Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

"Mmm~?"Feeling a familiar and pleasant warmth, a smile spread across Vahn's face as he opened his eyes to find Fenrir with her nose nestled against his pubes.Hearing her Master's voice, Fenrir slowly retracted her head, but, instead of releasing his member from her voracious gullet, she moved back just far enough that she could turn her eyes up at him. Then, feeling the base of his penis begin to swell, she began to suckle the tip of his glans with the intensity of someone trying to drink a malt shake that had been left in the freezer.Understanding that she was trying to cheer him up, Vahn extended his hands to the sides of Fenrir's head, his thumbs digging into the interior of her large and fluffy ears as he scratched near the base with his middle and ring fingers."Feel like going on a date...?"With a reluctant expression on her face, Fenrir released her Master's penis from her mouth so that she could respond. As a result, a large string of viscous white liquid coated her face, hair, and paws as she attempted to stimy the flow and answer, "I don't really like going out. I'm fine just spending time together..."Finished with her response, Fenrir's crimson eyes shimmered with a hungry light as she began to lap up the stray fluid that had stained her paws. This caused a similar twinkle to appear within Vahn's eyes, as, even after hundreds of years, seeing his most trusted companion lapping up his bodily fluids was indescribably alluring.Sensing the changes in her Master's mood, Fenrir willfully slowed her actions while staring directly at him. She could feel his excitement, and, as a result, her ordinarily icy body was beginning to heat up.........Despite indulging himself for several hours, Vahn was able to start breakfast at the usual time while Fenrir, after a thorough cleaning, enjoyed a nice, long nap alongside Usalia and the kittens. He had promised to spend the rest of the day with her, but, before that, he needed to wrap up his morning routine and meet with Shiroyasha.As thoughts of how he should spend his day played across Vahn's mind, he became vaguely aware of the golden-haired beauty that had appeared from his shadow."I just checked in on Ladies Usalia, Fenrir, and the kittens. It would appear you got off to an early start today, Master..."Without shifted his attention from the stove, a teasing smile developed across Vahn's face as he asked, "Are you jealous~?"Since Vahn had a habit of cooking without a top on, the golden-haired beauty, Leticia, levitated her body before linking her arms around his shoulders and sinking her teeth into his neck. In response, Vahn just issued a light chuckle as he felt the petite woman's body rapidly mature until she was able to stand on the tips of her toes with her modest yet remarkably soft breasts pressing into his back.After getting her fill, Leticia licked the rapidly healing wound on Vahn's neck before softly replying, "It is a Maid's duty to serve her Master. I don't get jealous...I get hungry..."Though it hadn't even been half a day from Leticia's perspective, the time Vahn had spent in his Internalized Realm and Little Garden accounted for more than seven weeks apart. This wasn't a particularly long period of time but it was more than enough to make him unusually receptive to the girls' advances. He had already spent much of the morning making love, so, despite hearing a phantom Benienma harshly rebuking him, a second version of Vahn promptly manifested behind Leticia, whispering, "I suppose that makes it a Master's duty to keeps his Maid's belly adequately filled..."(A/N: Oh my...)Blushing furiously in response to Vahn's words, Leticia found herself at a momentary loss as he reached around her body to cup her breasts. Moments later, her face became a deep shade of crimson as he sat her atop the prep table and ordered her to lay down........."I would like to peruse through your dictionary one day. I'm beginning to think the word restraint has no meaning to you..."Ignoring Shiroyasha's remark, Vahn continued to nibble on her obsidian black horns while his hands kneaded her small yet perfectly graspable breasts. He was in what many of the girls within his Little Garden referred to as an 'active' state, so, the moment Shiroyasha elected to tease him, she became the next victim on his chopping block."Jeez...didn't you...come here...to talk...?"With Vahn's left hand sneaking between the folds of her kimono before she realized it, Shiroyasha's defenses were rapidly crumbling. In response to her question, Vahn discontinued his nibbling long enough to answer, "You're not wrong. However, from the moment you became one of my women, your happiness became a higher priority than the information you can provide. If I visited you just to ask questions, I wouldn't be much of a lover..."Opening her mouth to speak, Shiroyasha was silenced by Vahn's index and middle fingers invading the interior. This gave her a powerful urge to bite down, so, without hesitation, she did exactly that. Then, as Vahn's left middle and ring finger invaded her lower mouth, her pupils contracted into thin slits as she began to suckle the blood flowing from his right index and middle fingers.........With her forearm resting over her eyes, Shiroyasha struggled to regulate her breathing as the low light of the room reflected off her naked body. Seated at her side, staring down at her with a loving yet possessive glimmer in his eyes, Vahn had a libidinous smile on his face as he remarked, "You get more beautiful every time I see you..." in a soft yet resonating tone.Rolling her eyes, Shiroyasha removed her arm from her forehead before retorting, "At this rate, I'm going to need to prepare a body double just to get any work done. It's no wonder you have such a ludicrous harem. You're a complete and utter monster in the bedroom."Resisting the urge to inform her he was actually holding back, the corners of Vahn's smile turned up as he swept his hand across Shiroyasha's body. All the sweat and bodily fluids that had stained her immaculate flesh disappeared in an instant as her legs instinctually but futilely closed.Though he had always known his cleaning magic had a few 'adverse' effects on female recipients, it was only recently that Vahn learned the full extent of its reach. It turned out that his unique variant of cleaning magic also spread to any available orifices, so, if they failed to wipe or clean themselves properly, the spell could be remarkably 'invasive'. There was nothing intrinsically perverted about this but it did give him reason to reconsider using it during the No Names' bi-annual medical checkups.Feeling a pleasant warmth envelop her body immediately following the invasive magic, a contented sigh escaped Shiroyasha's lips before she forced herself to a seated position. Then, as her hair fixed itself, she asked, "So? What did you want to discuss? Seeing as how you've paid in advance, I don't mind divulging a few secrets."Raising his brows, Vahn immediately vetoed Shiroyasha's statement, saying, "That wasn't intended to be a payment. I just wanted to spend time with you.""..."Though she managed to conceal it well, Shiroyasha felt strangely vulnerable when she heard Vahn's words. She could tell he was being serious, so, rather than refute him, she combed back a few stray hairs as she softly replied, "I see...still, you must have come here for another reason. Out with it..."Furrowing his brows ever so slightly, Vahn was tempted to deny her claim. Unfortunately, he wasn't particularly fond of lying, so, after several seconds of silence, he answered, "I wanted to know which of 4-Digit Communities are intending to stand in my way. After that, I want any information you can provide on the Communities that stand in opposition to them. If necessary, I'm even willing to team up with Demon Lords to secure my status as the Leader of a 4-Digit Community."As a Demon God, Shiroyasha wasn't particularly bothered by Vahn's words. She was, after all, the person who had convinced him to summon Seraphina and Usalia. With the inclusion of Leticia, this meant that half of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, excluding Vahn, was comprised of Demons.All according to plan."Well, after that little prank you pulled on Fuujin's whelp, the Kotamatsukami Alliance is looking to teach you a lesson. If you're looking to flip the tables on them, you should extend an olive branch to the Jade Palace. Their Leader, the Jade Emperor, has taken an interest in you after observing your performance against Leviathan's Tail. He seems to believe you're a descendent or offshoot of Meng Zhang, the Azure Dragon. More importantly, the members of the Jade Palace are quite covetous of treasures so you should have an easy time convincing them if you provide sufficient compensation."Though he had been intending to avoid the Immortal Communities, Vahn could understand why Shiroyasha would advise him to befriend them. The Jade Palace was an Alliance comprised of some of the most powerful Communities within the 4-Digit Gates. This included the Seven Great Demon Kings, who, after converting to Buddhism, became known as the Great Sages.With each of the Great Sages possessing power rivaling a 4-Digit Community, it wasn't much of an exaggeration to claim they were beings on the level of a Floor Master. Had they not been located in the East, they very well might have become one. Unfortunately, even the most powerful member of the group, The Great Sage Equaling Heaven, was far from Shiroyasha's match. She was, after all, the former Rank 10 in the entire Divine Realm.Believing he was beginning to see Shiroyasha's end game, the edges of Vahn's smile curled upward as he answered, "Sounds like a plan. I was kind of looking forward to seeing how my version of the Four Symbols would fair against the Divine Realm's but I guess that'll have to wait until the matter with the Northern Floor Master has been settled."Understanding the greater implication behind Vahn's words, Shiroyasha's golden eyes glimmered with expectation. He hadn't told anyone but she had already begun to suspect that he was going to replace quite a number of Gods in the not-too-distant future. This would invariably throw the Little Garden into chaos, but, so long as his intentions remained pure, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It was high time some positive change had been introduced to the Little Garden."You're actually in a pretty advantageous position. I might not be able to back you directly but I can lend you the support of the Thousand Eyes Community. It may have slipped your mind, but we are a bonafide 4-Digit Community. If you ally with the Jade Palace, that should give you more than half the Communities you need to initiate a Battle Royale. The hardest part will be convincing one of the Communities to take a fall. After all, even if you host the competition legitimately, it doesn't change the fact that a Community will have to surrender its Gate. There are only 8999 in total and they have been occupied for millennia."Shaking his head, Vahn maintained his smile as he asserted, "That won't be an issue. I can be pretty 'persuasive' when I need to be, so, once I have a better grasp of the situation, I'm sure I can figure something out..."Raising her brows, Shiroyasha was tempted to ask what he had in mind, but, feeling it would be far more interesting to see events play out in real-time, she decided against it. Instead, she steeled her heart and mind before musing, "Well, if there's nothing else, I suppose that just leaves the matter of payment..."Returning a smile of his own, Vahn pulled Shiroyasha's body toward him using his Telekinesis. She could have resisted, but, knowing what he had in mind, an impassioned giggle emanated from her throat as she took the initiative to link her arms around Vahn's neck before biting his bottom lip in a playfully seductive manner.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'What a way to wake up...','Vahn go hard...','A never-ending cycle xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

In the days following his meeting with Shiroyasha, Vahn explained his intentions to the other members of his Community while also gifting Companions to Sarina and Nono. Things were going to get pretty hectic in the near future so it was best they had the means to protect themselves on the off chance they decided to venture beyond the relative safety of the Sage Dragon's Hearth.Fortunately, while the requirements for ascending to a 4-Digit Community were pretty difficult for most people, Vahn had a few advantages. The Vahnatus had drastically increased the fame of the Sage Dragon's Hearth. People were literally lining up in the street to try and form an alliance with him so the condition of recruiting a total of 10 5-Digit Communities wasn't particularly difficult to achieve.With Leviathan's Tail and Twice Twilight already agreeing to form an Alliance with him, Vahn only needed 8 additional Communities to advance his plan. The only problem was choosing the correct affiliates, as, more often than not, the structure of an Alliance, especially one aspiring to ascend to a 4-Digit Community, dictated how people throughout the Little Garden viewed you.Though he wasn't particularly known for it at this point, Vahn was committed to establishing the Aldrnari Empire as a Neutral yet highly principled force. He wanted it to become a regulatory body for the 4-7-Digit Gates, so, while the most straightforward solution was to have the residents of his personalized Little Garden establish Communities of their own, the simplest way to ensure people viewed him as a neutral force was to recruit five 'righteous' and five 'villainous' organizations.Put simply, Vahn needed to recruit Communities whose Leaders hailed from Heroic or Demonic descent. He would also need representatives of the non-human community, as, despite being the Divine Realm, Speciesism and Xenophobia were rampant in each of the Cardinal Districts. Even the East Side was no exception to this as people of Eastern descent had always possessed traditionalist and reclusive views. They might not outright attack immigrants, but, the moment any issues arose, the natives of the East Side would quickly band together to oust anyone they didn't like.Fortunately, while Thousand Eyes was Headquartered in the East Side, they had numerous branches in the other districts. After all, Shiroyasha had a monopoly on Judge Masters and her omnipotence was extremely beneficial to the few who could afford her services.At the expense of a proverbial arm and leg, Vahn was able to arrange meetings with a number of foreign Communities using Thousand Eyes as a mediator. There was no restriction stipulating that the members of an Alliance hail from the same Cardinal District so Vahn's intention was to plant the seeds of future conquest by extending an olive branch to opportunistic individuals within the other districts.To this end, Vahn currently found himself seated, alone, in one of the rooms the Thousand Eyes Community used to conduct negotiations. From the perspective of some, this placed him in the lesser position, but, with the power contained within his body, Vahn was confident he could flip such 'misunderstandings' on their head if it became necessary.*tok* *tok* *tok*Though he had already sensed their presence long before they reached the room, Vahn waited until his guests had knocked before saying, "Enter." in a casual tone that seemed to resonate throughout the entire estate. In response, an inordinately tall man with shaven black hair and a healthy, caramel complexion stepped into the room. His features were sharp, serious, and heroic, but, considering he was literally wearing the type of outfit you would only see in comics, that wasn't too surprising.Shifting his attention away from the heroic-looking man in tights, Vahn eyed the bespectacled woman at his side. Her outfit was rather complain compared to the red, blue, and gold bodysuit of her male associate but she still stood out due to her stylish and futuristic-looking clothes. She even had a clipboard in her hand that was simply a metal frame with a vibrant blue, hard light surface.The technological development of the Little Garden was remarkably behind the norms found in the Lower Realms. This was especially true in the areas under the influence of the Buddhist Faction, so, unless you visited the West Side, it was pretty uncommon to find people walking around in modern clothes, much less futuristic attire...After briefly inspecting each of the woman's remarkably advanced devices, Vahn's smile became marginally more sincere as he mused, "Innovation and technology are truly wondrous. One of you possesses a body that has been enhanced to the point it could even contend against the strongest of Demigods while the other, despite appearing relatively normal, possesses armaments that can produce stable gravitational singularities. You've even managed to achieve biological immortality by replacing your marrow with biomechanical nanites. Very impressive."Hearing Vahn's 'praise', the duo became noticeably tenser as the man, demonstrating that his outfit wasn't just for show, stepped forward to say, "We didn't come here to chit-chat. Cut the creeper talk or we're leaving."Raising his brows, Vahn was tempted to ask how he was being creepy. The man had literally tried to scan him using half a dozen different ocular abilities while the woman, even now, was attempting to analyze him using her artificial eye and the chip implanted in her brain. Others might not notice the HUD visible on her glasses but Vahn's perception allowed him to discern even the most minuscule particles in existence. Seeing the full electromagnetic spectrum was child's play.Understanding they would probably storm off if he pointed out their hypocrisy, Vahn just shook his head before rising to his feet and pulling out furniture better suited to western sensibilities. It would be awkward as hell if they kept standing while he was seated on the ground, so, for the sake of their future cooperation, he wanted to make it easier to converse.Seeing objects appear out of thin air, the intelligent-looking woman's eyes practically lit up as the heroic-looking man furrowed his brows in caution. He didn't seem particularly fond of sitting and discussing things in a casual manner, but, after seeing Vahn sit down, he eventually took the seat opposite of him, stating, "We were told you could supply resources and technology that function even in the West. Well, let's see it."Rolling his eyes, Vahn leaned forward, elbows on the table and fingers linked together as he stated, "We haven't even been introduced and you expect me to put everything I have on the table? There is a limit to the amount of impropriety I can stomach."Furrowing his brows a third time, the caramel-skinned man exuded a commendable amount of pressure as he asserted, "Listen here, punk. I didn't come here to play games and make friends. Every second I waste here is a second I'm not saving lives. I don't know nor do I care how you do things here in the East. All I know is there are lives on the line back home. If you can't display the goods, you're wasting our time."While others might have been intimidated by the man's aura, Vahn had to suppress the urge to laugh. The man was the classical archetype for a superhero. He possessed a bevy of super senses, nigh-unlimited speed, strength, durability, and, most notably, a gross inability to grasp the bigger picture...Recalling how he had once aspired to be a Hero, Vahn couldn't help pitying the man. At the same time, however, he was tempted to give the man a firm knock on the head before literally beating some sense into him. After all, he could literally provide all the resources his organization needed to become one of the most influential in the West Side, yet, because of the biases he had formed as a 'Hero', the man viewed him as a potential enemy simply because he wanted to talk terms."You do realize there are more archetypes for people than simple Hero, Villain, and Civilian...right? Your time in the West had blinded you to the larger truth of the world. I would advise you to travel more and broaden your horizons. People aren't villainous just because they don't automatically step in line and support you..."Rising to his feet, the 'heroic' man adopted a stern look as he stared down at Vahn and said, "We're done here. I thought you might have been different but you're just another opportunist looking to profit off the people's suffering. When I return to the West Side, I'll make sure everyone knows what kind of person you are."Turning to leave, the caped crusader's body tenses when he sensed a distortion in the surrounding space. He immediately spun around in anticipation of a sneak attack, but, even with the ponytailed woman's pistol aimed at him, Vahn remained seated with a deadpan expression on his face."You're an idiot."Realizing that Vahn wasn't attacking, the man lowered his arms, but, as could be expected, he didn't let the tensions drain from his body. Instead, the energy contained within his cells began to swell as he demanded, "What are your intentions? Did Dystopia put you up to this...?"Exhaling a sigh, Vahn ignored the humming of the woman's plasma pistol as he rose to his feet and stated, "You really need to get away from the West Side. The Dystopian Demon Lord hasn't even managed to conquer the West yet you believe he has the power to influence the East? This might come as a shock to you but the Little Garden doesn't revolve around what happens in your district. Get over yourself."Though he waited until Vahn finished speaking, the caramel-skinned man's body language made it pretty clear he had already turned hostile. The center of his eyes had begun to release a vibrant red glow that illuminated the rest of the eye in a rather malicious manner. He had also balled his hands into fists, his cape billowing behind him as he said, "Fine, then. You want to play games? Let's play. Your kind only knows how to tell the truth when-"Without waiting for the man to finish, Vahn sent a wave of pressure toward him in the form of a simple palm strike. To his credit, the man was able to evade it in an instantaneous burst of speed that resembled teleportation. At the same time, the ponytailed woman fired off several shots from her plasma pistol, but, despite making direct contact, the plasma wasn't even able to burn through his clothes."He has some kind of barrier protecting his body...!"Resisting the urge to roll his eyes, Vahn didn't even flinch as the heroic man's fist connected with his face. In their eyes, this all but confirmed the fact he possessed some kind of barrier but the truth of the matter was they simply lacked the strength to overwhelm his defenses. Sure, the man's punches might be enough to devastate small asteroids, but, without proper comprehensions of the Laws, he might as well be a normal human.Waving his hand, Vahn attempted to bat away the fist impacting his face. In response, the caped fool used his superspeed to retract his hand before attempting an uppercut with such speed and strength that the surrounding air superheated to form white-hot plasma.Furrowing his brows, Vahn's speed spontaneously increased to a point that far-exceeded his would-be opponent. Despite this, his movement didn't cause so much as a single ripple in the surrounding air, as, unlike the genetically engineered brute, his power and speed were derived from an adequate understanding of various Laws. The former's power was clearly defined by science while Vahn's was basically an abstract concept backed by Willpower and Authority. In layman's terms, this meant his opponent was working against the Laws while he was able to freely manipulate them at his leisure.Striking the man in various pressure points, Vahn was able to ignore his indestructibility by releasing Source Energy into his nerves. If he wanted to, he could easily overpower the man. Instead, he took this as an opportunity to teach him that the abilities granted to him were basically a gimmick. True power didn't come from a reliance on technological innovation. It was something that came from a mastery of oneself and a desire to protect. The man was on the right path, but, as his power wasn't something he had obtained for himself, he had allowed it to blind him. In his mind, he was right by virtue of the fact he was a Hero. This was a very dangerous mentality to possess, so, before the man could live long enough to see himself become the villain, Vahn decided to teach him a lesson.........(A/N: I'm back~!)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Since Izayoi's only real weaknesses were his aerial and spatial maneuverability, Vahn decided that his Companion would specialize in both. He also wanted to make sure the youth had a place where he could cut loose, so, borrowing inspiration from the Leviathan, Vahn created a Companion whose true form resembled a massive, horned white whale with an underbelly reminiscent of a nebulous expanse of space.Unlike the Companions of Asuka and Yo, Izayoi's wasn't intended to supplement his growth. He was already growing at an extreme rate, so, rather than empower him directly, Izayoi's Seiun specialized in support.Much like the original Leviathan, Vahn's companion back in the Nasuverse, Seiun was able to create a domain that allowed it to observe everything within a given space. Izayoi would be able to link his senses with it in order to get a better grasp of the situation. More importantly, Seiun would be able to teleport him around, and, so long as he could place his hand on their back, Izayoi would be able to absorb foes into the vast expanse that existed within his Companion's belly.While all of the Companions were designed to have boundless potential, Seiun was quite a bit stronger than its kin at creation. Its belly was basically an Internalized Realm whose size directly correlated with the expansion of Izayoi's power. It was a place where he could unleash his power without limit, and, so long as he increased his mastery over the Laws, he would even be able to manipulate the space and time within to create his own universe.Simply put, Seiun was a cheat-like Companion from the very start. It even had a radiant, tri-colored horn whose power and purpose matched that of Rhongomyniad. Izayoi wouldn't be able to access it at first, but, so long as his bond with Seiun exceeded a certain level, he would be able to manifest the horn as a nigh-unstoppable lance...As the most powerful Companion he had ever conceived, excluding Skoll, the literal Goddess of Companions, Vahn would be lying if he said he wasn't greatly satisfied with how Seiun had turned out. It was more than 30km long in its true form, and, once it had matured a bit, its size might even exceed that of a planet.With how great Seiun had turned out, Vahn had to force himself to take a break just so Jin's didn't turn out even more ridiculous. The idea he had in mind for the teal-haired youth's Companion was pretty abstract, so, depending on his mentality during the developmental cycle, it could easily come out slightly askew.While Izayoi's had dominion over space, and, to a lesser extent, time, the Companion Vahn had in mind for Jin would draw its power from Chaos.As a descendent of Solomon, Jin's Gift, Lemegeton Primer, allowed him to forge contracts with Djinn based on the 72 Pillar Demons of the Ars Goetia. These were phenomenally powerful demons, who, under the right conditions, could even slay a God. However, like most demons with magical origins, using their power demanded a heavy price.Fortunately, as the name suggested, Jin's Innate was basically a children's version of the Lemegeton possessed by Solomon. So long as he didn't try to summon one of the Nine Kings of Hell, the only price he had to pay for manifesting the other 63 was raw magical energy. They would place a huge strain on his body, but, so long as he had the requisite amount of mana, Jin could manifest a literal army of demons.The Companion Vahn had in mind for Jin was, for all intents and purposes, a failsafe. It would help Jin increase his mana reserves, but, far more importantly, it would act as a mediator between him and the Nine Kings of Hell.One of the interesting things about Demonic contracts was that the contracts of a lesser demon could never supersede those of their superiors. In other words, forging a contract with a Duke-Class Demon could never supersede a contract with a King-Class Demon. This gave the Nine Kings of Hell a tremendous amount of leverage during the negotiation phase, as, more often than not, people only went to them when they were desperate to escape the consequences of their other contracts.Using the Sacred Tome and the knowledge he had obtained in the Nasu and Akamatsuverses, Vahn inscribed a complex magical formation within the body of Jin's Companion that gave it nearly the exact same magical signature as Goetia, the Demonic God of Chaos. This would invariably earn Jin the attention of the actual Goetia, but, considering this was an identity associated with Solomon, it wasn't too likely to cause problems.Simply put, Jin's Companion was a divergent avatar of Goetia that had no actual relationship to the aforementioned Demon God. Rather, much like the other Companions Vahn had created, it was a bonafide Pure-Blooded Dragon. This further elevated its status, so, even if Jin were to contract with a King of Hell, the presence of his Companion should serve as quite the deterrent. If it didn't? Well, Vahn had never been the type to leave things purely to chance.While its chaotic nature and tremendous magical potential were its selling points, the thing that made Jin's Companion truly powerful was its ability to break contracts. It could only use its power three times before the magic circuits inside its body became inert, but, so long as he didn't try and spam the ability, Jin had three 'get out of hell free' cards that would gradually replenish with time.The only caveat to Companion's, Loptr's ability was that Jin would need to win its trust to make use of the ability. It would literally be sacrificing a part of its magical aptitude to pay for his mistakes, so, unless the bond between them was remarkably powerful, there was no reason for it to take the fall in his stead.Fortunately, like all Companions, Loptr possessed a predisposition to at least try and get along with its partner. Its nature might be chaotic and mischievous, but, much like Loki, the person Vahn had in mind during its creation, it possessed a resolute nature and an overwhelming inclination to protect the people it cared about. So long as Jin didn't treat it poorly, Loptr would likely do everything in its power to protect the teal-haired Magus.Since the Little Garden mandated that beings of a certain nature appear in a form that embodied its innate characteristics, the design Vahn settled upon for Loptr was a serpentine dragon with a black and white theater mask set with large ears resembling the hat of a harlequin. Its inordinately long and slender body was covered in white fur with black diamonds running along its spine while the fur of its underbelly, matching the orbs in its six hands, was a vivacious mixture of greens, reds, and yellows.While it was considerably less grandiose than Seiun, Vahn was quite happy with how Loptr had turned out. He had always felt a certain kinship towards chaotic beings, so, while Loptr's design was all over the place, he found its appearance rather charming. Its inordinately long and thin arms were a little creepy, but, so long as you looked past its skeletal fingers and the remarkably uncanny mask covering its face, it was actually pretty cool.........Since the flow of time within his workshop was entirely separate from the outside world, no time had passed by the time Vahn emerged with a chibi-esque white whale and a six-pawed cat wearing a theater mask sitting on his shoulders. Thus, while his other selves were having fun, he spent close to two hours waiting in the reception room while the No Names enjoyed the feast he had prepared. When they finally appeared, he ignored the visibly conflicted look on Asuka's face as he smiled and asked, "How was it? Did you enjoy the meal...?"Before anyone else could reply, Yo, eyes blazing with a passionate light, made her way closer as she asked, "Are these also Companions? Can I pet them~?"Amused by the excitable brunette's enthusiasm, a light chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat as he replied, "That's up to them. Before that, however, they need to bond with their partners. It would be problematic if you obtained their favor before they had the chance to imprint with the people they were intended for."Though she looked a little remorseful hearing Vahn's words, it didn't take long for the smile to return to Yo's face when he looked towards Izayoi and Jin, stating, "I created this pair with the two you in mind. Note that while I said pair, they are not part of the Dualistic Companions I have been working on. They have been created with your specific capabilities in mind."Crossing his arms, Izayoi adopted his characteristically cheeky smile as he said, "While I -appreciate the sentiment, I'm more than capable of increasing my strength on my own."Resisting the urge to point out that his power was entirely the result of a Poet's machinations, Vahn just rolled his eyes before explaining, "I took that into consideration when I was creating them. This little fella doesn't increase your power...at least not directly. Instead, it provides you with the means to teleport around the battlefield and release your power without causing collateral damage to your environment. In other words, its abilities are centered around support and utility."Before he had finished speaking, Vahn telepathically encouraged Seiun to approach Izayoi's side. It was able to swim through the air as freely as it would in water, and, despite resembling a whale, its personality was similar to that of a cat. Thus, despite the awkward smile on Izayoi's face, it rubbed nuzzled against him like a feline seeking affection.Without waiting for Izayoi's response, Vahn shifted his attention to Jin, added, "And this little fella is for you. It is an enhancer similar to the Companions of Asuka and Yo, so, as long as you treat it well, it will help to increase your power. As for its abilities...you'll need to uncover those on your own. I'm not going to reveal all of its secrets. Just like Asuka and Yo, you'll need to earn its trust if you want to have access to its full capabilities."Though it was unable to fly in its compressed form, Loptr quickly bounded over to the befuddled-looking Jin before leaping onto his shoulder and whispering something into his ear. Most of the Companions were perfectly capable of speech, but, more often than not, they used telepathy to communicate. As for what Loptr had chosen to whisper? Even Vahn didn't know. He just chalked it up to the creature's pseudo-demonic nature and decided not to pry...With that in mind, Vahn shifted his attention to Lily, the only person bereft of a Companion within the core group of No Names. She didn't seem particularly bothered by the arrangement, likely due to the fact he had helped her contract with numerous elemental spirits, but Vahn still took it upon himself to explain, "I already have a Companion in mind for you. However, since you just removed a part of the seal I placed on your body, you need time to adapt to your new power. Once your body and spirit have completely stabilized, I'll be sure to introduce you."Nodding her head in understanding, a marginally more radiant smile developed across Lily's face as she replied, "Thank you, Vahn. I'll be sure to cherish it."Returning a smile of his own, Vahn rose to his feet, stating, "I have absolutely no doubt about that." before stretching his body and adding, "Anyways, I'm beat. Creating those two took a lot out of me so I'm heading off to bed. I encourage the five of you to do the same."Without waiting for their responses, Vahn waved his hand before spontaneously disappearing. This caused the smile on Izayoi's face to become even wrier while Asuka, clearly troubled by what Vahn had said previously, exhaled a tired and exasperated sigh.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: "I can totally see Izayoi just napping atop Seiun's head...','For those who are unaware, Loptr is another name for Loki...','Oof. Asuka couldn't even get in a word xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2143: On the Prowl