Babylon Temple, Audience Hall.
The hall was predominantly chalk white, accented with gold and red decorations that lent it a distinctly religious atmosphere.
A red carpet stretched from the entrance to the Throne Platform at the far end. Two knights stood guard outside the white doors with their openwork gold ornaments.
Conis, dressed in a white Saintess Dress, approached the doors with quick, short steps, a stack of documents cradled in her arms. Her blond hair lifted slightly as she walked.
"Good day, Lady Conis."
The knights in formal uniforms greeted the Holy Priest and immediately opened the doors for her.
"Good day, Sir Knight."
Conis's large green eyes curved with a gentle smile as she returned the greeting, then entered the Throne Hall.
Sephiroth was not on the throne, so she headed straight down the corridor to the right of the Throne Platform. The Side Hall there served as the High God's office.
The main chamber of the Throne Hall was used only on special occasions.
Sephiroth had even grumbled in private that the place barely saw use a few times a year.
The Council Hall, to the right outside the Throne Hall's entrance, saw more frequent use. At least some members of the Sixty-Four Chambers regularly worked there.
Still, they could not do without it. After all, ceremonial propriety had practical reasons for existing.
"Ah... Five~ Good afternoon."
Upon reaching the corridor behind the Throne Platform, Conis spotted Baby 5 approaching in a maid's uniform, carrying a tray.
"Good afternoon, Senior Conis~"
Baby 5 beamed brightly. Her long black hair swayed as she tilted her head.
She had just prepared refreshments in the Left Side Hall's pantry. It was time to start "feeding" everyone again.
"Senior... huh..."
There was nothing wrong with calling her that, but Conis felt