104(3) – Plans & Past!

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PART 3 – Old Friends! (I)

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Krugar Port.

A ship docks, and people disembark, only to be stopped by police, who demand documents and details about their identities.

Among these people is a tall, mature woman, head held high and a bag slung over her shoulder. She takes a deep breath as she observes the port and the mountain sculpted with various structures.

She sees the famous "Water Park," where they've made the mountain one of the park's sights.

"Documents, please." – She approached the table and, smiling, took out the documents she had paid for.

"Anna Zlad?" – The policeman looked at the document and her photo, then at the beautiful woman before him. – "What are you doing in Krugar?"

Smiling and with a hint of bitterness, she said, – "Many years ago, I betrayed the trust of someone I considered a friend, due to my duties at the time. That person… I believe has forgiven me, and I am here to meet with her."

The policeman narrowed his eyes, then nodded. He sensed no falseness in her words, and the guilt in her tone was obvious. Not to mention, the age shown on the document indicated she was human and almost 60 years old, but her appearance was far from old.

“Okay, Anna Zlad, I wish you luck on your reunion.” – With that, he stamped her entry. Anna thanked him and took her documents. – “Please note that the stamp only allows your stay in Krugar for 3 months. If you wish to become a citizen or extend your stay, you will need to go to a public office to renew and request citizenship.”

“I understand, thank you.” – Anna lowered her head.

……

Anna had converted all her coins into Krugar money, which was a special paper currency. She had seen it before on several occasions and had also used it.

Over the years, while living on the island that later became an archipelago, she watched this currency become stronger and more common.

She managed to get a room at a motel. Simple and cheap, but when she put her bags down, she noticed the interior was quite different from what she was used to. Expensive appliances were common here; the bed, it seemed, had a built-in massage device—she just needed to put in a coin.

She decided to take a shower; she was used to showers, she had one where she lived. But when the hot water hit her, she was startled and laughed.

Her beautiful naked body bathed in the hot water, the cleansing products she had created bubbles on her slender body.

Anna was a warrior and in the past possessed a toned body that even men would envy. But years as a nun, inactive and neglecting her training due to depression, caused her to lose those muscles.

She acquired the negative talent [Out of Shape], which is above [Sedentary Lifestyle], [Debilitated], [Old Age], and [Moribund]. The presence of these talents temporarily reduces attributes or statistics, bringing various penalties.

Some time ago she got rid of [Out of Shape], her current body is far from its peak, but she still has incredible curves, large and soft breasts, a little more saggy, but still perfect. There's also her backside, fuller than before.

…

Soon she finished her shower and admired herself in the mirror; it had been a long time since she felt beautiful. She had been aging and falling and drowning in her own depression. She felt useless, someone who had wasted her life, her best years.

Laughing, she went to her clothes. With the fall of the Radiant Church, she found herself lost, and she wasn't the only one. Not knowing what to do, she decided to trust what Skarla had entrusted to her.

She trained and cultivated, achieved her own peace, understood her flaws, and found a new path. She is talented and lucky, has achieved epiphanies time and time again, and has received enormous benefits.

She also stumbled upon some special magical herbs, which she consumed and became stronger, which helped in her cultivation. Her attributes increased, her sacred power was converted into the Element of Order.

And now, all her nun's clothes and church-related clothing are gone. She has simple peasant clothes, but considering the clothes that the people of Krugar wear, they are of a quality worthy of nobles, but everyone can wear them.

What outside of Krugar only nobles would wear, the most common people of Krugar wear. Her current clothes would be no different from those of a beggar. “I need new clothes...” she said, looking at her savings.

Luckily, she is strong, and before coming here, she trained on another continent, in some dungeons, accumulating money and more. She needed to recover her senses.

...

Anna walked through the streets, attracting attention. She is a beautiful woman with an impressive body, but she is obviously a foreigner, as can be seen from her clothes.

The curious thing is that no one approached her. Normally, she is approached when she walks through cities; men tend to want to cause trouble, thinking they can take her, and they discover in the worst way that it is not possible.

People are polite, which confuses her. She smelled a sweet and delicious aroma and saw a stall selling some kind of fried candy. She approached to buy some. The seller is an elderly woman accompanied by a younger girl around 12 or 13 years old.

“I have no idea what this is, but it smells so good, can I have a skewer?” Anna said with a smile.

“Oh, of course, dear.” The lady smiled and Anna already had the money in her hand to pay. The child took it and gave her the change.

“What a smart young girl, at her age I wouldn't know how to do that math,” said Anna, laughing as she received the correct change, as well as the skewer with the sweet treat that looked like a type of round fried dough covered in chocolate.

“Much less me. I didn't know how to read until a few years ago, especially after the loss of my son,” the old woman smiled bitterly. “But under the care of our leader and her insistence, ignoring the stubbornness and ignorance of an old woman like me, I learned to read and write at an advanced age, and even managed to start a business.”

“That's what I would say, admirable, but did you build all this on your own?” Anna was surprised.

“Yes. The government has several support and loan systems for new businesses. My son was a soldier in Krugar, so it was easier for me to get a loan, and I also live in a good location. My small business has been quite successful, and in a year or two, I should be able to get a store.” The old woman laughed as she stroked her granddaughter's head, who nodded and smiled.

Anna noticed that the child did not speak, she understood and smiled slightly. “Do you know of a good clothing store nearby? A simple one.”

“Sure, if you go in that direction, you should find one with a blue sign called Bogueli. My niece works there.” The old woman laughed.

“Niece? Does your whole family live here?”

“Not all of them. Besides me and my sister, I had four other siblings who still live in Zenirys... I haven't heard from them in a long time. I hope they were smart and came to Krugar too.”

“I see. I wish I had come sooner. I could have taken advantage of more opportunities.” Anna laughed.

“Everyone thinks the same thing at one time or another. As our empress says: Better late than never.” The old woman laughed and pointed to a photo.

Only now did Anna notice the photo of Skarla, and she smiled. “I'm sorry if I seem offensive, but I don't remember reading in the laws that stores need to display the image of their great leader.”

“It's not in the law, we put it there out of respect and love.” The old woman smiled kindly. “I'm not the only one, even if Your Majesty says she doesn't want admiration or idolatry, that she only wants our progress and prosperity, how can we not love someone like that? She doesn't act arrogantly, she treats everyone well and does everything she can to improve our lives, the common people.”

“My son died eight years ago in a conflict with the North, he was on the front lines. He achieved great merits and was decorated, like his mother, I went to receive the medals on his behalf.” She touched the military medals in a nearby frame. “She personally bowed her head to me and thanked me for my son’s service, as well as asking for forgiveness for my loss, which as a mother she understands the pain of.”

“Skarla lost a son? I’ve never heard of that.” Anna was surprised.

“It's not a very well-known story, but do you know the brilliant blue-skinned Alchemist? One of Your Majesty's wives, Calah?” said the old woman, and Anna nodded, having met her personally. "I heard that even though Your Majesty has so many children, she loves them all equally and would destroy entire nations to protect her children. I heard that the first child she had with Calah died in her womb."

Anna was shocked.

“It is said that Your Majesty was paralyzed with grief for weeks, crying... It is also said about the Verona family tomb, about servants who take care of the gravestones, one of which belongs to her son with Calah, but it is said that there are other gravestones. I think the rumors say there are three in total, but no one knows who the other two children belong to.”

Anna was speechless. “Three children? Skarla lost three children?”

"Well, I don't want to talk about bad things anymore. Your Majesty is an incredible person who protects us, all that's left for us is to admire her and do our best to build the world she wants. My granddaughter hasn't spoken since her father's death, but she is hardworking and the best student in her class. She dreams of becoming a doctor, and I couldn't be more proud."

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Anna leaves a clothing store wearing blue jeans, brown boots, and a white shirt. She also exchanged her underwear for some much better ones.

She feels like a new person in these clothes. And now, with more decent clothes that accentuate her curves and beauty, she attracts even more attention, but she hasn't been approached by men or futanaris yet, which she finds strange.

And amid her doubts, she is approached by a tall man, thinking it's time to kick some ass.

“Darling, how can you be so beautiful?” But the tone of voice of the man who approached her, his posture... it's different from every man she's ever seen before, she couldn't say for sure, only that it's strange. "Seriously, look at those beautiful eyes, that soft skin, and my dear, look at that long, silky white hair, I've never seen anything like it. Not to mention your freckles, they're beautiful!"

“Is this how Krugar men flirt?” Anna asked, confused.

“Oh, are you a stranger? That explains the lack of proper care for your skin and hair. Come and call me Sister Millah, let's take care of that hair and skin—Kyaaahh!” Millah suddenly exclaimed. “Darling, what happened to your hands? Look at those horrible nails, I think I'm going to faint!”

Millah began to clap her hands, and curious men and women came out of the beauty salon behind her. They began to surround and admire Anna, who still didn't understand what was going on, but soon found herself being dragged into the salon and undergoing beauty treatments.

Anna didn't understand anything, but she became the center of attention for everyone who wanted to make her as beautiful as possible. At one point, she just gave up. These people weren't looking at her with lust or greed, only with admiration for her beauty and a desire to make her even more beautiful.

Her hair became silkier and more fragrant, as well as being trimmed at the ends, making it straighter. Various skin cleansing products were applied to her body, facial masks were left on for a long time, and she was even introduced to certain creams.

Then came the care of her nails. Her hands and feet are beautiful, but her nails are horrendous. Disproportionate growth, primitive methods to keep her nails trimmed. They took care of that, filed her nails, and a certain pain in her slightly ingrown big toenails disappeared.

She didn't even remember those pains, with her body so strong and resistant, it's natural that it would stop bothering her at some point, but when pressed, she felt it again.

When the bill came, it was expensive, but Anna looked at herself in the mirror and indeed saw incredible improvements and did not hesitate to buy some sets of beauty products. She also received a card with the store's phone number, where she could call and make a future appointment.

She was then invited by some of the customers, but Millah and others also joined the invitation to go to a bar later. Anna was curious and agreed. She needed to meet with Skarla, but she believes she can enjoy this nation she is building a little.

Not to mention that she discovered a few things. While standing there and telling them a little about herself, they taught her several things about gay people.

The term gay is something she knows, as well as lesbians, she has seen many. But here in Krugar, both have greater freedom, because the norm, being men and women who have a greater preference for the same sex, if they only have relationships with the same sex, this is seen as wrong and tends to cause problems, even though it is common.

So, whether they like it or not, gays and lesbians must be bisexual in order to be more easily accepted in society. In Krugar, where freedom of expression and love is respected, men and women can have same-sex preferences and no one will judge them.

Of course, there are those with persistent prejudices who think it is a waste for men and women to stop spreading their genes because of sexual preference.

Millah is one of the deconstructed men who likes to be seen as a woman, prefers men, and is very lively and loved by the community. He was also one of the first to create a beauty salon in Krugar.

He already enjoyed taking care of people's hair, doing it for his sisters, and saw the opportunity to turn it into a business. Of course, there were already barbershops, but he wanted something exclusive for women or people who identify with them.

The curious thing is that Anna saw a photo of Skarla on the wall, a photo in which she is next to Millah. When asked, Millah proudly said that when she opened her beauty salon, she needed government investment, and when she thought she would be refused, Skarla personally came to receive treatment and gave her several tips.

Not only that. Anna later learned that when she entered the bar, in the eyes of the people of Earth, it would be more like a nightclub.

Anna discovered that this fun place with loud music and colorful lights, with various drinks, was also Skarla's idea. Millah built her Beauty Salon and this Nightclub, they are hers, business was so good that she opened several branches in 3 cities, today she is extremely wealthy.

Millah even has her own cosmetics company. Skarla gave her an idea and direction, Millah embraced it and went from being a much-criticized and despised man to someone successful, loved, and respected, with a lot of money, her family prospering with her support.

And at the nightclub, Millah took her to party, drink, and dance. Anna loosened up and soon became the center of attention on the dance floor, shaking her long hair, dancing in a strange but fun and lively way.

Anna doesn't remember exactly what happened, but when she opened her eyes with the light shining on her face, she found herself in a penthouse, nauseous and half-naked, lying on a bed and meeting two beautiful women whose names she doesn't even remember.

As she tried to remember and succeeded, she discovered that she had gotten a little tipsy from the drinks, underestimating their sweetness and thinking they wouldn't be so strong.

This lesbian couple approached her, and Anna liked them, one of whom reminded her of Skarla, and she discovered that they might even be related, from the same tribe. Anna probably saw Skarla in her, and what followed was an intense and fun night.

Anna doesn't even remember when she fell asleep.

“Look who had fun. What did you think of your first night in Krugar?” Millah said laughing at the door, wearing a robe and a thong tight around her fat bulge between her legs.

“I underestimated the drinks...” Anna said, sitting up.

“Normal for a first time. But let me tell you, Anna Zlad, you said some interesting things,” Millah said calmly, and Anna shuddered. “Especially the part about how you ended up betraying Skarla's trust. How exactly did that happen?”

“...” Anna sighed and briefly recounted how she was a Paladin of the Radiant Church and had been sent to support the Duchy of Veremor with the demonic invasion problem.

There she joined Skarla's group, before she was formally recognized as a Legend, at the beginning of her renown. She then talked about discussing cultivation techniques and making a pact, but that she had to break it to report to the Radiant Church.

From then on, she betrayed Skarla's trust and was threatened by her to never appear in front of her again. After that, she was practically exiled to a tiny island for years.

Millah listened, not expecting that. “So you are indeed the Silver Boxer?”

“Silver Boxer?” Anna blinked, confused.

“Phinel and I were dating, and later I discovered his identity and wanted to hear more stories about Skarla. Then he ended up mentioning Anna, the Silver Boxer... but he told me how she betrayed Skarla.”

Anna lowered her head and bit her lip, she began to sob slightly. "You know... that mission was very special to me. I thought Skarla was just another barbarian, but she proved to be more than that. She was special from the start and I felt a strong attraction to her, I felt desire like never before. We were on a mission, and if I hadn't been so strict with myself, I probably would have given her a chance back then... maybe today I would be one of her wives and have several children... I always dreamed of having children."

Millah listened quietly.

"I may sound arrogant, but at that time, Skarla was very sensitive. She was the kind of person who easily became attached through sex. I saw it happen with Pauline, Sasha, Calah, Belinda, and Cecil, and later with Duchess Letiphia... but I was a Paladin of the Radiant Church, my duty came before what I wanted or dreamed of. First the church, then me... so I was punished for betraying Skarla and exiled for doing what I thought was best for my church."

Millah approached her, smiling, and hugged her. “It's okay, dear. Everyone makes mistakes, it happens. Dwelling on the past doesn't matter anymore, just focus on the future, not on how it could have been.”

Anna cried silently in Millah's embrace. But inside, Millah thought, "You must easily be one of the most miserable people in the world. You put work before love, and look at the result: you lost the chance to be a demigod, wife of the strongest woman in the world, and have several incredible children who will leave their mark on history. Maybe you'll leave a mark on history as one of the most foolish people...'

Millah felt sorry for Anna; anyone who heard her story would feel the same.

......

Anna spent a few days adapting to the modernity of Krugar, with Millah becoming a kind of teacher to her. Then, about a week after her arrival, while she was gathering the courage to go meet Skarla.

“Hello Anna, it's been what, 20 years?” - An amused and familiar voice rang out. Anna, who was working as a bartender at Millah's nightclub, was shocked to see Phinel Cas'ta Wokd.

“Heavens~ Phinel!” Anna trembled when she saw him and thought about hugging him, but hesitated. However, he was quicker and hugged her first.

“You look great! When Millah told me about you, I didn't believe it, but look at you here!” Phinel laughed while Anna blushed slightly and looked away in embarrassment. “Don't give me that look, Skarla told me about you a few years ago.”

“She did?” Anna was astonished.

“Yes. She said she found you and that she might come visit someday. We were all surprised when she said that.” Phinel smiled.

“I didn't know you still saw each other.” Anna was surprised.

“Not all of us. I haven't heard from Pauline in many years. Honestly, I think the worst may have happened.” Phinel sighed. “But apart from Pauline, practically the whole group sees each other fairly often. Last week I met Sasha. She married Holga and they already have five children together.”

“Yes, I saw the events, I'm happy for them.” Anna smiled slightly.

“Too bad, if you had come three months ago, you might have met Cecil and Belinda, they visit this city quite often, especially because they travel a lot.” Phinel smiled.

“I heard about them from Milah. I learned that they both had futanari daughters, both of them, really surprising.” Anna laughed.

"Yes, after Belinda started experimenting with sex with dicks, she became more and more excited and eager, but she still loved Cecil madly. Then Calah developed the futanari pill. Of course, we already had potions like that, but Calah's was special. Even if temporary, it allowed pregnancy... The two decided to try it, and together with a penis growth pill, they spent two whole days fucking, and nine months later, they had two crying babies. Oh, the chances of giving birth to a futanari conceived by the pills is 80%."

“I didn't know that. I thought they would have asked Skarla to impregnate them, the way they were so close.”

"Who says they didn't ask? They begged, but Skarla refused. She liked them both and I think she would have been willing to take them both as wives, but they didn't want that, even though they had a strong passion for Skarla. They just wanted her children, but as you've heard from the rumors, she doesn't give away her genes for free, even though she already has more than 20 children." Phinel laughed softly.

“For a long time, they were resentful and still insisting, then Calah came up with the pills, and the rest is history.”

Anna nodded and smiled.

Phinel smiled and asked, “Do you want to meet Skarla?”

Anna froze at the question, then nodded.

“Too bad, if you had come three months earlier... Skarla is extremely busy and doesn't have time for visitors. You'll have to wait a few months for a meeting. I'll let you know when there's a reunion of old friends.”

“I understand. I didn't expect her to have time for me anyway, especially since she must be the busiest person in the world. But thank you, and I'll look forward to it.” Anna smiled.

“No problem. But finish up here and come with me to an agency. I'll help you get permanent citizenship.” Phinel said, standing up.

“What?” Anna was surprised.

"I doubt you'll want to leave Krugar after living here. It's the same for everyone. I'll help you, just like in the old days." Phinel smiles, Anna hesitates and thanks him.

“Oh, we'll also enroll you in school. You need to learn a lot about Krugar, it's also essential for getting decent jobs.” Anna shudders at this, reminding her of when she studied at the monastery.

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PART 4 – Old Friends! (II)

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About two months before Anna Zlad's arrival in Krugar!

Skarla was dealing with various documents and analyzing several bills that needed her approval.

While analyzing and recommending several for voting or approving some directly. A knock came at her door and a familiar figure entered.

Short stature, long black hair falling to the back, dark chocolate skin, and beautiful dark brown eyes. An effeminate countenance, even though he walks in a funny posture, trying to look as masculine as possible.

“Zenyo, has something happened?” Skarla asked.

Zenyo, her old friend and currently the Minister of Economy. Her friend, a half-breed between a Dark Elf and a Dwarf Demigod. The poor guy who received the curse from his bastard father.

A curse that Skarla tried to undo and even asked for help from the one who cast it. It turns out that the curse has been rooted in Zenyo's essence since birth, shaping him this way, and even reaching the 1st Metamorphosis didn't help much.

Zenyo, of course, grew bigger and more beautiful, and the curse weakened, but it still remains strong. It cannot be undone by its creator, especially since it has mutated.

“Skarla, I need your help!” Zenyo said with tears in his eyes, and Skarla stopped what she was doing to listen.

“My research team has come up with new information about a person from another world, one of the worlds that was sealed off years ago. There is a demigod in that world with a special ability. They say he can undo any kind of curse!” Zenyo shudders.

“Hmm, which world?” Skarla stood up, and Zenyo perked up.

“Before you worry, I've already left my work with Bianca, I've also spoken to your wives, now you just need to put your deputy in your position.” Zenyo says with a smile.

Skarla nods and stretches. “I'll get a few things ready. Meet me at my palace tomorrow.”

The time has come to end an annoying curse and see what it hides.