Returning to Ganesha, Hathor, the Pallum Grena, and Shakti's young son, Shurry noticed there was an additional couple of people that'd joined them.
"Yeah, I thought I'd heard you come by." Hashana chuckled, he was nervous about what to say and do in this situation, so when he didn't get a response he started talking… "Listen, what happened… I wasn't fast enough-"
"If anyone on our side is to blame, it's me, I didn't hunt Evilus down when they were weak-"
"That's not true and you know it. You had a job only you were strong enough to deal with… No one could have replaced you… And then you placed faith in us to keep her safe-"
"It was all hands on deck, right?"
"Right, but-"
"Then don't blame yourself anymore. I'm not blaming anyone except for Erebus. He should enjoy the less painful deaths the other gods are giving him for now. Once I see him next…" Shurry clenched his fists so hard his knuckles cracked. "I'll be introducing him to a whole new world of agony, with several helpings of suffering."
"Damn, that's some goal…"
"It's what he deserves, the idiot dared to repeat the cause behind Fenrir's first slaughter of the gods." … Shurry smiled. "This time, it will all be directed at the ones responsible."
"Good, I'm training as well, Shakti and Ilta are putting me through the ringer."
"I can see that, good… Lord Ganesha, your familia is strong enough now they can support themselves to a similar floor number as the last time I brought them down. However, I'll of course lend you a helping hand whenever I am able to do so."
"I am Ganesha! Shurry, I've been talking with Hathor for a while… I want to help you, but my position is unique-"
"It's fine, no one in the city thinks you're not trying to protect them. For that matter Freya familia and Loki familia have the worst of it by far. The battle was far too rough from what I heard. And they didn't really help in any truly meaningful way."
"I don't know, Freya's strongest did hold that big dragon back long enough for Bokhoir and Nernatti to go level up." … "On second thought, they could have just swapped out with each other and it might have been smoother. Freya familia should have just joined the fights around the city instead."
Shakti finally finished a complete analysis of the battle she'd been in. Cursing under her breath as a small rage filled her core.
"You don't have to tell me… I knew they were horrible people when they ganged up on, and killed my big brother."
"Son, Ganesha is going to be your pops."
"HUH!!!" Everyone in the area made the same sound. Except for Ganesha.
"I am Ganesha!"
"It's been hard finding anyone worthy to join my reverse harem. But Ganesha fits just enough."
"Hmm, I suppose so. But this… It'll cause some issues won't it?"
"No, it'll solve some other issues. Think about it one more time, you're smart, you'll figure it out."
Shurry and his wives thought about it, then he looked at Rose, Ganesha, and then back to Hathor. Shurry smiled, and then burst into laughter, holding his sides.
"Mother, your plan, it's diabolical. I'd bet Royman might actually stop sweating now. Let's make it public as soon as possible."
"I knew you'd think of it too." Hathor smiled, and brought Shakti's son over to her again.
"Yeah, that solves a lot of our problems, their problems, and the guild's as well."
Ardee was curious about what the plan was, poking Shurry's cheek she asked.
"Darling Husband, what is this plan exactly?"
"Right now, the Hathor familia, even if we take out myself, Alfia, and Zald from the rankings, is without a doubt the strongest. Add any one of us back into the mix and well, it's suddenly such a wall to overcome, people may come to fear it."
"True, you were able to kill a few gods."
"The guild is worried about their position, and they really should be, after that statue went up, it was all but certain that, in the city of Heroes, who really holds more sway over the people; The guild, or the Hero living among them?"
"The hero most likely… That's why you didn't want it to go up?"
"Well, that's part of it, but now that the guild is having a difficult time with this, and then I just take their best employee as my fourth, and final wife… Their position in the city is rather low now."
Now Ganesha picked up explaining…
"And that is why, I! Ganesha! Am so important, I am the god of the masses, and the protector of Orario's people. I have an unshakeable tie with the guild. One that runs deep, and for a while now. For, I, am, Ganesha!"
Hathor giggled, enjoying the quirkiness.
"And that's why it's so good. With Ganesha and I hooking up. It ensures the guild that we aren't a threat to their power, and there'll be plenty of power at their disposal to use for whatever comes up."
"In short, everyone wins, except for Evilus. Which is a good thing." Shurry smirked, and held Ardee close to his body.
"I can't wait to see our baby. They'll have a wonderful father, and grandparents."
"You forgot something, Ardee." Shurry chuckled. "You, you'll be an excellent mother, I just know it. All four of you will." He gave her a kiss, and a brush of her hair.
"Humph, of course we will." Neze said, crossing her arms.
Alfia remained silent.
"What, you're already carrying! How far behind am I? I want pups too!"
"Only a couple weeks now. So not too long. You might end up with the same time line as Alfia."
"Okay, I need to level up, and get pregnant… Shurry, is there a way to level up in like 2 months?"
"There is, but are you certain you want to? It will be the most grueling training ever."
"I'm going to make it to level 2. And earn your baby!"
Hashana laughed.
"Brother Shurry, looks like you've got your hands full. Good luck!"
"Thanks… Rose, I'll whisper it to you, and you can tell me how you feel after, okay?"
"It must be something serious-" Rose stopped speaking as her facial expressions went through several phases of shock before landing on, determined. "I'll do it! The alpha's wife shouldn't be level 1 for very long. I still expect you to make me feel like a woman though."
"Oh, you won't have to worry about that, you'll get plenty of his wild side tonight." Ardee giggled.
"Speaking of… I believe it's time to go. We're partying tonight, and it's best to make sure everyone can enjoy it."
"Well, I shall see you later Hathor, for I am Ganesha!"
"Pfft, take care everyone."
The group left, and the Pallum Grena sighed, and Ilta smirked, ready to train again.
"Lord Ganesha, is there a reason why he has four wives now?"
"Yes, in fact I think he would have needed to find some more regardless of how much he didn't want to… I am Ganesha…"
"What do you mean?"
"He's the hero, with only one woman, the public pressure would be too much, think of it like a huge population all trying to get next to Shurry. This way, that stops, and Shurry maintains his image as a hero… I am Ganesha. His love for Ardee is clearly higher than for any of the others, if he had his way, he'd have said no to everyone else. But he said yes to relieve the pressure on Ardee."
"Public opinion is a fickle thing, isn't it…"
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