Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With Lotte's body producing a tremendous amount of steam, Vahn's room had become a veritable sauna by the time Sis chimed in to remind him of his previous engagement. Fortunately, even with less than an hour remaining until his scheduled duel, Vahn could produce as much additional time as 'necessary'. It was important to him that his partners' first experiences were both memorable and satisfying, so, once everything was said and done, Vahn had dedicated the better part of seven days tending to the trio of Lotte, Yuri, and Fenrir.Though seven days might seem like a lot, the final forty or so hours were spent almost entirely on relaxation and recovery. Vahn didn't want his relationship with Lotte to develop in the direction of a traditional 'Master' and 'Sub', so, in the wake of the rather climactic battle, he took the opportunity to acquaint her with anime, manga, and video games. He might have grown accustomed to women with masochistic inclinations, but, rather than produce another Theo or Lisanna, Vahn would rather see Lotte develop in a manner similar to Tomoe.She might not be the most beautiful or powerful woman in his harem, but, compared to virtually every other member, Tomoe was one of the most content. She was the type of woman who went with the flow of things, and, though she had numerous regrets about her past, she never allowed them to interfere with her enjoyment of the present. Instead, she proactively sought out new and interesting things to experience, never doubting the path she had chosen for herself.If Tomoe had any faults, it would be her obsessive yet slothful nature. She was the type of woman who would immerse herself in her interests, so much so that, without someone to pull her away, she would neglect everything else, personal hygiene included. Fortunately, this was overpowered by her desire to care for others, so, rather than allowing herself to waste away in the single-minded pursuit of whatever had garnered her interest, she made sure to set a proper example for X, Altria, and Tamamo to follow.Vahn's only regret regarding Tomoe was the fact that she had ultimately chosen to remain in his Realm. She had taken his words at face value when he expressed that his only desire was that she be happy and healthy, so, unless he 'needed' her at his side, she was content with staying in the Yokai District in order to watch over Tamamo and Suzuka. The thought of leaving them alone, even in a world with stagnant time, made her feel uneasy, so, unless he changed tunes and told her that he needed her, she would rather remain in the place that had become her home.Though too much contentedness could be a bad thing, Vahn felt that Tomoe had reached an ideal balance between productivity and leisure time. She was also 'extremely' faithful, so, even if he was gone for days, months, or even years at a time, he doubted she would mind. Instead, she would just greet him with a demure smile upon his return, and, unless he wanted to talk about it, she wouldn't even ask what he had been doing. This had always reminded Vahn of how the girls would greet him whenever he returned to the Hearth Manor, so, at times, he had found himself thinking that Tomoe was inordinately close to what he would consider an 'ideal' woman.As much as he enjoyed traveling with his family, friends, and loved ones, Vahn was well aware of the fact that his progress was greatly inhibited by their presence. The only thing more deleterious to his progress was himself, so, while he would never go out of his way to force the people around him to change, Vahn would rather have more Tomoe-like women in his life than Mordred's, Theo's, or even Asuna's. He had nothing against their heartfelt desire to travel alongside and support him, but, time and again, he had demonstrated that this was simply 'impractical'. His progress was simply too fast, so, as much as he enjoyed their company, Vahn would rather they devote themselves to something more than just the fulfillment of his ambitions...Fortunately, despite having very little exposure to such things, Lotte was quite taken with watching anime and snuggling up with him on a comfortable sofa. It helped that he could rather easily prove that, despite the many fantastical elements present within, each of the fictional worlds they viewed were places that could, in one form or another, be visited. This made the viewing experience all the more exciting, as, rather than simply observing the lives of fictional characters, you were essentially spying on the lives of very real people. This viewpoint allowed the viewer to become infinitely more invested in the lives of the people on screen, so much so that Vahn had seen some of the girls get genuinely upset whenever something ill-fated happened to characters they had taken an interest in.To that end, Vahn introduced Lotte to the concept of Actualization by delving into an anime called 'Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!'. Her nature had reminded him of one of the title's primary Heroines, a masochistic knight named Dustiness Ford Lalatina, so, after binge-watching the first 10 episodes, they rewatched the first season, this time with one of his Templates arbitrarily introduced to the story.As much as he enjoyed influencing the story directly, Vahn had come to realize that it was infinitely more interesting to create Templates and allow them to act independently. This allowed him to view the changes they had made to the world retroactively, and, so long as he didn't tap into it, he could seal the knowledge and experiences of his Templates to avoid 'spoilers'.Though the first viewing had been pretty entertaining, it was difficult to compete with a version that had been modified by one of his Templates. Not only had the tone of the story changed drastically, but, thanks to his Template's guidance, the main character transitioned from being a perverted idiot to a fairly dependable hero. This surprised even Vahn, as, more often than not, his Templates quickly supplanted the main character of a story, drastically altering the course of history as a result of their incontestible might.Attributing the development to the main character's, Kazuma's, luck, Vahn watched as his Template became something of a mentor for the party of would-be heroes. He only appeared briefly in a few episodes, and, after applying some 'spartan training' to the main protagonist, he promptly departed the starting city of Axel after deposing its Governor. His next appearance was at the very end of the first season when Kazuma's party, shortly after their defeat of a mechanical behemoth known as the Mobile Fortress: Destroyer, heard rumors regarding the King of Belzerg being forced to abdicate his throne. The scene that followed showed Vahn's Template smiling in the background as a young girl with golden hair sat issuing orders to various nobles from atop an inordinately lavish throne...Due to the way the episode was structured, casual viewers would be led to believe that Vahn's Template was some villainous mastermind plotting the events of the second season from behind the scenes. In actuality, he had spent his off-screen time traveling around and eliminating many of the more corrupt politicians, and, after refusing the offer of his daughter's hand in marriage, Vahn's Template agreed to serve as her Chamberlain on the grounds that the King accede his position and authority. There were numerous reasons for the King to agree to this proposal, but, more important than any other was the fact that Vahn's Template had won over the entirety of the Crimson Demon Clan due to his extensive knowledge and his ability to casually vaporize a mountain using Explosion Magic.In essence, Vahn's Template had secured an absolute position of power and authority in the span of a single, ten-episode, season of anime. Infinitely more surprising was the fact that he hadn't built a harem in that same amount of time. Instead, he ended up taking a liking to a raven-haired woman named Sena, a Royal Prosecutor he had encountered shortly after his arrival in Belzerg. What made this even stranger was the fact that the woman was both an 'ice queen' and what some might refer to as a 'BL Aficionado'. His Template seemed to find these traits rather amusing, so, over the course of several months, he ended up whittling down the delusional woman's defenses until she stopped picturing him with various men and started imagining herself as a participant in her fantasies.Though none of this was displayed on-screen, Vahn had unlimited access to all the knowledge and experiences of his Templates. As a result, he knew that his Template had actually considered inciting relationships with quite a few members of the Crimson Demon Clan, but, after failing to teach them even a marginal amount of common sense, he ultimately abandoned the idea. This caused a few of the senior members of the clan to come up with the title 'Platonic Great Sage', but, understanding they didn't mean it as an insult, he just went with the flow in order to prevent them from coming up with an even stranger title. This ended up being the correct choice, as, around that same time, the youngest member of the clan, an adorable little girl named Komekko, had taken to referring to him as the 'Super Cuddly Demon of Infinite Warmth and Headpats'...---As much as he enjoyed watching anime alongside various beauties, Vahn decided to wrap things up when Yuri began pestering him about creating a Template to reside within a manga where the main character was a young boy forced to endure the teasing of a number of 'onee-sans'. She seemed to enjoy this particular theme quite a bit, but, out of consideration for the mental states of himself and his Template, Vahn tended to avoid actualizing any worlds where he was bound to suffer some form of mental damage.Fortunately, so long as he allowed her to periodically cuddle a younger version of himself, Yuri was relatively easy to manage. Thus, after an awkward yet admittedly enjoyable bath, he had everyone gather in the kitchen to enjoy a meal and discuss their plan of action moving forward. He was well aware of the events that had transpired over the last twenty-four hours, so, to that end, he started off by saying, "It seems like you lucked out, Yuri. At present, our foes are considering a competition of sorts between the Aldrnari and Jahad Empires. So long as you're okay with being labeled a traitor by the common denizens of the Tower, you're more than welcome to participate as a representative of my delegation."Though she was excited by the prospect of being able to participate in the coming battle, Yuri did her best to appear serious as she asked, "Is there actually a need to accept their terms? What if they try something sneaky in the middle of the competition? I don't want you to put everyone at risk just to provide me a chance to cut loose."Waving his hand in a dismissive manner, Vahn attempted to allay Yuri's concerns, saying, "I'm a man of my word, sure, but that doesn't mean I'll sit idly by as my enemies attempt to play me. Even if it's someone like Gustang, they won't be able to take action without me taking notice. After that, there isn't a force in this Tower that can prevent me from seeking recompense. In fact, depending on how egregious their plot, today might very well conclude with the fall of the Jahad Empire. It wouldn't be the first time I destroyed a system of government...I don't take kindly to people targeting my family, friends, and loved ones..."Though he felt a considerable amount of guilt regarding his haste in the Nasuverse, Vahn had never once regretted his decision to effectively conquer the world. This, combined with the notion that he could always fix things once he ascended to the Divine Realm, allowed him to move forward in spite of his fears and apprehensions. This was simply another step in his journey, so, even if he fumbled a bit here and there, he wouldn't let it prevent him from moving forward. He also didn't want to keep holding the people around him back, so, even if it ultimately forced him to deal with pain and loss, he was willing to bear anything so long as it helped to ensure the happiness of the people he cared about...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Have I mentioned that Tomoe is one of my favorite characters in FGO?','The banes and boons of being able to produce Templates...','This is a dangerous way of thinking...unless, of course, you truly possess the ability to reach the pinnacle...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With only a few minutes remaining until the twenty-four-hour deadline, the temperature around the Sword Altar was steadily increasing as Hana, annoyed by the fact that Vahn had yet to arrive, huffily remarked, "The impudence of the Sage Dragon Emperor knows no bounds...are we certain he hasn't simply run away?"Laughing awkwardly in response to Hana's words, Han ceased playing with his notoriously unruly bangs, answering, "I trust my daughter's judgment. Besides, the Sage Dragon Emperor has proven himself a man of his word time and again. If I had to make a guess, I would wager he is intending to teleport into our midst the moment twenty-four-hours have passed."Hearing the word 'wager', Eduan's ears twitched, the briefest hint of a smile developing across his otherwise apathetic face as he flatly stated, "I will wager the 94th Floor against the Sage Dragon Emperor arriving on time..."With a wry smile developing across his face, Han was about to refuse the wager when Hana chimed in, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes as she promptly answered, "You're on! However, instead of a Floor you don't actually care about, I want the Flame of Fiama...!"Though it was impossible for most people to detect, everyone present could see Eduan's perfectly manicured brows rise ever so slightly as he remarked, "It's been ten-thousand-years, Hana...are you still hung up on-"With gold and scarlet flames erupting from her body, Hana's expression became extremely severe as she warned, "Don't you dare finish that sentence..."Closing his eyes, an imperceptible sigh escaped Eduan's slightly parted lips before he ultimately answered, "Unfortunately, the Flame of Fiama is no longer in my possession. One of my naughtier children ended up cleaning out my private collection. Assuming he hasn't been killed by another member of my family, I imagine it is currently hidden away in a location even High Rankers might not be able to access. He always was a clever child."Though she was extremely annoyed by the revelation, Hana was equally surprised by the fact that Eduan was actually saying something positive about a member of his family. He generally paid very little attention to anything outside of his own interests, so, more often than not, his children would actually have to reintroduce themselves whenever they met him. There were very few exceptions to this, and, according to rumors, there were even times when he would forget the names of women he had been married to for hundreds of years...Recovering from her shock, Hana asked the question that was everyone's mind, chiefly, "Does this 'clever child' have a name?"Adopting the slightest of smiles, a glimmer of amusement could be seen in Eduan's electric blue eyes as he answered, "Khun." in a curt tone. This earned him a hateful glare from Hana, but, before she could lash out and demand a serious answer, Hon drew everyone's attention, saying, "The Sage Dragon Emperor approaches..."Almost immediately after these words had fallen, a nearly indiscernible spatial ripple appeared a few meters off the ground, followed by a solemn voice stating, "Not bad. It would seem your little power-up has increased your sensitivity quite a bit..."Though he could have remained immaterial, Vahn punctuated his words by manifesting near the exact center of the vast, circular, chamber. Then, with a slight frown developing across his face, he met Hana's glimmering vermillion eyes, adding, "It's no wonder you've been having trouble using the Phoenix's flames...tell me, do you enjoy playing the part of Ilarde's patsy? Are you satisfied with living the life of a 'convenient tool'...?"Glowering in response to Vahn's words, Hana attempted to manifest a Baang formed from scarlet flames, but, before she was able to, a gentle voice in the back of her mind whispered, "No." before promptly throttling her connection to the flame's source. Immediately thereafter, a veritable pillar of golden flames erupted from her palm as an androgynous voice roared, "Release me! I will burn that man until not even a memory remains...!"Following the outburst that only Hana could hear, a complex emblem formed from vibrant golden flames appeared behind her body. At a glance, this emblem was similar to a magic circle, but, rather than being comprised of geometric shapes and symbols, the 'core' depicted a realistic-looking crow with vibrant golden feathers and three legs.Clenching her teeth, the shimmering golden hanfu on Hana's forehead began to gradually diminish as she fought to gain control of her own flames. This earned her a concerned look from Han, but, as this was far from the first time they had seen her lose control, Hon and Eduan simply observed from the side, veils of Shinsu protecting their bodies.With the Law of Identity helping to narrate each person's thoughts, Vahn couldn't resist shaking his head as he asked, "I gave you twenty-four-hours to make preparations for our duel and this is what you greet me with? It's no wonder the Tower exists in its current state. This is just sad..."Though there was a lot more he could say, Vahn decided to nip one of his bigger problems in the bud, his expression hardening as he raised his hand, seemingly seizing empty air. To the surprise of everyone present, the figure of a raven-haired woman spontaneously appeared in his hand, a mix of incredulity and fear on her face as he asked, "I'm guessing this wasn't a part of your plan?"Before the woman could even gag a response, a wave of crimson-black flames erupted from Vahn's hand, instantaneously enveloping her body. This caused Hana to produce a veritable tidal wave of golden flames, shouting, "Nooooo...!" at the top of her voice. Unfortunately, other than singing the thinner sections of Vahn's clothing, the golden flames had absolutely no effect on him. Rather, due to her inability to control them properly, she ended up scorching the back of the struggling woman, incinerating much of her dress and instantaneously reducing large chunks of her flesh to pure white ash.Raising his brows, Vahn increased the potency of his own flames, extinguishing those of the Golden Crow before subsequently enveloping what remained of the woman's cauterized form. This caused Hana to immediately regain her senses, but, before she was able to charge forward and attempt a less destructive means of providing assistance, the woman promptly dissolved into motes of black ash. Then, without minding the other three Family Leaders, Vahn moved to meet Hana's attack, his palm moving towards her head as her hand advanced like a spear towards his heart.Confident in her immortality, Hana made no attempt to evade Vahn's attack. Instead, she channeled as much Shinsu as possible into her attack, tearfully exclaiming, "True Flame Manifestation - Golden Crow's Spear of Annihilation...!"Though his palm had been able to make contact with Hana's head, Vahn felt as though he had been caught in a supernova as golden light abruptly covered his vision. This was immediately replaced by darkness, but, thanks to his extrasensory capabilities, he was still able to perceive the world around him as his body was hurled at near-lightspeed through several natural and artificial structures lining the 100th Floor.Fortunately, thanks to the unique structure of the Tower, Vahn wasn't actually sent flying hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Instead, he ended up smashing into the nigh-indestructible barrier that prevented people from simply tunneling their way out of the Tower and into the inter-dimensional space surrounding it. Even this, however, was slightly cracked by Hana's attack, as, despite being a Tier 4, she was able to demonstrate power comparable to a Tier 5 thanks to her Authority and the inheritance she had received from two Divine Spirits.With his body quickly regenerating, Vahn briefly allowed his body to be pulled along by the molten stone escaping the massive hole generated by Hana's attack, muttering, "I suppose this is what I get for feeling guilty whenever I see a woman crying...hahahaha..."Initially, Vahn had been intending to tank Hana's attack without allowing it to damage him, but, the moment he saw the tears in her eyes, a seed of guilt instantaneously sprouted in his heart. This was easily his greatest weakness, but, so long as he didn't acknowledge that his opponent had the right to kill him, he didn't have to worry about being defeated. At most, they would be able to annihilate his body, but, as he had proven time and again, that was far from enough to keep him down...Before emerging from his personal pool of golden lava, Vahn shifted his attention towards the sky, his view obscured by an ethereal golden crow that seemed to cover the entire heavens. At the very center of its forehead, he could see Hana glaring at him in a suit of armor that was clearly inspired by the spirit she had manifested. If he had to guess, it was similar in grade to the Raiment of a God, as, rather than being comprised entirely of metal, the connecting fabric and chainmail were entirely composed of violent golden flames.Sensing Vahn's gaze wandering across her body, the resentment in Hana's eyes became even more extreme as she asked, "Why? Why did you kill Ilarde? She was the only family I had left! How could be so cruel and heartless!?"Though the wall of the Tower was steadily melting around him, Vahn maintained a calm expression as he answered, "You know, deep in your heart, the answer to that question. I am sorry for your loss, but, so long as that woman drew breath, anyone who does not pander to her is bound to suffer. If it will make you feel better, you are free to continue trying to burn me. However, unless you sincerely believe she had done nothing deserving of death, your flames will not be able to affect me..."Demonstrating this point, Vahn formed a Baang using Hana's own flames before pressing it to his exposed chest, extinguishing the highly compressed ball of golden flames without leaving so much as a blemish on his skin. This drew attention to the fact that he was practically naked, but, thanks to the contract she had made with the 21st Floor's Guardian, Hana simply frowned as the golden crow surrounding her body flapped its wings, instantaneously melting a large section of the Tower's wall.While his statement had done very little to diminish Hana's hatred towards him, the calming energy Vahn had previously transferred into her mind made it impossible for her to simply ignore them. He also knew she was well aware of some of Ilarde's crimes, but, due to the latter being her only family member, she had always been quick to absolve her of any guilt. After all, Ilarde was also the mother of every single mainline descendant of the Yeon Family, so, without her, the family would eventually cease to be unless Hana took it upon herself to personally extend the line...Emerging from the veritable river of molten stone, Vahn inspected himself to confirm that Hana's flames weren't doing anything before manifesting a replacement outfit. He didn't particularly care about being seen naked, but, for the sake of his image, he donned a suit of ivory white armor that matched the version commonly worn by Artoria. This included a fur-lined cape, but, as a personal preference, his gauntlets resembled the claws of a dragon rather than something more traditional.With his preparations finished, Vahn turned to face towards the seemingly endless stream of flames, his eyes shifting from a vigorous aquamarine to a luminous golden hue dominated by abyssal black pupils. Then, inspired by the experiences of his Templates in Actualized World of Fairy Tail, a toothy grin spread across his face as he exhaled the remnant Shinsu from his lungs. Immediately after that, the endless stream of golden flames began to flow toward his pursed lips, a swirling vortex forming as he began condensing the energy from Hana's attack into a single, highly compressed, Baang...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Clever girl...','Tiamat would be proud...(&gt;,...,&lt;)...!','Vahn got that gud succ...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With so much chaos occurring around them, it didn't take long for Yuri and Lotte to hear about what had taken place following their departure. They had even received a notification to report to the 1st Army Corps' flagship, but, rather than obeying the emergency summons, Yuri immediately contacted Vahn to have him teleport them to his side. This led to a great deal of complaining from the raven-haired beauty, but, after explaining the situation, the conversation quickly shifted to her begging him to let her participate in the coming battle.Though it would be a lot easier to fight on his own, Vahn ultimately agreed to Yuri's request on the premise that she only fights when he isn't preoccupied with an opponent of his own. The last thing he needed was her becoming a hostage while he was distracted fighting numerous Family Leaders, so, unless the enemy came up with a format that allowed for multiple 'matches', he was determined to settle things with his own strength.Yuri wasn't particularly enthused by the insinuation that she was in the way, but, understanding he was just worried about her, she ultimately agreed. At the same time, however, she promised herself that, if she were given the opportunity to fight, she would do everything in her power to prove she wasn't a liability. She might not be the strongest, but, even if she had to put her life on the line, she would prove she wasn't someone who needed protecting...---Though a part of him had been tempted to rest in the middle of the city, effectively demonstrating just how unconcerned he was by their movements, a larger part of Vahn didn't feel like dealing with the hassle of numerous people interrupting his rest and relaxation. Now that he was doing his best to avoid relying on the Little Garden, his recreational time had become especially precious, so, after stirring up the proverbial hornet's nest, he asked Gluttony to teleport them all the way to the 199th Floor, far beyond the reach of anyone in the Jahad Empire.Like most Floors beyond the 134th, the 199th was a world of perpetual darkness. Despite this, it was actually quite beautiful, as, dotting the sky, countless bioluminescent Shinheuh could be seen flying high above the untamed wildness that dominated much of the Floor. From a distance, it was almost like seeing a time-lapse of the universe's development, and, so long as you didn't venture too close, it was easily one of the most visually impressive sights in the entire Tower...Under normal circumstances, trespassing one of the 'Frontier Floors' of the Tower was tantamount to committing suicide. The countless Shinheuh that called the Floor home were drawn to powerful energy signatures, so, the moment an outsider appeared, they would cease in their consumption of one another in order to be the first to devour said prey. The only relatively safe area for newcomers were the complex pathways found in what many referred to as the Middle Tower. This was the route created by the Tower to test Irregulars, and, prior to the 'Age of the First Men', an era predating the Jahad Empire by millions of years, it was virtually impossible to venture into the wilds beyond.Fortunately, not that it would have mattered in the grand scheme of things, Vahn's contract with gluttony allowed him to freely trespass Floors without needing to worry about being swarmed by functionally endless waves of Shinheuh. He could even camp out in the middle of a Shinheuh Nest, and, so long as he didn't go out of his way to antagonize them, most Shinheuh would simply stare at him with curiosity before returning to their business.With his contract extending to everyone bearing his Familia Crest, Vahn was able to place down a small cottage without having to worry about a mountain-sized fish harassing them. This gave the 199th Floor a certain charm, and, so long as you didn't mind the occasional drizzle of multi-colored Shinsu, the result of Shinheuh dying overhead, it was actually quite peaceful...---Though there were still fifteen or so hours remaining until his battle with Hon, Vahn was keeping a close eye on the developments taking place on the 100th Floor. He wasn't particularly worried that they might develop a strategy capable of defeating him, but, retaining the lessons of Tsubaki, Loki, Eva, and Scathatch, Vahn knew it was never wise to underestimate his opponents. People, especially those who were desperate, were capable of virtually anything. He had even seen a relatively normal person shatter a god-like being's teeth with a single punch, so, at the very least, he wanted to make sure his adversaries weren't conspiring against the exploration group in a desperate attempt to gain leverage against him.Fortunately, even though their most recent meeting had ended on a fairly awkward note, Senna was working with Adori to prevent things from escalating to an all-out war. They were determined to do everything in their power to prevent a civil war from breaking out, so, rather than manipulating the flow of information to present him as a dissident against the Empire, they were framing the current incident as a personal matter between himself and the Great Family. The last thing they needed was millions of people rallying to a call that had never been given, so, as much as possible, they wanted to downplay the situation so that it couldn't be used as an excuse to incite a rebellion...With thoughts of the future plaguing his mind, Vahn was genuinely surprised to hear a knock at his door. His room wasn't exactly a restricted area, so, more often than not, people could come and go at their leisure.As that thought crossed his mind, a light chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat, as, without waiting for his response, the door promptly opened to reveal a smiling Yuri and a cowering Lotte. This was especially amusing, as, despite being much larger, Lotte was doing her best to try and hide behind her comparably petite counterpart.Adopting a knowing smile, Vahn gently poked the 'slumbering' Fenrir, compelling her to sit up from his lap as he remarked, "I was wondering what the two of you were up to. I guess this explains why Mikoto decided to hole herself up in my study..."Though his words caused Lotte to flinch, Yuri managed to suppress any feelings of awkwardness by laughing light-heartedly and saying, "To be fair, we had intended to act before you went off to pick a fight. How were we supposed to know you would use the opportunity when we were away to do just that? Now, be honest and tell Lotte how she looks. Don't sugarcoat your words. Keep it simple."Following her statement, Yuri dragged Lotte through the door before promptly positioning her to stand near the exact center of the room. Then, before stepping away, she whispered something into the demure giantess' ear before punctuating her words with a rather crisp smack to the behind. This caused Lotte to stand at attention, hands pinned to her sides as she raised her bright red face for all to see.Though he felt this wasn't the most suitable timing for such an event, Vahn maintained a smile as he looked Lotte up and down. She was currently wearing a rather thick grey sweater, but, unlike a conventional garment intended to protect against the cold, her exposed shoulders indicated that her back was equally as exposed. His nose could also detect traces of a 'womanly' aroma, so, even without taking a peek to confirm, he could guess that Lotte was currently going commando.Before vocalizing his thoughts, Vahn met Lotte's gaze, the edges of his smile curling up noticeably as he asked, "Can you turn around for a moment?"Despite her face becoming dangerously red, so much so that a small amount of steam began to rise from her body, Lotte ultimately complied with Vahn's request. This caused the latter's eyes to widen quite a bit, and, almost immediately thereafter, he found himself swallowing as a result of a sudden tightness in his throat.As he had suspected, Lotte's sweater had a very low cut. What he hadn't expected was that the cut went so low that it actually exposed her venus dimples and a tantalizing glimpse of her intergluteal cleft. If someone were to tug the form-fitting fabric, just a little, her rather ample bottom would be completely exposed, so, despite being more clothed than usual, Lotte's current attire was infinitely more appealing than normal.Though some might be put off by Lotte's 202cm height, Vahn was someone who had deviated so far on the 'opposite' end of the spectrum that the thought of bedding an inordinately tall woman was actually a refreshing concept. He could also freely modify his shape and size to accommodate his partner, so, after staring directly at Lotte's bottom for the better part of a full minute, he raised his gaze to meet the bashful beauty's hazel-brown eyes, admitting, "You look amazing." in the most sincere tone he could manage.With even more steam rising from her body, Lotte buried her face into her hands, the tips of her ears turning crimson as she meekly replied, "Thank you..."Finding the twin-tailed beauty's reaction rather adorable, an affectionate yet amused smile spread across Vahn's face. Before he could say anything further, however, Yuri, who had been standing by, promptly pulled at the fabric clinging to Lotte's bottom. This revealed a bright red handprint on her left butt cheek, but, even more noticeable than that were the words 'do' and 'me' scrawled atop the two pliant mounds...Though Vahn was at a complete loss, Lotte seemed to have spent part of the past couple of hours rehearsing, as, immediately following Yuri's actions, she bent forward slightly, arching her back with both hands on her rump. This placed her secret garden on full display, but, as if that wasn't enough to emphasize her intentions, she took things a step further by pulling at her own flesh with enough force to separate her glistening, noticeably steamy, folds. Then, in a voice suffused with equal parts passion and nervousness, she openly stated, "I want it...please, make me your woman..."Under normal circumstances, Vahn would have questioned Lotte regarding her uncertainty about leaving the Tower, but, now that she had made her intentions 'transparently' clear, he would have to be an 'ass' to question her conviction in the present moment. Thus, after a moment of hesitation so slight that it couldn't be quantified using conventional means, Vahn's figure vanished from atop his bed, reappearing behind Lotte in an instant. This caused Yuri to burst out laughing, but, seeing him rapidly grow to more than 210cm in height, it didn't take long for her to fall silent, swallowing hard before nervously remarking, "Don't go overboard..."Understanding the thoughts going through the raven-haired beauty's mind, Vahn sent her a playful wink before returning his attention to the visibly befuddled Lotte. She had seen him transform quite a number of times, but, for reasons she couldn't fully understand, she had never considered that he might transform in order to 'accommodate' her physique. This made her feel strangely moved, but, having seen him naked quite a number of times, she was also a little fearful that he would tear her apart. He wasn't exactly small in his default form, so, seeing him suddenly grow in size, she couldn't help feeling nervous...Fortunately for Lotte, Vahn's understanding of the female form could be said to be near-perfect. He was more aware of her limits than she was, so, despite growing to a size where he could easily hold her in his arms, his not-so-little brother had defaulted to a form perfectly suited to ensuring her the greatest amount of pleasure. This was a little larger than what she could actually tolerate, but, given her masochistic tendencies, he knew she would enjoy it more if she felt like her insides were being pried open. With that in mind, he skipped the usual foreplay, his glans prying open her surprisingly tight entrance as he wrapped his trunk-like arms around her body, his right hand roughly gripping her left breast as he craned her head back to seal her lips...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'The real question is...Yuri vs Adori or Yuri vs Han...?','Only Vahn would treat the Frontier Floors as a place to relax xD...','Lotte be like, "Read between the lines..."')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1989: Ideal