Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Though everyone else seemed to have reached a tacit agreement not to inquire, Endorsi ended up serving as the mouthpiece for the rest of her team as she entered the dining room and noticed the ears twitching atop Ryun's head. She even went as far as to rub her eyes in disbelief before pointing directly at the redheaded beauty and shouting, "What the hell!? How do you have ears like Gandr!?"Since she was still adjusting to their heightened sensitivity, Ryun's ears flattened out in response to the sudden noise, frowning as she chided, "Stop shouting. There are still people trying to sleep. You already know how I obtained these ears. I obviously didn't grow them on my own..."Hearing Ryun's response, Endorsi shifted her gaze toward Vahn, her ghostly-yellow radiating a hazy glow as she said, "Do me next! I want to have fluffy ears and a tail!"Having just swallowed a mouthful of oatmeal, Vahn nearly choked upon hearing Endorsi's sudden demand. He knew she didn't mean it that way, but, after keeping Ryun company all night, his mind was still a little preoccupied with licentious thoughts.Surprised by Vahn's reaction, Endorsi displayed a befuddled expression before noticing the red hue that had spread through Ryun's cheeks. She was also receiving a number of strange looks from the rest of the table so it didn't take long for the realization of what she had said to don upon her. As a result, the upper half of her face turned completely scarlet as she stammered, "I-I-I...I didn't mean it like that...!"With even her ears turning red, Endorsi ran out of the dining room, unable to face anyone until she had calmed down. This elicited a few light chuckles from several other members of Team Wolf Pack, at least until Shibisu asked, "So, are the two of you a couple now? Was that a requirement for Hwa Ryun to become a Vanargandr?"Unable to restrain himself, Vahn released a tired sigh, rubbing his forehead as he replied, "You really have no filter on that curiosity of yours..."Worried that he might have provoked Vahn again, a cold sweat began to spread across Shibisu's body as he readied himself to apologize. To his surprise, however, Vahn dropped his hand from his face, smiling as he casually remarked, "Well, there's no sense in keeping it a secret. It has nothing to do with her transformation into a Vanargandr, but Ryun and I have, indeed, become lovers."To emphasize his point, Vahn wrapped his hand around Ryun's waist, startling her enough to make her ears perk up adorably. Then, despite feeling extremely bashful with several people staring, she nestled a little closer to Vahn before placing her head on his shoulder.As if he had an Innate related to seeking death, Shibisu showed a comical expression of incredulity as he remarked, "Holy hell, man. You really don't hold back. Don't tell me the reason so many of the girls can transform into animals is because-"Without waiting for Shibisu to finish speaking, Vahn teleported the man into the icy cold waters that flowed around the central island. This caused silence to descend upon the room, broken only when Vahn had finished his tea and explained, "I am the God of Infinite Possibilities. Though my power is limited by your own beliefs, I can effectively modify everything from your appearance, race, gender, and even your inborn affinity. The more you desire the change, the easier it is for me to facilitate. As for Ryun, she sincerely wished to become a Vanargandr so it took a relatively small amount of belief to grant her wish."Though they really shouldn't be, everyone present was more than a little surprised by the indirect explanation of the Modify Function. The implications behind his words were incredible, so much so that Nare couldn't help but raise her hand like an excited student, asking, "Can you make me a little taller!? I don't want people to keep teasing my Chunhwa about being a Lolicon...!"Like many of the people at the table, Vahn couldn't help but chuckle in response to Nare's sudden exclamation. This caused both hers and Chunhwa's faces to turn red, but, as it was something very important to her, she fought back the moisture in her eyes as she asked, "Well!? Can you!?"Since the tears of a Loli could be pretty devastating, Vahn ceased laughing almost immediately after Nare's second outburst. Then, with a calm expression, he smoothly replied, "Of course. Wouldn't it be a little strange for a God of Infinite Possibilities to be able to change someone's genetic makeup but not their height...?"The moment she heard Vahn's words, a look of conviction flashed across Nare's yellow eyes as she said, "Tell me what I need to do. So long as it isn't sleeping together...I'm willing-"By performing a zipping motion in the air, Vahn silenced the noise coming out of Nare's mouth, an incredulous look on his face as he remarked, "As I said previously...Ryun's change has nothing to do with any acts of intimacy. So long as you have a sincere desire to change, I only need to consume a bit of your Belief, Allegiance, or Loyalty in order to make your wish come true. Your Loyalty is a little low, but I can still do something like this so long as I have your consent..."Though it wasn't too noticeable, Nare's height increased by around 2cm by the time Vahn's words had completed. This caused her yellow eyes to sparkle like gold coins, but, due to the 'silence' that Vahn had imposed upon her, she was currently unable to speak. This allowed him the opportunity to explain, "Since 2cm isn't too noticeable, I also made your ears sharper. I know members of the Golden Pixie tribe have pointed ears so it was a pretty easy change to make."Surprised by Vahn's words, Nare moved aside her fringe bangs to reveal that she did, indeed, have pointed ears. This was more than enough proof to prove Vahn's claim, but, before everyone could begin bombarding him with requests, the person in question added, "As I stated previously, these changes literally consume your Belief and Loyalty. With the exception of Baam, most of you only have a value ranging between 300~500. Nare's was a little higher due to her explosive growth, but it has now decreased from 713 down to 108. If you want to ask for things like an increase in talent or a race change, you will need a considerable number of points."With Shibisu currently missing in action, Khun took it upon himself to be the one to ask, "And how do we acquire these points? It can't be as simple as just believing in you...can it?"Amused by Khun's skeptical tone, Vahn's smile became a little more prominent as he answered, "It is, actually, that simple. Though there are ways to increase the values through Questing, the most important thing is that you sincerely believe in me. The reason Baam has been able to accumulate more than 43,000 Loyalty is because he simply doesn't have the heart to doubt others. As a result, I am able to reward him with all kinds of benefits. In fact, with that amount of points, I could change his affinity, adjust his race, and even change his gender all at once. Of course, due to the nature of my power, the decision is entirely his to make."Though Khun was the most surprised, nearly everyone at the table adopted deadpan expressions when a thin trail of blood escaped the boy's left nostril. This 'confirmed' the suspicions of several people, 'knowing' smiles spreading across their faces as the boy quickly wiped away the traces of blood before pacifying Baam's concerns. Then, with a very subtle shade of red staining his cheeks, he asked, "What is my current Loyalty...?"Having expected this question, Vahn adopted a wry smile before shaking his head and saying, "You are a natural skeptic and a very 'forward-thinking' person. As a result, your Loyalty value is only 83 points, even after all this time. You see, Loyalty can increase and decrease based on the thoughts and actions of each individual person, so, every time you've doubted me...much like you just did, it would decrease. You now have a Loyalty value of 81...make that 80..."Feeling a little embarrassed by Vahn's words, Khun decided it would be best to excuse himself in order to calm his mind. Unfortunately, thanks to Baam following closely behind him, a bit of red could be seen bleeding into his ears as he quickly retreated from the room...Seeing the 'duo' depart, a wry smile spread across Vahn's face as he looked around at the table's occupants and said, "Don't tease him too much. Baam is a very handsome young man, but, most importantly, he would actually make a very adorable young lady. Khun doesn't really see him that way so don't make a big deal out of this. Now, any other questions or requests before I depart? It might be a rest day for all of you, but I still have a few things to take care of."Surprisingly, the next person to raise their hand was none other than Anak, a subtle blush coloring her cheeks as she asked, "Can you make me beautiful...?"Though she wasn't exactly a conventional beauty, Anak was, by no means, an ugly girl. Rather, she was actually very cute, enough that she would have easily been declared the 'mascot' of the group if not for the presence of Gandr. Her only real fault was that she was in a regressive state, refusing to change her style of dress and hairstyle despite the fact she enjoyed trying on new clothes and having Phase style her hair...Even if he knew it would have very little effect, Vahn adopted the kindest smile he could manage, his tone gentle to the point of sounding like a whisper as he affirmed, "You are already a beautiful young lady, Anak...you just refuse to let yourself blossom. Right now, you are like a tiny spring bud that refuses to bloom. You don't need my help to become beautiful. What you really need is a little more confidence..."Hearing Vahn's words, Anak's expression morphed into a deep frown as she averted her eyes and stared down at the table. At the same time, however, the color in her cheeks became a little more prominent due to the fact she detected no falsehoods within his words. This made her feel a little bashful, a feeling she loathed due to her introverted nature and high pride...With Anak's reaction matching his expectations, Vahn couldn't help but suppress a sigh as he shook his head in mild exasperation. The month-long separation from Phae, combined with the fact Gandr had been spending more time with Endorsi, resulted in her taking several steps backward on the road to mental and emotional stability. This was admittedly an oversight on his part, so, once breakfast was over, he intended to discuss the matter with Phae and Gandr.Anak clearly needed a lot of help, so, even if he had to take matters into his own hands, Vahn would do his best to convince her she was allowed to be happy. Fortunately, she actually had the second-highest value of Loyalty after Baam, the majority of which had been generated after he promised to resurrect her mother. This made her more susceptible to his words, and, though he would never do something like 'command' her to be happy, she would be able to sense his desire for her happiness. This notion would become more powerful as her Loyalty grew; so, while she was currently behaving very stubbornly, it was only a matter of time before she blossomed into the beautiful young lady he knew she could be...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Do me too...!','The trickle speaks the tru-tru...!','Bloom little Cucumber...you can do it...!')(A/N: I wrote this while resting, so don't pester me too much xD...)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With three days passing in a flash, Vahn, Phae, Khun, and Gandr were inspecting the surprisingly spacious interior of their new workplace/residence. Buildings within the Tower had a penchant for being a lot bigger on the inside; so, while it looked rather small and homely from the exterior, there was more than enough space to conduct their business inside.Since there were three floors, excluding the basement and storage area, Vahn decided it would be most efficient to set up his 'clinic' on the ground level. It wouldn't be their primary business, but, as was often the case when something was 'free', there were bound to be a lot of Regulars coming by for treatment.In actuality, Vahn intended to charge fees based on a Regular's means, so, while it would be free for most, others would be charged exorbitant fees. He was effectively reversing the social dynamic that existed on the 5th Floor, providing aid to those near the bottom while, quite literally, handicapping those at the top.Vahn had given Khun and Gandr permission to maim or even cripple anyone who tried to pressure them using nefarious means. This would leave them with little choice but to come to his atelier for treatment, as, even in the Tower, it was exceptionally difficult to have missing limbs replaced. There were plenty of methods, sure, but, much like everything else within the Tower, there was an extreme bias that made it impractical for most people to afford such services.According to the Rules of the Inner Tower, Regulars were responsible for their own injuries and treatment during Tests. As a result, there were no facilities to treat missing limbs or other severe injuries. You couldn't even exit into the Middle Tower to find treatment, as, prior to the 20th Floor, Regulars were restricted to the Inner Tower. This meant, if the injury was severe enough, the only option was to either give up your status as a Regular or trudge forward, gritting your teeth as you became a target for other Regulars who would see your disability as their opportunity.Though their 'scheme' might seem a little malicious and mean-spirited, the fact of the matter was that those with B-Class Citizenship, or higher, grossly mistreated those beneath them. There were a number of exceptions to this, but, unless you were willing to ingratiate yourself or become servile to one of the Ten Great Families, it was 'extremely' difficult to pass through the 5th Floor.The clinic was designed to shift this dynamic, effectively giving those at the top a taste of their own medicine. Though it would only affect the truly malicious and exploitative among the so-called Elite, it was meant to give them a taste of the helplessness they forced upon others. It would also teach them that, while their families were certainly great, that didn't mean each individual of said families were able to act with impunity. They would quickly learn that the authority of the Ten Great Families had no place within the Inner Tower, a place that was supposed to test everyone 'fairly'...---After cleaning the interior, arranging Phae's workplace in the basement, and setting up numerous display cases on the second floor, Vahn had everyone gather within the clinic area, explaining, "We will open for business immediately. I'll leave the delegation of specific tasks to you, Khun. This is still a Test, so make sure everyone is involved in some form or fashion."Understanding that Vahn wouldn't just allow them to stay in the Little Garden the entire time, Khun offered a curt nod in response before asking, "What is our training and rest schedule going to look like? I'll need to plan our hours of operation around the use of the Little Garden."Having anticipated Khun's question, Vahn looked towards Phae, eliciting an amused smile from the woman as she manifested her Lighthouse. This prompted Khun to do the same, his brows furrowing slightly as he saw the data being transmitted.Chuckling in response to the young man's concerns, Vahn attempted to allay them by saying, "You need not worry. Though the clinic is going to remain open throughout the day, you don't need to schedule anyone to assist me during rest and training hours. I can easily stay awake for months at a time so you can rest assured that this place will be protected for the duration of our stay."Though he was a little surprised by Vahn's claim, Khun felt considerably relieved knowing that the man would personally protect their business. This meant he could basically do whatever he wanted without having to worry about other factions. After all, even if every Regular on the Floor grouped up to fight against Vahn, the only thing Khun could imagine them accomplishing was increasing the body count.Noticing Khun's Loyalty increase by three points, an amused chuckle escaped Vahn's throat as he manifested the Little Garden and produced the rest of Team Wolf Pack from the interior. Then, with Nare acting as his first assistant, he took a seat near his desk, organizing materials as he waited for his first group of patients to arrive...---Though the first couple of days were a little slow, news of a 'miracle doctor' capable of treating all wounds, seemingly for free, quickly circulated through Paradise Bay. This was met with considerable skepticism by most, but, with more and more people attesting to his existence every day, including several with previously missing limbs, it wasn't long before even the most cynical among them were fully convinced.Having anticipated their rapid surge in popularity, Khun spent most of his time negotiating with the businesses in their immediate surroundings. Most business owners were extremely opportunistic so it was common for them to rapidly increase their prices whenever there was a surge of traffic. They wanted to benefit as much as possible before the craze gradually died down, but, as this was a very harmful practice, Khun 'convinced' them to lower their prices.While it might hurt their bottom line in the short term, the reduced prices, combined with the draw of Vahn's fame, were bound to increase the profitability of the entire region in the long term. After all, people would naturally gravitate toward areas with more affordable goods, so, with the majority of their clientele being people who wanted to save Points, rather than spend them, it didn't make a lot of sense to inflate prices arbitrarily.A lot of businesses hadn't been willing to compromise in the beginning, but, as the profits of their competitors rapidly increased, they quickly jumped on the bandwagon. Only the businesses owned and operated by the Ten Great Families and their affiliates refused to play ball. Instead, they tried to take advantage of the increased flow of Regulars to force Lower Class Citizens to abide by their will. After all, many of the Regulars visiting the district were F and E-Class Citizens, so, even if they were maimed or murdered, there were no penalties for C-Class Citizens and above.Unfortunately for these unscrupulous individuals, they quickly learned that there 'were' penalties for their iniquities. This included a rather harsh lesson in accountability, as not only were the assailants held liable, so too were the factions backing them. This affected everyone within a specific chain of command, and, in the most extreme cases, more than a dozen people ended up suffering the same fate as the original victim.As was often the case when those in power were held privately responsible for their misgovernance, it took less than a month for a tentative peace to be established within Paradise Bay. After all, they didn't actually have the backing of their families within the Inner Tower; so, regardless of how much they touted their supremacy, their only options were to either advance to the next Floor, effectively running away, or bow their heads in acquiescence to a power far greater than their own.Though the natural deterrent of Vahn and the countless Regulars supporting him helped to keep most people at bay, the true MVPs behind the tentative peace agreement were Khun and Gandr. The former had been able to convince most of the businesses operated by the Khun Family to ally with the 'Black Wolf Faction' pretty early on. Soon after that, the Eurasia, Yeon, Ha, and Arie families quickly joined in, the latter two joining specifically because Gandr had beaten their representatives in single combat.As the two strongest families within the Tower, the Ha and Arie Families produced the most prideful yet honorable descendants among the Ten Great Families. They genuinely respected the strong, so, after two 'very' one-sided fights, they quickly agreed to the alliance. In exchange, they were allowed to challenge Gandr whenever they pleased, an 'unfortunate' arrangement for the young Vanagandr considering both Representatives ended up being rather feisty and battle-hungry females.Fortunately, while the Representatives of the Eurasia and Yeon Families were also young ladies, the former, a rather petite girl with pink hair and matching pink eyes, was more interested in sleeping than anything else. As for the latter, she had been toyed with by Khun in a contest of intelligence, so, rather than Gandr, she began lingering around the Black Wolf Atelier in order to 'get even' with the young scion of the Khun Family. This caused the latter a number of headaches, not because he couldn't handle the troublesome woman, but because it earned both him and Baam a considerable amount of teasing from the rest of Team Wolf Pack...---With a forced smile on his face, Gandr held his Abby-tan in a loose stance as a young woman with exceptionally pale skin, pure white hair fastened into a short ponytail, and silver eyes glared back at him with an ornate rapier in hand. The red markings beneath her eyes were the only contrast to her pale features, and, though she was admittedly a very beautiful girl, she gave off the impression of an unsheathed sword rather than a living human.To further complicate his current situation, a girl with surprisingly similar features to Yuri could be found skulking around in his blind spot. She was a fiery little brat with dark hair fastened into two pigtails with vibrant ribbons that matched the color of her eyes. Yuri was apparently her idol, like most young girls in the Ha Family, so she had copied the style used by the former during her climb up the Tower. She also had a rather extreme and battle-hungry personality, so, no matter how many times he had defeated her, she would invariably track him down the moment her injuries had been treated.Sensing a surge of Shinsu from the twin-tailed girl, Ha Sung, Gandr produced an afterimage as he took a step back, deftly evading the girl's flying kick. In the same motion, he brandished Abby-tan in a perfect crescent, shattering several 'blades' formed from Shinsu and compressed Space. This caused the white-haired girl, Arie Serra, to adopt a determined glower as she began to swing her rapier in swift, graceful, arcs.Arie-Style Swordsmanship, unlike normal swordsmanship, revolved around creating a 'domain of spatial control' rather than simply attacking with a sword. This was what allowed them to use their weapons freely within regions of high-density Shinsu, as, rather than forcibly carving a path, they actually manipulated the Space within their surroundings to control the direction of their blade. It was a rather ingenious technique that allowed them to spontaneously attack from anywhere within their domain of control, but, against someone like Gandr, it was completely ineffective. Rather, if he still had [Will of the Emperor], he was pretty sure he could just 'disable' their ability to control and manipulate the surrounding Space entirely...After gracefully weaving through a seemingly inescapable net of attacks, coming at him from all directions, Gandr used [Shundo] to instantaneously close the distance between himself and Serra. This caused the girl's eyes to widen, her rapier sweeping unhesitantly toward his shoulder by pure instinct. Before it could connect, however, Gandr lightly tapped her on the forehead with the butt of his katana before sinking into her shadow in an instant.Feeling her body turn statuesque, Serra could only grit her teeth as Gandr reappeared behind Sung, startling the girl quite a bit before chopping the back of her neck. This caused the latter to collapse forward, nearly landing face-first against the reinforced stone arena until a bubble of peculiar black Shinsu appeared to cushion her blow. Then, with Abby-tan resting on his shoulder, Gandr adopted a somewhat fatigued smile as he tiredly mused, "That makes one-hundred consecutive victories..."(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn protect, Gandr attac','A taste of their own medicine','Gandr seriously can't catch a break xD...')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

Chapter 1782: Stubbornness