-The harbor's internal passageway.
Sephiroth, Hancock, Baby 5, and Conis were walking along the passage leading into the Temple.
Laki was not with them.
After reporting to Sephiroth, she had gone to inspect the fleet.
Under Babylon's laws, the holiday began on the afternoon of December 24 and lasted until January 7.
During that period, the Servo Angels took turns staffing the posts.
So she had to make one final check of the handover arrangements.
Although her current position was in God's Guards, the focus of her work was gradually shifting toward that of a fleet admiral. She seemed to enjoy it, too.
"I'm the one who should be saying that! Whatever Sephi wants, I'll seize it at any cost. Whatever Sephi wants to do, I'll agree to it. I can give everything for Sephi!"
"I'm devoted to him with my entire being! My body, my mind, my soul, everything I have exists for Lord Sephi! As long as it helps Lord Sephi, I'm willing to do anything!"
Hancock and Baby 5 had really locked horns...
Still, out of consideration for Sephi, neither had resorted to violence.
Baby 5 actually knew she would be no match for the Empress in a real fight. But she dared to argue with Hancock not because she had grown arrogant from being favored, but simply because that was her personality.
"...Hey, you two... If you keep arguing by 'confessing your love to me,' I'm honestly going to get a little embarrassed."
Sephiroth was a man of considerable status and experience, but even he couldn't withstand this barrage of flattery from two stunning beauties.
Although it was Christmas, some people were still on duty.
Whenever passing staff members or Knights spotted the High God in this situation with two beautiful women, anyone who could turn