Inner Voice: All Heroines Hear My Inner Voice Chapter 960 960: Jie jie jie

With Loki's nod of approval, Riveria and even Lefiya found no reason to reject Eiji's blessing/falna.

The latter's motivation stemmed from Ais; she absolutely did not wish to be left behind and allow her crush to develop such a close bond with another man!

Even though that man was Eiji, and Lefiya didn't harbor any dislike towards him after their interactions thus far. Nevertheless, love is a battlefield!

She eyed the man with a hint of suspicion.

Sensing Lefiya's thoughts, Eiji smirked internally and proceeded with his plan to advance the two infatuated individuals to the next stage.

"Very well... Aside from Loki and Lefiya, the rest of you should accompany me to one of the bedrooms. Do not misunderstand, you should all be familiar with the process of receiving falna, correct?"

Ais and Riveria offered no objections, though a slight blush crept onto their faces at the prospect of revealing their bare backs to a man.

"Wait, what!? Why am I being excluded!? I should be present to observe too!"

"Me too! Eiji-sama, it's perfectly fine if Loki isn't accompanying you. But why aren't you bringing me along with Ais and Riveria-san? This is hardly fair!"

Loki felt a prickle of offense at Lefiya's words, her lips forming a slight twitch. 'It's fine if your goddess doesn't accompany you?'

Lefiya, your respect for me seems to be rather lacking!

Unaware of Loki's internal musings, and paying them no heed, Lefiya fixed Eiji with a determined gaze.

"Ahem!" Eiji feigned a cough before calmly stating, "Loki, the reason I'm not including you is that your presence could potentially disrupt the falna-giving process."

Before Loki could retort, he continued, "Why, you ask? It's because you would undoubtedly be unable to resist harboring impure thoughts when Ais or Riveria remove their tops and expose their backs."

"That's your reasoning!?" Loki exclaimed in shock, protesting, "But I've witnessed their backs numerous times before! And they seemed perfectly fine with it! You... You're a man yourself; I find it hard to believe you wouldn't entertain such thoughts, Eiji!"

Ais remained silent.

Riveria inwardly grumbled. It was a matter of necessity, after all. Loki was their goddess, and despite her awareness of her goddess's lascivious tendencies, she could only restrain herself.

Thus far, Loki had merely offered them suggestive glances whenever updating their status, refraining from any further inappropriate actions.

Otherwise, she would have undoubtedly smacked that woman's head countless times.

But Eiji? Even though he was a man, his touch didn't evoke revulsion in her. And if he harbored any inappropriate thoughts about her...

Surprisingly, Riveria didn't feel resentment; a small sense of pleasure bloomed within her.

'Wait? What's happening to me!? Why am I thinking this way about Eiji-sama!?'

Avalon: (>....<)

"L-Loki's right! Eiji-sama, how can you be so certain that you won't..." Lefiya trailed off, restraining herself from uttering anything disrespectful.

Eiji, understanding the Yuri elf's unspoken concern, rolled his eyes.

"It is only natural for a man to entertain certain thoughts when observing beautiful women. However, this doesn't apply to a woman who harbors such thoughts towards other women."

"But rest assured, Artoria and the other members of my Familia are also beautiful women. My self-control has been rigorously honed over time."

"I will not impose my desires upon my Familia members, unless it is something they themselves welcome."

"!!!" Loki and Lefiya felt a sharp pang, as if an arrow had struck their hearts.

In essence, Eiji perceived women with such inclinations as peculiar!?

They felt insulted, yet his assertion held a degree of undeniable logic. The latter part of his statement also left them utterly speechless.

"What about me? Why can't I join Ais, Eiji-sama?" Lefiya inquired, her voice laced with confusion.

Eiji cast a flat glance her way.

[Do you truly not comprehend, Lefiya?]

I genuinely don't!

Lefiya was truly baffled as to why she was being grouped with Loki. After all, she aspired to be a member of the Seiya Familia.

She felt she shouldn't be subjected to this kind of biased treatment.

"Lefiya, you are not all that dissimilar to Loki. Do you think I am unaware of your excitement at seeing Ais partially undressed? I regret to inform you, but during the falna bestowment, I prefer not to be distracted by lewd gazes directed at my Familia members. I will arrange your session separately."

"Eeeehhh!? I, I... towards Ais... I was merely...!"

Lefiya stammered, attempting to defend herself, but no one in the room displayed any surprise. Riveria and Loki had long been aware of her inappropriate feelings for Ais.

Ais, unaffected, largely ignored the matter as she didn't truly grasp the implications.

Only Lefiya herself still believed her infatuation with Ais remained well-concealed.

At this moment, she even glanced anxiously at Ais, as if worried she might detect a look of disgust on her face. However, Ais remained as stoic as ever.

Lefiya felt a wave of relief wash over her.

"...."

"This minor issue is now resolved, correct? Ais, Riveria, follow me."

Disregarding the disgruntled pouts of Loki and Lefiya, Eiji led Ais and Riveria into a bedroom situated not far from the living area.

After ensuring the door was securely locked, he turned his attention to the two stunning women before him.

"Which one of you wishes to proceed first?" Eiji inquired, his words carrying a subtle double meaning.

It must merely be my imagination, Riveria mused inwardly.

She attempted to bolster her courage, aiming to quell her rising nervousness. As the elder of the two compared to Ais, she felt she wouldn't mind going first.

However, Ais swiftly moved to the designated spot, shedding her snug white top before lying down. Her pale, flawless back, adorned with graceful muscle definition, was revealed for all to behold.

Should Loki and Lefiya witness this spectacle, their jaws would surely drop in admiration.

"Eiji-sama, I shall go first," Ais declared.

Riveria pressed her fingers to her forehead, sighing. "Ais, at the very least, remove your attire with some semblance of care. You are a woman, and Eiji-sama is a man!"

"...?" Ais responded, a look of bewilderment on her face.

She couldn't comprehend why Riveria was admonishing her for such a trivial matter.

Eiji, meanwhile, believed Ais was acting perfectly, and he could almost discern the curves of her posterior. Tsk, tsk... truly worthy of being a prominent heroine from the original narrative. Ais was, without question, breathtakingly beautiful.

Her innocent disposition also served as a considerable asset for a man with his more... predatory inclinations. Ahem! He needed to compose himself; Riveria was also present in the room.

To secure her complete trust, he absolutely could not betray any lecherous expressions, nor could he exhibit the slightest urge to gulp, as other men likely would in such a situation!

[Host, your holy sword is initiating its function.]

Blast, this is problematic!

Ais's back and alluring form were undeniably tempting!

He must activate his god-level acting prowess!

"Ais, are you prepared?" he inquired, his expression earnest, though Riveria likely saw right through it.

He slowly positioned himself on the bed, nearly straddling Ais.

"I am ready, Eiji-sama," she replied.

A good woman, Ais. She truly is a good woman.

"Rest assured, I will proceed with gentleness," Eiji stated, a faint smile gracing his lips as he pricked his own finger.

"...." Ais was rendered speechless. She felt utterly at ease, only experiencing a minor flutter of embarrassment from Eiji's close proximity.

Riveria's lips twitched subtly.

She couldn't help but wonder if Eiji's choice of words was intentional, sounding so peculiar!

Was he doing this deliberately?

Under her watchful gaze, Eiji placed his bloodied fingertips onto Ais's back, and instantly, a radiant golden light, accompanied by ethereal fairy dust, suffused the room.

Riveria's eyes widened in astonishment.

"Mhmmmm~! Ahhh~!!"

Ais could not suppress a heartfelt moan.

...

Her audible reactions were picked up by Loki and Lefiya, who were waiting just outside. The two women froze, their complexions turning a sickly shade of green.

What had transpired?!

What had Eiji done to Ais to elicit such a sound from her!?

They yearned to burst into the room and ascertain the truth of the situation. However, the door was locked, and even with Lefiya's considerable strength as a Level 4 adventurer, she couldn't force it open.

"Waaahhh! Ais, what is happening?! What did Eiji-sama do to you!?" Lefiya began to weep, her heart consumed by anxiety, leading her thoughts to spiral into wild conjecture.

The Yuri elf felt a profound sense of betrayal, rendered helpless as she could only perceive the moans of the woman she adored.

"Eiji, how dare you inflict such treatment upon my Ais-chan!? Open this door at once! Open it! Wuwuwu!"

Loki pounded on the door with her free hand, shouting without any trace of shame.

Not far away, Artemis and the other women observed the unfolding scene with undisguised amusement.

From within the chamber, a vein throbbed visibly on Riveria's forehead as she addressed the distressed pair outside. "Loki, Lefiya, please cease your commotion! This situation is not what you are imagining!"

"Is that so!?" Loki and Lefiya inquired in unison.

Riveria opened her mouth to respond, but at that precise moment—Ais let out another moan.

"Hnnn~!!"

Loki and Lefiya's trust in Riveria wavered.

They resumed their wails, sounding like victims of grievous emotional betrayal. However, Eiji invoked the Law of Vibration, rendering their desperate cries inaudible to those outside.

Before his eyes, Loki's Falna tattoo vanished from Ais's back, replaced by a stigmata in the distinct shape of a pair of wings. Ais's back became even more strikingly beautiful, leaving Riveria utterly mesmerized by the transformation.

Still, only Ais herself noticed, as she glanced at the status screen that materialized before her, a distinct feeling of something firm pressing against her posterior.

She didn't dwell on it, assuming it was merely Eiji's hand. Nevertheless, she felt no sense of impropriety.

At that moment, her attention was solely captivated by the status screen itself, her gaze filled with curiosity.

[Apologies, Ais, my vitality is simply too robust! I found it impossible to suppress my natural reaction when your exquisite posterior was so near my holy sword.]

Holy sword?

Only a select few women understood the implication, mentally labeling Eiji a pervert. Riveria and Ais, however, were not among them.

"Eiji-sama, what is this?"

"This... isn't this Ais's status?"

Riveria, too, could clearly perceive Ais's status screen floating ethereally in the air.

"Indeed, that is the status screen, to be precise," Eiji affirmed, once more explaining the intricacies of the status screen and the other functionalities of his Falna System to the two women.

Upon grasping the extent of its capabilities, Ais's eyes gleamed with excitement, while Riveria remained in a state of profound astonishment.

It became evident that Eiji's Falna System possessed capabilities far exceeding their initial estimations.

Next, it was Riveria's turn. With a blush painting her cheeks, she removed her mage's robe, followed by the undergarments that concealed her upper torso.

Her pointed ears flushed crimson as she lay on the bed, Urgently asking, "Please hurry, Eiji-sama."

"No, I must proceed with caution to ensure nothing goes awry. Riveria, you need to have patience."

"...?"

Riveria had no idea Eiji was merely spouting nonsense.

Indeed, Eiji found Riveria's back as captivating as Ais's. Being a witch, she possessed little muscle, resulting in an incredibly slender physique that accentuated her curvaceous chest and hips.

"Hmmm~! Eiji-sama, you... Why are you using your palm instead of your finger!?"

A groan escaped Riveria as she recognized the distinct warmth spreading across her back was not what she had anticipated. The sensation of something flowing into her only intensified her blushing.

"Using a single finger is quite taxing. Rest assured, the procedure is progressing without issue."

That's not what I'm concerned about!

Riveria silently lamented, fearing her purity might be compromised as Eiji shamelessly massaged her bare back with his palm.

The contact of their skin sent shivers down her spine.

She bit her lip, steeling herself with the belief that Eiji was being utterly serious.

At least, in this moment.

"Mnnn... Ahhh... How much longer, Eiji-sama?"

"Just a little more."

"Ugh~Obviously!"

Riveria's exquisite moans and suggestive words did not go unnoticed by the two women waiting outside.

Lefiya, startled by Riveria's sounds, blushed profusely. Loki, however, felt a pang of jealousy and sourness.

Eiji! You scoundrel!

She now understood the bitter feeling of a husband discovering his wife's infidelity.

Loki seethed with rage internally, but seeing Ais and Riveria seemingly enjoying Eiji's actions, she resigned herself to the possibility of a misunderstanding. Perhaps Eiji wasn't engaging in anything illicit with them.

Even so...!

She still felt a deep wave of envy.

And likely immense shock, if she could witness Ais's current observation.

"...." Not only did Ais witness Eiji engaging with Riveria, but she also noticed the prominent bulge straining against his pants.

Though innocent, she was not entirely oblivious. She recalled a previous sensation of something pressing against her posterior and wondered if it was... Eiji's member?

Her cheeks flared with heat, not of disgust, but of curiosity about the form of his legendary sword.

It was the first time she had ever felt such intrigue towards the anatomy of the opposite sex, perhaps due to Eiji's striking handsomeness and his kindness towards her.

She also eagerly anticipated utilizing her newly acquired Falna to rapidly increase her strength.

But before that—

'Based on Riveria's past explanations of the physical differences between males and females, Eiji-sama's penis shouldn't be this large.'

'As expected of Eiji-sama. He is unlike any other man.'

Ais swallowed, her innocent thoughts beginning to be tinged with curiosity. Eiji felt no guilt, only a heightened sense of excitement.

Eventually, Ais would undoubtedly transform into his likeness.

Time passed, and Ais and Riveria finally emerged from the bedroom. Loki and Lefiya immediately inquired about the process, questioning the reason for the earlier moans!

Riveria lightly struck Loki and Lefiya on their heads before providing an honest account. Eiji had merely dripped blood onto her and Ais's backs. While the process took slightly longer than a typical Falna bestowal, they had undoubtedly reaped significant benefits.

Riveria omitted any mention of Eiji rubbing her back, nor the occasional sensation of something firm nudging her buttocks.

That was too mortifying!

She shot Eiji a glare, but the man maintained his disarmingly innocent expression.

Shameless!

Riveria's ears reddened once more. Nevertheless, she chose to overlook Eiji's lewd actions, recalling his earlier admission of being a pervert but also his assurance of self-control.

Still, was *this* truly indicative of good self-control!?

"So that's what transpired? Hmph! Eiji, it's Lefiya's turn now. Since it's her, it should be acceptable if I observe the process, correct?" Loki inquired.

Having learned about the advantages of her Falna System from Riveria, Loki suppressed her earlier dissatisfaction and became genuinely intrigued by the Falna bestowing process.

"Absolutely not. You will have to wait outside again, Loki."

"What!? Are you being excessively possessive? Lefiya is also a member of my familia!" Loki exclaimed, annoyed at the man before her.

However, Eiji saw no point in further debate with Loki and brazenly placed his hand on Lefiya's shoulder. "Let's not waste any more time. Lefiya, accompany me to the bedroom."

Lefiya gasped, a mixture of nervousness and apprehension about losing her virginity overwhelming her. Unlike Ais, who had Riveria's company, she would be alone with Eiji in the bedroom.

He wouldn't do anything untoward to her, would he?

A moment later, she couldn't tell if her feelings were of happiness or disappointment.

"Hnnmmm~! Ahhh~!"

The entire experience unfolded similarly, yet Eiji proceeded with greater haste, as if Lefiya could not possibly measure up to Ais and Riveria.

Lefiya let out a moan; it was the most intimate physical contact she had ever shared with a man, and remarkably, it wasn't as repulsive as she had anticipated.

She discovered, to her surprise, that it was quite pleasurable.

'No, no, no! Lefiya, have you lost your mind!? This man has also been intimate with Ais! He's... He's your love rival!'

In her mind, Lefiya chastised herself, yet she also felt a pang of offense, realizing how swiftly the encounter had concluded.

In less than five minutes, she and Eiji had exited the bedroom. She could even discern the composed, almost indifferent expression on the man's face.

Bias! This man is clearly showing favoritism against me! Could it be because I prefer women?

Lefiya understood she ought not to dwell on such thoughts, but given her current emotional state, she found herself vexed.

"Lefiya, is it finished? That was remarkably quick," Loki commented, her expression betraying no hint of concern.

Her demeanor was notably different from when Ais and Riveria had emerged from the bedroom with Eiji.

Lefiya suddenly felt an urge to strike Loki on the head, much like Riveria had done.