10-01: A New Home

"Veronica, dear, you can't hold it off any longer. We need to leave soon." Eleanora stated, trying to get Veronica up and ready.

"I know, just give me a quick moment and I'll be right out."

Eleanora nodded and left the bedroom, leaving Veronica alone, with her thoughts.

Commander's Body, Body becomes more similar to the body of Lilith Odessa. [6/10] Upgradeable! Challenge: Give birth to 1 (one) child. [1/1]

Next Upgrade: Child bearing for you and your partners become significantly easier, unlock demonic transformative abilities, likelihood of having multiple children in one pregnancy is increased.

"Great. Uh, hmm... what would be next?"

Commander's Body, Body becomes more similar to the body of Lilith Odessa. [7/10] Upgradeable! Challenge: Marry an ancient being.

Next Upgrade: Physical strength, endurance and flexibility is increased. Partial resistance to heat and cold.

"Well, this would've been nice to have in the desert. Well, let's see what that ability can do. Uh, how do I use it?" Veronica tried to imagine herself without horns and a tail.

It took a while, and a few weird noises, but her tail and horns were gone, though she was a bit more tired than usual.

"Okay. Seems like it's very temporary. Only use it for the wedding then." She spoke to herself as she relaxed, revealing the parts she hid.

"Veronica, you're going to be late." Lillith said, phasing through the door.

Veronica scrambled out of the house and to the carriage, making it just in time.

"Finally. Thought I'd have to drag you all the way here." Eleanora scolded.

"Sorry, I was just experimenting with that new ability."

"And how was it?" Cassidy asked.

"It went fine. Makes me tired though. Should only use it for the ceremony."

"You might have to use it for more than that." Eleanora stated.

"What do you mean?"

"You're going to be marrying my sister, the crown princess. You're going to be the spouse of a ruler. Everything you do is going to be public."

"Ah... I see."

The ride was quick and quiet. And the castle was still as extravagant as last time. Though, this time, Priscilla and Celia waited outside.

"My Queen, your Highness, I've come at your request." Veronica greeted with a practiced bow.

"Please do raise your head. You're here for a special occasion. You can speak informally." Priscilla said, beckoning Veronica and the others inside. "And welcome home, Eleanora."

"Thank you, mother."

When they entered, and finally had private space, the Queen couldn't hold back her curiosity.

"So... Eleanora has told me a bit, but her writing wasn't very... descriptive. Though, I must admit, you look ravishing with those horns. And that tail makes me wonder..." Priscilla started to trail off.

"Mother, she's for all of us. You don't need to hold back that much."

"All of us?" Celia pondered, wondering what Eleanora was talking about.

"Yes. She's also going to be marrying mother and myself. Among the others of her harem."

Celia grew red, she couldn't form words. Rather, she just fanned her cheeks with her hands, trying to calm down. It was a little too much for the innocent older sister.

"Ahem. Anyways, I guess I should welcome the new Queen's Consort, officially. Welcome home, Consort Veronica."

"Consort Veronica? Not king, or queen?" Aviris wondered.

"Since Celia is to be Queen, she takes that title. Veronica isn't a man, so she can't take the title of King. So, consort was the best option."

"I see. Interesting."

"Indeed. Now then, since you're going to be marrying my dear Celia, you are going to be living here now. You are still free to perform your duties at the academy and stay there, but this is now your home. Same with you girls, even though you aren't married yet. There's plenty of rooms for now."

"But, what if-" Cassidy started before being cut off.

"I'll see what I can do about the bed later~" Priscilla teased, giggling as she walked away.

"Well then, Veronica. I guess it's official. Welcome home." Eleanora said, giving Veronica a peck on the cheek before trying to calm down her sister.

Meanwhile, Cassidy and Aviris went to explore everything.

"So... what do I do now?" Veronica asked to herself, looking wherever she could.