Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Chapter 2028: Release

"So? What do you intend to do from here on? You know my relationships with women aren't exactly normal. I will do my best to care for you. I will provide you everything you need, keep you safe, and, at times like this, I will dote on you as much as you require. However, at the end of the day, I cannot promise to love you as much as you want, need, or deserve..."

Not expecting to hear such words, especially at a time when she could barely even move her legs, Jaina just looked up at Vahn with an impassioned yet stupefied expression on her face. He was a lot more skilled than she had anticipated, and, though there was a sharp pain near the very beginning, it wasn't an exaggeration to say Vahn had exceeded every expectation she had about the relations between men and women. She even got the impression he could turn her stupid if he really wanted to, yet, at no point during the process did she ever feel like he was trying to dominate or make her submit to his will. Instead, he had started off exceedingly gentle, only increasing his pace when she sincerely wanted more...

After more than a minute of consideration, Jaina just laid her head against Vahn's chest, whispering, "I don't care...matters for the future can wait till the future. All I know is that I feel happier right now than I've ever felt in the past. So long as you don't begin actively avoiding me, I don't mind keeping things casual between us. A lot of my sisters have lived for thousands of years without being able to experience moments like this. Even if it was only a few times a year, I bet they would still be envious of our relationship..."

Remembering all of her sisters, a dangerous thought manifested within Jaina's mind, but, before it could mature, she shook it from her mind before staring up at Vahn and adding, "What I'm trying to say is that I'll be fine with the way things are even if a few thousand years pass. Just make sure you remember one important thing, okay...?"

Adopting an affectionate smile, Vahn pulled Jaina a little closer before saying, "Tell me what it is and I promise to never forget it..."

Though her cheeks became ruddier in response to his touch, Jaina managed to maintain a serious expression on her face as she stated, "Rabbits can die from loneliness...and being forgotten is even worse than death. I don't mind if you see me as a horny bunny. Even if you just want to have sex, I'll be happy so long as you come and visit me..."

Blinking in surprise, Vahn was unable to prevent the smile on his face from growing as he internally mused, ("It's truly amazing how adorable some girls can be...the real question is whether or not she is doing this intentionally or by pure instinct...").

Deciding it wasn't all that important to ascertain that particular truth, Vahn lowered his hands until he was cupping Jaina's small yet impeccably soft posterior before answering, "Of course. I won't be able to stop by every day but there's no way I could neglect such an adorable creature. I'm actually looking forward to it quite a bit...also, even if you were a thousand times more perverted, I'm sure I could handle it..."

With X and Altria lying at his sides, each wearing contented expressions despite the fact they were in a disheveled mess, Vahn's words weren't an exaggeration. His most recent 'awakening' had even affected his prowess in the bedroom, as, even without the girls telling him what they wanted him to do, the cells in their body produced a symphony of sound and desire. So long as he listened closely, he could even discover things about his partners that they might be wholly unaware of...

"Myuuunnn...!?"

Though she was about to say something, a fresh layer of moisture built within Jaina's amethyst eyes as a pleasurable tremble ran through her body. The culprit responsible for this reaction was Vahn's index and middle fingers pressing a nerve located to the right of her rabbit-like tail. This caused the pure white tuft to twitch, and, though she had only recently calmed down, Jaina felt as though a fire had been ignited near her butt, quickly spreading through the rest of her body.

With an almost pained expression on her face, Jaina placed her hands atop Vahn's chest, almost as if she were pleading, before mewling, "I want it..." in an impassioned tone. This caused a discernibly teasing smile to develop across Vahn's face, but, before he could even ask what it was she wanted, Jaina made her desire transparently clear, unabashedly stating, "I want your big dick to pound my bunny cunny until it remembers your shape..."

Taken aback by the statement, the smile on Vahn's face turned into a slightly incredulous look until Jaina averted her eyes bashfully to the side and whispered, "You said you wouldn't mind if I were a thousand times more perverted...I wanted to try it at least once..."

Unable to restrain the urge, a borderline guffaw emanated from Vahn's throat as he threw his head back and laughed without inhibition. This caused the red that had suffused through Jaina's cheeks to shift into a luminous crimson. Fortunately, just as she felt as though her extreme embarrassment might consume her, Vahn looked down at her with an almost wolfish grin as he said, "I'm starting to regret not coming to you first...you're an unbelievably adorable woman..."

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Though he would much rather deal with his personal little bunny rabbit, it was only a few days after the fall of Jahad that Vahn decided to pay Headon a visit. He could have called the eldritch rabbit to him, but, having already reached a consensus with the residents of the Little Garden, it was time he begins preparing for their departure.

"How did you enter this place...?"

Not expecting Vahn to suddenly appear within the Tower's Core Room, a location that was more so the ruins of a massive altar than anything else, obvious shock could be seen in Headon's cyan-blue eyes. He had given Vahn virtually unchecked authority within the Tower, but, if he wanted to enter places like this, he still needed permission. The Core Room was also located within the non-existent medium isolating the Tower from the outside, so, even if Vahn knew of its existence, he shouldn't be able to come and go at his leisure...

Raising his hand in a pacifying gesture, Vahn casually explained, "My power has grown beyond what you can comprehend. Rather than question how I got here, what you should be questioning is what brought me here. To that, I would answer as such. The time to close our contract has come. Though I will require you to immediately reincarnate, I am prepared to sever the contract binding you to the Tower right here and now."

Though it was difficult to read the expressions of a creature whose only facial feature was a slit that accommodated both its mouth and eyes, Vahn could still make out the excitement and anticipation contained within Headon's gaze. There was also a predatory glimmer, but, even if the beast decided to bare its fangs the moment it was freed, Vahn was confident in his ability to cut it down.

"I see! This is spectacular news! Hahahahahahahaha~!"

Seemingly unable to control himself, the slit on Headon's mouth opened to reveal a toothy maw set with hundreds of impossibly sharp teeth. He would finally be freed after more than fourteen-billion-years of service so it was difficult for him not to feel excited. For a brief moment, even the agonizing hunger that had accompanied him throughout his entire existence seemed manageable, so, while it was true he desperately wanted to devour Vahn, he was willing to restrain himself in order to assure his freedom.

With the Law of Identity narrating the eldritch entity's thoughts, Vahn couldn't help shaking his head, a wry smile on his face as he suggested, "We should move to the Altar of Ascension. Once I've severed the contract binding you to the Tower, you'll need to activate the altar immediately. If you attempt to delay, even for a moment, I will completely erase you from existence. Understood?"

Recovering from his laughing fit, Headon grasped around his throat, almost as if here were fixing an invisible tie before answering, "Yes. I understand. I've been awaiting this day for billions of years. I'm not going to jeopardize my life and freedom at the very last moment."

Nodding his head in approval, Vahn didn't resist when Headon pulled out his dual-orbed staff and teleported them both to the 200th Floor's Altar of Ascension. This was yet another set of ruins, but, unlike the desolate wasteland surrounding the Core Room, the Altar of Ascension was surrounded by an endless expanse of space, filled with stars. It was the sight Rachel had undoubtedly dreamed of as a young girl, but, due to her sociopathic nature, she had to settle with the skyline of his Realm since she simply couldn't be trusted not to endanger herself and others.

"Is there anything you require of me?"

Shifting his attention away from the admittedly breathtaking veil of stars, Vahn met Headon's gaze before answering, "I would suggest you stand at the middle of the altar. You'll be less inclined to do anything foolish that way..."

"Shishishishi..."

Though he had already resolved himself not to do such a thing, Headon couldn't deny that he was 'very' tempted. Thus, rather than complaining about Vahn's apparent inability to trust in his words, Headon proceeded to the center of the stone altar before standing with his hands behind his back.

Nodding his head, Vahn produced a Fate-Severing Knife from his Inventory. He could now sever a person's fate using his own means, but, as part of the contract with Headon, he had agreed to use a Fate-Severing Knife. If he attempted to use a different means, he would be in violation of the terms they had agreed upon, and, as a result, he would have no choice but to put Headon down when the latter transformed into Gluttony and attempted to consume him.

Vahn had always been a man of his word, so, even if it was ultimately a waste of OP, it was a small price to pay compared to compromising his integrity. Thus, without any hesitation whatsoever, he swiped the Fate-Severing Knife towards Headon, saying, "I wish you well in your future endeavors. Try not to let your gluttonous aspects dictate how you live. In higher realms, there are a number of beings infinitely more powerful than you. Don't lose your life the moment you reincarnate..."

Though it was hard to describe what he was truly feeling, the one thing Headon knew for certain was that his contracts had been canceled. It was like countless chains had been removed from his body, and, for a brief moment, he felt as though he might float away due to how light he felt.

"So this is what it feels like to be free...amazing..."

As much as he wanted to give Headon the time to adapt to his newfound freedom, Vahn's domain immediately spread through the area as he asked, "Aren't you forgetting something? Do not try my patience, Sin of Gluttony."

Coming to his senses in response to the terrifying aura radiating from Vahn's body, Headon looked towards the former before performing a courteous bow and saying, "Thank you. If fate allows, our paths will cross again. Until then, I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors, Your Imperial Majesty."

Since he was literally on the cusp of achieving his most heartfelt desire, Headon used every bit of his willpower to restrain his urge to devour Vahn and rampage throughout the Tower. There were few things he desired more than the complete and utter destruction of the place that had served as his prison for the last fourteen-billion-years, but, among them, departing the Tower behind was at the very top. Thus, rather than risk everything on a course of action that might result in his erasure, Headon held out till the very end, a toothy grin developing across his face as his body broke down into countless motes of bluish-white light...

"Farewell..."

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Jaina might be a pervert but she is also quite the realist...','Vahn has always been weak to dirty talk xD...','Sayonara hunger-bunny...')