Well that was certainly unexpected... For Akira and his Familia to be challenged in a War Game was something no one would have dared to think about. After all, he and his Familia members had many occasions where they showed their power and might to the highest degree possible.
But even so, Freya had the nerve to challenge him in a suicidal mission. No god inside or even outside of Orario would challenge Akira, but for some reason Freya was just tired of it all. Without using his omniscience, Akira tried his best to find a reason for this but nothing comes to his mind.
Now a bit of time has passed since the declaration of war. Akira and his Familia members are currently residing in Hestia's Mansion as guests. Akira was in the main office's balcony drinking a cup of tea while watching the beautiful scenery in front of him.
Akira could wipe this entire world by just thinking about it so why would he stress about a bitch wanting a fight. He fought the urge to go and exterminate her and all her acquittances many times but he refused to do so every time— he failed to see the fun in destroying the fools with a swing of his hand, instead he was going to accept the War Game... And show Orario a spectacle they had never seen, enough to move this anime from a R15 to a fucking R21.
Akira wasn't alone on the large balcony, Alice was standing in front of him in a serious manner. Some maids were also there but outside of the balcony.
'I wonder what world we should go to next...' Akira thought.
'Overlord?... I could tame the dragons of the council and attack Nazzarick... But at what time of the timeline should I appear... Before the death of Foresight?... End of the fourth season?...' While the Freya Familia was preparing like crazy, Akira was just thinking about what world he should go to next.
Then after taking a small sip of tea, Akira turns his gaze and meets that of Alice, who was just staring at him with red cheeks and eyes shining like an ocean below a sunny sky. Akira smiles at her then asks, "What is it Alice dear?"
To which she responds, "I could look at you for all eternity and not get bored of it a single bit dear. It's like I'm seeing all my reasons to live before my eyes at once~" She says.
Akira smiles bitterly, he puts the tea cup back on the table then looks at her in a more serious manner, "I'm glad you think about it that way dear because I feel the same. The love you and the other girls provide me is a primordial reason why I haven't gone insane a long time before." He says, Alice wasn't a fan of the idea of a harem— No, more exactly she wasn't a fan of having to 'share'. It is selfish of her to think so that way but if it meant his happiness then all she could do was get used to it.
"How are the other girls doing? Do they need anything?" Akira asks.
"Hm. Normally I'd say that the simple fact they get chosen to be your concubines is already enough for a lifetime... But knowing you, I'm happy to say that everyone is having a great time. Testarossa and Ultima are visiting the town. Milim is in the cafeteria eating cakes and cookies while reading mangas you provided her personally. Carrera is taking a bath and Hestia is in the second office room doing paperwork." Alice reports.
"Good. I wonder what gifts they would like... By the way, why are you standing up come and rest beside me." Akira said, Alice was overjoyed after hearing this and she quickly moved closer to Akira, she grabs a chair then places it just a few centimeters away from him. She then sits on the chair and clings tightly to his arm while making small satisfied noises.
"You know I was thinking about it and I think once we get back to Tensura we should prepare our wedding." Akira explained to her.
Alice clung even more tightly to her fiancé, a force so powerful it could destroy a planet effortlessly but Akira barely felt anything, "The thought of finally marrying each other makes me think it's a dream come true~. I will make sure to be the best mother possible for our future children~! In fact, I already made enough clothes for them until their seventh millennium~! I got clothes, toys and everything for both a boy and a girl~!"
"I'm sure you'll be wonderful as a wife, Alice." Akira compliments her. ice's eyes widen for a second and she lets out an unpredicted and strange moan of satisfaction which startled Akira, "Aah~ Your words flatter me to the utmost—" Unfortunately before she could finish her sentence, someone joined them in the balcony.
"Wassup 'Kira, how was yer 'night?" Carrera asks with a smug smile while stretching her arms. Alice's expression shifts into a clear displeasure but invisible to these two. Carrera sees Alice right beside Akira and asks about it, "Come you too, Carrera. I was just talking about how I value you all like treasures." Akira said, it was a sentence that took Carrera off guard. Everyone knew that Alice was Akira's well deserved fiancé but she didn't think he'd still see her as equal to his first.
Carrera smiles in joy then comes closer and sits on Akira's lap. Alice grits her teeth in anger while Carrera simply enjoys the position in which she was sitting. The girl proceeds to hug Akira and her breast coincidentally squeezed on his face, the boy's lust grew exponentially at the feeling of one of his lover's sexual parts being so tight beside him. Akira tried to grasp Carrera's big tit but fought that irresistible primal urge because doing so would mean spending an entire day on love-making, he had better things to do than women right now.
Akira gently pushes Alice and Carrera off him but still startles them, "Now if you'll excuse me, I got a Familia to assemble. I'm going to Earth to get Saeko." Akira said, receiving no objection from Alice or Carrera, he snapped his fingers and got instantly teleported to Saeko's current location.
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Akira appeared in what seemed to be a bathroom. This precise restroom wasn't unknown to him because it was here he had his epiphany about 'crossing-over' a month ago. He was standing in the exact position before leaving for the void.
Suddenly, a knocking was heard on the door to the bathroom. Akira takes this occasion to wash his hands then leave the restroom as if nothing happened. Once he opens the door, he sees that it was Saeko who was knocking, her expression was filled with worry and anxiety for him.
"A-Akira... Are you feeling alright? I'm worried about you..." She says, concerned about his health.
But then, the boy quickly embraces Saeko in his hands, this takes her off guard and she starts blushing uncontrollably not knowing what has gotten into him. "I missed you." He whispered in her ear.
'...But it seems like time has been frozen since I left Earth. This spares me a lot of explaining to do I guess...' Akira says innerly.
"Don't worry about me, Love. I simply had a stomachache; must've probably been that snack we ate yesterday (last month) outside." Akira explains.
Saeko hugs him back then lets out a sigh of relief, "I also felt the same during the morning. I'm so happy you're okay~" She says, not asking if Outer Gods are the kind to actually get upset tummies.
Letting go of her, Akira continues, "I'm sorry for it being so sudden but we're gonna need to return to the Danmachi world as soon as possible. As part of my Familia, you're required to participate in a tournament between Familias called a War Game. It's a Battle Royale and it's taking place tomorrow in Orario."
Saeko takes a moment to organize her thoughts before replying with a smile, "Sure! Whatever you say, just let me go say my goodbyes to my friends for now." She says.
"Very well. I'm coming with you." He says.
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In the Main Hall of Saya's Mansion, Saeko explained her sudden leaving and Akira's saying it's an urgent manner. Her three friends, Saya, Rei, Shizuka and even Saya's mother Yuriko.
However before leaving, Akira was addressed by Saya, "Can I have a word with you in private if you may?" Saya asks Akira.
Seeing nothing wrong with that, he tells Saeko to wait then goes with Saya to a more private place to aboard the subject she wanted to speak about. And now, away from all the other ears, Akira remarks that Saya was accompanied by Shizuka and Rei as well, all having serious expressions with Saya as their supposed leader.
Silence lasts for a few seconds, then Akira says, "Now, state the purpose of your audience."
The three girls look at each other then nod in accordance, then Saya moves forward and announces, "W-We spoke to each other and... We decided— it's not like I love you or anything... B-But we wanna join your h-harem... Baka." She said with blushing cheeks and an obvious aura of lovesickness.
"..." Akira didn't expect to receive three love confessions at once. He shifts his gaze off Saya and sees Rei and Shizuka also blushing and smiling bitterly, completely seduced.
'This is my fault for not restraining [Perfect Physique]... It seems like even five percent is enough to craze mortals... What should I say in this situation? What would a badass say...' Akira thinks innerly.
Then, he smiles then lets out a small giggle which startles the three girls. After, he opens his gleaming eyes and says, "It is normal I felt the urge to evacuate earlier. Being surrounded by three world-class beauties such as yourselves made me thrice as Lovesick." Akira said in a seductive tone.
The girls' jaws opened up widely and not only their cheeks but their entire faces were red of shock and seduction. Seeing this sudden escalation of emotions and considering that they understood he accepted their united love confession, Akira summoned a gate behind him bid his farewell for now, "I'll come back soon to take you all on a date for celebration. But for now, I must go as something urgent awaits."
Akira enters the gate and finds himself back in Hestia's Mansion. As soon as he arrives, Akira notices Hestia standing just beside him— his sudden apparition startled her for a second, "A-Akira!! Jeez you scared me baka!!!" She shouts while punching him with her small hands.
Ignoring her antics, Akira sees Saeko as well in the same room, not just her but the entire Familia was united here. Akira smiles then proceeds, "Then, let me explain to you all how this War Game is gonna go..."