Inner Voice: All Heroines Hear My Inner Voice Chapter 947 947: The humble Haruhime

"Is it over?" The moans of his goddess could no longer be heard. Allen could finally calm down a bit after waiting for over three hours.

"Eiji, you deserve to die!"

Remembering that the man who had engaged in intimacy with Freya for that long must have felt very happy and satisfied, hatred filled his heart again.

To Allen, the night breeze wasn't cold at all, but imagining the woman he loved being embraced by another man in bed, his heart felt incredibly cold.

Still, when he thought it would be advantageous if Eiji got out of the hotel and left his goddess. He could then meet his goddess under the pretense of ensuring her safety and stand guard by her side.

"You want me to die?"

Someone's voice sounded from behind him.

Allen was startled like a cat whose tail was stepped on and spun around at lightning speed, but his eyes widened when he saw Eiji already standing behind him with his hands in his pockets.

"Y-You! Since when have you been there?!"

Eiji gave Allen an amused look, "Ever since you started blabbering about me deserving to die. Tell me, Wildcat... is my Freya so pathetic that she needs a bodyguard like you to keep following her around like a stalker?"

Wildcat?

Stalker?

And from what Eiji said, he seemed to have known about his existence for a long time.

He even knew Syr was Freya! His goddess had been toyed with!

Allen felt humiliated, his face flushed with anger and the veins on his neck bulging. "Watch your mouth, bastard! Even if you're a god... Don't mention Freya-sama's name with that dirty mouth of yours! She doesn't belong to you, you're just one of the men who caught her attention. Once she gets bored, you will lose the right to touch and even talk to her!"

In normal cases, people in the lower world would not dare to say such things to a god.

But Freya's dogs seemed to be an exception. They would become aggressive and not hesitate to offend anyone who insulted their goddess.

At least from one of their viewpoints.

Especially Allen, he was easily provoked.

"Oh?" Eiji grinned and said, "I'm not sure if that's true. Syr–I mean Freya seems to really like me and is crazy about me. When we had sex before, she even kept saying my name in a beautiful voice."

Allen gripped his spear hard, his body trembling as if he was restraining himself from attacking him because of his goddess.

Eiji didn't seem to care and continued, "Maybe that's why you're so angry? As a level 6, your hearing must be very sharp to be able to hear the muffled sounds behind the wall. Heh... Do you have a hobby like that?"

Allen completely lost self-control. "DEATH!!!"

He shot off, his speed creating a small air explosion within the narrow alley. In Orario, he was also known as the fastest adventurer. His silver spear stabbed with deadly accuracy towards Eiji's heart.

Eiji's smile faded and his expression turned indifferent. For other adventurers including Ottar, Allen's movements were difficult to follow. But to his eyes, Allen's speed felt like slow motion in water.

Eiji didn't even bother to take out a weapon from his inventory. He simply took one hand from his pocket and extended his palm forward. Instantly, with him as the center, a pitch-black aura enveloped the alley and merged with the darkness of the night.

It was voracity energy.

*CRAAK!*

Allen's spear never reached its destination. It suddenly vanished as if consumed by the darkness at super high speed.

Before Allen could react, Eiji's hand had gripped his neck in the middle of the blow, halting the Level 6's entire momentum as if he had just slammed into a concrete wall.

"Kugh! You..."

Allen choked, he was having trouble breathing and flailed at Eiji's hand. However, his grip was so strong that he was left helpless.

How could that be!?

He was Level 6!

Although he had heard about Eiji's victory against a Level 5 in the tournament held by Ganesha Familia not long ago.

He had thought that as a god, Eiji still had limits to using his full power in the lower world. The fact that he could use his power so freely was not even normal. But Allen's anger had blinded his judgment.

He was far too impulsive.

Only now did he realize that Eiji's power exceeded level 6!

"Stupid cat..." Eiji's voice was like a whisper that sounded very close to Allen's ears, and it also sounded chilling, making him shudder.

Allen felt even more humiliated, but more than that, he panicked.

"L-Let go of me, Eiji... You can't kill me... Ughh! Freya-sama won't be happy..."

"Using Freya to threaten me? That won't work. Freya is now my woman, even if she's not satisfied, she'll have to adapt because from now on, no man will have anything to do with her except me."

Eiji's words were far too domineering.

Allen was furious, but his vision was starting to blur because he was running out of oxygen. This man truly intended to kill him.

Not only him, Ottar and the other Freya Familia members might be next. Eiji Seiya was quite the dangerous presence!

"Goodbye."

The words had barely left his lips before they were acted upon.

The ability known as Voracity activated instantly. Allen was unable to utter a sound; his voice was choked off as all his life force and vitality were forcefully drawn into Eiji's waiting palm. Within mere seconds, the body of Orario's swiftest adventurer began to desiccate and weaken.

With a single, potent squeeze that snapped his neck, Eiji released his hold. Allen's lifeless form tumbled onto the grimy ground, casting an unsettling silence over the alleyway.

In the encroaching darkness, the only visible gleam came from Eiji's pair of golden eyes, radiating a sinister luminescence.

[Now, you truly resemble a major villain, host.]

"Miss System, you must be jesting. I am still far too lenient to be labeled a villain."

He brushed nonexistent dust from his shoulders, regarding the corpse below with a languid expression.

"I remain a kind and merciful protagonist. As evidence, I did not prolong Allen's agony and allowed him a swift end."

Miss System's lips twitched, incredulous.

Could that act truly be described as gentle and merciful?

Her host had clearly derived considerable amusement from Allen. He had subjected him to torment, leaving him feeling as wretched as an unwitting participant in an NTR scenario, only to kill him out of sheer boredom.

"Alright, it is time to collect my beautiful fox."

Or rather, Haruhime, who was a Renard. Her race was among the most elusive in the Danmachi world, found exclusively in the distant Far East, a world away from Orario.

Eiji knew that Haruhime had endured immense hardship to reach Orario.

[Haruhime originated from the esteemed Sanjouno family, attendants to the Amaterasu court. Around the age of eleven, she was falsely accused of consuming a sacred offering meant for a god. This enraged her father to the point of banishing her from the family.]

[Following her expulsion, she was taken in by an individual of the Pallum race. However, their journey took a perilous turn when they were ambushed by a monster, compelling the man to abandon Haruhime to her fate.]

[Left to fend for herself, the forsaken Haruhime was subsequently seized by bandits and trafficked to a brothel in Orario. It was there that her striking beauty and unique magical potential caught the eye of the Goddess Ishtar, who purchased her and integrated her into her familia.]

[Yet, this marked merely the onset of Haruhime's subsequent string of tragic experiences. Contrary to the typical reception of new members, she was subjected to training intended for prostitution within the Entertainment District.]

[Although, it was later revealed in the original narrative that Haruhime remained a virgin. She would invariably faint upon the sight of her male clients entering her chambers, thus never engaging in sexual services.]

[What an unfortunate soul. I shall rescue her and provide her with a comforting sanctuary!]

Many heroines listening to Haruhime's harrowing tale experienced a pang of sympathy.

Eiji's intention to liberate her from Ishtar's domain was indeed commendable. However, those intimately familiar with him understood the underlying motives driving his actions.

He was undeniably captivated by her beauty!

[Incidentally, Haruhime is also recognized as one of the heroines in the original work.]

Especially given her status as a key heroine.

There was no possibility Eiji would permit her to remain unrescued.

Still, a few women harbored concerns regarding the potential repercussions of his audacious act.

"That man... is he not concerned about incurring the wrath of Goddess Ishtar with his actions?" At the Hermes Familia headquarters, Asfi voiced her concern with an anxious tone.

However, upon closer inspection, a hint of envy could be discerned behind the lenses of her glasses.

For the sake of Haruhime, a woman exploited for her allure, Eiji appeared unfazed by the prospect of making a formidable enemy in the Ishtar Familia.

Captain Shakti of the Ganesha Familia shared a similar sentiment. Nevertheless, she was deeply impressed by Eiji's noble intention to rescue Haruhime.

"Eiji-sama distinguishes himself from other gods who remain indifferent to the suffering of others."

"He is a truly noble man."

A faint blush tinged her cheeks as she uttered these words within the privacy of her chambers.

How could she not feel this way?

Ever since their last encounter, she found herself frequently contemplating him, the victor of the tournament.

Her own god, who consistently encouraged her to seek out Eiji and pursue a relationship with him, did little to temper these feelings, inadvertently making her feel as though she was being skillfully maneuvered into his path!

...

Coincidentally, just as Eiji materialized in Haruhime's chambers via teleportation, he received notifications confirming a surge in favorability from both Asfi and Shakti. Shakti, in particular, now bore the designations of 'Slightly Infatuated' and 'Indecisive,' a consequence of his divine status contrasted with her mortal existence.

Yare-yare.

[Hehehe... Our king, you have the liberty to claim those two women whenever you desire. I am certain they would not object.]

Leme's taunting remarks were akin to a devil's whisper, effectively probing his inner resolve. Eiji felt a flicker of temptation, yet outwardly, he maintained an composed demeanor, his gaze fixed upon the blonde woman in the crimson kimono before him.

Upon the sudden appearance of a man, Haruhime naturally experienced a measure of surprise. Fortunately, unlike her encounters with paying clients, she did not succumb to fainting.

Perhaps this was because Eiji and she had already conversed through the Interdimensional Inner Voice Group beforehand. As a result, Haruhime was mentally prepared to encounter him.

Nevertheless, Eiji's countenance, resembling a male deity and a hero straight from a fairytale, caused the innocent Haruhime to flush. Her heart pounded furiously; it was the very first time she had ever beheld such a handsome man.

The inner voice she had heard from him earlier did little to quell her emotions. She felt an undeniable connection to him, stemming from his perceived understanding of her suffering.

"I don't mind if you wish to continue gazing at me without speaking, Haruhime. It's free of charge, and frankly, I find myself quite pleased by it."

"However, are you prepared to depart from this place now?"

Eiji's tone was quite distinct from the man who had indifferently dispatched a Level 6 entity mere moments prior.

Miss System rolled her eyes in response.

"Eiji-sama... Are you truly Eiji-sama?" Haruhime inquired, a trace of disbelief coloring her voice.

Eiji, finding her reaction amusing, approached and stood directly before her. Due to the significant height difference, he had to lean down slightly to properly perceive her lovely features. "It is indeed I, Haruhime. I must confess... you are even more captivating when observed from this proximity."

"I-I'm not quite that beautiful. Eiji-sama, I am merely a flawed prostitute..." The man's sweet words left Haruhime exceptionally flustered.

Her emotional defenses were notably fragile when contrasted with the other comely women Eiji had previously encountered within Danmachi.

This vulnerability was likely a consequence of her past tribulations, a fact that proved advantageous for a hunter such as himself.

Eiji gently placed both hands upon the woman's tender shoulders. "Have we not discussed this matter previously? Haruhime, cease referring to yourself with such derogatory terms and refrain from degrading yourself henceforth. My women ought to carry themselves with pride."

"Eiji-sama's woman!?" Haruhime's verdant eyes spun wildly. She dared not meet Eiji's gaze, her face burning a brilliant crimson.

Much like Rias's vibrant hair.

How adorable, Eiji mused internally.

"Indeed, you have consented to bestow upon me your body and heart. Consequently, you are now counted among my women."

What the man stated was brazen, yet Haruhime, unaware of its true audacity, questioned her own worthiness.

She lifted her head, her gaze seeking Eiji's face once more. Despite her lingering embarrassment, she managed to ask, "Eiji-sama, do you truly desire a woman such as myself?"

"If not, why would I have journeyed here to become your hero?"

"Mmm..." Haruhime lowered her head anew, her fox ears and tail giving a slight, involuntary twitch. This indicated that a Renard like herself was experiencing burgeoning happiness and excitement. "Thank you, Eiji-sama."

"So then?" Eiji playfully pinched the chin of the alluring Renard before him, guiding her face to meet his gaze directly.

Haruhime bit her lips, which were a delightful shade of pink and appeared exquisitely tempting. "Please, take me away from this place, Eiji-sama... no, my hero! In return, Haruhime is willing to become your woman and serve you faithfully!"

"A most astute decision. Rest assured, I shall not mistreat my women."

With the exception of Aphrodite and Freya, who were special cases requiring a touch of hardship before receiving his affection.

This was Eiji's contemplation when the door suddenly burst open, admitting Aisha, who had her hand firmly gripping the hilt of the massive sword strapped to her back.

"Who are you? Release Haruhime this instant!"

"A-Aisha!?" Haruhime exclaimed, her voice laced with shock and stammering. She became so agitated that she attempted to subtly distance herself from Eiji.

Her primary concern was preventing Eiji from sustaining any harm due to her presence.

However, Eiji effortlessly encircled her waist with his arms, drawing her close and holding her protectively in front of the imposing amazoness.

Aisha narrowed her eyes. She herself was concerned about potentially injuring Haruhime during an attempt to neutralize the unfamiliar man who had abruptly materialized in her chamber.

"Damn it! This man is so... dashing."

Aisha stood momentarily stunned, lost in a daze, until the man's voice jolted her.

"I am Eiji Seiya, and I have resolved to take Haruhime with me. A woman of her caliber does not deserve to exist in a sordid environment such as this. Convey this message to your goddess, and by all means, she may seek me out if she takes issue with my decision."

"At that time..."

Eiji's voice gradually softened, yet every syllable resonated with absolute clarity to all within the room.

"I may very well annihilate her and her entire familia."

"!" Aisha froze completely. Although she desired to retort, the palpable, invisible aura Eiji emanated rendered breathing difficult, compelling her to her knees.

She was now acutely experiencing the subtle oppressive force of Eiji's Reiatsu. Her very body and soul quaked, gripped by such profound fear that cold sweat beaded profusely on her back.

Without further delay, Eiji employed his teleportation magic. He and Haruhime vanished from the room in an instant.

They were instantaneously transported to the residence of the Seiya Familia.

"Haruhime... Will she be alright with that individual?"

Rather than anger or frustration, Aisha felt a strange sense of relief that Haruhime had been removed from that perilous location.

Having known that woman for a few months, she felt pity for her. That was why she agreed to purchase her fairy tale books.

It seemed like a fortunate turn of events that a man named Eiji was forcibly taken away.

Not only was he remarkably handsome, but he was also exceptionally strong, capable of protecting Haruhime, at the very least, right?

However, recalling Eiji's parting words before his departure, Aisha experienced a slight headache. Once her breathing stabilized, she couldn't help but relay the incident to her goddess.

Some time later.

At the Ishtar Familia headquarters.

Seated upon a throne, a stunningly beautiful woman with rich brown skin and exquisite features knitted her brow. Her long, dark purple hair cascaded down, framing delicate, pale pink lips and piercing amethyst eyes.

Much like Freya, her attire was provocatively revealing. A crimson-orange cloth barely concealed her ample bosom, while a matching pareo, cinched at her waist, flowed down to her ankles. Apart from this, like all Amazonesses, she remained perpetually barefoot.

She was none other than Ishtar, one of the Goddesses of Beauty.

"What!? You claim Haruhime was abducted!? And the perpetrator is... I am familiar with his name. A new deity in Orario has the audacity to pilfer from me and insult me with his pronouncements."

"Does he truly believe he can withstand my fury?"

She fixed a furious glare upon Aisha, who now knelt before her. Hearing the report fueled her anger, naturally.

This was especially true since Haruhime, of all people, had been taken.

Haruhime was a key asset she had been cultivating through specialized training. Her unique skill made her particularly value the girl.

Yet, Eiji Seiya, a god who had recently become a subject of discussion among the divine beings, dared to snatch her away.

He was practically courting death!

At this moment, he was proving to be just as irritating as that wretch, Freya.