Now that he had a better understanding of Arika’s intent, Vahn explained his own to her, including his intentions to become a deterrent. This subtly changed the dynamic in their relationship, as, due to his desire not to be directly associated with any nation, Vahn would continue to act as he pleased when the situation called for it. He would …

Though it was called a suite, the lodging Shiori guided them to ended up being a relatively simple dwelling with two six tatami rooms, a foyer area where shoes could be stored, a simple kitchenette, and a small bathroom. It was also sparsely populated with furnishings, but, as simple was better on some occasions, Vahn was quite fond of the …

With the strongest monsters ranging between 300~650 BP, on the high end, the journey toward Nyandoma had proceeded without incident. The only tense moment was when Asuna had to go relieve herself, forcing Vahn to stand on the opposite side of the bush with a wry smile on his face. She didn’t seem to care that Arika and Fenrir were …

Feeling greatly refreshed, Vahn emerged from the Captain’s quarters with Fenrir and Medusa close behind. The former had shown up while he was being pampered by Medusa, her arrival marking a shift from peaceful relaxation to far more ‘affectionate’ cuddling. Now, Vahn was feeling energetic and completely revitalized, more than ready to face whatever the Record would throw at him …

Due to the existence of a seemingly infinite number of Magical Beasts and countless ruins, two of the most lucrative professions within Mundus Magicus included becoming a Mercenary, hunting both people and monsters, or an Adventurer, completing quests and commissions for the various research institutions and academies. Though it required a considerable amount of strength to rise through the ranks, …

As one of the closest countries near Ostia, the first destination Arika had decided upon was one of the nine Holy Lands, the Sacred City of Light, Nyandoma. It was a land predominately inhabited by members of the various Demihuman Cat Tribes, and, as its names implied, it was an area under the protection of the Great Spirit of Light, …

Before Fenrir could become too excited, Vahn distracted her by ruffling her hair, eliciting a happy ‘Ehehe~’ from her in the process. At the same time, he looked towards the half-asleep Asuna, who, without the support of her mother, would have fallen down. It was obvious both she and Arika had stayed up late, but, due to her age, she …

Following the rather eventful dinner, Vahn returned to his room with Medusa following close behind. She was in a rather dour mood so he would need to cheer her up a bit before retiring for the evening. Tonight was one of the last nights they would be ‘alone’ together, so, despite having a lot of things on his mind, he …

Though there was a spacious dining hall that could have easily sat more than a thousand people without any issues, Vahn had taken the liberty to repurpose one of the smaller rooms nearest the kitchen into a ‘family-sized’ dining room. He felt it was depressing to sit in such a massive hall with so few people, so, after discussing the …

In order to complete Ana’s treatment, Vahn ultimately accepted her offer to reside within one of the many empty rooms of the palace. There were a number of things he was curious about, but, more than anything else, he wanted to bait out Cosmos Entelecheia. He would not allow them to bring Ostia to ruin, as, despite its flaws, it …