The cries scared awake.
My babies sounded so sad, begging for food. Their little helpless bodies too small to do anything but cry and giggle to express their needs.
All four of them scream out together, but I can only handle two of them, plus I'm sure my other children are also hungry elsewhere in the house. Just do what you can Alzi. I scramble up to begin helping my babies.
A maid had removed the kids from my breasts at so point in the night. Which is good, I don't turn much in my sleep, but it is best to be careful. A little bit of mana gently pulls the nearest two kids to . Their hungry mouths find my nipples imdiately, suckling out the milk that never stops. A maid takes care of the other two quickly, giving a soft smile as we take care of my beautiful daughters.
"Thank you for helping," the maid eventually says. "Not all mothers like waking up at night for this. The ladies of the house have done well helping us maids."
"I wasn't expecting to ever have maids help with my kids," I say. "I'm just happy to see you all move over quickly and even let help."
"The ladies have been wanting you to see the kids for a while. We are all happy you get to et them, and we appreciate anything you wish to help with," the maid says. "You've had an awful start to your adult life. I hope the kids can bring so joy to it."
"They have already. It's going to be hard leaving in a week," I say. "For a war. Leaving the new ones I brought to life to watch a bunch of won lose theirs."
"Yes, the opposite of this. The kids will be here when the war is over," the maid says. "You should get so months to rest if the war drags on. Please, try to make it back here for a bit. Your children would love for you to visit."
"I'll try. I am a slave," I say.
"For now."
A few more maids filter in, and the kids start to be done with their midnight al.
"Do we need to do anything else?" I ask.
"We normally have a short walk with the kids to help put them back to sleep and catch any milk they spit back up. Would you like to join us?" the maid says. "I think the kids would be happy if you did. We normally get them all grouped up for this."
"Yes."
A maid helps put a sling on , along with one of the kids—one with little blue horns. Then we walk through the house to the warm garden. Heat runes ward against the frigid air like our manor.
A small group of maids and babies already waiting for the other two groups.
"Lady Alzi woke up and is joining us," the maid says to the other group. The babies all turn to watch with their cute little smiles. They really do care about .
"Thank you all for taking good care of the kids," I say. "This feels strange to . I never expected to actually et my children."
The other group cos out shortly and we all start our little walk through the garden. It slls and looks like spring with all the flowers still blooming despite the deep winter just outside the garden walls. A maid in the middle hums out a soft tune to help lull the babies to sleep. It takes just a single lap around the garden, and all are peacefully asleep again.
"We have a bit before we'll have to change their diapers," a maid whispers. "Get so sleep, Lady Alzi. You need the rest, and we can handle dirty diapers. I promise you are not missing out on anything there."
"Ok," I say, my eyelids getting heavy. It seems that the lullaby is working for more than just the babies.
Inside, I let them put the baby down as I felt out for the kids in Aurora's womb. I should check up on her, and she should have a real bed to sleep in.
She is just a few doors down, sleeping still. It is perfect for to join her. I manage to keep her sleeping as I join her in the bed. My annoying maid will be my teddy bear for the night.
...
Aurora is nestled into when I wake up. The old maid tries to hide underneath my breasts. Annoying woman. Face your Lady.
"Better?" I ask.
"Yes, I am sorry. I do not understand why I did that, my Lady. I know better," Aurora says. "More than just my limbs must have been injured. Thank you for freeing from that terrible fate. I hope I did not keep you from your children, my Lady."
"No, I was using you as a distraction, honestly. Shyla tried to get to ignore you until after the kids, but I got scared," I told her for so reason, her question didn't require an explanation, and the collar didn't demand one. "Well, you really are a perve ssing with your Lady's breasts like this. I'm pregnant now. So, will I get to move down to the first floor? If sohow this war doesn't happen."
"Yes, I will work with Isda to have a room made," Aurora says, jumping for a new conversation that doesn't show her failings. "I have a letter from Kelly as well. I can read it to you soon. I think the war will ruin our plans for having her co teach you, but we can plan for Kelly to join us after or maybe even have her get a break when you are due so she can deliver the child."
Are we moving too fast talking about after the war? The Princess talked like the last war was going on her entire childhood. Why would this one end quickly?
The Princess is going to use this to keep as a slave, too. Fucking bitch. Damn, royals ruining everything.
"My Lady, we can keep sleeping if you like," Aurora says. "Rest is good for you right now."
"No, I promised to heal the sailor's families. I need to talk with the Princess to find out how that is going to work," I say. Aurora has a lot to get caught up on.
"I see. You completed your class, my Lady," Aurora says. She must have seen my newest tattoo.
"Yes, got three new ones."
"We can walk through them when you wish, my Lady," Aurora says. "I am sure the Goddess did more than give you the tattoo."
"How do you know I t a goddess?"
"How else do you get a tattoo like that, my Lady?" Aurora says. "I will call Shyla over. She should have seen you yesterday and already tailored a few dresses for your new size."
"Ok," I say. Aurora scoots out of the bed, throwing on a new robe and slippers before sneaking out of the room. Would the Goddess really give more? She seed quite happy sticking with these three shit classes and calling it a day.
It only takes a few minutes for Aurora to return with her daughter in tow. Shyla is already dressed in her uniform. Seems she is still looking to take over for her stupid mother.
"My Lady," Shyla says with a bow. "We don't have your full closet, but most of it needs to be tailored to your new sizes anyway."
"Sizes?"
"Your hips are a bit wider now as well," Shyla says. "Now, before you said you wished to be dressed like a whore. Is that still true?"
Is she hinting at sothing, or is she thinking I don't want to show off my body while pregnant? I still think I should dress like a whore and annoy the Princess. If she even cares at all what I look like. My new healing class does wish for to be skimpy on the clothing as well.
"Yes. I have a new skill that improves my mana efficiency when I'm wearing less clothing," I say. "I should use that the best I can."
"Hmm. That is true, my Lady. If you ever want to change just let know. I am happy to switch it up," Shyla says, tapping her foot. "Limit clothing. We should try to find so ti to test this. As it seems, we will want to do pantyhose for underwear and just dresses that can handle your breasts. Suits will be terrible for you, but that is fine you don't like them anyway."
Fuck, do I actually have sothing to thank that damn skill for? Fucking Goddesses rubbing it in.
"Ready to put sothing on? This will show off your new tattoo," Shyla says, a green dress popping out behind her.
"Ok."
The dress practically fras my new tattoo between my breasts. It hugs every inch of my body, from my breasts down to my hips. Now that I'm pregnant, I get to wear tiny one-inch heels even though I'm only a few days—well, a week for —pregnant.
So rules go in my favor.
They lead downstairs, where the Princess is having breakfast with Fluvis and her wives. A few babies hanging out in special chairs with them.
"Good morning, Alzi," Shimr says. "I heard you wished to heal all the sailors. I got a tent set up outside for them. A few showed up early, but no rush. I can keep them busy for a bit if you want breakfast."
"Now is fine. I'm not that hungry," I say. I expect Shimr to go in for a kiss, but she seems to be hovering just a bit away from . Almost like she wants to keep Aurora between us.
"Then this way, my dear," Shimr says. She takes and my maids back out to the garden where a tent similar to the one Oriphusa had for the maids is set up. Three won, all missing a limb, are waiting in chairs.
"Hello, everyone. Lady Alzi will be taking patients soon. Just give us a mont to make sure everything is ready," Shimr says for , Aurora directing into the tent. Inside are a few chairs and a table.
"I can handle the extra items," Aurora says. "Like the leather strip. I grabbed it from the Princess for you. I understand why you didn't use it to heal , but these won should have it."
"Thank you," I say. "I need to make a checklist for what needs to happen, and for that, I need to read and write." She just has to fucking right about everything.
"Glad you see I was trying to help you," Aurora chuckles. "Is everything else in order? I can handle the checklist for now."
"I can see the first one," I say. "They aren't paying for this, right? I ant for this to be free and to help their families as well."
"I will work that out with Shimr and the Princess, my Lady," Shyla says. "I don't rember them asking for paynt when they set this up, but I will confirm it. You just worry about helping them and spending ti with your children."
"Thank you. If I find out they had to pay for this."
"It will be free, my Lady. I promise," Shyla says.
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