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Chapter 1506: Awkward : Tensions

With a feeling of incongruity similar to awakening from a very realistic daydream, Vahn awoke to find that he was no longer alone. His vision was partially obstructed by a pair of large, vulpine, ears, and, if the feeling in his lower body was anything to go by, the culprit could only be Tamamo. She had to have delayed her dive into the Virtual World, taking advantage of his complacent state to invade his pod...

After enjoying the feeling of the two soft mounds pressed against his chest, Vahn inserted his hands beneath Tamamo's short skirt, grabbing her fleshy butt. She, like others from her time period, elected to go without underwear, so, from the moment he had awoken, Vahn could feel an alarming amount of moisture pervading through the fabric of his trousers. It was as if he had spilled a cup of hot tea in his lap, soaking through to the seat below...

Before saying anything, Vahn enjoyed the strawberry fragrance of Tamamo's hair before asking in a soft tone, "What are you planning...? The others are going to notice..."

No longer pretending to be unconscious, Tamamo raised her face so that she could stare directly at her Master, answering, "I want them to notice...it makes me feel envious when you pamper others. I can ignore it if they are your lovers, but it makes my heart ache when you ignore me to play with my friends..."

Deciding not to point out that Tamamo had largely ignored him when he first arrived, Vahn, instead, gave an understanding nod before planting a simple kiss on Tamamo's lips. At this point, the others had already awoken from their own pods, but, as if he hadn't noticed their stares, Vahn continued to coax Tamamo until she returned to her usual, bubbly, self. She enjoyed displaying her affection more than most, so, while it also made her feel a considerable amount of embarrassment, Tamamo's body had gradually heated up due to the presence of an 'audience'.

Though Tomoe had the good sense to avert her eyes, a very slight blush coloring her cheeks, Altria and X continued to stare attentively. The former didn't really have much of a reaction, simply looking at the scene in silence. X, however, had both hands covering her beet-red face, observing the scene by peeking through the gaps between her fingers. She was pretty weak against any over displays of affection, earning her the attention of Altria, who, seeing X peek through her fingers, commented in a dull monotone, "Pervert..."

Like a cat that just had its tail stepped on, X's body flinched a considerable amount as she glared at Altria and shouted, "I'm not a pervert! You're the pervert...you...you dumb cat...!"

Rather than retort X's accusation, Altria just nodded her head slightly before retrieving a small bag of baked apple chips from her pocket dimension. Then, like someone enjoying a feature-length movie, she began to unabashedly munch on her snacks while watching the scene with visible curiosity in her amber eyes.

Seeing Altria 'ignore' her, X's faced formed an adorable pout as she puffed out her cheeks and balled her hands into fists. A very small amount of moisture began to build in the corner of her eyes, and, if not for the fact she already owed the Empire a considerable 'debt', she would have tried to settle the score with her Arch-Nemesis.

Deciding to ignore Altria, X issued a light 'hmph' before briefly turning her attention back to the duo 'snuggling' within the egg-shaped pod. This caused her ears to redden slightly, followed by a feeling similar to her Cosmo Reactor beginning to overload. It was a scary yet exciting feeling that made the ahoge on her head squirm about through the brim of her cap.

When he had first seen X's ahoge, Vahn had been tempted to pull it out, as, against any reasonable explanation, the defiant tuft of hair was seemingly able to protrude through 'anything' she wore on her head. It didn't matter if she was wearing a cap, a helmet, or even a wig, X's rather sizeable ahoge would poke through, seemingly sprouting from the material itself. This had confounded by him and Da Vinci, but, whenever they tried to press her for answers, X became extremely bashful, refusing to even talk about it, much less allow it to be researched.

Feeling as though her reactor was about to go critical, X tore her eyes away from the scene. It was only then that she noticed Tomoe already playing another game, this time using a handheld console that had been quite popular before The Fall. What made this scene peculiar, however, was the fact she was sitting in the beanbag chair brought out by Vahn, using her breasts to support a cup as she absentmindedly drank from it using a straw.

Seeing the rather incredulous sight, X began to wonder if she was the weird one since she usually enjoyed spending time with these weirdos. This caused her eyes to gravitated towards the futon she normally used for sleeping purposes, a messy area that was encircled by a mountain of plates, a wall of empty soda cans, and an ocean of empty candy wrappers. In fact, her area was the messiest part of the entire room, something she hadn't really noticed until just now.

With her face turning even redder than before, X began to clean up the area around her futon in a slight panic. This caught the attention of Altria and Tomoe, the former adopting a sly smile while the latter, after realizing what X was doing, paused her game and decided to help out. She primarily just wanted something to distract her from the muffled moans that periodically echoed throughout the relatively cramped room. They made it hard to focus on her game, and, while she could have simply left the room, doing so, somehow, felt even more awkward.

The moment Tomoe moved to help X, Altria's eyes briefly flashed before she made her way over to the pod containing Vahn and Tamamo. This, obviously, caught their attention, briefly stopping the moderately licentious act as both stared at the deadpan girl with confusion. Then, adding to their incredulity, she squatted down so that her eyes were nearly level with Tamamo's butt, saying, "Don't mind me. I am just curious."

Following her words, as if it was perfectly normal, Altria lifted up the back of Tamamo's skirt, her face briefly forming a frown as she remarked, "Oh...you aren't having sex?"

Though Tamamo didn't mind having an audience, Altria's actions made it feel as though her heart was going to burst. Her tails moved to obstruct the view of her delicates, and, though she had a lot to say about the taciturn woman's behavior, her immediate response was to bury her face into her Master's chest. If her ears weren't covered in fur, they would have become completely red due to the overwhelming amount of embarrassment she was feeling.

Not entirely sure what she had done wrong, as Vahn and Tamamo didn't seem to mind the fac other people were present, Altria showed an expression of mild confusion. She had become rather fond of Tamamo, so, while such things never mattered to her in the past, it made her feel slightly anxious to see the vulpine woman hiding her face...

Realizing what was going on, Vahn sent a wave of calming energy into Tamamo's body, hugging her tightly for a few seconds before whispering, "If you're going to blame someone, blame me. Look, she is worried about you. She thinks you are going to start hating her..."

Hearing her Master's virtually inaudible words, Tamamo's ear twitched a few times before she slowly turned her head to see Altria's expression. Her own was still a dangerous shade of red, but, feeling a small amount of concern, she wanted to see the usually emotionless woman's response.

If she were being honest, Altria's expression left a lot to be desired, but, after cohabitating for more than a year, Tamamo was well acquainted with the woman's neutral mask. She could see a very small amount of fear in Altria's eyes, and, though it was almost difficult to discern, her brows were lightly furrowed in an expression of consternation.

Seeing her long-time roommate show a rare emotional response, Tamamo felt like a heavy sigh was released from the depths of her heart. It was hard to stay mad at someone who didn't even seem to understand what they had done wrong. She was also the one who set events in motion, so, while she didn't feel much better, Tamamo decided not to blame her. Instead, she let her tail light bat Altria in the face, causing her to blink a couple of times in confusion...

---

Located on the opposite side of the Yokai District, another version of Vahn was staring blankly into the distance, earning a playful, "Are you thinking about another woman~?" from the purple-haired Oni a short distance away. This earned him a pointed look from the predominately yellow figure that separated them, but, as if he was immune to her glower, Vahn ignored Ibaraki and answered, "That is one way to put it..."

Dissatisfied by his response, Ibaraki lifted her blood-red hand, flexing it with enough force to cause the veins to protrude as she complained, "This is why I don't like you! Even though you already have Shuten, you ignore her for other women! You're even worse than an Oni...!"

Seeing the furious expression of the Banana Oni, Vahn exhaled somewhat exasperatedly through his nose, causing the veins near Ibaraki's temples to throb as the eye within the center of her forehead began to glow with a fiery light. It looked like she was about to explode at any moment, but, before she could so much as utter a single curse, Vahn silenced her by spontaneously patting her head and saying, "Stay quiet. Shuten has been inviting me here for a long time. Are you going to chase me out after I finally decided to pay a visit...?"

Ibaraki was glaring up at Vahn's hand as if she wanted to bite his wrist with her sharpened teeth, but, hearing his words, she quickly calmed down. This was for the best, as, from 'behind' her, Shuten had been smiling a little 'too large', her eyes nearly squinted shut as the temperature around her rapidly decrease. It wasn't just her, either, as, from beneath the kotatsu they were all seated around, a light ruffling could be heard as Kiyohime's head poked out from beneath the cloth, her dragon-like eyes glimmering with murderous intent.

Realizing she had nearly triggered two of the only people she feared, Ibaraki's pale complexion had become ghostly white. She didn't even complain about Vahn patting her head, deciding it was best to follow his instructions and just 'stay quiet'.

Seeing Ibaraki become obedient, even if it was only temporary, Vahn smiled at Kiyohime, causing her bloodlust to dissipate in an instant as she returned one of her own. Then, as if she was suddenly very embarrassed, she retreated back under the kotatsu. She had actually been 'hiding' there since earlier, so, now that her Master had discovered her presence, Kiyohime no longer just passively observed his legs and feet from a safe distance...

Though he felt a slight moisture envelop his big toe, Vahn largely ignored it. He had already grown accustomed to her rather 'peculiar' behavior, and, since it was much better than having to deal with her sneaking around the castle, he didn't mind giving her a few liberties. He even formed a contract with her in the past, restraining her 'yandere' urges by allowing her to stay within the Menagerie for a few days out of the month. She got along surprisingly well with Circe and Medusa, so, while she was still a little unhinged, Kiyohime had made considerable progress over the past few months...

With Kiyohime's antics 'reminding' him of the reason behind his visit, Vahn turned his attention back to Shuten, who, understanding what was happening beneath the kotatsu, smiled with a devilish look in her eyes. This, too, was something Vahn had become accustomed to, so, rather than show any real discomfort, he stated, "I won't go into the details, but a little more than seven months have passed since our last meeting. I had a lot of time to think, and, after discussing the matter with almost every member of the Inner Sanctum, I have come to you with a proposal."

Hearing Vahn's remark about seven months, Shuten nearly frowned, but, due to his tone, she was able to maintain her smile. Rather, she actually had to prevent her smile from becoming even larger, exposing her growing excitement.

Meeting Shuten's expectations, Vahn stated, "We came up with a schedule to ensure everyone was able to release their tensions and enjoy some time off. Originally, you weren't going to be included, but, after thinking about it...I decided it was probably for the best if I spent more time with you. The main purpose of this excursion is to increase your rapport with others, but, so long as you make an effort, I will do my best to make sure you leave satisfied..."

By the time he finished explaining things, Shuten's purple eyes had started to glow like lanterns. The smell of alcohol and fruit had become so thick that Ibaraki nearly faceplanted in the table, her face a dark shade of red as drool escaped from her fang-filled mouth. Even Kiyohime wasn't unaffected, as, despite emanating the fragrance from her pores, the most 'potent' aroma originated from between Shuten's milky-white, subtly purple, thighs.

Further increasing Shuten's excitement, Vahn explained, "For now, Nobunaga, Kenshin, Aoko, Ibaraki, and Kiyohime will be joining us. In the future, you will have to learn to get along with others...if you can't, well, I don't really need to tell you how things will go..."

As if the terms didn't matter in the slightest, Shuten zeroed in on the fact she would be able to stay with Vahn for an extended period of time. She could feel her body yearning up form the inside, his 'promise' about making sure she was satisfied still buzzing in her ears. Even the tips of her horns had started to turn a few shades redder, and, if not for Ibaraki's obstruction, she would have pounced on him the moment she heard his words.

Though he had given up his Sex Divinity, Vahn could feel the desire radiating off Shuten's body. If he turned on his View Affection, he had little doubt that her aura would be writhing across his body in a possessive, greedy, fashion. Her fragrance alone had become potent enough to be palpable, a thin layer of moisture spreading across every surface of the room, skin and clothes included. It made his eyes burn slightly, but, due to his constitution, Vahn was largely immune to the more serious effects of her aroma.

Feeling that things were reaching a dangerous point, Vahn manipulated the air within his domain, forcing fresh air into the room as he said, "This is one of the things you'll need to work on...for now, let's end things here. I'm busy watching over the children tonight so I can't stay here for too long. I'll come to receive you after three-to-five days, Standard Projection Time."

Shuten felt an almost irresistible urge to prevent Vahn from leaving, but, understanding now was the time to be on her best behavior, she forcibly restrained herself, seductively biting the knuckle of her index finger with enough force to draw blood. Then, after adopting a predatory look that could even give the original Fenrir a run for her money, Shuten lightly muttered, "Understood..."

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'X is a Pervert...' -Altria, 2017','Kiyohime, the Guardian of the Kotatsu','Shuten is scary o_o...')

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Chapter 1507: Growth

Though the night wasn't completely without incident, the children were able to enjoy exploring the Yokai District without obstruction. Rather, the majority of Yokai they encountered, while mischievous, were also very polite and helpful. They happily explained away the children's curiosities, performing a few small tricks in exchange for small, bean-sized, nuggets of gold. There was even a point where a large crowd of Yokai had gathered, happily staging an impromptu circus for the trio of Isanna, Naavi, and Daiki.

Ironically, the only group that encountered any real trouble was the one Vahn was in, Kamiya's. The boy had been emboldened by his Father's words, and, though he didn't proactively seek trouble, he wanted to explore all the regions that seemed 'off-limits'. As a result, they ventured onto a lantern-lit path that encircled the mountain containing Ibaraki's villa, a place that was usually left empty due to the fact she spent the majority of her time following Shuten.

Compared to other territories within the Yokai District, Ibaraki's was poorly maintained by design. It was also one of the few areas where monsters could be found, a matter that was largely ignored to allow Yokai with more predatory instincts to hunt fresh prey. As a result, it was possible to find a few dangerous entities walking around, but, despite the warning of several kindly Yokai along the way, Kamiya had 'fearlessly' chosen to enter the jungle-like region.

As he had already promised to allow Kamiya to lead the way, Vahn chose not to outright discourage his son's behavior. Courage and curiosity were the traits of the adventurous, and, though it was still a little too early to allow him to explore freely, Kamiya was actually 'very' strong for his age. Nobunaga and Mordred had been rearing him as a 'strong man' since before he could even speak, and, with an 'arch-rival' like Daiki, they had both grown at an exceptional rate. It was because of this that, when a medium-sized, wolf-like, monster appeared, Vahn watched patiently as his son forcibly restrained the trembling of his body...

From the perspective of the 'wolf', it couldn't even detect Vahn's presence. The latter had completely melded his aura with the surroundings, so, while he was still visible, his lack of presence allowed him to move freely without triggering barriers or alerting otherwise skittish animals. He was even able to fool Isanna's perception, spying on her whenever she would sneak out of the castle to frolic amongst her forest companions.

Emboldened by the fact his enemy was just a 'child', the wolf showed no sign of fear as it began to slowly circle Kamiya, steamy vapor erupting from its maw with each heated breath. This was enough to terrify even the average adult, but, undaunted, Kamiya held a black Bokken in his hand, while, on his chest, a green rune, shaped similarly to a four-armed monkey, could be seen shining. If he was in any actual danger, the Four-Armed Adamant Ape would immediately emerge, giving the wolf-like monster more than a simple fright.

After circling to Kamiya's flank, the wolf waited until the boy moved to change his position, its eyes glimmering with murderous intent as it pounced toward him. This caused Kamiya to tense up for a brief moment, but, as if guided by an unseen force, his body dutifully obeyed his original intent. This brought a large smile to Vahn's face, as, from his perspective, he could see the trajectory of Kamiya's attacks before he even moved. This was exactly the same phenomenon he witnessed when someone like Bell or Artoria fought, their powerful fate helping to guide them to victory.

With movements greatly exceeding those expected of a child, Kamiya was able to evade the wolf's leap with a side-step, sweeping his bokken across the bridge of its nose. This startled the aggressive creature quite a bit, but, as it hadn't taken much damage, it just shook its head a few times before snarling at the heaving youth. This was Kamiya's first actual battle, so, despite having participated in several spars, his heart was beating like a drum due to the surge of adrenaline coursing through his veins.

Due to his panicked state, Kamiya made the novice mistake of taking his eyes off his opponent, his ruby-red irises flickering toward the direction of his father for a brief moment. The presence of the latter allowed him to relax more than he should of, creating a gap in his mentality that left him wide open as the wolf lunged a second time.

Unable to evade in time, Kamiya brought his bokken up to protect his body, intercepting the maw of the wolf as it tackled him to the ground. He could feel its sharp nails begin to press into his skin, but, due to the protection of the Four-Armed Adamant Ape, his flesh became even harder than steel. This didn't immediately click for Kamiya, however, as he was more focused on the vicious maw of canine teeth that was intent on ripping out his throat.

Just as it seemed like the wolf would have some success, its body was jerked backward in an instant, leaving Kamiya both scared and confused as he continued to pant on the ground. It was only after a few seconds had passed that he noticed his father holding the now-obedient wolf by the scruff of its neck. It didn't even try to break free, its body becoming statuesque as its tail curled between its legs.

Before Kamiya could do anything like apologize, Vahn gave an approving nod, saying, "You did well for your first real battle. Though you made a mistake towards the end, most people can't even keep their senses when facing a monster for the first time. Here, I want to show you something..."

Following his words, Vahn 'gently' tossed the wolf to the side, causing it to roll and slide for a few meters before it managed to recover enough to bolt off into the woods. He didn't blame it for just following its instincts, so, knowing it would meet its end at the hand of a hungry Yokai, Vahn saw no reason to dirty his own hands. It was better for Kamiya to think there was still danger in the woods, keeping him on his toes for the remainder of their little adventure.

After half-forcing Kamiya to sit in his lap, Vahn pulled out one of his oldest [Memory Orb]s, the one showing his first encounter with a Goblin. He was not ashamed to reveal his moments of weakness to his children. While he enjoyed their borderline deification of him, it was more important to teach them the importance of effort and growth. They needed to know that, while some were born strong, only those who made a sincere effort would be able to reach the peak...

---

While his other three bodies were attending various affairs, Vahn's fourth body was having a fun time within the rather lively kitchen of the Enma-tei. There were dozens of chubby sparrow yokai flittering about with tiny aprons wrapped around them, and, though she had threatened to hit him with a ladle, Vahn couldn't help but smile when he saw Benienma tip-toeing on a stool just to be able to reach the countertop. He was tempted to ask why she didn't either change the size of her body or construct lower countertops, but, as she was surprisingly defensive about her stature, he primarily focused on preparing ingredients alongside none other than Medusa.

Using her hair like additional hands, Medusa was able to handle a variety of different tasks all at once. Once, in the distant past, Vahn had even joked about her learning how to wield dozens of swords all at once. She had taken this a little too seriously, and, as a result, she had learned how to use knives and swords with a surprising amount of finesse. Now, she could cut several ingredients all at once, leaving Vahn to wash and process them.

Originally, Vahn had been intending to help cook, but, the moment he offered, Benienma reacted as if he had plucked out her tail feathers. It took several others convincing her before he was allowed to step into the kitchen, the so-called 'women's battlefield'. Unfortunately, he was only allowed to help prepare the ingredients, while, at their respective stations, Benienma, Circe, and Medea, all wearing rather adorable aprons, seemed to be engaged in a rather intense competition.

Circe and Benienma both had Innates related to cooking, and, though they recognized each other's skill, both claimed themselves the superior chef. As for Medea, she had learned a fair amount from her Aunt, and, while her cooking couldn't compare to the two 'monsters', her meals gave everyone the impression of 'home cooking'. The flavor might not be the best, but you could tase the amount of care she put into each dish. This earned her a significant amount of praise from virtually everyone who had sampled her cooking, including Circe and Benienma. In fact, after tasting Medea's cooking for the first time, Benienma asked the former to become her apprentice, claiming she had what it took to be her successor...

Medea, as could be expected, refused Benienma's offer, but, at least once a month, she would stay at the Enma-tei for a few days to learn more about cooking, cleaning, and attending others. Vahn knew the reason for this, but, out of consideration for the person in question, he pretended to be unaware. Instead, whenever Medea would randomly ask him to sample her new dishes, Vahn would savor each and every bite, enjoying the presence of the devoted young woman, who, with the passage of time, had blossomed into adulthood.

Though she was still somewhat petite, the current Medea had grown from her original height, just under 149cm, to her present height, 160cm. She still had a very youthful expression and soft layer of subcutaneous 'baby fat', but, compared to her delicate physique from before, Medea's femininity was in full bloom. She had matured considerably, doing away with cute, fairy-like, clothing in lieu of elegant gowns and dresses. She had even let her hair down, discarding her ponytail and allowing her silky hair to fall gracefully around her shoulders.

At this point, the only thing preventing Vahn from 'pushing' Medea down was the fact she seemed intent on becoming a 'perfect wife'. As a result, she had become the understudy of Circe, Tamamo, Benienma, Fenrir, and, most concernedly, Nero. They had been teaching her their various specialties, cultivating her into a motherly woman that, for a variety of reasons, actually terrified Vahn. It was like they were grooming her into an 'ultimate weapon' to use against him, and, due to his unwillingness to undermine her efforts, Vahn was powerless to prevent her 'evolution'...

Due to controlling five bodies at once, Vahn's awareness was a little lacking compared to normal. As a result, he had completely missed the fact Medusa called out to him. It was only when a section of her hair morphed into an admittedly cute white snake, its tongue tickling his ear, that he noticed she was trying to get his attention. Her pouting expression inadvertently caused him to smile, earning him a few small pricks from her hair-formed snakes in protest...

Though not to the extent of Medea, Medusa had also matured quite a bit compared to her past self. She was now around 158cm tall, and, though the development was slow, she had started to develop in the places expected of a mature woman. The most notable changes could be seen in her butt and thighs, but, compared to her previously 'nonexistent' breasts, her borderline B-Cups were a marked improvement.

Curiously, Medusa had stopped proactively molting by the time her appearance reached its 'late teens'. She could have continued until she became a buxom beauty, but, for reasons she had never vocalized, Medusa stunted her own growth. More surprisingly, however, was the fact that, despite looking forward to it in the past, Medusa had never had sex with him. She was always present when he got intimate with other women in the Menagerie, but, other than heavy petting and a few acts of service, they never went all the way.

In the past, Vahn had tried to ascertain what had changed, but, much to his surprise, Medusa had refused to explain her intentions. Instead, she simply stated she was 'waiting' for something, leaving him to guess the meaning behind her words.

At the time, Vahn had been somewhat concerned about Medusa's behavior, but, with a Loyalty value exceeding three-million, he knew she wasn't conspiring against him. Rather, similar to Fenrir, she was one of his most loyal companions, someone who had vowed to walk alongside him until the ends of Eternity. She was also 'very' clingy when they were together, and, though they had never had sex, the number of intimate moments they shared made her feelings transparently clear.

Since he wanted to respect her intentions, Vahn hadn't pressed Medusa to reveal her intentions. He wanted his Subordinates to have a certain level of independence, so, while he could have 'ordered' her to reveal the truth, doing so would be a grievous breach of trust. If he tried to force her, it would be a betrayal of everything he believed in, and, while Medusa would 'undoubtedly' forgive him, there would be a drastic and irreversible shift in the dynamic between them...

Though she couldn't know her Master's thoughts, Medusa could sense that he was thinking about her. This made her feel somewhat giddy, bringing a small smile to her face as she pretended not to notice. Her hair, however, was surprisingly disobedient at times like this, so, against her will, several tiny snakes had formed, each planting tiny kisses on her Master, eliciting a light chuckle in response. This caused her face to flush slightly, while, in Vahn's mind, he commented, ("How could I not trust such an adorable creature...?")

(A/N: Alternate Titles: '*Casually picks up monster wolf by the scruff*','Medea's bridal training','The sneakiest of sneks is also the most adorable')

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