Stamina

Tanya received a call on a crystal orb a few weeks later. She smiled and answered by tapping her index finger onto the orb and waited for the image of the caller to come through.

"Tanya?" Tanya instantly noticed that the caller was her mother. Dressed in red bath robes and sitting on a cushioned chair, her mother smiled as she saw Tanya's face through the orb.

"Yes, it is me, mom. Why are you calling today?" Tanya smiled.

"I am just checking in on my wonderfully talented daughter~ I heard about your engagement along with your deeds during that tragic massacre last month… I was terrified when I heard the news of the academy being invaded, thank Virtua that you pulled through and gained such merits. I don't know what I would have done if I lost you and your brother…" Tanya's mother wiped away a tear from her eye, projecting her longing for her daughter through the orb.

"Afterwards, I was still so anxious that your father and I did not sleep for three days straight!"

"It is alright, Mom. You need to get some rest, otherwise you won't be healthy." Tanya sighed worryingly.

"We were so scared that we made you a little sibling…" Tanya's mother finished.

"What?" Tanya blankly faced the crystal.

"I hope you don't mind being the middle child from now on! We love you so much, you know? You were always the most talented and charming! Ben ought to take lessons from you in finding beautiful women. I really want a grandchild before the age of 40… with my second ascension status, keeping this 20 year old appearance will only be easy for another 5 years." Tanya looked at her shameless mother and did not say a word.

"Mom… I am sure Benjamin will find a wonderful woman to bring home. Just trust in him… you still have the child in your womb as a last resort…"

"Hmmph! This child might be our only hope in having grandchildren! It's so hard raising children that cannot produce heirs…" Tanya's mother sulked.

"I am sure there is magic that exists for having heirs between women… just wait for me… There are even the magic tools from the capital. Those tools can induce pregnancy from just mana, although… the chances are quite low when compared with standard mating-"

"TANYA! Watch that mouth of yours! You are not allowed to bear children until you graduate! I won't accept it! You're our little girl!" Tanya's mother instantly projected a deathly aura through the crystal orb.

"Ahem… I already have a fiancé along with Penelope… I am not sure how much longer I can hold out." Tanya sighed.

"Penelope was promoted to a baroness last month, she cannot be your maid anymore, she would have to become your lady in waiting if you desire to keep her by your side… or perhaps marry her too…"

"I will ask Penelope."

"That girl has been with you since you could first walk! I want you to keep her close! I picked her for you because she was just so compatible for you, you should be thanking your mother right now." Tanya's mother gloated.

"Are you really okay with me loving women?" Tanya asked.

"You said it yourself. Even if there is a lower chance, there still is a chance that you will give me a grandchild."

"Don't be like your father. His stamina is so weak that he can only handle me. If I let him have other women, I won't even have my fill. You better be responsible with your body. One is already bliss, two is a workout, three is an all out service, any more than that… I hope you are prepared, Tanya."

"..." Tanya did not expect such words from her mother. She expected something more prude and authoritative, yet she received encouragement and advice on the matter.

"Prime minister Howard is known for having five husbands, but he is an exception. His stamina must be legendary… he still shows up to speak with your father with a glowing…"

The crystal orb rumbled as the image jumped.

"MITCH!!!"

"Yes, dear?!" Tanya's father immediately came running.

"What have you been doing with Howard when he visits?" Her gaze was like daggers.

"We have been talking about business! I swear!"

"With such stamina, are you daring to use your body to serve others?!"

"My dear, of course not! You are more than enough! I cannot handle anything more! Please believe me! I am not attracted to men!"

"Prove it!"

"Will do!"

"AH YES!"

The sound of tossing and turning along with kissing and slapping of meat could be heard in the distance. Although Tanya could not see after they left the orb, she could perfectly hear everything.

She was flabbergasted to say the least.

Was this her parents trying to influence her to make children quicker? Were they trying to suggest that she should be so forward with her desires? This was simply too strange, even for an emperor that had served many women in the past.

"You were telling the truth hon~"

"Of course, dear!"

Tanya turned off the orb with a blank expression on her face.

There was a limit.

"Tanya, are you okay…? You have been staring blankly at the orb for hours now…" Penelope seemed quite worried for her master.

"Hey… Penelope, how many children do you want?"

"Five!"

'SO SUDDEN!'

Tanya struggled to close her eyes that night.