Chapter 338 – Planning a Trip

*** Elora ***

I've gotten lazy. No, I don't know what to do. I would act, but I don't know how to. I can't train, talk to my wives, identify issues for the commoners, or anything really. With my plentiful free time, I've already handled all the post-war matters I have, for now. More will come in, but that will take a few days. And then there's the fact that I'm still in charge of the nobles who supported my campaign for the throne. But they all have to get back to their lands, and with the new war, that won't be happening for a while.

So all I can do is sit here.

A soft knock comes from the door. Sedriressa peeks her head out, so it must be a maid delivering a message. Maybe I'll have some work to do, or an event to stand around at.

"Thank you," Sedriresa says, closing the door. "Your Highness, Princess Alzi was attacked during her trip to the temple of War. She has already returned, and the Royal Healer, Kelly, and Princess Alzi herself have said she's alright. Syro said she had a nightmare or something on the way back, but that is all. Princess Alzi does believe War will give us her support."

"I'm useless," I say, my all-too-common tears running down my cheek. "I was applauding myself for holding my love's hand while she was getting attacked! Is this all I am, now? A stupid joke?!"

Sedriresa forces me into a hug, sitting on my lap and cradling my head on her shoulder. "No, no. You're pregnant, Elora. There isn't anything more for you to do. You were happy that you did what you could, and that is fine."

"I was happy that I pretended to help Alzi, and then an hour later, she was attacked, and I could do nothing. I can't do anything to help her. I'm better at hiding in my room than doing anything, responding to the occasional bit of mail that comes my way. That's all. Just suited to writing some letters while my wife fights. Every chance there is to protect Alzi, I miss it or fail to protect her. I'm only ever there for the moments that don't truly matter! Why am I even here? I was made for a single purpose, and that moment is gone. What's the point?"

I can just give Alzi her daughter and leave. There's no point to my being here; nobody wants me here. She can pick up some of my sisters to marry. One of them can sit on the throne so that Alzi can focus on her beautiful children. Alzi doesn't need someone to just answer some mail or hold her hand for no reason. It would be better anyway if someone she actually cares about holds her hand.

"You have so much more to offer. You've made a successful bid for the throne. Picked out a strong family. You have your kid to teach and love."

"Pointless. This family hates me, and my sister would do a better job ruling than I would. I can't show the kid the love they deserve. I can't do that for the women I love right now, so how could I do that for the child? No, I'm only good for being a womb, and Alzi has plenty of those that she actually loves."

"You'll see. I know you have more to offer, Elora," Sedriressa says, doing what she can to comfort her useless Princess.

What a hard job she has, trying to get a useless woman to think she has a purpose in this world.

*** Alzi ***

"Do I have time to see Fluvis?" I ask. It's crazy that I have to ask to see twelve of my kids! Sixteen, if her letter is right. And they may get to join me in the capital so I can see them even more, yet that may have to be pushed off.

"I think so. We may have to just drop in and see her, so there's no need to write a letter, Your Highness," Aurora says.

"What else do I need to do today?" I ask. Besides fuck some bitches. Oh, it will feel so great to bloat those two up. I have to make sure to stick to my plan, though, as I get swayed too easily. I have to give out my punishments to them, as planned.

"Just dinner in an hour or so, and then there is the ice realm business. After dinner, we can read a story to your kids before you handle that. Then, tomorrow, we can go to the Duchess and handle that matter. I'm sure Shimmer will want to go with us and leave from the Duchess's estate to go to her lands. And then Tantsu is looking for you to meet with her soon as well. That will have to wait until after you handle the Phoenixes."

"That is a lot of things that have very little to do with my kids."

"Yes, Your Highness," is all Aurora has to say. Not that there is much to say about it. Fucking Goddesses won't let me be. I wonder if they stirred this shit up with the Edoezia Queendom and maybe even sent the fucking True Ice Bitch Queen down here so that I couldn't simply rest.

Not needing to send out a reply letter, I shift my focus to the dragon sleeping in my bed. I haven't gotten much time with Mommy's wives, and I have a great chance to fix that with one of them right now, a pretty green dragon sleeping in my lands.

I sneak into my bed, slowly working under the covers. I have to avoid her tail and then pounce, the best I can, while under the heavy covers.

"What's my wife doing sleeping in my bed?" I ask, wrapping the petite woman in a hug. I may have also stripped before slipping into the bed.

"Waiting for you to show up, dear. I knew you would wake me up," Ilka says. "Now. On to the real issue." The older dragon spins in my arms and pushes me onto my back. She quickly straddles my waist, her hands finding my massive tits. "That's better. Are you ok? Be honest. Your Mother is worried about you, and don't lie. There is no need to hide things from your wives."

"I don't know," I say. "I think the only reason I'm not pulling my hair out is Osanna and whatever Sarania did to her. That may be the only reason I'm still alive. But if that keeps up, then I'm fine."

"So you aren't fine. I wish I could just tell you to slow down, but we can't. If there is anything we can do, as your wives and your elders, please tell us. That goes for you, too, maid. Don't let our wife take it all on by herself."

"Of course, Lady Ilka. It is part of a maid's job to take on the work of their Lady. If I can do it, Princess Alzi will not be doing it unless she wants to do it, like feeding her children. If there is something you know about that I should help with, I am always willing to hear about it and take over doing it, or at least help. Please don't be afraid to let me or my daughter know about any such tasks. Or any maid in the house, really."

"Good. I'm not sure how this all works; I just want to watch over Alzi. We should've helped her a long while ago, and I'm not going to miss our chance again," Ilka says. "You should go see Mai. She could use your company."

"But..."

"No, she's got a lot on her mind, and you should see your child. If you wish, I'll be sleeping in your bed until you're ready to claim me fully. But for now, go help the new Mother. It'll be good for both of you."

"Right," I say. Was it selfish of me to sleep instead of helping Mai?

"No need to frown. You had every right to sleep and then jump into the bed with me. Don't feel bad for doing what you can to survive. I'm only telling you to go to Mai because she needs your company more than I do. You did the right thing getting some rest, as this has been an eventful day already. Go give the cute little baby a kiss for me," Ikla says, sliding off to the side. "And don't be afraid to make us your submissives. We know about it now, and we all know it would be the right thing for you to do."

"I..."

"Just think about. Your Mother and Akhae both agree they would be fine with it. Just think about it, there's no need to go running out to do it right this second. Just don't be afraid to do what feels natural. You are our better in both mana and standing, and we would be honored to become your mates."

Her hand traces over my belly, and with all my Skills speeding up my pregnancy, I already have a little bump showing. Her mouth kisses my breasts, then my cheek. "Go."

"Ok. I'll think about it."

"Try to keep Mai from getting pregnant again so quickly. I know she's a cutie, but she needs some rest."

"I will. I know how hard back-to-back pregnancies are."

"Yet you took one on for us. Thank you. I'm sorry we couldn't protect your kindness from the world's abuse."

"It was the Goddesses. It would've always ended up this way," I say, wiggling out of the bed. Should I get dressed? A nightgown should be enough for now, as the odds of another accident happening with Mai if I'm naked are a bit too high. And I can't get used to being nude in front of my kids. "Where is Mai?"

"In her room," Aurora says. "This way, Your Highness."

We only have to go a few doors away. It's nice to see that they are somewhat trying to keep me near the women I love. I wonder how far the ones I don't care about are. Hopefully, they're far away so I have plenty of room for my kids and my lovers.

Inside is a simpler version of my room, much more than Mai had back in the brothel. Next to the bed is a crib with our little girl sleeping inside it. She's so cute with her small tail trying to wrap around her body.

I think her sisters are going to love playing with her ears and then her funny wings. Just a perfect little baby already.

"Alzi?" Mai asks, stirring in the bed.

"Yes, sorry for running out on you and not coming back," I say, moving to join her in bed.

"I heard about what happened. You did what you needed to. Your Mother came by for a bit and comforted me for a while, along with Kelly. You have plenty of wives to help you out. Thank you for coming back now."

"I know," I say, pulling her into a hug. "But I still left you just moments after you gave birth." I pull her to my breasts and wonder what else I can do.

"After a labor that didn't leave me half-dead this time. And I had a loving hand helping me through it. I have our kid beside me, and I know you love me. Don't worry, you had no choice but to leave me then. I understand, and I'm happy you've come back. Shall we rest until our baby cries? I think we both could use some comforting."

"That would be nice," I say. "You're too good for me."

"No, we just understand each other too well."