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บท 1103: Tensions

After waiting for Tristana's return, Vahn spent a short while explaining just the basics of what they would be facing in ten year's time. Since she was a Magus of the modern era, there was always a chance she would go forward within the Magus Community and expose his secrets too soon so Vahn only told her what she 'needed' to know. As for Paracelsus, he understood better than most how the Mage's Association could negatively affect its members so, instead of elaborating on what had told Tristana, he actually affirmed many of the details Vahn mentioned. Because of this, Tristana had a complex expression on her face as, towards the end of the discussion, she asked, "The two of you are serious, aren't you? Ten years...damn..." Though ten years wasn't exactly a short period of time, it seemed extremely short when talking about the potential extinction of mankind...

In response to Tritana's utterance, Vahn nodded his head, adding, "Though we do not necessarily require your assistance, I do not mind if you want to accompany Paracelsus. So long as you do not try and betray our organization, you will receive the same benefits as any Magus or Researcher that joins our cause. I can assure you that our ability to obtain rare and precious resources is unrivaled in the entire world. Assuming we are able to defeat Angra Mainyu, isn't a stretch to say you would be able to call yourself one of the most proficient and wealthy Alchemists in the entire world...consider your decision carefully, Tristana." With Paracelsus and Illya in his camp, Vahn knew there weren't any great benefits to having someone like Tristana around. However, as she had an ongoing relationship with Paracelsus, he wasn't going to split them apart and potentially risk having her expose his plans to the world in their nascent stage...

Hearing Vahn's words, Tristana showed a mildly contemptuous expression as she exclaimed, "What are you, some kind of..." Though she had almost reflexively insulted Vahn, the hardened look in the latter's eyes immediately caused Tristana's tone to chance as she quickly added, "Of course I will help out. What the hell am I supposed to do if the world suddenly comes to an end? I'm part of humanity too, you know...?"

With an approving nod, Vahn then looked away from Tristana, matching gazes with Paracelsus as he explained, "I'm not sure how the organization will be structured just yet, but you will be the Director of the Alchemical Research Department. Though I may ultimately choose to rely on a few elites, it is currently just as likely that we may expand to accommodate other Magi and support personnel. The way I do things have always been a little different from the norm, but that doesn't mean there won't be plenty of benefits. Just let me know what you and Tristana need and I'll do my best to facilitate you...also, before you get any ideas, Trist...Paracelsus will be the Head Director but the position of Deputy Director will belong to a woman named Illyasviel Von Einzbern. Do not go seeking trouble with her, understood...?"

Though she was tempted to rebut from the start, Tristana's words got caught in her throat when she heard Vahn mention the name Illyasviel Von Einzbern. In the modern era, there were no families more prodigious in the art of Alchemy than the Einzberns. Even the members of the Atlas academy, who specialized in Alchemy for thousands of years, ultimately failed to pass muster when directly compared to the Einzberns. With the rumors that most of there members were immortal Artifical Humans and Homunculi now, it was unlikely that anyone would overtake them in the future. They had a vast amount of knowledge related to Alchemy and, even though Paracelsus' skills were almost unmatchable, that didn't mean he was all-knowing in the myriad branches of Alchemy.

Taking Tristana's silence as understanding, Vahn gave another approving nod before saying, "We'll be moving locations in a few day's time. This place is relatively secure so I will leave you be until I have found a suitable location for our base of operations. Your ability to modify the land with your [Territory Creation] skill with be very useful since I intend for our base to be built on an island or within the mountains of Germany." Though Vahn was also tempted to build at the bottom of the sea or ocean, he knew this would probably be a terrible idea if they ever had to fend off an actual attack. Picking a terrain where even powerful Servants wouldn't be able to fight seemed like an extremely foolish idea, even though the thought of having an underwater base was strangely exciting...

With little left to discuss, Vahn talked a bit more with Paracelsus before deciding it was about time for him to head back. Artoria was likely waiting for him on the shore, assuming she hadn't decided to simply tread water while waiting for him above. Thus, even though it seemed like Tristana had plenty of questions she would like to ask, many pertaining to materials and finances, Vahn brought an end to the discussion by holding up his hand and saying, "We have plenty of time to discuss these kinds of things in the future. As you might expect, things are a bit hectic above, especially with the Greater Grail being destroyed. I have other things to take care of so I will return when we're ready to set up the base. As for your questions related to payment, Tristana...well, we can work out an actual contract later. Just know that I have no problems with you accruing wealth for yourself, so long as it does not interfere with the operations of other Departments in the future..."

Even if her own skills were lacking in comparison to people like Paracelsus and Illya, Vahn imagined that Tristana would become increasingly capable as time passed. He didn't mind if she used some of the materials provided to produce a few Magical Patents or disseminate some of her products into the larger market. Even Rin was largely dependent on her inherited patents for her wealth, disclosing to Vahn that she had actually struggled with debt for a few years before making arrangements with Luvia. She wasn't particularly well off now either, but that would change very quickly now that she had studied under Scáthach and had two goddesses residing within her body. Vahn imagined the Tohsaka family estate would grow exponentially over the next few years, an option that existed for Tristana's Valentinus family as well...

Having nothing left to discuss, Vahn created a small soundproof barrier around himself as he turned to Alaya and said, "Teleport me to where Artoria is." Since he knew she would be able to hear him, even if he was in a vacuum, Vahn's soundproofing was primarily to prevent Tristana from hearing what he was saying. She didn't know about the existence of Alaya just yet as, once his organization was established, there was a good chance Paracelsus' Atelier would be located in its own annex, away from the larger compound that would represent their base. Only the central figures in the organization, including trustworthy Heroic Spirits, would be privy to Alaya's existence.

Without missing a beat, Alaya immediately shifted Vahn to an area in the middle of the cold and salty sea. Though it was a bit jarring to go from a warm lab to a frigid sea, Vahn didn't mind it that much since he had already prepared for this potentiality. He quickly found where Artoria was treading water, causing Vahn to shake his head in mild exasperation because of how 'dutiful' she was as a Knight. It would have made a lot more sense for her to just wait for him on the shore but, as long as Vahn's status was 'unknown', Artoria would never leave the area near where they had parted. If something happened, she would undoubtedly do her best to come to his aid, pressure and cold be damned...

Though he was tempted to try and sneak up on Artoria, Vahn knew the attempt would ultimately be in vain so he simply swam toward he without making any effort to conceal himself. She had quickly noticed his approach, shortening the distance with a few strokes that cause them to get wrapped up in each other's counter currents once they were near each other. Neither Vahn nor Artoria were all that experienced in the water so they nearly collided with each other after trying to come to a stop, the momentum of the water carrying them forward. Both were able to easily avoid a direct collision, however, even if Vahn wouldn't have been all that against it with the current state of his body and mind...

After getting close enough for casual conversation, Vahn gave a concise explanation to Artoria about the mission's success before they both swam towards the distant shore. They couldn't even see the coast with their current orientation, but Vahn was still able to backtrack towards land by relying on his Minimap. As a result, they both moved like torpedos through the water, even passing a fishing vessel that was also heading inland. Less than a minute later, it was barely a dot on the horizon as Vahn and Artoria were traveling around 160km/h, much slower than their average speed on land but considerably faster than most common vessels and ships.

As a result of their superhuman pacing, it only took around three minutes for Vahn and Artoria to reach the shore, extricating themselves from the cold water and climbing onto the sandy beach. Vahn cast a glance towards Artoria's figure when she pulled herself from the wake, noticing her diving suit was thick enough to prevent her image from being 'compromised'. Regardless, she was still an ethereal beauty who could even pull off a diving suit as if it was high-fashion. The icing on the cake was how she slightly turned her face away, even though her eyes were locked with his. It was almost the same as her saying it was okay if he wanted to do something, even if she wasn't the type to overtly flirt and show affection in public...

Feeling that he was acting abnormally, Vahn looked towards the spot where Alaya was lingering, saying, "You should conceal yourself for the time being." This was immediately answered by Alaya imploding in a burst of blue light, accompanied by a feeling of relief that made it clear to Vahn that she was indeed the cause for his abnormal state. He would need to make sure she kept herself away from him unless he needed her assistance. When giving her 'samples' of his bodily fluids, he would also need someone like Fenrir around to make sure things don't suddenly get out of hand. Vahn suspected that Alaya couldn't influence the people around him in the same way as, according to his own observations, the primary reacting of most people around her was apprehension and a small amount of fear...

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After changing into casual clothes, Vahn and Artoria made their way back to the Tohsaka Manor using public transport. He figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to just enjoy a short date with Artoria while also seeing how long it took his body to calm down after Alaya's presence had disappeared. Since Artoria was a lot more open to things like handholding and sitting together on the train, now that it was just the two of them, Vahn enjoyed the hour-long trip quite a bit. Though they drew a lot of attention to themselves, looking like a couple of European models, most people had enough sense to leave them in peace. Compared to the average Japanese man, standing around 171cm tall, Vahn's 185cm made him tower over most people. Since he was wearing casual yet fashionable clothes, his muscular figure was a deterrent to anyone that wanted to gawk at Artoria, especially with the natural aura that persisted around his body due to [Will of the Emperor].

Completing the last leg of their journey hand-in-hand, Artoria's feet began to drag until they had both come to a stop around one block away from the Tohsaka Manor. She didn't seem to be in a bad mood so Vahn adopted a gentle smile on his face before asking, "Is there something...?" In response to this, Artoria gave a slightly awkward smile before saying, "I can tell you have been acting strangely since earlier...if you're fine with me, I will do what I can..." The moment these words his ears, the 'list' within Vahn's mind suddenly had Artoria's and Fenrir's names at the top, pushing Ishtar down to the third position among candidates he intended to spend time with after returning.

Knowing Artoria was pushing herself to make an effort in their budding relationship, Vahn lightly touched her chin with his index finger and thumb before giving her a short and rather tame kiss. This caused her face to flash as her eyes darted to the surroundings, even though the streets were more or less empty around this region in the late afternoon. Only the wealthy and affluent lived in this area so, other than the occasional expensive-looking car, the streets and sidewalks were almost completely empty. Still, her reaction made Vahn's heart soften a great deal as he lightly guided her to look back at him, saying, "It would be my honor, Artoria...thank you..."

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Awakening from a relatively rare seven hours of sleep, Vahn released a contented sigh as he enjoyed the warmth of the three girls curled up in his embrace. Fenrir had been a necessary inclusion into his plans but, after returning with Artoria, Gray ended up getting wrapped up in the momentum as well. She would be returning to London with Rin and Sakura in a few day's time so, even though she was usually more demure and reserved, it didn't take much to 'trigger' her at the moment. It was obvious she was worried the distance apart might make her feelings change slightly so Vahn made sure to carve a few tender memories deep into her heart, mind, and body. As a result, even though the spot would normally have been occupied by Fenrir under such circumstances, Vahn had Gray sleeping against his chest with her legs straddling his waist as she had rolled over onto Fenrir in the middle of the night after curling up atop his body and failing to keep her orientation while asleep...

Though Fenrir awoke almost at the exact same moment as him, Vahn smiled affectionately while looking at the sleeping faces of Gray and Artoria at his side. Gray had a contented and natural smile on her face as she gently exhaled ticklish breaths against his chest. As for Artoria, she barely moved at all while she slept while her expression was largely neutral as she clung to his bicep with her left hand. This didn't make her look any less beautiful, however, as Vahn knew he could make her smile whenever he wanted. When she woke up, Vahn intended to do just that but, for the time being, he shifted his focus onto the only awake girl, asking, "How are you feeling...?"

In response to this question, Fenrir gave a mock bashful look before lightly licking Vahn's shoulder with her ruby-red tongue. This told Vahn that she was perfectly prepared to continue, something she was subtly aware he was thinking about. Though Vahn had 'pushed' himself and the girls a bit more than normal the previous night, his tensions hadn't been fully released. The only reason things had come to an end was due to the fact that Gray had started chaffing a bit since her body wasn't yet accustomed to long sessions of lovemaking. Fenrir tried to teach her a few 'techniques' to help her last longer in the bedroom, turning the entire session into an impromptu lesson where Vahn served as her partner for some relatively intense plays. Artoria had 'mistakenly' attempted one herself but, even with her flexible body, she began to cramp up quickly when Vahn had her right foot practically behind her head as he raised her hips in a rather awkward, but highly effective position...

As tempted as he was to go for a seventeenth round, Vahn lightly shook his head since he didn't want Gray and Artoria to develop the mentality that they couldn't just 'relax' when sharing a bed with him. Though Gray would probably get into the mood pretty quickly, Vahn didn't want the first thing she experienced getting comfortable on his chest to be Fenrir suddenly licking her exposed lower body. If they wanted to continue on their own, Vahn would be more than happy to oblige, but there were still other matters he needed to attend. Thus, with a bit of reluctance, Vahn gently stroked Gray's back until her eyelids slowly peeled open, revealing the stark blue gems within. She seemed a little confused at first but, after Vahn tilted her chin and began kissing her, Gray began to reciprocate almost immediately. He didn't 'push' her too much, however, pulling away shortly after they had begun to smile and say, "Good morning..."

With a sincerely bashful smile on her face, Gray moved her hips somewhat uncomfortably as she answered, "Good morning, Vahn..." This was the first time Gray had slept naked atop a man so, now that she had awoken, her heart was beginning to beat madly in her chest. Vahn's body had an almost addictive warmth that, after experiencing, Gray wasn't sure she would ever be able to sleep comfortably on a 'normal' bed. She actually didn't like being naked all that much, as she had grown accustomed to wearing several layers of clothing, but all of that faded away as she felt Vahn's body heat feeding into her own. This made Gray feel slightly feverish as a simultaneously cool yet hot sensation embarrassingly persisted around her exposed lower body...

Understanding that Gray was the type that got into the mood almost as soon as her switch was flipped, Vahn couldn't help smiling before placing another tame kiss on her lips and saying, "I have some things to take care of. If you're not against it, I'd like to spend more time with you before you have to return to London..." Though he didn't expressly say they would have sex, Gray's current state made her instantly infer that was his intention. As a result, a small trickle of moisture tickled Vahn's lower abdomen as she nodded her head in response. Seeing her like this made Vahn consider if it would be prudent to make another Space-Time Orb for Gray's personal use. However, fearing what she might become if she were alone with his Memory Fragment, Vahn ultimately decided it wasn't the best idea...

After helping the girls wipe down their bodies and watching them get dressed, something that made Gray even more embarrassed than when they had sex, Vahn reluctantly parted ways with the three dutiful girls. He had promised Illya before entering into the Sub-Space Orb that he would spend some time with her this evening. She had been showing a lot of patience and maturity with her current situation but, viewing things objectively, Vahn knew he hadn't been giving her the attention he ought to. Though she would most likely become a central figure in his life while Rin, Sakura, and Gray were in London, that didn't mean he should be 'ignoring' her right now. After all, she literally had a world-ending beast inhabiting her body that he was supposed to be helping tame by making Illya happy...

With that in mind, Vahn checked the system to see that it was only 7:06 PM in the outside world, meaning he could still tuck Sakura into bed if Illya didn't keep him too long. Though he knew she was something of a ticking time bomb, for various reasons, Vahn decided he shouldn't let Illya see any of his apprehensions unless she tried to pressure him into something. Since she called him 'Onii-sama', Vahn intended to treat her like a little sister, even though their relationship would likely have more skinship than normal. After all, with Cath Palug inside of her, Vahn imagined Illya would be especially sensitive to petting and, as she seemed starved for human contact even more than Gray, he already prepared himself for the inevitability that she would push his boundaries a bit...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Paracelsus' plus-one xD','Gray and Artoria are adorable','Godhand vs. Primate Murder...with the fate of the world on the line!?')

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บท 1104: Forcing One's Hand

Upon exiting the Sub-Space Orb, Vahn nearly bumped into Nobunaga, still carrying a rather tired looking Susu in her embrace. She gave him a slightly annoyed look, exclaiming, "Hey, be more careful...!" before almost immediately following up with asking, "So, are done playing around for the night or can I expect a visit later on...?" Though she was playing with Susu's paws as she asked this, Vahn knew that Nobunaga was being serious. With the [Independent Action] skill, she could actually sustain herself almost indefinitely with the [Spirit Choker] he had given her. However, even if neither of them had ever mentioned being in a permanant relationship, Vahn knew that was a bridge he had already crossed long ago...

After organizing his thoughts, Vahn honestly answered, "I was going to spend some time with Illya before going to sleep with Rin and Sakura again. When-." Without waiting for Vahn to continue any further, Nobunaga nodded her head a few times before saying, "I'm gonna go out and explore the City tonight. If you want, I can take a [Spirit Choker] and one of those [Seal of Binding]s to Astolfo and Catherine. I can't imagine it's been easy on her trying to keep Astolfo manifested for you..." When she said the last part, Nobunaga gave a slightly accusatory look at Vahn since it was one of the things he should have already addressed. This caused him to release a sigh before pulling out the two items and saying, "Thank you...can you explain the situation to them and see what they want to do moving forward...?"

In response to Vahn's words, Nobunaga held out Susu in front of his face, eliciting a mewl from the juvenile cat as she said, "Take care of Susu for me. If you harm even a hair on her head, I'll pull out your eyelashes when I get back..." With that said, Nobunaga turned on her heel before making her way toward the door without another word. Vahn knew this was her way of trying to be 'helpful' to him so, when he wasn't busy with his other responsibilities, he intended to take care of her when she got back. Even if they just sat on the porch and drank sake for a few hours, it was always a pleasant experience to spend time with Nobunaga. She was an ambitious woman but, rather than insist on her own vision of the future, Nobunaga liked to get him talking about his own dreams before expressing her opinion and support, even if her comments could be a bit sly...

Making his way past the kitchen, where Circe always seemed to be cooking something up, Vahn then proceeded upstairs to the second floor, turning down the corner at the end of the hallway where the guest bedrooms were located. Since none of the Servants really required sleep, only two of the guest rooms were actually occupied, being the one he shared with Fenrir and the one located right across the hallway. After lightly knocking on the door, Vahn waited for the pitter-patter of footsteps before looking down into the red eyes of the 'young' girl that peeked up at him through the crack. With her height of 135cm, it was impossible for Illya to look through the peephole in the door without using a stepping stool so she had to open the door to see who was outside.

Seeing that it was Vahn, Illya quickly undid the chain lock before opening the door wide and saying, "Welcome to my room, Onii-sama. Come, make yourself at home." As she said this, Illya ran over to the bed, jumping up to sit down before patting the spot beside her with an inviting smile. Vahn shut the door behind him before smiling as he said, "Thanks for inviting me. I had wanted to talk to you about the future..." These words caused Illya to puff out her cheeks a bit before muttering, "I don't care about things like that, Onii-sama. No matter what, the future will always come. I want to focus on the present and enjoy life...I don't want to think about the past and the future anymore..."

With an understanding nod, Vahn sat down on the bed next to Illya, sinking into the plush mattress a bit more than expected. He had purchased her something nice and soft from the system but it was different from the one he normally used. Then, almost as soon as he sat down, Illya scootched over with a slight 'Yosha~' before sitting in his lap and giving a smile that didn't seem nearly as innocent as she might have intended. Things were only exacerbated by the fact she had straddled his waist, facing toward him before linking her arms around his back and leaning her head against his chest. As for Vahn, he just loosely held Illya's shoulder with his left hand while using his right to gently stroke her head...

In response to Vahn's 'petting', Illya released a girlish 'Munya...' sound before hugging him a little tighter and saying, "Merlin told me that you would be able to help me find happiness...honestly, I don't know what that really means anymore. I thought I used to know but that is something that I can never have now. Since I can't find it on my own anymore, I decided to leave it to you...I know it may be selfish of me, but I'm tired of trying only to lose everything I care about..." As she said this, Illya tightly gripped the fabric of his t-shirt, burying her face into Vahn's chest as he began to gently stroke her back in a soothing manner. He knew he had a pretty big responsibility in dealing with Ilya and, as she said, it was ultimately up to him to help her find the happiness she had all but given up on obtaining...

With that in mind, Vahn hugged Illya's tiny body while cradling her head into his chest as he softly explained, "I will need your and Paracelsus' help in order to make perfect Homunculi for the Heroic Spirits to inhabit. However, it is ultimately up to you if you want to help...I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do, Illya. Even if you lock yourself away in your room and only want to be pampered when we're together, that is enough for now. Though I would like for you to open up to the others and make friends with Fenrir, there is no rush...from now on, I will do my best to take care of and make you happy, even if I can't always make it my highest priority..."

Somewhat unexpectedly, Illya shook her head in response to his words before peeking up at him and reminding, "You have to take care of Cath Palug as well...even if I try to convince him not to hate humanity, the trauma in my heart is something that can't be removed. Unless you can overwrite our hatred..." Though Illya wasn't exactly trying to threaten him, she knew that her situation was actually far more complicated than Vahn made it out to be. If not for the fact that she didn't want to destroy the world that her brother wanted to protect, Illya felt she would have killed herself the moment she learned about his death. Merlin had spent a long time trying to convince her to give Vahn a chance so, even if it was a bit mean-spirited of her, she intended to make him take her matter seriously...

Vahn was thinking about how he should respond to Illya when, apparently making the decision for him, her nightgown dissolved in a cloud of magical particles as two fluffy ears popped out from the top of her head while an equally fluffy tail manifested out of her lower back. Other than a small white mantle, tied together with a pink ribbon, the only other garment on Illya's body was closer in form and function to the 'tape' used by female Adventurers in Danmachi. It was a paper-thin fabric that did next to nothing to conceal Illya's dignity as he could feel her body heat almost directly pass into him. Then, with purple eyes and a mat of messy white hair, 'Cath Palug' looked up at Vahn with a blank expression before revealing two rows of sharp teeth. Small black horns began to poke through her hair as her claws began to dig into his back with a steadily increasing amount of strength...

As he had already expected Illya to do something like this, Vahn remained relatively calm, ignoring Cath Palug's claws as he began rubbing both of his hands up and down her back, making full use of his [Hands of Nirvana] and Petting Laws. This caused Cath Palug to blink in confusion, the pressure in its claws steadily easing up as the black horns on its head slowly began to recede into its dense and shaggy white hair. After around a minute or so, Cath Palug's mouth had formed a small frown as its eyelids began to gradually shut in response to the comfortable sensation spreading through its body. Though Vahn knew it would eventually transform back into Illya, meaning she would be staddling his hips with her naked body, he already had a spare nightgown and a pair of panties waiting for her in his Inventory...

After a few minutes had passed, Cath Palug had its face buried in Vahn's chest as its long and fluffy ears folded backward like a rabbit, periodically twitching. At the same time, its tail was tucked into Vahn's thighs, almost as if it wanted to curl up and protect itself but was prevented from doing so by the fact that Illya had already straddled his lap from the start. Fortunately, it never got to the point where it was getting 'too' excited, courtesy of the fact that Illya was still a virgin. His [Hands of Nirvana] brought an extreme level of comfort and a moderate level of pleasant sensations to virgin girls, a stark contrast to the 'danger' it posed to more mature women. Since his Petting Laws also had a calm and pacifying effect, it didn't take long to get Cath Palug resting its head against his chest as its paws, whose claws had previously been digging into his back, were loosely holding his waist...

Much like Fenrir, Illya's Cath Palug form had fur covering her forearms, hands, calves, and feet. She even had adorable, subtle pink paw pads on the inside of her palm while, at the ends of her now transformed hands, violet purple claws poked out in a similar manner to a cat. Vahn couldn't help wondering what Cath Palug's true form looked like but, seeing it fused together with Illya resulted in a rather adorable creature not all that dissimilar to Fenrir. The biggest differences between them were their fur color and, though Fenrir was certainly petite, Illya was a good twenty centimeters shorter and only weighed a diminutive 34kg. Her weight was almost entirely negligible to him, even though it also caused Vahn to feel 'pressured' when Cath Palug would twitch its hips atop his waist...

Ignoring the increasing heat pressing against his lower body, Vahn eventually hooked his hands under Cath Palug's armpits before picking it up from his body. Seeing the nearly naked frame up close caused Vahn to shake his head before laying the troublesome duo on the bed. Cath Palug hadn't passed out, peering at him with its violet eyes, but Vahn could tell it had been pacified for the time being. He didn't want to take things too far as the though of Cath Palug suddenly became clingy toward him seemed like it would bring with it infinite troubles. The last thing he needed was for the destructive Beast of Gaia shifting its resentment onto girls like Fenrir and Circe, believing they had taken away something that belonged to it. Vahn had the distinct impression that Cath Palug was far more childish than Illya as even Merlin, the person it was closest to, hadn't been able to convince it not to destroy humanity...

After stroking Cath Palug's stomach and calves for a short while, Vahn eventually managed to get a pair of panties onto its body, covering the thin strip that almost served no purpose. Then, after bringing it to a seated position and massaging its head and ears for a few minutes, Vahn managed to pull a light-blue nightgown over Cath Palug's head. Since this seemed to upset it a bit, at least until he fixed its mantle and collar, Vahn spent a solid half-hour with Cath Palug sitting in his lap, this time with having it face away from him as he lightly rubbed its stomach and head. By the time he had been in Illya's room for around an hour, Cath Palug had turned completely docile in his hands, making no attempt to resist anything he was doing to it. Then, after gently massaging its neck and shoulders for a bit, the destructive beast finally closed its eyes before falling into a deep state of unconsciousness. Its tail and ears slowly shrank away as its hair became silky and straight once again, indicating it had returned control over the body to Illya.

Bringing his message to an end around the same time that the transformation had broken, Vahn just gently hugged Illya from behind before kissing the back of her head and saying, "It is starting to get late...you should sleep soon..." Though she hadn't experienced everything Cath Palug had gone through, Illya's body still felt extremely comfortable, even as the heat coming from where her back contacted Vahn's chest made her feel short of breath. She allowed him to guide her to the bed before, without even asking if he would stay with her, Vahn wrapped her up in his embrace until she had fallen asleep almost a full hour later. There was a lot that Illya wanted to say but, every time the words nearly escaped her lips, Vahn would gently squeeze her hand and bring her to silence. Then, though her mind was extremely chaotic, the comfortable feelings persisting in her body were too much for her to resist any longer. For the first time, at least without the assistance of Merlin, she felt into a peaceful slumber while feeling a strong sense of security due to Vahn's presence...

When Illya had finally fallen asleep, Vahn released a sigh of relief before kissing the top of her head once again and sinking his face into the comfortable pillow. At this point, he could sense that Rin and Sakura had already gone to bed so unless he intended to crawl in with them, it was probably a better idea to just accompany Illya until she woke up in the morning. She would undoubtedly feel a lot better if he wasn't just 'gone' if she woke up in the middle of the night so Vahn decided to bite the bullet as he enjoyed the subtle smell of Illya's shampoo. It was the same kind that he had given Rin, meaning she had 'sneakily' tried it herself after taking a bath earlier in the afternoon...

With nothing better to do, as he wasn't even remotely tired due to having slept for seven hours just recently, Vahn began sorting through his Inventory and browsing the constantly updating Quest list. Depending on the decisions he made, there were dozens of Quests that would cycle through the list each day, some more suited to being given to his Subordinates than taking himself. There was even a strange one called [Repeatable Quest: Serving Master] that actually rewarded Loyalty based on various 'interesting' parameters. The only thing that prevented him from giving it to Fenrir was the fact that her Loyalty wouldn't benefit all that much from a small boost. At the same time, making her work 'even harder' to try and satisfy him seemed almost cruel to her considering how quickly he had become involved with other women.

Toward the bottom of the list, Vahn saw another new Quest that caught his eye, this one causing him to frown slightly since it was related to Cath Palug and Illya. It was actually an SS-Ranked Quest which, if he completed, implied he wouldn't have to worry about Cath Palug turning into Primate Murder and wiping out humanity. However, reading the Objectives, Vahn set the Quest aside for future consideration since he wasn't quite sure how things would develop between him and Illya in the future. He felt it would be better for her if she didn't end up developing a physical dependency on him but, after his prior experiences with girls like Liliruca, Shizune, and Tina, Vahn knew it would be somewhat cruel if he began building walls around his heart to prevent her from getting to him. With that in mind, Vahn looked over the term of the Quest once again, this time putting a little more consideration into it...

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[Optional Quest: Taming the Beast]

Rank: SS

Objective(s): Reach 100 Love with [Illyasviel Von Einzbern](52/100), Reach 100 Love with [Cath Palug](17/100), Synchronize the Magic Circuits of [Illyasviel Von Einzbern] and [Cath Palug](0/1), Gain the recognition of both [Illyasviel Von Einzbern] and [Cath Palug] as an authority figure(0/2).

Optional Objective(s): (Beastly Passion): Have Sex with the fused form of [Illyasviel Von Einzbern] and [Cath Palug](0/10), (Progenitor Genes): Impregnate the fused form of [Illyasviel Von Einzbern] and [Cath Palug](0/1), (Master of Beasts): Reach 100,000 Loyalty with [Cath Palug].

Rewards: 500,000,000OP, 1x[Collar of Sealing], 1x[Brand of the Beast]

Failure Condition(s): Ejection from the Record, Love Parameter of [Illyasviel Von Einzbern] or [Cath Palug] reaches 0

Penalties: 10,000 Karma, [Primate Murder] released into the world, Death of [Illyasviel Von Einzbern]

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Vahn hadn't been relying on the View Affection function for a while now so it was a little unnerving to see the Love Parameter within a Quest Objective. Other than a bit of awkwardness when it came to thinking about making a male 'Beast' fall in love with him, Vahn felt that the other objectives weren't all the difficult to achieve. At the same time, however, Vahn knew that taking this route would essentially guarantee that the two remained fused together almost indefinitely as fusing together their Magic Circuits would undoubtedly result in them being in a permanently transformed state. This wasn't necessarily a problem in and of itself, but the fact the only 'options' beyond that point were to either subordinate or become genuine lovers with their fused form made Vahn have doubts. If not for the fact he understood Illya would probably push for that kind of relationship after a few years, if not sooner, he would have once again dismissed it entirely...

Realizing there were no actual demerits to accepting the Quest, as he didn't actually need to complete it, Vahn eventually accepted it. At the very least, if things went as he expected, it would be possible to avoid a 'bad end' outright. As he had no intention of taking advantage of Illya and Cath Palug, Vahn could completely disregard most of the Optional Objectives unless it was something they actively pursued. Though the odds of him ever impregnating Illya were extremely slim, at least in the near future, he realized he didn't have to worry excessively. Even if things went in a completely different direction than he anticipated, Vahn didn't mind treating Illya like his actually little sister or even a second surrogate daughter. The only thing that really mattered was that she was happy as, compared to most people, Illya really did deserve a little bit of happiness in her life...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Nobu is best friend/wife material','*Petting Intensifies*','Vahn Protec until Illya Attac...')

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