Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Since Endorsi had been pestering Gandr for several months at this point, none of Team Wolf Pack was particularly surprised to find her hugging the boy first thing in the morning. What did surprise them was the fact that she was sitting behind him, effectively straddling his tail while nestling her face in between his ears. There were also several maroon blemishes dotting Gandr's neck; bruises caused by love bites, and excessive suckling of the skin.As one of the first to arrive for morning training, Hatsu said absolutely nothing when he first saw the duo idling in their usual gathering area. Despite this, Endorsi still went out of her way to say, "Hatsu~! Gandr and I have officially become a couple~." in a happy tone.Feeling as though he had been put on the spot, Hatsu offered a wry smile in response before cupping his hands in a polite gesture and saying, "Congratulations...I pray the two of you are able to find happiness in each others' company..."Seemingly pleased with Hatsu's choice of words, Endorsi tightened her hold on Gandr as a girlish giggle escaped her throat. As for the latter, he had a tired yet relaxed smile on his face, his golden eyes reflecting the placidity of a lake as he willfully ignored the heat and subtle moisture against his tail. He actually didn't dislike being doted upon and cuddled, so, while her behavior was somewhat troubling, Gandr didn't particularly mind so long as she didn't go overboard.Seeing Hatsu's relatively normal reaction, Gandr was able to confirm that the unique pheromones produced by Endorsi's [Champion of Lust] only affected him. This wasn't too unexpected, but it was still a considerable relief. If her pheromones had affected everyone equally, things would have been extremely troublesome following her awakening...---With 5 AM steadily approaching, the rest of Team Wolf Pack began to gradually file into the central courtyard. Endorsi took the opportunity to announce their relationship to each of the new arrivals, surprising virtually no one except the ever-innocent Baam. As for Anak, she just frowned slightly at the revelation before taking her usual seat near Gandr's right.Endorsi was a little annoyed that Anak chose to sit right next to Gandr, but, having discussed things the previous night, she was ultimately able to remain calm. Gandr assured her that he didn't have a romantic interest in Anak, and, unless something drastic happened, he intended to continue acting like an older brother to her. If she couldn't accept that, their relationship would simply never work...Fortunately, Endorsi cared about Anak quite a bit, so, while she wanted to keep him to herself for as long as possible, she was already prepared to share Gandr with others. This was actually something she herself had proposed more than a month ago, back when she had first pushed Gandr down and stolen his lips. His massage had left a 'very' deep impression on her, and, though she didn't want to admit it, Endorsi couldn't deny that she was a little anxious about trying to tackle the boy's not-so-little monster on her own...---With 5 AM finally rolling around, several flashes of light appeared nearby the usual gathering spot of Team Wolf Pack. Immediately after that, Fenrir, Yoruichi, Phae, Morgiana, and Madara appeared in a loose circle. The first three were still responsible for their original students. As for the latter two, Morgiana had taken over Hinata's position, teaching Endorsi and Anak how to fight using powerful kicks, while Madara had taken over the Wave Controller's class in lieu of Vahn.Morgiana had exceptionally strong legs, and, though she had yet to receive a True Name, she had been created willfully after the upgrade to Vahn's [Universal Mind]. As for Madara, her power had increased exponentially following the naming of Hinata. Even before that, however, she had been teaching Baam various martial arts while having Laure practice converting his Shinsu into blades of wind and powerful gales. The latter had also learned to become a lot more attentive, as, compared to Vahn, Madara was considerably less 'tolerant'...Before anyone could offer so much as a greeting, Fenrir's eyes immediately shifted to where Gandr, Endorsi, and Anak were seated. This caused the hairs on Gandr's and Anak's bodies to stand on end while Endoris, the focus of Fenrir's frosty gaze, began to sweat nervously as the latter asked, "What are you doing with my little brother...?"Though she had been happily flaunting her relationship just moments prior, Endorsi instinctually released her hold on Gandr's waist, averting her eyes as she found herself at a loss for words. This caused the atmosphere to become even icier, but, before things could become too uncomfortable, Gandr was the one to step in, saying, "Endorsi and I have started dating...don't bully her too much, Aneue..."Shifting her gaze from Endorsi, Fenrir squinted her eyes as she met Gandr's gaze. She had originally been given the task of protecting him from any females that might covet him. Though this objective had changed ever since he received his True Name, his identity as both a Vanargandr and her little brother gave her a strong compulsion to protect him. He was also a member of her 'pack', so, while she wanted to respect his decision, she couldn't accept a 'bad girl' like Endorsi.Unwilling to see her little brother get taken advantage of, Fenrir shifted her gaze to Aleksai and Rak, declaring, "Your training will be overseen by Mira and Morgiana for the time being." Then, in a tone that left no room for discussion, she squinted back at Endorsi and Anak, adding "The two of you will be training with me from now on..."Before Fenrir could lose her cool and attempt to forcibly convert Endorsi and Anak into 'good girls', Phae decided to intervene, superseding the Vanargandr's tyranny by suggesting, "Allow me to take over the girls' training. Khun has been pushing himself quite a bit lately so he could benefit from a momentary reprieve. I'll have him observe everyone else's training so he has a better grasp of their individual abilities. You should continue your lessons with Rak and Aleksai. Leave the Princesses to me."Though she scrunched up her nose slightly, ears twitching in frustration, Fenrir didn't try to argue against Phae's suggestion. The latter had been placed in charge when their Master wasn't around so she didn't really have a platform to stand on. Thus, after staring at Endorsi for several seconds, Fenrir ultimately nodded her head in acquiescence before saying, "I'll leave it to you..." in a slightly sullen tone.Finding Fenrir's overprotective nature rather adorable, Phae couldn't help but giggle in amusement before lightly clapping her hands and exclaiming, "Okay, then! Let's all do our best today as well~!"---Unaware of what was taking place inside the Little Garden, Vahn was preparing to step back inside the House of Miracles when he sensed what could only be described as an 'abnormality' within his perception. It was similar to the impression he got whenever he tried to sense a Pocket or an Arms Inventory that had been placed into 'Invisible' mode. It was a very strange feeling because he could tell there was 'something' nearby, but, even with his domain, he couldn't actually sense it...Maintaining a calm and unflustered appearance, Vahn opened the door to the House of Miracles before casually closing it behind him and musing, "Even if you can conceal your presence, I can still sense you through your intent. Tell me, what business do you have in the House of Miracles...?"Though he appeared to be speaking to an empty room, the genial chuckle of an old man could be heard echoing in response to Vahn's words. Moments later, an old man attired in pure white robes appeared out of thin air, smiling as he stroked his long grey beard. His garb resembled something that a scientist or a doctor might wear, and, though he gave off an exceptionally dangerous feeling, his aura was extremely vibrant and calm.Despite feeling as though the man before him was even more dangerous than Yuri, Vahn managed to appear completely unphased. All the people he wanted to protect were currently safe within the Little Garden, so, even if Jahad and the Ten Great Family Leaders appeared before him, he wouldn't show even a marginal amount of fear. Instead, his smile radiated absolute confidence as he looked into the elderly man's silver eyes and said, "I am Vahn Aldrnari Mason, the Sage Dragon Emperor. To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit...?"Impressed by Vahn's composure, the elderly man returned an approving nod before replying, "My name is Graham Bell, the Rank 37 Teacher of the Workshop. You may refer to me as Graham. As for the purpose of my visit, there are two reasons. First and foremost, I wanted to inspect the workshop and items produced by Ms. Ha Phae Stios. Secondly, I wished to discuss the possibility of having the person in question become a Disciple within the Workshop..."Noticing no noteworthy changes in Vahn's expression, a curious glimmer flashed across Graham's eyes as he began to suspect that his visit wasn't unexpected. The former actually seemed to relax upon hearing his introduction, something even High Rankers struggled with. After all, even Jahad and the Ten Great Families respected, and, to a lesser extent, feared the Workshop. Were this not the case, the former would have attacked and attempted to consume the latter long ago.Meeting Graham's expectations, Vahn pulled two chairs out of his Inventory before manifesting a fresh pot of black tea and answering, "I planned to have Phae join the Workshop once we reached the 20th Floor. Though I can arrange a meeting between the two of you, know that it is impossible to convince her to abandon her duties. You would have an easier time convincing an inert stone to turn into a planetoid."Raising his left brow slightly, Graham poured a cup of tea for himself, savoring the fragrant aroma as he mused, "It seems Ms. Phae is not the only exceptional person among your group. Your aura reminds me of the Great Warriors, back when they had first started their journey up the Tower...how very interesting..."Understanding that Graham was calling attention to the fact that he was an Irregular, Vahn returned an amused smile of his own as he muttered, "I cannot deny there are parallels between us...but I am so much more than Jahad and his Great Warriors could aspire to be. As a Teacher of the Workshop, you should be aware of it...the existence of beings that transcend the Gods..."Though it didn't show on his face, Graham's mind was operating like a supercomputer as he tried to determine the veracity of Vahn's words. If he was telling the truth, it meant there was another entity on the level of Phantaminum within the Tower. The latter was a monster that even Jahad and Enryu could never hope to oppose; so, if it turned out that Vahn was also an Axis User, there was virtually nothing anyone could do to hinder his plans...The Workshop existed both inside and outside the Tower, so, while others might not be aware of their existence, most high-ranking Teachers were aware of the existence of Axis Users. They were the most powerful existences within their respective domains. The only thing that could contend against an Axis User was another Axis User, as, within their field of control, the very laws of reality and fate could be rewritten. This led to them being known as 'Authors of Fate', incomprehensible entities that were responsible for controlling the structure and direction of various 'stories' within the infinite macrocosm.Since there was no sense in asking Vahn to prove he was an Axis, Graham decided to get straight to the point, asking, "Why have you come here? What is the purpose behind having Ms. Phae join the Workshop? Your kind has never taken an interest in the Workshop before..."Though he was pretty sure that Graham had misunderstood something, Vahn managed an amused smile in response to the man's words before answering, "I am simply passing through..."(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Anak be like, "Did you get punched in the neck?"','Fenrir has little tolerance for 'bad girls' xD...','*Loudly Sips Tea*')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Not expecting such a nonchalant response, Graham stared back at Vahn for several seconds before issuing a light chuckle and remarking, "I see. Well then, I take it you won't mind if we monitor your exploits from here onward...?"Shrugging his shoulders in a lackadaisical manner, Vahn continued to smile as he answered, "I enjoy my privacy, but I also understand some things simply can't be helped. So long as your organization doesn't go out of its way to try and intervene in my affairs, we will remain on amicable terms. As for Phae, she will move up through the ranks of the Workshop before revealing the answers to a few of the questions you have sought after since time immemorial. You probably saw her as nothing more than a talented artisan previously...the truth of the matter is that she is so much more..."To emphasize his point, even though Phae wasn't the one who forged it, Vahn manifested Laev-tan in a burst of brackish flames. This caused Graham's calm aura to surge outward slightly, but, quickly realizing he wasn't under attack, he began to scrutinize the blade with increasing enthusiasm visible in his glowing silver eyes.Noticing the man lift his hand, Vahn allowed Laev-tan to vanish before he could ask to inspect her more closely. Then, before Graham could be too disappointed, he explained, "There is much we can learn from each other. Unfortunately, now is neither the time nor the place. Temper your curiosity until Team Wolf Pack has reached the 20th Floor. When the time comes, Phae will serve as a bridge between our two organizations."Stroking his beard, Graham adopted a thoughtful expression as he spent several moments staring directly at Vahn. He quickly realized that, while he could see, sense, and even analyze the man, he was unable to actually learn anything about him. The Shinsu in his body was abnormal, possessing an ambiguous quality that made it seem thin yet extremely dense. Even stranger was the peculiar feeling of 'emptiness' he got when trying to sense the man's potential...One of the main requirements for becoming a Teacher was being able to see through and analyze the true nature of an object, person, or place. Many could even analyze the structure of a person's Soul, effortlessly determining what kind of person they were based on its color and stability.Graham was one of the Teachers who could determine a person's potential based on the structure of their Soul. It was this ability that led him, and many others, to support Jahad during his ascent up the Tower. The man had possessed a truly remarkable, seemingly limitless potential. They genuinely believed he had what it took to surmount the Tower, but, unfortunately, he had disappointed them beyond comprehension by choosing to become a 'King' instead.When he was looking at Vahn, the first incongruency Graham noticed was that the 'entity' seated across from him didn't possess a Soul. Despite this, he radiated a tremendous amount of vitality, so much so that it seemed boundless. This impression became progressively stronger the longer he viewed Vahn, almost like he was viewing a reactor capable of producing infinite energy rather than a living creature...After allowing Graham to scrutinize him for more than a minute, the edges of Vahn's smile curled up slightly as he activated the State of Nothingness. This caused the man's brows to raise quite a bit, but, before he could ask, Vahn issued a light chuckle before asserting, "I believe we both have other matters to attend, Mr. Graham. Be sure to give my regards to the Great Father...I'm certain he will find this matter most interesting..."Though he wanted to stick around and ask Vahn all kinds of questions, Graham understood when to push and pull. If Vahn was truly an Axis User, he wasn't an existence they could afford to offend. They would need the assistance of Phantaminum in order to oppose him, but, considering the latter had slaughtered his way through Jahad's Palace before subsequently disappearing for thousands of years, requesting his assistance wasn't really an option.Deciding it would be best to report this matter to his Master as soon as possible, Graham was the first to rise to his feet, bowing politely toward Vahn before saying, "I look forward to our reunion on the 20th Floor." Then, with an amused smile on his face, his body changed into a cross-shaped light construct before collapsing in on itself and vanishing without a trace.Finding the man's flashy departure rather amusing, Vahn issued a light chuckle before shaking his head and returning the two chairs, table, and tea set to his Inventory. Afterward, he performed a few light stretches, loudly popping his neck and back before pulling out an apple and manifesting the Little Garden...---With many of the core members of the Lo Po Bia Faction disappearing overnight, taking most of the Faction's assets with them, an unstoppable wave of change began to sweep through Paradise Bay. It was almost like a revolution had occurred, and, though selfishness and corruption were guaranteed to ruin things, a tentative peace had been established through the unification of the major factions.Unfortunately, with no desire to spend an entire year on the 5th Floor, it was only a matter of time before things devolved back to their previous state. Vahn had tried to circumvent this by coming to an agreement with the Floor Guardian, but, with the contract stipulating that he, personally, remain on the Floor for a hundred years, he had little choice but the refuse.Though he could potentially create a Template to serve as a proxy, Paradise Bay was ultimately just one of many settlements that existed on the 5th Floor. If he wanted to bring about real and lasting change, he would need to tackle the source of the problem directly. Focusing on the symptoms had very little impact in the grand scheme of things, as, the moment they moved on from the 5th Floor, even the people he had previously saved might meander down a dark path.Unless you had tremendous power and authority, the Tower was not a kind place for those with a benevolent or magnanimous nature. There were millions of Regulars competing for the chance to reach the top, and, much like the 2nd Floor's Deathmatch Test demonstrated, they were willing to do whatever it took to ascend. Betrayal was extremely commonplace, and, more often than not, a Regular would go through dozens, if not hundreds, of teammates before they finally reached the 134th Floor.Only by reaching the 134th Floor and confronting Jahad himself could Vahn overthrow the current system. The former was one of the central pillars supporting the existence of the Regular system, so, if he wanted to remove it, he would need to dethrone the wayward Emperor before implementing a new system with the support of the Guardians and the Workshop. This couldn't be accomplished by idling around on the 5th Floor; so, shortly after the creation of the Alliance, Vahn had Khun pick and choose a few powerful and trustworthy Regulars to watch over the burgeoning organization in their stead.Fortunately, it was possible to establish a binding contract by appealing to the Guardian and having them serve as an intermediary. This would allow the Alliance to remain relatively stable for upwards of eleven months, and, with any luck, things might just 'stick' for a few years after the fact. After all, the current system was actually a lot more beneficial than the corrupt mess that existed before; so, with the promise of greater benefits, things should remain relatively stable until someone arrogant and powerful comes along and attempts to monopolize everything for themselves...---Having already decided upon their departure, Vahn found himself seated at the 'head' of a circular table, smiling as he listened to Khun's attempt to explain the many benefits of becoming one of his 'Children' to the prospective members of his Familia. His targets were four young girls and a young boy. Curiously, among the four 'women' present, the girl with a mature figure, pink eyes, and raven-black hair was actually the youngest at seventeen-years-old.If not for the presence of the young boy with pale-blue hair and electric-blue eyes, appearing very similar to his cousin, the girl, Yeon Yihwa, would have been tied with Khun as the youngest member of Team Wolf Pack. This was in spite of the fact that Yun-Yun, Jung, Nare, and Anak appeared much younger than her.Fortunately, there was at least one person present whose appearance accurately reflected their age as the young boy, Khun Ran, was only twelve-years-old. He was a remarkably talented young man who descended from the direct line of Khun Eduan, the Leader of the Khun Family. This allowed him to compete with people much older than him, and, if not for the overabundance of prodigies within Team Wolf Pack, he would have quickly secured his position as one of the strongest members...Since they had already learned quite a bit about Team Wolf Pack during their time together on the 5th Floor, Khun primarily focused on explaining the functions of the Familia Crest, the existence of the Quest Board, and, most importantly, Vahn's existence as a God of Infinite Possibilities who could resurrect the dead and help people change everything from their race to their gender.As could be expected, Khun's explanation was met with considerable skepticism by Ran, Yihwa, and Serra, but, after a few demonstrations, they ultimately accepted the reality they had become a part of. As for Jung and Yun-Yun, the former never really cared about such complicated things while the latter's only real interests were sleeping and tasting delicious dreams. She especially liked the taste of Baam's innocent and naive dreams, a rare delicacy within the Tower; so, with the guarantee of a tasty treat and the promise of a much easier ascent up the Tower, Yun-Yun never once considered refusing the offer to join Vahn's Familia.In the end, the most difficult thing about becoming a member of Vahn's Familia, at least for Serra and Yihwa, was enduring the process of having his Familia Crest applied to their backs. The former had a marginally easier time, but, as the descendent of a matriarchal family that placed an extreme emphasis on the importance of purity, it was difficult for Yihwa to accept having her back touched by a man.By the end of the procedure, Yihwa's face had turned completely crimson, and, if not for Phae providing counsel after the fact, it wouldn't have been surprising if she had demanded that he 'take responsibility' for 'defiling' her body. Even after that, however, it took several days within the Little Garden before she could even look at or talk to other men, specifically Khun. She had developed a bit of a fondness for the boy ever since he outwitted her, so she couldn't help feeling self-conscious and ashamed whenever he was around.Unfortunately for Yihwa, Khun had never once reciprocated her burgeoning affection. As a result, he took advantage of her state to demonstrate his general disregard for her feelings. He wasn't overtly mean or rude to her, but, whenever she was acting bashfully around him, he would shift his focus to virtually anything else. This resulted in Yihwa setting her room ablaze due to her inability to control both her flames and emotions, but after a few days had passed, she invariably returned to her usual, aloof, self...---Taking advantage of the week-long vacation he had afforded Team Wolf Pack in order to help their newest members adjust, Vahn could be found lying atop a grassy hill with several colorful figures encircling him. He was enjoying a bit of sunbathing with his usual cuddle buddies while seriously considering whether or not he wanted to create any new Templates.At this point, Vahn had assigned True Names to Gandr, Yoruichi, Hinata, and, for the sake of a grand experiment, Arceus. Unfortunately, despite possessing the name of the most popular Creation Deity within countless Records of Pokemon, Arceus currently lacked the capacity to autonomously create life. This was largely due to a mistake on Vahn's part, as, like other Pokemon, Arceus revered him as the Creator. As a result, her Innate ability [Progenitor Pokemon], required 'assistance' if she wanted to create Pokemon, assistance only he could afford...Though it would certainly make things 'easier', Vahn currently had no intention of becoming the literal father of Pokemon. It was surreal just imagining an entire world filled with his descendants, beings capable of freely morphing between a human and Pokemon transformation. Thus, for the time being, he had Arceus developing a miniature world alongside Palka, Dialga, and Giratina. He had high hopes that Arceus would be able to create actual Pokemon by the time she reached Tier 5, but, even if that wasn't the case, he would at least have a 'playground' for his children to explore in the future...With Kushina suddenly bitting his thumb, Vahn snapped out of his reverie to realize he had been rubbing her belly a little too fervently. Her eyes had become a little moist, and, though she was still in her nine-tailed fox transformation, he could tell her tensions had increased quite a bit due to his incessant petting. What made this situation worse was that most of his other cuddle buddies were staring at the scene rather intently, their gazes ranging between general curiosity, slight envy, and ample amusement...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'An unfathomable existence','Khun's heart can't be swayed so easily~!','Vahn is simply incorrigible xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

In order to give Team Wolf Pack plenty of time to rest and focus on their training, the House of Miracles officially closed its doors between the hours of 8 PM and 6 AM. During this time, Vahn would venture outside to treat the Regulars with less severe injuries.Though it took a considerable amount of focus to restore lost limbs, treat diseases, and remove sequelae, most injuries could be treated without any special attention from Vahn. All he needed to do was place his hand atop someone's head, and, after a bit of theatrics with light-infused Shinsu, they would be fully healed.As could be expected, Vahn's reputation among the common Regulars had increased drastically in a relatively short period of time. He had even regained his title of 'Godhand' thanks to the efforts of Khun, Gandr, Shibisu, and Nare.Khun had coordinated with other businesses to spread his good name throughout the entirety of Paradise Bay. As for Gandr and Shibisu, the former enjoyed quite a bit of popularity, so much so that there were certain groups of Regulars who would take everything he said as an intrinsic truth. Shibisu was significantly less popular but this allowed him to easily infiltrate other people's social circles, gathering information and spreading rumors with remarkable ease. As for Nare, she had an easier time than the rest due to the fact she spent most of her time manning the front counter and working as 'mascot' for Vahn's clinic.Taking advantage of her disarming and relatively cute appearance, Nare was able to gather and disseminate all kinds of information during the brief few minutes when she was cross-referencing a Regular's data with the information they had on file. By simply referring to Vahn as the Godhand to the people with more serious injuries, they would naturally spread the rumor to others.At this point, most of the members of Team Wolf Pack had earned nicknames for themselves, Nare's being the 'Golden Cherub'. As for the others, they had earned provisional sobriquets such as 'Black Wolf Prince', 'Smiling Blue Demon', and 'Goddess of the Forge'. These obviously belonged to Gandr, Khun, and Phae, but there were also titles such as 'Gentle Giant', 'Violent Lizard', and 'Ghost-Pepper Princess' circulating around in regards to Aleksai, Anak, and, much to her chagrin, Endorsi...---While Vahn was busy strengthening his public image, effectively increasing his reserves of power, night had fallen within the Little Garden. This was the most relaxing part of the day for the majority of Team Wolf Pack, and, though it had lost a bit of its novelty after the first couple of nights, there were still a number of people who gathered beneath the canopy of the World Tree each evening.Though reason would dictate that the World Tree's canopy would block out the view of the stars, the truth of the matter was that boughs of the massive crystalline tree would become transparent under the cover of night. This allowed the starlight to not only pass through them but, thanks to the crystalline structure of the branches and leaves, the stars seemed to multiply in number. This created the illusion that the night sky was alive, gently swaying in a natural rhythm as the canopy danced under the direction of the wind...Despite rarely mentioning Rachel over the last two months, Baam couldn't help but think about her every time he looked up at the night sky. He wondered if she was happy being able to witness such a scene each night, but, at the same time, his heart was filled with doubt whenever he remembered that she had betrayed him 'just' to see the stars.Baam couldn't deny that the stars were exceptionally beautiful, but he didn't think they were worth betraying others just to witness. When he learned they were just giant balls of burning gas floating around in empty space, not something that could simply be 'obtained', Baam felt even less certain about her actions. He couldn't understand why she felt compelled to throw away everything just to witness something that had no real impact on her life. It just didn't make any sense...Turning his head to the side, Khun noticed the usual conflict in Baam's eyes, a tired sigh escaping his lips as he looked toward the heavens above and said, "If people could understand each other so easily, there wouldn't be any conflict in the world. We all do illogical things at times, so stop letting Rachel's decisions affect you. Even she probably doesn't understand why she was so obsessed with the stars...if I had to guess, she just wanted to be free...that's something most of us can understand, even if our views are fundamentally different from each other's..."As the desire for freedom was something even he could understand, Baam nodded his head in response to Khun's words. Then, after a long period of silence, he asked, "Do you think it's possible to create a world where everyone is free...?"Without even needing to think about it, Khun shook his head, disappointing Baam slightly as he answered, "There is no such thing as a perfect world, Baam. Rather, even if there were, most rational people wouldn't want to live in it...I certainly wouldn't. After all, it is our differences that allow us to move forward, grow as people, and have fun. If everyone was exactly the same, the world would be a very lonely and mundane place to live..."Imagining a world filled with nothing but himself, Baam couldn't help but furrow his brows as an uneasy feeling welled up inside his chest. Such a world would be no different than living alone in a cave; so, while he still wanted to create a world where everyone could be happy, Baam was able to understand a bit of what Khun was trying to convey.Seeing the slightly incredulous look on his naive companion's face, Khun couldn't help but chuckle as he placed his hands behind his head, smiling as he added, "Don't worry. So long as we continue trying our best to make the world a better place, it will gradually become one. We don't need to fix everything, Baam. We just need to become strong enough to prevent corrupt and malicious people from doing whatever they want...if we work together, I'm certain we can create a better system than the one that currently exists..."Though he was having trouble understanding Khun's words, a glimmer of resolution could be seen within Baam's eyes the moment he heard the former mention 'working together'. This phrase was always very effective against him, and, though it made him feel a little manipulative at times, Khun didn't hesitate to throw it out whenever he was trying to allay Baam's concerns...Feeling a little less uncertain about the future, Baam extended his hand towards the stars above, fingers spread as he lightly muttered, "You're right, Mr. Khun...so long as we work together, there isn't anything we can't do..." before clenching his hand into a fist. This caused the blue-haired man at his side to respond with a wry smile, but, rather than refute his own words, he simply extended his hand in much the same manner as Baam, muttering, "Together..." in a light tone...---Seeing Khun and Baam hold their hands up while lying next to each other, a sly smile spread across Endorsi's face as she mused, "Those two are totally gonna do it one of these days. I don't care what anyone else says. They're totally gay for each other."Since he had already heard about Khun's plan to exploit the 'advantages' of being a woman, even Gandr couldn't really refute Endorsi's words. Instead, he just chose to ignore them, rolling his eyes before kicking back and enjoying the evening breeze. He knew this was probably a mistake but he just didn't feel like talking about the 'bromance' between Khun and Baam like they were some kind of exotic animal pairing.Never one to take being ignored lightly, Endorsi squinted her eyes slightly, glaring at Gandr from the periphery of her vision. She was trying to give him a chance to make a move on her by taking the initiative to invite him out stargazing, but, rather than attend her, he was literally just staring up at the sky like an idiot. This wouldn't have bothered her as much if he was actually dense, but Gandr was easily the most perceptive person in their entire group...After giving him a full minute to reconsider his decision, Endorsi exhaled audibly through her nose before walking over to where he was lying down. They were currently located on the second-floor balcony so he was relaxing in a chaise lounge that was designed for sunbathing. It wasn't a piece of furniture that was meant to accommodate two people but this didn't stop Endorsi from taking a seat in his lap, her eyes glowing with a subtle yellow light as she placed her left hand on his chest and said, "You know I hate it when you ignore me..."Before Endorsi could take things any further, Gandr promptly grabbed her wrist, a warning look in his eyes as he asked, "Have you made your resolve? I understand you feel pressured by the fact that Serra and Jung are joining the team, but I already told you I don't have any feelings for them...don't push yourself..."Though she was annoyed by his opening statement, Endorsi's irritation waned a bit when she heard the concern in his final few words. She knew that Gandr was genuinely worried about her, and, after catching a glimpse of the little monster he kept sealed beneath his undergarments, she was equally as concerned for herself...Shaking her head free of lascivious thoughts, Endorsi adopted a serious expression as she stated, "I want you to become my boyfriend. I know you don't want to start a relationship, but you're too big a prize for women to just ignore you. If we make things official, I can at least keep the other girls in our party at bay...come on...I know you like me...you said it yourself back then..."Realizing there was actually a fair amount of truth within Endorsi's words, Gandr didn't immediately refute them. Instead, he adopted a contemplative expression, releasing his hold on her wrist before ultimately releasing a sigh and saying, "Fine...I'll become your boyfriend..." in a somewhat defeated tone.Though she would have preferred him to be more excited about it, Endorsi still smiled radiantly in response to Gandr's words. Then, before he could change his mind, a 'dangerous' glimmer flashed across her eyes as she said, "Let me touch your tail." in a tone that made her enthusiasm apparent. She had only ever been allowed to proactively touch his ears in the past; so, while she had snuck a few touches in the past, the thought of being able to stroke and caress Gandr's tail freely made her more than a little excited.Since he already expected her to make such a demand, Gandr just smiled wryly in response to his new girlfriend's request. Before he could answer her, however, she seemed to misunderstand the look on his face, a not-so-subtle blush developing across her's as she turned her eyes up at him and added, "You can also touch me...just be careful not to scratch me with your nails..."Though her words were somewhat ambiguous, Endorsi's actions made it very clear what she was allowing him to touch by pulling up the front of her skirt. At the same time, a wave of abnormally powerful pheromones spread through the area, tickling Gandr's senses with a robust fragrance of fruit and the characteristic musk of a beautiful woman. He also felt a sudden rush of heat flow into his body, so, if Endorsi hadn't already awoken her [Champion of Lust], it was very obvious she was about to...Rather than wait for Gandr to take the lead, an alluring smile spread across Endorsi's face as she adjusted her position, reaching between his legs to grab his tail. This also caused her to caress a certain part of his body, but, other than smiling even more alluringly, she made no comment on it. Instead, she began to rub his tail up and down, eyes glowing like moonlight against the backdrop of stars as she mused, "You look very cute right now..." in a sultry and seductive tone.(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Violent Lizard xD...','I'm surprised they didn't start holding hands...','Gandr is about to get Ara Ara'd!? Where is Fenrir (O ^ O)!?')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1792: Shift