Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Despite a substantial amount of protest from Evan, it wasn't long before Vahn had a topless Yuri sitting with her back facing him while Ureko observed from the side. This gave Vahn the impression he was trapped in a cage with two wild animals, but, now that they were inside of the Little Garden, he was able to regain his usual, somewhat casual, demeanor.Though he could have finished things up quickly, Vahn took nearly half an hour to inscribe his crest on Yuri's back. The main reason for this was to reinforce the crest's structure to compensate for the phenomenal energy coursing through Yuri's body, but, were he to be asked, Vahn wouldn't be able to deny that he enjoyed the process itself.Yuri was an inordinately gorgeous woman, and, though she gave off the impression of a model in her formal wear, her naked form was like a masterpiece sculpted by the hands of an artisan god. It was no wonder the members of the Ha Family were famous for both their strength and beauty, as, without a single exception, each of Yuri's muscles was located in a truly 'perfect' position. The same could be said for the energy channels in her body, each allowing a functionally unlimited amount of energy to flow through without any sign of strain...-----------------------------------------------[Status]Name: [Ha Yuri Jahad], Sobriquet: Black Snake HeadAge: 618Race: Human, Demigod(Sealed)Position(s): Fisherman, Scout, Wave ControllerStrength: SS-Rank RankerToughness: SS-Rank RankerIntellect: C-Rank RegularAgility: SS-Rank RankerControl: C-Rank RankerShinsu Resistance: SSS-Rank RankerShinsu: [Quality:Fire, Bubble], [Total: 921,960,550], [Baang: 32], [Myun: 18,439,211], [Soo: 12,866,000], [Tension: 50:1]Innate(s): [Child of Destiny: SS], [Descendent of the War Goddess(Non-Standard): SS], [Prodigy of the Ha Family(Body): S], [Jahad's Blood Curse(Non-Standard): (-)]Skill(s): [Sword Mastery(Ranker): A], [Needle Mastery(Ranker): A], [Hook Mastery(Ranker): B], [Martial Arts(Ranker): B], [Flow Control(Ranker): C], [Reverse Flow Control(Ranker): E], [Shinsu Enhancement(Ranker): SSS], [Ha Family Shinsu Control: SS], [Yuri Style Shinsu Control: SS], [Nuclear Punch(Ranker): SS], [Hadoken: Red Velvet Sword(Ranker):SS], [Rose Shower(Ranker): SSS], [Shinsu Wave(Ranker): S], [Shinsu Barrier(Ranker): B], [Shinsu Bubble(Ranker): S]-----------------------------------------------Though his mind blanked the moment he saw the value of Yuri's internal Shinsu, Vahn was able to recover relatively quickly. She was 'a lot' stronger than he anticipated, but, at the very least, he now had a baseline to draw further conclusions from. The real issue here was Yuri's Intellect, not because it had any real relevance in the grand scheme of things, but because she would undoubtedly lay the blame on him for it being so low...Noticing the change in Vahn's expression, Ureko broke the long-standing silence within the room, asking, "What? Did it not work?"Vahn had informed them beforehand that his crest might not work on them due to the enormous disparity in their strength, so, seeing his expression, that was the first conclusion Ureko could reach. In response, Yuri also seemed rather dissatisfied, her face furrowing into a deep frown as she asked, "So I got this massive tattoo on my back for nothing...?"Shaking his head, Vahn pulled out a piece of inscription paper, placing it against Yuri's crest as he explained, "Though your reserves are about five-thousand times my own, the strength of my Soul allowed the ceremony to complete without a hitch. The problem is, even though it has nothing to do with me, I'm pretty sure you're going to blame me for something I have no control over..."Handing Yuri her status paper and a jacket to cover her body, Vahn prepared himself for the worst as she gazed over the document with sparkling eyes. She was very familiar with things like grades and rankings due to her background as a High Ranker and an avid gamer so it was quite exciting for her to be able to view a quantifiable depiction of her parameters. Unfortunately, as Vahn had predicted, her expression darkened when she noticed that her Intellect was comparable to that of a C-Rank Regular...Anticipating a violent outburst, Vahn was prepared to teleport himself and Yuri to the Ninth Layer the moment her aura began to surge outward. To his surprise, however, Yuri spontaneously erupted into a violent fit of laughter before eventually remarking, "Well, it's not like I ever cared about using my head. The only thing that really matters is that I'm strong!"As if to emphasize this was the case, Yuri knocked the coat from her shoulders by holding her arms up in a flexing pose. This caused the muscles around her neck, back, and shoulders to tense up, but, rather than appear gaudy, it actually greatly enhanced her charm. She was a woman who took great pride in her strength so each and every one of her muscles was toned to perfection.Unfortunately, there was someone with even greater pride present, so, in response to Yuri's flexing, Ureko teasingly remarked, "Don't get too full of yourself, snake-brain. If Vahn is actually able to put that crest on my back, you're going to be super embarrassed when you realize how weak you are compared to the truly powerful."Frowning in response to Ureko's words, Yuri crossed her arms under her chest, emphasizing her rather ample bosom even further as she retorted, "Yeah, yeah, everyone knows you're the strongest, Ureko. You're also like the oldest person in the entire Tower. If we were the same age, do you really believe you'd be stronger then me?"Adopting a frown of her own, Ureko didn't hesitate for a single moment before answering, "There is no doubt. I was stronger at birth than you are right now. Even if I hibernated for thousands of years, you'd never be able to close the gap between us...."With tensions increasing to the point that the surrounding space began to distort, Vahn positioned himself between the fiery duo, his voice gaining a stern undertone as he said, "This is a place where fighting is prohibited. Besides, there is no reason to argue over things like this. Depending on your choices in the future, you both have the potential to become infinitely stronger. That includes you, Ureko. You may very well be the most powerful being in the Tower, but you're barely at the starting point on your journey to becoming the actual strongest. There are countless beings in the Order of Creation who could defeat you without even raising a finger. Rather than comparing yourself to the residents of the Tower, you should be making preparations for your inevitable battles against foes far stronger than Jahad and the Ten Great Families."Though it was difficult to take Vahn's words at face value due to the rather minuscule power he currently possessed, both Ureko and Yuri got the impression he was telling the truth. Thus, after glaring a few more daggers at each other, the tensions in the room began to gradually stabilize as the former spontaneously peeled off her shirt. This caught Vahn a little off guard, but, rather than avert his eyes, he just raised his brows slightly when Ureko asked, "So? How is it? I might not have useless lumps of fat like a certain snake princess, but I'm pretty confident in my figure."Without any semblance of shame whatsoever, Ureko struck a pose with her left hand on her hip and her right hand raised behind her head. She didn't seem to mind being seen topless in the slightest. Instead, a confident glimmer flashed across her crimson-red eyes as a peculiar aura of 'majesty' radiated out from her body.Understanding that she wouldn't be so forgiving if he failed to compliment her, Vahn shamelessly inspected the lines and curves of Ureko's body, an appreciative smile spreading across his face as he confidently stated, "Truly remarkable."This wasn't really the answer Ureko was looking for, but, as it wasn't exactly a bad compliment, she ultimately nodded her head in approval before crossing her arms and saying, "You're a pretty lucky fella. Other than my family, the number of men who have seen me without a top on can be counted on a single hand. You would do well to remember that in the future. I have a lot of expectations for you, dragon brat."With that said, Ureko made her way over to where Yuri had been sitting, shooing away the Princess before resting with her arms folded atop the back of the chair. This allowed Vahn to see the rather famous Winged Tree Symbol that was tattooed on her back. Her last name, Mazino, was also written in bold runic symbols between her shoulder blades, each radiating a phenomenal power that filled onlookers with a sense of awe.Though he was momentarily distracted by the hidden complexity within the runic symbols, Vahn was able to quickly recover his senses thanks to Yuri clearing her throat at the side. This compelled him to send an appreciative smile her way, but, noticing she was sitting topless in Ureko's previous position, it quickly turned into a wry smile as he shifted his attention back to the surprisingly patient blonde...-----------------------------------------------[Status]Name: [Ureko Mazino], Sobriquet: Ray BarracudaAge: 30,492Race: Lunarian, True Dragon(sealed)Position(s): Fisherman, Scout, Spear-Bearer, Light-Bearer, Wave Controller, Jeonsulsa, WonsulsaStrength: SSS-Rank RankerToughness: SSS-Rank RankerIntellect: SSS-Rank RankerAgility: SSS-Rank RankerControl: SSS-Rank RankerShinsu Resistance: SSS-Rank RankerShinsu: [Quality: Light, Lightning, Dragon, Star], [Total: 1,598,720,310,600], [Baang: 900], [Myun: 7,993,601,553], [Soo: 7,993,601,553], [Tension: 100:1]Innate(s): [Child of Destiny: SSS], [Beloved Daughter of the Divine Dragon Emperor and Sacred Moon Priestess(Non-Standard):SSS], [Dauntless Dragon Princess(Spirit): SSS], [Faultless Jade Physique(Body): SS], [Inheritor of the Light of Origin(Emission): (-)]Skill(s): [Dragon Avatar: SSS], [Limit Breaker: SSS], [Light of the Dawn: SSS], [Big Bang: SSS], [Star Crush: SSS], [Omni-Elemental Manipulation: SSS], [Imperial Dragon Martial Arts: SSS], [Light of Purification: S], [Needle Mastery(Ranker): SSS], [Telekinesis(Ranker): SSS], [Spatial Control(Ranker): SSS], [Lighthouse Control(Ranker): SSS], [Observer Control(Ranker): SSS], [Flow Control(Ranker): SSS], [Reverse Flow Control(Ranker): SSS], [Shinsu Enhancement(Ranker): SSS], [Cooking: C]-----------------------------------------------Despite knowing quite a bit about Ureko, thanks to the Law of Identity, Vahn was still at a loss for words when he saw her status. The fact she had five Innates listed indicated that she was, indeed, a Tier 5 entity, but, more importantly, at least in the present moment, was her truly ridiculous amount of Shinsu.Vahn had thought Yuri's 921 million Shinsu was terrifying, but, as if she refused to let anyone even come close to her level of power, Ureko's 1.5 'trillion' completely transcended expectations. She was an absolute monster, and, thanks to her SSS-Rank [Child of Destiny], it was safe to say she was one of the most important existences to the 'story' taking place within the Tower...Interpreting Vahn's stunned expression as an indicator that the ceremony had been successful, Yuri, still topless, instantaneously appeared at his side as she eagerly asserted, "Let me see! I want to see how I compare to the so-called strongest woman in the Tower~!"Looking back at Yuri as if she was observing an idiot, Ureko couldn't help but crane her head as she asked, "What do you mean by 'so-called strongest'? It's not even up for debate, dumbass. If I'm not at least a thousand times stronger than you, I'll walk around on my hands from this point onward."With her brow twitching in response to Ureko's remark, Yuri snatched that status paper from Vahn the moment he finished making the imprint. Unfortunately, she wasn't particularly great with math, so, after staring at the paper for nearly a full minute, she turned to Vahn and said, "Read this for me. I want to know how many times stronger this blonde bimbo is compared to me."Though he didn't actually need it, Vahn accepted the paper from Yuri as Ureko turned around with what could best be described as a knowing smile. Her raw power, alone, would allow her to battle against Yuri with a Shinsu amp. This amplification generally increased a person's power, speed, and durability by a factor of fifty, so, after seeing Yuri's status sheet, she was absolutely confident that her own reserves were more than a thousand times her would-be rival's. Thus, when Vahn revealed she was actually more than 1700x stronger, she couldn't help but laugh boisterously at the stunned Yuri's expense...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn, the purveyor of beauty','Yuri got that dummy strength xD...','I think we just found Saitama's Onee-sama...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After a gargantuan effort to calm Yuri down, Vahn had a deadpan expression on his face as he sat across from the two topless women and explained the Quest System in detail. He had given up on trying to make them wear their clothes properly after they began to tease him about being shy, so, without hiding his gaze in the slightest, he alternated between appreciating Yuri's abundant bosom and Ureko's two 'compact' yet perfectly sculpted breasts.Rather than shy away from Vahn's gaze, Ureko and Yuri seemed rather proud of the fact they were being admired in such a forward yet inoffensive manner. Neither was the type to care about being seen naked, and, though they would severely punish anyone that attempted to proposition them, it still satisfied their egos to be coveted by others. Still, that didn't mean they would let Vahn's offense go unpunished, so, partway through the explanation, Ureko teased, "Enjoying the view? How about it? Want to give them a feel? You might lose your hand, but I guarantee it'll be worth it~."Deciding he'd rather not rile up a horny True Dragon, even if her bloodline was sealed, Vahn didn't hesitate to shake his head as he casually replied, "I doubt I'd get away with just a hand. For now, I'm more than satisfied with the view. Don't worry, even without your 'assistance', I'll be able to surpass you in a few years. When the time comes, I'll be sure to make you mine."With her irises contracting into thin lines, a barely constrained aura began to surge from Ureko's body as a rather vicious smile spread across her face. Vahn's aura actually reminded her a lot of her father, so, while he was currently very weak, she had very high expectations for his future. Hearing him calmly and confidently state he would make her into his woman gave her a very strong desire to make the opposite true. There was a certain surety contained within his words, one that stirred her instincts in a way that made her want to possess and groom him into her ideal partner...Feeling an almost overwhelming urge to flee, Vahn's expression hardened as his own draconic aura began to surge outward. This served to further excite the crimson-eyed blonde, so much so that the pale pink protrusions at the end of her perky breasts became noticeably more rigid as she said, "I'll give you ten years...if you're half the dragon you appear to be, that should be more than enough to reach my level. If you fail...don't blame me for taking matters into my own hands..."Though he wouldn't have backed down if Ureko tried to pressure him, Vahn felt as if a tremendous weight had been removed from his shoulders when he heard her words. Ten years might not seem like a long time, but it was plenty for someone like him. He could easily stretch a single day into a thousand years if he really wanted to, so, the moment he heard Ureko's deadline, all the tensions he had been feeling melted away.Seeing Vahn's reaction, Ureko felt a strong compulsion to reduce the amount of time she had given him. Fortunately for him, she wasn't the type to take back her words. Instead, she just loudly clicked her tongue before leaning back with a bored expression and saying, "Just give me the most difficult Quest you have. I'm gonna chill here for a few days, but, after that, I'll be returning to the 77th Floor to make preparations for the coming war. If you have anything related to pummeling the Leaders of the Ten Great Families, I'm game."Envisioning the scene of Ureko beating up and hogtying the Leaders of the Ten Great Families, Vahn was unable to prevent an amused chuckle from escaping his throat. Unfortunately, while there were actually a number of Quests related to the Ten Great Families, most of them were intended for him. The only SSS-Rank Quests for Ureko involved tracking down and defeating Phantaminum's shadow, a nigh-impossible task even for her, and, somewhat amusingly, becoming the number 1 Idol in the Tower.Though he imagined her [Child of Destiny: SSS] would protect her, Vahn didn't want to see Ureko suffer a setback by sending her on an impossible Quest. Instead, he selected an SS-Rank Quest for her, explaining, "Because of your power, there are no SSS-Rank Quests. The most difficult one I can find is an SS-Rank Quest that requires you to steal the Arms Inventory of the Thirteen Month Series from Adori Jahad. That would most likely serve as the catalyst for a war, however, so why not give this one a try? It's certain to spice things up a bit..."------------------------------------------------[Quest: Pruning Flowers]Rank: A~SSObjective(s): Steal the undergarments of at least ten Princesses of Jahad(0/10), Disrobe three High-Ranking Princess of Jahad(0/3), Place panties atop the heads of statues dedicated to Jahad(0/10)Optional Objective(s): Publically spank Adori Jahad, Arie Hagipherione Jahard, and Khun Maschenny Jahad(0/3), Steal Jaina Repellista Jahad's Favorite Pillow(0/1)Rewards: 10,000,000,000 Variable Experience, 10x[Candid Camera], 3x[Eternal Grudge], 1x[Thief's Glove]Failure Conditions: Death, Forfeiture of QuestPenalty: N/A------------------------------------------------After reading the Quest Objectives in a single glance, a predatory grin immediately spread across Ureko's face as she pounced on Yuri. This caused the latter to startle, but, much like when she had dealt with Vahn, Ureko was able to effectively 'stun' her opponents using a variation of Reverse Flow Control. As a result, it only took her a few seconds to effortlessly strip away the confused Princess' garments before stretching out a pair of ornate black lace panties between her fingers and musing, "One down~." before 'firing' them towards Vahn's face.With a membrane of Shinsu surrounding the lace undergarment, it traveled through the air like a round fired from a railgun. There were even a number of shockwaves generated, but, rather than causing any damage, the still-warm fabric impacted Vahn's face with the tenderness of a relaxing Spring breeze. There was even a fragrance of flowers lingering in the air until Yuri, like a dormant volcano, erupted into a fit of rage, shouting, "What the hell do you think you're doing!?"Without even trying to dodge Yuri's punches, Ureko just laughed as a thin yet virtually unbreakable membrane of Shinsu protected her body. This caused Yuri's anger to increase, but, much like all her other encounters with Ureko, she wasn't even able to make the latter flinch. As a result, she quickly shifted her attention to Vahn, eyes blazing with a bloody-red glow until she noticed that her panties were still adhering to his face.Blushing nearly as crimson as her eyes, Yuri immediately appeared in front of Vahn without caring about the fact she was completely naked. Unfortunately, much as the latter had discovered, it was completely impossible to remove her panties from his face. The same barrier that protected Ureko had wrapped around both the panties and Vahn's face, forcibly adhering the two together as the culprit continued to laugh like a demoness.Realizing the helplessness of the situation, Yuri decided to do the only thing she did better than fighting: not caring about what others thought. This allowed her to calm down almost instantly as she glared towards Ureko and remarked, "What are you laughing at? Do you think I'm afraid to be seen naked? Jokes on you, banana-brain, but I've been preparing for today for several weeks. Vahn is the future father of my children, so I can even do things like this without blushing...!"Though she couldn't prevent a red hue from creeping into her cheeks, that didn't stop Yuri from sitting down in Vahn's lap like it was some kind of throne. This left the latter feeling more than a little exasperated, but, rather than sit there like a piece of furniture, he decided to 'support' Yuri's case by wrapping his arms around her waist. This caused her blush to become even more potent, but it also allowed a haughty smile to spread across her face as she raised her chin in a display of arrogance.Raising her brows, Ureko, once again, looked at Yuri like an idiot as she asked, "What's with that smile? You haven't even done anything worth mentioning. Heck, according to Soo-Yun, that little dragon behind you has already gone to town on several women during his climb up the Tower. If you think sitting on his lap is an accomplishment, I actually feel a little sorry for you..."Never one to back down from a challenge, Yuri was prepared to demonstrate just how far she was willing to go. She had already changed her target from Gandr to Vahn, so, even if she didn't really expect anything to happen, she had made sure to wear her most expensive pair of panties 'just in case'. Now that it had come to this, she was more than willing to commit a taboo, but, before she could so much as utter a single syllable, a compulsory moan escaped her throat as Vahn reached his hand up and began to massage her left breast.Though she had been goading Yuri with the intent to witness an interesting scene, Ureko was left with her mouth slightly agape as she watched the former quickly become a demure maiden in the capable hands of Vahn. It was almost like Yuri was completely incapable of offering any resistance whatsoever as Vahn's hands danced across her body in a manner reminiscent of a master musician tuning their instrument. In response, Yuri's cries became progressively more sonorous until she did her best to restrain herself by forcibly biting her lip...Taking advantage of Ureko's distraction, Vahn finally managed to liberate himself from the fragrant piece of black fabric. Then, rather than stopping his hands, he grabbed Yuri's breasts a little forcibly as he leaned forward, forcing her to do the same as he continued to massage and knead her pliant melons. This caused her body to tremble madly, while, across from them, Ureko met his gaze before swallowing hard and saying, "It seems Tarou wasn't exaggerating when she 'warned' Soo-Yun about the danger of your hands..."Smiling back with what could best be described as a wolfish-grin, Vahn explained, "I can even revive the dead and heal virtually any injury with these hands of mine. This isn't even me being serious...if I stopped holding myself back, even something like this is possible..."Punctuating his words, Vahn skillfully kneaded the very tips of Yuri's breasts, forcing her to release a nasally moan as he pinched her nipples with his thumbs and forefingers. This prompted two broken streams of cream-colored liquid to spurt from her nipples, surprising Ureko and causing Yuri's body to tremble with enough force to cause him a few internal injuries. She was 'a lot' stronger than him, so, while she was currently being very 'cooperative', it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Yuri could destroy him with a single uncontrolled spasm.Fortunately, despite the foreign and overwhelming amount of pleasure permeating throughout her entire body, Yuri's willpower was nothing to scoff at. She knew how much of a danger she posed to Vahn under normal circumstances, so, rather than resist his actions, she focused all of her efforts on keeping her body under control. At the same time, however, she made a solemn promise to herself that she would completely rock his world once he grew strong enough to survive her going all out...Understanding Yuri's intentions thanks to the 'narration' provided by the Law of Identity, Vahn's expression softened, his actions becoming gentler as he guided her into a more comfortable and controlled wave of pleasure. This allowed her to exhale a sigh of relief, and, though her body was 'vibrating' in a persistent wave of satisfaction, she had enough wherewithal to say, "You really know how to make the most of a situation...don't you...?"Raising Yuri to a seated position, Vahn placed a few gentle kisses her exposed neck and shoulder before answering, "I would be a fool to miss this kind of opportunity after hearing those bold words of yours...besides, even without my ability to know things, I would have to be exceptionally dense to miss the signals you have been sending. You've been on tenterhooks from the moment we entered the Little Garden. I could also smell your pheromones when I was inscribing my Familia Crest onto your back...you shouldn't underestimate the senses of a Dragon...especially if said Dragon is also a God..."Feeling Vahn smell the nape of her neck, a potent blush spread through Yuri's cheeks as she resisted the urge to ask him how she smelled. Unfortunately, he seemed to have read her mind, as, shortly thereafter, his resonant chuckle could be heard in her ear before he whispered a few embarrassing descriptives. This caused her face to turn absolutely crimson, her thoughts becoming chaotic as a number of emotions she had never experienced before, accompanied by a few strong urges, began to well up inside of her...Though he was tempted to eat Yuri then and there, Vahn ultimately held himself back due to the unique constitution possessed by descendants of the Ha Family. They were virtually guaranteed to become pregnant after losing their virginity, and, while he wouldn't mind knocking up the black-haired beauty, it would cause all kinds of problems. She was still 'infected' with Jahad's blood, and, though he could purify it rather easily, the self-proclaimed 'King of the Tower' would immediately take notice when Yuri departed the Little Garden. Thus, even if she stayed inside to raise their child in the outer rings, it wasn't really a solution unless she fully resolved herself to abandon her status and remain inside.Yuri's current plan was to get pregnant before returning to her Family and giving birth in secret. She wanted to entrust their child to her Great-Grandmother before returning to aid him in the inevitable fight against Jahad and the Families still loyal to the Empire. She, similar to an actual Amazon, didn't really have anything resembling a maternal instinct, so, while she would unquestionably care about their child, it made sense in her mind to entrust it to someone more powerful than herself. This was obviously something Vahn couldn't allow, so, rather than fuel the fires in Yuri's body, he gradually forced her to calm down before explaining his decision and plans for the future...(A/N: Alternate Titles: '*Tongue-Clicking Intensifies*','RIP Princesses of Jahad xD...','Clam Jammed')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

In an effort to calm down the two hot-headed women, Vahn ultimately bribed the duo with their favorite snacks. For Yuri, this was salted white chocolate truffles. As for Ureko, she didn't actually like sweets all that. Instead, she was fond of spicy foods that had been left in vinegar, her favorites being various types of pickled peppers.Fortunately, while it was a rather unorthodox 'favorite food', Vahn was able to provide both with relative ease. This immediately put the duo into a better mood that resulted in him having to face off against Ureko in a contest to see who could handle the spiciest food. This was a field in which he had an absolute advantage, however, so it wasn't long before she was using Yuri's lap as a pillow while the latter fanned her face with a handheld paper fan.Repeating himself for the umpteenth time at this point, Vahn took advantage of the momentary lull to ask, "So, what are your plans after this, Yuri? As I said before, I won't interfere with your decision, but I believe it would be for the best if Team Wolf Pack is able to ascend without the intervention of powerful forces. Your presence is bound to attract a substantial amount of attention, so it would be detrimental if you attempted climbing alongside them."Rather than actually answering his question, Yuri continued to fan Ureko's face as she asked, "Is it true that Endorsi and that fluffy-eared brat are dating?"Though he was a little annoyed by the fact she still hadn't answered him, Vahn ultimately nodded his head, explaining, "They started dating a few months back. I'm not sure how serious things have gotten between them, but they often share the same bath and sleep in the same room. That ghost-eyed brat seems pretty determined..."With what could best be described as an approving look on her face, Yuri nodded her head with a smile before setting her ruby-eyes upon him and asking, "And what about you? I heard you had all kinds of women hidden away somewhere. I also saw the recordings of your little stunt on the 10th Floor. Just how many Irregulars have you brought with you into the Tower...?"Shaking his head, Vahn adopted a wry smile as he explained, "It isn't that straightforward. All I can tell you at the moment is that I'll be establishing multiple organizations in the future. Now that I've reached the 20th Floor, I'll most likely be climbing the Tower using the 'original' method. Though I'll probably venture into the Inner Tower every now and then, my aim is to draw as much attention to myself as possible in the near future."Seemingly intrigued by his words, Ureko shifted to a seated position, interrupting Yuri's response by excitedly asking, "Oh? You're not going to keep your status as an Irregular secret? Are you trying to start a war or something~?"Furrowing his brows, Vahn's countenance became more serious as he answered, "I am not trying to start a war. However, even if I have no interest in the politics of the Tower, it is only a matter of time before Jahad and certain Leaders among the Ten Great Families attempt to interfere with my affairs. There are also various forces that have been seeking to instigate a conflict for the last ten thousand years, so, regardless of the path I choose, it is only a matter of time before war breaks out..."Having heard something similar from Baek Ryun and the other executives of Wolhaiksong, Ureko could only shake her head in exasperation before remarking, "People are always so eager to resort to violence...well, not that I can really blame them. If those assholes weren't Immortal, I might have eliminated a few of the Great Families myself. Now, my only real goal is to get out of this shithole of a Tower. Is it true you have a method to return to the Outside?"Though he nodded his head in affirmation, Vahn held his hand up to silence Ureko as he went on to explain, "There are actually a number of ways to exit the Tower. Unfortunately, the method you used to enter the Tower makes it virtually impossible to return to your original universe. The path opened by Phantaminum was destroyed the moment you used it to access the Tower."Hearing Vahn mention the name of her 'arch-nemesis', a terrifying bloodlust began to radiate from Ureko as she asked in a deep, foreboding, voice, "What is your relationship with that bastard?"Though it felt like the blood in his body had frozen over, Vahn was able to appear relatively calm as he shook his head and answered, "You're jumping to conclusions. I have never met Phantaminum, nor do I have any connection to the Gods of your universe. I simply have the means to uncover any and all secrets. If it is something I wish to know, there is nothing that can hide it from me."Easing up on her bloodlust, albeit only a little, Ureko craned her head to the side as she asked, "Are you for real? Is that how you knew what kind of food I liked...?"Adopting a wry smile, Vahn nodded his head as he went on to explain, "I'm not going to go into any details, but that is, indeed, the case. And no, it has nothing to do with being about to read your thoughts. They are just another thing I am privy to when I want to know. As for your other question, it's not that I don't know a method to reach your original universe, it's just that the connection can only be established from the Outside. Unfortunately, Phantaminum opened a completely random path, so, even though there have been a substantial number of people looking for you, discovering the correct path is like locating a specific atom in the cosmos..."Frowning deeply in response to Vahn's words, Ureko's bloodlust began to increase exponentially, moisture accumulating at the corners of her eyes as she cursed, "Damn you Phantaminum...I swear, I'm going to kill you someday..."Hearing Ureko's utterance, a tired sigh escaped Vahn's lips, earning the resentful blonde's attention as he explained, "That person's pettiness knows no bounds. Though they left a remnant in order to taunt you, the actual Phantaminum is already long gone. They made a deal with Headon to spare Jahad in exchange for passage up the Tower. The Phantaminum you are searching for has already been reborn after clearing the trial at the top of the Tower..."With her bloodlust skyrocketing to levels that caused the entire population of the Middle Tower to feel an impending sense of dread, Ureko balled her hands so tightly that the void began to tremble as she muttered, "I see...so the rumors about the Tower connecting to a higher realm are true...?"Nodding his head in affirmation, Vahn went on to give a brief summary of the Five Major Realms and the original purpose of the Towers. This came as a tremendous surprise to everyone present, but, demonstrating her own pettiness and desire for revenge, Ureko followed up by asking, "Can you locate that bastard's reincarnation for me? Even if I have to reincarnate a thousand times, I'll find that bastard and make them pay for this..."Feeling a little sorry for her, Vahn released another tired sigh before going on to explain, "First and foremost, you need to calm down. Secondly, I also have business in the higher realms, so, when the time comes, I'll help you ascend without the need to reincarnate. I can't go into any specifics unless you agree to join my Familia, but the restrictions of this world don't really apply to me. When I tell people I'm just passing through, it's not an exaggeration."While Ureko was exhibiting a considerable amount of confusion, Yuri took this as her opportunity to chime in, smiling excitedly as she said, "I heard about that! Are members of your Familia really able to accept Quests and stuff!?"Though he was growing a little weary of explaining things, Vahn nodded his head in response to Yuri's exclamation before going on to explain the benefits of joining his Familia. This caused Yuri to grow increasingly excited, as, despite her nature as a battle junkie, she was also a closet gamer. Her favorite genre was simulation games, specifically those that involved rearing princes and idols, but she was also quite fond of hack'n'slash and beat'em'up games. She had even been doing dailies on a gacha game for more than ten years so it wasn't an exaggeration to say she was very experienced with the concept of Quests.With her excitement reaching palpable levels, Yuri seemed primed and ready to join Vahn's Familia without hesitation. Before she could express this, however, Evan, who had been observing silently for quite a while, stepped in to say, "Princess! You need to properly consider this! Even if that man's words are the truth, you are still a Princess of Jahad! If people-!"Before Evan could continue, Yuri held up her hand to silence him, eyes gleaming with a vibrant red hue as she said, "If Vahn's words are the truth, it means he already knows about our plans. Besides, now that things have reached this point, I've lost interest in interfering with the relationships of my cute little sister and niece. Why play around with pups when I have the alpha sitting right in front of me?"With Yuri's final few words directed toward Vahn, the latter couldn't help but respond with a dry laugh. Even if he had expected something like this to happen, having a woman stare at him like a predator eyeing its prey always filled him with an indescribable emotion. He knew the momentum would shift in his favor the moment he took decisive action, but it was still a little uncomfortable to know that he couldn't actually resist if she got serious.Despite this feeling of discomfort, Vahn eventually managed a wry smile as he said, "I don't really mind so long as you agree not to interfere with my ascent up the Tower. Evan makes a good point. It might not matter in the grand scheme of things, but it will complicate things tremendously if our relationship is discovered. As for the thing you're most concerned about, just know there is no need to worry. Even if my body is completely destroyed, I can't actually die so there is no reason to worry. Rather, the more I am defeated, the stronger I will become..."Seemingly taking an interest in his final statement, most of Ureko's previous bloodlust faded away as she asked, "You get stronger whenever you're defeated? Are you some kind of super masochist or something? Does that mean I can just keep beating you until you're stronger than Jahad?"Understanding she would really continue beating him until he became the strongest, Vahn held his hands up in a placating gesture as he said, "That won't be necessary. I'm already stronger than most threats, and, by the time I reach the top of the Tower, the Leaders of the Ten Great Families won't be a threat to me. Besides, if I really wanted to, it would only take a day or two for me to become one of the strongest beings in the Tower. It would just defeat the purpose of my journey in its entirety..."As someone who was already near the absolute pinnacle in terms of strength, Ureko could easily empathize with what Vahn was trying to say. One of the reasons she hated being stuck in the Tower was the complete lack of worthy opponents.Even if she completely sealed her Shinsu and limited herself to using a mere 10% of her raw power, every single High Ranker who wasn't protected by an Immortality Contract would be defeated in a single blow. Her only real fight in the last couple of thousand years was her duel against Arie Hon, the current Rank 5 and the strongest Leader of the Ten Great Families. Even that, however, wasn't able to get her blood pumping as none of her attacks were able to deal any lasting damage to the Immortal swordsman. In the end, it turned into a war of attrition that neither of them could actually win since both had a functionally unlimited amount of stamina and energy...Remembering the frustration she felt at that time, an exasperated sigh escaped Ureko's throat as she pulled her feet up to the sofa, sitting in a manner reminiscent of Tiona as she asked, "So, what's the deal with becoming a member of your Familia? I don't need to let you bone me or anything like that, right? You're totally my type, don't get me wrong, but I don't like the idea of getting fucked by someone weaker than me. If you want to be the one to claim my chastity, you'll need to be a hell of a lot stronger than you currently are. Even if I restricted myself to using just 1% of my power, you'd be lucky to last more than three minutes. Heck, even this monkey can only tolerate about 5% of my power. As far as I can tell, she is about a million times stronger than you."Hearing Ureko refer to her as a monkey, a visible tick mark appeared on Yuri's head as she punched the former and shouted, "Don't just casually call me a monkey you...you banana-haired baboon...!"Without even flinching from Yuri's attack, Ureko began laughing in a carefree manner as the former cradled her swollen left fist with her right hand. Even with the ability to lift an entire mountain with relative ease, Yuri always found hitting Ureko to be like striking an immovable object. She also had a unique constitution that passively dispersed the Shinsu fields of others, so, whenever you hit her, it was like striking without any reinforcement whatsoever...Seeing the somewhat comical interaction between the two, Vahn's wry expression relaxed into a more natural smile as he proceeded to explain the specifics regarding his Familia Crest. He didn't think he would actually be able to inscribe it onto the two ridiculously powerful women, but there was always a small possibility it would take effect. After all, he might be weaker than both of them, but his Soul Tier had increased substantially since his arrival in the 'Transcendental Path to Heaven'. His comprehension of various Laws had also increased exponentially, so, while it was impossible to know for certain, he had to be nearing Tier 5...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Pacifying beasts with food offerings (OwO)...','Vahn really is drawing all the attention away from Team Wolf Pack~','I imagine recruiting Ureko and Yuri is like getting a limited time SSR in a gacha game...')(A/N: BTW, give out Hero Cantare a try if you're looking for a relatively idle phone game. Any game with 'unlimited re-rolls' for your first SSR is worth playing in my book~)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1822: Overwhelming