Powerless

I learned that elves are pretty easy to please, especially knowing that little tidbit about their sensitive ears. So, I managed to finish them all off.

I think I'm done touring the village. That got a lot crazier than I expected. 

Things might get pretty hectic when the amazons arrive. I had better enjoy some alone time while I still have the chance. So, I went back to my room.

Before I dismissed her, I asked Rachel to check on Tina's progress with my clothes, and I told her to send Daphne to see me when she arrives.

Now that Sera and her council had finished deciding on a plan to accommodate the amazons, they went out to give orders and organize the effort.

Sera ordered an area to be cleared to allow the amazons to camp there. The elves could allow amazons to stay in their homes, but they decided it would be best if that was voluntary to avoid unnecessary conflict. Elves who shared their homes could expect to be compensated with labor.

Sera and her council also ordered that building materials be gathered and organized in preparation to build new homes. The elves were also planning to convert a couple of unused buildings into dormitories.

Luckily, the elves already had a surplus of food, so they could support the amazons for a while. With their preparations, they could begin construction quickly after the amazons arrive.

The biggest problem is the common facilities. The lack of facilities would pose the most immediate challenge. Building new hygiene facilities would be the highest priority, so Sera assigned as many elves to those projects as possible.

This was going to be an all-hands operation, but there was one conspicuous absence: Tina.

Sera went to Tina's house, expecting to have to scold her.

"Go away!" shouted Tina in response to Sera's knock, so Sera let herself in.

"That's no way to address your Queen." said Sera

Tina turned to look, and Sera saw that she had bloodshot eyes and messy hair.

"Oh, I'm sorry, your majesty." said Tina, returning to her work.

"Why are you not helping us with the expansion?" asked Sera. "Are you unwell?"

"This project takes priority."

"What could possibly–oh–are you working on something for King Titus?"

"Yes, his majesty asked me to make him some clothes. I'm going to make him look so amazing."

"Ooh, how intriguing. What kind of clothes?"

Tina handed Sera one of her drawings, and Sera let out a little squeal at the sight.

"Oh, how perfect," said Sera.

"Isn't it!? His majesty helped me come up with the design." said Tina

Sera and Tina both noticed each other's dreamy expressions.

"Tina, I'm coming in." said Rachel as she entered Tina's house. "Oh, greetings, your majesty."

"What brings you here, Rachel?" asked Sera

"His majesty asked me to check the progress of his clothes."

"I should be finished by midday tomorrow," said Tina. "By the way, did the plan work?"

"Yes, you were right. Seducing his majesty is simply a matter of arousing him enough, and he did not object to any of our advances."

"How many?"

"All twelve."

Tina stopped working and looked at Rachel in shock.

"Twelve what?" asked Sera

"His majesty satisfied twelve of us," said Rachel, with a very red face.

Sera gasped. "Truly?"

"Yes, your majesty."

"I have noticed that a few elves appeared to be much happier than usual." said Sera. "I suppose I should be happy that King Titus is far exceeding expectations, but I feel so powerless. Truly, we are all at his mercy."

The three of them let out a long sigh at the same time.