Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

After a very long discussion regarding who he was, where he came from, his association with the No Names, his relationship with Black Rabbit, and his intentions for the future, it was safe to say that Leticia was thoroughly perplexed. She understood everything he was saying, sure, but, after learning how short his stay in the Little Garden had been, it was difficult for her to accept how far close he and Black Rabbit had become.Having watched Black Rabbit grow up ever since they had rescued her from the destruction of her clan, Leticia was far more concerned about the last surviving Moon Rabbit than herself. As a result, she left Black Rabbit floundering, hair pink and hands covering her tomato-red face as she calmly inquired, "Have the two of you had sex?" in a delicate, nearly monotone voice.With Leticia's eyes shifting to him, Vahn's smile became somewhat wry as he joked, "Indeed. The last few days, in particular, have been quite enjoyable...""Vahn...!"Unamused by Vahn's antics, Leticia raised her hand to silence Black Rabbit as she furrowed her brows and asked, "Do you love her?" with a pale light glowing in the depths of her eyes.Without needing to consider his response, even for a moment, Vahn answered, "I do." in a firm, resolute tone.Though she had quite a number of additional questions, Leticia ultimately decided to save them for later. Instead, she simply nodded in approval, saying, "I suppose that's enough. Just try not to tease her too much. Her reactions might be adorable, but she has experienced great pain and suffering. It would be good if you could heal her heart rather than place additional burdens on her..."Returning a confident smile, Vahn's eyes shifted to meet Black Rabbit's as he said, "You don't have to worry about that. I intend to resolve Black Rabbit's burdens, not add to them. Also...I would never do anything she didn't want me to do..."Punctuating his words with a wink, Vahn prompted Black Rabbit to remember the 'requests' she had been making as of late. This caused illusory steam to rise from her head as she used her bright pink ears as an additional cover for her face."..."Seeing the interaction between the two, Leticia couldn't fathom had Vahn had managed to leave such a deep impression on the overly cautious bunny in such a short period of time. Black Rabbit was generally very shy, and, due to the number of licentious individuals targeting her, she typically avoided men older than their teens.Based on Vahn's words, Leticia could surmise that he and Black Rabbit had only known each other for a few days before progressing their relationship to a physical one. This made very little sense to her as Black Rabbit actually used to boast about her purity. It was difficult to imagine her falling for someone to the extent she was willing to have sex with them mere days after their first meeting.As that thought crossed her mind, Leticia stared directly at Vahn as if she were trying to see through him. She had to admit he was very handsome, but, compared to some of the Gods that had tried to claim Black Rabbit for themselves, his looks were only so-so. His most notable feature was the color of his eyes but even they weren't particularly rare within the Divine Realm...Noticing Leticia's unwavering and unblinking gaze, Vahn's smile became noticeably wry as he asked, "Is there something on my face...?"Instead of responding to Vahn's question immediately, Leticia continued to observe him for several seconds longer before directly inquiring, "How were you able to seduce Black Rabbit in such a short period of time?""Leticia-sama!? W-What are you asking~!?"Recalling that she was the one that kept egging Vahn on, Black Rabbit's already pink hair practically erupted into a glowing mass of hot pink. This earned her a curious glance from Leticia, but, unable to suppress her curiosity, she calmly asserted, "It just doesn't make sense. I understand that people can change in two years' time, but I can't imagine you falling for someone so quickly. There must be a reason."Answering in Black Rabbit's stead, Vahn left both girls at a loss for words as he asked, "Have you ever been in love, Leticia?""..."Hanging her head, a depressive atmosphere immediately exuded from Leticia's tiny frame as she softly replied, "Not in the way you are thinking...but yes, I have been in love..."Restraining his almost instinctual urge to apologize, Vahn's expression softened as he said, "Love is a peculiar thing. For some, it takes years to blossom. For others, a chance encounter is all it takes to fall madly in love with another. I was merely fortunate enough to be one of the people Black Rabbit was willing to open her heart to."Detecting no falsehoods within Vahn's words, Leticia fell into a deep and contemplative silence. As for Black Rabbit, a remarkably tender smile had developed across her face. If it was just this, there wouldn't have been any issues. Unfortunately, spending upwards of eight hours every single day at Vahn's side had caused a perpetual flame to burn in her body. It only took a small amount of fuel to turn into a veritable bonfire, so, despite appearing relatively calm on the surface, even Leticia could feel the heat radiating from her body.Though she was briefly confused by Black Rabbit's reaction, it didn't take long for Leticia to realize what was going on. This caused a rare smile to develop across her face, but, at the same time, she couldn't help furrowing her brows as she softly mused, "It would appear my presence has become an inconvenience..."Blushing crimson in response to Leticia's words, Black Rabbit buried her face into her hands. She wanted to tell Leticia she was wrong, but, fearing she would cause some kind of misunderstanding, she just released a frustrated, "Wuuuuu..." sound as her mind worked to come up with the words to say.Amused by the duo's interaction, a light chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat as he teased, "You're underestimating me..." before spontaneously splitting into two. This earned him a curious look from Leticia, not because it was particularly difficult to create copies of oneself, but because there was no way to distinguish between them...Despite feeling more embarrassed than ever before, Black Rabbit offered virtually no resistance as Vahn guided her to her feet and escorted her from the room. This left a version of him alone with Leticia, who, despite the awkward tensions, appeared wholly unaffected as she blindsided Vahn by asking, "Are you going to seduce me next? I didn't want to discuss it in front of Black Rabbit, but I can detect the pheromones of several other women lingering in this place. Does she know about your relationships with other women?"As he had nothing to hide, Vahn didn't hesitate to nod his head, explaining, "I informed her about my harem on the first day we met. I've never been fond of concealing things from the people I care about. Black Rabbit has suffered too much to have someone deceive her."Nodding her head in approval, Leticia was about to say something when Vahn interrupted, adding, "That goes for you as well. This might be our first meeting, but I know quite a bit about you due to my association and relationship with Shiroyasha. She-"Before Vahn could finish speaking, the person in question appeared out of thin air, saying, "Hey, now. That's confidential information you're about to share. I don't mind you revealing your own secrets, but it would cause a number of issues if you went around advertising the matters we've discussed. There will be a time and place for such revelations. Now is neither."Though Vahn had grown accustomed to Shiroyasha's sudden appearances, Leticia was genuinely surprised by the aforementioned demon's spontaneous manifestation. Vahn's words were also at the forefront of her mind, so, with a slightly incredulous look on her face, she asked, "Are the two of you lovers...?"Despite the characteristic smile on her face, Shiroyasha's eyes reflected severity as she said, "Don't ask about things you shouldn't..."Blinking several times in surprise, innumerable questions appeared in Leticia's mind, but, as one of the people who had chosen Shiroyasha for her current position as Floor Master, she knew the loli's circumstances better than anyone else. Thus, after a very brief moment of consideration, she simply nodded her head before looking at Vahn as if he were even more monstrous than he had revealed himself to be. She had taken his words with a grain of salt previously, but, now that she knew about his relationship with Shiroyasha...that changed everything...Approving of Leticia's reaction, Shiroyasha's expression regaining its usual mischievousness as she crossed her arms and mused, "Since I'm here, I might as well let you in on a secret or two. They're both Vahn's so it's only a matter of time before you learned about them yourself."Though his attention had briefly shifted to the Law of Identity's explanation regarding Shiroyasha's behavior, Vahn's smile became wry when he heard the petite demoness's words, saying, "So you're allowed to reveal my secrets but I can't talk about yours...?"Without any shame whatsoever, Shiroyasha cheekily replied, "Of course. You're the one who said you didn't have any secrets. The only difference between hearing it from me and hearing it from you is that she won't be blindsided by your, ahem, 'thoughtfulness'."Adopting a deadpan expression, Vahn was tempted to retort, but, understanding the futility of such action, he just gestured for Shiroyasha to continue. She wouldn't do anything to compromise any of his future plans. Rather, she was secretly supporting most of them. Thus, even if she did reveal a few of his secrets, she likely had their shared interests in mind.Amused by Vahn's quick acquiescence, a playful twinkle appeared in Shiroyasha's cat-like eyes as she looked directly at Leticia and stated, "I'll tell you something similar to what I told Black Rabbit. Vahn can basically transform himself and others into virtually any race. In other words, he can help to rebuild your population by converting worthy individuals into Pure-Blooded Vampires. Of course, the far more 'prudent' approach would be to rebuild from scratch..."Like the pieces of a puzzle, most of the questions Leticia had regarding Vahn's and Black Rabbit's relationship spontaneously fell into place. Black Rabbit had always been under a lot of pressure as the sole surviving member of her race, so, if Vahn truly possessed such an ability, it was only natural that she does her best to 'secure' the future of her species.As the Princess of the Vampire Race and one of only surviving members of her species, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Leticia was in a similar boat to Black Rabbit. Unfortunately, even if she did have the heart to try and revive her race, every surviving Shinso Vampire was female. She was also the reason the reputation of Pure-Blooded Vampires had been dragged through the mud, so, even if she could have children, they would forever be burdened with the stigma she had wrought upon her entire race...Just as Leticia was about to refute Shiroyasha's words, the latter dropped a veritable bombshell on her, saying, "Your younger sister is still alive. Also, Canaria would have wanted you to do everything in your power to move forward. You can't keep living in the past, Leticia. I'm not saying you need to rush things, but you shouldn't keep beating yourself up over circumstances beyond your control..."Ignoring everything else Shiroyasha had said, Leticia tentatively inquired, "Lamia is still alive?" in an understandably shaky tone of voice.Nodding her head, Shiroyasha shifted Leticia's focus back to Vahn, smiling as she said, "I can't tell you more, but this big lug can undoubtedly uncover her location. Now might not be the best time to go searching, but it won't be long before an opportunity presents itself. Rather, given this idiot's personality, it's only a matter of time before he reunites you with your sister. He has a soft spot for women with tragic backstories. If you don't take the initiative, your sister might end up being eaten by him before you know it. Ufufufufufufu~."......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Shameless...','RIP Black Rabbit. She's too far gone xD...','Shiroyasha using her secret Gift Card, [Fragment of Origin: Loki]...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Staring directly at Vahn, Leticia had a serious expression on her face as she asked, "What do you think about this...?"Though he had been following the conversation, Vahn still raised his brows, asking, "Pardon...?" in a slightly confused tone of voice. He had an idea of what she was asking, but, for the sake of avoiding a misunderstanding, he would rather she provide a bit of clarification.Furrowing her brows ever so slightly, a hint of bashfulness crept into Leticia's countenance as she asked, "Are you...are you really okay with this? We've only just met. I can't think of any reason you would go to such lengths to...help my people..."Ignoring the ambient snickering of Shiroyasha, Vahn explained, "Listen. The truth of the matter is I don't think about things like this. I just do what feels right and help however I can. You're also kind of jumping to conclusions because of this damn imp. If you actually stopped to consider her words, you would realize I don't need to be the one to 'help' your people. You're free to love whoever you want. It doesn't matter if they're a normal human, a demon, or even a beast person. So long as you approve of them, I can convert anyone into a Pure-Blooded Vampire.""Tch..."Clicking her tongue, Shiroyasha kept her arms crossed as she remarked, "See what I mean? This guy is as dumb as they come."Furrowing his brows, Vahn was about to retort Shiroyasha's remark when Leticia issued a sonorous, bell-like giggle. Then, with the most expressive smile he had seen on her face thus far, she said, "So it would seem." in a delicate yet audibly playful tone of voice.Shaking his head, Vahn's expression morphed into a wry smile as he exhaled a sigh and stated, "I'm just trying to be considerate..." in a helpless manner.Maintaining her smile, Leticia responded by explaining, "Vampires used to be among the strongest and most affluent races in the entire Little Garden. In spite of this, we were still brought to ruin in a relatively short period of time. If we are to rebuild, we would need the backing of powerful allies to avoid a repeat of history. Shiroyasha-sama seems to trust you. For me, that is more than enough to place the fate of my species in your hands..."Bowing her head, Leticia was about to refer to Vahn as her Master before the latter stopped her, a wry smile on his face as he asked, "Aren't you rushing things a little too quickly? You could at least take a bit of time to think things through. There is literally nothing forcing you to make a decision right this instant...""You're mistaken..."Placing her hands over her chest, a delicate smile developed across Leticia's face as she added, "I'm not rushing into things. I lived my entire life in the Little Garden. As one of the persons responsible for the development of the Floor Master system, I have worked alongside the most powerful beings in existence. When we needed them most, the factions supporting us completely ignored the plight of the Vampire race. The same thing happened to the Moon Rabbits, the race publically recognized as the Aristocrats of the Little Garden. Thus, while it might be impertinent and selfish of me, I would feel a lot more assured if the person backing me was also my husband..."Though it was very faint, a subtle blush developed across Leticia's face as she looked up at him with her slightly glistening, ruby-red eyes. This was like a javelin straight through his heart. Then, before he could recover his senses, Leticia dealt a killing blow by saying, "I don't mind sharing you with my sister..." in a meek, uncharacteristically bashful tone of voice.With Shiroyasha failing to inhibit her laughter even with both hands covering her mouth, Vahn sent a pointed look her way before returning his gaze to Leticia. He didn't know if it was because he had a soft spot for Vampires or if it was because he was currently making love to three different women. Either way, her vulnerable and hopeful look managed to penetrate his defenses as if they had never existed in the first place. Thus, despite a wry smile developing across his face, he was sincere when he answered, "I'll do my best...thanks for giving me the opportunity..."......"Is something the matter...?"Though others might not be able to notice it, Scathach was nearly as perceptive as Fenrir when it came to Vahn. She was one of the few people who could detect when his senses overlapped with hers, and, when they were alone together, even the arrangement of molecules within his body was known to her.Replying with a light chuckle, Vahn gave Scathach's pert bottom a smack before squeezing it firmly as he mused, "Just the machinations of a mischievous imp...""Mnn~."Since Vahn didn't want to talk about it, Scathach wasn't going to insist. Instead, she linked her arms around his neck while tensing the muscles in her abdomen to produce an undulating, wavy motion. She could even direct the individual cells flowing through her veins so manipulating the muscles of her body was child's play.Feeling Scathach tighten around him, her womb practically kissing his glans, a somewhat wolfish smile spread across Vahn's face as he attempted to reverse their positions. She had been straddling him in a relatively tame cowgirl position, and, while it was both relaxing and pleasurable, he knew it would take a lot more than that to get her off.Adopting a mischievous smile, Scathach reacted to the tensing of Vahn's body by pushing down on his shoulders. There were few things she enjoyed more than being pushed down and forcibly taken by the man she recognized as both her Master and Lover. One of these things was teasing him, so, until he got fed-up enough to take her by force, she intended to do just that.With Scathach leaning over him, Vahn could feel her hair tickling the sides of his face as she stared down at him, her crimson red irises glistening through the shadows. This gave her a rather terrifying appeal, but, having already grown accustomed to the mature beauty's antics, Vahn's smile widened as his penis inflated inside her body.Biting her bottom lip, the ruddy complexion of Scathach's face become marginally more prominent as she whispered, "That's cheating..."Without losing his smile, Vahn spread her butt with his hands, stating, "I'm just getting started..." as another version of himself manifested behind her.........While numerous versions of himself were committing various licentious acts, another version of Vahn was lounging about at the Cafe called Inumimi Paradise. The owner, a woman with Doberman traits named Silica, had already closed the shop for the day so he and Siegfried were just relaxing as dog girls of various shapes and sizes cuddled up next to them."So? What do you think? I told you this place was paradise..."With his hands caressing the face of one woman and the head of another, Vahn felt as though his heart was being healed with each passing moment. As for Siegfried, he had a somewhat conflicted expression on his face, but, at the same time, he couldn't help caressing the heads and ears of the girls that had flocked around him."It's very pleasant..."Though he felt like his wives would either kill him or dress up as dogs the moment they found out about this little liaison, Siegfried couldn't help himself. He had always been weak against cute and adorable creatures. Vahn had also lent him a Gift related to petting, so, much like the former when he was first comprehending the wonders of Petting Laws, Siegfried was captivated by the different ways in which each woman reacted.Nodding his head like a teacher witnessing his student's growth, Vahn was about to scratch near the base of a girl's ears when he felt a bit of moisture on his left thigh. He had previously inhibited his sense of smell to block out the veritable atmosphere of pheromones, but that apparently wasn't enough. One of the girls, possessing brown hair, droopy ears, and a bushy tail, had removed her panties in preparation for her turn and was now sneakily grinding against his leg with a completely innocent-looking smile on her face."..."For a brief moment, Vahn considered gently chastising the girl and informing Silica he hadn't come here for this kind of service. Instead, he began to bounce his knee like someone with restless leg syndrome, surprising the mischievous brunette quite a bit. This was immediately noticed by pretty much every other girl present, and, as a result, the already tense and steamy atmosphere became noticeably warmer in an instant.Feeling the body temperature of the girls around him steadily increasing, Siegfried's smile became wry as he said, "I should probably get going."Though the girls around Siegfried visibly deflated, Vahn nodded his head in understanding, saying, "Next time around, we'll go out for drinks. Who knows? Maybe I'll invite the others as well? It's been a while since we did anything together."While giving each of the girls around him one final caress, Siegfried's expression softened as he said, "I'll let them know. I'll also have a talk with my wives. If they know about it in advance, they probably won't mind if I accompanied you until the end..."Laughing in response to Siegfried's words, Vahn allowed the man to disappear without reclaiming the Gift related to petting. He was curious to learn whether or not it would work inside his personal Realm, and, depending on how he used it, Siegfried's wives might actually come and thank him the next time he visited Avalon.As that thought crossed his mind, an amused smile developed across Vahn's face as the eyes of twenty-three dog girls focused solely on him. This might have intimidated others, but, as a God of Sex, he could create a resonate aura that affected each of the girls present. He could also create additional copies of himself, but, fearing they would become even more ravenous if they learned about such a capability, he decided to deal with the entire group on his own.........Staring at himself in a mirror, Sigurd was genuinely surprised to see how much his appearance had changed after his encounter with Vahn. He had literally grown from 168cm to a moderate 192cm in height. This, alone, would have been a drastic change, but, as if he had been transformed into an entirely different person, even his previously red hair had been converted to a rich and creamy dark brown."Odin's beard...what the hell did that man do to me...?"With Gyda in a complete daze as she admired the musculature of her brother's back, it was Ragna who answered, "Who knows? That man completely defies logic. We don't even know if he's really a Pure-Blooded Dragon. I filed a request with the Central Network but the only information they have is that he arrived in the Divine Realm less than a month ago. There has never been an instance of a Pure-Blooded Dragon arriving from a lower realm so there is clearly something else going on."After admiring his 88cm biceps in the mirror, a smile developed across Sigurd's face as he looked back at his sisters and said, "Either way, we should attempt to make contact with him. Now that we lost one of their assets, I can't imagine the Alliance being too pleased with us. We might not be able to forge an alliance with him but we can at least cut a deal. With his strength, it's only a matter of time before he attempts to spread his influence into the lower-digit gates. If we affiliate ourselves with him early on, we might be able to ride along."Though she was a little peeved about being done in by her own technique, Ragna had always been the type to respect the strong. If her brother wanted to join hands with the Sage Dragon's Hearth, she wasn't going to be the one to interject. Instead, she shifted her attention to Gyda, worried that the latter would let her previous humiliation sway her decision. To her surprise, Gyda didn't seem to be all that bothered. Rather, there was even a slight smile on her face as she stared directly at their brother's abs..."This girl is helpless..."......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Leticia ain't gonna let Vahn get away that easily xD...','Crimson eyes peering through the darkness...','Vahn can be a real bro at times (UwU)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"You about done...?"Groaning in response to Vahn's words, Sigurd attempted to force himself from the ground only to fall face-first against the ruined terrain. It had been hours since the start of their battle, and, despite Vahn healing him over and over again, his mental and spiritual energies had depleted to the point he wasn't even sure who he was anymore.Nodding in approval, Vahn pulled out a simple rune-covered longsword before stabbing it through Sigurd's heart without hesitation. This caused the man's body to dissolve into motes of bluish-white light before subsequently disappearing a moment later. As for the sword, Vahn left it embedded in the ground as he pulled out a blanket and laid it across a relatively flat piece of rubble. Then, under the slightly annoyed eyes of countless observers, he reclined backward with an amused smile on his face.........With less than thirty minutes remaining until the end of the Gift Game, the Azure Dragon version of Vahn looked towards the sky to see hundreds of Valkyrie and Einherjar descending from the sky like drops of rain.Recognizing this as a chance to show off, three sets of angelic white wings sprouted from Vahn's body as his relatively short limbs elongated into six powerful, vaguely humanoid appendages. He didn't want anyone to mistakenly identify him as a mere manifestation of the Azure Dragon, so, by the time his transformation had completed, even the most minute traces of green had faded from his body.Holding back so that he didn't accidentally inflict 'permadeath' on anyone, Vahn performed a series of hand seals using his four hands, his soul-shaking voice echoing throughout the entire battlefield as he said, "Binary Annihilation..."Opening his palms, Vahn revealed two relatively small black orbs before releasing them towards the approaching army. This was a variation of the Chibaku Tensei from Naruto, a powerful sealing ability with the power to generate literal moons if the user had enough Chakra.Unable to resist the phenomenal gravitational field, both the Valkyrie, the Einherjar, and a large part of the mountain were sucked up by Vahn's Binary Annihilation. If he wanted to, he could have easily destroyed the entire Game Board at the very beginning of the game. There were no rules against it, but, in the spirit of competition, he decided to save the theatrics for the very end."Stay there until the game has concluded. Even flies can be annoying if they swarm endlessly..."Though his words sounded arrogant, Vahn was primarily just putting on a show. There would be no end to the number of people seeking him out after this, so, for the sake of his future self, he didn't mind presenting himself as slightly arrogant. This would actually help to draw out the truly arrogant people who wanted to 'teach him a lesson', so, before his power exceeded the point where nothing could challenge him, he intended to enjoy himself as much as possible.........Noticing yet another pillar of rainbow-hued energy, Vahn opened his eyes to find Gyda staring at him with what could best be described as an annoyed yet defeated look on her face. She knew she didn't stand a chance against him, but, for the sake of her Community and her pride as a warrior, she couldn't just avoid confronting him."You certainly took your sweet time. There are less than three minutes until the game is scheduled to end."Brandishing her spear, Gyda adopted a low stance that strained at the fabric of her skintight pants as she asked, "Does it make a difference? Three minutes, three days, three years. Even if I had all the time in the world, I doubt I would ever be able to defeat you. Let's just get this over with."Punctuating her words, Gyda charged towards Vahn with speed comparable to Sigurd in his second stage transformation. Unfortunately, her words had annoyed Vahn, so, rather than rise to meet her, he just stared at her with an unamused expression on his face as she ran full-sprint into an invisible wall."...!?"With a trail of blood leaking from her nose, Gyda's expression morphed into a scowl as she placed her palm against the invisible membrane and asked, "What kind of trickery is this? Are you refusing to fight me?"Since there was a chance the Central Network might declare the match Gyda's win if he answered her wantonly, Vahn waved his hand to send the redhead smashing into a wall as he said, "If you're not going to take this seriously, neither am I. Don't worry. I'll make sure to defeat you before time runs out. You simply aren't worth the effort of getting up for."Pulling herself from the rubble with a pained grunt, Gyda's expression became markedly more serious as she asked, "What's your problem? You defeat my sister in an instant, toyed around with my brother for multiple hours, and now you're telling me I'm not worth the effort? Just what did my family do to antagonize you so?"Rising to a seated position, Vahn maintained a deadpan expression on his face as he said, "This has nothing to do with your family. I defeated Ragna because she charged at me without consideration for the difference in our abilities. I humored Sigurd because, despite being a Demon, he possesses an honest and straightforward personality. As for you...well, I don't normally insult women, but you come across as an extremely shallow and vain person. Why are you even here?"Gritting her teeth in response to Vahn's words, Gyda threw her spear like a javelin before drawing the sword at her waist and issuing a spirited war cry. Unfortunately, no matter how fast she ran, she found herself unable to move more than a few centimeters from her starting position. It was like the distance between her and Vahn increased every time she attempted to take a step forward."You! Fight me like a man...!"Exhaling a sigh, Vahn picked up a stray rock using his telekinesis before sending it flying at Gyda's forehead at near-light-speed. She didn't even have time to process what had happened before her body began to break down into motes of bluish-white light that originated from the massive hole in her forehead."What a waste..."Though he rarely evaluated women with lascivious intent, Gyda's appearance ticked a lot of Vahn's personal checkboxes. Her body was very nearly flawless, and, due to the color of her hair and eyes, he couldn't help overlap her with people like Hephaestus and Aoko. Unfortunately, her personality left a lot to be desired, and, despite calling herself a warrior, her aura demonstrated a complete and utter lack of motivation.As that thought crossed his mind, a rainbow-hued light appeared beneath Vahn before enveloping him in the characteristic pillar representing the Bifrost. In the very next moment, he found himself in a circular chamber formed almost entirely of gold. On one side, standing more than twenty meters tall, was a statuesque figure wearing golden armor and a peculiar horned helmet. He also wielded a giant sword with its tip resting against the ground, but, more prominent than anything else were his resplendent golden eyes."I'm guessing this means I won?"Without moving his lips, the giant figure simply nodded as a remarkably deep voice echoed from the void, stating, "You have earned my recognition, Vahn Aldrnari Mason. May the Allfather bless you in all your future endeavors."Punctuating his words, the Heimdallr stand-in raised his enormous sword before striking the tip against the ground. This caused a massive Geass Roll to appear out of thin air. This time, however, it listed all the prizes that the Leviathan's Tail would have won if they emerged the victor.Without needing to consider his response, Vahn casually asserted, "I only require the Pure-Blooded Vampir, Leticia Draculea as my prize. Everything else should be returned to its respective owner. Let it never be said that the Sage Dragon's Hearth lacks compassion."Adopting a slight smile, the Heimdallr stand-in raised his sword, stating, "Very well." before letting it impact the ground a second time. Immediately afterward, a complex magic circle appeared beneath the feet of every contestant before a white light enveloped each of them. When it faded away, Vahn found himself standing atop a large stage overlooking a crowd of cheering spectators. Next to him, barely reaching his diaphragm, was a doll-like woman with golden-blonde hair and ruby-red eyes.Creating a soundproof barrier with a wave of his hand, Vahn looked down at the girl and frowned as he saw the collar and manacles linked around her neck, wrists, and ankles. At the same time, the girl looked up at him with a questioning look in her eyes as she asked, "Who are you...?"Since the girl was wearing a lacy black headdress that complimented her gothic lolita-style clothing, Vahn restrained the urge to caress her head as he answered, "A friend. I'll explain more once we get back."Recalling the words the hooded woman had mentioned previously, various thoughts danced across Leticia's mind as she replied with a curt, "Understood."Smiling wryly in response to the taciturn girl's words, Vahn awkwardly remarked, "You could smile, you know? You're free now..."Raising her brows ever so slightly, Leticia emotionlessly replied, "Free? I'm afraid that's impossible. My contract with the Central Network designates that I am always in service to someone. If you do not intend to act as my Master, you must designate someone else in your place."Though he was already aware of the contract in question, Vahn's smile became markedly wrier in response to Leticia's words. Black Rabbit had already informed him about her character but she was a lot more serious than he anticipated. It was no wonder she was once called a Knight of the Little Garden."So be it. For the time being, you can regard me as your Master. Whether or not you call me that is up to you though. My actual name is Vahn, Vahn Aldrnari Mason."Grabbing the sides of her skirt, Leticia offered a polite curtsy as she replied, "My name is Leticia Draculea. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Master Vahn."Issuing a light chuckle, Vahn confused Leticia by extending his hand for her to grab. The moment she did, he teleported them away from the cheering crowd without regard for the ceremony that was supposed to follow the Gift Game. He didn't particularly care about receiving the gratitude of the hundred-odd Communities he had benefitted by returning their possessions. There were a lot of people waiting to meet Leticia, so, while his other self dallied around with Fenrir, Hime, Scathach, and Siegfried, he carried the befuddled vampire princess back to his workshop at max speed........."Leticia-samaaaaaaaa~!"Though her status was quite a bit higher than Leticia's, Black Rabbit still referred to the former with honorifics. She was one of the few people who knew Leticia's true identity and background, so, no matter how the Central Network identified her, Black Rabbit would always regard her with respect and adulation."Black Rabbit...?"Not expecting to encounter Black Rabbit the moment Vahn carried her into his home, Leticia was at a genuine loss as the blue-haired bunny clung to her with tears in her eyes."I told you..."Hearing Vahn's remark, Leticia looked over with a hint of emotion in her previously expressionless eyes. The presence of Black Rabbit all but confirmed he was an actual ally, so, after several seconds of simply staring at him, a very slight smile developed across her face as she replied, "Yes, you did..." in an audibly relieved, slightly amused tone.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn be like, "An opportunity to show off? 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Chapter 2091: Questions : Surprise