Determined to make some headway on his research, Vahn had cooped himself up inside his workshop with only Fenrir to keep him company. As he had suggested to her in the past, Fenrir often spent her days 'lazing' around and watching him do his research. Right now, she was laying down on a sofa upside down, allowing her head to dangle from the cushions as she watched him work. Vahn imagined she would get bored after a while, but Fenrir was very persistent and surprisingly well-behaved. She didn't utter a single sound when he was working, even if the other girls came into the workshop out of curiosity.
Thus far, Vahn hadn't been able to come up with a practical storage solution for his blood because even high-quality metals would slowly let the energies contained within the blood dissipate over time. The 'batteries' he had made for Haruhime were still functional, but it was very obvious they couldn't contain as much mana as in the past. It had been around three months since he created them, meaning that Orichalcum could only store the crystalized version of his blood for around 6-8 months before it would need to be replaced. As for things like gemstones, even if he made a formation to contain the energy, they would only last few a few short days before the crystallized blood would become inert.
Riveria had received a missive the previous day from one of her contacts in the Elven Kingdom. It was nearly impossible to send information over incredibly long distances, but Riveria had a very beautiful falcon called a Silvercrown Falcon. Its feathers were a beautiful shade of grey with subtle browns and, as the name would suggest, it had several silvery feathers around its head that made it appear to be wearing a crown. It was easily capable of flying upwards of 900km/h with its affinity with the wind so Riveria had received a letter from her contact, who had been taking care of the falcon for her in preparation for when Loki's parchment would arrive.
Vahn hadn't been able to read the parchment himself, but he knew some of the information contained within since Loki had informed him about it afterward. The first part of the parchment was an official greeting from the gods of the Alliance to the Elven Kingdom, essentially 'reciprocating' the Elves' greeting to the Alliance by contacting Vahn. Immediately after that, however, the subject immediately changed to a string of threats and warnings directed at the Elven Kingdom regarding their egotistical nature, backward cultural ideologies, and their 'audacity' for attempting to 'scam' him.
To wrap things up, Loki had left a few personal notes to the Elven King himself, who Vahn learned was Riveria's father, Larfel. Though it was certainly an embellishment of the truth, at least for the time being, Loki had essentially 'informed' Larfel that Riveria and Vahn were already in a relationship and that she had taken the initiative to break the previous engagement as Riveria's goddess. She called into question his credibility as both a King and a Father by having the gall to attempt marrying off his daughter to such an unsuitable man such as Alosrin. Since Riveria was also her 'child', Loki took the initiative to 'undo' his mistake to 'save him some face'.
So as not to mislead Larfel in misconstruing her words, Loki's final statement was a warning to the Elven Kingdom regarding their status within the world. As they were very reliant on the imports from other countries, Loki threatened to that the Alliance would not hesitate to go to war in order to protect Vahn, as he was far more important to the goddesses of the world than he was to the Elves. Though Larfel hated Gods, at least those that came down to the mortal world, it was a fact that many High Elves had a great deal of respect for most gods, as they were the ones to create the spirits that became the ancestors of all Elves. She threatened 'Divine Intervention' in the affair if it got out of hand, signing the document with the names of more than twenty gods that were either currently part of the Alliance, or its backers.
Even if he had ten times the pride and arrogance he was known for, Larfel knew the state of his country better than anyone. They currently had to allocate a large number of their forces on the western border to prevent the burning of their forests and the invasion of the Rakia Kingdom. They were already unable to even issue a real counterattack against their hated enemy, so there was no way they could divert forces to fight against a single powerful Familia, much less the entire Alliance. Diplomacy was the only option left to him, as there was no way he would be able to retain his position as King if he made an enemy out of the boy that had discovered the reason behind their infertility and had been researching solutions alongside his daughter.
Though he couldn't easily accept their 'relationship', there was simply nothing he could do about it, especially with Vahn's purported capabilities and mastery over space magic. This wasn't even taking into consideration the existence of the several True Dragon around Vahn, essentially turning him into a powerhouse threat all his own. Within the missive Riveria had received, it also included a private note from Larfel himself, as he was very aware of his own daughter's network of contacts. He had urged her to rethink her actions and avoid embarrassing their people by being involved in such a fiasco that would shame their ancestors. Even if he could appreciate Vahn's power, Larfel couldn't simply allow his daughter to marry a human boy, even if he was a demigod. It also asked her to open dialogue between the Alliance and the Elven Kingdom by acting as a mediator, simultaneously encouraging her to return home in the near future.
She hadn't needed to share this information with Vahn, but Riveria was aware of Loki's 'scheme' and had already resolved herself to the future path she had chosen for herself. Though he wasn't allowed to read the letter itself, Riveria summarized things for him and 'encouraged' him to complete his research soon before the matter was exposed. According to the original timeline of the Divination, it should have been around this time when Riveria originally got pregnant so Vahn was feeling a bit of pressure to make a breakthrough, pouring over several documents and testing a variety of different materials...
Vahn was currently holding a blood red gemstone in his hands that had been made of a cored out diamond-like gem called an Alexandrite Star, which he had obtained from the system shop for 10,000OP. It had originally looked like a rainbow with the internal light refracting within the complex internal structure of the sublimely clear gemstone. Vahn had stumbled across it after purchasing several books about magic catalysts from the system shop. In its original state, it was purportedly even capable of storing part of the soul so Vahn had hoped it would be able to contain his blood for an extended period of time.
There were a total of fourteen formations that had been created out of pure Orichalcum suspended by the crystallized blood that Vahn had inserted into the gemstone. Four of the magic circles were for controlling the input and output of energy within the gem itself while the other ten existed solely to 'contain' the energy within the gemstone itself. Not satisfied with relying on internal formations, Vahn was currently carving specialized runes into the faceted surface and then filling in the gaps with Terra's blood, as it was one of the best and most practical catalysts he had been able to obtain thus far. This resulted in a blood-red gemstone that had a transparent surface covered with golden runes that shined vibrantly as a result of the source energy resonating between Terra's blood and Vahn's.
As he wasn't yet that proficient at cutting gemstones, Vahn wasn't entirely satisfied with the final appearance but was still hopeful things would work out. It was currently late in the evening and he had skipped both lunch and dinner as a result of the focus he had placed on the gemstone. He was supposed to be staying with Tsubaki tonight, so Vahn believed she would be understanding of the situation as a fellow [Master Smith]. She was also in the period where she was somewhat uncomfortable with having sex, out of concern for their unborn daughter, so they would have simply ended up cuddling together and talking anyway.
After thinking for several minutes, Vahn saw Fenrir dangling her paws off the edge of the sofa and her ears immediately perked up under his gaze as she turned her scarlet eyes toward him. Vahn smiled and fiddled around with the gemstone in his hand, deciding to name it Scarlet Star, since its blood red coloration was actually quite beautiful and was somewhat reminiscent of Fenrir's eyes with how it glowed with a magical light. As for the 'Star', that was in appreciation of the original materials and he thought it was very suitable with how the golden runes glimmered vibrantly.
//Obtained 8,713 OP For Creating [Scarlet Star]//
//[Lapidary] Development Ability Created. Current Rank: D//
(A/N: I can change [Lapidary] to [Gemcutter] if people don't like it.)
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[Scarlet Star]
Rank: B
Capacity: 2512/2512
Decay Rate: 10 max capacity every 30 days.
Use: Allows for the storage, transmission, and absorption of various energies. Base recovery rate dependant on the availability of energy in the surroundings. When used as a catalyst, enhances the efficacy of original skill, ability, magic, formation by a factor of 119%. Decay rate increases if used over-capacity.
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Vahn was pleasantly surprised by the system notifications because he was able to recoup a bit of his OP expenditure as a result of naming the gemstone. This meant he would potentially be able to make more [Scarlet Star]s in the future, consuming only around 1,300OP during the production process. However, the existence of a new Development Ability and the actual description of the [Scarlet Star] itself made Vahn excited. Previously, he had no way of discovering the secrets behind complex gems because they wouldn't have a descriptor. Now, The Path seemed to have rewarded his hard work and created a skill that would allow him to glean more information from his creations.
Though he was interested in doing a bit of research to test the [Scarlet Star], Vahn stowed it away in his Inventory for now. He was in a great mood, but it was already getting late and he didn't want to get another lecture so soon after the last one. Instead, he used [Thria*Mimos] and, with a large grin on his face, gestured to Fenrir. She had been in an awkward position at first, but Fenrir quickly righted herself and 'leaped' toward him happily nuzzling against his chest as Vahn gave her a bit of heavy petting. Though she hadn't really contributed to the completion of the [Scarlet Star], Vahn still felt like he owed the petite Vanargandr girl a bit of gratitude for the inspiration she had provided to him...
After spending around twenty minutes with Fenrir, Vahn sent her off to bed since he was going to be staying with Tsubaki and, though she probably wouldn't mind Fenrir coming along, Vahn wanted to pamper the beautiful brown-skinned beauty a bit. Fenrir had improved a lot, but she couldn't hide the envy and jealousy in her eyes as they would 'literally glow' whenever she was feeling complex emotions and stress. In the low light of a bedroom, it was especially obvious and Vahn didn't want to stress her out while he was in such a great mood. Splitting his affection was never an easy thing to do, which is why he spent the twenty minutes with her as both a 'reward' and an 'apology'.
Tsubaki was already in his bedroom and laying in the bed when Vahn opened his door and entered inside. She was wearing a loose black yukata and Vahn got a glimpse of her glossy cleavage when she lifted her body to match his gaze. After releasing a loud yawn, Tsubaki smiled and asked, "Did you manage to have a breakthrough? You seem to be in a very good mood now, Vahn~." Vahn nodded his head and changed into his sleepwear before entering in the bed alongside Tsubaki, pulling her into his embrace soon after. He ran his fingers through her silky black hair and pulled her face closer to his, answering her question with his actions instead of wasting time trying to explain. Tsubaki often commented that he 'talked too much', so Vahn tried to be a little more proactive whenever he was with her.
When they separated, Tsubaki released a husky laugh and said, "Congratulations..." before hugging him tightly and stroking the back of his head. She had a tendency to 'bury' his face into her chest, even before they were in a relationship, so Vahn had grown accustomed to the comfortable softness and the warmth coming from her body. Vahn allowed her to hold him for several minutes, enjoying her gentle caress and the pleasant aroma wafting from her body until she finally released him. With a beautiful smile on her face, Tsubaki pinched his cheek softly and said, "Tell me all about it tomorrow..." before turning over on her side so Vahn could hug her from behind. He often slept on the right side of the pregnant women so that they could comfortably lay on their left. Hugging them from behind always made Vahn's 'protective' instincts trigger and he felt like he was shielding Tsubaki's body from harm with his own...
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After separating from her Master, Fenrir made her way through the dark corridors of the Manor as she approached her destination in a pleased mood. She didn't know why, but Fenrir could tell that her Master was very happy, thus making her feel very happy at the same time. It was already late, so Fenrir couldn't go play with the others right now and instead went to Preasia's room before opening up the door and making her way inside. Though she had her own room, Fenrir had never slept in it because she didn't feel comfortable sleeping on her own. She didn't actually require sleep but had grown accustomed to it since it was very boring to be awake when everyone else was sleeping.
Preasia lifted her body to see who was entering her room so late, unsurprised to find that the 'perpetrator' was Fenrir. She showed a small smile after seeing how 'happy' Fenrir looked, asking, "Did something good happen with Vahn?" Unlike when she was around Vahn, Preasia had managed to recover her ability to speak properly around others. Vahn was 'aware' of this, as he had heard from the others, but Preasia simply couldn't stay relaxed around him. It wasn't that she was afraid, but she felt very bashful every time she was in the same room with Vahn thus causing her to consider each word seriously before she said anything.
Fenrir bobbed her head happily and said, "Master gave Fenrir lots of petting. Nice and heavy, just as Fenrir likes it~." Preasia showed a complicated expression on her face and released a sigh, saying, "I'm a bit envious that Fenrir is able to spend so much time with Vahn lately. Maybe I should start camping out in his workshop more..." Fenrir shook her head and climbed into the bed with Preasia, explaining, "Preasia will bother Master because of her aura...be a good girl, okay?" It was well-known that Vahn could passively detect auras, which allowed him to understand a person's mood and, to a lesser extent, understand their thoughts and intentions. Preasia knew what Fenrir was trying to say, so she began to blush deeply...
Sniffing the air, Fenrir squinted her eyes and said, "Preasia is a naughty girl...Fenrir can smell it, the heavy smell coming from Preasia's body..." As if to emphasize her words, Fenrir had poked her nose forward toward Preasia and caused the Sheep Girl to back up against the headboard of her bed in a panic. Fenrir's eye glimmered slightly when she saw Preasia's legs and said, "Preasia is becoming more like Fenrir every day...are you trying to take Fenrir's place~?" Preasia quickly shook her head and hid her legs with the blankets, covering her lower body completely to 'protect' it from Fenrir's eyes. Ever since the day she received Vahn's 'care', short hairs had been growing over her entire body, almost completely covering her arms and legs with a dense platinum blond 'fur'.
Fenrir cocked her head to the side with a playful look on her face as she said, "Fenrir knows that Preasia is a good girl, kukuku~." From her perspective, Preasia growing fur was just a way of 'copying' her but, as she often copied other people, Fenrir couldn't fault her for it. As long as she didn't try to 'usurp' her position, Fenrir didn't mind even if Preasia's entire body became covered in fur. She had just wanted to play a 'trick' on Preasia since it made her feel a strange urge to 'tease' people that thought they could take her place by copying her features. After all, even if Preasia became one of her Master's 'women', that still wouldn't put at the same level as an 'eternal companion'. Preasia would one day die of natural causes while Fenrir would continue to live forever, always at her Master's side...
Preasia relaxed a bit when she heard Fenrir's words, releasing a heavy sigh of relief before putting on a pouting expression and saying, "Fenrir shouldn't tease me so much...didn't your Master ask you to protect and take care of me...?" Fenrir's expression became somewhat serious as she nodded her head and said, "Yes, Fenrir will protect Preasia because she is very weak and fragile. Preasia is also Fenrir's best friend, so she will protect you even if you stay weak forever, okay~?" Hearing Fenrir's words, Preasia gave an awkward smile because Fenrir's 'friendship' was a bit of a heavy burden at times. She was actually very fond of Fenrir since she had been with her during the time when she most needed companionship. However, as Fenrir 'matured', it became somewhat difficult to deal with her because she sometimes said biting words without any intent of causing offense.
As if she had just remembered something, Fenrir's expression became playful once again as she asked, "Preasia is going to be with Master soon, right, right~?" Preasia's face became beet red in an instant since the reason she was still awake right now was that she hadn't been able to sleep at all. Her mind was completely filled with thoughts of her impending night with Vahn, now only a few days away. Fenrir began laughing at Preasia reaction and smelled the air once again, causing the beet red blush on Preasia's face to become crimson. She knew what Fenrir was smelling and it made Preasia squeeze her thighs together tightly in a vain attempt to hide the aroma.
As her nose was also somewhat sensitive, she could smell her own arousal as well, causing the atmosphere in the room to become tense and exceptionally awkward. Fenrir began to 'snicker' playfully and said, "Fenrir won't bully you, Preasia..." before snuggling up next to her and squeezing her body tightly. Preasia calmed down and released another sigh, happy things didn't develop in the way she had been expecting. As Fenrir's curiosity increased, Preasia had eventually broken down after her constant insistence and had started 'teaching' Fenrir many things. Since she had an insatiable curiosity, much like Vahn himself, Fenrir liked to try and get a rise out of Preasia, sometimes even leading to very embarrassing situations...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Diplomacy...?','Vahn Creates A Soulgem','Fenrir is a good girl (UwU)~!')
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Vahn awoke early the next morning, feeling refreshed as he enjoyed the flowery scent coming from Tsubaki's hair. As someone who prided themselves as a warrior, Tsubaki woke up almost instantly, 'gently' elbowing Vahn's ribs to get him to stop playing around. Vahn coughed at the sudden impact before laughing it away and saying, "Your hair smells very nice...did you change shampoo?" Tsubaki sat up in the bed and gave Vahn a coy look before saying, "It's the same shampoo as always, Vahn, and I'm certain you're very aware of it." Vahn nodded his head with an understanding look on his face before he decided to tease Tsubaki by adding, "Ah, then I guess the nice scent is your own? Mmm..."
Tsubaki reached forward in a blur and grabbed Vahn's head before tightly squeezing his face into her chest, saying, "Enjoy the smell to your content, Vahn~!" She had timed it just as he was about to inhale, so Vahn gagged a bit and was unable to breathe with Tsubaki squeezing his face into her large and plump breasts. He was tempted to try and 'escape' by using some underhanded means, but knew it would just rile her up a bit and he didn't want her to stress her body too much since she was pregnant. For a few minutes, Vahn just obediently allowed Tsubaki to smother him until her 'embrace' became progressively gentle and she began stroking the back of his head...
Once she had freed him, Vahn explained to Tsubaki the 'breakthrough' he had made in his research and also told her about the existence of the [Lapidary] Development Ability. As she had been very interested, Tsubaki asked to see the [Scarlet Star] and had inspected it with her 'magic eye' for several minutes as she admired the complex internal structure and the awe-inspiring energy radiating from its depths. Unlike the Treasure Magic Stones, which had invisible formations, Vahn's were made of golden Orichalcum and they were easily seen with the use of her 'magic eye'. Tsubaki paid him a few heavy compliments that made Vahn feel a little giddy and warm inside...
As the Denatus had officially come to an end the previous evening, Hephaestus, Loki, Hestia, and Anubis had all shown up by the time breakfast started. Hestia had immediately jumped to him the moment he met them in the foyer, happily explaining how 'victorious' they had been before Loki later clarified her meaning. Once they were all seated at the dining table, Vahn saved time by serving some premade dishes he had within his Inventory so that they could start the discussion with everyone present. With Hestia sitting in his lap, Loki seated on his left, and Hephaestus sitting close on his right, Vahn listened to the explanation while feeding the 'lazy' Hestia small bits of food.
Loki had given Hestia an incredulous look since she had actually intended to 'steal' the spot for herself but had been beaten to the punch by her 'former' rival. Deciding not to let it bother her, Loki addressed everyone at the table, saying, "Though it will take time to sway public opinion and bring about real change, we were able to sway the godly community in our favor. Fenrir, Fafnir, and Terra are now officially recognized as Xenos that, from the perspective of the gods, deserve the same rights as all surface dwellers. This means they are also subject to laws, but that shouldn't really be an issue since things are always a bit grey when it comes to Familias. Ouranos seemed to be fond of the Xenos, so the Guild likely won't be an issue even if something does happen..."
This was very good news since it was Vahn's intent to work alongside the Xenos in the future so that it would be much easier to traverse the Dungeon. He had even planned to allow them to take up residence at Haven in the future since it would likely take several years for public opinion to change in their favor. Many people could hardly tolerate the existence of tamed monsters, so it wasn't easy to get the Xenos recognized publically as sentient creatures that had the same rights as everyone else. Vahn was hoping that the Xenos truly did possess souls, allowing them to receive the Falna of a god, as that would make future proceedings much easier.
After letting the information settle into everyone's minds, Loki continued the conversation, saying, "Though we didn't go into too many details, we also discussed the larger plans of the Alliance, being that we intend to get a foothold in the Dungeon to allow for further exploration. We brought it up so as to avoid the problems that had previously arisen when Rivira had been established in the past. Creating settlements and fortifications within the Dungeon, especially in relation to large and influential Familia, makes a lot of people nervous so we made it public knowledge amongst the godly community so word will begin to spread. We'll have to maintain a clean face for a while, but most people should support the idea when they understand the benefits provided...We'll leave the final decision to you, Vahn, so make sure to consider proper incentives to increase support for the idea."
The gods of the Alliance were already running a campaign of their own, especially with the assistance of Minerva and Eirene, so Vahn just needed to come up with a way to make people 'want' to reach the 39th and 50th Floors. Understanding this, Vahn had already made plans previously and it was his intention to provide various goods and services that could only be obtained in the deeper floors. Minerva would spread around some of the items he produced, such as the [Emperor's Blood], and claim that it was made from ingredients that could only be found in the Deeper Floors. As it was difficult to ship items to and from the Dungeon, the only way to obtain it was through her Familia, or by going down to the 39th Floor themselves. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that a single bottle could sell for millions of Valis on the surface, so there would undoubtedly be people bold enough to make the trip if it was sold 'cheaply' in the Deeper Floors.
The final part of Loki's explanation was the thing most of the girls present actually cared about and it was 'mostly' good news for many of them. Lili was no longer the 'Super Supporter', but she hadn't been able to obtain 'Atlas' or 'One Punch Pallum' either. It was instead decided she would be called the 'Tiny Titan' since the godly community thought it was very interesting for such a small Pallum to have such strength. As for Mikoto, it was decided that 'Godspeed' was simply too powerful an alias for her accomplishments, much like 'Flying Heavenly Sword'. Instead, she was given the alias 'Prodigious Swordmaiden' as 'compensation' until she was able to make a name for herself. When she heard this, Mikoto had a very resolute expression on her face and tightly gripped the hilt of her katana.
Maemi and Emiru had been 'lucky', as they were easily given the shared alias 'Gemini Twins' after it was reported they had a rare skill that allowed them to perfectly synchronize with each other. Since they were twins, many gods were somewhat interested in them and had supported the name as a result. As for Lefiya, she was denied the alias 'Sage's Apprentice' since there was more than one Sage within the world and it could be a source of contention in the future. Instead, she was given the alias 'White Lily' since it was well-known that she often carried around a staff that looked like a giant lily. Since the name 'White Lily Lefiya' rolled off the tongue, Loki hadn't opposed it since she thought it was suitable, at least for the time being.
Fenrir was able to get the alias 'Vanargand' very easily, though getting her recognized as an Adventurer had been a bit of an issue at first. As for Terra, she became the 'Elegant Green Dragon' since many found it difficult to believe she was an actual True Dragon. If that were the case, she would be in the same league as the One-Eyed Black Dragon, something many gods were simply unwilling to believe. Neither Terra nor Fenrir seemed to care about their own aliases that much and took the news in stride without much of a change in their expressions...
Chloe ended up becoming the 'Cheshire Cat', as the gods didn't see any reason why it should be 'kept' from her, while Arnya became the 'Resurgent Spear' since many gods still remembered her former alias and capabilities. They wanted to encourage her to work hard to achieve her former glory so they had given her an alias that reflected that intent. As for Lunoire, she became the 'Smiling Punisher' because many gods had patronized the Hostess of Fertility in the past and had seen her beating up unruly customers.
Other than their individual aliases, they were also given a shared alias as a result of their relationship with Vahn. It was somewhat derogatory and teasing by nature, but their shared alias became 'Vahn's Bouquet' since they were all 'plucked flowers' that many had sought only to lose the opportunity when they were all taken by Vahn. Though it was obviously meant as a bit of an insult, none of the girls seemed to care and Chloe just laughed mischievously after she heard the words from Loki's mouth. When Loki returned a smile of her own and asked, "What is so funny, Chloe~?", Chloe had responded in a playful tone, saying, "I wonder if the Hearth Manor will get an alias in the future, perhaps something like Vahn's Flower Garden-nya~?" Because Vahn had essentially 'plucked' almost every girl in the Manor, with more planned in the future, it wasn't an incorrect phrase to use, even if it was a little biting for Vahn himself...
The last two people to be assigned an alias had been Haruhime and Naaza, who had become big talking points during the Denatus. Haruhime's attainments were incredible, officially earning her the recognition of the entire godly community by being able to go from a fresh Level 1 to marginally powerful Level 3 within the period of a month. As for Naaza, her prowess with the bow and the unique quality of her weapon had been circulating through the City ever since the expedition returned. After a bit of discussion, it had been decided that Haruhime would be known as the 'Illusory Sakura' while Naaza had successfully earned the alias 'Yi' after learning of the name of her bow and the 'technique' she used.
Once everyone learned of their new aliases, the conversation shifted into a celebratory atmosphere since Vahn felt like there were many things worth celebrating. He also brought up his 'breakthrough' and the creation of a new Development Ability before producing the [Scarlet Star] for everyone to pass around. Riveria had been very interested in it at first but, soon after it started to be passed around, she hung her head slightly and Vahn had been able to detect the subtle change in her aura. He did his best to act casually and just sent her a small smile without saying anything, knowing what was going through her mind.
Loki, however, didn't seem to be willing to let the matter lay as she palmed the [Scarlet Star] playfully and said, "I didn't think you would make a breakthrough right after Riveria told you about the missive from the Elven King. Are you feeling a little anxious, Vahn~?" Though she was speaking to Vahn, Loki was smiling mischievously at Riveria, causing the typically taciturn High Elf to simply close her eyes and ignore Loki's gaze. With Vahn making a breakthrough in his own research, she would likely have to start working alongside him in his workshop during the development of the 'band' he was going to be making. She would know exactly when it was nearing completion and just imagining such a situation made Riveria feel nervous, requiring her to clasp her hands tightly so others couldn't see they were shaking slightly.
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Submerged in a fragrant brown valley','Tiny Titan Represent!','Doki Doki Riveria...sama!?')
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