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Chapitre 1107: Astute, Amorous, Awakening, Attendant

After spending an hour on each of her backside and frontside, massaging virtually every centimeter of her body minus two extra sensitive spots, Vahn picked up the limp Circe by hooking his hands under her armpits. She had a negligible amount of weight and, due to their difference in height, Vahn was able to easily pick her up before moving to the shower area. Throughout this process, Circe just stared at him with almost sickly pink eyes as her ears and wings drooped powerlessly. She didn't even know how to think at the moment as there was a tingly sensation that filled her entire body, including her brain. The only thing she 'knew' at the moment was that Vahn was the source of the seemingly endless pleasure and comfort she was feeling. Not wanting to lose this precious treasure she had obtained, Circe had become almost unnaturally docile.

Ignoring the warmth in his body, and the intoxicatingly sweet aroma that seemed to invade his mind, ever after removing his ability to smell, Vahn sat Circe down on a small wooden bench used to aid in washing the body. Though she slouched forward powerlessly the moment he let her go, Vahn was eventually able to keep her upright with a combination of telekinesis and pressing a few points around Circe's hips and back to keep her back straight. With his almost perfect understanding of her body, Vahn was even able to insert his Source Energy into Circe's Magic Circuits, guiding her to open her wings completely and hold them open as he used the lowest setting on the showerhead to begin grooming her wings. Since he had the opportunity, Vahn counted each of her feathers while observing every minute aspect of the wings, down to the microscopic network of barbules that had minute amounts of mana flowing through them.

Though her wings weren't especially sensitive, Circe felt an ever-increasing feeling of comfort, even though she could feel that Vahn was exposing all of her secrets. She didn't even mind that he had infinitely more control over her own body than she did at the moment. There was a strange 'comfort' that came with relinquishing control and, though part of her desperately craved the moment when Vahn would lose restraint, Circe was beginning to understand that he truly wasn't like other men. Even the most Heroic individuals wouldn't have been able to keep their senses after seeing her naked, but Vahn was able to handle her body expertly without showing any signs of losing himself to passion. This awareness made Circe's heart feel fluttery as she closed her eyes and just allowed the pleasant feelings to wash over her, much like the warm water from the showerhead...

Vahn was somewhat surprised by the fact that Circe had exactly 100 feathers on each of her wings while the rest of her winged attachment only brought the total count to 312 if counting the feathers on her tiara. In exchange for having significantly fewer feathers than an actual bird, each individual feather had a mana conductivity that far outstripped materials like Mythril. They were also extremely soft to the touch on the outside while the interior, which had a smooth metallic golden sheen, was almost hot to the touch as subtle vibrations passed into his fingers when he traced the massive magic circuits that were comprised of hundreds of small circuits arranged in a complex manner that would take him months, or even years, of research to emulate...

After finishing with her wings, Vahn gently eased the tension in Circe's body while guiding her wings to rest on two white towels he had spread across the floor. They had become steamy and wet from the hot water, but Circe would probably complain if he just let her precious wings drape across the floor. She might not be reacting much, but Vahn knew she was paying close attention to everything he was doing since her brain was glowing like a lightbulb with activity. When he moved around to the front of her body, her eyelids slowly peeled open to show a deep pink bordering on red as she stared back at him with glazed, yet strangely focused, eyes. Vahn returned a smile to her before gingerly picking up her right foot, pulling out a small golden file to clean under her already pristine toenails...

When Vahn finished with each of the delicate and moderately adorable digits, he gave Circe's feet an oil rub before wiping them down with a steamed towel. From there, he used the same oil and began massaging it into her calves before slowly moving up to her knees and the soft depression behind. From there, Vahn spread Circe's legs open wide, noticing the color of her eyes deepen, before slowly applying the oil to her thigh, all the way down to her pectineus and adductor muscles. Though he was close enough to feel an almost burning heat on his hand whenever he went to the base of her thighs, Vahn made sure not to violate Circe's sacred area, even by accident. It was a little difficult to wipe around the area with a towel but, by paying close attention to his actions, Vahn managed to wash Circe's legs without any major issues.

After applying a large amount of oil to his hands, Vahn moved on from Circe's legs before using large caressing motions spread the oil over her abdomen, sides, back, breasts, and shoulders. She had an unbelievably soft body, at least compared to how tender and thin she appeared at a glance, but Vahn didn't lose his focus even as he cleaned around her breasts that, as expected, almost fit perfectly within his palm. Once he had applied the oil to almost every nook and cranny of her torso, Vahn used another steamed towel to wipe her down before folding across her lap in a vain attempt to prevent the ever-increasing potency of Circe's aroma from spreading into his body. Though this wasn't the first time he was in such a situation, Vahn's lack of inhibitions lately made it surprisingly difficult to restrain himself with a 'willing' participant right in front of him...

Releasing a hot sigh to ease his tensions a bit, Vahn picked up Circe's hand and began to file and polish each of her nails, though not before cleaning underneath the tips and around the cuticles. Then, after applying a small amount of oil to his fingers, Vahn gingerly rubbed the length of each of Circe's digits, finding her dainty fingers even more adorable than her tiny toes. Then, much like he had done for her legs, Vahn rubbed down the length of Circe's forearms, elbow, and upper arms, massaging the delicate and soft tissue for a few minutes before ultimately wiping her down with a steamed towel. With this, the last thing to clean was Circe's head, ears, and hair before giving her body one last rinse and bringing their already three-hour-long spa session to an end with a soak in the bath.

After folding another towel across Circe's lap, Vahn released another hot sigh before looking into her reddish-pink eyes, smiling as he said, "I hope this makes you properly consider your future actions...I don't give this level of service to girls who don't behave themselves..." Though she didn't answer him, Vahn could see the activity in Circe's mind, hopefully indicating she was seriously considering what he had said. Her eye color raised a few flags but, as his instincts weren't warning him of any impending danger, Vahn just accredited the change to Circe's heightened state of pleasure. With that in mind, Vahn applied a small amount of oil to his hands as he began to massage her neck and cheeks, finding the latter strangely pliant. This reminded him of how Circe would often puff out her cheeks, bringing a smile to Vahn's face as he moved on to her extra sensitive and super long ears...

Though they had been drooping somewhat pitifully for a while now, Circe's ears twitched to a sharp angle the moment he touched them. Since they would twitch wildly at even the smallest caress, Vahn had to keep a small pressure point near Circe's jawline pressed to slacken it before using his other hand to gingerly clean it, using extreme care as Circe's face became a deep shade of red in response to his actions. The moment he stopped pressing into the pressure point, Circe's now cleaned ear began to waggle madly, suffused with the same red hue as her face. By the time Vahn cleaned her other ear, Circe looked like she was on the verge of having a nosebleed and passing out, even though the entire process had only taken around three minutes. It was obvious that her ears were just as sensitive as a High Elf's, something Vahn had already expected due to how 'expressive' they were...

While Circe's ears continued to twitch sporadically, Vahn moved behind her before changing to an expensive bottle of conditioner that he had purchased through the system shop for 40,000 OP. This was supposed to be a 'full-service' experience so Vahn decided not to spare any expenses this time around to ensure that Circe wouldn't be able to fault any of his treatments. Even the oil he had been using to clean her body was valued at 28,000OP, possessing the function of revitalizing the skin and giving it a slight gloss. The best part was that it was ultimately scentless, meaning it wouldn't bother girls with sensitive noses. Back in the Record of Danmachi, it was the most commonly used oil by the girls within the Manor, the Goddesses being no exception...

As he washed Circe's long pink hair, Vahn noticed that its quality would even put fine satin to shame as, even while wet, his fingers glided through it without encountering any tangles or resistance. He had noticed this previously while patting her head, but this was Vahn's first time washing Circe's hair since she joined them. In fact, with the exception of Fenrir, he hadn't taken a bath with any of the other girls yet, though Rin had asked if he wanted to join her and Sakura earlier in the morning. With how young Sakura was, it wasn't too strange for her to still bathe with her parents, at least according to the sensibilities of the Japanese. It was common for children, especially daughters, to bathe with their parent's until around the age of 8-9, something that didn't particularly bother Vahn since he was used to more communal bathing due to his experience in Danmachi.

With Circe's long hair reaching down near her hips, creating a peculiar crescent shape even when wet, Vahn had to spend nearly twenty minutes making sure it was properly suffused with the conditioner. Then, using a specialized brush that wouldn't damage her silky hair, Vahn spent another twenty minutes brushing out the conditioner while using the showerhead on the lowest setting to make sure there was nothing left behind. He knew this was always a pleasant and comfortable experience for girls so Vahn made sure to take his time in order to give Circe the maximum amount of comfort. He made sure to periodically use the showerhead to keep her body warm so Circe was practically putty by the time he had finished.

Releasing yet another hot sigh, Vahn wiped the sweat from his brow as he looked around at the cloud of steam that now permeated through the entire room. There was a subtle pink hue that only his [Eyes of Truth] could see, causing him to periodically feel absentminded until his body would filter it out once again. At this point, Vahn imagined that any man who stepped into this room would immediately lose their minds before trying to attack the nearest woman, Circe. The pheromones produced by her body were one of the most potent aphrodisiacs he had ever observed, making the viscous liquid staining the wooden bench she had been sitting on seem especially dangerous. Vahn was slightly worried about what would happen once she soaked in the bath as his intuition told him the water itself would become an equally powerful aphrodisiac...

Deciding to trust in his body's natural resistances, Vahn lifted Circe's head by gently tilting her chin, asking, "Are you ready to take a bath...?" Then, after Circe bobbed her head in a lazy nod, Vahn picked up her body, holding her straight out since it was almost impossible to give her a bridal carry with her wings being uncooperative. This was a little awkward but Vahn managed by unequipping his shorts, the only piece of clothing he had been wearing since the start. He knew Circe would fault him if he wasn't naked so, gambling on his ability to even resist Angra Mainyu's corruption, Vahn stepped into the large bath before lowering Circe's body into the hot water.

Though he had nearly gone the route of letting her sit in his lap, Vahn ultimately decided against it since he knew direct contact between his member and the viscous fluid leaking from her lower body wouldn't end well. Even with his resistances, his body still needed to take in the foreign substance before repelling it, just like how his flesh had been corroded by Sakura's Shadow in the past. This was why he would periodically experience bouts of absentmindedness while his body had gradually become warm from exposure to Circe's pheromones. If she were to grind against him directly, Vahn had no confidence he would be able to prevent his body from reacting, even if he knew things would end there. Since he didn't want to cause unnecessary 'suffering' for himself, Vahn let Circe sit between the gap in his legs before releasing a hot sigh as he reclined against the side of the tub...

While Vahn was enjoying the hot water, Circe's eyes were focused beneath its surface as she saw his unresponsive member lurking beneath. She had never felt so tempted to try and get a rise out of someone but, after experiencing Vahn's care for such a long period of time, she had absolutely no resolve when it came to taking any action that might annoy him. Since she had recovered most of her ability to move while he had been washing her body, Circe just slumped into the water until half her face was submerged. When Vahn smiled toward her, she began blowing bubbles, even though her ears betrayed that she felt happy to have even a little bit of his attention...

This seemed to be the best way to get Vahn to show her increased affection as, after sinking his body into the water, bringing them dangerously close together, he then came to a seated position that had him towering over her due to their difference in size. Then, causing Circe's ears to stand at a sharp angle, Vahn gently embraced her body, bringing her head to rest on his chest as he stroked her back and said, "I don't mind girls with strong personalities...I don't even mind girls that want to act like spoiled Princesses...the only kind of girl I can't show affection towards are those who treat others as if they are beneath them. Try to get along with the others in the future...I promise you will be much happier if you surround yourself with friends instead of 'enemies'..."

Hearing Vahn's words, Circe felt a bit of resentment rise up in her heart as she believed it was unfair for him to use such words after everything he had done to her. Now that she had experienced the liberating feeling of entrusting her body to him, Circe felt like he was bullying her by essentially threatening to take it away if she didn't behave. She wished he would just give in to her charms and push her down in the bath as, after what he had done to her, Circe didn't even care if she lost her powers. She could potentially have Vahn's life in her hands and, with the focus he placed on family, Circe didn't believe he would be able to hate her after she got pregnant with his child. Then she could have all of his affections to herself, living like a pampered Queen that passed each day in endless comfort...

Putting what little strength she could muster into her hands, Circe pushed against Vahn's chest in a vain attempt to force him down. Fortunately, he misconstrued this as her wanting to break free from his embrace, allowing her to look up at him with her now deep red eyes. Circe felt like she 'needed' to make Vahn her own but, after seeing the calm yet 'intense' look on his face, she found her body tense up as she watched him recline against the tub once again. At this moment, Circe regained a bit of clarity, recalling that Vahn was different than any other man she had ever encountered. Even if she could somehow force him to take her virginity, the chances of her actually being able to control him after the fact were infinitesimally small. She even doubted the curse that would bind their lives together would have any effect on him as, no matter how much she tried to force him to obey, Circe knew she wouldn't have the heart to actually kill him. The only thing her action would accomplish would be betraying Vahn and earning his ire. Though he would undoubtedly take care of her and their child, Circe knew she would always be kept at arm's length from that moment onward...

Before she realized what was happening, Circe began to cry pitifully like a child, balling her tiny hands into fists as she covered her eyes and loudly sobbed. This caused Vahn to panic a bit, making Circe feel even sadder when he tightly embraced her and began apologizing while lightly patting her back. The color in her eyes flickered before changing from a deep red to a sickly pink once again as she just sobbed into his chest and lightly beat against his body with her fists. Even though he tried asking what was wrong, Circe fundamentally lacked the ability to describe how she was feeling right now. She felt as if she had suffered the greatest grievance imaginable, even though she knew it was ultimately her fault things were so complicated. All she wanted was to feel good and have someone take care of her so it felt like Vahn was bullying her by making her take responsibility for how she treated others...

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Though it took quite some time, Circe eventually stopped bawling and simply returned his embrace in silence for several minutes before muttering, "I will try..." in a voice still tinged with a sob. Vahn had been feeling guilty from the moment she started crying so, hearing her words, he released a sigh of relief before patting her back and answering, "You are an amazing woman...I know you can do it..." He didn't quite know what Circe's thought process was that caused her to suddenly break down into tears but, feeling the energy in her body mellow out considerably, he felt she had undergone a positive change. When they finally separated, her eyes even had a color he hadn't seen before, the top still containing a pure pink color while the bottom was a soft blue. He would need to pay close attention to the changes in her eyes to know what she was feeling but, compared to the green he assumed was 'envy', the gentle blue seemed less worrisome at a glance...

With her hands still resting against Vahn's chest, Circe gave a small smile that made the room seem slightly brighter. She began to move her hands, rubbing his body and tracing the lines of his muscles in a way that made Vahn feel perturbed since she had been crying her eyes out moments before. He could see the blue in her eyes recede, the pink becoming more prominent as she asked, "Can we do this again if I'm a good girl...?" This question made Vahn feel another pang of guilt but, remembering this was the 'desired' outcome, he nodded his head and said, "Of course..." His affirmation caused the pink in Circe's eyes to fade away a bit, replaced by the gentle blue color this time as she nodded her head and said, "I've decided. I will become your personal attendant from now on. I can't imagine getting along with other girls, but I feel I might be able to do it if it's for you..."

Feeling that this was Circe's way of saying she would follow him around, Vahn's smile became a little awkward as he gently grabbed her wrists and was about to explain that he didn't want someone at his side at all times. He already had enough trouble with Alaya as, even if she wasn't visible, Vahn knew she was always watching everything he did. Circe following him around would only cause the other girls to feel awkward, especially since she wasn't the most adept when it came to interacting with other girls. Before he could make his case, however, Circe smiled even more radiantly as she said, "Don't worry. I'm not going to follow you around. I will just stay in your room and make sure it is clean and orderly. I will also cook all of your meals and even do your laundry if you want me to. In exchange, I just want to spend more time with you, even if you bring other girls around. I will do my best to get along without feeling jealous..."

As Circe spoke, Vahn saw a tiny amount of green rise up from the bottom of her eyes before fading away moments later. The smile on her face was filled with expectations so, after considering things for a brief moment, Vahn ultimately returned a smile of his own before saying, "I understand...I'll be in your care from now on..." Though Fenrir would probably butt heads with Circe a bit in the near future, Vahn figured she would be able to quickly reign in the little Nymph and establish herself as the 'highest authority' in his bedroom. If Circe was sincere in her willingness to open up to others, Fenrir would be the first major threshold she would need to overcome. After that, interacting with other girls should become relatively easy since everyone except Nobunaga got along well with her.

With Vahn agreeing with her, Circe smiled so radiantly that he almost instinctively averted his eyes due to a strange feeling of guilty plaguing his heart. This didn't persist for too long, however, as Circe caused Vahn's mind to blank for a moment when she suddenly leaned forward and said, "I want to service you..." with the same hopeful expression from earlier. Though this could mean almost anything, Vahn correctly guessed what Circe had in mind, even before she clarified, "I have always wanted to try it. Please sit on the edge of the bath and leave everything to me, okay~? This is my first time but I'll try my best to make you cum lots and lots~!"

Vahn didn't know if Circe was still trying to test him but, after watching her cry earlier, he assumed she was serious about her desire to fellate him. Her becoming his 'attendant' suddenly gained a whole new meaning as Vahn realized she would likely want to try a number of things other than outright having sex. Since he was confident in his skill, this didn't bother him all that much since her curiosity reminded him a lot of Lefiya and Ais. Thus, even though he felt like there was something slightly off about the situation, Vahn ultimately nodded his head before rubbing Circe's. Afterward, he sat on the edge of the tub, watching as Circe's eyes became almost completely pink as she began playing out the fantasies that had only existed in her mind previously...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'RIP Circe','Vahn is a big bully...!','He ded')

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Chapitre 1108: Foundation

After a series of events, some unique, some peculiar, and some intimate, Vahn found himself holding the crying Sakura in his arms as Rin watched on with an apologetic smile. They were currently at the airport, just before the security checkpoint, when Sakura finally learned that her Otou-sama wouldn't be coming on the trip with them. As a result, Vahn was cradling her in his arms, lightly patting her back so she would stop crying. Though they had only spent a few days together, with him being elsewhere for most of that time, Sakura had already grown attached to him. The moments they were together as a family were some of her most precious memories and, knowing that they would be apart, Sakura felt like she had done something wrong as she wet the left side of his chest with her snot and tears...

Ignoring a few empathetic looks from the surroundings, Vahn continued to pat Sakura's back as he whispered, "Everything is going to be okay...calm down now...your Otou-sama won't just leave you and your Okaa-chan. He has some important stuff to take care of, but that doesn't mean he will be leaving Sakura-chan's side..." Though it probably would have been better to tell her about the Space-Time Orb earlier, Sakura simply wouldn't understand its function until Rin taught her how to use it. They would be flying on a private jet, courtesy of the Edelfelt family, so Sakura would have plenty of time to learn how to use it during the twelve-hour flight to London.

With an expression that showed doubt and sadness, Sakura sniffled a few times as she asked, "You promise...?" In response to this, Vahn showed an affectionate smile, placing his forehead against Sakura's as he answered, "The world your Otou-sama and Okaa-chan live in is different from normal. You will learn quickly that you are someone very special, my little cherry blossom...I would not lie to you so just listen to your Okaa-chan and you will understand that I am never apart from you...okay?" Since he couldn't exactly talk to her about Magecraft in the middle of a crowded airport, Vahn could only be vague as he tried to console this precious surrogate daughter of his...

Though she didn't seem convinced, Sakura still nodded her head before holding up her tiny hand and saying, "Promise..." This caused Vahn to smile as he brought his own hand up, seeming massive by comparison, linking his pinky with her's as he said, "I promise..." As if he had said the magical words, Sakura's face formed a small smile that didn't quite reach her eyes and she wiped away her tears an intoned an affirmative 'Nn~!'. Then, after a bit more coaxing, Sakura returned to Rin's embrace as the two proceeded through the security checkpoint, annoying a few people since they were allowed to skip the line due to their VIP status. In the distance, Vahn gave a nod towards Gray, earning a small smile from her through the veil of her hood as she stood behind the waiting Lord El-Melloi II, Flat, and a few other people from their faction...

For a solid ten minutes after everyone had vanished beyond his sight, Vahn followed them through his domain until they boarded a small private jet on a smaller runway. Though most people would have some issues trying to get flight clearance, high ranking members of the Magus Community were able to bypass such things with extreme ease. Since their travel was often spontaneous and off the books, mostly to avoid having curses and attacks planned against them, the time between boarding to takeoff was only thirteen minutes total. By then, Vahn was walking out of the airport with Alaya floating at his side, nodding her head in response to him saying, "Do not hesitate to use your stored Magical Power to protect them. If it isn't something you can resolve in accordance with the restrictions you are placed under, just teleport them back to my side. I'll deal with the aftermath myself..."

Anticipating 'something' to go wrong while he was apart from Rin and Sakura, Vahn had spent a full seven hours meditating while Alaya drained his blood under the watchful eyes of Fenrir and Circe. As a result, she had a store of nearly three-million units of Magical Power when added to what she had previously drained from him. Though this actually wasn't all that much, as she had revealed that the Greater Grail had upwards of a five-quintillion units stored within the system for the purpose of granting wishes. This was a bit of a shock as, with how powerful his Source Energy was supposed to be, Vahn never expected the Greater Grail to store so much energy in only a sixty year time period. After all, if he let Alaya drain him at the same rate as his replenishment, this meant it take him nearly four-hundred years to provide her as much energy as a Greater Grail...

Though it was a little foolish of him to compare himself to something like a planet's Leyline, Vahn felt that there must be some 'loss' due to Alaya's inability to actually process his Source Energy. She was likely only processing the unique energy that was always present within his blood, something that Vahn still didn't fully understand. He knew it wasn't the component of Source Energy, as it had been a part of him prior to obtaining The Path. At the same time, regardless of the form and race he took, to the point of changing the basic composition of his blood and molecular structure, Vahn knew he couldn't remove the 'unique' qualities from his blood. He really needed to spend some more time trying to understand exactly what his blood was as, even after reaching the age of 156, he still had a *sealed* race within his status that even Sis had no understanding of...

Now that he no longer had any reason to stay in Fuyuki, Vahn's mind was racing with thoughts of what he needed to accomplish over the next ten years. The highest priority would be increasing his own strength and knowledge but, in order to accomplish this, he needed a place where he could train and conduct his research in peace. Fortunately, he had a Teacher like Scáthach on his side and, even though Paracelsus would probably never make any 'true' breakthroughs into unlocking the secrets contained within his blood, Vahn believed the legendary Alchemist would be able to at least match Terra's accomplishments. As for everything else, he could fill in the blanks by summoning other Heroic Spirits by taking into consideration the needs of his yet to exist organization...

Thinking of the future, Vahn quickly moved through the crowded streets, quickly breaking from the pursuit of a few members of the Holy Church that had been following them to the airport. When he entered into a side alley, Vahn vanished by having Alaya teleport him as his own means would leave traces that could be followed. As a result, a man and a woman appeared in the alleyway a few seconds after he had vanished before pulling out their cell phones and immediately reporting their failure to track him. With this last sighting, Vahn vanished from Fuyuki City entirely, sending a few ripples through the upper echelons of the Holy Church and the Mage's Association who had been intending to pull him into their ranks...

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Appearing within the underwater compound that had been created by Paracelsus, Vahn looked around to see that everyone was already gathered. Tristana was standing at the side of Paracelsus, using his body as a meatshield against the gazes of the other girls in the room. To his credit, the handsome Alchemist continued to show a calming smile, even though Fenrir had been glaring at him for some time now. Fortunately, things weren't that tense elsewhere in the room as Astolfo, Catherine, Nobuna, and Lakshmibai were having a lively conversation at the side. When Vahn appeared, Astolfo was the second person after Fenrir to notice him, immediately raising his gloved hand and exclaiming, "Yo! Vahn is here everyone~!"

Though they had noticed Vahn shortly after Astolfo, everyone still turned their attention towards him after the latter's outburst. Artoria and Lakshmibai almost synchronously greeted, "Welcome back, Master." while Fenrir and Circe naturally gravitated to his side. Nobunaga also walked over, asking, "So, got any ideas about where to build our base? This place doesn't seem all that bad." With her moving over, Vahn quickly found himself surrounded by everyone, including a now able Catherine who was walking around with an ornate cane. She gave a polite nod after reaching a comfortable speaking distance, saying, "It is good to see you, Sage Emperor..." in a soft tone.

Of everyone present, the only groups that didn't move to surround Vahn were the duos of Tristana, Paracelsus, and Illya, Heracles. The latter had Illya sitting on Heracles' shoulders as he towered over everyone else in the room with an intimidating aura. When she saw Vahn, Illya gave a small wave but, not fond of being around others all that much, she made no effort to join the small crowd gathered around him. Vahn gave her an acknowledging nod and a calm smile before turning his attention to Catherine and saying, "It is good to see you. After we move, I'll finish treating your condition." Then, in response to Nobunaga's question, Vahn answered, "I have a few places in mind but I'm open to ideas if anyone has a special need or preference..."

In preparation for the move, Vahn had asked Alaya for information regarding potential locations for establishing a base. She had quickly informed him that almost every Spiritual Land and Leyline had already been claimed by the Mage's Association and Holy Church. Though it was possible to take one by force, this would be the same as declaring war on whichever organization had laid claim to the area. Since that was counter-intuitive to his intentions, at least for the time being, Vahn had asked about other potential locations. As a result, his current intention was to take over a small island off the west coast of Africa. It had previously had a small community of around 2300 residents but, due to overfishing and the expanse of a large algae colony, the area had become a 'dead zone' where fish and other marine life had virtually been wiped out.

As the knowledge provided by the Holy Grail didn't exactly include detailed geological information and the current political climate of the world's countries, the only person to answer Vahn was Astolfo, boldly stating, "I think it would be best to establish a base around the British Isles or Ireland~! With the exception of Nobu-chan, most of our origins can be traced to that area. Who knows, we might get some kind of super amazing benefits from being near our homeland~? Also, I really want to see how the world has changed over the last twelve-hundred years. At the very least, I want to visit France~! Also, also, won't you feel better if you're closer to Sakura-chan and Rin~?"

Vahn was a little taken aback by how excited Astolfo was but, before he could answer, a soft voice spread through the room, saying, "I believe Duke Astolfo is correct. Both Artoria and I would be able to draw power from Britain as it is the closest physical location to Avalon. The same should be true for Lady Scáthach if you decide on Ireland as the location for your base..."

Following the voice to its source, Vahn saw Merlin standing next to Paracelsus' workstation, a gentle smile on his face as he poked a vial full of purple liquid. This caused Tristana to startle, exclaiming, "How the hell is everyone able to just teleport into our base without setting off the alarms...!?" Since she had double-checked all of the magical relays after Vahn previous 'visit', Tristana was frustrated to know that her best efforts meant nothing before people like Vahn and this new arrival.

As if he hadn't even heard Tristana's outburst, Merlin continued to stare at Vahn, adding, "I know a good spot, if you're willing to trust me. It gets a bit chilly this time of year, but I believe it will be an excellent choice for a base. Spiritual Lands and Leylines are not the only suitable locations to build a stronghold...sometimes a location with a bit of 'mystery' is the most ideal~." Though he was being roundabout, the fact that Merlin specifically used the word 'mystery' immediately made up Vahn's mind. This implied that the place Merlin had in mind had been around since the Age of Gods or, at the very least, represented the burial grounds of where a Phantasmal Species had died.

In the Common Era, dating back two-thousand-fourteen years to the present, the most powerful influence in the world were Laws related to the Physical and Quantum realms. Prior to the Era of Man, the true name of the Common Era, the most powerful Laws at play were those related to Mystery and the Primary Elemental Forces. When the Gods were forced to retreat to the Reverse Side of the World at the end of the Era of Gods, most Mystery in the world had vanished with them. As all Magecraft and Thaumaturgy relied on aspects of Mystery and their constituent Laws to manifest, any place where Mystery was strong served as perfect grounds to build a stronghold. After all, with few exceptions, using True Magic wasn't even possible outside of an area where the Laws of Physics were more influential than the Laws of Mystery. It was for this reason that most Magi disdained Science and Technology as, with time, it would lead to the inevitable decline and death of Magecraft.

Though the odds of the powers behind the scenes allowing that to happen were negligible at best, Vahn knew it was undoubtedly the future of some timelines. As for his own, his path would likely lead to the increase of Mystery in the world, something Merlin was undoubtedly aware of. After all, he would be summoning Heroic Spirits from History to become permanant residents in the world, many bringing with them fragments of Mystery. Since the land he builds his base on would also become closely tied to the Root, Vahn knew that his presence in the world all but guaranteed it was on a path where Magecraft would become commonplace. One of the major tasks ahead of him was introducing it in such a way that people didn't outright destroy themselves during the transition...

Without overthinking matters, Vahn nodded in affirmation toward Merlin, asking, "Can you take us there...?" This was something Merlin had already prepared for, causing him to tap his staff on the ground in response. A massive, bluish-white formation appeared in the area and, without giving anyone time to prepare, the entire room was emptied a moment later. The only person who wasn't transferred was Alaya, leaving her hovering in the air next to where Vahn had been standing. At the same time, however, a version of her was already standing at Vahn's side more than ten-thousand kilometers away. Using this opportunity, she created a small blue star at the tip of her index finger that, moments later, exploded with enough force to make the nearby coastal cities experience a Magnitude 6.4 earthquake...

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Feeling a tugging sensation in his stomach, though only for a brief moment, Vahn felt slightly nauseous due to the quick transfer. He wasn't the only one either as Catherine stumbled into Astolfo's embrace before vacating the contents of her stomach onto the poor Paladin who, to his credit, tolerated the mess while lightly patting his former Master's back. As for the other affected parties, they included Tristana, who had plopped to the floor, and Illya who glared at Merlin, her eyes gaining a slightly purple hue that caused the Magus to smile in return. At the same time, he hid his palms in his sleeves though, due to the slightly transparent quality of his ears and neck, it was obvious that the transfer had taken its toll. Others might not be able to see through it, due to the powerful illusion surrounding Merlin's body, but Vahn had been paying close attention during the transfer to confirm his suspicions...

While others were collecting themselves, one person in the room had a very different reaction as she looked around the area with complex emotions visible on her face. Then, turning to Merlin, Artoria asked, "This is where you want Vahn to build his base? Here, of all places...?" They were currently located in a small stone chamber that looked like it hadn't withstood the test of time all that well. Even at a glance, however, it was easy to see that this was a room in a much larger structure, something not even Vahn's senses could fully map out. There were several areas that his perception couldn't even pierce, showing up as empty blotches on his Minimap, now dominated by what looked like the blueprint of a massive fortress-type castle.

In response to Artoria's words, Merlin kept his usual smile as he answered, "This place is not your burden to bear any longer, my dear Artoria. However, I'm certain you would prefer to see it prosper once again...yes...of course...after all, this is your home." With that said, Merlin tapped his staff a few more times, each motion sending a blue pulse through the room that seemed to vanish into the walls before spreading further beyond. As this occurred, the surrounding structure looked like it was going back in time, including dust and debris returning to their original location as decayed stone quickly turned back into smooth and polished surfaces. Though Merlin's presence seemed to be fading with every tap of his staff, his expression didn't change much until he had apparently finished his task, punctuated by a tired sigh.

Now, instead of a decrepit stone room, the group found themselves in an ornate antechamber, complete with suits of armor, various pieces of art, and a thick red carpet beneath their feet. Then, without explaining anything further, Merlin opened a set of massive reinforced wooden doors that had the figures of twelve people carved into them. The other side of the doors opened up to a massive throne room that was supported by pillars that stretched all the way to the roof more than 30m overhead. It almost looked like the inside of a massive cathedral with the arched roof and stained glass murals that dotted the upper half of the walls. At the very center, surrounded on both side by twelve ornate thrones, a surprisingly simple wooden throne stood out amongst them...

Even without needing a history lesson, everyone in the room knew exactly where it was they had been transported to by Merlin. Based on Artoria's reaction alone, it was obvious they had found themselves in the legendary castle of King Arthur, a place that had disappeared long ago and was suspected by some to have never existed from the start. Though he was certain to find out the whole story, later on, Vahn could feel the history of the place as if it were palpable, causing him to look around with visible awe on his face as he muttered, "Camelot..." in a respectful tone. This utterance earned a nod from Merlin who, using his staff as a walking stick, made his way over to the wooden throne before caressing his hand over the surface and asking, "Well, want to try it out...?"

Understanding Merlin's intentions, Vahn's expression and disposition almost instantly changed, causing the surroundings to tremble slightly as he looked toward Artoria. Though she still had a few complex emotions visible in her eyes, Artoria had already made her decision when she and Vahn shared vows previously. She intended to wring Merlin's neck later but, for the time being, Artoria took a knee, lowering her head toward Vahn as she muttered in a firm tone, "My Emperor...!" This was the same as giving Vahn her consent, causing the aura surrounding his body to more than double in intensity as he made his way over to the wooden throne and sat down without hesitation. Though the throne was relatively plain, Vahn felt as if his power had increased qualitatively the very instant he sat down, an overwhelming sense of pride welling up inside of his chest as Merlin mused, "All hail the Emperor..." in a light tone.

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Sakura is too precious (T ^ T)','Mystery has no chance against Physics and the Scientific Method...! Question everything, define everything, know everything...!','The Rise of the Sage Emperor of Camelot (O o O)...!!!')

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