Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With Ohta agreeing to join the party after a resounding defeat at the hands of Rak, Team Wolf Pack officially acquired three new members. This brought their total count, excluding Phae and Ryun, to eighteen members. This included two Light Bearers, three Spear Bearers, four Fisherman, six Scouts, and three Wave Controllers.The only thing they were really lacking at this point was a third Light Bearer, but, with so many powerhouses on the team, it wouldn't be difficult to find someone willing to fill the final position in their three-party composition. Rather, after the Position Tournament, there were bound to droves of Regulars and Sponsors badgering Team Wolf Pack; the former with the intent to join, the latter with the intent to try and poach talent.Fortunately, even if they offered something like an entire Floor, the odds of any individual member of Team Wolf Pack betraying the group were negligible at best. The team might split up into three separate parties at some point, but their sense of unity as members of the same Familia, all united towards a common goal, couldn't be broken so easily...---With Ryun leading the way, it only took a total of nineteen days for Team Wolf Pack to clear the 8th and 9th Floors. This was two days faster than anticipated, but, due to the incident on the 7th Floor, it was also two days slower than they could have been. This was a remarkable pace so Vahn decided to reward the group by allowing them an extended vacation within the Little Garden as he explored the 10th Floor personally.Unlike the dark and dreary Labyrinth linking together the previous Floors, the 10th Floor, somewhat surprisingly, opened up in a rural countryside filled with rolling green hills, large forests, and distant mountains. It was a stark contrast to some of the earlier Floors, and, if not for the massive Suspend Ships floating around lazily in the sky, Vahn could have been convinced he had wandered into an entirely different Record.After admiring the rather scenic view for several minutes, Vahn quickly made his way towards what appeared to be a small village in the distance. There were several other villages visible towards the horizon but this one, in particular, had a number of Suspend Ships floating above it. Since there was no way for a Regular to afford such a vehicle, it was safe to assume that the area was an important gathering hub or a location where the Test Administration had a strong presence.Surprisingly, the village didn't have anything resembling defensive walls, customs officials, or border guards so Vahn was able to trespass unobstructedly until a group of three, each wearing matching badges, called out to him. Rather than Test Administration badges, however, they wore an emblem similar to a shield with three swords crossed at the front.Seemingly the leader of the trio, a rather handsome young man with pale blue eyes and brown hair tied up into a loose ponytail was the first to step out, asking, "Did you just arrive on the 10th Floor? I noticed you didn't have any companions with you. Tell me, what is your Position? We're currently recruiting Wave Controllers and skilled Fishermen for the upcoming Position Tournament."Though he was slightly disappointed that the trio hadn't come seeking trouble, Vahn returned a polite smile towards the man who had failed to introduce himself, saying, "You are correct in your assumption. However, I am not trying to join any Teams right now, Sponsored or otherwise. Thank you for your consideration, but I'm afraid I'll have to pass."Rather than take offense, the ponytailed man just responded with a light chuckle before shrugging his shoulders and saying, "Well, everyone is allowed to make their own decisions. Good luck in the upcoming tournament. If you haven't already, you can sign up with the Test Administrators near the central plaza. They are also selling tickets to ride the Suspend Ships directly to the Coliseum City. If you can't afford one, make sure you join one of the caravans heading out in the next few days."With those parting words of advice, the man promptly departed alongside his friends, the latter two offering curt nods in passing. This left a positive impression on Vahn, so, without the trio realizing it, he placed effigies into their pockets as a gesture of gratitude. It was pretty rare to encounter helpful people within the Tower so he felt compelled to reward the trio before making his way towards the central plaza...---After forking over 200,000 Points for registration and an additional 150,000 for a First-Class suite on the largest Suspend Ship, Vahn found himself in an excessively extravagant cabin where one of the walls was actually a large aquarium filled with alien-looking Shinheuh. There was also a fully stocked kitchen, three guest rooms, a large bath, a minibar, and, most notably, a master bedroom that was furnished with a private jacuzzi.Since the Children were enjoying their time in the Little Garden, Vahn decided to make the most of the three days it would take them to arrive at the Coliseum City. With this in mind, he pulled out the Little Garden before promptly summoning Fenrir to his side. This caught her a little by surprise, but, rather than complain, she adopted an excited smile when he hugged her from behind, palms on her taut yet impeccably soft abdomen as he asked, "Will you stay with me...?" in a soft tone.Though she had been a little busy drafting lesson plans for her growing number of students, the thought of refusing her Master's request never even crossed Fenrir's mind. Instead, she leaned back against his chest, paws covering his hands as she turned her face up and answered in a husky tone, "Always and forever...". This caused a fervent glow to appear in her Master's eyes, his lips moving down to meet her's as his hands moved up to invade her blouse...---While Vahn was enjoying an extended frolick in the jacuzzi, a relatively similar yet decidedly more awkward scene was taking place within the Little Garden. Endorsi had dragged Gandr off to enjoy a private bath after complaining about the fact that she was always being seen naked by him during their intermittent massage sessions. She argued that it was only 'fair' that she be able to see him naked whenever she wanted; so, after failing to deter her, Gandr found himself smiling awkwardly as Endorsi stared blankly at his flaccid 18cm...After swallowing audibly, Endorsi managed to tear her eyes away from the disproportionately large appendage, a nervous smile spreading across her face as she looked up at Gandr and asked, "Can I touch it...?"Since they had already come this far, Gandr decided to just go with the flow, nodding in affirmation before suggesting, "You can also try putting it between your breasts. Guys like that sort of thing. I'm no exception..."Swallowing a second time, Endorsi grabbed her perky, pale-white, breasts with both hands as she seemed to seriously consider the proposal. She didn't have the largest breasts, but they were very shapely and remarkably soft. Gandr had massaged them quite a bit during their massage sessions, so, while she wished they would grow as big as Phae's, Endorsi was pretty confident that she could pull it off.Shaking her head, Endorsi decided to postpone that until a little later. Instead, she reached down with her right hand, poking the sleeping member with her index finger as she asked, "Why is it still soft? Are you not excited to be sharing a bath with one of the most beautiful girls in the Tower...?"In response to Endorsi's inquiry, Gandr just lightly chuckled before allowing himself to become fully erect as he explained, "I have full control over my body. If I didn't, I would probably spend half the day pitching a tent thanks to your incessant behavior."Since she was too distracted by the offending member pointing directly at her face, Endorsi didn't hear Gandr's rather rude remark. There were more important things on her mind, chief among them being the heat spreading through her body and the fluttery sensation that tickled her most delicate region. She suddenly felt a palpable itch deep inside of her, an itch that could only be scratched by something long and hard...Contrasting her growing urges, Endorsi promptly closed her thighs as she leaned forward to grab Gandr's surprisingly hot member. At this point, she was no longer hearing anything he was saying. Instead, she was fully focused on the sensations transmitted through her hands as a powerful and intoxicating aroma invaded her olfactory senses before soaking into her mind like a sponge. At the same time, a pink gradient began to spread through her ghostly yellow irises as she licked her lips and lowered her head...Though he was a little surprised by Endorsi's sudden attempt to fellate him, Gandr was even more surprised when she began to suck his glans with an ungodly amount of pressure. He even entered the State of Nothingness by pure instinct, startling the woman back into awareness and compelling her to huffily inquire, "What's the big idea? Shouldn't you be happy that your girlfriend is willing to suck you off?"Returning to his corporeal form, Gandr released an exasperated sigh before saying, "You can't just suck on the tip like that. You can literally injure the head or cause it to swell up and burst with that kind of suction. I might be able to recover, but I'd rather not have my glans exploded just because you're feeling experimental..."Visualizing the scene Gandr had described, Endorsi paled noticeably before adopting an apologetic look that quickly turned into a pout as she muttered, "Fine...teach me what I need to do...I'll master it quickly..."Though it was a strange thing for her to get fired up about, Gandr wasn't going to refuse Endorsi's request for guidance. Things were progressing faster than he would have liked, but, after talking it over with his Master, he realized he had been stressing over nothing. There wasn't really anything he could do about the jealousy of others, and, even if he refused to become Endorsi's boyfriend, it wasn't like she would give the others a chance. She was a very determined and possessive woman, so, rather than simply move on, it was far more likely that she would resent the others for getting in her way.By dating her early on, Gandr could nip a lot of future problems in the bud since Endorsi, despite behaving like a spoiled princess, actually listened to his advice. This was a stark contrast to the act she put on around others, the result of her 'need' to at least appear to be in control. Behind closed doors, however, she could be surprisingly bashful, and, when pushed, quickly got dragged along by his momentum. This created a pretty substantial 'gap' in her personality, one Gandr had become increasingly fond of with the passage of time...Unaware of Gandr's thoughts, Endorsi had a somewhat distant look in her eyes as she struggled to accept his length into her mouth. She allowed him to guide her motion while she instinctually took notice of all his weak spots. At the same time, her thighs had parted slightly, and, though it did little to resolve the growing itch, it didn't stop her from fiddling with her hooded bean and probing the perfectly symmetrical folds beneath. This drastically increased the number of pheromones released by her body; and, if not for her resolve to make their first time more meaningful, Endorsi might not have been able to stop herself from impaling her body onto Gandr's pulsating meat rod...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Not everything is a trope...or is it...!?','Always and forever~','Endorsi is on the verge of an awakening (O ^ O)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With the Position Tournament only taking place every six months, combined with the fact only the top 10% were allowed to advance to the next Floor, it was no surprise that hundreds of thousands of Regulars had gathered to participate in the bi-annual event. Because of this, there were actually two parts to the Position Tournament: the Elimination Competition and the Seeded Tournament.Though tens-of-thousands of Regulars would pass through the Elimination Competition, earning their right to advance to the next Floor, only the top thirty-two in each Position would be able to advance to the Seeded Tournament. This was the main reason people were eager to form strong teams for the Elimination Competition, as, with very few exceptions, the seeds were chosen from amongst the thirty-two parties who scored the most points during the preliminary event.Fortunately, individual Regulars could also compete in the Elimination Competition so Vahn had the option of going solo or forming a party with Phae while the rest of Team Wolf Pack was divided into three relatively balanced groups. In the end, it really didn't matter all that much; so, while everyone else was making their preparations, Vahn spent the week leading up to the competition wandering around the Coliseum City. He even took Ryun on a date at one point, an event that seemed to have left a deep impression on the redheaded beauty if the passion she demonstrated after the fact was any indicator.Now, with less than a day before the Position Tournament, Vahn found himself perched atop the head of a massive stone dragon as he watched the hustle and bustle of the city below. He enjoyed watching people go about their daily lives, and, though the conditions in the Tower compelled the residents to behave strangely, seeing so many people walk around with serious and resolute looks on their faces was rather inspiring. Everyone moved around with a sense of purpose, and, though their reasons might be derived from selfish desire, their convictions were commendable...Picking up the black cat that was nestled in his lap, Vahn brought his face close to its snout as he mused, "It's almost time for your debut. Are you excited~?"Though she couldn't deny that she was more than a little excited, Yoruichi responded to Vahn's question with a long and exaggerated yawn before answering, "Don't worry. I'll make sure to put on a flashy performance. Still, I'd rather we get a move on and hurry up the Tower. I'm getting tired of bullying the brats and training with the same people every day. I want to fight a real opponent. I've even considered letting you knock me up just so I have something to occupy my time."Imagining the scene of a pregnant Yoruichi, Vahn felt a strange sense of incongruency within his mind since she didn't exactly strike him as the motherly type. Rather, her kid was bound to be even more rambunctious than she was...Interrupting Vahn's thoughts, Yoruichi curled up her back paws to use his face as a springboard for a feline backflip. She didn't know exactly what he was thinking but her women's intuition told her it was something very rude.Chuckling lightly in response to Yoruichi's antics, Vahn slowly rose to his feet before extending his hand so she could deftly transition to his shoulder. Then, while scratching behind her ears in just the way she liked, he softly muttered, "I'm sure you would be a great mother..."Giving Vahn the kind of look that was reserved for unrelated people looking at mental patients, Yoruichi plainly remarked, "You're an idiot. I was just joking when I said that. Seriously, you think I want to compete with my own brat for affection? Maybe in a few hundred years, sure, but not right now."Though he suspected she was just joking about, Vahn was still at a loss for words in response to Yoruichi's rebuttal. Fortunately, she didn't really seem to take his words to heart, following her own by licking the ridge of his ear before rubbing along the back of his head as she transitioned to his opposite shoulder. Then, with the side of her head rubbing against the fringe near his sideburns, she added, "You should only worry about spoiling me and finding strong opponents to beat up. I'm a simple woman. Give me headpats and something to punch and I'll be happy."Nodding his head in understanding, Vahn promptly retrieved Yoruichi from his shoulders, holding her to his chest as he reclined against the stone dragon's back. Then, for the better part of an hour, the only thing he focused on was stroking and caressing the pampered cat until her purring could be heard near street level...---With the Elimination Competition only a few hours away, Khun was discussing various battle plans with Shibisu and Gandr. They had been selected as the leaders of the other parties, and, for the last week, they were gathering as much information as possible pertaining to past Tournaments.Though there were rare cases where the event would be something completely different, the vast majority of preliminary events were, as the name implied, Team Deathmatches. This was necessary to keep the population of the 10th Floor under control, but, fortunately, there was no requirement that you actually kill your opponent. Everyone was given a saucer-sized badge they were required to wear on their chest, back, or shoulder. If this badge was destroyed, you would immediately be teleported outside of the participation grounds.Khun's plan was to have all three parties rejoin each other as soon as possible. From there, they would establish a defensive line against other attacking Regulars before sending the Fishermen and Scouts off to attack with the support of the Lighthouses.Since the only real benefits for competing in the Seeded Tournament were name recognition and bonus Points, Khun had little interest in trying to secure the team's participation. His main objective was ensuring that everyone passed together, so, before anyone could run off to try and ensure their participation in the main event, he wanted to secure a defensive position to protect the entire team.Though the more fiery members of the group didn't completely agree with Khun's plan, they knew it was the best way to guarantee everyone advanced to the next Floor. He had also promised them a chance to go around and eliminate other teams after the fact so they couldn't really argue against his decision. Instead, they joked about the possibility of facing off against each other in the Seeded Tournament, an event Gandr, Endorsi, and Phae were all but guaranteed to win for their respective Positions...---Without bothering to return to Team Wolf Pack's lodgings, Vahn spent the remainder of his day exploring the city and watching various teams prepare for the competition. He, alongside every other participating 'Regular', would be teleported to the participation grounds the moment the Elimination Competition began.Vahn had ultimately decided he would be participating in the event 'alone' so he believed it was for the best that he give Team Wolf Pack as much space as possible leading up to the competition. This was to allow Khun the opportunity to flex his leadership abilities, as, soon enough, he would be the only voice of authority within the team.Yoruichi wasn't the only one of his Templates itching for a fight so Vahn had already been making preparations to part ways with Team Wolf Pack. He couldn't continue babysitting them forever, and, thanks to the Law of Identity, he knew just how much further he needed to go in order to reach the pinnacle of existence. Thus, even if it was earlier than he anticipated, Vahn was considering pushing them from the nest so they could finally spread their wings and fly.Though he was largely to blame, Vahn had noticed that Team Wolf Pack was gradually becoming more and more dependent on the conveniences he provided. Some of them were even beginning to slack off in their training, so, before the problem could get out of hand, he wanted to push them towards independence.Fortunately, Khun was a very perceptive young man so it only took a few hints from Phae for him to realize they would soon be forced to fend for themselves. From that moment onward, he redoubled his efforts to learn as much as possible from Phae while also taking a far more proactive approach to leading Team Wolf Pack. This involved establishing a loose chain of authority with himself, Gandr, and Shibisu as the representatives and decision-makers for each party. He had also been doing his best to accumulate as much Loyalty as possible by accepting various F~E-Rank Quests that allowed him to stockpile a few hundred points in a relatively short period of time.Vahn knew what Khun had in mind for his Loyalty but he had never been the type to judge people when it came to matters of the heart and personal preference. His relationship with Da Vinci made him pretty open to most things, so, even if Khun asked to be converted into a woman, he wasn't going to criticize him. Rather, after seeing the life Rachel had been living in the Realm, Vahn felt it would be for the best if Baam moved on with someone else...Unsurprisingly, Rachel hadn't been able to find true happiness even after being able to observe the stars at her leisure. She was a very needy and petulant woman who liked to complain about fairness whenever she wasn't allowed to have her way. There was even a period where she tried to convince people in the virtual world that she was his secret lover, behavior that immediately got her flagged and subsequently soft-banned from the social hub.If the only problem was her incurable narcissism, Vahn wouldn't have cared all that much about how Rachel chose to live within the Realm. What really annoyed him was her audacity to complain about the Companion she had been given, whining about how it wouldn't 'properly' obey her. She was the type of woman who didn't want to do anything herself, so, despite being told it wasn't her servant, she was constantly trying to make her Companion perform every menial and mundane task she didn't feel like doing herself. This led to her residence becoming a veritable pigsty before Vahn finally sent someone to clean it up, yet another opportunity Rachel attempted to take advantage of by 'demanding' that she be given a caretaker.What made all of this exponentially worse was the fact that time within the Realm moved at a rate of 1:10 in relation to the Record. This meant ten days in the Tower equated to only one day back in the Realm. The only exception was when Vahn entered the Realm directly, stopping the flow of time in the outside world so he could spend some quality time with his family, friends, and loved ones.Simply put, all of the problems caused by Rachel had occurred over a relatively short period of time. She had even managed to annoy the Homunculus he had assigned to help her adapt to life within the Realm, a 'laudable' feat considering the average Einzbern Homunculus had an extreme level of tolerance. They could even lose limbs or suffer abuse without so much as flinching but Rachel had still managed to annoy the woman to the point that Vahn felt compelled to compensate her after the fact.Fortunately, proving that he only really cared about her during specific moments, Baam had yet to request a single meeting with Rachel. Most of his time was spent training, hanging out with friends, and, most notably, spending time with Rak and Khun. His relationship with the latter was especially close, and, though he didn't have any romantic feelings toward Khun, it wasn't difficult to imagine Baam falling for 'her' after his change. Khun seemed to care about Baam to the point that he was willing to lay his life down for the boy so it was only a matter of time before their friendship turned into something 'greater'.While imagining how Khun would appear as a lithe woman with pale blue hair and electric-blue eyes, Vahn sensed the Space around him begin to distort as the countdown on his Pocket reached 00:00. Immediately after that, he found himself standing in the middle of a massive battlefield that looked like it had been host to countless wars. There were even a number of large craters where the Shinsu of past attacks still circulated destructively.Catching an emerald-green spear that had been aimed towards his head, Vahn promptly shattered it using raw physical strength before turning to his group of assailants with a smile. This caused the Light Bearer of the group to quickly shout out a number of commands to his party; but, before she could so much as direct the Fisherman to attack, a black cat veiled in vibrant blue lightning zipped between each of them, destroying the badges of five Regulars before sending the Spear Bearer in their group flying with a not-so-gentle tail smack...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Yoruichi be like, "Nah, fam, that ain't me..."','Does this count as christening a ship...?','He's lucky she didn't hit him with her panted Billion-Volt Neko-Paw Punch (OwO)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Assuming she was the easiest of the trio to convince, Vahn soon found himself seated across from Alea. She had silvery-white hair and white eyes that made her appear almost like a member of the Arie Family, albeit less monochromatic. As for the rest of her features, she had the characteristically pointed ears you would expect from most Elves, and, though Vahn had met numerous exceptions in his life, she had a lithe body that accentuated her natural grace...Though she had returned his greeting upon entry into the room, Alea had been sitting silently with her head lowered ever since Vahn asked her to take a seat. She had the defeated look of someone who had already given up, but, with his ability to see auras, Vahn knew she concealed a powerful resolution deep inside; the type of resolution that allowed a person to tolerate great suffering if it meant they would one day have their revenge.Deciding to shake the woman up a bit, Vahn set aside his teacup before adopting a relaxed smile as he said, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Ms. Alea, but I have no intention of harming you. I believe you have the ability to discern this for yourself...instead, you choose to ignore your senses due to your mistaken belief that I am human. Tell me, are there many humans who can resurrect the dead back in Silvaria...?"Hearing mention of her ancestral forest, Alea couldn't resist furrowing her brows before turning her face toward him and asking, "Where did you hear that name...?"Returning a smile in response to the woman's growing hostility, Vahn casually explained, "You will come to learn that there are very few secrets I am not privy to. Even if it is something I do not know, I have the means of acquiring all knowledge that exists within the Order of Creation. This includes knowledge pertaining to individuals, their pasts, and even their thoughts...before me, Alea Silvaria von Faris, there are no secrets..."Seeing the mystical glimmer flash across Vahn's eyes, Alea instinctually covered her breasts before shrinking within her chair. She suddenly felt completely exposed in front of the man, the tips of her ears turning slightly redder even as her complexion paled.Realizing he had yet to create an Elven Template, Vahn made a mental note to ask Hinata to play the part before taking advantage of Alea's momentary vulnerability to add, "I know you are not a bad person. Rather, as a Priestess of White Shrine, your duty has always been to help those in need, not cause harm. Your personal vendetta against the Kingdom of Silmos should not dictate how you treat all humans...you know this better than anyone. If not, you would lie awake and night and even share your rations with someone you are supposed to hate..."Hearing Vahn mention another one of her secrets, Alea began to feel increasingly uncomfortable within her chair. She even began to suspect he had the means to read her mind, at least until he went on to explain, "Your mother formed an alliance with the other ancient clans to wage war on the Kingdom of Silmos following your disappearance. She suspected King Roas was keeping you captive after receiving a revelation from the Lord of Light that you were still alive. Even now, after the war has already ended, she continues to pray for you each and every day..."Feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt well up inside of her, Alea began to tremble as she hugged her body tightly. She understood from Vahn's words that the King who had wronged her was likely dead or imprisoned. The Elves had been at a standstill against the Human Kingdoms for hundreds of years despite being on the defensive. If the ancient clans were to ally together, they could easily wipe a single Kingdom off the map. They only relied on diplomacy with the humans because it was against the teachings of the Lord of Light to resort to violence before making an earnest attempt to settle things peacefully.With her tears literally forming into tiny gemstones that fell into her lap, Alea continued to cry for several minutes before looking back at Vahn and asking, "Who are you? How do you know these things...?"Though he was highly interested in the crystalline tears shed from Alea's eyes, Vahn suppressed his curiosity, smiling as he answered, "I am Vahn Aldrnari Mason, the Sage Dragon Emperor. There are many other titles associated with my existence but I cannot reveal them at this time. If you agree to my earlier proposal, however, I can at least tell you one more..."Remembering that Vahn had given her the option of climbing the Tower alongside the same team that had easily defeated her party, Alea adopted a conflicted expression on her face. She could still remember the painful chill that had pervaded her entire body when Gandr, quite literally, absorbed her into his personal shadow dimension. She was a Light Elf so the very existence of a creature that seemed to be comprised of pure darkness terrified her.Understanding Alea's fears, as the Law of Identity was literally voicing her thoughts out loud, Vahn lightly nodded before adopting a guiding tone as he said, "Light, Darkness, Life, Death...these are all a natural part of the world around us. You should never assume others are evil just because of their inborn affinity. You have experienced this for yourself...after all, you possess a very rare Pure Light Elemental Affinity. Despite this, you still ended up giving in to negative emotions and descending down a dark path...good and evil depend on the choices we make and how other people interpret said choices...nothing more, nothing less..."Though it made her tremble to hear Vahn voice an answer in response to her private thoughts, Alea could still see the reasoning within his words. The simple fact of the matter was that her group was responsible for the deaths of dozens of Regulars. Despite this, their lives had been spared, several of their victims had been resurrected, and, most notably, they were being given a second chance to change their ways and continue their climb up the Tower. This made it pretty clear who was in the wrong, so, after several minutes of reflection, Alea ultimately nodded her head, answering, "I'll do it...please allow me to join your team..."Nodding his head in approval, Vahn waited for Alea to raise her head before rising to his feet and explaining, "I am on my way to try and convince your former companions. Since you have decided to join our team, you will be free to roam around this manor at your leisure. I would advise you to seek out the appointed leader of the team, Khun Aguero Agnis. He will explain everything you need to know as a member of Team Wolf Pack. Afterward, have him escort you to the base of the World Tree. I'm certain you will get along with the spirit that dwells within..."Alea was a little troubled when she learned that a member of the Khun Family was in charge of the team, but, after hearing Vahn casually mention the existence of a World Tree, all her doubts flew out the window. If there was truly a World Tree in Vahn's possession, it could only mean he was a Divine Spirit or a Guardian God like the Lord of Light. This would also explain the tremendous vitality that was present within the air, nourishing her body and helping her remain calm despite her prior fears and trepidations.Unfortunately, Vahn was long gone by the time she recovered her senses, disappearing in a flash of golden light particles. This left her with little option but to seek out the man named Khun, so, after confirming the door was unlocked, she began roaming through the halls in search of someone who could help her navigate the massive manor...---As Ohna had already agreed to join based on the premise she would be afforded a rematch against Rak, Vahn's second visit was to the girls' former leader, Tasha. He was a little surprised to find that she was still sitting in the same place where he had left her, his mind blanking for a moment until the Law of Identity playfully remarked, "You told her to sit and contemplate your offer. She is such an obedient girl~."Showing no reaction to the second Tasha that had appeared next to him, Vahn plopped down on the ground in front of the green-eyed woman, smiling wryly as he remarked, "You know, you don't have to take my words so seriously...even if you have already made the decision to join Team Wolf Pack, that doesn't make me your Master or your Alpha. You don't have to obey my orders. In fact, so long as you promise not to indiscriminately kill, I can even let you go free..."Frowning in response to Vahn's words, Tasha adopted an aggressive tone as she rebutted, "I wasn't sitting here because you told me to...I was just a little lost in my thoughts..."Seemingly very amused by Tasha's response, the Law of Identity floated around behind the woman, snickering playfully as she revealed, "She is embarrased~! Look at the tips of her ears! Hahahaha~!"Though they were hardly visible through her dense and unruly hair, it was possible to see that the tips of Tasha's ears had turned red. A similar color had also crept into her cheeks, but, due to her healthy brown complexion and the aggressive look on her face, it was impossible to tell if she was blushing or just flushed from anger. Regardless, it was pretty clear that she was bad at socializing with people; and, due to her tragic upbringing, her personality was very submissive in spite of her aggressive nature...Feeling bad for the unfortunate woman, Vahn's expression softened a bit as he reached out his hand to caress the top of her head. She actually tried to preemptively evade his attempts to pet her, but, thanks to his recent breakthroughs in the Laws of Petting, it was very difficult to avoid his hand. She also enjoyed having her head pet by him, so, even if she wanted to resist, there were few things that could outright defy the activation of a Law. It would be like 'refusing' to die after you had been killed, something very few people could actually pull off.Confused by her failed attempt to move away from Vahn's palm, Tasha sat with her mouth open for several seconds before adopting a slight pout. She wanted to tell him not to casually pet her head, but, every time the words formed within her mind, the muscles in her throat refused to respond. All she could do was sit silently, clenching her teeth as her ears and tail manifested without her willing them to do so...Though he was tempted to see if he could get the woman to wag her tail, Vahn ultimately retracted his hand after fluffing up Tasha's unkempt hair for the better part of a minute. Then, as if he hadn't just been petting her at his leisure, he asked, "So, have you thought about my proposal? Even if you choose to retire to the Middle Tower-"Without waiting for Vahn to restate her options, Tasha ceased clenching her teeth, her expression turning serious as she said, "I'll join your team. I want to see for myself the power of a God. I don't want to be an idle observer without any memories of our meeting and I don't want to give up my power just to live a normal life. Though I might not have had a choice when I was a little girl, this is still me. I'm not going to run away from what I've become. Instead, I'll be better than what someone else tried to make me...!"Hearing the resolution in Tasha's tone, Vahn couldn't help but nod his head in approval, smiling as he resisted the urge to pet her head. It would take away from the gravitas of her statement, so, at least for the time being, he did his best to hold back. Unfortunately, the Law of Identity seemed to have developed a fondness for the resolute werewolf, floating around upside down as she happily chimed, "She wants to meet the swordsman who defeated her. She has been thinking about him a whole lot ever since their battle~."Doing his best to ignore the Law of Identity's casual revealing of people's private thoughts, Vahn slowly rose to his feet before saying, "Very well. From this moment onward, you're a member of Team Wolf Pack. Welcome to the team, Tasha..."Seeing Vahn's outstretched hand, Tasha half expected him to start petting her again so she was a little slow in reaching out to accept it. This caused her face to warm up once again, and, though she did her best to control it, she couldn't prevent her tail from wagging slightly. Kindness and sincerity were two things she hadn't received in a long time, so, even though it was something as simple as helping her to her feet, Tasha couldn't help but feel a little happy...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'All your secret are belong to us','Erofu Neko-chan Hinata (OwO)...','Simple acts of kindness can mean a lot to certain people. Be good to each other. You never know what someone else has gone through...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1803: Developing Passion