After a few moments of running through the lanes of Payton, Minos and his wives arrived at the Spiritual Church temple in the capital of the Flaming Empire.
This place was near the imperial palace, as was usually the case in every state where this organization was present.
But due to the size of Payton, a city of more than 10 million inhabitants, the central square was quite large, and from where the church temple was, the Edwardstone family palace could not be seen.
In any case, their group was not there to visit the imperial palace, and when they entered the Spiritual Church property, Minos and his wives found a place similar to others they had passed.
There were differences in terms of size, number of people, and experts in the surroundings since the Flaming Empire was stronger than Rosser and Vogel. But the construction models and areas of this temple were like any of the other outposts of this organization that Minos had already passed.
And with that, they soon reached the area where they had to identify themselves, near where only the members of the Church could access.
"Archbishop Frost, are you back? It's been years since I've seen you around here..." A middle-aged man, level 68, approached her group, smiling at the sight of this young woman he had watched grow up.
Gloria was the daughter of powerful Spiritual Saints of this place, so naturally, all the people older than her in this place knew her.
But this was not only true because of her position as the daughter of experts. Gloria's talent and results put her in the 'spotlight' and made her even more famous among the younger generation of the Temple of Payton.
Gloria smiled at that fellow's exaggerated comment and then said. "Uncle Russell, I am here with my husband and sisters."
"What? Husband?" The old man opened his mouth in surprise as he looked in Minos' direction.
But while he was surprised by this information that only the higher-ups at this post were privy to, the other Spiritual Emperors at that temple entrance looked at Minos with envy.
'Harem sisters?' One of them looked at Ruth and Abby, noting that they were gorgeous but not on the same level of beauty and cultivation as Gloria.
'Archbishop Frost accepted that? Are you serious?'
Gulp!
'What's so special about this boy? He looks good, but I've seen better...'
'What a lucky guy! He was born with his ass turned to the moon!'
'Bastard! How did he do it?'
Every one of the guards, even women, looked at Minos with doubts in their minds, impressed by the shocking words of Gloria, one of the most beautiful of this city's young generation.
Gloria was lovely indeed, the kind that could charm even heterosexual women to the point of making them doubt their preferences. And since she had above-average talent and a kind heart, there was not a single living soul who did not like her.
Considering her position as the little princess of this post, every person there had a little respect and anger at Minos for touching this goddess.
Gloria then nodded to Russell and said for everyone there to hear. "Yes, he is my husband and the father of my baby."
"What?" Several voices exclaimed as everyone there looked at Gloria's right hand massaging her belly, which actually looked a little larger than usual.
Since everyone there knew that there was no way a woman like Gloria could gain weight at her level without being ill, they immediately realized that she was indeed pregnant.
"So fast? Gloria must be around 70, and she already..." Some women in the surrounding area commented, looking enviously at her but also happy.
Russell then closed his mouth and regained his posture, still looking at Gloria and Minos, who were right behind her. "Please..." He said as he cleared the way for them to pass.
'Husband, eh? And harem sisters...' He watched the group of four people heading inside that exclusive area, surprised that he would see a female member of the Church accepting to be part of a harem. 'This younger generation accepts all sorts of things.'
...
After a few moments of hurried walking through the area where most of the Spiritual Saints of this post resided, Minos and his wives arrived in front of Gloria's parents' house.
There, the person looking after the security of the Frost family estate promptly took his gaze from a newspaper in his hands to look at the newly arrived group, who was watching in his direction.
Immediately he stood up and said. "Young Gloria? It's a surprise to see you here! I thought you had..."
He then stopped his sentence halfway through when he saw Minos standing at Gloria's side, more or less understanding that this was the man who had managed to steal this young lady.
"Are you Minos Stuart?" He asked in a thick, not very friendly tone to this fellow who had impregnated Gloria without having any commitment to her first.
Minos nodded to that man and introduced himself. "That indeed is me... And who are you?"
"You? It's mister to you!"
Gloria then said in that man's place, "Minos, this is old Harlan. He worked with my father for a few centuries, so he's a bit overprotective but very friendly."
Minos smiled upon hearing that and seeing that fellow's face in front of him. "Mister Harlan, it's nice to meet you. You must have helped take care of my wife for some time, but now you don't have to worry anymore. She and our baby are in good hands." He said as he pointed to himself.
"Tsk!" Harlan did not like that very much, but as he looked at Gloria's belly, he could not help but feel moved to see a child he had watched grow up already pregnant.
'I'm just not going to teach this person a lesson because of this innocent baby!'
After that, Gloria introduced Ruth and Abby to that fellow before the four of them entered that property, heading towards where Margot was at the moment.
But just as they were about to enter the recreation area where Gloria's mother was at the moment, a silver-haired young woman, somewhat resembling Minos' redhead wife, appeared to greet them.
"Big sister Gloria?" She opened a large wooden door, grinning from ear to ear, gesturing to her cousin, whom she had not seen in ages.
Immediately upon seeing that person who had the Frost family lineage, not her mother's, as was her case, Gloria smiled and said. "Zoe, you have become a Spiritual Emperor. Congratulations!"
Zoe Frost, level 60, daughter of Gloria's only aunt, then jumped toward her to hug her tight, happy to see such a woman, her best friend, and former teacher.
But then, just when she thought she was going to hug the beautiful redhead in front of her, Zoe felt her body stopping midair and floating without having any control over herself.
"Huh?"
"Be more careful when approaching my wife. Look at her condition!" Minos said, but without showing irritation in his voice.
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