Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

After waiting for around three days, standard axis, Vahn decided it was time to leave the Heavenly Domain. He had half-expected Meng Zhang to seek him out to confirm their relationship, but, after conferring with Loi-chan, Vahn discovered that the opposite was true. Meng Zhang, as if he were an elder expecting his descendant to come and pay respect, was waiting for him.Since Meng Zhang hadn't even bothered to send a courier, Vahn decided he wasn't going to play the prideful dragon's game. Instead, he wrapped up a few small matters with Erlang Shen, Nuuba, and Xiao Yue before informing Wu of his departure. They had been cohabitating the Celestial Star Gazing Pavilion for the past two and a half months, divergent axis, so he was fully expecting her to make a scene."Huh? You're leaving...?"Nodding his head in affirmation, Vahn explained, "I have a Community to manage and a number of preparations to complete before our promotional Gift Game. Hanging out with you has been pretty fun but there are more important matters for me to attend."Demonstrating none of the pep and vigor she was known for, Wu was clearly searching her head for a solution when she suddenly placed her hand over her belly and stated, "I'm pregnant..." in an uncharacteristically meek tone.As it was quite literally impossible for him not to know, Vahn adopted a deadpan expression on his face as he said, "No, you're not..."Clicking her tongue, Wu grumbled, "Asshole..." before entering another ruminative silence. She had become rather fond of lazing about and having Vahn take care of her so the prospect of his sudden departure was...inconvenient, to say the least..."This is too sudden. You should have told me at least a month ago if you were going to leave. You can't alter my tastebuds to your cooking and change my insides to the shape of your cock and just leave. At least give me time to wean..."Having already anticipated such an argument, Vahn produced a jade ring from his Inventory. There was more than a decade's worth of food on the inside, so, even if Wu stuffed herself to the brim, it should still last her a month or two.While other girls might have been excited by the prospect of receiving a ring, Wu snorted through her nose before swatting it at a reality-altering speed. The ring's durability allowed it to withstand the blow, but, as a result, it ended up penetrating through the foundation of the Jade Palace like a laser before descending into the Mortal Domain like a meteor..."..."Seeing the unamused deadpan on Vahn's face, Wu adopted a somewhat defiant look as she asked, "What? Do I look like the kind of woman who wears trinkets and accessories? I might consider it if you begged me to marry you. Other than that, there's no way in hell you can pacify me with just a ring..."Conveniently ignoring the fact she was wearing no less than seven accessories, two of which were rings, Wu crossed her arms in preparation for what Vahn would say or do next.Rolling his eyes, Vahn undermined Wu's defiant posture by extending his hands to frame the sides of her face. Her rounded, monkey-like ears grew on the sides of her head rather than the top, so, as his thumbs rested on her slightly flushed cheeks, the tips of his fingers dug into the fringe located behind her ears. This quickly shattered the illusion of her defiance, as, even if she wanted to resist, Wu was powerless in the face of his Godhand..."Listen closely, Wu..."Opening her half-lidded eyes, an embarrassed and somewhat melancholic expression developed across Wu's face as she looked up to meet Vahn's gaze. When she saw him smiling down at her, a faint yet audible throbbing could be heard as he said, "You don't need to make excuses if you want to spend more time together. If you want me to stay just say it. I'm a God of Time. While there are a number of pressing matters that require my attention, I also have all the time in the world..."Though she had gradually gotten used to Vahn's almost overbearing sincerity, Wu couldn't prevent the palpitation of her heart whenever he held her gently or stared into her eyes. It was like he could see through to the most vulnerable parts of her existence, but, rather than condemning her for her weakness, there was nothing but empathy and compassion in his unfathomably deep, aquamarine eyes...Feeling as though she might get lost in said eyes, Wu promptly averted her own as she muttered, "I don't know what you're talking about..."Restraining a light chuckle, Vahn tilted his head slightly to draw Wu's gaze as he whispered, "That's a shame...I was looking forward to preparing a banquet and binge-watching some anime. I suppose that'll have to wait till my next visit..."Releasing his hold on Wu's head, Vahn motioned to leave only to feign surprise when Wu promptly pounced on his back, her arms, legs, and tail wrapping around him like indestructible chains as she bit the tip of his ear in frustration. She really wanted to ask him to stay but it was almost impossible for her to vocalize such sentiments. This was something she had hinted at multiple times, so, unless he was unbelievably dense, Wu knew Vahn was just teasing her.Proving her suspicions, Wu was slightly creeped out when Vahn's body suddenly 'inverted' on itself so that she was suddenly straddling his front. Then, as per usual, his hands gravitated towards her butt as he leaned down to whisper, "You're adorable..." before planting a kiss on her lips. This gave Wu an almost overwhelming urge to bite his lips, but, the moment Vahn's fingers began to knead her bottom, such notions were quickly banished to the back of her mind........."With the support of the Jade Palace, the only thing we're really lacking is the requisite number of subordinate Communities. How are things going in the West and North?"Though there was a teleportation nexus in the basement of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, Vahn had gathered each of his Subordinate Community Leaders via projection magic. They were all seated around an oval-shaped table, as, despite regarding his lovers as his equals, the guidelines of the Central Network required that conference rooms be structured in such a way that the hierarchy between attending Communities was apparent.As the de facto head of operations in the West, it was Da Vinci who replied, "We experienced a few minor issues at the start but things have been going smoothly ever since our Alliance with the Sage Dragon Riders was made public."Piggybacking off of Da Vinci's words, Mordred rubbed the underside of her nose with a massive grin on her face as she said, "Those bastards thought they could pressure us with their tech but their mechs might as well be toys in front of an Imperial Dragon. My Community is undefeated in seventeen Gift Games thus far. If it wasn't for those paper-pushing scumbags and those wannabe heroes mucking things up with their deceptions and schemes, we would have already secured our status as a 5-Digit Community."As Communities in the West were effectively nations, the requirements for occupying a lower-digit Gate were different than the other three regions. More specifically, there were infrastructure and population requirements that could only be circumvented if you were part of an existing Nation or Alliance. It was possible to start a business and climb through the ranks of an existing Community, but, more often than not, this involved cutting deals and compromising on your principles just to become a cog in a broken machine.Da Vinci was basically starting her own country, so, from the moment her intentions were made clear, the existing factions had been doing everything in their power to slander and put pressure on her. They have even tried labeling her a Supervillain imposing sanctions on the goods her company was producing, but, unlike the majority of Communities in the West, Da Vinci didn't have to concern herself with profits or purchasing supplies. If it weren't for the deadline Vahn had given them at the start, she wouldn't even require the assistance of the Sage Dragon Riders."That's good to hear. The West Side has more than 40% of the Little Garden's population. It is also the region that will require the most oversight once the Aldrnari Empire has been established so the work you're doing now will serve as the foundation for our future endeavors."Smiling faintly in response to Vahn's words, Da Vinci playfully teased, "Oh my...it seems I'll need to work a little harder...". As for Mordred, she simply adopted a toothy and somewhat fierce smile, as, ever since she had become the Leader of a Community, her Divinity related to War was seeing a lot of use...After chuckling in response to Da Vinci's playful retort, Vahn briefly directed an affectionate smile toward Mordred before turning to meet the gaze of Semiramis. The North was the most peaceful region after the East so her Community, the Hanging Gardens, was alone in its task of gathering information in preparation for his future takeover.Though it was lacking the undertones of love and affection she exhibited towards Vahn and her daughters, Semiramis managed a smile in spite of the general disdain she had for nearly every other woman in the room. It had only been thirteen years since the time of her summoning, so, while she had made an effort to befriend people like Eva, Iris, and Medusa, Semiramis tended to avoid interacting with people outside her very small social circle."If things go well, Ebony and Raven should be infiltrating the Salamandra Community as attendants of their future Leader, Sandora Doldrake. Their ages are less than two years apart so they have had little trouble befriending the troubled heiress."Having 'suffered' at the hands of his mischievous daughters quite a bit, Vahn couldn't help smiling wryly in response to Semiramis's words. At the same time, he was happy they were making friends, as, due to their peculiarities, they typically only associated with each other. It was simply 'easier' that way, as, much like Maemi and Emiru, the two shared a remarkable bond that allowed them to know each other's thoughts without direct communication."Just make sure they don't go poisoning the poor lass. There's a decent chance that Sandora might become my adoptive daughter in the future so don't allow them to bully her..."Though the look in her eyes was reminiscent of a snake that had just stumbled upon a rat, the smile on Semiramis's face appeared more amused than malicious as she sensually replied, "Worry not, my beloved Emperor. Though I cannot predict what the future may hold, there is currently only a single person our daughters are interested in poisoning..."Understanding exactly who Semiramis' was referring to, a dry laugh emanated from Vahn's throat. Fortunately, while Semiramis was a literal disaster in the kitchen, Ebony and Raven had learned the art of cooking from Bennienma. Thus, while everything they prepared was poisoned, Vahn enjoyed their meals nearly as much as he enjoyed Rindo's...Adopting a reminiscent smile, Vahn nodded in approval before answering, "I see. I'll be sure to stop by more often to make sure that remains the case for the foreseeable future. Do you mind if I bring Stheno and Euryale along? It's been a while since they had a playdate with Ebony and Raven."As Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale were among the people she allowed free passage in the Hanging Gardens, Semiramis didn't hesitate to nod in affirmation. The trio of Gorgons had some of the most powerful venoms she had ever analyzed, so, even if Vahn hadn't given the excuse of a playdate, she would have happily accepted them into her home.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn really enjoys teasing strong-willed women xD...','Da Vinci was already Last Boss material. Now she has Boss level adds!?','Only in the Aldrnari Clan...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With the meeting coming to an end after a short discussion regarding potential allies, Vahn left the conference room to find Sarina sitting out in the hallway.Plopping down next to her, Vahn gently nudged her shoulder with his own, asking, "What's up? Did you get in an argument with someone...?"Exhaling a sigh, Sarina shook her head before resting it against Vahn's shoulder and answering, "I tried sparring with Mash and Lotte...""Ah..."Understanding what the issue was, Vahn grasped Sarina's left hand with his right before planting a kiss atop her head and saying, "You're not weak, Sarina. You just need time. Mash might appear to be around the same age as you but she has been training ever since she was a very young girl. As for Lotte, she is several thousand years older..."Though she nodded her head in understanding, Sarina's mood hadn't improved as much as Vahn would have liked. The core issue wasn't that she was weak, it was the fact she was weak in spite of being the Vice Leader of the Sage Dragon's Hearth."Hmm..."Sensing the internal conflict in Sarina's mind, Vahn's immediately kicked into overdrive. There were actually a number of solutions to the problems currently plaguing her. One was a prize that others competed for, so, after a moment of deliberation, he asked, "Would you like to try spending some time in an Actualized World? We can go together and I can support you while you assist others in saving the world..."Perking up the moment she heard Vahn's words, a radiant smile developed across Sarina's face as she exclaimed, "I want to go to Dragon Ball! If I learn how to control and manipulate Ki, I can easily become stronger...!"Resisting the urge to point out more than half the members of his harem could teach her how to control and manipulate Ki, Vahn just nodded his head, saying, "Sure thing. Is there a specific point in the timeline you wanted to start from?"Understanding this was her opportunity to spend a lot of alone time with Vahn, a mischievous smile developed across Sarina's face as she answered, "I want to start from the very beginning. Back when Bulma and Goku had first met."Though he didn't actually mind, Vahn couldn't help furrowing his brows, asking, "Are you sure? At your current level, you could easily defeat most opponents prior to the Z timeline. If we arrive near the beginning of the series timeline, it'll take upwards of thirty years to reach the events in Super..."With an even bigger grin on her face, Sarina replied, "I know. To close the gap between me and the others, I need at least that much time. Besides, I'd rather start early so that we can change a few of the things I didn't like about the original series. Like, how did Bulma end up with Vegeta? He wasn't that bad by Super but the guy was a complete nutjob throughout the Android, Cell, and Majin Buu Sagas...!"Resisting the urge to point out there was a Vegeta among his Templates, Vahn just issued a light chuckle before squeezing Sarina's hand and saying, "Well, if that's what you want..."......Following Vahn's and Sarina's disappearance from the hallway, a period of thirty-seven years transpired in an instant. In that time, Sarina's power had increased by leaps and bounds. She was far from the most powerful woman in Vahn's harem, but, compared to her previous self, she may as well be a different person.Though her face maintained a youthful glow, Sarina was no longer the same sixteen-year-old girl that had descended into the Actualized World of Dragon Ball. An aura of confidence now exuded from her curvaceous body and, while her proportions remained relatively unchanged, she now possessed lithe yet powerful muscles capable of leveling mountains.Near the beginning of her training, Sarina had been worried that muscles, even small ones, would completely ruin her appearance. Now, similar to the spiky-haired woman at her side, she elected to wear clothes that showed off her back, shoulder, and abdominal muscles. They were her pride and joy, as, rather than appearing even remotely ugly or repulsive, they enhanced her beauty and made her appear more powerful."Is this really the Divine Realm? The air feels a bit different but I don't see what makes it so special."Punctuating her words, the woman who had spoken, a petite beauty with spikey golden hair, lithe yet well-defined muscles, and a monkey-like tail began to flare up her aura. This earned a number of exasperated sighs from her surroundings, as, despite entering the Actualized World with Sarina alone, Vahn had returned with an additional twenty-three people in tow.Appearing next to the perennially blonde beauty, Vahn ruffled the woman's mass of hair as he said, "Caulifla...it hasn't even been fifteen minutes since you promised to be on your best behavior. Don't make me put you on probation..."At 155cm tall, Caulifla was the perfect height for Vahn to caress at his leisure. The thing that would have surprised most people was the fact that she actually let him get away with it. As for the reason, well, Caulifla was prideful to a fault. She had challenged Vahn a total of 1,538 times, each wagering that the defeated party would have to do what the victor said. Vahn had come out ahead in 1,533 of these challenges, so, while she would still glare at him, Caulifla no longer complained about having her head pat. Rather, based on the movements of her tail, she enjoyed it quite a bit."Relax, old man. I'm not gonna run off and cause trouble. Just make sure you keep your promise to Kale and me. We've been waiting for nearly six years. If you don't hurry and put buns in our ovens, we might start searching elsewhere..."Though she would never run off before settling their score, Caulifla really had grown impatient with Vahn. Her mother and grandmother had been pressing her to produce a successor even before the Tournament of Power. Vahn's resolution not to have children during his stay in the Actualized World had inconvenienced quite a number of people. If he kept making excuses, they were going to have to take matters into their own hands...Feeling the gazes of several women lock onto him the moment Caulifla mentioned placing buns in ovens, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he explained, "Don't worry. Now that we're in the Divine Realm, we just need to get everyone settled and up to speed. After that, I'm more than willing to keep my promises..."With what could best be described as a triumphant smile, Caulifla crossed her arms beneath her modest yet well-shaped breasts before retorting, "Good. I can't speak for the others but Kale and I didn't leave our Universe to follow some insincere pansy. Now, let's hurry and get all the mundane bullshit out of the way. I've got an itch in my belly-""Now wait just a minute you golden-haired bimbo! Don't even think about cutting the line...!"Realizing what Caulifla was trying to pull, a mature blunette immediately spoke out. This was none other than Bulma, who, despite being well over fifty, resembled a perfectly ripened woman in her mid-to-late twenties."Chi-Chi and I have known Vahn for the better part of thirty-seven years! If you think you're the first in line to receive a baby, you really are a monkey-brained fool...!"Clicking her tongue in response to Bulma's words, Caulifla didn't even try to argue with the enraged blunette. There was once a time when she would have readily butt heads with Bulma, but, ever since the latter afflicted her with an enchantment that made her butt itch in accordance with the amount of Ki she was using, Caulifla had done her best to avoid offending her. Bulma may be lacking in raw power, but, as an Archmage recognized by the Gods, she was a terrifying foe with countermeasures against everyone and everything.Emulating Caulifla's triumphant expression from before, Bulma stood with her arms akimbo as she stated, "The simplest method is to go in order of familiarity. Sarina would obviously be the first as she descended into the Actualized World alongside Vahn. After her would be me, Chi-Chi, my sister, Chronoa, Vados, and Kusu. It's only after the six of us have been given a chance that you, Kale, and Marcarita will have a turn."Though Chi-Chi blushed fiercely in response to Bulma's words, her hands cupping her cheeks, each of the other girls mentioned had relatively relaxed smiled on their faces. This was especially true for Chronoa, Vados, Kusu, and Marcarita. They were each over a hundred million years old, and, despite developing a fondness for Vahn, the latter three had departed the Actualized World at the behest of their father, the Grand Priest. He was extremely interested in the worlds beyond, so, once it became clear that Vahn was an existence above even the Omni-King, he instructed his daughters to pursue but not pressure him.Glowering in response to Bulma's words, Caulifla was about to protest when Vahn startled everyone by separating into ten separate versions of himself and saying, "Now that we're in the Divine Realm, the restrictions I forced upon my power's have been removed. Things like 'turns' no longer have any meaning..."As even a single Vahn was an incomprehensibly powerful existence, the presence of numerous was enough to leave the large group stunned. Chi-Chi even fainted, her face glowing bright crimson as she collapsed into an eleventh Vahn's embrace...Having nipped the squabble between Caulifla and Bulma in the bud, Vahn took advantage of the fact that everyone was focused on him to say, "Though many of you will be departing to create or join one of the Communities affiliated with the Sage Dragon's Hearth, this estate serves as a central nexus of sorts. The rooms here have the potential to function as independent realms. You just need to let Will, the Guardian God of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, know what you want. After that, we'll all reconvene in the dining room. A lot of introductions need to be made, and, despite no time passing while we were away, I imagine Sarina is eager to reunite with her friends and family. I know I am..."Though it wasn't his longest experience in an Actualized World, most of the memories Vahn had of their interior came from his Templates. Even so, thirty-seven years was still a long time to be away from his family, so, while he wasn't nearly as anxious as Sarina, he was yearning to spend time with his family, friends, and loved ones.........(A/N: Since I'm sure everyone wants to know, the people who have come back from the Actualized World with Vahn are as follows: Sarina, Bulma, Chi-Chi, Tights, Broly, Cheelai, their three kids, Goku, Launch, Gohan, Krillin, Lazuli, Marron, Lapis, his wife and child, Chronoa, Vados, Kusu, Caulifla, Kale, and Marcarita. Though it's a bit spoilery, it should be pretty obvious that Vahn ended up with most of the aforementioned females. The only exceptions are Cheelai, who ended up with Broly, Launch, who ended up with Goku, and Lazuli, who ended up with Krillin. As for why Goku and several others wanted to follow along with Vahn, well, that should be pretty obvious. Vahn was a parental figure to both Goku and Broly. The others have their own reasons, but, for the sake of keeping at least a few secrets about the spin-off series, I won't reveal them at the present moment. Anyways, this isn't a part of the chapters I promised. I just figured I should have a 'filler' chapter since there are quite a number of changes introduced as a result of Vahn's time in the Actualized World. Also, when I said there were going to be 2-3 chapters of EPIC and 1 chapter of NOICE, I was specifically referring to today's block, not yesterday's. In other words, this is kind of a replacement for the Update chapter I posted previously. There should be 3-4 more chapters before the 10 AM reset tomorrow morning. Sorry if I wasn't as clear as I could have been.)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Deja Vu...','That's one malicious curse...','I wonder how many more years are going to pass before the next dawn xD...?')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though Wu's disposition gave the impression she would enjoy a rougher experience, Vahn decided to go with the gentle yet methodical route instead. There were a number of reasons for this but the most important thing was to subvert Wu's expectations. She 'expected' him to treat her roughly, so, instead of behaving like a wild beast, he introduced her to a world of pleasure one systematic step at a time."Lesson five...aftercare..."After gently yet thoroughly ravishing the befuddled monkey girl's body, Vahn used cleaning magic to rid her of the evidence of their lovemaking before wrapping her up like a burrito using a series of heated blankets. At the same time, he drastically lowered the surrounding temperature so her head and face would be cool while her body retained the warmth it had accumulated during sex. Then, a version of himself remained at her side while another split off to prepare a meal.Following the departure of the second Vahn with her eyes, Wu was glad she hadn't chosen to make use of her clones partway through the experience. Her intention would have been to prove she was more woman than he could handle. Instead, she would have simply increased the number of people he had to bully...Exhaling a sigh of relief, Wu's body tensed when Vahn issued a light chuckle and asked, "Did I just hear the most fearless woman in Heaven exhale a sigh of relief? How peculiar..."Shrinking into the blankets Vahn had wrapped around her body, Wu's only response was a grumpy, "Shut up...". This elicited another chuckle from Vahn, but, unlike the previous one, it was completely silent due to a makeshift magical barrier. He also disguised it by snuggling closer to the petite and pouty monkey, his left hand resting on her abdomen so he could assist in the gradual conversion of Source into Heavenly Qi.Though she couldn't sense Source, Wu could feel Vahn circulating her energy through her body. In many ways, this was even more intimate than having sex, as, depending on the nature of the person manipulating your energy, they could cripple you on a whim.Prior to meeting Vahn, Wu never had to worry about such things. Her Qi Network, energy channels, and meridians were even more indestructible than her body. The Gods of the Heavenly Domain had once attempted more than 72,000 methods to try and execute her, but, no matter how painful their methods were, she managed to persevere and get her revenge by pestering and pranking them at every opportunity.Now that she had finally met someone with the ability to harm her, Wu couldn't help feeling giddy as Vahn circulated her Qi with a finesse she would be hard-pressed to emulate. It was almost like he understood the structure of her body better than she did...As that thought crossed Wu's mind, so too did the memories of Vahn's slow and steady invasion of her body. She had expected him to forcibly pry her open with his gargantuan penis, but, after more than an hour of foreplay, her body had basically invited him in. Then, over a period of time that was difficult to grasp, her insides slowly changed to accommodate him..."I'm starting to understand why you turned Nezha down...if she had endured something like this, I don't think her manly facade would have lasted. Her relationship with Bing Bing would also come to an end as there's no way in hell that bottom brat could match up to...whatever the hell you want to call this..."Though she was tempted to call it lovemaking, the words got caught in Wu's throat. She refused to believe she had fallen in love after putting up a strong front and effectively forcing Vahn to become her sex friend/fuck buddy. Now, even if Vahn was the one to confess, she would probably tease him for being sentimental...Exhaling yet another sigh, Wu was relieved when Vahn didn't comment on it. Instead, he just kissed the top of her head. This reinforced just how considerate the man was, so much so that Wu found it difficult to believe he was actually a Pure Blooded Dragon.........While waiting along the outskirts of the Heavenly City, Vor's attention was caught by an inordinately large white raven. Upon nearing her, it promptly transformed into a lovely, twin-tailed girl with pure white hair, grey-blue eyes that appeared to be able to penetrate all of creation, and a pristine white dress that resembled a wedding gown."Lady Muninn..."Kneeling the moment the markedly shorter woman appeared, Vor lowered her head in respect as Muninn, better known as the White Raven, adopted a slight smile and said, "It's been quite a while since I last departed the South. This had better not be a waste of time..."Without raising her head, Vor explained, "Though I was unable to confirm the abilities of the Sage Dragon directly, his subordinates are strong enough to go toe-to-toe with the strongest members of the Heavenly Domain. One of them, Mikoto Mason, was even able to manifest an ability similar to the End Emptiness..."Tensing the moment she heard the familiar name, Muninn's pupils contracted to fine points as she asked, "Are you absolutely certain...?"Though it was impossible for Vor to lie to her, Muninn simply couldn't believe the Valkyrie's words. End Emptiness, also known as the Wind of Decadence, was the sobriquet of the most terrifying Last Embryo in existence. It was the manifestation of pure nothingness, a paradoxical non-existence that rendered even Divinity completely meaningless.Instead of answering with words, Vor simply nodded her head. She had once encountered the End Emptiness prior to the destruction of the original Little Garden, so, while members of the younger generation might not recognize it, she would never forget the existential dread that accompanied staring into the void of nothingness.Inhaling a sharp breath, Muninn stared at the outer walls of the Heavenly City with uncharacteristic trepidation in her gaze. For a brief moment, she found herself seriously considering initializing the Gungnir Protocol, an apocalyptic weapons system that the White Raven Community had spent the last three hundred years developing. It existed in the form of tens of thousands of orbital platforms that hovered just below the barrier surrounding the Divine Realm.When activated, the Gungnir Protocol could be used to strike any location within the Little Garden with inviolable precision and remarkable destructive potential. It was intended to be a trump card to be used against the Demon God's Army, but, now that she had learned of the existence of a being capable of weaponizing the End Emptiness, Muninn was seriously considering its use against Vahn and Mikoto...Fortunately, for everyone involved, Muninn lacked the authority to initiate the Gungnir Protocol at her leisure. The only reason the Norse Faction had been authorized to construct such a ridiculous weapon system was to combat the threat of the Demon God. If they attempted to use it as a means to pressure or eliminate their enemies, the rulers of the Little Garden wouldn't hesitate to destroy it.Understanding this, it didn't take long for Muninn to suppress her destructive instincts. Instead, she attempted to be optimistic, asking, "What are your impressions of the Sage Dragon? Is he someone we can work with...?"Though she now had a deeply ingrained fear of Mikoto, Vor still nodded in response to Muninn's question, answering, "It would appear his title of Sage is not without merit. Despite being a Pure-Blooded Dragon, he exudes a calming aura reminiscent of the World Tree. He was also quick to come to the aid of others. So long as we approach him with sincerity, I don't think he would refuse us...""Sincerity..."As the meaning of sincerity differed from person to person, a thoughtful expression developed across Muninn's face. She knew very little about Vahn, but, based on Vor's testimony, she could assume he was either a truly benevolent or an extremely machinating individual. Either way, she needed more information regarding his wants and needs if she was going to cut a deal with him."Your report mentioned the Sage Dragon's willingness to engage in a flirtatious exchange. What is the probability of seducing him?"Shaking her head, data points began to flash across Vor's eyes as she answered, "While the chances of bedding him are quite high, I don't think it can be used as leverage. If my analysis is correct, even the insinuation of such an exchange might offend him...""Oh? You make it sound as though he is promiscuous yet principled..."Raising her head, Vor's expression resembled a lake on a windless night as she clarified, "There is a 93.057% probability he possesses a Divinity related to Sex."Understanding what Vor was trying to say, an exasperated sigh escaped Muninn's throat. Gods of Sex regarding physical intimacy in the same manner others might regard a casual conversation. It was possible to 'convince' them by making a concerted effort, but, unlike the majority of men and women who could be swayed with promises of pleasure, they were the source of such emotions. In other words, it was almost impossible to entice a God of Sex with Sex unless you possessed an even greater Divinity..."Well, at least that gets us in the same room as him..."Fortunately, while it might be difficult to leverage sex against them, sex was still a convenient tool against Gods of Sex. Unless they had a reason to refuse, most wouldn't even think to turn down the opportunity to bed a member of the opposite sex. Thus, so long as you had the stamina to keep up with them, you could virtually monopolize their attention. There were even instances of Gods of Sex being imprisoned for years just because their Divinity made it impossible for them to be the first to quit...Raising her brows, Vor was surprised to feel a faint giddiness in her abdominal region. She doubted a Dragon Slayer such as herself would be appointed the task, but, rather than feeling disgusted by the notion of bedding one of her mortal enemies, she actually felt excited. She didn't know if it was because of the nostalgic aura that exuded from his body or because he had casually dismissed her offer to do battle. Either way, she still wanted a piece of him..."I will send a message to Sigrun and ask her to deploy Hrist. Until then, you will keep an eye on the Sage Dragon. If the opportunity presents itself, see if you can join the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Even if we're unable to act against him, we might be able to leverage his support by discovering one of his weaknesses. Can you handle this?"Restraining a sigh at the mention of Hrist, Vor disguised her disappointment by lowering her head and answering, "Of course. I am the Spear of the Allfather. If anyone is qualified to penetrate enemy lines, it is I..."As she had literally been deployed to the Heavenly Domain for this exact reason, Vor was confident in her ability to become a member of the Sage Dragon's Hearth. There was absolutely nothing she wasn't willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of her mission, so, unless Vahn simply refused to accept new members, convincing him to let her join was a small matter.Nodding her head in approval, pure white wings emerged from Muninn's lower back as she said, "I have absolute confidence in your capabilities. Even so, I wish you the best of luck, Vor Valkyria. May the Blessing of the Allfather keep you safe in the trying times to come..."Since it might cause problems if she lingered in the Heavenly Domain for too long, Muninn directed her gaze toward the intent observing her in the sky before offering a polite bow. The Jade Emperor had been closely monitoring their conversation from the very beginning so she was obligated to at least acknowledge him before reverting back to a white raven and flying away. After all, she was the Leader of a 4-Digit Community. It would be quite the faux pas if she trespassed his territory without greeting him.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Step Five: Roll that bitch into a burrito...','The most terrifying non-existence in all of creation o_o...','The Jade Emperor is a voyeur...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2176: Machinations