Author note: A boring chapter, yeah I know. But it's necessary to describe Alice's appearance. Happy reading!
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After soaking in the hot spring pool, Momo ushered the young demoness to the showering corner.
While washing Alice's hair with natural scented shampoo from behind her, Momo explained her vision for the new business ventures regarding the current situation in Nidaross.
"I heard from my fellow Beastkind in Nidaross that Lady Catharina has returned from the Romanov Empire. As expected, Emperor Peter Romanov wasn't happy with Queen Freya's rejection letter that she brought. He had declared a war against the Northern Region as a whole and swore to take Queen Freya as his trophy."
"That's Catharina of Nightflame Castle for you, haha!" Alice chuckled. "What else?"
"According to Lady Catharina's report, the emperor declared that he would mobilize one hundred thousand armies, one hundred juggernauts and one thousand sky ships next year if Queen Freya is unwilling to change her mind."
Alice produced a short amused whistle. "I couldn't expect less from the mighty empire. It will be a very brutal war."
"Indeedy…" Momo sighed. "And that's not his main force. There are three hundred thousand soldiers at the ready should the front force fail. Meanwhile, Arlenheim Kingdom only has twenty thousand soldiers to be deployed on the frontline and thirty thousand soldiers as reserve and protect its vital cities. On the other hand, the Chieftains of Beastkind had pledged their allegiance towards the throne. The Beastkind will serve as Queen Freya's personal bodyguards."
Alice pondered deeply. "If we ought to include the citizens of Tusa Village and Beastkind, together we would have fifty five thousand."
"Yes, but it's still not enough."
"How about the local overlords and tribesmen on the outskirts of the Arlenheim Kingdom? Their able-bodied fighting men should number around fifty thousand, enough to serve the kingdom as auxiliary units supporting the rear lines."
"That's the problem, Alice. They were lacking Healing Supplies and Mages that they could spare to support the Arlenheim Kingdom. If push comes to shove, they would likely ditch us and join the Romanov Empire instead." Momo replied while drying Alice's hair with a basic wind magic after rinsing it.
Alice understood the reality of this war. Those overlords and tribesmen have a long history in the Northern Region. They couldn't just leave their lands unguarded. No one wanted to lose their wealth and lands except those who valued honor and dignity. But, in the world where the strong ruled over the weak, anybody could predict what would happen next if the Arlenheim Kingdom ought to fall.
"How very mortal like. The weak would choose to live shamelessly, licking their king's boots while surrounded with wealth while their champions suffer and bleed to protect what is left of their livelihood. Everywhere is the same regardless of which place." Alice reminisced about her past life as an earthling who could do nothing but being slaved by the porn industry.
She chose the life of a seductress. She had no choice but to climb the ladder to survive and protect what remained of her dignity as a human being while many of her peers were treated no more than a cock sleeve.
"I also think the same. As I pondered about this conundrum, an idea struck me out of the blue. Instead of relying on Healing Supplies and Healing Magic from the Mages, why don't we create enchanted undergarments that could provide the soldiers with latent healing attributes and boost their stamina?!"
Alice raised an eyebrow. "Enchanted Undergarments?"
"Yes! Aside from healing and stamina boost properties, it also has a self-cleaning function that can be activated with a little bit of mana! I know it's not as potent as actual Healing Potions and Healing Magic, but we will have the advantage in the long run!"
Alice turned backward, facing Momo with her bare naked body. "You are a genius, Momo! People tend to forget that personal hygiene and comfort would boost the army morale by leaps and bounds!"
Momo was flustered, she couldn't avert her eyes from Alice's smooth skin. "Do not celebrate too early. We still need to convince fifty thousand men to join our cause."
"That should be easy…" Alice smirked from ear to ear. A mischievous plan was being cooked in her mind.
"What is it?"
"I can't say it clearly right now… I need to speak with my mother and Queen Freya at this instance. Do you happen to know where they are?"
"They were supposed to be in the village hall right now…"
"Just perfect! Let's get dressed and head there immediately!"
Before long, Alice had finished the bathing routine and was already in the powder room before she wore the yukata. Since Alice's skin was already flawless, Momo opted to apply a light touch up on Alice's face to highlight her natural beauty.
Alice's long red hair was tied into a bun, leaving a few stray hairs hanging over her long, slender neck. A pair of wisp hair hang freely on either side of her cheeks, her hair bangs was styled to her right side.
Her long eyelashes were neatly trimmed and lifted up, emphasizing her sharp and beautiful red irises.
Momo added a bit of shade to Alice's nose to make it look a bit bolder and enunciated her overall look. She also didn't forget to apply a natural lip gloss for Alice's lips to make it look more plush and healthy.
"Oh my…" Alice was stunned by her own current appearance in the mirror as she opened her eyes. "Is this really me?"
"Of course it is! What are you talking about!" Momo hugged her from behind, resting her sizable bosoms on top of Alice's head. She then rummaged through the clothes basket, producing a piece of long coat. "This is for your…"
"Alright, I know how to wear it. I can do it myself."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes…" Alice replied softly.
"Well, I will leave it to you then."
Soon after, Alice had secured her big ding dong, tucked between her thighs. Luckily, it was still in dormant state.
Before long, Momo appeared from Lady Hanako's closet, bringing the yukata that had been hanged on a stand.
Much to her surprise, the Yukata was actually specifically tailored for Alice's size. Furthermore, it has two huge openings on the back where Alice's wings could slip through comfortably. The openings were meticulously tailored with Rune Formation so it can be closed by channeling the wearer's mana.
"So much for a spare Yukata, huh? It's clearly tailored to my size."
"That's just how kind Lady Hanako is… She rarely shows her emotions. But when she does, she would do it in silence."
"Are all Immortal Magical Beast an eccentric being?"
"I can't tell for sure, hehehe."
"Right, let's get this over with."
In just fifteen minutes, Alice was already dressed in a white yukata with soft yet appealing cherry blossom pattern.
Momo literally cried upon witnessing Alice's final look. "My dear Alice, fufufu~ You are so beautiful."
"There, there…" Alice caressed Momo's hair. "Let us go, before those nymphos are at it again."
Momo's face froze by the time she imagining how many times Duchess Andariel and Queen Freya had sex in a single day. She couldn't help but doubting herself whether she could satisfy Alice in the future or not.