Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Deep in the God's Playground was a crystal clear, sapphire blue lake known as Ulle's Tear. This was the location that Vahn had been summoned by Shiroyasha, and, as fate would have it, the place in which the third generation Problem Children would make their entrance."Uwww...I'm so nervous...!"Since they were, in fact, referred to as Problem Children, Black Rabbit couldn't help feeling worried. The first generation consisted of Shiroyasha, Queen Halloween, and a Celestial Star Spirit known as Algol. These were beings capable of shaking the entire Little Garden on their own. As for the second generation, they had been responsible for the creation of the most powerful alliance in history, and, were it not for the selfishness of those leading the Divine Army, they might have revolutionized the way people lived in the Divine Realm.Simply put, every time "Problem Children" appeared, great changes were introduced to the Little Garden and its residents. Black Rabbit had witnessed some of these changes with her own two eyes so she knew, better than most, how quirky, irresponsible, and 'problematic' Problem Children could be."Relax. These are the people your friends placed their trust in. They might have a few quirks, but that can be said about all strong individuals. You and I aren't exactly paragons of normalcy..."Though she felt more at ease after hearing Vahn's words, Black Rabbit couldn't help issuing an awkward laugh as she leaned into his caress. Around the same time, high in the sky, three massive magic circles appeared. Black Rabbit couldn't see them, but Vahn's perception had developed to the point that the only things that could escape his notice were things he willfully ignored."One boy and two girls. The former's aura makes it difficult to ascertain his true age, but his body depicts him as a young man around seventeen. As for the two girls, they should be around 14-15?""It's hard to imagine a bunch of teenagers possessing the strength to shake the Divine Realm..."Chuckling in response to Black Rabbit's words, Vahn mused, "I'm not even remotely surprised. One of the things I learned during my travels between worlds is that teen angst and fate amalgamate to produce some incomprehensibly powerful individuals. There are so many examples of teens saving the world in lieu of adults that it's almost ludicrous...""I see..."Since she had never left the Divine Realm, Black Rabbit could only take Vahn's word for it. She knew he wouldn't lie to her, but, at the same time, she couldn't imagine a group of teenagers rising up to contend against being on the level of himself and Shiroyasha. The notion of someone younger than twenty defeating beings that predated the concepts of time and space seemed ridiculous. If such a thing were possible, the balance of reality would have been destroyed long ago.Dismissing such thoughts from her mind, Black Rabbit became her characteristically bubbly self as she suggested, "Let's hide in the bushes and then jump out when they're looking around! I'm tired of being the only one startled and teased on a daily basis~!"Raising his brows, Vahn asked, "Do you really think that's wise? If they're half as troublesome as you believe them to be, startling them doesn't seem like a particularly good idea. I can't imagine they'll be too pleased after crashing into the water. What if they mistake you as an enemy?""Eh...?"Realizing the truth contained within Vahn's words, a slight blush spread through Black Rabbit's face as she poked her index fingers together and answered, "I just thought it would be funny to see their reactions..."Nodding his head, Vahn said, "Under normal circumstances, you'd be right. However, two of them seem to possess enhanced senses. One, the boy, has even managed to detect us from this far away. Rather than surprising them, you would only be asking them to capture and interrogate you..."Imagining the scene of her getting chased around, a nervous expression appeared on Black Rabbit's face as she moved closer to Vahn."Hey, now...these are people you're trying to recruit into your Community. I don't mind teaching them a lesson if things get out of hand, but you'll need to be the one to convince them..."Laughing awkwardly in response to Vahn's words, Black Rabbit took a few steps away from him before giving her cheeks a few light smacks and saying, "Alright! Just leave it to me...!"Nodding in approval, Vahn crossed his arms as he waited for the trio to finish their descent. He could easily catch them, but, as this was basically a baptism for new arrivals, they would need to rely on themselves to avoid a plunge into the icy cold waters below."At least they're not screaming..."Shortly after those words left Vahn's mouth, protective membranes surrounded the trio and what appeared to be a Calico cat as they impacted the water. These prevented new arrivals from losing their lives as a result of falling, but, at the same time, the barrier pretty much guaranteed that the people being summoned either smashed into the ground or fell into a body of water...Emerging before the two girls was a blond-haired boy with the kind of spiky, windswept hair you would expect from a shonen protagonist. He had purple eyes and wore an outfit reminiscent of a Japanese High Schooler. Around his neck was a pair of white headphones with black stripes and a flame logo, but, unlike a normal pair of headphones, these were more of a fashion statement than anything else.Shortly after the heroic-looking youth appeared, a young girl with an appearance that screamed 'oujo-sama' poked her head out of the water. She had fair skin, dark-brown hair framed by two red ribbons, and bright blue eyes. At the present moment, she was wearing a white blouse accented by a yellow ribbon, a dark-blue secretarial skirt that extended past her knees, and a pair of black heels that had somehow managed to stay on despite the fact she had hit the water upside down.Rounding out the trio was a petite young girl with short brown hair that neatly framed her youthful face. Her outfit consisted of an open blue and white jacket that vaguely resembled the coat a nurse or a doctor might wear but without the sleeves. Beneath that, she wore a white blouse and a pair of peculiar pumpkin shorts that accentuated her riding boots and the black thigh-high socks covering her fair white legs.Though Vahn briefly met the gaze of the hazel-eyed girls, his attention was more on the cat atop her head than the moderately annoyed expression on her face. It had a base of creamy white fur with patches of pale and dark brown covering its body. The thing that confused Vahn was the fact it was a male. The vast majority of Calicos were female since the color variation typically required two X Chromosomes to create the characteristic patterns on their bodies. The .01% of Calicos that were male usually had some form of chimerism where they had an XXY Chromosomal makeup, but, from what Vahn could tell, the cat sitting atop the young girl's head was perfectly normal."How odd..."While others might not care about such trivial things, Vahn could be remarkably obsessive when he encountered something that contradicted his expectations. His curiosity had never waned. Rather, as time progressed, his intrigue towards the world around him gradually increased. Thus, while the trio of individuals would ordinarily be the main focus, Vahn couldn't help wondering what kind of scenario had occurred to produce a male Calico that wasn't some kind of genetic anomaly...As such thought crossed his mind, Vahn remained in the background as the trio swam to the shore and extricated themselves from the water. He noticed the blond-haired youth's eyes briefly wander to the transparent blouse worn by the haughtier-looking girl, but, rather than continue gawking, he just smiled before turning away from her and wringing out his gakuran-style jacket.("Eidetic memory...?")(*So it would seem...*)Recalling the game Black Rabbit was intending to play with the trio, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face. Unfortunately, he had already agreed to stay out of things unless they got out of hand. Thus, even though he was tempted to give her the advantage, he just continued to observe the trio until the haughtier-looking girl glared at him and remarked, "How brazen. Hasn't anyone ever told you it's impolite to stare?"Raising his brows, Vahn elected to withhold his remark as Black Rabbit stepped in front of him, an awkward laugh emanating from her throat as she said, "Don't mind Vahn. He just came to observe and make sure nothing went wrong. I'm Black Rabbit, by the way. Might I ask your names?"Though her sapphire-blue eyes never left Vahn, the haughty brunette answered, "My name is Kudou Asuka. I would say it's a pleasure to meet the two of you, but I'm not particularly fond of being dropped out of the sky and tossed into a lake. If you had made a single mistake, we might have ended up as ground pizza."Chiming in the moment Asuka finished speaking, the blond-haired youth said, "Not likely. There was a strange barrier that protected us before we landed in the lake. Besides, from that height, it wouldn't have made much of a difference if we hit water or solid ground. The surface tension of the water would have torn us apart."Harumphing in a haughty manner, Asuka crossed her arms beneath her fairly developed breasts as she retorted, "Does correcting people when they're clearly exaggerating make you feel smart? Tell me, rude boy, do you have a name to go with that mean-looking face and that bird's nest you call a hairstyle?"With his brow twitching ever so slightly, the blond-haired youth placed a hand on his hip before combing through his bangs like an edgy teen and saying, "The dangerous and unrefined Sakamaki Izayoi at your service. I'm also crude, vicious, and hedonistic so I'm basically the worst person you'll ever meet. You should read all the warning labels before coping an attitude, brat. Play with fire, and you're gonna get burned."Glowering in response to Izayoi's introduction, Asuka shifted her attention to the expressionless young girl drying off the Calico, asking, "And what about you, catgirl? Care to tell us your name?"While continuing to dry off the Calico using a handkerchief that was somehow still dry, the short-haired girl looked back to answer, "Kasukabe You."Adopting a slight smile, Asuka remarked, "I see. Nice to meet you, Kasukabe." before shifting her attention back to Vahn and saying, "Now then...are you the one who sent us those invitations?"With crossed arms and a wry smile on his face, Vahn answered, "You're not paying attention, are you? As Black Rabbit stated, I'm here to observe and prevent any accidents from happening. Stop trying to antagonize me. I'm not someone you can deal with at your current level."Having already crossed her arms previously, a taunting smile developed across Asuka's face as she remarked, "Oh? You seem pretty confident in your abilities. Perhaps I should put them to the test?"Without waiting for Vahn's response, Asuka swiped her hand in a cutting motion as she said, "Hear my command! Sit...!"For a very brief moment, so short that only he could perceive it, Vahn felt every muscle in his body tense in response to Asuka's words. At the exact same moment, his Will of the Emperor awakened on its own as an 'are you serious?' expression developed across his face. Then, before Asuka could make sense of what was happening, he lazily pointed towards her, his voice resonating through the void as he flatly replied, "No. You." while pointing at the ground.Before the words had even processed within her mind, Asuka found herself landing heavily on her bottom with a remarkably incredulous look on her face.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'What is a billion years of existence to a kid going through puberty...!?','The mysteries of the male Calico...','Oof level MAX...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"You scoundrel! What do you think you're doing!? Release me this instant...!"Unable or perhaps unwilling to believe what had just happened, Asuka attempted to jump to her feet only to find her legs unresponsive. As a result, she could only glare towards Vahn with a slightly vexed yet threatening look on her face as she demanded to be let go.Rolling his eyes, Vahn was about to let Asuka stand when Izayoi suddenly stepped up, hands in his pockets as he asserted, "Not cool, man. Going around bullying little girls? You should find yourself a better hobby."Exhaling through his nose, Vahn elected to ignore Izayoi's remark as he released Asuka from his compulsion. He wasn't against teaching them a lesson, but he wasn't going to pick a fight with a bunch of kids.Not expecting Vahn to simply 'back down', Izayoi felt as if he had just tried to punch a large cotton pillow. Most of the 'arrogant' individuals he had encountered would either get offended or speak highly of themselves whenever someone acted casually or failed to show them respect. Thus, for a very brief moment, he wasn't sure how to proceed until Yo helped Asuka up, saying, "We shouldn't be fighting. Now's the time to gather information." (A/N: I'm just going to call her Yo since Yō/You doesn't read well in English text.)"Cat girl's right. Mind telling us why you brought us to this world, long legs?"Since it had been mentioned several times that Vahn was simply an observer, Izayoi shifted his attention to the befuddled-looking Black Rabbit. She had been floundering around at the side, but, in response to his words, she quickly regained her senses, a serious expression on her face as she said, "My name isn't long legs! It's Black Rabbit! As for why I invited you here...*ahem*...!"Clearing her throat, Black Rabbit performed a cutesy spin before spreading her arms and saying, "Welcome, everyone, to the Little Garden~! We are willing to give the three of you a chance to participate in the fabulous Gift Games! Isn't that exciting~!?"Though Izayoi looked like he was prepared to ask what Gift Games were, the words got caught in his throat as Yo attempted to sneak up behind Black Rabbit and grab her ears. The moment she extended her hand, however, her wrist was suddenly caught by Vahn, who, from the perspective of everyone paying attention to him, seemed to teleport."That isn't very polite, young lady...""Vahn!?"Not expecting Vahn to appear behind her, Black Rabbit ended up shouting his name as Yo, showing a genuinely apologetic expression on her face, meekly replied, "Sorry. I was just curious. I've never seen anyone with rabbit ears before."Releasing the young girl's hand, Vahn adopted a genial smile as he said, "There are many different races living within the Little Garden. It's fine to be curious but you can't go around touching people without their permission. Black Rabbit's ears are especially sensitive so it would have caused her a great deal of pain if you were to grab them without proper care.""Ah..."Feeling even more apologetic, Yo crossed her hands over her lap before bowing at a steep angle and saying, "Sorry. I'll be sure to keep that in mind."Nodding his head in approval, Vahn stepped off to the side so that Black Rabbit could recover and continue her explanation. He noticed that Izayoi and Asuka were both staring at him with serious expressions on their faces, but, rather than pay them any mind, he just yawned before manifesting a pocket watch out of thin air to check the time..."This guy isn't simple...""I'm well aware of that..."Responding to Izayoi's remark, Asuka's expression was far more severe than the blond-haired youth's. Her clothes were still wet after falling into the lake so her bottom was now covered in a layer of fresh dirt. She may have come to the Little Garden seeking to change her ways, but, after a lifetime of having everyone follow her will, she resented the fact there was a person with a similar yet more powerful ability than her own...As various thoughts waged war within Asuka's mind, Black Rabbit reached the part of her speech where she wanted to challenge the trio to a Gift Game. To that end, she pulled out a deck of cards, saying, "Since a single explanation might not suffice, how about we all play a simple Gift Game right now~?"Since he had half-expected a fight to break out, Izayoi's brows furrowed slightly the moment he saw the deck of cards, asking, "For real...?" in an audibly annoyed tone.Without losing her stride, Black Rabbit returned an excited smile as she said, "Of course! You see, there are all kinds of Communities within the Little Garden. It isn't strictly required but all residents of this world typically belong to various small, medium, and large-scale organizations. Rather, with few exceptions, it would be difficult for most people to survive without joining a Community."Snapping her fingers, Black Rabbit caused a rather luxurious dealer's table to appear out of thin air as she added, "Now then, I wouldn't mind letting the three of you join the Community Black Rabbit is a part of. However, if you can't even win a simple Gift Game, it will cause serious problems for us. You'd be in the way and a real drain on resources. Basically, the three of you would be nothing but trouble and we can't have that now can we~?"Despite her nervousness, Black Rabbit managed a smug smile that caused the faces of Izayoi and Asuka to scrunch up slightly. As for Yo, she just played with the paws of her cat with a blank look on her face. She was paying attention, but, unlike the other two, she wasn't bothered by Black Rabbit's taunting words."Now wait just a minute! We haven't even accepted!"Never one to allow others to dictate the flow, Asuka took a stand with the intention of gaining a bit of leverage in the conversation. In response, Black Rabbit just crossed her arms with an ostensibly helpless expression on her face before cupping her cheek and remarking, "If you're afraid, we can just send you back. However, if you turn back now, you'll never have a chance to experience what lays beyond your original worlds. Would you really be satisfied with that~?"Clicking her tongue, Asuka approached the table with a serious expression on her face as she said, "I'm not afraid of anything. Now, tell me, what are the rules?"Though she was tempted to command Black Rabbit to explain the rules, Asuka held back when she noticed Vahn squint his eyes. She didn't know the full extent of his power at the moment, so, until the Gift Game officially began, she couldn't use her Gift wantonly."It's simple, really~!"After spreading the cards out in a flawless, evenly spaced arc, Black Rabbit spread her hands happily as she explained, "You just need to pick a face card from among these fifty-two face down cards on the table. However, you only get one chance and each person only gets to draw a single card."Adopting a contemplative expression, Asuka was about to ask whether or not they could use any method to inspect the cards when Izayoi suddenly chimed in to say, "Boring. You clearly brought us here for something more important than this. How 'bout we skip the small stuff and move on to the big boy problems? At the very least, you could have come up with something more interesting than a simple card game."Not expecting such an interjection, the smile on Black Rabbit's face froze as the ears atop her head twitched in frustration. She had worked really hard to come up with a simple game to serve as the trio's introduction to Gift Games as a whole. It was also intended to serve as a segue into a number of other topics so she wasn't quite sure how to proceed now that someone had interrupted...Surprised by Black Rabbit's remarkably 'innocent' reaction, an inaudible sigh escaped Izayoi's throat as he combed back his hair and said, "At least spice things up a little. How about a rule stating you tell us which face cards to draw. We can also make things more interesting by placing something of substantial value on the line. If you really want us to spook us, you should have made the stakes as high as possible from the start. A regular card game just seems pointless. Wouldn't you agree, big guy?"Raising his brows, Vahn replied, "I'm not a part of this. If I got involved, the only way you could win is with a handicap. Besides, there isn't really anything you could offer me. Even if your Gifts evolved to become the most powerful in the Divine Realm, they would just be another random card among the functionally infinite number I already possess. I don't mind humoring you, but I'm more than a little out of your league at the present moment."Raising his hand, Vahn produced a metal cube approximately 1km in diameter from his Inventory. It didn't exactly blot out the sky, but, having lived in modern settings where most other people didn't possess any form of superpower, the trio's eyes widened in shock as it began its descent."How about this for a Gift Game. Stop the fall of this cube. You can use any means necessary so long as you stop it before it hits the ground. If you win, you can make any single request from me. If you don't ask for my help, you die. If you do ask for my help, you lose and have to join Black Rabbit's Community. High enough stakes for you, brat...?"With a Geass Roll manifesting out of thin air, Vahn made it clear he wasn't playing around. At the same time, the cube of steel, weighing nearly eight billion tons, continued falling towards them as a massive amount of wind pressured began to press down on the surrounding forest.Staring up at the apocalyptic sight, an amused smile spread across Izayoi's face as he shrugged his shoulders and remarked, "Okay, old man. You called my bluff. Call off your meteor. I'll be a good sport and participate in Black Rabbit's little card game..."Though he returned a smile, Vahn didn't place the cube back into his Inventory. Instead, he began to close his hand, his fingers trembling as he attempted to force it into a fist. At the same time, the massive metal cube began to release a monstrously loud sound as its perfect corners and flat faces began to deform into the shape of a sphere. It took a lot more effort than he expected, but, once everything was said and done, Vahn managed to compress the sphere to the size of a softball-sized white orb that released a tremendous amount of heat and energy.Catching the orb with his transformed arms, Vahn adopted a serious expression as he met the gazes of the trio and explained, "This is the Divine Realm. This is the home of the most powerful being in all realities. The three of you may have unlimited potential but you'll need to work hard if you want to stand at the top. For now, try and get to the point where you can casually shatter a planet with a punch. That wouldn't be enough for me to take you seriously, but it's a step in the right direction."Having drained all the energy from the glowing white ball, a shimmering black lump appeared in Vahn's hand. Under normal circumstances, its mass would have produced a localized gravitational field. Instead, Vahn placed a magical seal on its surface so that its weight would only affect people willfully trying to pick it up. After that, he placed it on the ground for some random person or God to find later on.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Bad touch...!','Asuka is a very prideful young lady...','*Heavy sweating*...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With business picking up quite a bit after his victory in the Gift Game, Vahn found himself seated across from a nervous-looking young man with short brown hair and matching eyes. His outfit, consisting of a sleeveless top, arm warmers, a leather breastplate, blue trousers, armguards, shin guard, and a grey scarf gave him an appearance similar to a Thief. Despite this, he had a kind and caring look on his face as he wryly remarked, "Vahn-sama is quite popular..."Chuckling in amusement, Vahn paid no mind to the chibi-esque individuals treating his body as a jungle gym. At a glance, they resembled humanoid Companions inspired by rabbits, but, in reality, they were five of his children with Usalia."So, what can the Sage Dragon's Hearth do for the Daybreaker Community? I trust you did your homework before coming here..."Sitting ramrod straight the moment he heard Vahn's words, the brown-haired youth replied, "Hai! My Community and I have come to an agreement. We wish to join the Burgeoning Communities Accord. We have already accepted ten children into our ranks and I am prepared to offer my own life as collateral."Nodding his head in approval, Vahn stared into the youth's resolute eyes before picking up the white-haired chibi nomming on a carrot plushie in his lap. Its long hair, rounded facial features, and large eyes made it appear to be a female, but, like all of his children with Usalia, they were actually genderless until they had reached their second stage of evolution.Thinking Vahn was about to hand him the excessively adorable creature, the brown-haired youth became statuesque and nervous. Fortunately, he just manifested a large bottle from thin air to start feeding the tiny tot as he said, "Very well. Your probationary period will start this afternoon. After a month has passed, you will bring by the members of your Community for evaluation. If you pass, I'll perform the awakening process on your most promising members. Is there anything else?"Smiling radiantly, the brown-haired youth promptly bowed low as he exclaimed, "Thank you! The Daybreakers will never forget this kindness...!"Maintaining a casual smile of his own, Vahn manifested a large display placard for the youth to hand outside his Community's residential or work area. These signs had been popping up with increasing frequency in the past few months, as, more often than not, they were the only thing protecting small Communities from assimilation into larger organizations."Well, then. If there's nothing else...Leticia, please escort our guest to the entrance."Startling the youth quite a bit, Leticia appeared from within his shadow wearing what could best be described as an 'Alice' outfit. It was predominately blue and white, and, thanks to her hair color, fair features, and doll-like appearance, the vaguely maid-like outfit suited her quite a bit.Supplying a courteous bow towards Vahn, Leticia's replied, "Yes, Master." before looking towards the statuesque youth and saying, "Please, follow me.""H-Hai...!"Understanding that the petite beauty was the legendary Pure-Blooded Vampire that everyone had been talking about as of late, the brown-haired youth couldn't help feeling nervous. Sure, Vahn was absolutely terrifying, but, due to his overtly casual demeanor, his relatively famous amenability, and the veritable mountain of fluff surrounding him, it was hard to remain tense in his presence...Watching the youth's departure with his eyes, Vahn's expression softened as he exchanged the white-haired rabbit in his hands for one with pink hair before smiling wryly as a rather foul aroma tickled his nose.Staring down at the grey-haired, silver-eyed rabbit, Vahn helplessly asked, "Luna-chan...why do you always poop on Papa...?"Since it was a little too early for them to speak coherently, Luna just smiled radiantly, exclaiming, "Papa~!" before giggling happily.Supplying a chuckle of his own, Vahn lamented how his and Usalia's children were genderless but could still poop. It was quite troublesome, as, despite being as small as Companions, their poops could weigh as much as a kilogram. To make matters even worse, not that he was genuinely upset by the arrangement, most of his children tended to flock around and cling to him since Usalia was generally busy performing her duties as a member of the Sage Dragon's Hearth.Fortunately, Vahn wasn't like normal parents, so, with a snap of his fingers, Luna's poop vanished without a trace as he mused, "I'm guessing you're hungry now, right?""Feed me~!"......After escorting their guest to the entrance, Leticia flipped around the sign on the door to show that the Sage Dragon's Hearth was closed before returning to the Library where she and another version of Vahn had been lounging.Noticing Leticia's arrival, an affectionate smile developed across Vahn's face as he mused, "Welcome back." in a slightly teasing tone.Exhaling a helpless sigh through her nose, Leticia made her way over to Vahn before climbing onto his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, and asking, "Where were we...?" in her characteristically flat monotone.Setting aside the book he had been pretending to read, Vahn wrapped his hands around Leticia's waist as he answered, "I believe a certain naughty Maid was trying to seduce her Master...""Mmm...I see..."Tracing her finger along the line of Vahn's collarbone, Leticia maintained a remarkably calm look on her face as she licked her lips, turned her ruby-red eyes up at him, and said, "Be seduced..." in a flat, ostensibly commanding tone of voice.Chuckling in amusement, Vahn's hands phased through Leticia's dress as if it were a projection as he said, "You're good at this...". Then, resuming where they had left off, he began kissing the petite Vampire until her body gradually inflated into that of a mature beauty. This was another parallel she shared with Eva, and, the first time he learned of it, Vahn couldn't help wondering if the creators of the Akamatsuverse and the Transcendental Path to Heaven were familiar with each other........."Tell me. Is there ever a moment when you aren't making out or playing around with someone...?"With Shiroyasha seated in his lap, Vahn adopted a sagely look on his face as he answered, "When I sleep?"Despite snorting through her nose, Shiroyasha didn't stop Vahn from caressing her stomach. It was a very pleasant sensation, and, if she had to choose between this and pretending to be serious, she would always choose the former."Are you going to let Black Rabbit do the summoning alone? It's supposed to take place in less than an hour..."Issuing a light hum in response, Vahn appeared to consider Shiroyasha's words before asking, "Do you think that would be wise? If they are half as troublesome as you presented them to be, things might become complicated if I interact with them too soon. Would it not be better to let them join the No Names before introducing myself?"Nodding her head, Shiroyasha answered, "Probably. However, what will you do if they try to tease or hit on Black Rabbit? That girl has mellowed out quite a bit ever since you got together but she is still rather high-strung. The birth of Usalia's kittens didn't help...""Right..."Releasing Shiroyasha from his embrace, Vahn motioned to rise as the petite demoness adopted an accusatory pout and said, "I didn't mean this version of you should go..."Restraining the urge to extend his hand and caress her hair, Vahn maintained a casual smile as he said, "Come on over to the workshop. I'll be preparing lunch in a few minutes. You're welcome to join us."Exhaling a sigh, Shiroyasha's expression melted into a look of helplessness as she saved him off, saying, "Yeah, yeah. I'll be there. Just go..."Nodding his head, Vahn was prepared to teleport away when Shiroyasha added, "And Vahn..."Turning back, Vahn raised his brows in response to Shiroyasha's uncharacteristically serious look as she said, "Try not to break them..."Responding with an amused chuckle, Vahn gestured a casual farewell before musing, "That depends on them, doesn't it~?"Without waiting for Shiroyasha's response, Vahn promptly departed the Thousand Eyes Community store. This left the petite demoness exhaling a sigh, but, almost immediately thereafter, an amused smile developed across her face as she remarked, "This should be interesting..."......Having spent the last three years preparing for this day, Black Rabbit was feeling nervous as she paced around in front of Jin.Though his appearance hadn't changed much, the present-day Jin gave off a markedly more confident aura as he maintained a relaxed smile and said, "Black Rabbit. Please, calm yourself. I'm sure everything will work out. Even if we can't convince them to join us, I'm positive we will be able to manage something on our own. We're not the helpless children we used to be."With her ears drooping in response to Jin's words, Black Rabbit replied, "I know. I just can't help feeling nervous. I mean, today is the day everyone has been waiting for. How can you stay calm?"Repeating the words Vahn had quite literally beaten into his head, Jin answered, "A capable Leader must appear calm under any circumstances. Truth be told, I'm just as nervous as you are. I just keep it hidden."Feeling marginally more at ease now that she knew Jin was also nervous, a smile developed across Black Rabbit's face as she shifted her attention to Lily and inquired, "What about you, Lily? Are you also feeling nervous?""Hmmm~?"Tilting her head to the side, Lily maintained her usual smile as she asked, "Why would I be nervous? Even if things don't work out today, I'm confident we'll be okay. I believe in Vahn and the hard work everyone has put in these last six months."Punctuating her words, Lily's smile became even more radiantly as the trio of tails behind her body twitched playfully. With the singular exception of Black Rabbit, she was now the strongest member of the No Names. She had no intention of participating in any Gift Games, but, if it was for the sake of her Community, she would do everything in her power to protect them.Exhaling a sigh, Black Rabbit found herself wishing she could be half as mature as Lily. Fortunately, the latter, while remarkably fond of Vahn, showed surprisingly little interest in him as a member of the opposite sex. Rather, she even viewed Seraphina and Usalia, people who were much older than she was, as children who needed to be looked after. It was a very strange phenomenon. Almost as if she possessed an Innate related to maternal instincts..."Having fun?""Waaaaah!?"Despite recognizing the voice in an instant, Black Rabbit was so startled that she nearly jumped into the ceiling. Fortunately, Vahn managed to catch her with his telekinesis, a soft chuckle emanating from his throat as he pulled her toward him and said, "You appear to be nervous..."With her hair turning a vibrant shade of pink, Black Rabbit found herself wholly unable to respond to Vahn's words as he wrapped his arms around her body and gave her a gentle hug. This caused the ears atop Lily's head to twitch, her expression practically beaming as she pressed the tips of her fingers together and softly mused, "How cute~."Though Lily's remark made him feel a little exasperated, Jin did his best to maintain the facade of a capable leader as he cleared his throat and said, "Welcome, Vahn. It's good to see you."Returning a curt nod, Vahn ignored the slightly uncomfortable aura radiating from Jin's body as he asked, "How've you been, chibi? It's been a couple of days since I last stopped by. You haven't been slacking off, have you?"Paling quite a bit, cold sweat began to break out across Jin's body as he forced himself to continue smiling and said, "I would never..." in an honest yet slightly awkward tone. He never felt like he was doing enough to meet Vahn's expectations, as, every time he made any kind of progress, it was like the goal post had been moved exponentially further away...Adopting a slightly serious look, Vahn said, "I'll confirm it for myself later on. For now, what are your plans regarding the problem children? Have you considered how you're going to convince them?"No longer able to maintain his facade, Jin exhaled a defeated sigh before explaining, "I don't know anything about them so I planned to rendezvous with them at the Outer Gate before taking them to one of the Cafes run by the Six Scars Community. From what I have learned thus far, they come from relatively normal worlds that run parallel to one another. I'm hoping that the presence of cute Catgirls and other beast people will make them more receptive to discussion..."Stroking his non-existent beard, Vahn resisted the urge to mutter naruhodo as the Cafe in question appeared within his mind. He was a regular at quite a number of kemonomimi cafes so he was well acquainted with the Six Scars Community. After all, despite being located in the East Side, they were actually affiliated with the Draco Grief Alliance governing the South."Tell me...how did you learn about the cafe operated by the Six Scars Community?"Blinking in confusion, Jin shifted his gaze towards Black Rabbit. In response, the befuddled bunny tilted her head to the side, an adorable yet airheaded expression on her inordinately beautiful face as she naively replied, "Shiroyasha-sama recommended it...?"......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is basically a Carrier-class Fluff Lord..','Lily is a good girl (UwU)...','The machinations of Shiroyasha never cease xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2094: First Impressions