"Are you okay?"
Eiji's figure paused, instinctively bending down and extending his hand toward the person who had arrived.
But upon seeing the figure under the cloak, his breath caught at the same time.
For no other reason—
This woman was too beautiful.
The woman standing before Eiji was exceptionally outstanding, even among the gods known for their beauty. In fact, she could be considered the most stunning.
Her breathtaking appearance was enough to capture the hearts of all who pursued beauty. Her skin was as white and delicate as snow, and the gold-embroidered gown she wore accentuated her perfect figure.
She had long, slender limbs, a soft and full bosom, a round and petite waist, and a perfectly proportioned body that irresistibly drew the eye. It was impossible not to be mesmerized—one could easily lose all sense of reason.
In all his life, Eiji had never seen such a beautiful woman.
A divine presence radiated from her—there was no doubt she was a goddess. But her beauty was enough to make ninety-nine percent of goddesses feel inferior. Even Riveria would have to admit defeat.
"Mmm, I'm fine~"
The goddess, who had fallen to the ground, let out an enchanting smile. She extended her snowy-white wrist, grasped Eiji's hand, and stood up.
—Hiss!
Her skin was unbelievably smooth, and the sensation of her touch was as soft as cotton candy, flawless from head to toe—like a masterpiece of nature's blessings.
How could such a beautiful woman exist in this world?
She almost rivalled me when I dress as a woman!
"Hehe, do you like women that much?"
The goddess swayed her long silver hair and spoke with a seductive undertone.
Her fingers traced a slow circle in Eiji's palm before letting go, and amusement flickered in her ripple-like gray eyes.
Though she had already speculated, actually meeting him in person still surprised Freya.
As the Goddess of Beauty, her charm was unrivalled among the gods. Only a few deities, like Aphrodite, who also embodied beauty, could compare to her allure.
Yet, this was the first time she had encountered a human boy whose presence made her heart waver. His allure was perhaps no less than her own.
If he were a woman, his beauty alone could throw the entire lower world into chaos.
In the past, she had only ever been drawn to radiant souls, collecting only those heroes with brilliant spirits. But today, she found herself realizing—looks mattered too.
The problem was—his personality was terrible.
Those deep black eyes, as if piercing through everything, scanned her from head to toe like a laser, making her feel utterly exposed.
And yet, his gaze remained serious, as though analyzing an academic problem.
Freya felt… strange.
Normally, she had no interest in perverts like him. Lustful men had filthy souls, which she found repulsive.
But Eiji was different.
His soul was deceptive—on the surface, it was tainted with various colours, appearing dark and impure, but at its core, it gleamed with dazzling golden light.
This meant he had all sorts of flaws—lust, greed, vanity, pettiness—but at his core, he was unyielding and courageous.
Because of this deceptive soul, she had completely overlooked this hidden gem during her patrols of Orario over the past half month.
Otherwise, she would have recruited him into her Familia long ago—this charming yet fearless boy.
It was the first time she had seen a soul like his, and it intrigued her deeply.
So today, when she saw him approaching the Tower of Babel, she couldn't resist descending from the top—even without bringing a single guard.
"What a cunning woman!"
Eiji was inwardly shocked.
The enchanting smile at the corners of her lips, her delicate fingers lingering in his palm, and the soft, lingering affection in her gray eyes—it all made his heart itch.
"I'm just an honest man. If anyone's to blame, it's my straightforwardness."
Eiji smiled politely.
His smile made Freya momentarily freeze, her expression flickering with uncertainty.
"Enough about that. We hit it off so well at first sight—how about we find a hotel and have a nice chat?"
Eiji stepped forward, wrapping an arm around the goddess's slender waist, his expression calm and composed.
With his previous experience with Goddess Demeter, he had grown bold and was becoming more adept in these situations.
"…"
Freya fell silent for a moment, her expression unreadable.
Good heavens, she had expected Eiji's perverted nature to emerge eventually, but she hadn't anticipated that he wouldn't even wait a single day. Barely two sentences in, and he was already inviting her to a hotel?
This boy's level of shamelessness exceeded her expectations.
"It would be my pleasure."
Freya leaned into Eiji's embrace, her lips brushing against his ear as she whispered seductively.
Well, that worked out.
This was exactly what she had come for.
They had merely skipped the formalities.
Besides—
This boy is really handsome!
There was no denying it—Freya really knew what she was doing.
***
As the sun set, inside a hotel room—
Freya sat lazily on the edge of the bed, wrapped in a sheet that concealed her breathtaking figure. Her entire body ached, her cheeks still flushed, and an irresistible charm radiated from her every movement.
"What do you plan to do?"
"About what?"
Eiji finished getting dressed, rubbing his sore waist, feeling utterly drained.
He turned to look at Freya—
And almost got seduced again. He quickly looked away.
Nope, that's enough for today. Time to practice self-restraint.
"Your Familia."
Freya crossed her legs, resting her cheek against her hand, her gaze lazy.
"Rather than staying in the Loki Familia, why not join mine? With your personality, you'd definitely enjoy yourself more with me. Anything Loki can give you—I can give you too."
"I'll pass."
Eiji waved his hand dismissively, stretching his sore waist.
"Loki Familia is fine. I don't plan on switching gods."
"…Wait a second. Are you normal right now?"
Hearing his completely unmoved response, Freya couldn't help but sound doubtful.
What the hell?
She had just poured her heart into seducing him, and he was completely unfazed?
"I'm perfectly normal!"
Eiji looked at her in confusion.
***
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