Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

"This is completely unacceptable! You know damn well that Vampire wench belongs to the Perseus Community! How can you allow her to transfer into the possession of another member of Thousand Eyes!?"A stark contrast to how she behaved in front of Vahn, Shiroyasha was currently seated properly with a serious expression on her face. In reality, she was doing everything in her power to avoid laughing out loud, as, due to the mysterious energy possessed by Vahn, there was a massive bald spot on the side of Laius's head. He was an extremely vain and hedonistic man so it was beyond hilarious to see such a prideful individual flaring up like a child throwing a temper tantrum."The Sage Dragon's Hearth is a part of Thousand Eyes. This can't be denied. However, you seem to be forgetting that we are a Trade Community. We don't interfere in the private affairs of our affiliate Communities unless the matter is directly related to a business transaction. Don't expect us to clean up your mess.""Bullshit! Don't think I don't know you had something to do with Leticia's escape! How else would she get the idea to burn her Divinity in order to break her contract!?"Shaking her head, Shiroyasha's expression remained unperturbed as she stated, "If your argument was grounded in reality, I wouldn't be sitting here in front of you. Even if the terms of my contract haven't been made public, even children know I'm unable to intervene in matters unrelated to the preservation of the East Side. Only an idiot would think to accuse me of coordinating with Demon Lords to offer one of my former colleagues as a prize in a Gift Game. Use your head, brat."Gritting his teeth, Laius reached for the pendant around his neck with a fierce look on his face. This caused Shiroyasha to tense slightly, but, at the same time, she was internally daring him to try and do something. If he violated the Laws of the Little Garden and dared to attack her, she would erase him without a thought.Unfortunately, Laius was many things but suicidal wasn't one of them. He was confident he could destroy Shiroyasha's store, but, in exchange, he would undoubtedly lose his life. There was nothing he valued more than his own existence, so, after squeezing the pendant tightly for several seconds, he reluctantly released it before saying, "As a senior affiliate of Thousand Eyes, I'm using my right to demand arbitration from a Manager. The Pure-Blooded Vampire, Leticia, was legally obtained by my Community after she rampaged three years ago. Now that she had fallen into the hands of another affiliate, we demand an investigation be conducted and proper compensation meted out."Though she had already seen this coming, Shiroyasha's couldn't help glowering as she asked, "Oh? What, exactly, did you have in mind?"Touching the side of his head, Laius's expression darkened as he said, "I was originally intending to settle this matter peacefully. Now that the Leader of the Sage Dragon's Hearth has dared to attack me, I demand his Community be expelled from Thousand Eyes and reparations be paid for the pain and suffering he has caused."Under normal circumstances, Shiroyasha would have been extremely annoyed by Laius's behavior. Even if she listened to his demands and tried to arbitrate the matter, someone as vain and petty as him would only be satisfied when the other party was stripped of everything. After all, in his mind, there was nothing of equivalent value to his own pride and ego.Unfortunately for Laius, the person he had set his sights on was Vahn. He might be able to pressure others using the tremendous wealth, manpower, and resources he had inherited, but, against Vahn, such things were meaningless. His power wasn't derived from a story, myth, or established concept. He didn't require someone else's authority to wield tremendous power. Instead, he was an anomaly that served as the guarantor of his own strength. Thus, so long as he was outside the 3-Digit Gates, he was practically invincible.Unable to contain herself, a mischievous grin spread across Shiroyasha's face as she said, "You're in over your head. Out of respect for your father, I will offer you a bit of advice. Let this matter lay. The person you are antagonizing is so far beyond you that you can never hope to defeat him.""You bitch...!"Though he knew better than to throw it directly at Shiroyasha, that didn't stop Laius from throwing his teacup past her head, smashing into the wall behind her. He got the distinct impression she was baiting him, but, confident in his Community's ability to crush anyone beneath the 5-Digit Gates, he wasn't going to back down. His father, the legendary Perseus, had left him numerous treasures that would turn heads even in lower-digit Gates. Thus, while he wasn't foolish enough to battle a Pure-Blooded Dragon directly, he was confident in his ability to win in a Gift Game.As that thought crossed his mind, a sadistic smile developed across Laius's face as he said, "Very well. If you believe this matter cannot be settled through arbitration, we'll do it the old-fashioned way. As an established Community, the Sage Dragon's Hearth must have a Game of Challenge. To avoid an all-out war, we will both send people to clear the other's Gift Game. The first to emerge victoriously will gain ownership of the participating group's members. I believe this is within the scope of the Thousand Eyes Community's rules, is it not?"Angering Laius further, Shiroyasha exhaled a tired sigh before shaking her head and saying, "Don't say I didn't warn you..."Clicking his tongue, Laius rose to his feet and said, "One week. If the Sage Dragon's Hearth refuses to accept our terms, the Perseus Community will have no choice but to declare war on them. Also, once this matter has been settled...consider our cooperation over with..."Despite Shiroyasha's words, Laius believed, without a shadow of a doubt, she had something to do with Leticia's escape. There were too many coincidences for it to be mere happenstance. The most notable among these was the fact that she didn't interfere despite the fact Leticia had illegally fallen into the hands of a Community affiliated with Demon Lords. She could have easily intervened using her authority as a Floor Master yet she refused to reveal any information related to her escape and subsequent capture. The only thing she revealed was that Leticia had been moved to the South so there wasn't anything she could do.Since Shiroyasha's omniscience was well known throughout the Little Garden, Laius didn't believe she would just remain idle as one of her former allies fell into the hands of a Demon Lord. He knew she had contacts in the South as well since his Community, as the name implied, owed its origins to Greek Mythology. The Greek Factions were among the most powerful on the South Side, so, while his father had relocated him to the East for his protection, Laius was still well informed on matters related to his ancestral home...Not caring in the slightest about Laius's affiliation with Thousand Eyes, Shiroyasha just shrugged her shoulders with a disinterested look on her face. Internally, however, she was squealing like a little girl, as, despite her vast intellect, it was rare for things to go this well for her. Ever since Vahn had arrived, all her carefully laid plans had been coming to fruition without incident. It was almost scary how reliable he was.Annoying by Shiroyasha's reaction, Laius's made a point to spit on the ground before exiting with a disgusted look on his face. He had never liked Shiroyasha due to her impish nature and child-like appearance. She also prevented him from hitting on her employees, so, now that he was preparing to cut ties with her, he no longer had any interest in feigning respect. If his father hadn't expressly informed him to never challenge her directly, he would have used his Community to crush her long ago.........Just as Vahn was contemplating giving the Omnipresent Television a second try, a thin pair of arms wrapped around his shoulders from behind. Immediately thereafter, he felt a small prick on his ear as Shiroyasha playfully nibbled on his lobe with her prominent canines."Someone's happy..."After suckling a small amount of blood from Vahn's ear, Shiroyasha grinned like the demon she was before saying, "You have no idea. That fool actually wants to challenge you to a competition known as the Rite of the Challenger. Starting a week from tomorrow, you'll basically be sending groups to compete in each other's Game of Challenge. The first group to emerge victoriously will basically be able to do whatever they want with the other Community's participating members. I'm guessing he saw Fenrir and Black Rabbit and now wants them for himself..."Since she couldn't even imagine Vahn losing, Shiroyasha hadn't properly considered her words. As a result, her body tensed as a terrifying aura spontaneously erupted from Vahn's body. He was doing his best to hold it in, but, despite the calm look on his face, Shiroyasha knew she had erred when he coldly replied, "I see..." in a voice that seemed to emanate from the deepest recesses of an abyss."Relax...there is no way in hell you'll lose to a brat like that. Besides, he might be a hedonistic fool, but he isn't truly evil. If you kill him, you'll end up making an enemy out of his father and the entire Greek Pantheon. Perseus is a good man. The loss of his one and only son would devastate him..."Though it was impossible for him to calm down completely, Vahn benefited from the fact that his other two selves were among his children and lounging about with Seraphina. Thus, after several deep breaths, he exhaled a sigh and said, "Sorry..." in a sincere and affectionate tone of voice.Exhaling a sigh of relief, Shiroyasha planted a kiss on Vahn's cheek before moving around to sit in his lap. This was one of the best things about being small. If she were in her adult form, this kind of intimacy would have been impossible. Now that she was a loli, she could nestle in his lap like a bird preparing to nest. Even better was the fact that Vahn had no inhibitions towards her despite the fact he wasn't a lolicon. He simply appreciated her for who she was, and, no matter what form she took, Shiroyasha was pretty sure he would readily reciprocate her teasing.Comforted by this knowledge, Shiroyasha guided Vahn's hands to cup her nonexistent breasts as she looked up at him and said, "There is something important we need to discuss..."Though he was tempted to point out that her words didn't exactly match her actions, Vahn just gave the soft mounds beneath Shiroyasha's dress a squeeze as he asked, "Does it have something to do with the pendant around Laius's neck?"After blinking in surprise, an impish grin developed across Shiroyasha's face as she asked, "You just couldn't resist, could you?"Chuckling wryly in response to the accusation, Vahn moved one of his hands to Shiroyasha's belly as he explained, "I don't mind playing fair when the other party demonstrates proper manners and consideration. That man dared to talk about one of my lovers as if they were a possession. He also set his beady little eyes on Black Rabbit. If she hadn't intervened, he would have died at least twice before I kicked his arrogant ass out of my shop..."Smiling in response to Vahn's words, Shiroyasha guided his hand a bit lower as she said, "I knew it was a good idea to entrust those girls to you. If you had to, I bet you'd go to war against the entire Divine Realm for the people you love. Isn't that right~?"Though he knew she was alluding to something, Vahn's response got caught in his throat as he felt a familiar sensation against his fingers. This caused a number of alarm bells to echo within his mind, but, like a fly that had been ensnared within a spider's web, he was ostensibly powerless to resist as a sonorous whimper escaped Shiroyasha's lips.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Young Master Peng is so bold!', 'Laius be like, "My father will hear about this...!','Shiroyasha just needs to dye her hair red and keep her eyes squinted and she would be a perfect stand-in for Loki xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"It amazes me how Communities can have such large estates despite everyone living in such close proximity to one another."Nodding her head in response to Asuka's remark, Black Rabbit perked up as she explained, "That's one of the amazing things about the Little Garden! No matter how large a Community grows, it will never run out of space. Even if we decrease our Rank and transition into a Lower-Digit Gate, all the land and territory belonging to us will be transferred with us~!"Blinking in surprise, Asuka's expression showed genuine shock as she muttered, "Amazing..." with a thoughtful glimmer in her eyes. She had been wondering how they would be able to decrease their Rank and transition to the Lower-Digit Gates when their Community was located on the outskirts of the Little Garden. She hadn't even considered that their entire Community grounds could be moved as they continued to expand and progress."Asuka, Black Rabbit, please stay focused. Now isn't exactly the best time to discuss such matters..."Though the old him would have simply remained silent until the duo was finished speaking, Jin was doing his best to become a more reliable Leader. Vahn had stressed the importance of dictating the pace and seizing the momentum. It was fine to listen to friends and allies when drafting plans, but, the moment he entered the battlefield, it was his job to keep everyone focused on the task at hand."The runt's right. Let's get this over with so we can return home. Those brats won't be able to sleep if they're caught up worrying."Having said his piece, Izayoi only cast a cursory glance towards the Geass Roll before making his way into the moonlit forest with his hands behind his head and a bored look on his face. This left Jin with a wry smile on his face as Izayoi had not only seized the momentum for himself, he kept it by promptly departing. Now, everyone else would feel pressured to follow after him to avoid being left behind."Hey, wait just a moment! Yo and I were the ones who discovered the truth about Fores Garo! How dare you try to hog the spotlight for yourself...!"Had Izayoi ignored Asuka's remark, Jin might have been able to recover some semblance of control over the group. Unfortunately, the blond-haired youth adopted a cheeky smile as he half-turned to say, "If you've got what it takes, feel free to steal it for yourself, rich girl. I didn't come all the way to the Divine Realm to play second fiddle for someone else. Besides, if you think I'm going to just sit around and behave after learning what this asshole did, you've seriously misjudged my character."Punctuating his statement, the same high-pitched sound that accompanied Izayoi's supernatural punches echoed through the area as he leaped more than a hundred meters into the air. Then, to the surprise of both Yo and Asuka, he appeared to use empty space as a foothold before vanishing like a phantom. Moments later, a series of sonic booms sounded through the area as tempestuous winds kicked up a storm of dust and debris.Thanks to Jin casually erected a glowing green barrier of wind, none of the group was affected by Izayoi's surprising demonstration of speed and power. His battle with Seraphina had opened up his eyes to the fact that he was much stronger than he initially believed. He had no idea what his actual limits were but he was already tens of times more powerful than he was when he arrived."That idiot..."Despite the drastic difference in their respective power levels, Asuka refused to be impressed by Izayoi's display of power. Black Rabbit had explained the true potential of her Gift the previous night, so, while her pride had taken a number of hits against Vahn, Asuka was supremely confident in her ability to grow stronger. After all, unless Izayoi acquired additional Gifts through a Gift Game, he was stuck with what he already had. As for her, she could basically control the Gifts of others to empower or outright negate them. Once her spiritual energy advanced beyond a certain point, she would, for all intents and purposes, be invincible.Using her now fluffy paws, Yo placed a hand on Asuka's shoulder, saying, "Asuka...we shouldn't be fighting amongst ourselves. There are plenty of enemies waiting for us in the other Gates. Let's do our best to become stronger, together. Okay...?"Turning towards Yo, Asuka's heart melted as she saw the inordinately kind and docile girl wearing what appeared to be a Vanargandr onesie. It was such a stark contrast to the outfit she had been wearing during her battle with Vahn, but, if she were being honest, Asuka preferred this over the rather scandalous outfit she had been wearing previously. At the very least, it didn't require Yo to go around flashing her bottom for the whole world to see.Unable to resist the urge, Asuka reached out to pet the space between the gravity-defying ears atop Yo's hoodie as she said, "You're right, Yo. Sorry for allowing my emotions to get the better of me."Though it wasn't as pleasant as the time when Vahn pat her head, a smile spread across Yo's face as the tail attached to her mascot-like costume began to waggle. She didn't really understand how it worked, but her senses were directly linked to her outfit so she could even feel the breeze blowing through her fur. The only downside was that it basically required her to be naked or she would feel as though there was something itchy beneath her skin.........After rushing to the mansion located at the center of the forest, Izayoi couldn't help adopting a mocking smile as he looked around at the devastated terrain. It looked like a horde of monsters had swept through the area. There were even large gash marks at several locations, and, despite being a famous Community in the Outer Gates, there were massive vines covering one of the most decrepit-looking mansions he had ever seen."How ominious~."Placing his hands in his pockets, Izayoi casually walked over to the vine-covered double doors that used to be the mansion's entrance. They were reinforced with materials that could even resist siege weaponry, but, with a simple kick, he managed to send both doors flying into the interior like large projectiles fired from a cannon."I think I'm starting to figure out how this works. So long as I focus my intent, it's almost like I have unlimited strength. Pretty sweet..."While humoring the thought of testing his theory against Vahn, Izayoi made his way deeper into the mansion. Unfortunately, he only trespassed three steps before the smile on his face spontaneously faded, replaced by a disgusted grimace as he remarked, "Seriously? What a drag..."Though he had already suspected something due to the countless vines entwining the mansion like a prison, Izayoi couldn't help feeling nauseous when he saw the detached limbs, blood, and viscera littering the interior. Everyone in the mansion had been ripped to shreds. He wouldn't have cared if it was just a bunch of kidnappers and criminals, but, mixed in among the corpses were the corpses of females and a handful of children...Removing his hands from his pockets, Izayoi adjusted the headphones around his neck so that they were covering his ears. Then, rather than relying on his sight to navigate the interior, he closed his eyes and shut off his sense of smell before relying on a bevy of extrasensory perceptive abilities to track one of the five auras lingering in and around the mansion.Unfortunately, even after shutting off most of his conventional senses, Izayoi couldn't ignore the slippery quality of the floor and the crunching sensation that transmitted through the soles of his feet. It gave him an almost overwhelming urge to puke, but, from the perspective of an outsider, he appeared calm and unperturbed even as his pants and socks became thoroughly caked with blood and viscera........."Not bad..."Though there was a fair amount of negative emotions contained within Izayoi's aura, Vahn was impressed by how stable it was. He was scared, disgusted, and even a little bloodthirsty, yet, in spite of this, his aura was stable to the point of appearing solid.With very few exceptions, the aura encompassing a person's body resembled a multicolored, ever-changing flame. Izayoi's, however, resembled a luminous membrane that clung to his body like an inviolable membrane. It behaved much like a barrier, and, despite changing color and intensity, the shape never changed."Mmm..."Nodding her head in agreement, Leticia's crimson eyes glistened as she followed Izayoi's every movement with a conflicted, slightly apologetic look on her face. She was still recovering from the shock of having Vahn show up just as the Gift Game was about to begin. He hadn't said anything about it but she couldn't help feeling guilty. She was the one to bestow Galdo power, and, thanks to the vines she had produced, even the servants and slaves of his Community hadn't been spared...Leticia had been afraid that Vahn would regard her as a monster. Instead, he simply held her as he always had, a relaxed and loving smile on his face as he provided comfort to her weary spirit. This was one of the things she loved about him, but, at the same time, his unconditional love made her feel even guiltier about her actions...What Leticia didn't know was that Vahn had taken her feelings of guilt into consideration when he decided to comfort her. Unless he resorted to violence, her guilt would eat away at her more than any punishment he could mete out. He would punish her if she requested him to do so, but, for the time being, he would continue treating her with the same care and attention as usual. After all, his hands were far from clean. Rather, if they were to compare their respective kill counts, he was pretty confident he beat her by several digits.........Opening the door leading to what used to be Galdo's office, a smile developed across Izayoi's face as he mused, "Your outside now matches your inside. Let's dance, pussy cat."A stark contrast to the traditional black, white, and orange he presented in his Weretiger form, the current Galdo resembled a monstrous, oversized Bengal Tiger. His body was predominately white with bluish-black stripes covering most of his body. The only thing that stood out beyond this was the inordinately long mane of white hair flowing from the top of his head and along his spine. He was also several times larger than a conventional tiger, but, after seeing what Vahn and Seraphina were capable of, Izayoi wasn't intimidated by an oversized cat.Demonstrating this, Izayoi didn't even try to dodge as Galdo, like a mindless beast, charged toward him. Instead, he waited until the very last moment before cracking an even larger smile as he kicked upward without removing his hands from his pockets. His foot accurately impacted the soft spot of Galdo's chin, forcing his maw shut and sending him crashing through the ceiling with enough force to eject him from the mansion."Damn. Guess he really can't be defeated through normal means..."Despite putting a fair amount of strength into his kick, Izayoi felt very no actual feedback. He was generally able to get a feel for how much damage he had inflicted on his opponent. In Galdo's case, all the force from his blow seemed to be transmitted back into his leg. The only reason the massive white tiger had been sent flying was because the force of his kick still affected their surroundings. In other words, it was the wind pressure generated by his attack that turned the kitty into a kite.Shaking his head, Izayoi made his way over to a silvery-white sword sticking out of the wall. It had a cross-shaped guard accented with gold, and, according to the conditions of the Gift Game, it was the sole object in existence that could defeat the current Galdo. This was one of the unique aspects of the Little Garden.So long as they were authorized by the Central Network, there were very few restrictions on the rules and conditions that could be imposed during a Gift Game. This was what allowed particularly clever individuals to rise in a world that was otherwise dominated by reason-defying powerhouses. In his present state, Galdo could even tank a multiverse-busting attack without a single hair on his head being harmed. Inversely, it only took a single decisive blow from the sword in Izayoi's hand to put him down for good."Guess I should clean up before those brats arrive. Asuka would probably puke her guts out if she saw that scene in the main hall..."As that thought crossed his mind, Izayoi was briefly tempted to idle about just to teach the raven-haired girl a lesson. Fortunately for the former heiress, his words and thoughts rarely matched his actions. If he could spare someone a traumatic experience, he would generally do everything in his power to do so. Thus, after liberating the sword from the wall, Izayoi looked towards the roof with a smile before flexing his legs and jumping with enough force to collapse the entire mansion.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'The Little Garden is filled with conveniences~! -Black Rabbit','RIP Jin's dignity as a Leader...','The Tsundere is strong with this one...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With nothing better to do until later in the evening, Vahn split his time between lounging about in the nursery, spending time with Seraphina and Usalia, and watching over Sarina and Nono.Now that his contract with the No Names had come to an end, most of Sarina's and Nono's training would now take place within the Sage Dragon's Hearth. To this end, he had them don uniforms that made them appear like young students in a military-sponsored magical academy.When asked why they had to wear such uniforms during their training, Vahn answered similarly to the explanation that Chloe had given him all those years ago. Specifically, he told them that one of the most important steps to changing one's mentality was changing their attire. If they were serious about pursuing the paths they had chosen, dressing the part was very important.Fortunately, neither of the girls really protested the sudden change. Rather, ever since they learned he was the one making all of their clothes, they were generally grateful for everything he prepared for them. Sarina, in particular, had giggled rather creepily when she learned that even her bloomers and pumpkin pants had been hand-stitched by Vahn's hands. As for Nono, she did her best to take care of every piece of clothing he gifted her as if they were some kind of treasure. After all, back in her previous world, fancy clothes were both exceptionally rare and valuable.........In the midst of overseeing Sarina's and Nono's attempts to resuscitate a small bird, Vahn sensed a subtle fluctuation in the barrier surrounding the estate. Shortly thereafter, a gentle chiming could be heard to indicate that someone had entered their reception room.Gesturing for Hime to relax, Vahn said, "I'll take care of it." before vanishing into thin air. He could have made another version of himself, but, unless he had something important to take care of, he generally limited himself to three vessels at a time."Welcome to the Sage Dragon's Hearth. What can I do for you...?""Oh? I never expected a Pure-Blooded Dragon such as yourself to greet guests. It would seem the rumors regarding your eccentricity are true."Raising his brows, Vahn eyed the young man that had entered his store. He had dual-colored hair with a peculiar pattern of golden blond and black. It was styled in such a way that his bangs hung over his piercing blue eyes, and, despite appearing rather weak and wiry at first glance, a powerful aura emanated from his body. More specifically, it emanated from the stone pendant attached to the choker around his neck. As for his attire, well, he looked like a punk rock enthusiast."I'm not fond of repeating myself. If you've no business here, the door is right behind you."Batting his bangs like an arrogant young noble, the wannabe rockstar adopted an arrogant smile as he said, "You have something that belongs to me. I came to get it back."Furrowing his brows, Vahn's teeth became noticeably sharper as he asked, "Is that so? Enlighten me, brat. What do I possess that belongs to you?"Seemingly undaunted by Vahn's toothy smile, the dual-haired man stepped forward and said, "The Pure-Blooded Vampire, Leticia. I don't know what those idiots-"Before the man could finish speaking, Vahn already had his hand around his neck, a vicious smile on his face as he exclaimed, "Wrong answer!"Though he had no idea who the man was, Vahn didn't particularly care. He was quite protective of his women, but, more than that, he disdained people who believed they had some inherent right to possess other people. Thus, without any hesitation whatsoever, he opened his mouth far wider than humanly possible as a rainbow-hued light built within his throat.Fearing for his life, the dual-haired man pulled out a golden khopesh, but, even after striking Vahn directly in the face, it was the blade that cracked.Just as a laser-like beam of light was about to erupt from Vahn's mouth, a paper fan smacked him in the head with a surprising amount of force. This spared the man from having his head removed from his shoulders, but, due to the close proximity of the breath, all the hair on the left side of his head had been burnt to a crisp."Vahn! You can't just ignore the rules...!"Dropping the now catatonic man to the ground, Vahn looked back at Black Rabbit, Fenrir, and his other self with a wry smile on his face as he said, "I was going to revive him. I just wanted to teach him a lesson."Stamping her foot in frustration, Black Rabbit's hair began to turn pink as she shouted, "You know I can't just ignore such egregious violations! No means no...!"Patting the frustrated bunny's head, Vahn adopted an apologetic expression as he said, "Sorry..." in a gentle tone. This caused Black Rabbit to quickly regain her usual pep, but, before the atmosphere could turn rosy, the man on the ground recovered enough to point and exclaim, "You! Do you have any idea who it is you're messing with!?""Do you...?"Though he was momentarily silenced by the aura exuding from Vahn's body, the dual-haired man managed to rise to his feet, cradling the burnt side of his face as he shouted, "I am Laius Perseus, Leader of the Legendary Perseus Community! You think you're hot shit just because you managed to defeat a bunch of upstarts? I'll have your head mounted above my bed so you can watch as I-"Noticing the man's sickly pink aura attempt to coil around Black Rabbit, Vahn slammed his hand into Laius's chest with enough force to send him crashing through the front door. Fortunately, it was a lot more durable than the man in question, so, while he would need to perform some light maintenance on the hinges, the door was largely unscathed as it gently closed behind him."What a complete and utter nutjob. He nearly had his head blown off and still has the gall to pick a fight? Talk about a lack of awareness.""Vahn..."Unamused by Vahn's further breaking of the rules, Black Rabbit furrowed her brows with an angry pout on her face. This caused his expression to become awkward until a childish voice chimed in to say, "Calm your tits, Black Rabbit. That brat deserves everything coming to him.""Eh? Shiroyasha-sama!?"Turning towards the direction of the voice, Black Rabbit was the only person surprised to see Shiroyasha seated atop the reception desk with a bag of rice crackers in her hand. She had been enjoying the show for quite some time, and, were it not for Black Rabbit's timely interference, she would have been the one to intervene.Ignoring Black Rabbit's outburst, Shiroyasha stared directly at Vahn as she said, "We need to talk. Come by my office when you get a chance."Having said what she intended to say, Shiroyasha, alongside one of the Vahn's, disappeared without a trace. This left Black Rabbit with a frustrated expression on her face, but, before she could throw a tantrum, Vahn handed her Luna and said, "Let's go back. I've already closed the shop so there won't be any additional interruptions. You've got a Gift Game to officiate this evening so you should try to relax as much as possible..."Unable to stay mad with an infant in her arms, Black Rabbit quickly calmed down. In truth, she was still a little frustrated, but, having already decided to place her trust in Vahn, she elected to just let him and Shiroyasha settle things. After all, the only time Vahn really got angry was when someone attempted to threaten the people he cared about. If she stayed mad at him because he was worried about them, that would be a little silly........."Though I can't say I'm surprised, this wasn't what I had in mind when you said we needed to talk..."Giggling in response to Vahn's words, Shiroyasha nestled even closer to him as she said, "Words are the least meaningful way to communicate. Besides, you know damn well I can't interfere in personal matters between Communities. Unless that idiot comes here or you purchase the information, there isn't really anything to discuss...""I see..."Enjoying the texture of Shiroyasha's hose beneath his palms, Vahn gave her small yet pert buttocks a squeeze as he teasingly added, "Does this count as a form of payment...?"Snickering in her characteristically mischievous manner, Shiroyasha linked her arms around Vahn's, her cat-like eyes glistening as she mused, "That depends on whether or not you can satisfy me..."Just as Vahn was reaching for the cord binding Shiroyasha's obi, a gentle knocking could be heard from outside the room as Nadeshiko softly informed, "Shiroyasha-sama, you have a guest arriving from the Perseus Community. He is awaiting your presence in reception room three...""..."Seeing the mischievous smile on Shiroyasha's face, Vahn remained silent for several seconds before asking, "You really want me to teach this kid a lesson, don't you?""Who knows~?"Rising from Vahn's lap, Shiroyasha playfully pinched his cheek before refastening the cord of her obi and making her way towards the room's entrance. Before leaving, however, she pulled out the Omnipresent Remote, tossing it over as she said, "Just think about what you want to see and press the button. Don't worry, I won't judge you."Punctuating her statement with a wink, Shiroyasha opened the sliding bamboo door before joining Nadeshiko. This left Vahn alone in her room, a privilege no other person in the history of the Little Garden had been allowed.Though he was tempted to just return home, Vahn dismissed that thought as he eyed the relatively plain-looking remote. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Shiroyasha's omniscience covered most realities, so, after a moment of consideration, he shifted his attention towards the Omnipresent TV and turned it on."Oh my..."Deciding to check in on what Gandr and Phae were up to, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as the display showed the former making out with Anak. They were both fully clothed but he wasn't oblivious to the fact that Gandr's hands were massaging the green-skinned girl's butt as she eagerly reciprocated his kiss.Changing the channel, Vahn was unsurprised to find Phae in the middle of forging what appeared to be a bracelet. What stood out about this particular scene was the fact she was wearing nothing but a blacksmithing apron without any other pieces of clothing on. This wasn't particularly strange, but, seeing a half-dozen scantily clad women crowding around her, Vahn couldn't help muttering, "Are all my Templates perverts...?"Since he was primarily just joking around, Vahn nearly spat blood when he changed the channel to see what Roger was up to. He was among the people that had stayed behind in the Tower in order to experience their own journey. At the present moment, however, he, or, more specifically, she was currently laughing her ass off in the midst of several naked men and women."..."Though he wasn't one to judge, Vahn couldn't help comparing Roger to Drake, the Admiral of his Imperial Armada. They were both exceptionally free-spirited, and, thanks to the technology of the Empire, Francis had been able to both sire and give birth to numerous children. This, alone, wasn't enough to draw a direct comparison between her and Roger. However, seeing the rather prominent belly bump supported by the Templated Pirate King, most of the color drained from Vahn's face as he promptly turned off the television.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is still on his journey to make the ultimate pair of panties...','Is that Peng Clan's Young Master!?','The power to spy on anyone you want is both a blessing and a curse...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2105: Negotiations : Breakdown