Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With everyone's input, Vahn was able to come up with a number of interesting Templates, both to populate the Emerald Grove and to prepare for future events. This included at least one Template from each person's Record of origin, and, most notably, a number of 'unique' Templates that came about as a result of Sis' suggestion.Breaking down each Template by the Record they drew inspiration from, Vahn had created Vegeta as a rival for Goku and Android 21 as both a research assistant and reserve combatant. The former was known as the 'Prince of all Saiyans' back in his original Record, and, though he normally lagged behind Goku, he was currently much stronger due to the fact he was created later. As for Android 21, she was more of an amalgamation of various different races than an actual android, but, most notably, she possessed a constitution that allowed her to absorb the power and adapt the traits of others.Vahn had originally wanted to create a Template for Bulma, as she was inarguably the most brilliant scientist in her verse, but, much like Goku, Vegeta wasn't fond of the idea of having his 'canon' wife appear before he had the chance to fight. This was one of the downsides to Templates inheriting knowledge and information pertaining to their original Record.Though they were not their actual selves, both Bulma and Vegeta would have knowledge of their original counterparts' relationship. This awareness virtually guaranteed they would become involved with each other as some relationships were simply too 'iconic'. Bulma and Vegeta were an excellent example of this, as, with very few exceptions, they ended up being paired together in virtually every Record that Vahn was aware of.As a testament to how influential their subconscious biases could be, the Template Vahn created for Orihime ended up blushing madly the moment she met Ichigo. This caused the latter to feel more than a little embarrassed, and, by the end of the day, the two surprised a grand total of zero people when they announced the start of their relationship at dinner. Ichigo had apparently even tried to 'accept responsibility' by proposing, but, being the more sensible of two, Orihime politely refused before suggesting they start with dating and getting to know each other before making important life decisions...Wrapping up the Templates inspired by the Record of Bleach, Vahn decided upon Kisuke Urahara to serve as his 'Chief Researcher' within the Tower. He was a remarkably intelligent individual, so much so that he could easily be classified as the most intelligent person within his Record. He was more than capable of substituting for Bulma, and, though his counterpart was often paired with Yoruichi, Vahn wasn't worried about the feline beauty betraying him. This wasn't even accounting for the fact that she was templated from his adolescent fantasies, a truth she took great pleasure in leveraging against him...Fortunately, not that they were made for that specific purpose, Urahara didn't have to worry about lacking female companionship as each of his fellow researchers were female. This included Android 21 and two of Vahn's 'experiments', Pokemon hybrids with characteristics derived from completely unrelated Records.The first was a Pikachu Templated from a rather infamous tsundere known as Misaka Mikoto, one of the Main Heroines from a Record known as To Aru Majutsu no Index. Not only was she remarkably intelligent, but, thanks to the unique power structure of the Toaruverse, her abilities would serve as a perfect point of reference for understanding AIM Diffusion Fields and Personal Realities.Though there were some peculiar concepts at play, the Toaruverse was an example of a Record where Science and Magic had been developed to the extremes. There were even beings on both sides of the spectrum that could alter the very structure of the multiverse so it was an interesting Record to pull inspiration from. As for why he didn't just create one of these beings as a Template, Vahn had learned his lesson after creating the Law of Identity, Arceus, Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina.Despite possessing appearances and abilities similar to their original counterparts, many of the more powerful beings created by Vahn were a far cry from the entities they were Templated from. There was a 'very' good chance they would eventually grow to rival or even exceed their original selves, but, at least for the time being, their power was limited by his own comprehension.Before trying to create a Template that could literally alter the structure of Complex Multiverses with a thought, Vahn wanted to increase his understanding of Esper Abilities and Magic from the ground up. Mikoto was an ideal candidate for this, as, despite her tsundere nature, she was a very kind, caring, and astute young lady. As for her counterpart on the Magic side of things...well, the only thing Vahn could really say about her was that she was cute...Possessing Innates such as [Perfect Memory], [Information Transfer], [St. George's Sanctuary], and [Index Librorum Prohibitorum], Urahara's final assistant, intended to help him understand the very nature of Magic, was a silver-haired girl named after her own Innate, Index Librorum Prohibitorum. What made her unique, other than the fact her 'true form' was that of a Jirachi, was that her Innate defied conventional reasoning by coming 'pre-loaded' with 103,000 Magical Grimoires.Though he had no way of knowing if it would work, Vahn's main reasoning for creating Index, other than the fact he found her original self rather pitiable, was specifically due to her status as the Index Librorum Prohibitorum. She was 'known' to possess virtually all knowledge pertaining to the unique Magic of her Record, including the method to turn someone into a 'Magic God', so Vahn decided to take a gamble by entrusting his own expectations to The Path. As for why he Templated her from a Jirachi, known as the 'Wishmaker', Vahn hoped that it would increase the chances of her possessing the knowledge she was best known for...Fortuitously, his gamble had paid off, but, in exchange, Index was effectively a carbon-copy of her original self. This included a lazy, somewhat bratty, and extremely gluttonous personality that left her prone to emotional outbursts. Fortunately, these weren't really issues so long as she stayed in the Emerald Grove as everyone, even Madara and her brother Izuna, were all very understanding. She was even 'adopted' by another of the other Templates Vahn had created, specifically Edward 'Whitebeard' Newgate, the monstrously powerful rival that had been created at the insistence of Roger.Though he didn't have access to anything like Devil Fruits, Vahn's [Universal Mind] allowed him to effectively ignore such things. As a result, Whitebeard had full access to his abilities in the form of a Non-Standard Innate known as [Tremor Human]. This, combined with the fact that he appeared as a much younger version of himself, made Whitebeard into a remarkably powerful individual. He also benefited from being created significantly later than Roger, so, while the King of the Pirates didn't go down easily, he was ultimately crushed under the might of Whitebeard's fists.As a monster of a man, standing 666cm tall, Whitebeard was easily the most physically intimidating Template Vahn had ever created. His strength was also unbelievable thanks to his Innate, [World's Strongest Man], a horrifying ability that let him 'ignore' physical limitations based on his anger and willpower. His attacks also completely bypassed conventional durability, so, even though the Ninth Layer had been reinforced to compensate for Yuri's ridiculous strength, Whitebeard was still able to devastate the landscape with his punches.Fortunately, Whitebeard had inherited perhaps his greatest attributes, his caring, compassionate, and understanding nature. He also placed a heavy emphasis on the importance of family, so much so that he had even tried to make Vahn into one of his children.In the end, Vahn was able to escape his fate of calling the man Pops by defeating him in battle on the Ninth Floor. This, in turn, spared everyone else from a similar fate, as, according to Whitebeard, the 'strongest' had the responsibility of being a parent to and guiding the weak. There were many people who had been forced onto a dark path by circumstance; so, unless their character had been twisted beyond reform, Whitebeard firmly believed in the notion that people could be guided back onto the correct path with proper 'parental guidance'.Though it wasn't exactly his way of doing things, Vahn didn't necessarily disagree with Whitebeard's beliefs. Rather, he found them rather admirable and was looking forward to what the man would be able to accomplish after being let loose in the Tower. He was bound to cause tremendous waves in the Middle and Outer Towers, and, thanks to an agreement he had made with Roger, it was only a matter of time before the battles between their respective crews resonated throughout the entire Tower. This was something Vahn was greatly looking forward to, as one of his principal reasons for creating Templates was to see what they would accomplish without his oversight.In that same vein, Vahn was also beginning to make preparations for the formation of Fairy Tail by creating Templates derived from Mavis Vermillion, a young Makarov Dreyar, and the final two of the Strauss Siblings: Lisanna and Elfman. The latter two were primarily created for the sake of Mira, even though she stated there was no need. As for the former, they were similar to Mikoto and Index with Mavis' true form being that of a Celebi while Makarov's was Templated from a Regigigas. As for why Lisanna and Elfman were spared the Pokemon conversion, it was primarily due to the fact that they, like Mira, already possessed the ability to transform thanks to the Innates that served as the source for their Take Over Magic.Though it wasn't nearly as intimidating as Mira's [Satan Soul], which allowed her to transform into a number of extremely attractive Demonesses, Lisanna's [Animal Soul] and Elfman's [Beast Soul] were nothing to scoff at. Lisanna's was easily the most versatile, allowing her to adopt the characteristics of various animals, and, though many of her transformations were clearly designed with 'fanservice', in mind, that didn't make them any less useful. As for Elfman, he possessed the ability to transform into various powerful beasts, including one known as the 'King of Monsters'.As its name suggested, the 'King of Monsters' was an inordinately powerful creature, and, though it was a little difficult to control, it's adaptability was monstrous. It not only provided him a substantial increase in all physical attributes but, most prominently, it gave him an ability reminiscent of Tiona's Pactio, the ability to regenerate from virtually any wound and develop resistances to whatever had damaged him. So long as he had the reserves to power the transformation, Elfman would gradually become stronger until he had either defeated his opponent or become completely immune to all of their attacks.Vahn still had a 'personal preference' for Mira's transformations, but he couldn't deny the charm of Lisanna's and the monstrous potential of Elfman's. They might not have stood out all that much in their original Record, but, now that they had inherited his Soul Tier, it wouldn't be long before they had completely transcended their original capabilities. Of course, even if they chose to never fight, Vahn wouldn't particularly mind since he would never force anyone to fight on his behalf. They had the right to choose how they lived, and, even if they wanted to help, he would endeavor to resolve most things on his own or with support from Fenrir.Now that he had reached the 20th Floor, Vahn was intending to have Fenrir accompany him during his journey up the Tower. Ho and Grey had already been released into the Middle Tower, so, while Ryun would likely accompany them, Fenrir would be his primary traveling companion until he had reached the absolute pinnacle of the Record. This would expose her to great danger, but, with her unique Innates, it was only a matter of time before she became one of the strongest beings in the entire Tower. The only entities that could reasonably hope to compete with her, especially with his constant support, were the three Templates he had created in an effort to test the limits of his [Universal Mind]...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Mikotochu~!','Gurararararara~!','The promise of a brighter future...!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though they might be as powerful as some of his other Templates, Vahn had succeeded in all three of his experiments. This included creating a Template with functionally infinite adaptability, another with a truly game-like Class system, and, last but not least, a truly unique entity that made use of a system fabricated entirely within Vahn's mind.Representing the being with infinite adaptability, Vahn decided to use Rimuru Tempest, the same Slime that Sis had alluded to previously. He had always been rather fond of the Record ever since his time in the Xenos Village, so, while there were a few subtle changes to their character, Rimuru was the same kind and caring person they were presented as in their original Record. The only real difference was that their base human transformation resembled an individual that held considerable status and authority within the Divine Realm.Since the only way to gain access to the Divine Realm was to be 'invited' there, Vahn was hoping he could catch the interest of one of the many omniscient beings that resided there. He might not be able to succeed with just a single Template, but, once someone realized he was borrowing the form of various beings within the Divine Realm, it was only a matter of time before they investigated and discovered his anomalous properties. The only problem was, while they would normally be able to observe the past, present, and future to determine who was qualified to enter the Divine Realm, the only way they would be able to observe him is by tracking him to the 'present'.With a functionally unlimited amount of time on their hands, Vahn believed that, even if it wasn't himself, one of his Templates would inevitably reach the Divine Realm. He would become aware of this the moment it happened, so, even if they were unable to invite him themselves, Vahn would be able to forge a path of his own through various means.Luckily, one of the Floor Masters was a woman with an insatiably curious nature, and, though Vahn would unquestionably be 'forced' to explain himself, she would be more amused than upset by the fact Rimuru had borrowed her form. After that, he just needed to keep her entertained, and, much like Loki, she would be pretty easy to manage. As for the name of this curious being, she was a truly breathtaking beauty by the name of Shiroyasha, the White Night Demon Goddess.Even if Rimuru only ever came to possess a fraction of Shiroyasha's ability as a result of sharing her likeness, they would quickly become one of the most powerful beings below the Divine Realm. After all, she was a Demon Goddess who casually collected Sun Authorities in spite of the fact she was a being closely associated with Yin and Darkness. She also had complete dominion over the direction and flow of all forms of energy, including the mysterious forces that spurred causality and fate.Fortunately, alongside their [Predator], [Great Sage], and [Gluttony], Rimuru had gained an Innate known as [Intrigue of the Sun Goddess]. This implied that Shiroyasha was made aware of them the moment they were created, and, unsurprisingly, the Law of Identity had confirmed this. There was even a chance that she had already invited Rimuru to the Divine Realm, but, due to the peculiarities of Space-Time, Vahn would only know after the former vanished from the present time axis.Since he wasn't in a particular hurry to reach the Divine Realm, as he was still weak compared to beings in a much lower Realm, Vahn didn't mind if Shiroyasha took her time reaching out to him. He still had a long journey ahead of him, and, though it ultimately had very little to do with him, he had already decided to effect change in the Tower before departing. Rimuru would undoubtedly convey this to Shiroyasha herself, so, for the next could of decades, Vahn knew he would have to live with the knowledge that a mischievous Demon Goddess was keeping a close eye on him.When he first realized this, Vahn supposed he might as well make things as interesting as possible for the voyeuristic Goddess in order to curry a bit of favor prior to his ascent to the Divine Realm. He was no stranger to having his actions spied upon by others, so, rather than let it bother him, he decided to just go with the flow. This gave him a peculiar feeling of confidence, and, though it was impossible to know if it had any influence whatsoever, he liked to think that it had guaranteed the success of his second experimental Template.Though Rimuru might represent infinite adaptability, Vahn's second Template, inspired by the main character of a game known as Granblue Fantasy, had unmatched versatility. They were given a non-standard Innate in the form of a system that not only allowed them to freely change their name, it also allowed them to alternate between a male and female avatar, preload up to ten weapons into something known as a 'grid', and, most notably, swap between one of ten starting Classes.By default, Djeeta, the name chosen by the female avatar, had the option of choosing between the Fighter, Knight, Priest, Wizard, Thief, Enhancer, Grappler, Ranger, Harpist, and Lancer Classes. What made this most exciting was the fact that her Innates, as Vahn had hoped, changed in accordance with the Class she had equipped. The only constant among her Innates was the one that provided access to her System, the [Endless Granblue Fantasy System].Though she would need to train each of the Classes individually, what made the [Endless Granblue Fantasy System] remarkable was the fact that she could actually 'equip' the Skills of other Classes so long as she wasn't in active combat. She also had a Party system that allowed up to five people to benefit from the various buffs provided by her Grids, greatly enhancing their power based on the effects of the weapons and items that had been assigned to the ten available slots.The only real downside to Djeeta's system seemed to be that she could only equip items that had been obtained through the [Endless Granblue Fantasy System]. Fortunately, there were many ways in which she could obtain items, the three most notable being her in-built Gacha System, her own version of a System Shop, and the compulsory drops she got whenever she or her Party defeated an enemy.Though the Gacha and System Shop were both interesting, Vahn was far more interested in the last function. So long as Djeeta and her Party participated in the subjugation of a foe, the corpse of any enemies defeated would immediately produce a treasure chest. These could contain anything from golden coins to fully functional weapons, unique consumables, and even the Spirits of the monsters she had slain. These Spirits could then be slotted into her 'Summoning Grid', further enhancing the capabilities of her Party members and allowing her to summon them in battle.This was easily one of the most broken aspects of Djeeta's system, but, as it was ultimately derived from a game, there were plenty of downsides. Chief among them was the fact that she needed to do almost everything on her own, including enhancing weapons, summons, and even 'characters' through functions known as Uncapping and Upgrading. This was guaranteed to be an extremely time-consuming process, but, as there was a very real chance that she could 'summon' additional characters through her Gacha System, there was a lot to be excited about.Vahn had never played it himself, but he became aware of the existence of Granblue Fantasy during his attempts to locate the Record Fenrir's name was derived from. He had been a little surprised to learn that her name originated from the Record of a Video Game, but, after researching it quite a bit, Vahn had developed quite an interest in the peculiar skyfaring world. As a result, he knew that it was essentially a game that revolved around a Gacha System that allowed you to summon virtually every character, weapon, or summon that existed within the verse. There were literally thousands of each, so, while she was bound to struggle in the beginning, it was only a matter of time before the roster of Djeeta's 'Crew' expanded to include literal Gods.Unfortunately, even after completing a few basic missions, Djeeta was only able to get a single SSR weapon from her first 10-Consecutive Gacha Pull. This made it difficult to ascertain whether or not she could actually summon the 'characters' from her Record of origin, but, considering everything else functioned similarly to the game, Vahn had high hopes for her future. In fact, he almost wished he was in her shoes, as, despite disliking how game-like his own life could be at times, Vahn found the [Endless Granblue Fantasy System] rather novel.Fortunately, The Path had absolutely no limits, so, if he really wanted to, Vahn could develop his own System in a similar direction. For now, however, he was actually pretty content with the way things were. He had a clear path of progression for his own growth, and, though he found Djeeta's system very interesting, his own System Functions were inarguably more versatile. Despite this, he didn't really use them all that much, as, even without them, his power grew at a monstrous rate due to his own efforts.Vahn was already benefitting greatly just from the creation of new Templates, so, while he resolved himself to develop his own System Functions in the future, it was a secondary concern. For now, he would benefit the most from developing his Innates, his two primary focuses being the [Universal Mind] and his [Eyes of Truth]. These would invariably allow him to reach Tier 5, and, if he used them properly, Vahn knew he could even kill someone on the level of Ureko with a timely activation of his 'Oblivion' skill. He had confirmed long ago that injuries afflicted by his Oblivion could not be healed through conventional means, so, if he created a hole in someone's brain, heart, or even their Ego, it would never recover.With the goal of reaching the pinnacle of Tier 6 and stepping into the incomprehensible realm of Tier 7, Vahn knew the development of his Innates should be his highest priority. Thus, with the goal of pushing his [Universal Mind] to the next level, his last Template made use of a system that didn't exist within his memory. It was something he had come up with alongside Sis, and, though he used an existing 'character' as a point of reference for both appearance and personality, their system was something completely unique.It was no secret that Vahn had always enjoyed cooking, so much so that he still held the desire to one day obtain the most expensive cooking manual from the System Shop. For now, however, he was content with creating a System aptly titled the [Ultimate Culinary God System]. It was a unique System that allowed the user to analyze and process virtually any ingredient, and, by creating new dishes, they could qualitatively increase their parameters while simultaneously empowering their allies.Though there were diminishing returns from consuming the same dish over and over again, the fact the [Ultimate Culinary God System] allowed its user to create food capable of providing permanent buffs to their allies was truly monstrous. The only downside, if it could even be considered that, was that they needed to analyze and process every single ingredient in order to manually create recipes from scratch. As a result, they needed to be someone with an extreme passion for cooking, eating, and experimentation.When he was first considering characters to serve as inspiration for his Template, Vahn, very briefly, considered a woman named Mana Nakiri and her daughter, Erina Nakiri. They were in possession of a unique ability known as [God's Tongue], an Innate that drastically enhanced their sense of taste. It was considered the 'ultimate' ability in a Record purely focused on cooking, but, in the end, the two inheritors of the ability weren't particularly interesting characters. Fortunately, Vahn could easily just give it to someone else, so, without any hesitation, he bestowed both the [God's Tongue] and the [Ultimate Culinary God System] to a mischievous redhead named Rindo Kobayashi...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn planting flags years in advance...','Summer Zooey when?','Wow...never would have expected Vahn to choose a mischievous redhead over a troublesome blonde (OwO)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

While Yoruichi was lying unconscious at the side, her butt visibly swollen and body covered in sweat, Vahn was enjoying a lap pillow from Mira. At the same time, they were discussing which Templates would be most suitable, both for residing within the Little Garden and exploring the Tower beyond.Unsurprisingly, Mira's go-to suggestions revolved around her Record of origin, specifically the members of her original counterpart's Guild, Fairy Tail. More specifically, she was asking him to recreate the central cast, starting with important figures such as Mavis Vermillion and Zeref before working his way down the main cast.Though Vahn had no problem creating a Template for Mavis, as he always felt sorry for the rather tragic fairy-like girl, the idea of doing the same for Zeref didn't sit well with him. He never liked how manipulative the relationship between the two was, and, though he could easily create a version of Zeref without such character flaws, his subconscious bias would undoubtedly come into play.Despite this, Vahn felt that he 'should' create something like a 'reformed' version of Zeref, much as he had done for Madara. He needed to break himself out of the mentality that he was 'summoning' the characters for their original Records, so, while it made him a little uncomfortable, he needed to get over such things if he wanted to truly master the [Universal Mind]. After all, if he really wanted to, he could easily make a version of Zeref that possessed the personality, quirks, or characteristics of someone completely different.After creating a Template for the Law of Identity, Vahn had come to understand that there were virtually no limits to the types of Templates he could create. This was a simple fact, so, rather than only create characters based on his perception of them, he could literally create idealized versions of their original selves, mix and match traits from various fictional worlds, or even use them as the human Template for one of his Pokemon. He didn't have to create the characters as he remembered them. Rather, if he wanted them to become something truly unique, he needed to spend more time and effort in the Templating process.Imagining Erza with the characteristics of a Vanargandr and version of Happy with an 'Oozaru-Cat' transformation, a slightly wry yet intrigued smile spread across Vahn's face. He realized that, so long as he kept their unique traits in mind during the creation process, he could presumably determine which Innates his Templates possessed. After all, there was nothing preventing him from imagining a version of Natsu with Uchiha Bloodline and the ability to transform into a giant dragon. It might destroy the image he had of the original character, but, in the end, his Templates had nothing to do with any existing Record...---Deciding it would be best to create his new Templates after the departure of Yuri, Vahn met up with the woman in question the following morning at breakfast. This brought an immediate smile to his face, not because he was particularly happy to see her, but because it was always rather amusing to see just how much a Saiyan was capable of eating.With her cheeks stuffed like a chipmunk, Yuri briefly shifted her attention away from her food to see who had entered the dining hall. When she saw it was Vahn, a very subtle blush colored her cheeks, and, though she didn't stop eating, her pace slowed down quite a bit. This earned her a few laughs from the other diners while Evan, after shaking his head in milder exasperation, took the initiative to say, "We've already stayed longer than we should have. Once the Princess has eaten her fill, we'll be departing for the 30th Floor. Soo-Yun, however, has expressed an interest in staying behind..."Hearing Evan casually broach the subject without hesitation, Soo-Yun couldn't help but send a glare his way. At the same time, Yuri forced herself to swallow without bothering to chew, her expression turning into a potent frown as she plainly stated, "No. If I'm not allowed to stay with Vahn and help during his climb, others aren't allowed to. Why should Soo-Yun get to stay behind and play around in the Little Garden? I won't allow it."Though her words were spoken in a flat tone, the glowing of Yuri's eyes revealed just how serious she was. This caused both Evan and Soo-Yun to pale slightly. As for Vahn, he just took a seat at his usual spot, a relaxed smile on his face as he said, "Yuri is right. I understand your reasons, Soo-Yun, but I don't need the protection of Wolhaiksong. I appreciate your concerns, but there is no need to worry. It is only a matter of time before I reach the top of the Tower. The most Jahad and the Great Families can do is slow me down."Nodding her head in approval, Yuri deftly placed another piece of meat into her mouth, swallowing it down in a single gulp before adding, "Yeah. Have a little faith. Even Ureko put her trust in Vahn, so what are you worrying about? Besides, other than sleeping all day, what else can you do?"Frowning in response to Yuri's words, Soo-Yun wanted to say something in her defense but Vahn beat her to the punch, his voice stern as he said, "That is uncalled for, Yuri. Everyone has things they are good at, and it's not like you're the strongest person in the Tower. Only cowards and tyrants go out of their way to look down on people who are weaker than them. Don't let your jealousy dictate your words and actions. You're better than that."Though she couldn't help but frown in response to Vahn's words, Yuri ultimately exhaled a tired sigh, shoulders slumping ever so slightly as she matched Soo-Yun's gaze and said, "Sorry. I'm just a little annoyed that you got ahead of me..."Much like everyone else at the table, Soo-Yun was completely taken aback by how quickly Yuri had apologized. She was usually very obstinate about such things, so much so that most people would generally forget what she had done wrong by the time she was willing to say she was sorry.Like a father who had just witnessed the turning point in his troubled daughter's life, tears began to build in the corners of Evan's eyes as he silently uttered, "The Princess is finally starting to grow into a proper young lady...I never thought I would live to see the day..."Seeing how surprised everyone was, an annoyed pout marred Yuri's face as she began shoveling food into her mouth. Fortunately, as she had elected to steal the spot next to Vahn, she was in ideal petting distance. This allowed him to easily caress her head, and, though it made her feel more than a little embarrassed, a contented smile eventually found its way to Yuri's face...---After sending off Yuri and the remaining members of Wolhaiksong, Vahn promptly gathered most of the Little Garden's residents in the Emerald Grove. This was primarily to hear everyone's opinions, but, most importantly, it was an opportunity for everyone to welcome the newest members of their ever-growing community.Unsurprisingly, everyone had a personal bias towards the Records their Templates were originally inspired from. As a result, Roger ended up suggesting a version of Whitebeard in his prime while Goku, Ichigo, and Madara suggested Vegeta, Orihime, and Izuna respectively. This earned Ichigo quite a bit of teasing, but, as he had flusteredly pointed out, Orihime's powers would actually be very beneficial if they developed to the point they had in the original story.On that topic, Vahn pointed out that he could easily give Orihime's powers to someone else, and, though he had no problems generating Templates with their original personalities intact, he urged everyone to try and think outside of the box. There were virtually no limits to the form and function of his Templates so there was no need to restrain themselves. After all, he could create upwards of twenty additional Templates, sapient weapons, artifacts, and items included.Though Roger's only suggested change was an even stronger version of Whitebeard, everyone else, even Goku, seemed to seriously consider Vahn's words. As a result, the ordinarily airheaded Saiyan suggested creating the Dragon God Zalama and a Namekian of the Dragon Clan in order to try and replicate the Dragon Balls. As for Ichigo, he seemed to take the earlier teasing rather personally, so, rather than suggest a potential love interest, he proposed creating a Template of Yhwach or Sosuke Aizen, albeit without their evil inclinations.Vahn found it a little humorous that everyone was still suggesting Templates in accordance with their original Records, but, as there were some pretty interesting ideas mixed in, he was listening pretty intently until Sis suddenly suggested, (*Rather than a Template from an anime or manga, why not try and make one from a Light Novel or a Video Game? Didn't you enjoy that novel where the main character reincarnated as a Slime and eventually built a country of monsters? Why not create a Template with low power but infinite potential? After all, you can even create something like the Law of Identity. There is no reason you can't recreate powerful System Users or something along the lines of a Class System from an MMORPG.*)With Sis conveniently recalling the memories pertaining to what she was referencing, an intrigued smile spread across Vahn's face as he instantly understood her intentions. The Template she was suggesting was of a character who not only had the ability to predate and absorb the abilities of anything they had eaten, but, most importantly, they could bestow 'names of power' unto others.Though the thought of creating the character in question was rather intriguing, Vahn knew he could just as easily grant said abilities to another Template. The most important thing was that he would benefit greatly from their knowledge and experience, drastically increasing his own comprehension regarding Names of Power and the bestowal of Authority. Even this, however, wasn't as interesting as Sis' suggestion regarding the creation of a Template from a Video Game, specifically one with a comprehensive Class or Job System...More often than not, successful MMORPGs, Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, relied on systems that allowed players to freely swap between multiple classes. Few people wanted to be stuck playing as a single class, and, though it was often possible to create multiple characters, the time and effort they invested into their 'main' made most people apprehensive about starting over from scratch. To get around this, developers often built a multi-class or job system into their games, and, though this often required the player to start over from Level 1 in said class/job, the option of being able to outfit in unique gear and being able to swap back to a more powerful class kept most people invested.Vahn wasn't sure exactly how such a system would apply to a living person, but, as Sis had pointed out, he had already achieved the 'impossible' by creating a Template for the Law of Identity. There was no nothing preventing him from creating a Template that was able to freely change their Class, Job, and potentially even their Innates. This was something he would benefit greatly from, so, while he was still listening to everyone else's suggestions, Vahn's mind had been set abuzz with thoughts of creating powerful, reality-breaking, Templates...---Unaware of her Lord's plans at universal domination, a fatigued sigh escaped Phae's lips as she set aside her engraving tools and wiped a few beads of sweat from her brow. She was currently in the middle of a thirty-day probationary period that was supervised by none other than Graham Bell, the Teacher she had met back in Paradise Bay.Though the work wasn't exactly difficult, being supervised and monitored by several exceptionally powerful and intelligent people placed a heavy strain on both the mind and body. Fortunately, this wasn't enough to influence the quality of her work, earning her considerable praise from virtually every Teacher that had witnessed her production methods. Some were even calling her a talent that was only seen every ten-thousand-years, many extending invitations to join their specific research groups while others took the initiative to congratulate Graham for being the first to discover such a promising Disciple.Fortunately, though she was required to start off as an Apprentice, just like every other prospective member of the Workshop, Graham had already received approval from a Great Teacher to test Phae for the position of Head Disciple. This wasn't unprecedented within the history of the Workshop, so, less than five hours after she appeared on the 20th Floor, Phae was approached by Graham and his most trusted Disciples in order to discuss the specifics of her recruitment into the Workshop.In the end, Phae was forced to abandon her status as a Regular, but, considering she could easily climb the Tower without the permission of the Jahad Empire, it didn't really matter. Her only real concern was investigating the Workshop, learning its production methods, and working her way up the ranks until she had either become a Great Teacher or the literal head of the entire organization. This might be impossible for others, but, with her knowledge regarding the Five Major Realms and the actual origins of the Workshop, it was only a matter of time before she became one of the most influential figures within the organization. Thus, after a short break, she, once again, picked up her hammer, her sapphire-blue eyes shifting in a manner similar to a camera lens as she analyzed the production method provided to test the limits of her capabilities. Then, with a confident smile on her face, she raised her hand to produce a mystical multi-colored flame...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Imagining a swole Happy...Aye!','Rimuru-sensei!?','Phae's Innates...what could they be!?')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1828: Foundation