Khun, his expression a mask of calm as he said, "We will go with Gandr's proposal and establish an atelier along the outskirts of the A-Class District. Phae and I will handle item production and the treatment of Regulars. You will be in charge of operating the business and handling surface-level negotiations with other factions. Gandr will directly assist you this time around so don't be afraid to play hardball with the representatives of the Ten Great Families."Understanding Vahn's intentions, a devilish grin spread across Khun's face as he asked, "Should we be willing to ally with anyone? Though there is a lot of infighting within the Khun Family, I am pretty confident that I can take charge."Though Vahn wanted to avoid the idea of 'affiliation' with any of the Ten Great Families, the fact he was placing Khun in charge already complicated things. Fortunately, he didn't actually care all that much, so, after briefly considering his response, he nodded his head and said, "I'll leave that up to you. Just try to avoid killing anyone unless it is absolutely necessary. Gandr's primary responsibility will be protecting you, not executing your enemies. So long as you keep that in mind, I will trust in your judgment. You are a very reliable young man, Khun Aguero Agnes."Feeling slightly gratified by Vahn's words, Khun's smile turned more natural as he said, "Thank you. I will do my best to meet your expectations."Nodding his head in approval, Vahn dismissed the youth alongside Shibisu and Gandr. He knew the latter was pretty hungry so he didn't want to keep them for too long. This left him alone with Phae and Kushina, the latter returning to her human form with a look of mock indignation on her face as she vengefully pulled his cheeks...---Though the Little Garden didn't have a proper day-night cycle, there were several powerful barriers in place that emulated both. This gave the impression that there was a sun shining brightly during the day, but, far more impressively, there was a massive moon and an endless ocean of stars visible at night. This was enough to completely awe the members of Team Wolf Pack; and, though it was a little chilly, most of them ended up sprawling out in the grassy meadow that dominated the central island, stargazing late into the evening.While that was going on, Vahn could be found within the manor's master bedroom, a wry smile on his face as he asked the redheaded woman performing a flawless dogeza at his feet to repeat her previous words. In response, Hwa Ryun kept her forehead touching the ground as she unhesitantly replied, "I would like Master to turn me into a Vanargandr so that I can serve and be pampered by you...please..."Confirming that he had, indeed, heard correctly, Vahn suppressed his instinct to sigh as the image of Hwa Ryun with fluffy ears and a tail entered his mind. He had to admit that they suited her quite a bit, so, after remaining silent for around twenty seconds, he ultimately nodded his head and said, "Very well. You have already proven your dedication these past few months so I have no reason to keep refusing you. Take off your clothes and point your butt towards me. Before I change your race, I will make you my woman."Hearing Vahn's words, Hwa Ryun found herself unable to rise from the floor for several seconds, her heart palpitating madly within her chest. She thought it would take several more weeks, at the very least, for her to convince him to accept her as his woman. She had even constructed a carefully laid plan to slowly whittle away at his defenses, becoming a Vanargandr being just the first of more than a hundred steps...Noticing Hwa Ryun's aura going haywire, an amused smile spread across Vahn's face as he lightly remarked, "Perhaps I misunderstood your intentions...what a shame..."Worried that Vahn might change his mind, Hwa Ryun practically bounced up to her feet, discarding her [REquip] system without any hesitation. This caused her clothes to promptly evaporate into thin air, exposing everything but her nether region. Phae had explained the risks of the [REquip] system breaking down or getting damaged in the middle of combat, so, for the most part, everyone made sure to wear proper undergarments beneath the clothes generated by the system.Raising his hand, Vahn attempted to stop Hwa Ryun from removing her panties. He liked to remove them himself, and, though she would undoubtedly be beautiful completely nude, he was quite fond of seeing a panty-clad beauty bending over. Unfortunately, that would have to wait until next time as Hwa Ryun dropped her panties with the fervor of someone who had been holding their bladder for months.Deciding to save himself some embarrassment, Vahn used his extended hand to stroke Hwa Ryun's head, his expression softening as he said, "I appreciate your eagerness, Ryun, but there is no need to be in such a hurry. We have the entire night ahead of us..."Realizing how her actions could be interpreted, combined with the fact he had intimately referred to her as Ryun, Hwa Ryun's face became beet red as she bashfully lowered her head. Her body felt like it was on fire, but, thanks to her God's gentle caress, she was able to calm down in a relatively short period of time. Then, doing her best to not appear impatient, she looked up at him, smiling as she said, "Thank you...I'm fine now..." in a demure tone.Nodding his head, Vahn guided his hand from the top of Ryun's, briefly caressing the side of her face before raising her chin. He would feel guilty if they had sex before they had even kissed, so, before she could make sense of his intentions, Vahn planted a fairly tame kiss on the statuesque woman's lips. Then, with his hand framing the left side of her face, he combed through her fringe bangs as he muttered, "Thank you for choosing me...though it might take some time before I can convince you, I promise to love and cherish you..."Not expecting a confession, Ryun uttered a surprised, 'Eh?' in response to Vahn's words. This caused the latter to chuckle softly before planting another kiss on her lips, this time increasing the intensity quite a bit. He knew that Ryun had more devotion toward him than feelings of love, but, with ample guidance and plentiful pampering, Vahn was certain he could change her mind. Until then, he could only convince her through actions, as, for reasons even Da Vinci couldn't understand, Belief seemed to leave people prone to misunderstandings...---Several hours later, moving from the edge of the bed to the actual mattress, Vahn had Ryun pinned below him, gasping for air with her legs locked around his hips. Her eyepatch had fallen off at some point so he could clearly see the passion contained in her scarlet-red eyes, now even more radiant and beautiful than before.Quickening his pace, causing a loud slapping sound to reverberate through the room, Vahn buried himself deep inside of Ryun's writhing cavern, pressing into her cervix with all of his weight as he released a veritable tidal wave of sexual fluids and vital energy into her body. This caused her tail to curl up between his butt, tickling him as she desperately adhered to his body. At the same time, the large ears atop her head twitched madly, tears flowing from the corners of her eyes as she mewled, "Mashtah..." in a sonorous, impassioned, tone.(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Shibisu over here playing with fire','The Blue Devil gets permission to play','A very sudden shift in dynamics...')(A/N: I am not feeling so great this morning so I'm not sure how many chapters I will release today. Also, I know there are some people who have been wanting some 'real' lemon chapters. I'll do my best to incorporate a few, but it can be difficult to do so without destroying the pacing of the novel. If nothing else, I could always add some side chapters on my *******. Don't worry, even if I do end up doing that, I won't hide them behind a paywall.)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With less than ten minutes before the Survival Test was scheduled to conclude, Vahn manifested, seemingly out of thin air, alongside Phae. This caught the members of Team Wolf Pack by surprise, but, after realizing who had appeared, most of them visibly relaxed. Endorsi, however, didn't miss the chance to complain, her voice sounding irritable as she exclaimed, "It's about time you showed up! Tell me, did you enjoy your vacation while the rest of us were suffering!?"Without missing a beat, Vahn nodded in response to Endorsi's question, smiling as he said, "It was a very productive and pleasant rest. Once we have time, I will show you the various changes that have occurred within the Little Garden. There are also a number of new residents for you to meet, several of which have agreed to help in your training. Look forward to it."Though she felt an overwhelming urge to punch Vahn in his smug face, Endorsi ultimately deflated when she noticed everyone was looking at her with troubled expressions. She wanted to complain about fairness, but, considering the Little Garden was exclusively the property of Vahn, she didn't have much ground to stand on. As a result, an exasperated sigh escaped her lips as she shook her head and remarked, "Whatever. As long as there are delicious foods and a hot bath, I'm not going to complain..."Since he hadn't been paying much attention to Team Wolf Pack these last few weeks, Vahn was a little surprised by Endorsi's 'mature' reaction. He couldn't help but nod his head in approval before looking to Gandr and nearly bursting out into laughter when he saw the boy's deadpan expression. This made it pretty clear that something had happened, but, rather than prying, Vahn continued to smile as he passed his gaze over everyone present and remarking, "You have all grown a lot in these last thirty days. I will make to reward you handsomely once time allows. For now, just know that I'm proud of each and every one of you. Well done."Hearing Vahn's praise, even Endorsi felt a little gratified, a smile spreading across her face as she puffed out her chest proudly. The only person who didn't really react positively was Laure, who, after looking towards Vahn and giving a curt nod, promptly fell back asleep...---After precisely 720 hours, indicated by a row of four zeroes on the Pocket, the same Administrator who had originally greeted the group appeared before Team Wolf Pack. Then, despite their purely synthetic voice, they managed to sound slightly enthused as they said, "Congratulations, Regulars. You have proven yourselves more than capable of ascending further up the Tower. Since you were able to hold the Central Supply Station for the entirety of the Test, your respective Party Leaders will be given 50,000 Points to split between you. I pray that you find similar success on future Floors."With those parting words, the Administrator input a command into their Terminal that caused both Khun and Phae to be awarded 50,000 Points. Then, in the blink of an eye, the entirety of Team Wolf Pack found themselves outside a massive teleportation array. There were more than a thousand other Regulars present, some looking a bit worse for wear; but, regardless of the state they were in, a celebratory atmosphere dominated the otherwise chilly room.Fortunately, though some suspected they would need to participate in some kind of tournament to move higher up the Tower, that wasn't the case. Instead, everyone who had endured the last thirty days, even if they were the only surviving member of their original Party, was allowed to transfer to the next Floor. They were gathered in batches ranging between 200-300 people, enough to fill the large teleportation array while guaranteeing people could still move around.Some people, Shibisu and Khun included, believed that it would be 'safest' to teleport alongside a weaker group of Regulars, but, after a few chiding remarks from Endorsi, Gandr, Anak, and Rak, they ultimately decided to leave things to fate. After all, so long as they worked together, other Regulars didn't really have much of a chance against them. Even their weakest members were above average; so, with several powerhouses on their side, they decided themselves to just go with the flow, joining a random collection of Regulars before transferring to the next Floor...---Perhaps as a reward for having endured thirty days without any real comforts or infrastructure, the 5th Floor resembled a series of beachside Resorts, high-end hotels, and shopping centers. It was a veritable metropolitan paradise, complete with an oceanic breeze that carried a salivating aroma that caused several Regulars to swallow hard as they impatiently awaited an explanation from the 5th Floor's Administration.Fortunately, they didn't have to wait long, as, less than a minute after the transfer, a fashionable young woman with short brown hair, blue eyes, and white pupils appeared out of thin air. She had a lean and athletic figure that was garbed in a skin-tight, long-sleeved, blouse, a pair of trousers, high boots that extended past her knees, leather gloves, and a stylish mantle that covered her shoulders. It was a little strange that her entire ensemble was various shades of brown, but, perhaps by design, this made her eyes, earrings, and the necklace she wore around her neck stand out quite a bit.With all eyes focused on her, the woman pressed an invisible icon on her Terminal. Others couldn't see it, but Vahn, Phae, and even Gandr noticed a 'magic circle' that resembled an old microphone head appear in front of her mouth, amplifying her voice considerably as she said, "Welcome to the 5th Floor, Regulars. I am Ranker Analize, Fear Analize. I serve as Senior Administrator and Proctor of the 5th Floor's 'Paradise Bay'. As you have undoubtedly noticed, there are various accommodations present within this Floor. We have even contracted the Workshop to host an auction at the end of each month. You are allowed to stay on this Floor for up to a year before being forcibly kicked out, so feel free to use this time to make preparations for future Floors."Hearing Analize's introduction, most of the Regulars present couldn't wait to venture out into the city and explore its many boons. Unfortunately, as was often the case within the Inner Tower, things were never quite that simple. After all, Analize had yet to explain the method to advance to the 6th Floor, a Test that was guaranteed to filter out more than half of the participating Regulars.Demonstrating how cruel reality could be, Analize's expression darkened slightly as she said, "Now, before I release you to go about your own business, allow me to explain the Rules of this Floor and the requirements to advance to the next. From this moment onward, each of you is considered an F-Class Citizen. F-Class Citizens can only step into facilities directly operated by the Administration. All other businesses, including residential areas, are completely off-limits without the requisite Class required to enter. Higher Classes of Citizenship can be purchased within the properties managed by the Administration. To advance to the next Floor, you must become a B-Class Citizen. If you want to continue climbing as a Party, each member of the same Party must be B-Class. As for the remaining rules, they are largely dependent on your Class so I suggest you promptly seek more information at the nearest Administration Office. Know that High-Class Citizens have greater rights than their Low-Class counterparts. There are even situations where you could suffer serious injury or even death so make sure you gather as much information as possible before roaming around at random. Now, as there are far too many of you for me to answer individually, I will not be taking questions. With that said, good luck. Without a surplus of Points, you're going to need it."Removing any chance for questions, Analize vanished into motes of bluish-white light immediately after her explanation was finished. This left many Regulars feeling unnerved and resentful, but, after coming this far, they were determined to go even further. Thus, rather than idle about, wasting time on complaining, they quickly sought out buildings marked with the house-like symbol representing the Administration. As for the members of Team Wolf Pack, they quietly disappeared from the plaza as Gandr, finding a suitable target, vanished into their shadow...---Having decided it was pointless to have the members of Team Wolf Pack compete in a Test that was essentially just 'Class Warfare', Vahn promptly pulled everyone into the Little Garden before explaining, "Though you will have to venture outside to obtain Points, the Little Garden will serve as your residence for the duration of your stay on the 5th Floor. We'll discuss the specific after Gandr returns from his reconnaissance. For the time being, let me introduce you to a few people before cutting you loose to wash up and decompress. You all worked hard over the last thirty days, so I'll allow you a three-day reprieve before training begins."Hearing Vahn's explanation, visible relief could be seen in the expressions and body language of everyone present. It might only be three days, but, compared to their original expectations, which involved immediately returning to training, it was a literal godsend. The fact they would be allowed to stay within the Little Garden was also an extreme blessing, so, with the exception of Rak, most of the other members of Team Wolf Pack appeared to have a tremendous weight remove from their shoulders.Chuckling lightly in response to the group's reaction, Vahn resisted the urge to tell them they would need these three days to avoid having a mental breakdown during their combining training. He had spent the last month coming up with a personalized training regimen for each of them, and, though the intensity wouldn't change much, the burden on their body and mind would increase drastically.Most of their training was scheduled to take place on the Second Layer, a place where the average Shinsu Density was equivalent to the 20th Floor. Moving further down would increase the Density by 30%, approximately seven Floors within the Tower. This meant that, by the time Team Wolf Pack managed to adapt to the Seventh Layer, they would have effectively adapted to the 55th Floor of the Tower. This would give them an absolute advantage over most Regulars, so, even if he left them to pursue his own path, Vahn was confident they would be able to overcome most challenges.Though some of the more perceptive members noticed the glimmer in Vahn's eye, none of them spoke out. Even Khun had come to trust that the man wouldn't do anything to harm them, so, while it was bound to be difficult, there were no challenges they couldn't overcome together. These were words that Baam had repeated so many times that they had effectively become a mantra within the group; so, rather than lament what was to come, Khun adopted an expectant smile as Vahn casually introduced their new tormentors...---Despite appearing to have teleported away previously, Analize continued to watch over the Plaza from the comfort of her invisible Lighthouse. She dual-specialized as a Light-Bearer and a Wave Controller, considered by many to be the most powerful combination within the entire Tower, so she had quite a number of powerful items and artifacts in her arsenal. She was also an Advanced Ranker that was gradually moving up the ladder towards becoming a High Ranker. This made her extremely attentive to her surroundings, so, feeling someone attempting to probe her during the speech, Analize decided to stick around to conduct an investigation of her own.Though she was unable to see Vahn and Phae within the playback of her Lighthouse, Analize had an intrigued glint in her eyes when she saw the rest of Team Wolf Pack disappear into thin air. This was an extremely abnormal event, not because they had disappeared, but because they were no longer detectable within the confines of the Administration's observation network. This was a system that worked in conjunction with the Floor Guardian, so, while it might not be able to tell them the exact location of Testing Regulars, it could at least confirm whether or not they were present on the Floor.With every other member of Team Wold Pack vanishing without a trace, Analize decided to monitor the person whose shadow Gandr had disappeared into. Her Lighthouse was B+ Rank, so, while she might not be able to sense him if he went into the State of Nothingness, his presence could easily be traced within a sub-dimensional plane. After all, Gandr wasn't the first person with such abilities, so, as an organization that was committed to uncovering the secrets of 'Origin' itself, the Workshop had developed countless methods to detect, trace, and analyze objects that couldn't be detected by normal means.Seeing Gandr transition between people's shadows without them noticing, an amused smile spread across Analize's face as she mused to herself, "It looks like there are some interesting Regulars this time around...I wonder which organization they belong to? Guess we'll have to find out by keeping a close eye on them, won't we? Ufufufufufu~."(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Laure has life figured out','Vahn's Children be getting spoilt...','Gandr can't catch a break...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1780: Corruption