Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Chapter 1988 Diligence

Chapter 1988: Diligence

With so much chaos occurring around them, it didn't take long for Yuri and Lotte to hear about what had taken place following their departure. They had even received a notification to report to the 1st Army Corps' flagship, but, rather than obeying the emergency summons, Yuri immediately contacted Vahn to have him teleport them to his side. This led to a great deal of complaining from the raven-haired beauty, but, after explaining the situation, the conversation quickly shifted to her begging him to let her participate in the coming battle.

Though it would be a lot easier to fight on his own, Vahn ultimately agreed to Yuri's request on the premise that she only fights when he isn't preoccupied with an opponent of his own. The last thing he needed was her becoming a hostage while he was distracted fighting numerous Family Leaders, so, unless the enemy came up with a format that allowed for multiple 'matches', he was determined to settle things with his own strength.

Yuri wasn't particularly enthused by the insinuation that she was in the way, but, understanding he was just worried about her, she ultimately agreed. At the same time, however, she promised herself that, if she were given the opportunity to fight, she would do everything in her power to prove she wasn't a liability. She might not be the strongest, but, even if she had to put her life on the line, she would prove she wasn't someone who needed protecting...

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Though a part of him had been tempted to rest in the middle of the city, effectively demonstrating just how unconcerned he was by their movements, a larger part of Vahn didn't feel like dealing with the hassle of numerous people interrupting his rest and relaxation. Now that he was doing his best to avoid relying on the Little Garden, his recreational time had become especially precious, so, after stirring up the proverbial hornet's nest, he asked Gluttony to teleport them all the way to the 199th Floor, far beyond the reach of anyone in the Jahad Empire.

Like most Floors beyond the 134th, the 199th was a world of perpetual darkness. Despite this, it was actually quite beautiful, as, dotting the sky, countless bioluminescent Shinheuh could be seen flying high above the untamed wildness that dominated much of the Floor. From a distance, it was almost like seeing a time-lapse of the universe's development, and, so long as you didn't venture too close, it was easily one of the most visually impressive sights in the entire Tower...

Under normal circumstances, trespassing one of the 'Frontier Floors' of the Tower was tantamount to committing suicide. The countless Shinheuh that called the Floor home were drawn to powerful energy signatures, so, the moment an outsider appeared, they would cease in their consumption of one another in order to be the first to devour said prey. The only relatively safe area for newcomers were the complex pathways found in what many referred to as the Middle Tower. This was the route created by the Tower to test Irregulars, and, prior to the 'Age of the First Men', an era predating the Jahad Empire by millions of years, it was virtually impossible to venture into the wilds beyond.

Fortunately, not that it would have mattered in the grand scheme of things, Vahn's contract with gluttony allowed him to freely trespass Floors without needing to worry about being swarmed by functionally endless waves of Shinheuh. He could even camp out in the middle of a Shinheuh Nest, and, so long as he didn't go out of his way to antagonize them, most Shinheuh would simply stare at him with curiosity before returning to their business.

With his contract extending to everyone bearing his Familia Crest, Vahn was able to place down a small cottage without having to worry about a mountain-sized fish harassing them. This gave the 199th Floor a certain charm, and, so long as you didn't mind the occasional drizzle of multi-colored Shinsu, the result of Shinheuh dying overhead, it was actually quite peaceful...

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Though there were still fifteen or so hours remaining until his battle with Hon, Vahn was keeping a close eye on the developments taking place on the 100th Floor. He wasn't particularly worried that they might develop a strategy capable of defeating him, but, retaining the lessons of Tsubaki, Loki, Eva, and Scathatch, Vahn knew it was never wise to underestimate his opponents. People, especially those who were desperate, were capable of virtually anything. He had even seen a relatively normal person shatter a god-like being's teeth with a single punch, so, at the very least, he wanted to make sure his adversaries weren't conspiring against the exploration group in a desperate attempt to gain leverage against him.

Fortunately, even though their most recent meeting had ended on a fairly awkward note, Senna was working with Adori to prevent things from escalating to an all-out war. They were determined to do everything in their power to prevent a civil war from breaking out, so, rather than manipulating the flow of information to present him as a dissident against the Empire, they were framing the current incident as a personal matter between himself and the Great Family. The last thing they needed was millions of people rallying to a call that had never been given, so, as much as possible, they wanted to downplay the situation so that it couldn't be used as an excuse to incite a rebellion...

With thoughts of the future plaguing his mind, Vahn was genuinely surprised to hear a knock at his door. His room wasn't exactly a restricted area, so, more often than not, people could come and go at their leisure.

As that thought crossed his mind, a light chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat, as, without waiting for his response, the door promptly opened to reveal a smiling Yuri and a cowering Lotte. This was especially amusing, as, despite being much larger, Lotte was doing her best to try and hide behind her comparably petite counterpart.

Adopting a knowing smile, Vahn gently poked the 'slumbering' Fenrir, compelling her to sit up from his lap as he remarked, "I was wondering what the two of you were up to. I guess this explains why Mikoto decided to hole herself up in my study..."

Though his words caused Lotte to flinch, Yuri managed to suppress any feelings of awkwardness by laughing light-heartedly and saying, "To be fair, we had intended to act before you went off to pick a fight. How were we supposed to know you would use the opportunity when we were away to do just that? Now, be honest and tell Lotte how she looks. Don't sugarcoat your words. Keep it simple."

Following her statement, Yuri dragged Lotte through the door before promptly positioning her to stand near the exact center of the room. Then, before stepping away, she whispered something into the demure giantess' ear before punctuating her words with a rather crisp smack to the behind. This caused Lotte to stand at attention, hands pinned to her sides as she raised her bright red face for all to see.

Though he felt this wasn't the most suitable timing for such an event, Vahn maintained a smile as he looked Lotte up and down. She was currently wearing a rather thick grey sweater, but, unlike a conventional garment intended to protect against the cold, her exposed shoulders indicated that her back was equally as exposed. His nose could also detect traces of a 'womanly' aroma, so, even without taking a peek to confirm, he could guess that Lotte was currently going commando.

Before vocalizing his thoughts, Vahn met Lotte's gaze, the edges of his smile curling up noticeably as he asked, "Can you turn around for a moment?"

Despite her face becoming dangerously red, so much so that a small amount of steam began to rise from her body, Lotte ultimately complied with Vahn's request. This caused the latter's eyes to widen quite a bit, and, almost immediately thereafter, he found himself swallowing as a result of a sudden tightness in his throat.

As he had suspected, Lotte's sweater had a very low cut. What he hadn't expected was that the cut went so low that it actually exposed her venus dimples and a tantalizing glimpse of her intergluteal cleft. If someone were to tug the form-fitting fabric, just a little, her rather ample bottom would be completely exposed, so, despite being more clothed than usual, Lotte's current attire was infinitely more appealing than normal.

Though some might be put off by Lotte's 202cm height, Vahn was someone who had deviated so far on the 'opposite' end of the spectrum that the thought of bedding an inordinately tall woman was actually a refreshing concept. He could also freely modify his shape and size to accommodate his partner, so, after staring directly at Lotte's bottom for the better part of a full minute, he raised his gaze to meet the bashful beauty's hazel-brown eyes, admitting, "You look amazing." in the most sincere tone he could manage.

With even more steam rising from her body, Lotte buried her face into her hands, the tips of her ears turning crimson as she meekly replied, "Thank you..."

Finding the twin-tailed beauty's reaction rather adorable, an affectionate yet amused smile spread across Vahn's face. Before he could say anything further, however, Yuri, who had been standing by, promptly pulled at the fabric clinging to Lotte's bottom. This revealed a bright red handprint on her left butt cheek, but, even more noticeable than that were the words 'do' and 'me' scrawled atop the two pliant mounds...

Though Vahn was at a complete loss, Lotte seemed to have spent part of the past couple of hours rehearsing, as, immediately following Yuri's actions, she bent forward slightly, arching her back with both hands on her rump. This placed her secret garden on full display, but, as if that wasn't enough to emphasize her intentions, she took things a step further by pulling at her own flesh with enough force to separate her glistening, noticeably steamy, folds. Then, in a voice suffused with equal parts passion and nervousness, she openly stated, "I want it...please, make me your woman..."

Under normal circumstances, Vahn would have questioned Lotte regarding her uncertainty about leaving the Tower, but, now that she had made her intentions 'transparently' clear, he would have to be an 'ass' to question her conviction in the present moment. Thus, after a moment of hesitation so slight that it couldn't be quantified using conventional means, Vahn's figure vanished from atop his bed, reappearing behind Lotte in an instant. This caused Yuri to burst out laughing, but, seeing him rapidly grow to more than 210cm in height, it didn't take long for her to fall silent, swallowing hard before nervously remarking, "Don't go overboard..."

Understanding the thoughts going through the raven-haired beauty's mind, Vahn sent her a playful wink before returning his attention to the visibly befuddled Lotte. She had seen him transform quite a number of times, but, for reasons she couldn't fully understand, she had never considered that he might transform in order to 'accommodate' her physique. This made her feel strangely moved, but, having seen him naked quite a number of times, she was also a little fearful that he would tear her apart. He wasn't exactly small in his default form, so, seeing him suddenly grow in size, she couldn't help feeling nervous...

Fortunately for Lotte, Vahn's understanding of the female form could be said to be near-perfect. He was more aware of her limits than she was, so, despite growing to a size where he could easily hold her in his arms, his not-so-little brother had defaulted to a form perfectly suited to ensuring her the greatest amount of pleasure. This was a little larger than what she could actually tolerate, but, given her masochistic tendencies, he knew she would enjoy it more if she felt like her insides were being pried open. With that in mind, he skipped the usual foreplay, his glans prying open her surprisingly tight entrance as he wrapped his trunk-like arms around her body, his right hand roughly gripping her left breast as he craned her head back to seal her lips...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'The real question is...Yuri vs Adori or Yuri vs Han...?','Only Vahn would treat the Frontier Floors as a place to relax xD...','Lotte be like, "Read between the lines..."')