Inner Voice: All Heroines Hear My Inner Voice Chapter 954: Something is wrong with Freya

The dawn broke with news of Ishtar’s demise and the obliteration of her familia rippling through Orario.

Yet, the origins and specifics of the event were knowledge held exclusively by the divine beings assembled on the uppermost level of Babel Tower.

Ouranos had convened this assembly to deliberate on the matter, revealing the sequence of events.

In essence, Ishtar had antagonized an inappropriate individual and consequently faced the repercussions of her own conduct.

Nevertheless, the identity of the person Ishtar had provoked sent shivers down the spines of many gods and goddesses present.

That individual was none other than Eiji!

Among the deities in attendance, Apollo was visibly shaken, and rightfully so. At the previous night's festivities, he too had somewhat provoked Eiji!

’But I’ve relinquished my pursuit; surely Eiji won’t harbor a grudge to the extent of dispatching a level 9 operative to assassinate me and dismantle my familia, will he!?’

’I didn’t provoke him nearly as much as Ishtar did!’

From Ouranos’ account, Apollo understood that Ishtar had attempted to ensnare Eiji with her allure. However, Eiji appeared impervious to the beauty goddess's charms, leading to his lethal retaliation against Ishtar and the ruin of her familia.

"A pity for Ishtar... Of all individuals, she dared to provoke Eiji," Hermes lamented with a sigh.

He felt a sense of relief, having never dared to cross Eiji from the outset and having consistently sought to maintain amicable relations with him.

He had even tacitly approved of the connection between Eiji and Asfi, the commander of his own familia.

’Speaking of which, I heard that Asfi didn’t return home last night, as she was staying at the Seiya Familia’s residence.’

The other gods and goddesses in the chamber perceived a lecherous glint in Hermes’ smile as he speculated about Asfi’s supposed seduction of Eiji, culminating in their shared night.

"Well done, Asfi! Your sacrifice... I shall forever cherish it!"

Had Asfi been privy to her god’s current thoughts, she would undoubtedly have struck him.

She remained a virgin, thank you very much!

Furthermore, even if she had indeed spent the night with Eiji, her actions would have been for her own sake, not for the benefit of the Hermes Familia.

Meanwhile, upon hearing of Ishtar's actions towards Eiji, a silver-haired goddess seethed with anger and promptly departed the meeting.

If Ishtar were still alive, she herself would have ordered Ottar to escort her back to the heavens and eradicate her familia.

"That corrupt wretch deserved her demise for presuming to employ her enchantments on Eiji. When precisely did this occur? Was it when I departed the gathering prematurely?"

Freya regretted her early departure from the party; the mere thought of Ishtar attempting to seduce Eiji with her physicality and touching him incensed her.

She found solace in the fact that Eiji remained unaffected by Ishtar's allure, much like he was by her own attempts.

However, as a yandere, Freya harbored a deep-seated resentment towards Ishtar, desiring to end her life personally.

Eiji belonged to her.

He was off-limits to other females, particularly to a despicable being like Ishtar!

If possible, she would have temporarily returned to the heavens solely to plunge her blade into the woman.

Freya had descended into a state of madness.

Considering Eiji's relationship with Demeter, his closeness to Hephaestus and Hestia only exacerbated her jealousy, causing her to gasp with anguish whenever the thought surfaced.

Upon her return to her residence within Babel Tower, she was met by Ottar, prompting her to recoil instinctively, as if warding off a contagion.

Ottar, his brow furrowed, inquired, "Freya-sama, your disposition appears to have soured considerably. Is there anything I can do to lift your spirits?"

He sensed a marked shift in his goddess’s demeanor following their return from Apollo’s party the preceding night; this was not the first instance he had observed her maintaining a physical distance from him and the rest of his familia, treating them as if they were afflicted.

It caused him considerable sadness.

Ottar pondered if Freya’s dissatisfaction stemmed from his perceived inadequacy in acquiring comprehensive intelligence on Eiji, thus failing to deliver it to her.

What about Allen’s demise, which seemed intrinsically linked to Eiji? Perhaps that too contributed to Freya’s unhappiness.

"Ottar... For the present, maintain a distance of no less than five meters from me. This directive extends to the other members as well."

"...?" Ottar felt compelled to question the reason, but his innate deference to his goddess’s wishes, never to challenge them, led him to simply respond, "As you command, Freya-sama."

Freya found Ottar’s compliance satisfactory, yet she could not articulate the true reason: a physical discomfort, a distinct pain, manifested when he or other men drew near.

She had confirmed this unsettling phenomenon shortly after departing Apollo’s party the previous night. Something was amiss with her.

Even so, Freya had no recourse save to distance herself from men... except for Eiji; she recalled feeling no such pain when in his proximity at the party.

It was indeed peculiar.

The underlying cause remained elusive.

Beyond this, Freya experienced an overwhelming hunger, not in the literal sense, but a profound yearning for Eiji. Her longing for him was so intense it bordered on maddening!

However, she felt utterly powerless to bridge the chasm, to possess him entirely for herself.

Her innate charm, bestowed by her status as the goddess of love, had proven utterly ineffective against him.

Freya felt a wave of frustration wash over her. As an idea formed in her mind, she idly played with herself on the bed.

"Eiji! Eiji! Eiji! Ahh... Why, why are there more women than me? I'm definitely prettier than them!"

"I want you so much, I'd risk my entire familia for just a taste of you!"

"Ahh! Ahh! Eiji~!

Outside the confines of the bedroom, Ottar clenched his fists so tightly they turned white. He could distinctly hear his goddess's voice, aware that she was pleasuring herself while fixated on Eiji. From his vantage point, Freya appeared utterly pathetic in that moment.

And the cause of her distress was Eiji himself.

It would be a blatant falsehood to claim Ottar felt no jealousy towards Eiji, but a far greater emotion gripped him: panic. He began to suspect that Eiji was the reason Freya had been keeping her distance from him and the rest of her familia.

‘Just because of him... Freya-sama no longer shares her affection with us. This... This is simply unacceptable.’

Ottar’s expression soured, his face etched with grim resolve. However, he was not so foolish as to contemplate outright killing Eiji.

He was no imbecile like Allen.

He understood that a direct confrontation with Eiji would likely result in his defeat. Eiji, while a god, possessed a unique power that defied typical limitations.

Consequently, Ottar could do nothing but await orders from Freya, forced to endure the gnawing sense of inadequacy.

Yet, not all members of the Freya Familia shared his restraint. Aware that their goddess had established clear boundaries with them, they harbored deep sadness and a burning hatred for Eiji.

Take, for instance, Hedin Selland, the blonde male elf with spectacles. His usual demeanor of calm intelligence was replaced by a fierce glare.

As a Level 6 adventurer, the oppressive aura he exuded was enough to instill fear in the other familia members.

"Eiji Seiya... Even if he is a god, does he truly deserve Freya-sama's exclusive affection?!"

"He even had the audacity to humiliate Freya-sama with pasta last night! The sin of insulting my goddess... He deserves nothing less than death at my hands!"

The fact that Freya had suffered humiliation at Eiji's hands the previous night was no longer a private matter. While Eiji's actions stemmed from a seeming dislike for Freya, it was more than enough to send Hedin into a furious rage.

How dare anyone reject his goddess's affections?

Anyone at all should have been honored!

But Eiji...

Because of him, Freya had even commanded them to maintain a distance from her. To Hedin, this felt like the cruelest punishment imaginable, pushing him to the brink of losing control.

He yearned to confront Eiji immediately, but a dark elf intercepted his path. "H-Hedin, please calm down. Where do you think you're going? Remember, Freya-sama will not be pleased if you dare to harm anyone who has captured her attention, including Eiji! And... have you forgotten what happened to Allen?"

The speaker was Hogni Ragnar, another Level 6 adventurer, just like Hedin.

"Hogni, get out of my way! Do not equate me with that pathetic cur! I am different, and I am prepared to face Freya-sama's fury if it means she will no longer bestow her love upon just one person!"

"You... you're insane! I won't let you pass!"

"Try and stop me if you can!"

With that, Hedin and Hogni erupted into a fierce battle. Hedin unleashed his mastery of high-level elemental magic, while Hogni countered with his dark arts. Explosions rocked the training grounds.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

The other familia members watched in terror, quickly scattering to safety. One of them rushed to find Ottar.

Ottar let out a heavy sigh, realizing he had no choice but to intervene and quell the escalating conflict.

Meanwhile.

"I bet a lot of people are talking about me right now," Eiji mused, scratching an itch on his nose.

He was currently at his familia’s residence, enjoying breakfast with everyone except Demeter and Hephaestus. The two goddesses were still indisposed, exhausted from their vigorous activities until the early hours of 5 AM.

The breakfast spread, incidentally, was prepared by Eiji himself. Its taste was beyond reproach; Hestia, Asfi, and Shakti, despite their restless night, momentarily forgot their troubles, lost in the sheer deliciousness of his cooking.

"So delicious! So incredibly delicious! Eiji, this dish called Japanese Curry... How did you make it?!" Hestia exclaimed, her mouth still full as she savored the remaining rice and curry. Her hands tightly gripped a plate and spoon.

The envy that Demeter and Hephaestus had felt upon witnessing the previous night's events melted away, replaced by profound admiration for the man seated before them.

Asfi and Shakti, seated on either side of Hestia, experienced the same transformation.

Their infatuation deepened.

Scáthach: He silenced their complaints with his culinary masterpiece. Is this not to be expected of my man?

Morgan: These women are truly beyond hope.

Artoria: Mhm, Eiji’s cooking is indeed exceptionally delicious. I find myself perpetually unsatisfied, always craving more.

Haruhime: Eiji-sama is truly amazing; he seems capable of accomplishing anything.

Eiji’s lips curved into a wider smile upon hearing the thoughts of the women. He responded, "If you all enjoy it so much, you are welcome to visit my familia’s house again. I can prepare many other delectable dishes."

"Yes, the same goes for Asfi and Shakti. Please feel free to visit anytime."

Hestia's cheeks flushed as she observed Eiji's smile, perceiving him as incredibly kind towards her.

Could it be that he harbored feelings for her?

Did he also desire to make love to her, similar to how he had with Demeter and Hephaestus!?

Recollections of those encounters intensified the blush on her face. "Since you've extended the invitation, I shall not stand on ceremony."

The petite goddess didn't rebuff the idea, even acknowledging the potential peril to her virginity. In truth, a certain unspoken anticipation simmered within her heart.

Poor Bell... no, perhaps he should be offering his gratitude to Eiji. Now, not a single woman remained to impede his pursuit of Ais.

"Thank you, Eiji-sama. I will certainly keep your offer in mind," Asfi stated politely. While she didn't decline, she also offered no explicit acceptance.

A few dark circles shadowed her eyes, a testament to the sleep deprivation brought on by someone's actions.

She yearned to voice her complaints about Eiji's perverted nature. After all, he had been intimate with both Demeter and Hephaestus the previous night!

However, she quickly remembered her position. What right did she possess to lodge such complaints?

"Seiya Familia's residence is quite conveniently located near that of Ganesha Familia. I do not refuse your generous hospitality, Eiji-sama. I... I am also prepared to offer payment."

Still, was this captain of the Ganesha Familia not rather shameless!?

You intend to offer Eiji remuneration?

With what, precisely?

Pray tell, what is the meaning behind this?

Shakti paid no heed to Asfi's pointed glares. In her estimation, it was perfectly natural for an exceptional man like Eiji to maintain a harem and share his affections with two goddesses simultaneously.

Her own age was nearing forty, and she felt a sense of urgency.

If Eiji were to express interest in her, she would not object...

The Ganesha Familia's usually stern captain now gazed at the man with a bashful demeanor.

[My goodness, your reactions are far too transparent, Shakti. Fear not, for I am no Beta protagonist. I comprehend your feelings, and we shall certainly indulge later.]

Shakti:

She bit her lip, contemplating her next move. Should she make the first move? Perhaps if Eiji were appeased, he might offer her a way to revive Lidith. A flush crept up the cheeks of the Hermes Familia's captain. While she desired to be proactive, she had no idea how! She had never courted a man before and possessed no knowledge of such things. Asfi resolved that she should likely return to her familia's residence first to consult with some of the more experienced female members. Eiji was quite amused by Asfi's internal debate; he was eager to witness her attempts at wooing him! [So, you genuinely wish to see a woman like Asfi aggressively pursue you, host?] Miss System, what are you implying? I don't quite grasp your meaning. [Just as you can peer into the minds of others, I can do the same for you. I trust you haven't forgotten that.] [Feigning ignorance with me is pointless.] [Tell me the truth!] Eiji's lips twitched. Why was this woman so insistent on him admitting the truth of her accusations? What would she gain from such an admission? But... 'I admit that's precisely my intention, Miss System.' [Hmph, I knew it.] "...." As long as the woman was content, it mattered little to him. After they concluded their breakfast, Asfi and several other women made their way back to their respective familia homes. Eiji did not hinder their departure, as he was due to depart immediately afterward to rescue a woman on the verge of being consumed by a monster. That very day marked the beginning of a tragedy, and as the quintessential protagonist, he was bound to prevent its unfolding! [My dear wife, wait for me and try not to fall into the monster's maw before I arrive.] [It would be best to avoid overexerting yourself and flee as far as possible before my arrival.] The heroines: ??? Who exactly is this woman you are referring to, Eiji? Many of them were left in a state of utter confusion.