Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With a thunderous explosion to guide them, it wasn't long before Asuka, Yo, Jin, and Black Rabbit reached the clearing containing the ruins of the Fores Garo estate."Jeez, talk about excessive. Hasn't that idiot ever heard the term moderation?"Interjecting before Asuka could voice too many complaints, Jin adopted what he intended to be an authoritative tone as he said, "In situations like this, it is better to assume there was a need for such force. Please stay on your guard, Asuka-san."Turning to meet Jin's serious gaze, Asuka brought her gloved hand to her chin before issuing a soft and contemplative hum. She wasn't particularly fond of being told what to do by a boy who hadn't even started puberty, but, understanding there was a considerable amount of truth contained in his words, she didn't really have a platform to stand on if she wanted to argue."Very well, Jin. I'll withhold judgment until this matter has been settled. Now, shall we-"Before Asuka could finish speaking, blue light emanated from Yo's body as she charged forward to intercept the transformed Galdo. He might be mindless in his current state, but, as a tiger through and through, he still had remarkable instincts. He had been prowling around under the cover of the debris field, and, the moment Asuka turned towards Jin, he used that as an opportunity to pounce.Reacting nigh-instantaneously, Jin swept the curved wooden staff in his hand, shouting, "Lord of Wind, heed my call and grant my ally the speed and strength of a tempest! Focalor's Blessing...!"Appearing in response to Jin's incantation, a feminine figure resembling a bard with predominately green clothes, hawk-like wings, lime-green hair, golden eyes, and an androgynous face manifested behind him with a lyre in hand. Then, with a simple strum of her instrument, a green aura wrapped around Yo's body, drastically increasing her already swift speed.Though she was surprised by the supernatural acceleration of her body, Yo's instincts were far more attuned than a normal person's. As a result, she managed to avoid losing her balance and crashing into Galdo. Instead, she slipped past his extended claws and under his maw in order to land a heavy blow against his surprisingly soft underbelly.Unfortunately, Yo experienced a very similar phenomenon to Izayoi. The winds surrounding her body allowed her to push Galdo's massive frame back but the only thing she accomplished was making him even angrier."My attacks...they do no damage...!"As if responding to Yo's outburst, Galdo released a feral roar as he leaped toward her with the intent to sink his sabertooth-like fangs into her petite frame. This time, however, Asuka was the one to act, shouting, "Freeze in place you foul beast...!"Though he was still in mid-pounce, a nigh-indiscernible red glow encompassed Galdo's body. As a result, his form became locked in the air, wholly unable to move as beads of sweat began to appear on Asuka's forehead. She could feel him trying to resist the influence of her Gift, but, after meeting Vahn and witnessing how powerful beings in this world could become, she refused to lose a battle of wills against a mindless beast.Taking advantage of the opportunity Asuka had created, Jin's mana exploded outward as he held his staff with both hands and chanted, "Lord of the Abyssal Trench! Heed...my call...and bind mine enemies! Gaap's Prison...!"Similar to when he had summoned the bard-like individual, Jin's incantation caused a muscular man with blue skin, fin-like ears, and seaweed-like hair to manifest behind him. He also wielded a trident in hand, but, instead of attacking with it, he lazily flicked his middle finger to send an icy blue beam of energy into Galdo's forehead. The moment it made contact, a torrent of water exploded outward before immediately freezing over and leaving Jin breathing even heavier than Asuka.Fortunately, while Galdo was functionally immune to damage, there were no rules preventing him from being bound. The ice wasn't doing any damage and he couldn't suffocate, but, without the strength to break free, all he could do was glare at everyone from within his frozen prison.Forcing a smile, Jin wiped the sweat from his brow as he proudly stated, "This is the first time I've managed to summon two Greater Djinn back to back. Vahn wasn't lying when he mentioned it was possible to draw out additional strength under duress..."Using a handkerchief to wipe away her own sweat, a slight smile developed across Asuka's face as she said, "Not bad. It's no wonder you're the Leader of the No Names. Your power is impressive for an eleven-year-old.""Not bad!? Are you kidding me!? That was amazing, Master Jin~!"Unable to contain her jubilation, Black Rabbit happily embraced Jin with a massive grin on her face. This caused the teal-haired youth to fluster quite a bit as Black Rabbit had effectively forced his face into her chest as she danced around with him in the highest of spirits...While everyone else had apparently dropped their guard, Yo continued staring directly at Galdo's blazing red eyes. He was still radiating a tremendous amount of bloodlust, so, while it didn't appear he would be able to break free, she couldn't relax. Fortunately, she didn't have to remain tense for too long, as, shortly after Black Rabbit had released Jin from her embrace, a dull impact sounded off to the side as Izayoi emerged from a rather sizeable cloud of dust.Noticing the sword in Izayoi's hand, Asuka's expression turned soured as she placed her hands on her hips and exclaimed, "And where did you run off to!?"Waving his hand to clear away the cloud of debris, Izayoi maintained his characteristically arrogant smile as he playfully rebutted, "What? Did you miss me...?"Crossing her arms beneath her modest yet well-developing breasts, Asuka snorted in response to Izayoi's remark, saying, "You wish." before following it up by adding, "Just hurry and get this over with. Didn't you say something about returning quickly so the children could rest properly? Stop dallying."Rolling his eyes, Izayoi just flung the cross-piece sword towards Galdo without hesitation. It looked like a casual fling, but, as if propelled by some unseen force, it was somehow able to speed up as it spun in a gravity-defying arc to cut through both the ice and the steel-like muscles of Galdo's neck.With nothing to live for if he lost the Gift Game, Galdo had wagered his very life in order to secure the condition that he could only be defeated by a specific weapon. As a result, his entire body was enveloped in pitch-black flames the moment the sword sliced off his head. It didn't even have time to reach the ground before both it and his body had completely vanished into thin air, almost as if he had been erased from existence. Immediately after, the sky transitioned from a moonlit night to a setting twilight, as, rather than taking place in the middle of the night, the Gift Game had actually started around 7 PM."Well, that takes care of that. I think it's about time you stop spying on us, don't you...?"Though Jin, Asuka, and even Yo were confused by Izayoi's words, Black Rabbit's ears perked up as she sensed the familiar presence of Vahn and Leticia an instant before they appeared. The former had an amused smile on his face while the latter, despite feeling an extreme amount of guilt, had reverted back to her usual, ostensibly emotionless expression."Vahn! Leticia-sama~!"As she was already in a fantastic mood after seeing how well Jin and the others had performed, Black Rabbit practically pounced the moment she saw the duo. They were inarguably two of the most important in her life, so, while she was bound to feel embarrassed after that fact, that didn't stop her from rushing over to give them both a big hug.Chuckling in response to the adorable bunny's antics, Vahn happily reciprocated Black Rabbit's affections as Leticia awkwardly distanced herself in order to stare down Izayoi and say, "You did well. Better than I expected."Without beating around the bush, Izayoi's expression became serious as he asked, "Were you the one who gave that jerk a power boost?"Nodding her head, Leticia was about to explain her reasoning and apologize when Izayoi charged forward like a loosed spring. He had already decided to slug the one responsible for the slaughter he had witnessed, so, even if he ended up pissing a few people off, that wasn't going to stop him from following through on the promise he had made to himself.To virtually everyone's surprise, Leticia didn't even attempt to dodge Izayoi's punch. Instead, she just closed her eyes, seemingly accepting the punishment he was intending to mete out. As a result, Izayoi's fist stopped less than a centimeter away from her cheek, an annoyed expression on his face as he clicked his tongue and slowly retracted his fist."Izayoi!? What do you think-"Before Black Rabbit could lash out at the blond-haired youth, Vahn covered her mouth with his palm as Leticia tilted her head to the side and asked, "Why did you stop?" in her usual monotone.Clicking his tongue a second time, Izayoi just placed his hands in his pockets without bothering to answer Leticia's question. It was one thing if she resisted, got offended, and tried to protect herself. He might be an advocate of gender equality but even he wasn't brazen enough to strike a girl who wasn't even trying to defend herself. Instead, he just turned around and said, "Whatever. I'm going home..." while putting on his headphones...Voicing the thought that had just crossed Vahn's mind, Asuka muttered, "What a tsundere..." in a voice that only he and Black Rabbit could hear. This caused him to chuckle as Black Rabbit, a little miffed that he had prevented her from speaking, adopting a pouty expression and complained, "I can't believe Izayoi tried to strike Leticia-sama! What was he thinking!?"Patting the frustrated bunny's head in an attempt to calm her down, Vahn remained silent so that Leticia could explain, "He has his reasons. Try not to be too mad at him, okay? After all, it was my selfishness and desire to ascertain the strength of these three that led to the present situation. It is only natural that he would be upset..."Hearing that Leticia had basically violated the Laws of the Little Garden, Black Rabbit's hair erupted into a violent shade of pink that exploded outward with similarly colored energy. It didn't cause any harm, but, by the time the smoke cleared away, Black Rabbit had collapsed into Vahn's arms with an afro-style hairdo as her eyes swirled around in their sockets..."...""...""...""..."Understanding this was what Black Rabbit meant when she said Moon Rabbits would explode if they learned about blatant rule-breaking, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he picked her up in a princess carry. He had initially wanted to talk about everyone's individual performances, but, understanding this could always wait till later, he said, "I'll come by tomorrow to prepare breakfast as compensation for Leticia's interference. We can talk once everyone has eaten their fill."Though it looked like Asuka was about to answer, Jin quickly interjected, saying, "Understood. I'm sure the children will be happy. They have been a little melancholic ever since our contract with the Sage Dragon's Hearth expired."After issuing a light chuckle, both as a result of Asuka's pouting expression and Jin's words, Vahn half-turned before asking, "Would you like me to teleport you back, or are you fine with walking?"Since the battle was already over, Jin immediately shifted his attention to Asuka and Yo, saying, "I'll leave the decision to the two of you. It would be a little anticlimactic to simply teleport back but it does have the benefit of allowing us to arrive before Izayoi."At first, Asuka was perfectly fine with walking back. She enjoyed the various sights and sounds of the Little Garden as everything was new and exciting to her. This was secondary to the thought of 'beating' Izayoi, however, so, without even needing to consider her response, she adopted a rather cheeky smile and said, "Teleport us back this instant~!" in an audibly excited tone. She couldn't wait to see the look on Izayoi's face when he was the last to arrive.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Yo protec...!','Jin really is the descendent of King Solomon o_o...','Asuka is so petty xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"I suppose it's a bit late to be asking...but I assume this means you've made up your mind...?"Staring down at what could best be described as a teenage version of Shiroyasha, Vahn couldn't help adopting a wry smile as he marveled at her semen-covered frame. He had released his seed inside of her the first time, but, as could be expected, his source energy had been a little too potent. It had taken her several minutes just to regain her senses, and, after the fact, she made sure he shot it out on her body until it had practically caked her from head to toe.Though she could hear Vahn's words, Shiroyasha didn't immediately respond to his inquiry. Instead, she just continued to stare up at the ceiling with a glazed look in her eyes and a rather silly smile on her face as her modest chest heaved up and down.Watching as Shiroyasha absentmindedly smeared the semen on her body like someone drawing art in shaving cream, Vahn's smile became progressively wrier until he ultimately extended his hand to cast cleaning magic. This caused Shiroyasha to issue an adorably girly yelp, but, upon realizing that she was no longer covered in his energy-dense seed, her expression immediately soured as she sat up and exclaimed, "Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing!?"Rolling his eyes, Vahn used telekinesis to draw the rapidly de-aging demoness closer as he said, "I'll give you more later. For now, be a good girl and tell me what you're thinking..."Though she didn't resist Vahn's embrace, Shiroyasha snorted at the phrase 'good girl'. Then, using her much longer, blade-like horns, she sliced a thin line beneath his chin as she teased, "I'm many things, Vahn Aldrnari Mason. But a good girl? Not even in your dreams..."Licking the blood flowing from Vahn's chin, Shiroyasha's de-aging process promptly slowed before her body began to rapidly increase in size. She had already known he was incomprehensibly special before summoning him but it was observing Leticia sucking his blood that alerted her to how truly special he was.To inhibit her more demonic aspects, Leticia typically wore a black and gold ribbon in her hair to suppress her power. It was the reason for her child-like appearance, and, more importantly, the reason she was allowed to wander around the Little Garden freely. She could remove it for a short period of time to regain her true form and drastically increase her strength, but, should her power remain unsealed, she would eventually rampage just as she had three years prior.For the most part, the only person that could remove Leticia's seal was herself. Certain conditions also needed to be met, so, despite being formerly one of the most powerful people in the entire Little Garden, she was currently much weaker than her original self. This was a punishment that had been forced upon her by the Central Network, so, without the aid of Divinity or a very powerful Gift, it should be impossible to circumvent.Demonstrating how common sense simply didn't apply to him, Vahn had given Leticia permission to suck his blood even without the latter asking. There was nothing particularly strange about this, but, moments after the rather intimate session had begun, Leticia's body had rapidly developed to resemble her true self despite the fact her ribbon was still fastened to her hair.The most important takeaway from this event was the fact that the Central Network hadn't flagged Leticia for violating the numerous contracts that bound her. The Administrative Program seemed to have determined that this was the natural result of sucking Vahn's blood, so, after a considerable period of deliberation, Shiroyasha decided to bite the bullet, or, more specifically, Vahn's earlobe.In other words, while Shiroyasha had found a convenient way to circumvent the restrictions that had been placed on her, it wasn't accurate to say she had made up her mind. There were still a few things she needed her position as Floor Master to accomplish, so, after shamelessly lapping up the blood trickling from Vahn's chin, she licked her lips before musing, "Now, to answer your previous question. Let's just say you're well on the way to convincing me..."Punctuating her words, Shiroyasha traced one of her inordinately sharp nails along the length of Vahn's shaft, but, unlike his chin, the flesh comprising his most important body part didn't give. It deformed in response to her touch, but, even if she were to channel an attack that could sever the void itself, there was a good chance it would emerge unscathed.Understanding that Shiroyasha was still on the fence, a teasing smile developed across Vahn's face as he gave her pale pink, visibly tense nipple a flick. This caused her to flinch, but, instead of losing her smile or admonishing him, Shiroyasha's golden eyes gleamed with a seductive light, her hand tightening around his shaft as she sonorously purred, "Naughty boy..."......After dropping off Jin, Asuka, and Yo, Vahn returned to the Sage Dragon's Hearth with Black Rabbit in tow. There, he carried the befuddled bunny to the bath in order to wash her body and comb out the fritz from her hair. As adorable as her little "explosion" had been, a frilly pink afro didn't exactly suit her.While that was going on, another version of Vahn retired to the massive Library that existed within. This was Leticia's favorite place in the estate. She didn't need to eat or sleep, so, unless he told her to get some rest, Leticia spent most of her time reading in the library or wandering the estate in a vain attempt to find something to clean. This might sound sad and somewhat lonely when viewed subjectively, but, in actuality, Leticia simply enjoyed being a Maid.Demonstrating this, the first thing Leticia did upon returning to the estate was retrieving one of her favorite outfits, a Maid uniform inspired by the titular Alice in Wonderland. She had apparently read the story when she was very young, and, despite living in the highest realm in existence, the idea of entering a mysterious and magical world had always fascinated her.Fortunately for Vahn, Leticia was the naughty variety of Maid, so, after retrieving her outfit, she gave him quite the show by stripping down and casually donning each piece of clothing as he observed her silently from a chaise lounge. There was something truly magical about witnessing a petite girl with golden blonde hair don a pair of pristine white panties and matching hose, so, even if he knew she wouldn't be wearing them for long, Vahn continued to observe her without even trying to mask his wolfish grin.Well aware of the way that Vahn was looking at her, Leticia pretended to be bashful by turning her back to him as she changed. In truth, she was just giving him a view of her backside. It was a rather immoral sight to behold due to her slender build, but, every time she would bend over to pick up a piece of fabric, Vahn's pupils would briefly contract before dilating in awe.After a solid twenty minutes, Leticia, now fully dressed, quickly fixed her hair before making her way over to where Vahn was observing her in abject fascination. In response, he dutifully sat up straight, as, whenever they were alone, Leticia liked to straddle him. It made sucking his blood easier, but, far more important than that was the fact it allowed him to hug her more easily. She, like many taciturn girls, enjoyed being held more than anything else. She had even informed him at one point that she was genuinely glad to have a small chest as it allowed her to feel even closer to him whenever they hugged.Though he had initially thought that was Leticia's attempt at a joke, Vahn quickly realized she was being completely serious. That day, he ended up holding her for the better part of ten hours, and, ever since, it had become routine for them to simply embrace one another whenever they wanted to talk.To this end, Leticia shamelessly climbed atop Vahn's lap, casually straddling his hips as she linked her arms around his body and rested her head against his chest. In response, Vahn unhesitantly wrapped his muscular arms around her tiny frame, gently caressing her back for the better part of ten minutes as they both calmed down."I'm sorry..."Breaking the silence, the first thing Leticia did was apologize. She hadn't even thought about it at the time, but, the moment Vahn arrived, Leticia realized how monstrous her actions had been. Her first instinct had been to try and conceal the truth, but, having never spoken a single falsehood in her entire life, she simply didn't know how to begin..."I know..."Despite his words, warm energy began to flow from Vahn's hands as he cradled Leticia even more gingerly in his arms. His intentions were to help her calm down, but, seemingly having the opposite effect, Leticia's body tensed as she whispered, "I want you to punish me..."Without demonstrating even a hint of shock, Vahn continued to embrace Leticia's body as he softly muttered, "There is no punishment I can mete out that will weigh more heavily on your conscience than the guilt you're currently feeling...""But..."Weakening his hold on Leticia's body, Vahn stared directly into the petite Vampire Princess's eyes as he said, "Enough. You know full well what you did was wrong. Rather than asking me to punish you, you should be thinking about how you can make amends through your actions. You may have been tainted by darkness, but, deep down, you're an exceptionally kind and caring woman. From now on, focus on what you can do to help people. That is how you will find absolution. Besides...this isn't my first rodeo. Even if I did punish you, it wouldn't really feel like a punishment..."Though she was a little confused by the spontaneously wry smile that had developed across Vahn's face, it didn't take long for Leticia to realize what he was trying to say. This caused a subtle blush to spread across her face, but, rather than shy away, she placed her right hand over his heart and said, "If it's you...I wouldn't mind..."("Yeah, I have no doubts about that...")(*Ufufufufufu~*)Keeping such thoughts to himself, Vahn responded to Leticia's remark with a relatively tame kiss before pulling away with a smile and saying, "You've been through so much, Leticia. It would break my heart to treat you in such a manner. If you feel that way after our children have fully grown, I'll consider it. For now, just allow me to pamper and love you at my leisure...okay...?"Though her expression didn't change much, Leticia blushed a deep shade of crimson in response to Vahn's words. He could even feel her body gradually heating up, but, after several seconds of tense silence, her heart began to gradually calm as she returned a rare smile and said, "If that is your wish, it's only natural that I oblige..."......Had he been aware of the enviable position Vahn was in, the hateful scowl upon Laius's face would have been exponentially more extreme. He had spent the last ten hours trying to remedy the bald spot on his head, but, no matter what he tried, the hair simply wouldn't grow back. When he asked a specialist to take a closer look, he learned that the roots had been completely destroyed. To make matters exponentially worse, even the pores in which that sat in were effectively erased, a thin layer of scar tissue almost indistinguishable from normal skin covering the entire bald spot."That bastard! Just you wait, Vahn Aldrnari Mason! When I'm through with you, you'll be begging for death...!"......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Sauce Energy op...','DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber - Let me Love You...','This idiot has no idea how in over his head he is 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

Chapter 2107: Coordination