Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

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

With a few fresh bite marks and bruises, Vahn retired to the peak of a vast plateau that was nearly 100km in height and 6,000km in diameter. This was one of many special training locations within the Ninth Layer, and, more often than not, it was the location where people like Goku, Ichigo, and Roger sparred.Though he would normally only venture to 'Heaven's Arena' for training, Vahn's purpose this time around was simply to have a bit of privacy. He was about to create what Da Vinci hypothesized to be one of the four most powerful Templates he could possibly create, a being simply known as 'The Law of Identity'.As was often the case whenever he was stuck on something, Vahn could trust Da Vinci to help him come up with the best possible solution to his problems. She knew he was trying to find a way to help the Templates he created to develop True Egos. Thus, after a lengthy conversation regarding the very structure of reality, they determined that the Laws of 'Identity', 'Abstraction', 'Oblivion', and 'Null' were the fundamental concepts that accounted for every potentiality in existence.The Law of Identity, as the name implied, was what allowed all beings with an Ego to recognize the existence of themselves. It was this ability to identify and distinguish themselves from other things that allowed for the existence of sapience, and, as a result, everything in 'Order of Creation' was a byproduct of Identity. This included the Records themselves, as, on their most fundamental level, it was the amalgamation of countless dreams, derived from the perception of countless 'individuals', that gave them structure.Since the Law of Identity was such an intrinsic part of 'everything', Da Vinci hypothesized that it was the key to unlocking the true potential of his [Universal Mind]. This only problem was, even with his and Da Vinci's combined understanding of The Path and the very nature of reality, understanding a concept such as the Law of Identity was simply impossible. He could potentially circumvent his lack of comprehension with [Keeper of the Akashic Tome], but, much like everything else he had named with the remarkably powerful Innate, it would invariably be tainted by his perception and desires...Shaking his head, Vahn adopted a lotus position in order to completely clear his mind of wayward thoughts. He knew that the act of creating a Template based on a concept that simply couldn't be defined was already an 'impossible' feat to perform. After all, any appearance, personality, or traits it possessed would drastically reduce the power of the concept since they were all things that could be clearly defined. This was a contradiction of the Law of Identity's very existence, representing 'all things', so the best thing to do was discard any and all expectations. That way, even if the Template he created simply 'didn't exist', at least as an individual entity, he would have at least confirmed one of their theories...---Without knowing exactly how much time had passed, Vahn slowly opened his eyes, smiling as he noticed the vibrant plant life that had spread around him. There were even a few small life forms in the area; tiny bugs with gem-like carapaces and a creature similar to a butterfly except for the fact it had crystalline wings. This was an increasingly common phenomenon whenever he used the Mantra of Eternity, one which Da Vinci was keenly interested in since the byproducts of his meditation were generally impossible to analyze.Though he was also extremely interested in the mysterious lifeforms that possessed similar qualities to his blood, Vahn discarded all thoughts as he activated [Universal Mind]. Then, without forming an image, he attempted to will the Law of Identity into existence.Vahn's hope was that his comprehension of the Law of Identity would be the only thing interpreted by [Universal Mind], but, unsurprisingly, things didn't go exactly as planned. His subconscious had a tremendous influence on the Templates he created, so, by attempting to bypass this, he effectively left only one source for the Innate to draw inspiration from: the subliminal desires and preferences that had become an intrinsic part of his character.Feeling a sensation similar to a balloon swelling within his mind, blood erupted from Vahn's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. He felt like the mysterious energy produced by [Universal Mind] had melted his brain, and, were it not for his ability to simply recreate himself and recover from virtually any injury, there was a very real chance he might have died. Instead, the feeling of his brain swelling quickly receded, his blood evaporating into a hazy pink mist as a cooling sensation washed over his mind and quickly spread throughout the rest of his body.Opening his eyes, Vahn wasn't particularly surprised to find a young woman with vibrant red hair staring back at him with a curious glimmer in her rust-red eyes. What did surprise him was the fact that she was wearing slightly transparent, pure-white, lingerie. This included a pair of stockings that seemed to struggle with containing the woman's plump thighs, and, most notably, a garter belt that perfectly accented the intricate lace panties that could stir the hearts of even the most rational men.Since his 'instincts' told him that this girl was fabricated in accordance with his preferences, Vahn's eyes briefly wandered to her rather modest chest as he asked himself, ("Is this the result of so many girls with modest breasts asking me about my preference? I honestly thought I had a preference for more 'motherly' women...")Though she knew he wasn't actually talking to her, Sis issued an amused giggle before stating, (*I believe you may have mistaken your comfort bias with your actual preferences. Physical attraction and preferences rarely have anything to do with personal comfort. Rather, they are the traits that stir your urges and inspire you to 'action'. You have a lot of appreciation for women with motherly traits, so, while you are able to relax around them more easily, the way you view them is drastically different from how you view potential lovers. If I had to actually define your preferences...you like petite women with red hair, lively personalities, toned butts, and soft thighs...*)Staring at the woman smiling back at him, Vahn couldn't deny that she fit the Sis' description to a remarkable extent. She was around 156cm in height, possessed facial features that made her seem 'bubbly' even when she was just smiling, and, though her breasts were rather modest, the rest of her body was lithe, toned, and incredibly soft-looking. She also had two large ahoge popping out from the top of her head like antennae and a rather unruly ponytail that gave off the impression that she was a very free-spirited young woman.Deciding it would be a little awkward if he just continued gawking at the lingerie-clad young lady, Vahn pulled out fur-lined parka from his Inventory. The Heaven's Arena was remarkably cold, and, though it didn't seem to bother her in the slightest, having her staring back at him in nothing but her underwear was a little distracting. Even her aroma seemed to match his preferences, emulating the strange earthy fragrance he had experienced from the peculiar bunny tribeswoman back in the Akamatsuverse...Rather than accepting the parka, the red-headed beauty titled her head to the side, giggling as she adopted an even more radiant smile and remarked, "You're weird. You went through the trouble to give me this appearance and now you want me to cover it up? I refuse~!"Like a spring that had been under high tension, the girl followed her exclamation by pouncing on Vahn, forcing the air from his lungs as she hugged him with monstrous strength and added, "I want you to look! It makes me feel all ticklish and fluttery on the inside! Come on, you don't need to hold yourself back on my account! Let's have fun together, nyahahahaha~."Though it wasn't his first time dealing with someone who possessed ridiculous strength, Vahn felt a cold sweat break out across his body as he realized he couldn't offer any resistance at all. He could feel his bones and organs being crushed into a meaty pulp, and, if not for his unique constitution, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that her seemingly innocent hug would have killed him...-----------------------------------------------[Status]Name: [ ], Sobriquet: ErrorAge: ErrorRace: ErrorPosition(s): ErrorStrength: ErrorToughness: ErrorIntellect: ErrorAgility: ErrorControl: ErrorShinsu Resistance: ErrorShinsu: ErrorSoul Tier: ErrorKarma: (-)Innate(s): [The Law of Identity(Non-Standard): (-)], [Avatar of Akasha(Non-Standard): (-), [The One Who Represents The Beginning(Non-Standard): (-)], [Paradoxical Omniscience(Mind): (-)]Skill(s): Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error...-----------------------------------------------Expecting to find some answers by investigating the incomprehensibly powerful woman's status, Vahn was at a complete loss for words when he noticed everything but her Innates were listed as 'Errors'. This was something completely new, and, though she was able to see it for herself, even Sis couldn't make sense of the nameless girl's status. It was impossible for a being to exist outside the scope of The Path so there was no reasonable explanation for why her status and parameters were all listed as errors...Since even Sis didn't have an answer, Vahn grabbed the shoulders of the mysterious redheaded girl who seemed to be enjoying the 'squishiness' of his body quite a bit. This was enough to garner her attention, a glimmer of amusement visible in her rust-red eyes as she answered his question before he could even ask, musing, "How am I supposed to know when even my Creator doesn't? All I know is that I have always been here."Punctuating her words, the unnamed woman pressed at the very center of Vahn's chest, her finger piercing through his solar plexus and somehow coming into contact with the rainbow-hued crystal that represented his Ego. This caused Vahn's body to shatter like broken glass as an indescribable amount of pain spread throughout his entire existence.Surprised by the fragility of her Creator, the unnamed woman showed a very fretful expression as she exclaimed, "Ah! Why did you break!?" before flusteredly gathering the pieces of his shattered Ego. This wasn't something others were even supposed to be able to interact with, but, as if such restrictions meant absolutely nothing to her, the girl was somehow able to piece him back together like the pieces of a puzzle.With his Ego restored, Vahn's body quickly became whole once again, his face paling as he looked up at the red-headed beauty staring down at him with a radiant smile on her face. This was one of the first times in a long time he felt completely helpless, as, even though she was listed in his Unit Management, every single value related to the woman was listed as an Error. His instincts told him that she would obey his commands, but, at the same time, he got the impression she would just be humoring him to alleviate her boredom...Fortunately, Vahn had matured considerably since his encounter with Tiamat nearly three-hundred-years prior. He still felt helpless, but, rather than regret a decision he had already made, he forced a smile as he adopted a seated posture and said, "Take a seat. We have a lot of things to discuss..."Rather than obey him immediately, the red-headed girl adopted a playful smile on her face before promptly turning around and wiggling her butt in his general direction. Vahn had to admit it was quite the remarkable sight to behold but he couldn't help but feel a sense of danger as he noticed the perky white cheeks seemingly 'lock on' to his lap. Then, before he could hold up his hands and tell her to control her strength, the unnamed woman ended up vaporizing his body as she impacted him with enough force to split the Heaven's Arena in two...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Da Vinci still the MVP','The truth has been revealed~!','What a way to go...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

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

Chapter 1793: Impact