Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Just as Shiroyasha, or, more accurately, Da Vinci had expected, the Communities specializing in the dissemination of news pounced the moment details regarding Vahn's Gift Game became known. As a result, it didn't even take a full twenty-four hours before people throughout the Little Garden, not just the East, began discussing the implications behind and potential ramifications of such an event.The group most affected by the announcement was, unsurprisingly, the Kotoamatsukami. They had spent weeks slandering the Sage Dragon's Hearth, yet, due to Vahn's complete and utter dismissal of their antics, most of the rumors had already lost traction. Now, without even bothering to make a statement, Vahn had casually announced a Gift Game with rules that even a child could infer to be a provocation. Not towards the members of Kotoamtsukami, specifically, but everyone who had been eyeing the Sage Dragon's Hearth, its wealth, and its people.Seraphina, Usalia, and even Fenrir had garnered themselves a considerable number of fans after their appearances in the Vahnatus. With the events of Zao Shin's Immortal Banquet also being made public, everyone knew that the Sage Dragon's Hearth was filled with inordinately beautiful and remarkably powerful women. This had garnered Vahn a substantial amount of hate and envy, so, now that they had the proper pretext, even Communities affiliated with organizations in the West were eager to take action.Unfortunately for these people, six of the slots were filled before Vahn made the details of the Gift Game public. This included four Communities affiliated with the Jade Palace, the Nine Dragons Sword Association, and, for obvious reasons, the Sage Dragon's Hearth. In other words, among the hundreds of additional groups wishing to participate, only four would be selected.With priority being given to Communities with higher ranks, it wasn't long before Takamagahara, the Community formerly helmed by Amaterasu, put forth its name. This garnered a considerable amount of attention from the general public, but, before it could gain any traction, news of a far more prominent organization's participation reached their ears.Trāyastriṃśa, a variation of Heaven that literally translated to 'belonging to the thirty-three devas', was one of the Communities founded by Indra, Lord of the Devas, Patron God of the Moon Rabbits, and one of the single most powerful deities outside the 1-3 Digit Gates. They occupied the 1002nd Gate, so, the moment their name was put forth for contention, Amaterasu, begrudgingly, wagered Kotoamatsukami's 1009th Gate just to remain relevant in the public discourse.Though there were several Communities that attempted to follow this example, the two that won out were the Rank 1019th Onigashima and the Rank 1023rd Akuma. The former, as the name made readily apparent, was comprised almost entirely of Yokai. They had an antagonistic relationship with the members of Kotoamatsukami, so, while their end goal was to secure a better gate, their primary objective was to 'assist' the other Communities in humiliating their long-time enemy. As for Akuma, a name that literally translated to 'Devil', their members were former humans who had ascended to the Divine Realm with various, cheat-like abilities. Very little was known about them other than the fact they were former Heroes who wanted revenge against the Gods who regarded them as pawns.........While the Little Garden was abuzz with news and rumors related to the upcoming Gift Game, Vahn was focused on entirely separate issues. First and foremost, he finally got around to upgrading his Enkidu using the Upgrade Function of The Path. This was a matter he had been sitting on for a long time, so, now that he was preparing to, once again, install himself as the Sage Dragon Emperor, he wanted to bring his formerly favorite 'weapon' back into the limelight.As the name implied, the Upgrade Function could increase the stats and grade of an item through the use of a consumable item known as an Upgrade Stone. Each successive upgrade would increase the stats of the item by 1% between the levels of 1-10, 2% between the levels of 11-20, and 3% for the levels between 21-30. In other words, for every ten levels, the efficacy of each upgrade would increase by an additional 1% until the item reached level 99.Once an item had reached Level 99, upgrading its Rank and adding additional effects to the item became possible. This would reset the item's Level back to 0, and, as a result, you would be able to start the upgrade process anew, albeit with a much stronger item.With Enkidu starting at Rank C, Vahn could Upgrade it a total of five hundred times before it was upgraded to something known as a Limit Breaker. At that point, he could continue to Upgrade it, but, no matter what grade of Upgrade Stone he used, there would only be a 1% chance to increase its base parameters by 1%.As the percentage increase always referenced the items base parameters, upgrading Enkidu from C-Rank to B-Rank increased its Physical Attack from 100 to a relatively modest 550. Increasing it from B-Rank to A-Rank brought this value to 3,205 while each subsequent upgrade effectively broke the balance of the world with a whopping 16,637, 91,506, and 503,284.If an attack modifier of 503,284 wasn't ludicrous enough, Enkidu had obtained a new, seemingly random Ability every time its Rank increased. At the start, its only Abilities were Indestructibility, Piercing, and Sealing. Upgrading it to B-Rank had given it an Ability known as Proliferation. As the name implied, this allowed it to rapidly increase from a mere nine chains to a functionally unlimited number dependent on the amount of energy fed into it.If Proliferation wasn't ridiculous enough, Enkidu's subsequent Abilities bordered on the Realm of the abstract. Its A-Rank Ability, Absolute Fire Immunity wasn't particularly impressive, but, following that, it gained the Abilities: Purification, Soul Extract, and Intangibility.Purification was one of the most prominent Laws in all realities, as, depending on the skill of the user, it could accomplish everything from counteracting negative energies to dispelling karma. It was, quite literally, of the fundamental Laws governing the Cycle of Reincarnation, so, in the hands of someone like Vahn, it was an ability that would allow him 'cleanse' the spirits of his enemies with even greater ease than before.Making this process even simpler, the Ability, Soul Extract, allowed the user to, quite literally, pull the 'soul' out of their opponent. This could be resisted with considerable Willpower, but, with the added power of Purification, it was only a matter of time before the energies comprising their Ego were purified.With Intangibility allowing Enkidu to move through physical objects and barriers as if they didn't exist, the only people who could resist them were beings with greater Willpower or a higher Soul Tier than Vahn. This meant, unless they had a Fragment of Origin that specifically counteracted its abilities, the only beings that could possibly resist Enkidu's influence existed within the 1-3-Digit Gates. With Shiroyasha, a Tier 5, previously occupying the Rank 10 position, there was a very real chance that even the Ranks 4-9 may not be immune. As for the Ranks 1-3, they were so far beyond everyone/everything else that even Shiroyasha couldn't fathom their power.Simply put, stockpiling Upgrade Stones for hundreds of years had allowed Vahn to upgrade Enkidu to the point it effectively destroyed the balance of reality. This was the reason he had put off using the Upgrade Function for so long, as, even if he started off with a 'weapon' that possessed a mere 100 Physical Attack, it could be upgraded to a point that merely stabbing it into the ground could level an entire city. After all, even a 10kiloton nuclear warhead only had a Physical Attack rating of 100,000. At 503,284, Enkidu could output a force equivalent to a 50kiloton nuke even in the hands of a child.Had Vahn started with the first S-Rank weapon he ever forged, Lævateinn, the final parameters would have been around 8,600,000 P.Atk and 5,800,000 M.Atk. In other words, swinging it around would be like hitting an opponent with a condensed, 860kiloton bomb. Casting spells with it, even something as simple as a single fireball, would be enough to annihilate entire armies, the fortress they were hiding in, the equipment on their bodies, and the ground beneath their feet.Even in Vahn's opinion, the Upgrade Function was broken beyond compare. It took a tremendous amount of resources, sure, but, with SS-Rank items having the same upgrade path as F-Rank items, the potential returns were ludicrous. After all, even at his current level, Vahn wouldn't be able to forge an SS-Rank item without decades of effort. With the Upgrade Function, however, he simply needed Upgrade Stones of varying grades.The only actual risk of the Upgrade Function was that Vahn might have produced an item beyond his ability to control. Now that he had reached Tier 5 and ascended to the Divine Realm, that was no longer a concern. After all, even without a sword in hand, he could sever time and space with a simple wave of his hand. The destructive force of a few kilotons was a joke at his current level, but, thanks to the parameters working as modifiers rather than a flat increase to a person's destructive output, even a simple iron dagger was a planet destroyer in Vahn's hands. The only reason he had upgraded Enkidu was so that even the most powerful beings in the Divine Realm wouldn't be able to break free from its hold. After all, its Indestructibility was directly tied to its Grade/Rank. At SSS, the only thing that could possibly destroy it was something that completely transcended The Path's ability to quantify.........-------------------------------[Enkidu]-&gt;[Enkidu: Limit Broken]Slots: 0P.Atk: 100 -&gt; 503,284M.Atk: 0Ability: Indestructible(SSS), Piercing(SSS), Sealing(SSS), Absolute Fire Immunity(SSS), Purification(SSS), Soul Extract(SSS), Intangible(SSS), Soulbound(Vahn Mason)The Indestructible Magical Chains of the Sage Dragon Emperor. They, like their Master, have been upgraded beyond the limitations of reality, transcending common sense. Though their Legend has yet to be written, it is only a matter of time before these glorious golden chains leave their mark on history.A desire to prove itself slumbers deep within...-------------------------------(A/N: I went to a free clinic to get my leg looked at a few days ago. The pain in my leg is apparently tied to a pinched nerve in my lower back so they gave me some extra strength pain medication and advised me to avoid sitting for long periods of time. I also need to do stretches every few hours, so, for the time being, I will only be releasing 1-2 chapters a day. To that end, know that I haven't been sitting on my bum all day. Rather, I've been writing a chapter of EPIC and a chapter of the Dragon Ball Side Story. I currently have a stockpile of seven chapters that will be releasing within the next 2-3 days. I was originally going to try something with *******, but, with only 714 Collections, I have a lot of doubts about its popularity...)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Amaterasu must be pulling her hair out...','Upgrade Function needs a patch, ASAP...','I'm living a life the Buddhist Faction would be proud of (T ^ T)...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Darting around with such speed that the fabric of space and time distorted in their wake, the three Angels from the Actualized World of Dragon Ball couldn't help thinking Vahn was even more of a monster now that they had entered the Divine Realm. He was just sitting atop a make-shift throne, yet, no matter how they maneuvered or what attacks they threw at him, everything was intercepted or dispersed by a seemingly infinite number of golden chains.Though it didn't function in the exact same manner, the Angels from Dragon Ball were capable of using an ability remarkably similar to Laplace's Key, the Perfected Ultra Instinct. It allowed them to dodge virtually any and all attacks without the need for conscious thought. At the absolute pinnacle of mastery, they could even allow attacks to phase harmless through them, as, from the perspective of the world, there was nothing that could touch them.During his stay in the Actualized World of Dragon Ball, Vahn had experienced the pinnacle of Ultra Instinct during his battle against the Grand Priest. The relatively short Angel had even forced him to activate Bankai for a brief moment, as, no matter what kind of attacks were thrown at him, he just evaded or phased through them with a smile.Unfortunately for the blue-skinned trio, they were nowhere near the level of their father. Even Kusu, the eldest yet most diminutive of the Angels, was only given a Grade of S when her Perfected Ultra Instinct was converted into a Gift known as Autonomous Sovereign. It allowed her to dodge most attacks, but, due to her lack of Authority, there were quite a number of Gifts that could affect both her and her sisters.As an SSS-Rank Gift, Enkidu may as well be the nemesis of anyone who was proud of their speed, strength, and durability. Its Intangibility allowed it to emerge from the void without producing so much as a single sound. Thus, unless you had an extrasensory ability related to space and time, it could appear without notice, instantaneously binding you with its luminous golden links.With an SSS-Rank Sealing Ability, Enkidu was capable of restraining and rendering pretty much anything in the Order of Creation powerless. To make matters worse, at least for Vahn's opponents, even something as simple as contact was enough to trigger the effect, so, even if you possessed an artifact or Gift capable of deflecting Intangible objects, it would spontaneously lose said Ability the moment Enkidu made contact. In other words, the only way to deal with Enkidu was to avoid it. Any and all other methods were futile.Unfortunately, once again for Vahn's opponents, Enkidu's effect wasn't limited to people and objects. It could also influence the space, and, to an extent, the Laws within a given area. Vahn merely had to produce Enkidu along the edges of his domain and everything within, himself included, would have their power sealed. The only difference was, unlike the vast majority of people, he was able to resist the effects of Enkidu thanks to his training. In fact, the longer he was under its effects, the less influence it would have over him.Thanks to the aforementioned effects, Vahn was able to sit atop his temporary throne, smiling as he watched Kusu, Vados, and Marcarita trying to resist Enkidu's slow yet unstoppable encroachment. He wasn't even controlling it, as, the moment it advanced to S-Rank, a nascent Ego had developed within the resplendent golden chains. It was capable of learning and making decisions on its own, so, while this scenario was supposed to be a rehearsal for the upcoming Gift Game, the truth of the matter was that Vahn simply wanted to give Enkidu the opportunity to accumulate experience. If it could ensnare the trio of Angels, who couldn't it catch?To their credit, Kusu, Vados, and Marcarita were able to hold out for seventeen days before the youngest of the trio ended up receiving a small cut to her ankle. This was more than enough to trigger the effects of Enkidu, and, as a result, Marcarita subsequently found herself bound in a rather compromising position. This wasn't enough to distract Kusu and Vados, but, as the three of them had been working together to bend and distort the surrounding space to their benefit, the loss of Marcarita placed a tremendous amount of pressure on the markedly older Angels.In the end, even Kusu only lasted an additional three hours, as, fifteen minutes after the capture of Marcarita, Vados followed suit. She also ended up in a rather compromising position, but, much like her sister, she didn't appear even remotely flustered. Rather, due to their genuine interest in Vahn and the mission given to them by their father, all three sisters had come to expect such outcomes as an 'inevitability'. After all, Vahn had already 'claimed' them even before their departure from the Actualized World.Had she tried her hardest, Kusu could have easily lasted a few more days. She was the oldest of her father's children, and, as a result, she had been created with much higher specs than her brothers and sisters. She was also the most expressive, as, during the era of her creation, the Universes had yet to exist. In other words, she hadn't been born with the same duty as her other siblings. Instead, she had lounged about for millions of years before begging her father to let her become the Guide Angel for Universe 10.Simply put, Kusu was the most emotive, and, as a result, the most impressionable of the Angels. She would often feel envious of her younger brothers and sisters, so, seeing Vados and Marcarita sitting with Vahn atop his throne, it was actually quite commendable that she had lasted three whole hours before letting herself be captured.Fortunately, Vados, Marcarita, and pretty much all their fellow Angels were used to handling their eldest sister. They even doted on her quite a bit, as, despite the vast disparity in their ages, Kusu was much smaller than the other Angels. She was also the only one who could visit the Grand Priest whenever she wanted, so, for this, and a variety of other reasons, the younger Angels did their best to stay in Kusu's good graces.........One of the 'neat' things about Perfected Ultra Instinct, or, in this case, Autonomous Sovereign, was that it compelled the user to move in the most efficient manner in any and all situations. It wasn't simply used for combat. If the user didn't want to get wet, they could even walk casually through a downpour without a single droplet of water touching them...Benefitting from this 'peculiarity' to the fullest, Vahn enjoyed his time with the three sisters quite a bit. They were three of the only girls, bar a few Tier 5s and quite a number of Sex Goddesses, that could keep up with him in the bedroom. They also had remarkably developed 'service' mentalities, so, even if he decided to just kick back and relax, Vahn didn't have to worry about the trio feeling even remotely dissatisfied. Rather, much like Fenrir, Jeanne, and a few of Vahn's more devout lovers, they were much happier getting him off rather than being serviced in turn.Though he was a pretty down to Earth person, Vahn was still an Emperor, a Dragon, and a God. He enjoyed being pampered quite a bit, so, taking advantage of the fact he was seated atop a throne, he allowed the trio to service and entertain him as they might an Emperor. This involved Vados and Marcarita sitting at his sides, the former affectionately tracing her long and slender fingers over his muscles while the latter skillfully pumped his penis. While this was going on, Kusu, demonstrating a skill she had picked up prior to becoming a Guide Angel, performed a playfully lascivious dance in garments reminiscent of an Arabic Belly Dancer.While he would have preferred it if Vados or Marcarita were the one dancing, Vahn wasn't incapable of enjoying Kusu's performance. She enjoyed being the center of attention, so, even if she did trade places with one of her sisters, it wouldn't be long before she used a more 'direct' method to get his attention. Either way, whenever the four of them spent time together like this, Kusu was always the first and last of the sisters Vahn made love to. Vados and Marcarita didn't even try to compete with her.Taking advantage of this 'privilege', Kusu did her best to appeal to Vahn with her dance before punctuating her performance with a series of cartwheels and a gravity-defying back handspring that brought her to a position where she was standing on his knees. She didn't have much to work with in regards to breasts, so, taking advantage of the fact she had been dancing and performing gymnastics for more than a hundred million years, Kusu gave Vahn a moment to admire her legs and butt before raising the sides of her pareo to reveal that she wasn't wearing panties.Admiring the glossy blue cheeks, a smile developed across Vahn's face as Vados and Marcarita used their free hands to spread Kusu's perfectly sculpted posterior. Then, in a single fell swoop, the petite Angel lowered her hips without even needing to adjust her angle. Immediately thereafter, she used his thighs as support before sticking her legs out, feet brought together and toes pointed outward as if she were on a pommel horse, before swaying and bucking her waist in a manner that made it feel as though his glans were being kneaded by her insides. At the same time, without so much as a word between them, Vados and Marcarita leaned in to plant a kiss on each of Vahn's cheeks before mirroring each other as they traced their long, purple tongues toward his ears.........While Vahn was 'training' with Kusu, Vados, and Marcarita, everyone else who was participating in the Gift Game was hard at work sparring and practicing invasionary tactics. Vahn and the 'Throne Angels' would be protecting their planet. This made it 'impossible' for the Sage Dragon's Hearth to lose, but, for the sake of Vahn's future objectives, everyone was spending months at a time in one of Bulma's modified Rooms of Spirit and Time.The penultimate goal of the Sage Dragon's Hearth was to secure the 1003rd or 1009th Gate by the end of the Gift Game. This would make things much easier for Vahn, so, while she would prefer to stay at his side and cuddle with him for the duration of the Gift Game, even Fenrir was pushing her limits each and every day. Her goal was to refine her magic and completely master her Bankai, so, alongside Arcueid and Eva, she had secluded herself in the veritable tundra that was her room.As the success of the Sage Dragon's Hearth was their highest priority at the moment, many of the girls who set out to form their own Communities had temporarily returned. Arcueid and Eva weren't the only ones helping people train, either. Artoria was helping to train her fellow 'Saber Faces' while Ureko and Yuri, having developed a fondness for Kale and Caulifla, were wreaking havoc within one of Vahn's Game Boards. Even Blossom and her daughters had emerged from Vahn's Little Garden, not to train or participate in the coming battles, but to help everyone else rest and recuperate. After all, as important as training was, proper rest and relaxation were necessary for mental and spiritual development.Body, mind, and spirit were the foundational pillars of strength. Without a proper balance between the three, the platform atop which you stood was bound to collapse......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Enkidu be like (O w O)...','Kusu is her father's little angel xD...','There are few things more terrifying than a prepared Sage Dragon's Hearth...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With twenty-three days remaining until the succession festival in the North, Vahn gave Shiroyasha permission to begin advertising the Sage Dragon's Hearth's Promotional Gift Game. This sent the general public into a frenzy, but, just as before, Vahn simply ignored their droning as he prepared an event guaranteed to go down in the history of the Little Garden.As 4-Digit Promotional Gift Games were used to determine the rank and status of the participating Communities, the most popular way to settle things was through a Battle Royale. The people loved witnessing bloodshed, and, compared to every other form of competition, a Battle Royale was one of the best ways to demonstrate the overall power of a burgeoning Community as it mandated the participation of all Players.Though he wasn't particularly fond of Battle Royales, Vahn decided to keep things relatively simple. The only change he made to the basic format was introducing the theme of planetary defense. Each of the participating Communities would be given a planet filled to the brim with precious resources and raw materials. Their headquarters would also be equipped with a modified version of the Room of Spirit and Time, so, as long as they had the capacity to make use of them, they could train or use the chamber to convert raw materials into all manner of offensive and defensive equipment.Beyond the assigned planets, several moon-sized fortifications could be found. The majority of these were defensive structures containing additional resources, but, should you stumble across a satellite protected by autonomous Imperial Dragons, reaching the central core would allow you to invoke one of Da Vinci's most terrifying creations, the Sage Dragon Emperor's Visage, also known as the Model Omega.Though it was significantly smaller than the Model Excalibur, Clarent, and Tiamat, the Model Omega was capable of using an attack known as Executioner's Judgment to annihilate even sapient planets. In other words, it was an artificial construct comparable to a Tier 5 being. Its only notable weakness was that the power it wielded could only be used in areas where Vahn's authority was present.Simply put, the Model Omega was a weapon that could only be wielded by Vahn or with his express consent. In other words, while it was remarkably powerful, it was essentially useless. After all, Vahn's power had far exceeded the standards of a simple 'planet buster'. If not for his lack of Authority, he could conceivably envelop the entire Little Garden in his Domain before turning it, and everyone in it, into particles of energy. It would literally only take a single, decisive, intent-fueled thought.Such was the power of Authority......."You're really going all out, aren't you? Setting the destruction of entire planets as the win condition is something only you would think of..."Though she wasn't particularly surprised by Vahn's decision, Shiroyasha couldn't help shaking her head in exasperation. There were a number of Gifts described as being able to destroy planets and erase every star in the night sky, but, without the necessary authority, such displays of power were all but impossible.Shrugging his shoulders, Vahn maintained a casual smile as he explained, "If they can't even destroy planets, what right do they have to proclaim themselves as Gods of entire cosmologies? Besides, so long as they have sufficient mastery over the Laws, defeating Imperial Dragons isn't too difficult. At the very least, the Musashi and Kenshin that arrived at the Sage Dragon's Hearth should be able to pull it off."Snorting through her nose, Shiroyasha stared at Vahn with an accusatory look as she stated, "Yeah, I get that. The problem here is that very few people, even in 4-Digit Communities, possess the ability to fly or freely trespass the vacuum of space. What use is the ability to defeat an Imperial Dragon if they can't even leave the planet they spawn on?"Shrugging a second time, Vahn remarked, "I don't see how that's my problem. If they fundamentally lack the ability to contend against Communities of a similar grade, they shouldn't be occupying a 4-Digit Gate. In the lower realms, there are innumerable examples of normal humans freely traversing space. If the Leader of a 4-Digit Community can't even transcend the terrestrial plane, what right do they have to stand above others?"Shaking her head in mock exasperation, Shiroyasha manifested a scroll containing the names of more than a hundred different Communities. These were the people interested in participating, or, at the very least, negotiating with the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Most of these were affiliates of much higher ranking Communities. The Gates they occupied were generally used as leverage to draw in talent, so, with the exception of a few outliers, most of the Communities on the list wouldn't be able to compete in Vahn's modified Battle Royale...Exhaling a sigh, Shiroyasha noted, "If this is your attempt to undermine the rumors propagated by Amaterasu and the members of Kotoamasukami, you might want to reconsider. At this rate, most of the Communities willing to participate would be unable to actively compete. Even if they wanted to, they would have no-"Interrupting before Shiroyasha could finish, Vahn stated, "I'll make the planetoids mobile and add teleportation nexi across their surface. To make things easier, I'll add a self-destruct button in the control room of each planet. If they can't even battle their way to the control room of an enemy fortification, they really have no reason to be occupying a 4-Digit Gate."Though she wasn't particularly fond of being interrupted, Shiroyasha ultimately nodded her head in response to Vahn's words, adding, "For the sake of 'fairness', you should make space off-limits. The same teleportation nexi used to transport people between planets should also link to the satellites. Space battles are notoriously difficult to broadcast due to poor lighting and the sheer scale of the events taking place so it's infinitely better to keep things 'grounded' for the sake of the spectating audience. Battles such as this are basically a popularity contest, so, even if you have multiple people capable of destroying planets with energy blats, it isn't nearly as impressive as watching two people tear apart the foundation of a planet with physical blows."Having spent 37 years in the Actualized World of Dragon Ball, Vahn had to agree with Shiroyasha's assessment. It was a lot more interesting to see two people duke it out in an arena than it was to watch two motes of light dart around in otherwise empty, black space. If there was a backdrop of stars, it was even harder to make things out, as, unless they grew to the size of planets or fought within a designated area, they would simply bleed into the background."Fine. I'll make it so that space is off-limits until someone activates a Model Omega. The latter has an effective range of 600,000,000km so it wouldn't be fair to the competitors if they were stuck on the planet after its activation."Nodding her head in affirmation, Shiroyasha updated the information she was planning to send out to the participating Communities before suggesting, "How about placing a cooldown on the Model Omega's Executioner's Judgment? You could also set it up so that each of the secondary satellites is capable of producing a planet-wide shield to protect the planet of whoever occupies them. As cool as the Model Omega is, watching one Community decimate every other just because they managed to obtain it first isn't very interesting.""Right..."Though he felt like Shiroyasha's suggestions were complicating things, Vahn didn't mind making a few adjustments in order to ensure things were interesting for the spectators. The original draft he had come up with didn't include the Model Omega or space at all. Instead, each of the planets was structured similarly to the Dungeon in Danmachi. Reaching the bottom would allow you access to the planet's controls, and, as a result, you would be able to fire off a beam capable of destroying up to two planets.The problem with this initial draft was that there was a reasonable probability that the Gift Game would never end. Since space and teleportation had been off-limits, everyone would be required to stay on their planet. If Communities colluded and simply refused to complete their Dungeons, they could basically hold every other participating Community hostage. A similar situation could occur if the weaker Communities were simply incapable of clearing their Dungeon, so, in the end, Vahn had to run his ideas by several others before approaching Shiroyasha with his penultimate draft."I don't want things to become too drawn out so we'll set the Model Omega's cooldown to an hour and give each Community a total of seven unique keys. Defensive satellites will take a single key to activate while offensive satellites will require three. Each defensive satellite will be able to generate a shield capable of withstanding a total of three Executioner's Judgments. If we preclude keys from being exchanged, the longest anyone can hold out for after the activation of a Model Omega is 21 hours."Nodding her head in approval, Shiroyasha quickly updated the information on the scroll before asking, "Anything else you want to add? If not, I'm going to go ahead and send this out. Twenty-three days isn't a long time to prepare for a Gift Game of this magnitude."Though he had a number of hidden objectives in mind, there was an optional objective that Vahn wanted to make known from the start. Thus, in response to Shiroyasha's words, a smile developed across his face as he answered, "Yes, actually. Though it would have been necessary for anyone to take first place in the event, I want to include an optional objective related to defeating me. More specifically, anyone capable of removing me from my throne will be given the title of Sage Dragon Emperor and full control over the Sage Dragon's Hearth..."Opening her mouth, Shiroyasha appeared as though she wanted to say something but couldn't find the words to do so. In the end, a low chuckle emanated from her throat before quickly turning into a cackle as she realized what Vahn was up to. By including such a condition and making it public knowledge from the get-go, he was basically telling everyone who agreed to participate that they were going to lose. At the same time, he was setting a trap for anyone who was willing to take him to task. After all, the only thing they would be risking was their rank and gate. In exchange, they had the opportunity to gain ownership over Vahn and all the assets of the Sage Dragon's Hearth.The best part of the arrangement was that Vahn's words were a slap in the face to anyone accusing the Sage Dragon's Hearth of foul play. By publicizing the event and making it clear that those with a higher rank had priority in regards to participation, he was showing the entire Little Garden that he wasn't afraid of competing against the most powerful people in the 4-Digit Gates. It was hilariously brilliant, so much so that Shiroyasha couldn't believe that Vahn had come up with the idea himself."Did that perverted dragon mage come up with this plan? If so, she's even scarier than I thought..."Understanding that Shiroyasha was referring to Da Vinci, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he asked, "Do you think so little of me...?"Though she shook her head, a teasing smile developed across Shiroyasha's face as she replied, "Oh, I think the world of you, Vahn. I'm just not an idiot. You simply don't care enough to come up with a plan like this. If you didn't want to give your lovers a chance to show off, I imagine you could settle this entire event while sitting on that impeccably soft ass of yours. Don't think I haven't noticed how much your domain has expanded since your little vacation. At this point, the only thing preventing you from spreading your influence even further is your lack of Authority."Unable to refute Shiroyasha's claims, Vahn's smile became even wrier as he remarked, "My ass isn't that soft..."Amused by Vahn's attempt to deflect, a mischievous smile developed across Shiroyasha's face as she raised her hands, dexterously wiggling her fingers as she said, "Boy, I bet I could spread those cheeks more than a meter if you didn't resist. They're basically mochi. Hell, if I bit into them, I bet something similar to red bean paste would come out..."Inspired by her own words, Shiroyasha found herself licking her lips. This elicited a dry laugh from Vahn, who, sensing the surrounding space solidifying, prepared himself for a climactic battle.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'I'm not sure which is more imba, Da Vinci or Authority...','Space battles are only exciting in cinema...','Shiroyasha be like, "BRING ME THAT ASS...!"')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2189: Limit Breaker