13 To The Throne Room

The chat between Stella and Tai-chi had long since ended. Stella now laid in a spacious bath with candles were lined up all around her. The calming lavender fragrance that left their flames, as well as the warm, sweet smell of rose petals scattered above the suds, all made her tense shoulders loosen up.

Slowly opening her eyes, she emotionally stared at the enormous glass roof that stretched across the entirety of the bathroom. Glancing at her finger upon which a ring was now located, Stella began twisting and tugging, in an attempt to remove it. However, seeing that it did not budge any she used all the strength she could've mustered, yet in the end, those efforts were all for naught as the position of the shining ring remained unchanged.

Her arms now felt lifeless. The ring fastened onto her finger was not coming off no matter how hard she tried. Stella found it strange. It wasn't tight in any way yet it was stuck? Maybe it was some kind of magical artifact? She thought as she slid down within the tub and rested to regain some energy.

Feeling fine after a while, she raised her hand out of the many soap bubbles and stared at the silver ring that thrived in direct sunlight.

"Marriage huh?"

Deep in thought, her fixed gaze soon became unfocused as she peeked between her fingers and viewed the wonderful blue sky which sat atop her.

"I never thought I'd see the day where I'd wear something like this."

"A real fantasy world, just like in those light novels and anime."

"To think I, out of all people would Isekai!"

Her big eyes, wide and gleaming, sparkled like light shines upon the vast ocean. In this world, maybe she could live a life just like her favorite fantasy characters. Better yet, be able to use magic just like the peculiar elf she saw earlier. She thought about how she maybe could be able to pull off awesome stunts, she smiled radiantly and giggled.

Thinking back at when Tai-chi used magic to conjure up a mirror, those radiant thoughts soon faded and was replaced with, a glum expression.

"The concept is great and all but..."

"He said I couldn't go home until the span of a thousand years."

She began to feel slightly nauseous. Not being able to go to him anytime soon. No electronics equaled WiFi, no social media, Tik Tok, and definitely won't be able to read or watch illegally uploaded manga and anime off sketchy sites! She laid in the tub and attempted to clear her mind.

Slouching down within the bubbles and didn't think about it at all but instead, once again became curious about all the new things she might encounter. Such as dragons, heroes, adventure guilds and so much more.

Not long after, the maids made a request to Stella. However, she responded in the same way she before had once before told them, that she did not need any assistance in bathing herself as she found it uncomfortable to be bathed by another person much less, by a group.

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She left the bathroom wrapped in a white, silk robe as soft as a sheep's fleece. Before her stood six maids all with abnormal hair colors.

"Mistress, we shall begin to dress you now so please, come this way."

Stella listened to them and sincerely followed them into a room connected to the bathroom. Upon entering, the rows of clothing would make anyone feel like they had just entered a shopping mall.

"Lord Tai-chi had prepared these and ordered us that we assist mistress with changing."

Stella turned around to find purple shades of lingerie held in the maid's hands. She immediately questioned the preferences of Tai-chi. His appearance looked genuine and pure but his brain had to hold some pretty pervy things if he wanted her to wear such vulgar clothing.

"What Is that? It's completely see-through!"

"Forgive me, mistress, it appears that I'm holding up the wrong attire."

Hearing this Stella let out a sigh of relief.

"These are for tonight!"

["HUH!? They seriously expect me to wear that? These people must are out of their minds."]

"And what do you mean 'tonight'? I'm not wearing that at all." She bluntly told the group of elven maids.

"Oh? Mistress, don't you know yet?"

"?"

"Tonight, Mistress and Master are going to become one with a physical connection. If Master so desires, tonight, Mistress will conceive the heir to this Dukedom. It's the tradition."

["WHAT THE ACTUAL FU*K!!"] Thought Stella as she held her stomach dearly.

[" I don't even know him like that and you want me to have a baby with him?! And what was if he 'desires'? I have a right to my chastity you know! It's not a matter to be taken so lightly!"]

As Stella rejected them within her mind, the maid who had been rambling to Stella was nudged by one of her fellow maids. Now regaining her posture, the maid apologized to Stella for meddling within her love life.

This barely bothered Stella because now, she believed he was a pervert and was not to be trusted. She decided that she would not take any chances with him so he devised a plan. She would secretly scan the area and take notes, then, before the night fell, she would escape and live elsewhere searching for a way to return to earth!

Forgive me if I'm being out of line in any way but I think this particular outfit would suit mistress quite well."

The maids once again displayed an inappropriate piece of clothing.

"Yes, I agree-"

["Huh?!"]

Replied a red-haired maid that stood beside her.

"This one will hug the mistress's body and compliment her pale skin tone. It will be sure to please the master."

Being completely in dressing mode, the maids continued. "Yes, and mistress's body type is quite impressive as well."

Stella's ears and face glowed red with embarrassment.

"Hm! Hm!" Nodded all the six maids in agreement.

Seeing how outgoing they were, Stella began to wonder if she even had a say in the matter. Regardless, she began to have a look around to find something that would suit her tastes. There were beautiful gowns in all lengths and shades. Strolling around the room, a light purple dress caught her eyes. With its short front and long flowing back covered in blossoms. Her eyes immediately lit up at the sight of the dress. It became her pick.

Her long lavender-colored hair was gently brushed and adorned with silver pearls gorgeously done in a high ponytail. Her cheeks were lightly powdered, nails painted and lips were glossed.

Now being that Stella had finished her changing, it was time to meet Tai-chi in the throne room.

"Please follow us, mistress." The out of the blue question made Stella worried. Were they going to take her back to that man who said his name was Tai-chi? She quietly followed them down some steps and hallways until they finally stopped at two double doors. In front of the large doors stood Tai-chi. He as well had gotten changed into grand clothing. His neatly pressed jacket left room for no wrinkles, golden ropes hang from his right shoulder and his purple sash displayed many badges of noble accomplishments. The side of his hair was slicked back giving him an exquisite look.

Unconsciously staring at Tai-chi, he looked different than how he did when they talked within the bedroom. Now, he looked refined like a gentleman.

"Wah☆! You look breathtaking honey-bun!"

"I can't take my eyes off you. Well, I never really take my eyes off you."

Tai-chi's white-glove covered hand stretched out towards her.

"Anyway, shall we proceed Cupcake?"

Unconsciously, she took his hand. Perhaps it was because he was just extremely shiny to her eyes. When she finally realized what she had done, Tai-chi had already drawn her close to him and attempted to kiss her. On-The-Lips.

"What are you doing!?"

Managed to stop him before getting kissed. Stella fumed.

"You're right, we should save this for later." He smilingly said while running his finger along Stella's lips.

Tai-chi held Stella's hand and stood in front of large double doors. The two guards stationed there slowly opened the door. The room was crowded. But immediately as the doors were opened,  the elves within made a path in the middle of the room. The path stretched towards stairs ascending to two chairs that stood above everyone else in the room.

"Watch your step Honeybun."

Tai-chi happily escorted his wife up the stairs. Finally reaching the top, Stella sat beside Tai-chi on similarly designed chairs. She could see everyone within the room there were about a hundred maids, butlers and Knights gathered there. The density of elves made her feel crushed under the hundreds of eyes that silently assessed her.