With the fragment of Altrouge dealt with, Vahn turned his attention to Arcueid who, at this point, had collapsed onto the ground. Only a few seconds had passed since the time he forcibly pulled the malignant energy from her body but having fragments of your spirit forcibly separated was one of the most painful things imaginable. So as not to …

Despite her words, Vahn could see that Arcueid would need a bit of time to truly make up her mind. Fortunately, she would be in the care of the Ivory Castle’s residents so it shouldn’t take long for her to reconcile her emotions. For now, his main priority was alleviating the symptoms of her curse and, as tantalizing an opportunity …

Though Arcueid didn’t like to speak much herself, she still enjoyed listening to people, especially when it didn’t require her to contribute to the conversation. Once, in what now felt like the distant past, she had started to open up to others but, just as she found something that made her happy, it was almost immediately taken from her. This …

Vahn was somewhat disappointed with how things ended but he didn’t let it get him down as, in the grand scheme of eternity, more battles would come. For now, coming to an accord with the powerful Vampire Princess before him was more important as, even without Alaya explaining the details, it was obvious she pulled her power directly from the …

Taking advantage of the fact that Arcueid had basically sealed them off in her own little world, Vahn didn’t hesitate to release the Light-Elemental Star at close range. He wasn’t worried about destroying the Hanging Gardens and, even if something unexpected happened, Alaya would ensure the safety of everyone within. Arcueid, sensing the overwhelming energy contained within the golf-ball-sized sphere …

With the time dilation of the Projection, Vahn was able to enjoy his time in the Menagerie with barely an hour passing in the real world. There, he continued gently stroking the sleeping Semiramis who, after falling asleep, curled up in his arms. He found this vulnerable version of herself adorable but, as all goods things were want to do, …

Several hours after his arrival in the Menagerie, Vahn, covered in sweat not his own, lay with his back against a veritable mountain of pillows, the bodies of his companions serving as a blanket with their body heat permeating through him. For a normal person, this would undoubtedly be uncomfortable but, as he could easily press a few hundred-thousand kilograms, …

Despite having chosen to live in isolation, Semiramis was able to maintain the interior of the Hanging Gardens using various different types of golems. She also kept a skilled Homunculi on retainer to cook meals as, even with the choker provided to her by Vahn, she was the type that enjoyed indulging in delicious foods and rich wines. When Vahn …

After suffering six hours of Scáthach’s challenge, Vahn breathed a sigh of relief as, across from him, his demonic Shishou adorned her usual attire. At the same time, he sent a surge of his source energy outwards, shattering each of the needle-thick barbs while remarking, “If I had to guess the purpose of this challenge…you seem to be trying to …

While engaging in conversation with Touko back in her cottage, Vahn was also back in his workshop alongside Da Vinci and Sophia, the latter of whom was currently working on an airtight suit as she had recently taken an interest in outer space. Having succeeded in his prank, Vahn pulled out a small black orb from his Inventory, a smile …