Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Though she wasn't sure what she expected to find, Eva felt a little sad that, with the exception of a few expensive pieces of casual wear, everything in the wardrobe was exactly the same. There were more than twenty of the same style blouses, skirts, and stockings, almost as if it was intended to be some kind of uniform. As for the drawer containing more 'delicate' clothing, every bra and panty set was identical, the only variation being a very slight color difference.

Releasing a sigh, Eva tossed aside the panties she had stretched out before making her way to the back of the closet and placing her hand on a hidden panel. She had noticed the closet wasn't nearly as deep as the apartment was side, and, as expected, the back wall of the closet opened to reveal a rather sizeable armory. There was an entire wall lined with various firearms, and, after pressing a few buttons, Eva wasn't surprised to find a handful of Japanese katanas, an ornate nodachi, and several hundred neatly arranged throwing knives.

After running her finger along the spine of the nodachi, Eva turned her attention towards a few sets of peculiar ceramic body armor. They looked rather plain at a glance, but, after spending so much time with Vahn, Eva could tell they were high-quality just from the 'feeling' they gave off. She was even tempted to wear one of the breastplates, but, noticing they were tailored for a very specific build, she couldn't help but stare at her burgeoning assets before releasing a sigh.

Though she had developed a lot compared to her past self, Eva still felt like she was lagging behind both Arika and Theo. She appreciated the fact that Vahn didn't seem to mind her appearance in the slightest, but, after hundreds of years of occupying a child's body, Eva was eager to fully mature. As for the reason why, though she would never admit it, Eva was actually more than a little intimidated by Vahn's size. She knew he would be gentle, but, whenever she imagined them having sex, Eva was unable to shake the impression that she was basically going to be impaled until her body matched his shape...

Feeling a shudder run through her body, Eva exited the hidden compartment, closing it behind her before entering the Master Bedroom. Then, feeling a little tired, she decided to plop face down on the bed. She immediately recognized a familiar and nostalgic aroma that brought a small smile to her face, but, before she could doze off with a contented look on her face, a sigh escaped Eva's lips as she felt a small trickle gradually dampening her panties.

Deciding it would be crossing the line to do something on someone else's bed, Eva lazily rolled to the side of the bed before rising and heading towards the bathroom. Vahn had indulged her to the point that just thinking about him was enough to make her body react. Trying to suppress it didn't seem to work, causing her a considerable amount of frustration, so Eva decided she would 'resolve' the problem before it got out of hand.

After locking the bathroom door and erecting several layers of magical protection, Eva stripped out of her clothes before filling the bath using magic. Then, from within one of the interspatial bracelets Vahn had gifted her, Eva pulled out a number of different shampoos and oils, the majority of which matched the kinds used by her idiotic fiance to cleanse her hair and body. Using other types made her feel as though she hadn't cleaned properly, so, prior to her departure, Eva had Vahn stock her accessories with enough supplies to last for well over a year.

Once everything was in its place, including a number of fragrant candles, Eva inhaled a deep breath before releasing it as an exasperated sigh. She then submerged herself in the but, enjoying the hot water for a few moments before placing her hand atop her abdomen. In response, a peculiar magic circle spread beneath her navel, it's structure unlike anything that existed in both Mundus Magicus and Mundus Vetus.

Though she was certain he knew about it, Eva had kept it a secret that she reverse-engineered the method Vahn had used on her Memory Fragment to emulate having sex. Her original intent was to use it in order to prepare her body for when they finally became one, so, whenever Vahn was busy attending other matters, Eva used a memory manipulation magic based on the Phantasmagoria to replay her memories. At the same time, she activated the magical formation on her abdomen, her body trembling in from a pleasure that made her toes curl...

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With a glowering expression on her face, a young woman with short black hair, equally black eyes, and a large suitcase could be seen jumping between the tops of buildings and dashing through the sky as she raced through downtown Tokyo. Her passage was noticed by several people, but, as the first generation cell phone had only hit the market three months prior, looking similar to a brick, the woman wasn't concerned about having her picture taken. Instead, she was focused on returning to her apartment, as, despite none of the items inside being irreplaceable, the idea of someone going through her stuff incensed her greatly.

Moments prior, the woman had been preparing to board a plane to northern Iraq. Though it wasn't exactly her profession, many underground communities recognized her as a bounty hunter and an assassin. Her specialization was dealing with monsters and immortal creatures, but, if the client was willing to pay a handsome amount, she wasn't against purging a few corrupt politicians. It was how she supported her current lifestyle, and, ever since Japan joined the stock market in the 1940s, she had been using her earnings to build an expansive stock portfolio that currently accounted for well over a ten-billion Japanese Yen.

Since banks couldn't be trusted, especially in her line of work, the woman generally kept upwards of forty-percent of her savings in physical currency and precious metal, dividing them between one of seven safehouses. Most of these were protected by holy barriers and special wards that even skilled Mages would struggle to break, as, due to the nature of her 'magic', conventional spells, regardless of whether or not they were Eastern or Western Magic, simply had no effect. The only practical way to break through her barrier was to use Ki, but, if that were the case, she would have been able to sense the barrier being destroyed.

Though she couldn't speak for the residents of Mundus Magicus, the woman knew there were less than ten people in the entire world who should be able to trespass her barrier. Among those ten, a total of seven were her acquaintances, so, while she didn't particularly get along with any of them, she was compelled to see what they were up to. She owed a great debt to some of them, so, if they needed her help, she was honor-bound to lend a hand in their time of need.

With this thought in mind, the woman closed the distance between Niigata and Minato in less than ten minutes. She could have covered the 190km distance even faster, but, in order to avoid passing through the territories of various groups and organizations, she needed to take a scenic route. She also wanted to avoid drawing too much attention to herself, so, after approaching within five blocks of her apartment, she chose to walk the remaining distance like a normal pedestrian.

Seeing the residence that had served as her 'home' for more than a decade, the Japanese woman inhaled a deep breath to steel herself before approaching the entrance. To her surprise, the barrier was completely undamaged, and, even after spreading her senses through the apartment, she was unable to sense any signs of life. This caused her a great deal of confusion, but, after a minute or so of standing at the entrance of her apartment, the woman noticed there was a peculiar 'nothingness' that was almost impossible to sense unless you were very familiar with the building's layout.

Realizing the implications behind the anomaly, a vicious look spread across the woman's face as she activated one of the barrier's functions. This caused the barrier to expand like a bubble, and, though there were a number of people within its area of influence, they all showed confused expressions on their faces before detouring outside and around the barrier. Those closest the apartment even felt a little dizzy, and, as if forgetting what they were doing, they lazily walked away without noticing that the young woman had pulled out a pair of black katanas with peculiar glowing edges...

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After tending to her condition, Eva had half her face submerged in the water, a deadpan expression on her face as she absentmindedly blew bubbles. She couldn't help but think about the condition of her body, as, with each passing day, her desire to return to Mundus Magicus only intensified. She felt like a part of herself was missing ever since she departed from Vahn, and, though she could remedy her condition temporarily, it always came back with a vengeance...

Deciding she would need to 'punish' her fiance when she returned, Eva languidly extricated herself from the hot water with a sigh. She felt too lazy to wear her clothes immediately, so, after looking around at the rather simple bathroom for a few moments, she made her way over to the mirror to check the medicine cabinet. The only thing inside was a toothbrush, some floss, and a half-empty tube of toothpaste, but, considering the nature of the person that lived inside, this wasn't really a surprise.

Eva had hoped that her former colleague would have found a man to settle down with during the 351 years they hadn't seen each other, but, based on the wardrobe and fully stocked armory, it was safe to say she was wholly focused on her work. Her undergarments were a dead giveaway, as, even if the chances of them meeting someone were slim, most women liked to wear stylish panties 'just in case'. Instead of following this logic, the woman in question wore simple cotton panties without any embellishments to speak of...

Since she was intending to invite the woman to come with her, Eva couldn't help but release a very long and drawn-out sigh. Given the nature of both the woman and Vahn, it was virtually impossible to prevent 'something' from happening between them. The former was excessively loyal, and, once it was discovered that she and Vahn were going to be married, Eva could see the woman following them around like a servant or attendant. She would undoubtedly loathe Vahn in the beginning, but, after spending enough time with him, it was 'very' easy to imagine the woman pledging herself to his service...

Knowing the woman had an even more tragic past than herself, Eva was unable to prevent another sigh from escaping her lips as she bent down to retrieve her panties. At that exact same moment, a crashing sound erupted from behind her, and, though she caught by surprise, Eva still managed to retrieve the lacy fabric as she used Shundo to leap to the further wall, squatting on its surface as if it were flat ground. A layered magical circle squirreled around her forearm like a gauntlet, but, seeing who had entered the bathroom, a slightly incredulous look spread across her face as she dissipated the gathered energy.

Matching Eva's expression, the short-haired Japanese woman stared back at the young girl with a considerable amount of confusion visible in her steely black eyes. She felt the young woman was very familiar to her, but, considering that person had been absent for hundreds of years, it took a bit of time for her brain to reconcile the truth. In fact, it wasn't until Eva smiled back at her, a wry smile on her face as she said, "Long time no see, Karin..." that the woman came to her senses.

Hearing the familiar voice, a shudder passed through the woman's body as the swords in her hand slipped from her grasp. Tears began to well up in her eyes against her will, morphing her generally expressionless face into one of unspoken grief and considerable relief as she tentatively asked, "Is that really you...Evangeline-sama...?"

Before answering, Eva activated her personalized [REquip] system, donning a similar outfit to the one she wore hundreds of years prior. Then, with a wry smile on her face, she attempted to issue an apology to the dark-haired woman, but, before she could form the words, the latter nearly tackled her to the ground, tears streaming down her face as she cried, "Evangeline-sama! Waahhhhh...!!"

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'It seems that Eva has been trained well (OwO)...','Ah, the era preceding cell phones and the internet...fun times...','Just give up, Eva. You are well aware of what you've gotten yourself into xD...')

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