[The Husband of the Goddesses]

I told Phinis-sama in a clear tone so that the stunned girls could hear it as well, “Of course, there’s a perfectly good reason as to why I propose this. I have a special skill called《Perfect Conception》. It allows me to impregnate my partner at any time. Originally, it only works on humans and some part of demi-humans, but considering that the Phoenix Seal has been confirmed to be applicable to the goddesses, I think it can also work on you now.”

“Impregnate at any time…?”

“Yes, that’s right. In other words—I may be able to make you pregnant, to give you the baby that you’ve been wishing for.”

“—!? Really…!?” Phinis-sama turned towards me in surprise.

I gave her a big nod, “Yes,” and continued, “Of course, we have to try it first to be sure, but I believe that the chances of success are high.”

“…You sure? Can I believe you…?” Phinis-sama looked up at me with imploring eyes.

Her expression was so frail and ephemeral, and she looked like she might start crying at any moment.

But that was only natural.

It could be said to be a glimmer of hope that she found at the bottom of despair.

If, in the worst-case scenario, it didn’t work, her heart would most likely be shattered into pieces and she’d have no hope of recovery.

So I nodded with a gentle smile to reassure her. “Yes, of course. I’ll definitely let you have a baby.”

“I’m glad… My own baby…” Phinis-sama was overwhelmed with joy, and tears streamed down her face.

I also softened my expression, and then I resumed the conversation, “So, going back to the previous topic…”

“The one about you wanting to make me your wife…?”

“Yes, that’s right. I mean, I can’t possibly just leave you alone after I make you pregnant and pretend like it’s none of my business… As such, I’d like to properly take responsibility…”

“I see… But I won’t mind it, you know…?”

“N-no, that’s not the problem here. It’s just, there are things I can’t yield in as a man…”

When I crossed my arms and wore a troubled look, a smile that had been absent for quite a while appeared on Phinis-sama’s face, and she said, “You really are a kind child…”

“Y-you think? Ahaha…”

While feeling a little embarrassed at Phinis-sama’s words, I glanced at the girls who were waiting behind me, “There’s just one problem,” and said, “As you know, I already have quite a few wives with whom I’ve exchanged vows to share my future…”

Receiving my gaze, the girls cleared their throats and fixed their postures.

Just counting the ones who are here, there are already six people and one god. There’s still Kaya-san and Iris who said she wanted to be my wife one day, too.

I didn’t know if she was serious, but if she was, then that meant I had a total of nine wives.

I didn’t think it was too many, per se. I mean, many people practiced polygamy. It just meant that was how much more effort I had to put in.

Well, I’d try my best to manage somehow.

Just then.

“Hou, it seems like this is a good timing—Take me as your wife as well.”

“Huh?” I widened my eyes in shock at the words Igniver-sama blurted out of the blue.

Then.

――Blaze!

“Wai-!?”

With a fearless smile on her face, Igniver-sama burned up her clothes again, and then she said while tapping her now bare lower abdomen, “What are you surprised at? We already had sexual intercourse, and you also have engraved this phoenix crest on my body. In fact, that already makes us a married couple.”

“I-I’ve got it, so please hurry up and get dressed!?”

Rather, why does she always get naked!? Honestly, this person!?

I mean, this god!?

Having suddenly gained a 10th wife, I naturally couldn’t help but retort inwardly.