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Chapter 1654: Presentation

Though he had stayed in his Realm far longer than anticipated, Vahn had a relaxed smile, his eyes glimmering with appreciation as he reclined against a lavish purple sofa. At his sides, snuggled up as close to him as their physical forms allowed, two inarguably bodacious beauties nestled against his body. He had his arms wrapped around them, and, though he did his best to behave, Vahn was unable to prevent himself from periodically squeezing their voluminous breasts or running his hand across their curvaceous bodies.

Mash had always possessed a mature figure, even when she was only sixteen-years-old, so, now that she had matured fully, she had some of the largest breasts among the women in Vahn's harem. This, combined with her thin waist, shapely hips, plush thighs, and toned body made her one of his most 'huggable' women, and, due to her rather dutiful nature, she was always eager to dedicate her time and effort to serving him.

Though she was pushing fifty-three, Mash had the appearance of a shapely young woman in her early twenties. She had benefitted greatly from his 'pampering' over the years, and, though it was impossible to know for certain, Da Vinci surmised that the average lifespan of those closest to him likely measured in the five digits. This was emphasized by the fact that their vitality was drastically higher than normal, and, if he pushed himself, Vahn could actually see the value increase by putting a bit more strength into his hand as he squeezed her butt...

Feeling her butt being squeezed, Mash issued a subdued "Nyaa..." before looking up at her Master, her purple eyes reflecting an inquisitive light. They were currently in the Menagerie, so, for the sake of 'uniformity', she had donned an extremely revealing bestial costume comprised of purple strings and soft purple fur. It left virtually nothing to the imagination, and, though she wasn't exactly a cat, Mash had become accustomed to mewling, purring, and whimpering in response to Vahn's actions.

Though he made brief eye contact with the lavender-haired beauty, Vahn didn't say anything as his fingers gingerly caressed her soft and pliant flesh, the tips slipping beneath her fur-covered panties ever so slightly. Then, with his left hand, he traced his middle finger around the navel of the woman to his right, an equally bodacious beauty light purple hair, an indescribably soft body, and pointed ears. This was none other than Medea, and, in response to his wayward hand, she wasted no time in linking her fingers with his before lightly chiding, "Pay attention, Danna. There will be plenty of time for that later."

Rather than argue, Vahn just tightened his hand around Medea's, his relaxed smile curling up at the edges as he continued watching the scene playing out before him. A circular stage had been placed in the very center of the rather spacious Menagerie, and, after learning he would soon be departing the Realm, the girls had decided to put on a little beauty and talent show for him. He was meant to decide who put on the best performance, but, with Gareth starting things off by appearing in a frilly white bikini to attempt a rather innocent striptease, Vahn lost the ability to make such a decision.

Gareth was one of the girls that had changed the least since the time Vahn met her, as, due to him taking her on as his Paige, her youthful physique and somewhat boyish looks had been preserved near-perfectly. The only thing that really changed was her breasts growing a single centimeter, and, due to her extreme focus on speed, her legs could only be described as 'flawless'. He often gave her compliments regarding her legs, so, much like how she covered her dainty hands with white gloves, she had developed a habit of wearing form-fitting white pants that readily displayed the contours of her legs and butt.

Seeing Gareth try to 'seduce' him from a distance, something she had no real experience in, Vahn lost all will to judge the competition. She was simply too adorable, but, considering this was meant to be a 'talent' show, there was no way he could justify giving her the win. He would need to come up with some kind of excuse to reward all of them, as, even if he were twice as resolute, he couldn't stand to see someone like Gareth being pouty or depressed...

As if to demonstrate his point, the person that followed Gareth was none other than Circe, who, due to various circumstances, now appeared to be in her late teens. Her breasts hadn't developed much, but, compared to how 'modest' they used to be, b-cup breasts were a marked improvement. Most notably, however, was the fact that her height had increased from 147cm to 155cm, and, while this made her one of the more petite women amongst the members of his harem, she had a charm that could even humble Goddesses like Ishtar and Demeter.

With Hecate becoming the literal Godmother of Penelo and Petra, Circe had been able to regain her wings and crown years ago, so, for her demonstration, she chose to perform a ritualistic dance with a large staff. It was a performance that could easily humble even the greatest ballerina, and, due to her mastery over magic, each of her movements created their own special effects. She also elected to abstain from wearing any panties, so, whenever she performed a quick movement or pointed her butt towards him, Vahn was able to catch a glimpse of the tantalizing sight underneath, a fact Circe was 'very' aware of.

Simply put, it was 'unfair' to try and compare Circe's masterful display with the Gareth's comparably innocent attempt at seduction. One was a Demigoddess who had lived for thousands of years, and, though Gareth had gained a 'considerable' amount of experience over the years, she was just happy to receive his affection. She never really had to seduce him, as, so long as she continued doing her best, he would readily reward her efforts until she was more than satisfied.

Finished with her performance, Circe brandished her staff, spinning it smoothly and dexterously between her fingers as she performed a low bow with her wings flared outward. At the same time, she turned her tri-colored eyes up at him, an indescribably sultry smile on her face as she playfully squinted her eyes and caused her exceptionally long ears to waggle slightly...

Unable to resist, the edges of Vahn's smile curled up a bit more as he absentmindedly gave Mash's butt another squeeze. Circe had always been a seductress, and, after attending her for more than a hundred years, a part of Vahn's psyche had been conditioned to react to her. He was even tempted to separate the two of them from the time axis for a brief moment, a temptation that compounded exponentially when she deftly spun on her heels and allowed her waist to snake seductively during her departure...

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Earning himself an accusatory deadpan from Medea, Circe promptly announced her withdrawal from the competition, citing she was already satisfied with simply participating. She stated this in a casual tone, but, with a contented smile on her face and practically glowing skin, it was pretty clear to most what had happened. The only people who showed even a small amount of confusion were Gareth and Hati, but, considering the relative innocence of the former and the rather questionable intelligence of the later, this wasn't much of a surprise...

Fortunately, Vahn's actions didn't earn him the censure of the remaining participants. Instead, they seemed even more motivated than before, fiery looks visible within their eyes as they made subtle changes to their intended routines. The only one who didn't really have time for this was Atalanta, but, having come to understand her Master's nature well over the years, she was confident in her ability to win his favor...

Though it was rather pointless, Vahn allowed himself to be blindfolded while Atalanta finished her preparations. Then, after a few minutes of being able to feel nothing but the softness of Medea's and Mash's bodies, Vahn was permitted to see a large golden apple situated at the center of the stage. The golden apple still carried a considerable amount of significance to Atalanta, and, though she was no longer bound by its 'curse', her fondness for the covetous fruit had never waned. Even the collar he had designed for her had a bell-shaped like a golden apple, and, whenever she wanted to have sex, Atalanta would still gift him a golden apple with a completely straight face.

Since he had already established a precedent, Vahn was already considering how he should pamper Atalanta when some rather lively music began to echo in the surroundings. Then, with a blank look and an uncharacteristic smile on her face, Atalanta emerged from within the artificial golden apple, her arms supporting the upper half as she swayed her hips and tail in timing with the music. It was a rather simple demonstration, but, given how reserved Atalanta usually was, it created a certain 'gap' that made it impossible not to appreciate.

Despite being 'remarkably' flat, Atalanta still had an undeniable charm with her tri-colored hair, cat-like ears, and thick tail. This was something she had slowly come to accept over time, so, while there were times when she struggled to be honest with her emotions, Atalanta had come to embrace her sexuality. As a result, even when the apple began to slowly spin, giving a very clear view of the mint green panties, Atalanta continued to lively shake her hips, radiating subtle pheromones that caused Vahn's nose to visibly twitch.

By the time the music had come to a stop, Atalanta had made three full revolutions before stopping with her back facing the audience. Then, as if she was confused by the fact she was still facing away, Atalanta put the finishing touches onto her performance by tilting her head to the side and issuing an uncharacteristic, "Nyaa~?" as her tail formed a question mark shape; lifting the back of her skirt to give a clear view of her panties...

The next thing Atalanta knew, she was in a version of the Menagerie with noticeably more vibrant colors. A genuine smile spread across her face for a brief moment, but, as if it was nothing more than an illusion, she adopted her characteristic serious look as she tossed aside the apple prop and asked, "Is there something you wanted to discuss in private, my Husband...?"

Though they had never 'officially' wed, as Atalanta actually disdained such ceremonies, Vahn had grown accustomed to her referring to him as 'Husband' whenever she wanted to sound serious. It was rather adorable, as, the moment her facade broke down, she would begin referring to him as Master before eventually crying out his name. It reminded him a lot of Ryuu, as, in Atalanta's mind, it seemed more intimate to call him by name than anything else...

Without answering her question, Vahn embraced Atalanta from behind, his hands come to rest on her flat stomach as he nestled his nose near the base of her cat-like ears and pulled her close. She offered virtually no resistance to his act of intimacy, and, though it didn't properly show on her face, which had become an emotionless mask, the signature twitching of her ears and the way her tail wrapped around his leg revealed Atalanta's true feelings on the matter. She was similar to Alaya in the way that she basically 'refused' to initiate acts of intimacy, but, the moment you broke down her walls, she would effectively become like a cat in heat when it came to showing affection.

Unfortunately, to get her to that point without a potential backlash, Atalanta required bribing, so, after stroking her stomach for the better part of a minute, Vahn lifted his right hand, manifesting a glittering golden apple. This caused Atalanta's pupils to contract to points for a brief moment, and, without any hesitation whatsoever, she leaned forward slightly to engorge herself on the apple, her butt grinding against his bulge with apparent disregard.

Having long-grown accustomed to Atalanta's antics, a smile spread across Vahn's face as reached beneath her skirt, dissipating her panties with a simple touch. She pretended not to notice this, but, in anticipation for what was to come, Atalanta buried her teeth into the apple as if it was a gag, her heartbeat quickening as she lifted her tail to allow for access to her pristine, seemingly untouched, sacred orchard...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Paradise','Circe secures the first victory','A peculiar way to eat an apple...')

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Chapter 1655: Incredible Boon

Opening his eyes, Vahn saw a familiar living room and a table full of still-steaming food. Not even a second had passed in the outside world, and, no matter how much time he spent inside, his mental and spiritual energy would not recover. As a result, the mental fatigue he had accumulated during his battle against Nagi and his foray through Megalomesembria came back with a vengeance. This, combined with the fact his existence always felt incomparably small outside of his Realm, caused a momentary depressive state to descend upon Vahn's mind.

Fortunately, after a few seconds had passed, these feelings gradually receded as he quickly adapted to the reduced size of his domain. It helped that he could still sense Asuna hiding bashfully beneath the covers in her bedroom, a realization that brought a small smile to Vahn's face as he recalled her previous antics.

Rising from the sofa, Vahn stretched his body a bit before deciding to follow up on his intentions prior to entering the Realm. At the time, he had wanted nothing more than to just take a bath and relax, so, with nothing else to do but sort through some information, he decided to drag himself to the attached bathhouse.

Prior to entering the onsen-like facility, Vahn considered whether or not he should put up a divider for genders in the future, but, as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he shook his head. It would be infinitely more prudent of him to create a second bath, as, even if they were just playing around, he wasn't sure he could forgive anyone trying to peep.

Being a pervert wasn't necessarily a bad thing when you were with or around people you shared a mutual affection with. If you were imposing your perversion on unwilling people, however, you had a serious problem, as, regardless of your intentions, it was still sexual harassment. If a woman didn't want you to look at them naked, you had no right to cast your gaze upon them. After all, there was a distinct difference between admiring someone and being a creep, something a surprising number of people failed to comprehend...

Shaking his head, Vahn rinsed his body using the shower before submerging himself into the pale green mineral waters. There were a number of elementals that immediately gravitated towards him, but, without paying them any mind, he allowed his body to sink up to his neckline, his head resting against the warm stone as he released a tired sigh and closed his eyes. Then, as it had simply been too risky to complete it within his Realm, he turned his attention to his Quest log before selecting one of the highlighted options with his mind...

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//Quest Completed//

[Quest: Genesis Path: Dawn of Creation]

Rank: Zenith

Completion Grade: (-)

Objective: Obtain Divinities related to Space:[100%], Time[100%], Creation[100%]

Optional Objective(s): [Breath of Life] Successfully bind a soul to an organic vessel: [93/1], [Beyond the Flesh] Successfully bind a soul to an inorganic vessel: [7/1], [Divine Father] Create Unique lifeforms: [11/10], [Little Garden] Create a Personal Dimension using own power and comprehension: [3/1]

Rewards: 10,000,000,000OP, [Little Realm Guardian Contract]x1, [Book of the Dawn]x1, [Book of the Dusk]x1, [Book of the Twilight]x1

Bonus Rewards: 1,370,000,000OP, [Breath of Life], [Beyond the Flesh], [Divine Father], [Little Garden]

[Little Realm Guardian Contract]

Rank: Unique

Use: Allows the user to summon a Guardian to act as their proxy within Realms under the dominion. The power and capabilities of the Guardian are directly tied to the vitality and stability of the Realm.

Restriction: A Guardian cannot use its power outside their Realm of origin.

[Book of the Dawn]

Rank: Unique

Use: An ancient text that records the history of every entity living within a Realm.

Restriction: Bound to Realm of origin.

[Book of the Dusk]

Rank: Unique

Use: An ancient text that records the names of the dead and all Souls awaiting reincarnation.

Restriction: Bound to Realm of origin.

[Book of the Twilight]

Rank: Unique

Use: An ancient text that governs the cycles of life, death, and reincarnation. Laws written into this text determine the reward for virtue, the penance for sin, and preservation of the Ego upon death.

Restriction: Bound to Realm of origin. Only works when the Book of the Dawn and Book of the Dusk is in effect.

[Breath of Life]

Rank: Unique

Use: A Grimoire that bestows the user with the ability to infuse their vitality and essence into others. Mastery over this ability can drastically extend the lifespan of the user, allowing them to extend the lives of others and even resurrect the recently deceased.

[Beyond the Flesh]

Rank: Unique

Use: A Grimoire that bestows the user with the ability to infuse their vitality and essence into inert, inorganic, objects. Mastery over this ability drastically extends the lifespan of the user, and, under the right conditions, objects influenced by their essence may obtain an Ego of their own.

[Divine Father]

Rank: Unique

Use: A Grimoire that bestows the user with the inheritance of a Primordial God. Those blessed with this inheritance are able to form conceptual offspring within their mind, and, so long as the target is willing, the offspring will carry the traits encoded into them. (A/N: This basically implies that even a normal human could give birth to something like a Cat Person or even a baby Cthulhu.)

[Little Garden]

Rank: Unique

Use: A Grimoire that bestows the user with the ability to create a miniature Realm that is governed by the Law of Progression. Entities inside experience accelerated growth until the point of maturity, never aging beyond their biological prime. If the potential for evolution exists, offspring produced within the Realm will always inherit progressive traits, and, in the event of genetic inbreeding, there is a drastic reduction in deviation rates and birth defects.

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Though it wasn't unexpected of a Zenith Quest, Vahn couldn't help but blow bubbles at the sheer ridiculousness of the rewards he had received. The three Realm-bound books basically provided the user with a form of omniscience, and, though most of the Grimoires were relatively useless to him, Vahn understood their potential very well.

After completing his previous Zenith Quest, Vahn had obtained Grimoires called [Inspiration] and [Might]. The latter had been gifted to Artoria, drastically increasing her raw power, but the former was the more impressive of the two. Though it originally only had the effect of boosting morale and temporarily increasing the capabilities of allies, it only took a few years for the ability to evolve into Fenrir's [Queen of the Pack] Innate. This suggested that the Grimoires functioned like unawakened Innates, and, so long as they were suitable for their user, it was possible to develop them into full-blown Innates with concerted effort.

Since he had been unable to make any real headway on his Innate training in the Realm, primarily due to his omnipotence, Vahn was very tempted to use the Grimoires on himself. Unfortunately, as they provided abilities that he technically already possessed, they were generally useless. Even the ability to determine the species and abilities of his offspring wasn't particularly useful, as, due to the nature of his Source Energy, his children already developed in accordance with the expectations of both parents.

With [Breath of Life], [Beyond the Flesh], and [Divine Father] having little value to him, especially as a Creation God, Vahn turned his attention to the [Little Garden] Grimoire. It actually seemed like the most powerful among the ancient texts, but, similar to the first three, it wasn't all that useful due to the existence of his Realm. The only real benefit it provided was allowing him to cultivate plants and animals within an existing Record, as, even with all his power, Vahn was powerless to remove even a simple stone from his Realm without it turning to ash...

After considering the pros and cons, including losing everything inside when he migrated to a new Record, Vahn ultimately decided to sit up before manifesting a platinum-colored Grimoire from his Inventory. It looked rather generic at first glance, but, with glistening golden pages and a revolving planetoid embossed on the front, even an ordinary person would be able to tell it was anything but normal.

Since the pages of the Grimoire were always blank, Vahn didn't bother to sift through them. Instead, he placed his palm on the surface, his intent sinking into the image of a planetoid as a phenomenal amount of information entered his mind. By the time he opened his eyes again, all that remained of the Grimoire were specks of silvery light that quickly dissolved into nothingness upon contact with the water's surface.

Without paying any attention to the disappearance of the Grimoire, Vahn quickly sorted through the information in his mind before lifting his hand and uttering, "Hortulus(Little Garden)..."

Following his utterance, a pristine blue sphere appeared within Vahn's hand, and, though there were a number of differences, he couldn't help but be reminded of CHALDEAS. It was like he was holding an entire world in the palm of his hand, and, with a simple thought, Vahn found himself in a small garden without any clothes on.

Ignoring his nakedness, Vahn looked towards the azure sky above, his mind feeling a considerable amount of 'latency' due to the distortion of space and time within.

To Vahn's surprise, the flow of time within the Little Garden moved nearly one-hundred times the rate of the outside world. There was also a truly absurd amount of vital and life energy contained within, greatly eclipsing even a World Tree in its potency and concentration.

After taking a few deep and refreshing breaths, a natural smile spread across Vahn's face, followed by an urge to spread his arms and fall back into the dew-covered grass surrounding him. The Little Garden was an extremely relaxing place to be in, and, if not for the fact it placed a heavy burden on his mind trying to maintain his other vessels, he wouldn't mind just taking a nap without his domain activated...

While deciding he would make time to relax in the Little Garden in the future, Vahn began to take in his surroundings using his original five senses. He noticed he was in the center of a small island that existed within a much larger lake. The only flora present was the grass beneath his feet, so, with his enhanced vision, Vahn was able to see an endless grassy meadow surrounding the lake, seemingly stretching far beyond the horizon.

Deciding it would be best to ascertain more of the garden's structure, Vahn took a few breaths to relax his mind before slowly ascending into the sky. Controlling his body was pretty difficult right now, but, so long as he retained his focus, there were no actual restrictions on his abilities.

After ascending a few hundred meters, Vahn couldn't help but raise his brows slightly as he noticed the garden was similar to a target. The island he had manifested on was like the center, surrounded by a perfect circle of sapphire blue water that was, in turn, surrounded by lush green meadows. This pattern seemed to continue indefinitely, but, after ascending a few hundred meters, Vahn noticed it seemed to cut off at a distance he approximated to be 23km, similar in size to his domain...

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With nothing to do within the Little Garden, at least for the time being, Vahn retracted his intent from the interior, finding himself back in the murky green waters of the bath. The surprise of the elementals and the rippling of the water implied that his physical body had actually entered the Little Garden, but, regardless of how he moved within, it seemed he would always revert back to whatever position he had been in prior to entry.

Deciding he would explore the capabilities of the Little Garden more in the near future, Vahn let the baseball-sized orb disappear as a wry smile spread across his lips. His brain felt like it was pulsating in tune with the beating of his heart, but, even if there was a literal spear sticking through his head, Vahn would be able to pull off an 'unaffected' smile. Scathach's training had made sure of that, and, after decades of martial discipline, he could even emulate being completely emotionless if he really wanted to.

The only time Vahn really struggled with controlling himself was when he was around the people he cared about. Thus, as the door to the bath slid open, Vahn maintained a wry smile on his face as he looked over his shoulder and mused, "You certainly bounced back quickly..."

Hearing Vahn's remark, Asuna bashfully averted her eyes, her right hand combing through her hair as she hugged a white towel to her chest, partially concealing her naked body. She would normally be fine even if she were completely naked, but, after the previous kiss, Asuna was feeling a mixture of emotions she wasn't quite sure how to deal with. Her body felt lighter than usual, and, though it wasn't the first time she had felt something similar, the fluttery feeling in her chest was far greater than anything she had experienced previously.

After taking a few seconds to organize her thoughts, Asuna peeked over at the still-smiling Vahn, a look of conviction spreading across her countenance as she nodded to herself. Then, after allowing the towel to fall to the ground, she smacked both of her cheeks, seemingly in an attempt to psyche herself up before stating, "I'm going to wash your back. When I'm finished, you can help me wash my hair. Make some room."

Though there was plenty of space in the rather massive tub, Asuna wanted Vahn to move away from the side so she could nestle in between. She liked to rest her back against the warm stone, and, though she used to enjoy nestling in his lap, she had quickly come to realize the dangers of such a position after what Vahn referred to as a 'lucky pervert' moment. Since then, she had been too embarrassed to assume such a position, as, even after more than a year had passed, she could vividly recall the incident in her mind.

Feeling that her thoughts were wandering a bit too much, Asuna decided to enter a pseudo-State of Nothingness as she submerged her body in the warm waters. Her expression instantly became a perfect mask of calm, but, after realizing she had forgotten both a rag and a sponge, a subtle blush spread across Asuna's cheeks as she began to lather her bare hands with soap. At the same time, a knot began to form in her throat as she internally remarked, ("I wonder if this also the influence of Fate...") before running her palms along Vahn's sculpted back...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'He did the thing (O . O)...','Imagine leaving two goldfish in the pond and then returning to find millions xD...','Asuna is quite 'lucky'...')

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