The next day.
The sound of the cutting wind could be heard repeatedly in the area behind the Seiya Familia house, specifically the training ground.
The sound came from Alise Lovell swinging her sword; she had been there since sunrise, swinging her sword over and over.
An hour had passed since she started training.
With every movement, her bright red hair, tied in a ponytail, fluttered; the wind played with every strand and even the sweat dripping down her white skin.
Her green eyes sparkled, reflecting the soft morning light. She was lost in her own thoughts until the sound of someone coughing reached her ears.
"Cough! Good morning, Alise."
The woman's sword swing halted; she turned and looked at the person who had greeted her with a touch of surprise.
"Eiji, good morning! Sorry, I didn't tell you beforehand that I was borrowing this training ground."
She hurriedly wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled at the white-haired man with star-like eyes standing before her.
Was it just her imagination, or had he become even more handsome than before?
Since Eiji was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with the top two buttons undone, Alise could also see his collarbone and chest muscles.
Her cheeks flushed slightly without her realizing it.
For a moment, she didn't know where to look.
This man is so handsome!
He's also very perverted. Of course, after staying at the Seiya Familia house for a few days, Alise knew Eiji's daily routine and that of his women.
Every night, she always heard lewd sounds coming from his bedroom. At first she was embarrassed, helpless, and then she began to become numb.
Even so, Alise didn't feel the slightest bit of disgust toward the man in front of her, especially when she saw his smile.
'Lion... You were too slow; while you were busy searching for our goddess, Asfi and several other women have already slept with the man you like.'
'I even feel a little tempted by him!'
Eiji pretended not to know what Alise was thinking, and was pleased that her positive level was quite high.
Just like her, he was also observing her appearance as she was drenched in sweat. Since she was only wearing a red sports bra and tight black leggings, her beautiful curves and plump butt were clearly visible.
That combination gave him a beautiful view.
"No need to be so polite—this is just a training field, and anyone living in my familia's house can use it freely. You're no exception, Alise."
"I already consider you—and even Ryuu—part of my family. Just think of this mansion as your own home."
Eiji said that gently.
[Your words are a bit slick, host.]
'Miss System, it's still early. Why are you so eager to comment on your host?'
[It's my side job.]
What Miss System said left him speechless.
Alise felt a warm current flowing through her heart; she was moved and didn't notice Eiji's gaze on her body. She herself was too shy to look at his face; her heart was pounding just because of what she had just said to him.
"T-Thank you, Eiji. You're so kind to me… but family? You mean familia, right?"
Eiji shook his head; he stepped forward until he could smell Alise's sweat more clearly. It smelled as sweet as a flower growing in the wild; he didn't hesitate to place his hands on her shoulders.
"That's the first thing. Besides, you're still a member of the Astraea Familia. I also have no intention of stealing members from the Astraea Familia. And in my opinion, you and Ryuu are better suited to be part of my family."
"Eeeh!? Really!? Isn't that a bit much? Wait, Eiji-sama! Don't get too close, I… I'm sweating!"
Alise's face was almost as red as her hair; she wanted to push Eiji away for fear he'd smell her sweat, but when her hand touched his muscular chest, she flinched and quickly pulled her hand back.
She didn't regret having touched Eiji's chest for a moment, but she was also worried he might be disgusted by the smell of her sweat.
Alise panicked; she looked up to see Eiji's expression. She was relieved that he was still smiling at her, but that didn't make things any better—!
It was dangerous for her heart.
And what he said...
Was that a confession!?
Becoming his family is the same as becoming one of his women, right!?
"Your sweat? It smells nice, I like it." Eiji said without hesitation.
"...!" Alise froze before stammering, "You, you, what are you saying!? How could you possibly like the smell of my sweat?!"
"I'm serious—the same goes for everything I've said. Alise, you're a beautiful and charming woman... I can't help but like you."
"!!!"
Faced with Eiji's direct confession, Alise was overwhelmed. She never expected that in this situation, the guy her best friend liked would confess to her!
She was so happy she almost laughed, but she also felt guilty toward Ryuu, which made her unsure of what to say.
"I, I... Eiji-sama, I don't hate you; I actually like you quite a bit too... I'm not just grateful because if it weren't for you, Ryuu wouldn't have been able to bring me back to life."
"Oh?" Eiji wore an expression of surprise and joy at the same time.
Alise apologized to Ryuu in her heart.
She couldn't lie about her own feelings.
But since Eiji had a harem from the start, that shouldn't be a problem, right?
[I got carried away and confessed to Alise when I saw her drenched in sweat this morning and she looked sexy, but I didn't expect her to reciprocate my feelings and say she likes me!]
[Turns out I'm really popular.]
Bullshit!
Don't you know you've always been really popular, Eiji!?
Many heroines who listened to his inner voice were complaining.
Some also think he's a pervert. I mean, he clearly said he couldn't help but confess to Alise because he saw her drenched in sweat and looking sexy.
That guy...
Well, even though his inner voice is often too honest, his outward attitude is at least not hypocritical.
He's an honest pervert.
[You're an honest pervert, host.]
"Miss System, shut up."
Alise found what Eiji was thinking amusing, and thought he was a funny guy too.
How should I put it?
This guy is pretty narcissistic.
"Pfft! Hehehe."
"Alise, what are you laughing at? I get it, you must be really happy because from now on, we're dating."
Eiji said that without blushing.
He was incredibly confident.
His face was as thick as a building wall in a certain country.
"...." Alise fell silent and finally said, "Eiji, you're a narcissist. But I don't disagree with what you said... W-We're dating starting now. I, Alise Lovell, who is pure and perfect, accept your confession. Eiji, you should be happy!"
Eiji paused for a moment before saying, "Alise, I thought you were the only narcissist here."
"No, it's you!"
"Alise, it's you."
"It's you, Eiji!"
The two accused each other, but they seemed to be teasing one another.
Alise even forgot that Eiji was still holding her shoulders, their bodies pressed against each other.
[You two are so narcissistic. Truly a perfect couple made in heaven.]
'Miss System, you've read too many novels from the Dragon Kingdom! Stop reading those books, your brain has been poisoned!'
[S-Shut up! I don't understand what you're saying! I can read whatever I like!]
Eiji didn't expect Miss System's reaction this time to be so strong.
That woman really loves the novels from the Dragon Kingdom.
How surprising.
"Alright, I'm a narcissist. Now, let me collect the interest payment from you first."
"What are you trying to do?" Alise asked nervously.
She was not at all pleased that the other party had given in to the debate they'd had earlier.
Eiji suddenly wrapped one of his arms around her waist, and his other hand cupped her chin.
This posture...
Is he going to kiss her?!
Eiji's handsome face drew closer, his golden eyes filling her vision, and his star-shaped pupils looked so beautiful they were hypnotizing.
Alise realized a little too late when her lips and Eiji's lips touched. She was startled and widened her eyes.
"Mmm...!"
A muffled moan escaped her lips; she could feel Eiji's tongue entering her and wrapping around her own.
Shyly and awkwardly, she returned the passionate kiss. On the vast Seiya Familia training grounds, the two continued kissing, oblivious to the people inside the house who might be watching them.
For instance, behind the second-floor window, there was Asfi, who happened to be on her way down to the first floor to have breakfast with the others.
"That guy isn't even letting go of Alise…"
"How lewd."
Asfi adjusted her glasses with a slight blush on her cheeks; there was also a hint of jealousy in her eyes as she watched Eiji and Alise's tongues intertwine.
However, she didn't mind Alise joining Eiji's harem.
Long before today, she had predicted that the captain of the Astraea Familia would also become her sister.
"Still, Eiji doesn't plan on making every beautiful and famous woman in Orario his woman, does he?"
"He'll most likely do it, Asfi. That's because he's Eiji. In my world, he doesn't let go of any beautiful woman he's ever met. Hmm... unless those women are wicked sluts and unfaithful to a single man."
The one who replied to Eiji's words was the captain of the Seiya Familia, Artoria. She had just woken up and stepped out of Eiji's bedroom because last night, it was her turn to feed Eiji with her body.
She and Haruhime, to be exact.
The three of them had a threesome.
Asfi knew this and was only surprised by her sudden appearance, "Good morning, Artoria. Are you okay after what Eiji did to you last night?"
She changed the subject, and was more curious about the woman's stamina in front of her.
"Mhm, as you can see. After all, I'm a King; I just need a little rest to recover and get back to my usual routine. I also don't like lying around doing nothing in the morning."
Artoria proudly patted her chest, which had grown larger than its original size.
She was essentially talking about a King's discipline!
The ahoge on her head bobbled from side to side.
However, she was still shorter than Artoria (Lancer class), and Asfi was even a bit taller than her.
"That's… amazing."
Asfi didn't know what to say; she simply praised the blonde female knight.
After becoming a member of Eiji's harem, she more or less knew that Artoria was the king of a kingdom.
Even though she was a King, she was a woman, and she moaned like a bitch when Eiji fucked her.
Recalling the scenes she'd seen in the group chat livestream last night, Asfi felt a little aroused.
She tried to keep her expression serious as usual.
"That's not all that extraordinary. Asfi, instead of standing here talking and watching Eiji kiss, let's have breakfast!"
It was only when talking about food that Artoria seemed truly enthusiastic.
As expected of a foodie.
Asfi found it amusing; she didn't refuse, of course, and went to the dining room on the first floor with Artoria.
Haruhime had far less stamina than Artoria; she was still lying in Eiji's bedroom, fast asleep. Sperm was dripping from her two lower orifices, and her snow-white buttocks bore red handprints. With her fox-like features—like her drooping blonde ears and tail—any man seeing her right now would surely be aroused and unable to resist playing with her.
Especially when seeing Eiji's masterpiece—specifically Haruhime's pink asshole, which looked wide open.
More than ten minutes later.
"Hah... Hah... Eiji, you almost killed me from running out of breath." Alise was gasping for breath, saliva dripping from her pink lips; she stared at the man's face, feeling a bit annoyed.
But there was also lust in her green eyes.
Eiji caressed Alise's plump buttocks as he said, "Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Your mouth is so delicious, Alise."
"Hmph! That's only natural—because I'm Alise!"
"...."
This woman was bragging about herself again.
Not only is she beautiful and sexy, she's also cute.
He wanted to fuck her right then and there, but Filvis suddenly appeared, teleporting in, and knelt down not far between him and Alise.
"Eiji-sama, sorry to interrupt you and Alise."
"Filvis, what's the matter? If this is about breakfast, Alise and I might be late. You and the others can have breakfast without waiting for us."
Eiji asked without taking his hand off Alise's butt.
Alise felt embarrassed, but she couldn't pull her body away from Eiji. Right in front of Filvis's eyes and filled with envy, she could only lean against the man's chest.
"It's not about breakfast. But a guest named Fels has come to visit. He said he wanted to talk to you, but I told him to keep waiting at the gate."
"Fels? Ouranos seems to want to tell me something. Good job not letting him in right away, Filvis. I'll go meet him myself."
Hearing Eiji's praise, Filvis wore a pleased yet slightly drunk expression.
Alise wondered what was wrong with that woman?
And Eiji, what's wrong with letting a guest like Fels come in and wait in the living room?
Aren't you being a bit rude to him?
Alise didn't know the unwritten rules of the Seiya Familia household. Except for the women and Eiji, no men were allowed inside.
...
Eiji reluctantly let go of Alise, thinking he would fully savor her later. For now, he walked toward the gate of his Familia's house.
There, he saw Fels in his black cloak. Others couldn't see his face clearly, but Eiji could see right through his clothes, which were actually magical items.
Fels reminded him of Ainz, but a much weaker version. Before his golden eyes, the body of the person standing before him consisted of a skeletal frame without flesh, and had few internal organs.
"Fels, it's been a while. Your bones look in good condition as usual. How do you take care of them?"
What Eiji said so casually startled the nearly 1,000-year-old Sage.
"Eiji, can you see through my magical cloak?"
Fels didn't answer, but asked back.
"Yes, but don't get the wrong idea. I certainly never use my vision to peek at women's bodies. Don't compare me to Zeus. I'm not as perverted as he is, okay?" Eiji said flatly.
Only he and Miss System knew whether what he said was true or not.
I'm talking about the last part.
"I see. I'll just tell Ouranos."
"That's not any better, but whatever—why did you come here?"
Fels had no sense of humor; he calmly replied, "Ouranos wants to assign a secret mission to the Seiya Familia."
"Again? What are the details of this mission?"
"Ouranos wants you to send members of your familia to escort the Xenos... Can we discuss this inside? Information about the Xenos is a secret that shouldn't be known by many people."
Fels couldn't tell Eiji the details about the Xenos in a place like the front gate of the house.
Eiji said, "I refuse. Just tell me the objective of this mission, and the price Ouranos is offering for it. As for the Xenos, I actually already know about them. Don't worry, I'm not a racist either. I support what Ouranos wants to do."
"You already know?!"
Fels was surprised again; he knew Eiji wasn't lying because he'd even brought up racism.
But how could he know?
Isn't he a God from another universe who only arrived in Orario about a month ago?
"Were you there when I told Ouranos that I know everything? I know many things I shouldn't know, and the secrets of others I haven't even met yet."
"...."
Fels went numb.
He felt that compared to the other gods, including Ouranos, Eiji was simply too terrifying!
However, fortunately, he wasn't an Evil God. So far, he and his familia have helped resolve many of the problems that have arisen in Orario.
He must surely know the secret to his own immortality, right?
His body, which looked like a walking skeleton, even seemed to him as if he were standing naked before him.
Eiji didn't care what Fels thought of him; he was only interested in what Ouranos could offer so that he would accept a mission from him.
Hearing that Ouranos was willing to pay him anything he could ask for, as long as it was for the sake of the Xenos, he shook his head, making Fels anxious.
Was Eiji refusing?
"Tell Ouranos... the Seiya Familia accepts this mission. Leave the safety of the Xenos to us! We won't let them be harmed, and we'll even help them be accepted by the people of Orario."
Fels: If you agree, please don't make others think you'll refuse.
The sage sighed inwardly.
But he nodded, and shortly after, he said goodbye to Eiji. He had to return to his boss to report this good news.
As for what payment Eiji wanted for this mission?
That was easier than he had thought.
Ouranos should be able to pay for it.