Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

As much as he enjoyed having a bit of leisure time, it wasn't long before Vahn had to kick Yurin out of the Little Garden. She still had a lot of personal matters to resolve within the Tower, and, despite transplanting a large portion of their population, there were quite a number of Ha Family members remaining within the Tower. This included various branch families, so, after persistently refusing her challenge for the better part of two weeks, Vahn returned her to the Ha Family Estate in an effort to continue his own journey.Unfortunately, while it had been surprisingly easy to deal with Yurin, convincing Blossom to remain in the Little Garden was inordinately difficult. Rather, much like the various Fae he had encountered throughout the Records, she didn't like to be apart from him. Thus, at least for the time being, Vahn had gained himself a flotilla of pink and burgundy-haired beauties, seven of which could classify as lolis while the other two, including Enne, appeared as normal, albeit monstrously attractive, young women.While the phrase 'flotilla' might seem a little peculiar when describing a group of people, seeing the girls orbit around him wearing animal pajamas and hugging oversized pillows was quite the sight to behold. To some, it seemed like they were trying to protect him, but, were he to idle for any amount of time, they would slowly gravitate towards him until he eventually became the entire group's hug pillow. Even Enne was no exception to this, and, thanks to some 'careful guidance' from her mother, combined with the fact he had kept his promise, there had already been instances where she acted remarkably, yet awkwardly, bold.Simply put, Vahn found himself in a covetous yet troublesome position, as, for a variety of reasons, the Eurasia Family was extremely attached to him. Not only had he 'cured' their condition, but, more importantly, he had made the 'mistake' of bedding Soo Yun. This not only demonstrated he had no aversion to their 'physical peculiarities', but, unlike the majority of people who actively sought them out, he didn't view them with predatory or exploitative intent. Instead, he genuinely wanted them to be happy, so much so that he would disregard his own comfort just so they could rest peacefully...---Detecting a faint yet intoxicating aroma, Vahn existed from his dreamscape to find an inordinately small butt covered in frilly white panties just a few centimeters away from his face. There were no traces of moisture present anywhere on the pristine white fabric, yet, in spite of this, his body was heating up at a rapid rate as the owner of the aforementioned bottom issued a mischievous giggle before saying, "You woke up too fast. I won't be able to educate them properly if you're always on such high alert..."Either as an attempt to distract or silence him, the inordinately petite woman, Blossom, punctuated her words by promptly sitting up. As a result, her bottom came to rest squarely on his face, a cutesy gasp emanating from her throat in the process. This allowed her exceptionally fragrant pheromones to directly invade his senses, but, having none of this, Vahn elicited a startled squeal from the pink-haired girl by sitting up and saying, "So this was why Eunjoo and Nari were doing their best to keep me distracted..."With Blossom awkwardly positioned between them, legs floundering around, Vahn was able to stare directly at the guilty-looking Enne before passing his gaze over each of her accomplices. Every time his eyes met theirs, they would immediately look away with guilt-ridden expressions, but, thanks to the Law of Identity, he knew the only person genuinely bothered by the current situation was Enne. Everyone else was either troubled by the fact their plan had failed or that they might not be able to 'capture' him even with their most extreme methods...Understanding the concerns of the girls, a tired sigh escaped Vahn's throat as he ignored the fact that Blossom was still between them, hugging Enne's waist as he said, "Listen. I understand your desire to increase your population, but there are other ways of going about it. Besides, you don't even have to remain Mares if you don't want to. If necessary, I can even create-"Interrupting before he could finish, Enne asked, "Do you hate me...?" in an inordinately meek tone. This caused the tired expression on Vahn's face to turn in a wry smile, and, for a brief moment, he nearly released another sigh until Blossom chimed in to say, "If we're not going to continue, please stop breathing on me. Also, I'd prefer it if you released me sooner, rather than later. As much as I'm enjoying your 'thick' and 'manly' aroma, I'll turn stupid if any more blood rushes to my head."Releasing the inordinately petite Family Leader from her fleshy prison, Vahn was about to continue where he left off when Enne, still straddling his waist, performed a 'guts pose' as she monotonously asserted, "Leave it to me...I might be inexperienced...but I will do my best to convince you..."Offering a smile in response to the woman's bravado, Vahn softly uttered, "That isn't really the issue here..." before shifting his gaze to the expectant-looking Blossom and adding, "I've already told you about my intentions after I depart the Tower. Even if-"Smiling even more radiantly, Blossom decided to interject before he could finish, stating, "We know. Still, at least for the time being, we wish to be with you. You presented a solution to a problem that has plagued us since time immemorial. Even if we one day go on to expand our numbers in another world, that is a matter for the future. For now, our place is here. Even if it's just for a single night, we wish to create happy memories with the man who liberated us from eternal darkness...the kind and gentle God who sees us as more than just 'convenient tools'..."Despite her sickly pink aura, Vahn was able to discern the sincerity contained within Blossom's tone. Unfortunately, just as he was looking around to gauge the reactions of everyone else, she had to go and ruin things by appending, "Besides, Yuri already spilled the beans regarding her rather drastic increase in strength. There aren't many energies as easy to manipulate as Shinsu, so, once we leave the Tower, we'll be weak and defenseless. What if some big scary men try to sink their teeth into us the moment you avert your eyes~? I have a fair amount of experience dealing with such individuals, but I'd rather spare my daughters from having to endure such abuse~."Mistakenly believing he had grown accustomed to Blossom's shamelessness, Vahn found himself at a complete loss for words. To make matters even worse, he was well aware of some of the traumas she had experienced prior to entering the Tower. It was her past that compelled him to protect both her and her children, so, hearing her casually mention the possibility of something happening once they leave the Tower, he suddenly felt a considerable amount of pressure. Sure, he might be able to 'fix things' retroactively, but, were he to leave them susceptible to experiencing such a tragedy, guilt would be the least of his concerns...Furrowing his brows, Vahn stared directly into Blossom's heart-shaped pupils, his tone somewhat grim as he said, "I don't like being manipulated like this..."Though his words were enough to cause everyone else to feel tense, Blossom simply returned a smile as she smoothly answered, "I know. Don't worry, I'm used to people viewing me as a monster. If it's for the sake of my daughters' happiness, I don't mind being hated. Just make sure you direct all your hatred to me, okay~?"Seeing Blossom's aura transition from a vibrant pink to a far more muted version of the same color, Vahn, as per usual, couldn't help feeling guilty. He felt as though he had ruined the mood, and, as a result of her mother's words, Enne took it upon herself to grasp his hand, considerable worry visible in her eyes as she pleaded, "Please...don't hate mother...she isn't a bad person...she's just...dumb...?"Seemingly confused by what she should say to try and convince him, Enne tilted her head adorably to the side as Blossom, unperturbed by her daughter's remark, simply giggled. This left Vahn feeling even more exasperated, but, understanding they couldn't have pulled this off without assistance, he briefly linked his senses with Mikoto to find her, Yuri, and Fenrir observing the event from the space between Axes of Reality...Were it not for the fact Enne was holding his hands between hers, Vahn wouldn't have been able to resist the urge to comb through his own hair. Instead, a flat laugh emanated from his throat as he extricated his hands from her grasp and promptly sprawled out on the bed. Then, in response to a sudden sensation against her bottom, Enne's face became bright red as she instinctually attempted to close her thighs only to end up straddling him even more closely.Noticing her daughter's reaction, the smile on Blossom's face became massive, so much so that she could barely contain herself when Vahn dully mused, "I'm not going to hate anyone..." before trying to add a remark about his fate with inordinately petite women. Unfortunately, before he could utter so much as a single additional syllable, his mouth was promptly sealed by something indescribably soft, warm, and fragrant.Though his first instinct was to dislodge her a second time, Vahn surprised Blossom quite a bit by pinning her legs with his hands. Then, before she could begin her 'lesson', he decided to teach her one of his own by promptly placing her panties into his Inventory. This caused her eyes to widen a considerable amount, but, before she could even think to protest, a loud yelp emanated from her throat, followed by her placing trembling hands on his chest for support.Feeling sudden and intense waves of pleasure spread through her body with horrifying momentum, Blossom's expression transitioned from a smile to a pained and desperate look as she ultimately fell forward, eyes closed as she exclaiming moaned, "What...what is this...!? This isn't...Nnnnn!? This isn't normal at all...!"Ignoring the outcry, Vahn casually changed the size and shape of his tongue as he pried open the confounded beauty's incredibly pliant yet extremely adhesive inner walls. Then, just as she inhaled a deep breath to try and speak further, he molded the tip of his tongue to a point, expertly probing a place that shouldn't be reachable under normal circumstances.Feeling her body seize against her will, a large volume of drool flowed from Blossom's mouth as an even greater volume of love juices erupted from her lower body. She felt as though his tongue had penetrated all the way to her belly button, and, for a brief moment, she was worried that he might have found a way to go 'even further beyond'.As that thought crossed her mind, accompanied by speckles of light entering her vision, Blossom felt as though her world had suddenly turned upside down. In reality, Vahn had decided to return to a seated position, her legs dangling over his shoulders as he embraced her body. Then, just as her body began to tremble violently from yet another powerful climax, he separated his lips from her steamy mound so that the other girls present could see the veritable geyser of peculiar pink love juices that erupted from her lower mouth.Resisting the heat spreading through his own body, Vahn adopted a genial smile that compelled a few of the girls to swallow as he opened his hour-long lecture by saying, "Pay close attention. This is what people refer to as foreplay..."(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Enne is doing her best...','Exploiting weaknesses...','Vahn takes education very seriously (O w O)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With his bedroom looking more like a crime scene than a lover's nest, Vahn, wearing little more than form-fitting Aegis briefs, emerged from the inordinately fragrant chamber with the intent to prepare a meal. Before that, however, he reached into the space between spaces, startling the trio of girls within by grabbing the end of Yuri's tail and asking, "Did you enjoy the show?"Smiling in response, Yuri's tail twitched in a vain attempt to extricate itself as the person in question answered, "You really are a beast. It was like watching a big bad wolf prey on seven little lambs and two sheep. Did you eat your fill~?"Sensing the trio's state, Vahn understood the not-so-hidden invitation within Yuri's words, a chuckle emanating from his throat as he teasingly replied, "That'll have to wait till later. For now, let's fill our bellies with something a little more substantial. Come, I'll cook you something."Though her initial response was to feign a pout, Yuri's expression blossomed into a smile at the mention of food. The meals he prepared might be incomparable to Rindo's when it came to flavor and effect, but, regardless of how simple the meal, eating Vahn's food made you feel happy. It was almost like his love had been infused into even the smallest grain of rice, so, while the flavor might be a little lacking, it had a unique quality reminiscent of 'home cooking'.Making her thoughts known to all, Yuri's stomach released a growl reminiscent of a voracious beast as she pounced on Vahn, forcibly pressing his face to her chest as she exclaimed, "Great! Let's go~!" in an excited tone of voice. Her exaggerated response left Fenrir and Mikoto shaking their heads in mild exasperation, but, almost immediately thereafter, a potent blush colored the latter's face when her stomach opted to announce its presence...---Expecting the nonad to gradually trickle down after recovering from their lethargy, Vahn prepared enough food to seat more than twenty people before taking his own and saying, "Though it might sound a little strange given the current circumstances, recent events have forced me to do a bit of thinking..."Despite having just bitten into a comically oversized chicken leg, Yuri, mouth filled with food, was the first to remark, "Oh? Don't tell me that little foray in the bedroom has 'awoken' something? I'd rather not have to become a 'loli' in order to-"Taking into consideration Yuri's durability, Vahn flicked a pea towards the center of her forehead at about thirty-percent the speed of light. Under normal circumstances, this would have generated a massive shockwave, but, thanks to his comprehension of the Laws, he was fully capable of deciding when and how friction affected the objects influenced by his power.With her head snapping back like someone who had just been sniped, a teasing smile developed across Yuri's face as she corrected her posture, musing, "So violent~." before tearing away a large piece of chicken with her pronounced canines.Resisting the urge to roll his eyes, Vahn lightly shook his head before explaining, "Once this matter with the Lo Po Bia Family has been resolved, I'm thinking about dealing with Jahad directly. I don't mind sticking around for a few years in order to make sure everything is running smoothly, but, as it stands, my power drastically exceeds the standard of the Tower. I've never been fond of bullying the weak, so, before things get too far out of hand, I intend to cement my place at the pinnacle so I can finish grooming the members of Team Wolf Pack into the next generation of leaders."Hearing the name 'Team Wolf Pack', Yuri's eyes began shimmering with excitement, but, before she could open her mouth to speak, Mikoto preempted her, calmly inquiring, "What are you intending to do about the Khun Family? After our battle, that blue-haired idiot actually attempted to force his family's problems onto me. Now that the Great Families are supposed to be cleaning house, there's a good chance the Khun Family will tear itself apart due to infighting."Remembering the conversation he had with Eduan following the press briefing, a tired sich escaped Vahn's throat as he picked up his coffee mug, savoring the contents for several long seconds before finally answering, "Even if I were to defeat Eduan and personally take charge of the Khun Family, the outcome wouldn't be pretty. At present, there are a total of 138 competing factions within the Khun Family, each belonging to one of Eduan's contracted wives. This is where the issues begin, as, prior to wedding them, Eduan had each of his fiancees sign a contract with the Guardians that effectively forces them to obey. To make matters even worse, the contract includes a provision that allows him to transfer ownership of said contract to whoever replaces him as Leader of the Khun Family; so, the moment anyone accepts his position, they will end up with hundreds of contract-bound wives and tens-of- thousands of resentful and opportunistic children..."Though Mikoto and Fenrir seemed to understand the underlying issue, Yuri demonstrated why her intelligence was her lowest parameter, thoughtlessly remarking, "I don't see the problem. With that kind of contract in effect, won't it be easy to resolve things? I mean, you can literally just order them to unfuck themselves and they should carry it out without question, right?"Smiling wryly in response to Yuri's relatively innocent question, Vahn was about to explain the crux of the problem before Fenrir beat him to the punch, pointedly stating, "Master doesn't like making people do things against their will. Though some might accuse him of using force to compel people to obey, he is still giving them a choice. They can either learn from their mistakes and move forward with their lives or they can suffer the consequences of the lives they had lived till then. It might be a choice between life and death but it is still their decision to make."Were she sitting next to him, Vahn would have reached out to caress Fenrir's head and ears. Instead, his expression relaxed into a casual smile as he explained, "Though I am known to make and uphold contracts, it is always the decision of the recipient whether or not they wish to receive my blessing. I disdain contracts that compel obedience, so, the moment I took control of the Khun Family, the first thing I would do is absolve each and every contract. I can pretty much guarantee that none of those women ever considered, not even for a moment, that Eduan would actually be defeated. Thus, even if it might prevent a lot of problems, it simply isn't within my nature to take advantage of a situation and force people to obey me against their will..."With Mikoto and Fenrir nodding with 'as could be expected' kind of expressions on their faces, Yuri adopted a somewhat perplexed expression as she asked, "So? What are you going to do then? You might not want to force them to obey, but you're also the type of person that blames himself every time something bad happens. Whenever a transition of power occurs, it is always the innocent who suffer the most. There's no way you'll just sit back and watch as the weaker factions get wiped out by those opportunistic whackjobs in the 'main' family."Though he nodded his head in affirmation, Vahn took the opportunity to empty the contents of his cup before explaining, "That's one of the reasons I wish to hurry and cement myself as the pinnacle of power within the Tower. The sooner I take control, the quicker I will be able to enact my reforms. As for the matter of the Khun Family, I intend to have Eduan continue behaving as a lynchpin until a suitable replacement can be found. A number of changes need to be made before the way forward can be open, so, if he wishes to continue his climb, he will first need to redeem himself by resolving some of the larger issues within his family. I would never let him move on while others are forced to stay behind and clean up after him. If he can't do that, he simply has no right to reincarnate with his memories intact."While it was far from an 'ideal' solution, Vahn's decision to spare the Great Warriors was predicated on the fact that they would be doing everything within their capacity to fix the issues plaguing their respective families. If any of them thought they could get around this and simply move on, they had another thing coming...Approving of Vahn's decision, Yuri made a thumbs-up gesture while shoveling two-thirds of a rice ball into her mouth. She wasn't particularly fond of how passive the plan was, but, understanding Vahn cared more about the process than most, she wasn't going to complain. Rather, this outcome meant he wouldn't be wasting time by intervening in the Khun Family's affairs, and, as a result, they would have more time to spend together. This was an ideal outcome, as, ever since he became the Patron God of the Ha Family, every influential member of the family had been pressuring her to seal the deal by bearing his child. Just the thought of this caused her body to warm up like a furnace, so, the moment they settled down, she was intending to pop out as many babies as Vahn would allow...With Yuri looking at him with a predatory stare, complete with glowing red eyes, Vahn didn't need the Law of Identity to tell him what she was thinking. In fact, her body was producing so much heat and pheromones that Mikoto and Fenrir immediately took notice, the former developing a healthy blush while the latter simply nodded her head in an 'approving' manner. Then, as if decreed by fate, the sound of paradoxically heavy yet light steps could be heard as Blossom trudged into the dining room with little more than a sheet to cover her naked body.Under normal circumstances, Blossom wore rather flamboyant clothes, and, despite finding it more than a little troublesome, she had a habit of tying up her hair in heart-shaped buns. This was a stark contrast to her current appearance, a lethargic-looking girl with messy pink hair extending past her butt and an expression reminiscent of a researcher who had been awake for days on end.Seemingly unaware of the awkward atmosphere she had both walked in on and directly contributed to, Blossom allowed the sheet to fall from her shoulder as she raised her left hand, pointing to Vahn with moisture in her eyes as she said, "You...!"Surprised by the emotion contained within the petite woman's voice, Vahn rose to his feet with the intention to approach her and ask what was wrong when Blossom beat him to the punch, inflating her cheeks after accusing, "You did something to prevent us from becoming pregnant, didn't you!? You...you big stupid head...!"Finding himself at a loss for words, Vahn paused for the better part of ten seconds before regaining his composure and explaining, "You're mistaken. It's not that I took action to prevent you and your daughters from becoming pregnant. Rather, unless I intend to impregnate someone, it is impossible for them to become pregnant. Though this might change in the future, I currently have no intention of arbitrarily impregnating anyone. Please, calm yourself."Expecting her to tear up and continue pouting, Vahn was genuinely surprised when Blossom stuck out her tongue before smiling as she said, "You're too easy. Consider this payback for bullying me. Seriously, you need to learn some restraint. I might have been the one to goad you on, but holding me upside down until my nose started bleeding was a bit excessive, don't you think?"Feeling the energy draining from his body, Vahn fell heavily against his chair before leaning forward to rub his temples with his left hand. This caused Blossom to giggle like a mischievous imp, vibrant pink clothing manifesting to cover her body as she flitted over to an empty chair and added, "Don't worry. Despite my size, I'm quite accustomed to being bullied. So long as you continue treating my daughters well, I'm more than willing to accept a bit of abuse. Ufufufufufu~."(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'FBI be like: *heavy breathing*','Eduan isn't getting off scot-free...','That's a lot of damage...!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With the defeat of four Family Leaders spreading like wildfire, a wave of chaos swept through the Tower with seemingly unstoppable momentum. Some of this was incited by organizations such as FUG, but, more influential than even that were the negative sentiments that had been building over the last ten-thousand-years. There were a significant number of people who resented one or more of the Great Families, so, now that someone with the power to oppose them had appeared, groups waving banners representative of the Adrnari Empire began to appear all throughout the Tower.Though he could understand their desire for freedom and liberty, Vahn had never been fond of the types of opportunists who attempted to enact justice using someone else's name. If they had truly believed in the cause he supposedly represented, they would have taken action long before he had demonstrated his power. Instead, they waited until someone would act as their representative and shield in order to perpetuate all kinds of heinous and vicious crimes, willfully excusing their actions with phrases like 'justice' and 'retribution'.Exemplifying this sentiment to the most extreme, there were even groups who had been borderline antagonistic towards the Aldrnari Empire who immediately took up its flag in the wake of events on the 100th Floor. Their intention was to commit all manner of atrocities in an effort to simultaneously tarnish the reputation of the Aldrnari Empire and secure power for themselves in the wake of events to come. Periods in which there were drastic changes in the status quo were perfect for securing power for smaller organizations, as, more often than not, the newer administration simply didn't have time to worry about what third-party groups were doing.In an effort to combat this kind of behavior, Vahn made good on his promise to Han by attending a joint-press briefing organized by the Jahad Empire, representatives of the Workshop, and numerous officials from the Ranker's Association. There, he expressed his condolences towards those who had been made to suffer, but, regardless of their circumstances, he made it transparently clear he wasn't going to support a violent insurrection. To this effect, he cautioned against using his or the Aldrnari Empire's names to promote violence, as, not only would he not take their side, he would proactively eliminate anyone daring to commit atrocities in his name.This announcement took the wind out of various organization's sails, but, as was often the case, it was far from enough to deter everyone. There were a number of groups that attempted to convince people that the Aldrnari Empire supported their cause, but, for the sake of some grand scheme, the truth simply couldn't be divulged at this time. This caused various rumors and countless conspiracy theories to propagate throughout the Tower, but, considering the other statements Vahn had made during the press conference, this much was to be expected.To the surprise of virtually everyone, Vahn used the press briefing as an opportunity to acquaint the Tower's residents with its purpose. He gave them a brief overview of the worlds that existed beyond the Tower, explained the importance of Karma, and, most importantly, he announced that he would be opening the way forward for those with the resolve to reach the top. To that end, he intended to coordinate with the Workshop and the Ranker's Association to overhaul the existing system so that it was more than just a filter for recruitment.Though the average resident found it hard to rationalize the existence of 200 Floors, much less the reality of an infinite multiverse, the notion that he would be opening the way forward was enough to lend credibility to countless rumors. The underlying implication was that Vahn and Jahad would be settling things in the near future, and, based on the acquiescence of numerous Family Leaders, many believed that the former would emerge the victor. After all, while Hana had ultimately refused to attend, Han, Hon, Eduan, Tperie, Blossom, and Yurin had all made appearances during the press briefing.The participation of the latter duo had dealt critical damage to Vahn's mental state, as, not only did they express their intentions to support his reforms, they took advantage of the platform to inform the residents of the Tower of their imminent departure. This drastically increased the believability of Vahn's argument, but, at the same time, it also bound him to the two troublesome families.Fortunately, unlike the Families created by their male counterparts, the Eurasia and Ha Families were relatively small. The Eurasia Family, in particular, had a main family consisting of a mere nine people, chiefly Blossom and her direct descendants. Every other descendant had either received Blossom's 'Power of Blood', effectively making them artificial members of the Eurasia Family, or they had been adopted into the family via marriage. As for the Ha Family, they were decidedly more 'prolific' when it came to the production of offspring, but, due to their fearless, violent, and competitive natures, a surprising few actually managed to reach adulthood. Among this group of survivors, many lost their lives within the first hundred years of becoming a Ranker, so, while it was an inherent truth that the Ha Family had the greatest number of High Rankers, effectively making them the strongest among the Ten Great Families, their mortality rate was only exceeded by the Khun and Hendo Lok Families.Vahn wasn't particularly fond of the Ha Family's structure, but, having dealt with similar cultures, the only thing he forced them to change was the way they educated and reared their young. There was nothing inherently wrong with starting their training early, especially in a world with vast disparities in strength, but, regardless of their personal belief, violence against the 'weak' was never justified. If a child was more interested in reading and studying than punching metal pylons for tens of hours a day, that was their right. To this end, he used Yuri's tantalizing power as an example, expressing that only those of pure heart and righteous character could become Saiyans...---Though he had been straying away from relying on the Little Garden, Vahn currently found himself seated in the middle of an indestructible cube as he watched two near-identical women exchanging blows in the skies of the Tenth Layer. The only obvious differences between the two beauties were their apparent ages, their bust size, and, at least for the moment, the color of their hair. Everything else was virtually identical, so much so that Vahn found it laughable that people thought they were distantly related rather than actual mother and daughter...Unaware of the thoughts playing across Vahn's mind, the younger of the duo, possessing a shapely figure and scarlet red hair, brought both of her hands to her side, shouting, "Kaaaameeeeeehaaaa-" as a compressed ball of energy formed between her palms. This caused a massive grin to appear on the face of her raven-haired opponent, who, despite having become a Saiyan less than a week prior, managed to exude a golden aura as she surged forward with seemingly unstoppable momentum.With the hairs across her body standing on end, the redheaded beauty, Yuri, backed into the Shinsu Bubble she had manifested behind her back. This allowed her to instantaneously teleport away, but, demonstrating a remarkable battle sense, her opponent, none other than Ha Yurin, spun around at the last moment, allowing her own back to impact the rapidly shrinking Bubble. As a result, she was able to follow Yuri through to her destination, surprising the latter with a vicious blow to the center of her diaphragm before immediately transitioning into a barrage of punches and kicks.To her credit, Yuri was able to defend against many of Yurin's attacks, but, due to their comparable power and an insurmountable difference in experience, defending was the only thing she could do. Every time she even thought to counter, one of Yurin's blows would slip through her guard, and, no matter how much she steeled herself, the opening created by the initial blow would result in several more slipping through before she was able to create enough distance to correct her posture.In spite of this, Yuri was actually enjoying herself quite a bit, as, even as recent as two years ago, she couldn't even imagine being able to trade blows with any Family Leader, much less the matriarch of her own. She knew this was largely the result of her association with Vahn, but, even more than that, it was her desire to become strong that allowed her to consistently break through her limits, even in the midst of battle.Unfortunately, even this wasn't enough to overcome her current opponent, as, every time she grew stronger, so too did Yurin. Vahn had explained that this was the result of an Innate that allowed her to consolidate power based on the strengths and beliefs of her descendants, so, with Yurin working tirelessly to become stronger, it was almost impossible to surpass her.While this would be more than enough to deter others, the prospect of a foe that grew stronger as she did only served to increased Yuri's excitement. It allowed her to continuously improve, and, due to the vast disparity in their combat experience, her proficiency was increasing rapidly. Thus, rather than feeling even remotely discouraged by the difference in strength, the light in Yuri's eyes shone vibrantly up until the moment she was knocked unconscious with an ax kick to the head...With the fur across her body dissipating along with the red coloration of her hair, Yuri's body was seen careening towards the ground with a force comparable to a small moon about to collide with a planet. Despite this, her momentum completely dissipated a few centimeters above the ground, as, prior to the battle, Vahn had modified the Laws of the Little Garden to erase the concept of fall damage. This was an ability he had acquired during his stay in the Toaruverse, and, so long as they were in a Realm governed by his will, even a newborn infant would be able to fall tens of thousands of meters without sustaining a single injury.Wiping the sweat from her brow, Yurin maintained a massive grin as she shifted her attention away from the unconscious body of her daughter and looked towards Vahn. Immediately thereafter, she appeared right in front of him, fist smashing harmlessly against the paper-thin barrier surrounding him and the other spectators as she said, "That makes ten in a row. When are you going to man up and fight me?"Though the punch hadn't done any damage, the sound of Yurin's voice caused the pink-haired girl using Vahn's lap as a pillow to open her eyes, an annoyed expression developing across her face as she swept her hand in a dismissive gesture. This caused a veritable ocean of vibrant pink Shinsu to manifest out of thin air, smashing into Yurin before proceeding to flood several hundred kilometers of the Tenth Floor with the remarkable fragrant liquid.Resisting the urge to laugh, Vahn gestured with his left hand, instantaneously dispersing the vibrant pink Shinsu before patting the pink-haired girl's head and saying, "I'll be departing the Little Garden soon. Are you going to stay here with your daughters?"Rather than immediately replying to his question, the pink-haired girl stared up at him for nearly a full minute before asking, "Do you need my help...?" in a remarkably high-pitched tone reminiscent of an excessively cute girl in anime.While continuing to caress the girl's addictively smooth hair, Vahn adopted his characteristic smile as he said, "That won't be necessary. Unless you choose to do so of your own volition, neither you nor the members of your family will ever have to fight. Even if you choose to spend the rest of your life sleeping within the Ninth Layer, I wouldn't blame you."With a delicate smile developing across her face, the pink-haired girl, none other than the Leader of the Eurasia Family, Blossom, responded by placing her head in his lap and promptly returning to the land of dreams. This left Vahn with a wry smile on his face, but, having acclimated to the clinginess of Eurasia Family members, his response was to caress the inordinately petite woman's head as time around them began to flow in reverse...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Opportunistic individuals are cancer~','Vahn over here baiting beauties into becoming furries...','(O w O)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1998: Snare