Planning for Harem

"That's all."

The Shadow has ended their extremely biased reports. I shift my attention to Artemis's lovely face, savoring her supernatural beauty while contemplating the information that I've heard.

(There's no doubt. I'm in Motoyasu's first loop. Now, what I'm going to do?)

I think about what I'm going to do. My main motivation is enjoying my second life. I want to have a harem, thrilling adventures, and novel experiences. I feel confident with my ability to defend myself. I have my Omnipotence as my trump card.

(Keeping this world safe is given. I guess I'll turn this world into my hub-world. I'm going to force the World's Spirit to submit if forced to. But, I must deal with the waves first before setting this world as my base.)

To be honest, I feel confident with besting Medea the Fake Goddess. I can do it right now, using my Omnipotence. However, I won't do it. Why? I want to experience fighting in the waves. Also, I have a plan for Glass. She's one of my favorite female characters, and I'll make her join my harem. If I destroy the Fake Goddess now, the waves will end and Glass won't invade this world at the third wave. I need an excuse to get her as my girl.

I would deal with the waves after Cal Mira's Wave at the earliest. Maybe, even earlier because L'Arc Berg and Therese Alexandrite will infiltrate this world around that wave.

I shift my attention to something else after finalizing my plan.

(There's also Raphtalia. She's the best waifu in the series.)

I'm in the Reprise timeline—the first loop to be precise—and know what'll happen to Raphtalia. She will stay as Beloukas' ware because there's no Naofumi to buy her.

(Raphtalia is a free game. I'll buy her soon.)

After making my decision regarding Raphtalia, I shift my attention to the next topic. Still about female characters in Rising of the Shield Hero.

There's Rishia. And just like Raphtalia, her fate in the first loop of Reprise is unknown. In the later loop, it's mentioned how Rishia's mind is broken because Itsuki never saved her. I don't know when is the correct time to help her, but I decide to save her.

(Then, I'll have two girls with the potential to be vassal heroines. Three if my plan for Glass goes smoothly. Ah! I almost forget Sadina. Sadina has the potential to be a vassal heroine. If I get Raphtalia, Sadina is easy prey. More so when I best her in a drinking contest. I can use Omnipotence to make me immune to alcohol's effect. That's four vassal heroines.)

Still contemplating about the candidates for my future harem, I skim my memory for other interesting female characters. There are many attractive girls in this world, and I realize that there will be too many girls if I don't inhibit myself.

(If I'm being too greedy, I'll be stretched thin. There's also her...)

I divert my attention from my mind and focus on Artemis, who is still straddling me without a care in the world. She is watching me with a flat expression while tilting her head slightly in an adorable manner.

(Shit! I really can't hold myself! I want to push her down!)

I feel my heart itch as my view lands on her divine form. I've realized that I'm physically attracted to and smitten by her exotic and exquisite appearance.

I distractedly make a mental note that she's going to be a member of my harem. With the addition of the girls I've set my mind to, there are five girls in total. Five is quite many, but I am going to add another one to make it six.

A week has seven days, and I can spend six days for a girl each day. The last day can be used for my personal time.

I suppose I can rear a female Filolial as the fifth member of my party, as well as the sixth member of my hare… I am hoping she will develop an adult form like Sakura in the Reprise Spin-Off.

Well, that was the plan. Of course, it may change later.

(That's settled. Now, I need to be alone with Artemis. So...)

I steal a glance at the Shadow and contemplate what I should do. After thinking a bit, I make up my mind and resolve myself. I activate my Omnipotence and make her disappear from existence.

Surprisingly, I feel nothing after basically killing a sapient being. A human at that. I guess the way they die seems surreal. After all, I've thought to eradicate their existence, and it happened.

Granted, it wasn't my first time desiring someone's death. In fact, I'm certain that many people have desired someone else death when they are annoyed or angry. The difference between me and them is that I have Omnipotence that realizes my desire without any problem.

Be that as it may, let's return to the present.

Artemis's eyes widen slightly when she watches the Shadow eradicated from existence just like that. Then, she shifts her attention to me. However, she says nothing, silently watching my face as if I'm a fascinating animal.

I ignore her antic and ask a question. "Are we alone now?"

"We are," she says while maintaining her intrigued gaze on me, "No other sapient lifeforms have been detected within a 100-meter range."

"Thank you."

She blinks her eyed slowly and nods. "I'm yours. It's my purpose to be useful for you."

The itch in my heart becomes stronger after listening to the sincerity and conviction in her voice.

And yet, I hesitate to test out how deep her sincerity and how strong her conviction is. It seems like my troubled state has shown up on my face.

Artemis frowns slightly and moves her perfectly sculpted hands to cup my cheeks. "You seem troubled. Tell me what troubled you, hero."

I think a little before resolving myself. "So, what can you do for me?" I question carefully.

"You can use me to shoot all hindrances in your path. Also, you can use me to relieve your sexual need. Because you've told the World of your desire and intention, the World has equipped me with the information they have collected from the World's residents."

"So you're that ready, huh?"

"I'm your Bow and your loyal and devoted companion."

After hearing her resolute, albeit monotone declaration, I feel the last inhibition, which holds me back from moving forward our relationship, disappears.