Chương 2099: Frustration

After returning to the workshop, Vahn whisked Seraphina away in a princess carry before sneakily making a second version of himself to check in on Usalia, Hime, Sarina, and Nono. There was no way Usalia could look after all their children on her own so he had effectively bribed everyone else to lend a hand.

Poking his head in the room, Vahn adopted a casual smile as he said, "Yo~!" while casually waving his hand. In response, the twelve balls of fluff immediately perked up before scampering towards him in a rush to be the first. At the same time, everyone except Nono breathed a sigh of relief as, even if they divided the workload, they still needed to care for three children each.

"Welcome home, Master."

Being the first to recover, Hime rose to her feet and offered a polite bow that was quickly followed by Nono. This was completely unnecessary, but, considering he hadn't ordered them to do so, Vahn just returned a smile as he used his Telekinesis to prevent his children from falling as they raced to reach the top of his head and shoulders.

As was often the case, it was a pink-haired bunny named Momoiro that managed to secure the spot atop Vahn's head. They had a penchant for being first in everything they did. This included being born, and, more notably, their development. Excluding the ears, they were a full 5cm taller than the rest of their siblings, and, though they were still genderless, their appearance was such that it made it hard to think of them as anything but a girl.

According to the research he had conducted, the gender of a Wererabbit was largely dependent on their environmental conditions. Since things were relatively peaceful, most of Usalia's first litter had a very high probability of being female. Compared to their siblings, however, Momoiro was the only one to show signs of progressing to the second stage of their development.

Rewarding the pink-haired infant for their efforts, Vahn produced a third version of himself to pick up the triumphant Momo before starting the inordinately long process of putting the entire litter to sleep. They took naps throughout the day, but, unless he tucked them in, the children refused to go to sleep at night. After all, much like other Wererabbits, they were far more energetic in the evening than during the day...

...

While the bedtime ritual was occurring in another part of the house, Vahn 'Prime' was sitting at the opposite end of a marble tub with Seraphina's foot in his hands. They had a literal onsen attached to the house, but, due to her fondness for bath oils and bubbles, Seraphina typically took her baths alone.

"Mhmhmhmhmm~. Make sure you get between the toes, Darling~."

Rolling his eyes, Vahn continued to dutifully massage Seraphina's feet as he asked, "Did you have fun today?"

Taking a sip of the inordinately valuable champagne in her glass, Seraphina practically beamed in response to Vahn's words, eyes glistening as she replied, "Of course~! In fact, I wouldn't complain if every day was like this~!"

Returning a chuckle of his own, Vahn carefully kneaded the space between Seraphina's toes before adopting a sincere tone and saying, "Sorry...though I'm certain a time will come when we can live together on our own, I have no idea when it will be. If you'd like, we can always reincarnate-"

Though he was going to suggest spending time together in an Actualized World based on the one she had originated from, Vahn was silenced when Seraphina adopted a serious expression and said, "Now, now. There's no need for that. I've already accepted that you have multiple wives. So long as you remember to pamper me plentily, I'm content with the way things are. Just don't expect me to go pumping out babies any time soon. I'm far too young and beautiful to be a mother."

Resisting the urge to point out she would be even more beautiful if she was a mother, Vahn rinsed Seraphina's foot before leaning forward to suckle her big toe. She had a sadomasochistic nature so it always riled her up when he pretended to be subservient. He wouldn't let her step on him, but, at times like this, he didn't mind giving her a bit of extra service for being so 'understanding'.

With glowing pink hearts appearing in the depths of her eyes, Seraphina observed Vahn's actions with an overtly seductive look on her face. If she were being completely honest, she hated having to share him with other people. It was Fenrir that opened her mind to the importance of sharing and moderation. She didn't believe in this at first, but, after spending the last couple of months patiently awaiting this day, Seraphina would be lying if she said it didn't feel fantastic to be rewarded for her efforts...

...

"Achoo~!"

Furrowing her brows, Fenrir used the fur on her forearms to deal with the itchy sensation in her nose as she remarked, "Seraphina must be talking behind my back again..."

Since the only people who ever really badmouthed her were Seraphina and Sarina, it wasn't hard to guess which of them might be talking about her in this present moment. Unfortunately, Fenrir was currently keeping tabs on the Daybreaker Community, the group that had most recently joined the Burgeoning Communities Accord. She hadn't been assigned to do so, but, even without her Master asking, Fenrir did her best to support him from the shadows.

Fortunately, with very few exceptions, most of the Communities seeking assistance from the Sage Dragon's Hearth were legitimate and honest. Her Master had already built a reputation for being ruthless toward people attempting to exploit his kindness, so, after the first few idiots were dealt with, every other organization approached him was comprised of relatively kind or, at the very least, above-board individuals.

Seeing the youth named Hiro personally serving bread and soup to the children his Community had picked up, Fenrir nodded in approval before leaving Altria's Shadow to keep watch. She still hadn't forgiven the latter for disobeying her orders whilst billions of people were watching, so, whenever there was an opportunity to put the lazy pup to work, Fenrir did exactly that.

"Be a good girl and I'll make sure Master gives you plenty of headpats..."

Despite snorting through her nose, the cat-like wolf sunk into a nearby shadow. Shortly thereafter, her presence could be felt from the shadow beneath Hiro's feet. Others wouldn't be able to sense it, but, as the Shadows were ultimately an extension of herself, Fenrir could link senses and even swap places with them if she really wanted to. She really liked this particular aspect of her Innate as it was very similar to an ability her Master possessed.

Confident that Altria would, at the very least, stick around for a few hours, Fenrir used an advanced form of Shadow Step to maneuver through the Little Garden at tremendous speeds. There were still a lot of Communities she wanted to check on, and, knowing her Master would be preoccupied due to his promise with Seraphina, Fenrir wasn't in any particular hurry to return. After all, in spite of her efforts to convert others into good girls, she was actually a part of the faction that wished she could have her Master all to herself...

...

After putting all the bun buns to bed, Vahn allowed himself to get talked into sharing a bath with everyone. Unfortunately for Sarina, he only agreed to do so on the premise that everyone would be wearing their bathing suits. For Sarina, this meant a school swimsuit with her name plastered across the chest. As for Nono, she was markedly more mature, so, even when she appeared in an off-white bikini, Vahn felt no need to correct her.

"This is clearly some form of favoritism..."

Staring at Nono's developing chest, Sarina's had a pouty look on her face despite the fact Vahn was helping to wash her hair. In response to her mutterings, he poured a bucket of warm water on her head, his voice carrying an amused yet stern tone as he said, "Stop pouting. Aren't you supposed to be the elder sister...?"

After failing to blow aside the wet bangs covering her face, Sarina moved them aside with her hand before leaning back against Vahn with an inquisitive look in her eyes. Before she could ask what he knew was coming, Vahn promptly teleported her to the deep end of the bath as he said, "Count to 100 and then come back."

Though she ultimately obeyed his instructions, that didn't stop Sarina from staring at Vahn like an alligator with half her face concealed beneath the water's surface. This left him feeling more than a little exasperated, but, knowing she had grown much closer to Jin over the past few months, Vahn did his best to relax until Usalia took it upon herself to sit in his lap.

"Hold me, plip."

"Of course...hahahaha..."

Ignoring the sound of bubbles emanating from Sarina, Vahn unhesitantly wrapped his arms around Usalia's petite frame before leaning back and closing his eyes. She was also wearing what appeared to be a school swimsuit, but, instead of the traditionally tame variation worn by Sarina, Usalia's was pure white and noticeably transparent. In other words, it was basically just her normal outfit without the stockings, overcoat, and mantle...

"Being a mother is hard, plip..."

Nodding his head in affirmation, Vahn hugged Usalia a little closer as he said, "Don't worry. You're doing fine. It's okay to rely on us. We're all one big family, after all..."

With a ruddy hue spreading through her cheeks, Usalia manipulated her ears to gently smack Vahn in the face. Despite this, he just continued to smile as he nestled closer to her and said, "You're cute when you're embarrassed..."

Feeling something poke against her bottom, Usalia's ears briefly stood on end as the color of her face became even redder. Then, despite Sarina eyeing her like a hawk, she adjusted her position so that she was sitting directly atop Vahn's bulge before saying, "Wash me..." with a serious expression on her face.

Though he made sure to avoid the more sensitive areas, Vahn obeyed Usalia's request with a casual smile on his face. At the same time, Usalia took advantage of his movements to discreetly grind her bottom against his bulge. Thanks to a bit of magic, Sarina and Nono remained completely unaware of this. Only Hime seemed to suspect, but, considering she had become the Guardian of the onsen, it would be stranger if she hadn't noticed...

Fortunately, even though he could have arranged something, Usalia wasn't nearly as shameless as Seraphina. She was pretty much always in heat, but, instead of demanding he take her then and there, she was willing to wait until they were alone. Of course, the moment that happened, there was very little he could do to stop her from pouncing on him like a ravenous rabbit...

...

Unaware of the scene taking place at the Sage Dragon's Hearth, Black Rabbit was feeling downcast as she accompanied Asuka, Yo, and Calico Cat in the bath. She wanted to tell Vahn about what the members of Fores Garo, the Community founded by Galdo, were up to. Unfortunately, due to the Geass Roll and the conditions of the Gift Game, none of them could spread the information since it was the chip being wagered.

"Are you okay...?"

Seeing Black Rabbit blowing bubbles in the water, Yo approached her with a concerned expression on her face. Asuka was also listening in, but, due to her upbringing, she had never been very good at comforting people. Thus, with Yo being a self-proclaimed animal lover, Asuka elected to leave the brooding bunny girl to a 'professional'.

"Oh, don't mind me...I'm just feeling a little frustrated. What kind of monster would kidnap and then kill the children they are keeping hostage? It just annoys me so much...!"

Ignoring the water that had splashed onto her face, Yo sat down next to Black Rabbit, an ostensibly serious look on her face as she hugged her knees and said, "Don't worry...we'll make him pay..."

Tearing up slightly, Black Rabbit resisted the urge to hug the adorable girl attempting to comfort her. Instead, she balled her hands into fists, her hair turning a pale shade of pink as she exclaimed, "That's right...!"

...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Momoiro be like, "I will earn a chapter all for myself! Just you wait...!"','Vahn really knows how to pander to his women...','Absolutely shameless...!"

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Chương 2100: Care

Sensing the arrival of Fenrir shortly after midnight, Vahn followed her with his perception before manifesting an additional copy of himself when she reached the children's room. She didn't want pups of her own but that hadn't stopped her from developing a fondness for cute things.

"How was it...?"

Wrapping his arms around his beloved Vanargandr without any resistance, Vahn nestled his face into the space between Fenrir's ears as she leaned into him and answered, "Everyone seems to be behaving."

"Mmm...that's good..."

Taking advantage of the fact she was always around 20cm shorter than he was, Vahn picked up Fenrir's body whilst simultaneously elevating himself a few centimeters above the floor. She liked being held, so, even after they had checked each of the cribs, he carried her over to a nearby sofa so they could cuddle. When she wasn't accompanying him, she generally spent the night inside the children's room so the sofa had been specially prepared for relaxation.

Enjoying being the little spoon, Fenrir nestled as close as possible to her Master as she asked, "Did you enjoy your evening with Seraphina? She didn't cause too much trouble, did she...?"

Issuing a soft chuckle, Vahn proceeded to gently caress Fenrir's exposed abdomen as he answered, "It was a pleasant experience..." before following it up with, "Nothing out of the ordinary..."

"Mmm..."

Placing her hand overtop her Master's, Fenrir guided his index finger to her belly button before closing her eyes with a contented look on her face. She enjoyed moments like this even more than when they made passionate love to each other. When she looked back on the past, she sometimes wondered why she even felt the need to cross the line. Relaxing like this felt far more personal and intimate than sex.

Though he wasn't reading her mind, Vahn was vaguely aware of Fenrir's thoughts thanks to the connection they shared. Thus, rather than rile her up, he allowed his consciousness to gradually slip away as his hand continued to gently caress the velvety smooth skin around her navel...

...

After a marginally uneventful evening, Vahn awoke early in the morning to prepare breakfast and help look after the kids. They were pretty temperamental in the morning, and, due to her nightly activities, Usalia wasn't much of a morning person. She would just lay back on the sofa in her adult form, absentmindedly breastfeeding anything that was handed to her before subsequently taking a nap the moment everything had calmed down.

Vahn found the scene of Usalia fatigued and buried in their children to be one of the most adorable sights he had ever witnessed. Her small size and the inordinately fluffy nature of her kittens caused them to resemble a ball of fluff with Usalia's head poking out. It was also one of the only times she was together with all the children at the same time, so, while a part of him wanted to take her place, Vahn just saved the image as a memory fragment without disturbing them.

While that was going on, another version of Vahn helped Sarina and Nono prepare for the day by making sure they washed up before brushing their hair. Nono was surprisingly the more difficult of the two, as, despite being a relatively quiet, reserved, and notably shy young lady, she was the type that refused to get out of bed until Vahn had literally picked her up and carried her to the sink.

Though others might be troubled by such behavior, Vahn knew it was basically just Nono's way of having him spoil her without directly requesting it. She enjoyed being pampered and taken care of, and, at one point in time, even slipped up by sleepily calling him Papa. This event left Vahn feeling a little guilty, but, rather than allow it to bother him, he just affectionately caressed her head without drawing attention to it. Thus, as far as he knew, Nono wasn't even aware of the rather adorable slip.

"That wasn't sixty seconds. Start over..."

Groaning in the characteristic manner of a young and slightly disobedient young girl, Sarina rolled her eyes before picking up her toothbrush and starting over. She had once asked what the point of brushing her teeth before breakfast was. That ended up being a big mistake, as, later that day, Vahn spent the better part of three hours teaching them about the risks of improper dental hygiene. This included a number of detailed visuals, so, even though she found it annoying, Sarina still brushed and flossed at least three times a day.

In reality, the people of the Divine Realm didn't actually have to worry about such things. Vahn just didn't want the girls to neglect personal care and proper hygiene as they were some of the most important aspects of mental stability. The moment you began thinking that taking care of yourself was too troublesome, you were already on the path towards self-esteem issues and a whole host of other problems.

After counting to eighty instead of sixty, Sarina spit into the sink before rinsing her teeth and going, "Aaaaaaah~!" so that Vahn could check. He did this by wearing a pair of gloves and using the same wooden stick the girls used when conducting the check-ups of others. After all, consistency was one of the most important building blocks for rearing children into respectable adults.

"Good job. Now, go downstairs. Breakfast is already ready."

Ruffling the girl's hair, Vahn sent Sarina off with a smile before demanifesting the moment she left the bathroom. At the same time, another version of himself was still struggling with Nono's hair as she tossed and tumbled whenever she wasn't sleeping with someone else. He had tried to curb this behavior by getting her to sleep with a large plushie and a body pillow but she could be remarkably obstinate about certain things.

"You slept for ten hours. How are you still tired...?"

With half-lidded eyes and a toothbrush dangling from her mouth, Nonu just replied with a cursory "Nn..." before continuing to slowly brush her teeth. This left Vahn feeling a little helpless as he knew she hadn't been having nightmares. He made sure of that by tucking her in tightly every night and transplanting a bit of calming energy into her mind whenever he gave her a goodnight kiss on her forehead. This was primarily to prevent her from coming to his room, a behavior that had increased in frequency to the point where she would come knocking on his door between 2-3 times a week.

Exhaling a sigh, Vahn said, "Turn around..." before grabbing the toothbrush from Nono's hands. In response, her half-lidded eyes closed fully as she promptly opened her mouth wide. She had been brushing the same side for the last three minutes, so, in an effort to speed things up, Vahn gently cradled Nono's jaw with his left hand while dutifully cleaning each of her teeth. There were some who would consider this an intimate act, but, thanks to his god-like dexterity and his propensity to practice as a Dentist for the No Names, Vahn was able to complete the process without incident.

"Good girl. Now, spit into the sink."

Since she had previously spit on him, Vahn made sure to remind Nono where to aim whenever she was in her muddleheaded state. Then, taking advantage of the fact time flowing much faster in her bathroom than outside, he spent the better part of an hour fixing her hair before finally sending her away with a wry yet affectionate smile.

Though it could be troublesome at times, Vahn had always enjoyed caring for others. He wasn't just a lover to his women. He was also their personal trainer, hairdresser, masseur, therapist, and pretty much anything else they needed him to be. When he became a father, this aspect of his character became even more prominent. So much so that he would actually feel 'off' if he wasn't taking care of at least three different people.

Fortunately, Vahn had quite a number of high-maintenance girls in his life. Seraphina, in particular, would be a nightmare for anyone without an ungodly level of tolerance. She wasn't afraid to make use of every aspect of his character, so, at times, he would spend upwards of eleven hours styling her hair, doing her makeup, and providing various spa treatments. She behaved like an excessively spoiled princess, but, in the end, she was 'his' spoiled princess...

...

Though it was possible to end an evening on the highest of notes, whether or not it was a success depended exclusively on how a person felt the following morning. There were countless examples of people having the night of their life only to wake up the next day regretting their very existence. Thus, to smoothly transition the previous evening into a wondrous day, Vahn awoke Seraphina with a surprise back massage.

"Mmm~?"

Opening her eyes, Seraphina was tempted to complain about having to wake up less than six hours after she had fallen asleep, but, before the words could reach her lips, a pleasant sensation spread through her entire body. Her wings, tail, and horns were still present from the previous evening so Vahn was, very carefully, cleaning them with a microfiber cloth and specialized oils that would bring out the luster and shine of each.

"Good morning to you too, sweetheart."

Perking up the moment she heard Vahn call her sweetheart, Seraphina began to playfully kick her legs while crossing her arms beneath her chin. At the same time, she snaked her tail into the back of his shirt before bringing it around to the front of his body and tracing it along each of his well-defined muscles.

Shaking his head, Vahn spread a thread of energy into Seraphina's leathery yet satiny smooth wing in order to prompt it to open. She had already grown accustomed to letting him do whatever he wanted at such times, so, while most people might offer some form of resistance, Seraphina began to hum a cheerful tune as her tail continued to wander and caress his body. This continued for the better part of three hours, but, thanks to time shenanigans, they were still able to head down and join everyone else for breakfast...

...

"Our contract with the No Names may have come to an end but you can still visit them whenever you want. I'm not going to keep you away from your friends. That would be pretty hypocritical of me considering Black Rabbit basically lives here..."

Though she had already expected such a response, Sarina exhaled a sigh of relief the moment Vahn answered her question. She didn't get along with everyone but she had come to enjoy the attention she received from the younger members of the No Names. They looked up to her quite a bit so she would have been sad if she weren't allowed to visit.

"What a relief. I mean, what would those brats do without us? Isn't that right, Nono-chan~?"

Despite having awoken fully the moment she tasted Vahn's home-cooked strawberry pancakes, Nono simply offered a polite smile in response to Sarina's statement. She had grown accustomed to the latter's braggadocious nature, so, unless they were talking about something important, she typically didn't contribute much to conversations.

With the corner of her smile twitching, Sarina decided to just pretend Nono agreed with her as she added, "Besides, that dumb boy is completely useless without someone to look after him. I honestly don't know how he can be the Leader of a Community. You would think he would grow a backbone after becoming strong enough to level a hill with his magic."

Recalling how powerful Jin had become, Sarina was honestly a little jealous. Fortunately, he was still a pushover so she was still able to tease him as much as she wanted. As for why this was important, even she didn't know. It just felt right.

Though he chuckled in response to Sarina's remark, Vahn still gently chided her, saying, "Now, now. That's no way to talk about someone who has helped you with your studies. Jin might be lacking in a number of categories but he's still a kind, earnest, and hardworking young man. Try not to tease him too much, okay?"

Nodding her in understanding, Sarina offered a cutesy, "Hai, Hai~!" before picking up a piece of sausage and biting into it. There was no greater meaning behind this action, but, for some reason, Vahn couldn't help feeling sorry for his young protege...

...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'I need a longcat Fenrir plushie in my life...','Vahn might be an irredeemable harem protagonist but he is still a considerate person xD...','Oof...')

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