Inner Voice: All Heroines Hear My Inner Voice Chapter 959 959: Loki feels green

To put it briefly, acquaintance had blossomed amongst all members of the Seiya Familia. Loki, once more, couldn't suppress a pang of envy, thinking—

'His entire familia consists of women, and they're all stunning! This man has truly assembled a harem for himself!'

'Not only that, but his cooking is also incredibly delicious... Mmm~!'

The expression on Loki's face fluctuated. One moment, she gazed at Eiji with envy, and the very next, she was lost in the exquisite flavors of the dishes adorning the dining table.

However, she was taken completely by surprise when...

"Ais, is it delicious? Do you enjoy my cooking?" Eiji inquired of the woman he addressed.

Ais no longer maintained her composed demeanor. Much like the other women who had recently sampled his culinary creations, she was experiencing a profound gustatory pleasure. Her eyes shimmered, her cheeks flushed, and disregarding any pretense of propriety, she ate with unbridled enthusiasm.

Upon hearing Eiji's question, she glanced at him, swallowed the food in her mouth, and responded, "It's delicious! I like it very much, Eiji-sama."

"That's good to hear. Eat more."

"Mhm!"

Ais nodded, complying with Eiji's suggestion. The way she viewed the man subtly shifted, her gaze softening with a tender warmth.

Loki, unaware of the burgeoning affection Ais felt for Eiji, nevertheless witnessed the exchange and let out a gasp, her mouth still full of sauce and oil.

Her face turned a ghastly green.

"Oh nooo! It's a trap! Ais-chan, Lefiya-chan, Riveria, stop eating! Stop eating now—"

*Bonk!*

"Ahhh! Riveria, why did you hit me!? Is it just me, or has your strength diminished? You don't even hesitate to strike your own goddess."

Loki complained, tears welling in her eyes, and cast a pathetic look at the green-haired elf seated beside her.

Riveria showed no sympathy for Loki's plight. She glared at her and stated, "That's because you suddenly shouted and uttered something impolite during dinner. Eiji-sama has prepared so much food for us, and you're telling us to stop eating?"

"Ugh... But Riveria, this is clearly..."

Riveria's gaze intensified.

Intimidated, Loki swallowed her words and resumed eating, though she grumbled inwardly.

She wanted to exclaim that Eiji was ensnaring their stomachs with his culinary skills!

He was attempting to pilfer her harem. Loki felt tears welling up without reason, a sense of profound injustice washing over her.

Nevertheless, her body betrayed her true feelings. She devoured the dishes Eiji had prepared with uncharacteristic greed, akin to a ravenous beast.

The tomboyish goddess refused to acknowledge that her own appetite had been thoroughly conquered.

Riveria glanced at Eiji with concern and apologized, "I am sorry, Eiji-sama. Loki can be quite rude and boisterous at times."

Loki's inner monologue: You address Eiji with more reverence than you do your own goddess, Riveria... *Sniffle!* Have you already conceived thoughts of betraying me?

Eiji showed no sign of anger; instead, he regarded Loki with an amused expression. "There's no need to apologize, Riveria. Personally, I found Loki's earlier outburst quite entertaining."

What do you mean by that?

Do you take me for a fool or some kind of jester?!

Taking a bite of the still-warm pizza, Loki fixed her glare upon the sole male presence in the room.

Artemis couldn't help but chuckle, "Pfft! Loki, thanks for the entertainment."

Virgin bitch...!

Loki seethed silently, cursing Artemis. She wondered why she hadn't realized that this woman was just as irritating as Hestia back when they resided in the heavens.

While eating, Eiji abruptly inquired about the outcomes of the previous day's dungeon delve from his familia members.

Ais, Riveria, Lefiya, Loki, and even the members of the Artemis Familia listened with rapt attention.

Artoria started to respond, but her mouth was too full of food. As the most voracious eater among the other Sabers, she appeared rather comical at that moment. "Mhm! mhm!" (A moment, please, let me finish swallowing).

"Foolish lion." Morgan taunted her half-sister, then answered her husband's query in a remarkably gentle tone. "We successfully navigated to the 60th floor before opting to retreat, as we wished to avoid spending the night within the dungeon. Artoria and I have both managed to increase our levels to 9. And Haruhime... She experienced consecutive level-ups within a single day. She is now level 4."

"Nani!!? (What!!?) You reached the 60th floor? And your levels... I must have misheard, hahaha." Loki exclaimed, erupting into disbelieving laughter.

After all, the feat was simply astounding.

In less than a day, Eiji's familia members had surpassed the previous best record set by the Loki Familia. For context, the deepest floor the Loki Familia had ever conquered was currently the 59th floor.

And it had taken them over a month to achieve that depth.

However, what proved even more difficult to comprehend was the information regarding the rapid level advancement of Eiji's familia members.

Two individuals advancing to level 9?

Certainly, Loki was previously aware that Artoria and Morgan were level 8. But it hadn't been long since she learned of their progression, and now they had already reached level 9?

Could it be that lately... attaining level 9 had become an effortless task!?

Someone achieving multiple level-ups in a single day was also an unprecedented occurrence!

Could this be the Seiya Familia?

Even the Hera Familia and Zeus Familia were not as peculiar as this group.

"Stop fooling yourself, Loki. Just like me, you know Morgan doesn't lie," Artemis stated flatly.

She was surprised, naturally, because compared to her own familia, Eiji's was overwhelmingly powerful!

A renowned familia such as Loki's was even overshadowed by his.

"Kugh! In this predicament, I truly hope goddesses like us cannot detect falsehoods," Loki groaned, her eyes widening as she surveyed the beautiful women of the Seiya Familia.

Her gaze then shifted to Eiji.

The man was also looking at her, exuding a handsome and mysterious aura. It was difficult to harbor animosity towards him, especially when he offered a smile.

For a fleeting moment, Loki, forgetting her usual demeanor, felt her face grow warm. She recognized the blush creeping onto her cheeks and felt a surge of annoyance with herself.

'Damn it! Is this guy targeting me too? Does he not only desire the beautiful women in my familia!?'

Loki was stunned, her thoughts taking a rather narcissistic turn.

This... How should I reciprocate his affections?

Unbeknownst to her, one of her own familia members was observing her with amusement. Riveria understood that her goddess was likely contemplating something absurd.

"Morgan, you neglected to mention that yesterday was Haruhime's inaugural venture into the dungeon, and she was merely level 1," Scáthach interjected, as if eager to boast.

Eiji gave a thumbs-up.

Keep showcasing your strengths, ladies!

"Ah, you are correct. I overlooked that detail," Morgan replied indifferently.

Feeling the admiring gazes from the Loki Familia and Artemis Familia members, Haruhime became quite embarrassed.

"Cho-chotto matte! (W-Wait a moment!) I believe none of you are fabricating the truth, but... this makes no sense! How is it possible for someone to level up three times in a single day!? Eiji, what exactly are you doing to your familia members? What secrets are you concealing!?"

Loki pointed a trembling finger at the man in question.

Riveria knitted her brows, preparing to admonish her goddess once more. However, Eiji raised a hand, as if signaling her to stand down: It is alright.

He addressed Loki's query with calm composure. "What did I do? It's not really a secret. Ouranos is even aware that the Falna I bestow upon my familia members differs slightly from that of other gods."

"Different? How so?"

Loki pressed further with her questions.

Ais, too, was filled with curiosity. She had long yearned to uncover the secret behind the Seiya Familia members' extraordinary strength.

Her aspiration was to become as powerful as them.

"Loki, your manners are lacking. Whatever it may be, it is Eiji's secret! You cannot compel him to reveal it to everyone present!"

Though Riveria held back from reprimanding her goddess, Artemis did not hesitate.

She shot Loki an unhappy glare.

"Artemis, your reaction is akin to a woman defending her boyfriend. It seems you're quite fond of Eiji~" Loki remarked, a mocking smile playing on her lips as she eyed the blue-haired goddess.

"Fueeh!?" Artemis let out an odd sound, her cheeks instantly flushing. "D-Don't change the subject, Loki! I am merely upholding what I believe is right!"

"Oh, is that so?"

The two goddesses rose from their seats, appearing ready to engage in a confrontation.

Fortunately, Eiji intervened immediately. "Both of you, please calm down."

Upon hearing his words, Artemis and Loki huffed before returning to their seats. For reasons unknown, they felt hesitant to defy Eiji.

Observing this, Eiji felt a sense of satisfaction, considering himself the patriarch of their familial unit.

[Women who are obedient to their husbands are good women. As expected of me.]

H-Husband!?

Eiji, what nonsensical thoughts are you entertaining!?

Artemis felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. She secretly wished she could completely block out Eiji's inner monologue.

Artoria, Morgan, Scáthach, and Medusa, accustomed to Eiji's narcissistic tendencies, continued their meal while observing the unfolding events as if they were watching a captivating drama.

"As I stated earlier, this isn't even a secret. And if it's all of you present, I don't mind sharing the information."

[Artemis +1]

[Loki +1]

[Ais +2]

[Lefiya +1]

[Riveria +1]

Eiji's proficiency in leveraging various circumstances to enhance the women's affection towards him had already reached an exceptional level.

The Miss System remained silent.

Leme chuckled, offering praise to her king. Do you know of a Harem King? This man is precisely that!

"Unlike the standard Falna, my version is termed the Falna System, and its application is considerably more adaptable..."

Eiji proceeded to elucidate the specifics of the Falna System he had conceptualized to Artemis, Loki, and the others.

The women were once again taken aback, marveling at its extraordinary nature.

Or rather—

"That's incredibly unfair!" Loki exclaimed, her voice tinged with disbelief. "No wonder a level 1 can become level 4 in a single day! Eiji, you are truly employing a cheat! If the other gods were to discover this, they would undoubtedly share my sentiment!"

She pouted, her expression conveying profound envy.

Eiji let out a soft chuckle. "Cheating? If you're capable of doing it, why wouldn't you? Especially considering I am a god from another universe, why must I adhere to the rules of this world's deities?"

He gave a slight shake of his head.

"!?" Loki felt as though she had just heard something utterly astonishing. Since she couldn't perceive Eiji's inner thoughts, there were many aspects of him she remained unaware of. One such revelation was the fact that... "You're a god from another universe!?"

"Hasn't Ouranos informed you of this yet?"

"No! That old man didn't! Wait... now it all makes sense why he gifted you such a lavish residence, Eiji. Ouranos must have struck a bargain with you, which explains his blatant favoritism."

Loki continued, her voice tinged with disbelief, "He didn't even hold you accountable for Ishtar's demise not too long ago!"

Upon hearing this, Eiji offered no objection.

He relished the intense gazes that the women in the room were directing his way.

Sooner or later, they would all inevitably fall under his charm.

Isn't that right, Miss System?

[I am compelled to respond with 'Yes', am I not?]

Miss System sighed, choosing not to comment on the multitude of beautiful women who had crossed her host's path.

Ultimately, they all found their way into his embrace, and it seemed only a matter of time before they conceived his offspring.

This man... does he comprehend the possibility of sowing his seed across the entire multiverse?

"Still, just how powerful are you that the old man was practically fawning over you, Eiji?" Loki's curiosity was piqued.

To secure the allegiance of a Great God like Ouranos, Eiji was evidently far from an ordinary deity.

The corners of Eiji's lips curved upwards even more pronouncedly. "I am the Hegemony God. As for explaining my power? I'm uncertain how to articulate it, but I can confidently say I operate at the very least on the scale of an unrivaled universe."

[The Hegemony God is not merely a being possessing extraordinary abilities, but rather the very embodiment of the cosmos.]

[Their power level is exceptionally high, frequently acknowledged as being at the apex of the power hierarchy across numerous universes, signifying absolute dominion over the realities they govern. I am one such entity, though this assessment does not encompass the other capabilities I possess.]

[To date, no adversary has managed to compel me to unleash my full might, a force sufficient, I believe, to annihilate the multiverse.]

[Furthermore, I maintain a humble disposition and have no inclination towards ostentatious displays. Those who know me intimately are well aware of my true character.]

"!!!"

What!?

Eiji, you possess such immense strength!?

It wasn't just Artemis and the other women present who could perceive his inner voice; women from various other universes were also taken aback.

Eiji was incredibly powerful!

Who could possibly stand against him? Perhaps only those ancient, mysterious beings beyond their comprehension.

And yet, does that declaration of being a humble individual who shuns boasting truly apply to you, Eiji?

[Utaha: Eiji has a penchant for embellishing his statements.]

[Rias: That's an undeniable truth.]

[Mai: Precisely.]

[Venelana: Fufu. Just as expected from our man.]

The ladies within the heroines' private chat group couldn't resist interjecting.

Ais's eyes gleamed with newfound intensity. She gazed at Eiji as if he were the prophesied hero she had long awaited.

Confronted by him, a monster of Calamity-level like the One-Eyed Black Dragon would surely be no more formidable than a mere lizard, wouldn't it?

She might even be able to request his assistance in vanquishing the dragon, yet her own desire was to achieve greater strength and overcome it through her own efforts.

The aid she sought from Eiji was a different kind of boon.

"The Hegemony God... that powerful? Haha. Eiji, you've consistently managed to surprise me." Loki's laughter was somewhat strained, her expression bordering on numbness.

How could she not feel this way?

The individual currently seated and sharing a meal with her was, in reality, an entity of such immense stature!

It was no wonder Ouranos was so eager to please him.

The gods and goddesses native to this universe were, in comparison, far beneath him.

Artemis was already aware that Eiji hailed from another universe, but this was the first time she had grasped the sheer extent of his power. Naturally, she was astonished, but a subtle sense of inadequacy also began to creep in.

She found herself wondering if a woman like her would appeal to his preferences.

What Artemis failed to realize was her own excessive worry. Eiji had neglected to mention his title as the Harem King.

As the Harem King, any woman who had garnered his attention could be assured of becoming his companion. He would not relinquish them, even if they were to attempt escape.

...

Following the conclusion of the informal gathering to welcome the Artemis Familia, Loki and the members of her own familia did not depart immediately.

Eiji was fully aware of their intentions, particularly Loki's. Now that she understood the nature of his Falna System, she would undoubtedly ensure he honored the promise made at Apollo's party.

What was this promise, you ask?

It was a commitment to facilitate the rapid enhancement of Ais and the other beautiful women within her familia.

Within the living room.

"Loki, do you truly desire this?"

"Absolutely!" Loki declared, folding her arms with palpable excitement. "However, Eiji, given your immense power... surely you could afford to amend the conditions slightly, couldn't you? Ais-chan and the others can accept your Falna, but there's no need for them to formally join your familia, is there?"

A gentle smile graced Eiji's face as he responded innocently, "I cannot do that."

"N-No way! Eiji, you're just trying to snatch my harem! Wuwuwu! I refuse to accept this!"

Loki's tears flowed, yet Eiji recognized the facade. After all, she was Loki, a goddess notorious throughout heaven for her cunning and deceitful nature.

"Loki, how many times must I tell you? We are not members of your harem," Riveria voiced her exasperation, her beautiful features etched with annoyance.

Ais offered a nod, a clear sign of agreement with Riveria's sentiment.

Lefiya declared, "I-I don't belong to you, Loki! I am merely a member of your familia! My heart and body are dedicated to..."

The blonde elf cast a shy glance towards Ais.

Eiji let out a sigh. Not just one misplaced affection, but two, he mused. He had nearly forgotten about Lefiya's deep infatuation with Ais.

However, he remained undeterred; he could certainly guide both Loki and even Lefiya back onto the right path!

Still, he couldn't be blamed if they experienced a touch of suffering, akin to victims of NTR.

"Modifying my Falna is too cumbersome. How about this proposal? Ais and the others may join your familia, but they will simultaneously become members of my familia as well."

Eiji feigned a compromise, fully aware that Loki would never willingly relinquish those women to her familia in the first place.

Thus, a stratagem was required.

"Fumyu!? We... We're also going to become members of the Seiya Familia!?" Lefiya exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise.

Riveria's brow furrowed. It wasn't that she was displeased, as Eiji's Falna System held a tempting allure, but she hesitated to make a decision.

Despite Loki's irritating demeanor, she held her in high esteem as her goddess. Without Loki's consent, she would never have considered Eiji's offer.

Yet, Ais had her own unique method of persuading her goddess, who now appeared utterly taken aback.

"Loki... I wish to grow stronger quickly."

"Ais-chan, you...! Wuwuwu! You wish for me to willingly wear a green hat upon my head!?" Loki truly began to weep, a sense of deep discomfort washing over her.

"???" Ais looked bewildered, failing to grasp the meaning behind wearing a green hat.

"Honestly, if you were more open-minded, you wouldn't perceive this as a disadvantageous offer, Loki," Eiji stated, his handsome face devoid of any shame.

Loki yearned to lash out at him but refrained.

Open-minded? Try suggesting that to husbands everywhere and see if they'd agree to share their wives.

Eiji, you are utterly shameless!

This was your scheme all along, wasn't it?

You piqued my interest with your Falna System and then used Ais-chan to force my hand.

You are a devil! Not a god, but a profoundly cunning devil! Far more cunning than even I, Loki!

"Fine... I... I agree," Loki conceded reluctantly, fully aware of Ais's burning desire for revenge against the OEBD and recognizing this as the most secure path to empowering her.

Lefiya and Riveria would also reap benefits. Their enhanced strength would undoubtedly ensure greater safety during their dungeon expeditions.

"Loki, thank you!" Ais offered her goddess a faint smile.

Under normal circumstances, Loki would have reveled in Ais's smile directed at her. But now? A profound sadness consumed her!

Eiji applauded lightly a few times before exclaiming, "Subarashi! (Awesome!). Loki, you inspire an irresistible admiration within me."

Bastard...!

How dare you utter such words?

Loki glared daggers at Eiji, grinding her teeth as if she longed to sink them into him.