Author's note: Sorry for the delayed update. Heatstroke hit me like a truck yesterday. Sever headache due to prolonged sun exposure and the damned summer heat. But i'm okay now. Hope 2 chapters update will redeem my self.

Happy reading! And have a good one!

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Later, the two went to the East Side to visit Alice’s store. The tall and luxurious looking building gradually came into view amidst the bustling street.

Both Andariel and Freya were utterly flabbergasted upon seeing the three stories floor. In just three years, Alice had renovated the small store to a building even bigger than a noble’s mansion. 

Apart from providing space for the vendors, she invested her money to buy more raw materials, recruiting employees, and also building relationships with the merchants, artisan, and even engineers to develop the village even further.

“Am I seeing the same thing as you?” Freya quipped, still in awe of the store’s splendor.

She couldn't avert her eyes from the big store sign carved from jade stones neatly carved and arranged above the arched entrance.

[Alice’s Grand Plaza]

The chieftess shook her head, there was a sense of pride in her little smile. “Alice had outdone herself once again.”

“Your daughter is truly something else.”

“Well, since we’re already here. Let's look around. Perhaps, you might find something that piques your interest.”

“A quick date after our return? How considerate of you, fufufu.” The queen chuckled impishly.

By the time they entered the store, the wind rune formation blew warm air from above their heads. This was Alice’s invention by utilizing Low-grade Wind Elemental Mana Stones to regulate the building’s temperature so the customers wouldn't feel too cold or too warm.

To accommodate the customers to access each floor with style and grave, Alice also invented the Magical Escalator. Each staircase was powered by Levitation Rune Formation.

Andariel and Freya could see the joyful smile of the rich customers as they shopped from one vendor to another.

Soon after, a cute cat girl of the Fellini Clan in black and white maid uniform greeted them cheerfully. Her short curly black hair bounced up and down, followed by a sizable pair of bosoms which were impossible to hide even with the white apron.

“Welcome to Alice’s Grand Plaza-nyaa! My name is Ruka, you may call me Nyaruru! And I’ll be your guide!”

Freya giggled happily, she was definitely amused by the cute cat girl. “You are so adorable!”

“Nyahaha… Pardon my dialect-nya!” The cat girl chuckled. “Anyway… What are you looking for today?”

Andariel only smiled a tad, she’s happy to see the beast folks were being employed according to their skill and passion across the village.

“Nothing in particular. But we would like to see around and maybe try some beastkind’s cuisines.” Freya quipped enthusiastically.

“Leave it to me nya!”

They ended up spending an hour or two to visit every vendor, and bought a mountainous amount of goods by the end of the day.

“Is there anything else you wanted to try, m’ladies?”

Andariel cleared her throat, faking a cough it'll no end if she didn't butted in. “Actually, we came here to meet with Alice. Would you please lead us the way?”

“Understood, m’lady! Please follow me!”

Afterward, Andariel and Freya were escorted to Alice’s private office which also functioned as her small workshop.

“Young Lady Alice, your dear mother and her fiance are here to meet you.” The cat girl said.

“Mmm. Let them in, Nyaruru. It's not locked.” A second later, the door was wide open. The cat girl bowed respectfully and left.

Andariel couldn't recognize her daughter at first as she saw Alice’s tall and slender back from behind. Despite only being ten years old, Alice had grown taller and beautiful. Her long red hair flowed freely, a direct contrast to her plain white dress.

Alice turned her head, and ran toward Andariel’s person. She hugged the chieftess tightly, burying her face right into Andariel’s sizable bosoms.

“Welcome back, dear mother! I’ve missed you so much!”

Andariel knew far too well that Alice was hiding something behind her back whenever she acted cute and clingy.

“What have you done this time? Spill it, I won't be angry, I promise.”

“Hehehe! Actually, there are some things I want you two to try. And you all came at perfect timing!” Alice clapped her hands. “Arya, Miss Lisha, please show them to our august guests!”

The red skinned succubus and the young elf woman strode out of the workshop corner, bringing two mannequins that had been dressed in wedding outfits.

It's a feminine looking black suit for the groom, and a beautiful long-tailed pure white bridal gown for the bride. Exclusively designed by Alice and sewn by Lisha and Arya.

“Oh my! They are so beautiful! Did you make them for us?!” Freya’s eyes were sparkling as her gaze landed on the dusted diamonds on the gown, tail, and the transparent veil.

“Certainly, your majesty! I made them exclusively from the finest materials this village could offer! Well, you can read the details later. As of now, it still needs to be fitted onto your body and the suit and bridal gown would be finished.”

However, Andariel finally muttered the change of plan. She explained the reason why the marriage was postponed.

“Another two years?!” Alice rolled her eyes. “Awww, that's too long. I can't wait to see the little one though! Here, look! I've even designed baby outfits!”

Akice flipped her sketchbook, showing them a drawing of cute baby wearing colorful clothes.

“Speaking of which… There's something that we would like to ask you about something. And… it's quite important.”

Alice’s playful behaviour soon changed into a serious one in a single breath. “Oh, I know what you two want to talk about and my answer is no.”

“How did—” Freya was clearly flabbergasted by Alice’s ability to predict everything. “Right, nevermind. Your mind is wired differently than the rest of us. Please continue…”

“I may be my Andariel's daughter, but the next heir apparent of Arlenheim Kingdom must be born from your womb, Queen Freya. Besides, I have set my own goal a while ago. I have zero interest in inheriting Arlenheim’s Throne.”

Freya sulked a tad. “That actually sounds very logical. But still, even if your identity is not recorded in Arlenheim’s Lineage, you will be

my daughter too. Please don't forget that.”

“I will not, your majesty. I profoundly thank you for your kindness.”

As the two were engaged in a wholesome moment, Andariel couldn't help but notice a small bump on the bride’s gown around its crotch area.

“Alice, what's this bump?”

“Oh, right! I almost forgot to introduce my newest collection!” Alice lifted the long skirt upward, revealing the sexy and lewd looking garter belt beneath the layered garments which had been equipped with her latest invention.

“Ta-da! It's a strap on, hehehe!” Alice’s playful face returned. “With this… device, you may change your role in the bed without worrying about your position and enjoy the moment to the fullest! The dildo is also swappable!”

“Alice!” Andariel was utterly embarrassed, her face was reddened. “How could you…”

However, the queen was clearly elated. The lewd switch between her brains had been flipped.

“How much is the strap on?!”

“Ah, don't worry about it. Just take it with you. You’ve made me rich enough so I don't have to worry about money for a decade or two.”

“Then, don't mind if I do!” Freya took off the strap before they realized it. She then clutched Andariel’s arm firmly. “Let’s go, my dearest. It’ll be a long night! Fufufu.”

Both Lisha and Arya were smiling awkwardly as the chieftess was so helpless while being dragged outside by her fiance.

“Will the chieftess be okay?” Arya, the young elf woman quipped in worry.

“Well, she’ll be fine. However, Elise and Belle would need to change the entire bed in the next morning, I’m afraid.” Alice remarked with zero care in her tone. “Well, let's get back to work! We still need to finish the catalogue.”