Whatever resistance Katie had faded.

  She looked at Rya, who seemed to be completely sincere, then she looked at Aris and the other girls, who had a warm smile on their faces. She knew they would help her, and she felt a little less alone.

  "I don't know if you can help us, but I'll tell you what I know."

  Rya nodded, and Aris smiled encouragingly. Julia, Serena, and Jenelle listened intently, while Constance and Menie had an interested look on their faces.

  Katie sighed.

  "My husband, Thomas, has some deal that gave us a generous allowance from the Duke for access to the mines around Greenhearst City. We thought the silver mines had run dry during Thomas's father's reign as governor. It was enough to let us live comfortably. Thomas tried lowering taxes to help grow the city's popution, but the opportunities were fading, and they started leaving over the years. We became the Duke's greatest allies... that was until a month ago, the payments stopped coming in..."

  Rya thought about it, and then it hit her. Her Golems did such a good job at disrupting Aric's hidden funds when they raided all of the secret vaults in Veridian Encve, and now Katie's family was paying the price. And it probably wasn't only them. There must be other Minor Nobles who must be suffering financially, thanks to her.

  "The Duke cut off your funds..." Julia said grimly, "Why would he do such a thing?"

  "We don't know why. Thomas is furious. He's been trying to figure out what happened, but he's had no luck so far."

  Jenelle had a frown on her face.

  "So your son's ck of nutrition is a result of your financial problems?" Rya asked.

  "Yes," Katie answered, "We can't afford a wet nurse, and for some reason I'm not producing enough milk myself. Even after taking the potion that is supposed to help increase my supply, my breasts just aren't responding."

  'A potion for ctating?... I shouldn't be surprised. I live in a fantasy world... Wait a second!? Maybe that's why there are those burgundy particles. The potion must have failed—'

  "You took a maternity potion from the Alchemist Lucas, and it didn't help?" Constance asked.

  "No... I wish it had. But Lucas's maternity potions are too expensive. It was an old maternity potion that my mother-in-w kept in her cabinet for years. It was from an Alchemist I never heard of before. His name was... Ervin, I think? And yes, it seemed to work for a few days, but then I went back to my pathetic production."

  "Hmm... And if you can't afford Lucas's potions, then trying to get enchanted maternity attire for the Kingdom of Kartoll would be impossible," Menie added.

  Rya gnced at Menie, "I feel like I'm missing something. Isn't there any Enchanters inside of Fiafyr who weaves enchanted clothing for mothers?"

  A few of the girls winced. "There are plenty of Enchanters within the kingdom, m'dy. But most of them focus on creating men's wear for adventurers and knights. As they need the most help to fight monsters, so they can grow their mana and see if they are lucky enough to have a higher level vein. Of course, there is the fashion industry that employs Enchanters to help make our clothing more durable, beautiful, and can give us stamina boosts to make uncomfortable clothing and shoes wearable for days if need be. But their focus is on dresses, skirts, blouses, and tunics. Not much on maternity wear," Constance answered.

  'Really? I feel that these Enchanters are missing out on an opportunity.' Rya thought as she channeled her healing magic into Liam to soothe the poor boy.

  "So, Kartoll is the only country that makes maternity wear?" Rya asked, and then looked down at the sleeping baby in her arms.

  "Well, with the Alchemist, Lucas, who came onto the scene over 20 years ago. Wealthy families and noble houses were the only ones able to buy his potions. His potions are so effective that women who never conceived children could become wet nurses for about a year before the effects wear off. And the cost... Let's just say that it's been going up over the years as his potions put other alchemists and potion makers out of business. But it's their fault for creating inferior potions, and Lucas keeps his formus a secret," Constance replied.

  'It seems monopolies are just as bad in this world as they are back home. Maybe I should look into getting into the potions and clothing business to break the monopoly. Hmm... I see a chance to create a new financial empire,' Rya thought as she smiled at Liam and then looked at Katie who looked a little worried about how the dark elf was smirking at her.

  "Well... I think I have an idea for a future business adventure, but luckily for you, Lady Katie. Your body doesn't need the extra help," Rya said as she walked up to the confused girl.

  Katie had a feeling that she might be in trouble as she tried to take a step back. Only to feel the cold wood wall behind her. She gulped, 'Damn it. I shouldn't have trusted her! How do I get myself into these situations? What the hell does she want from me?!'

  "Uh, you're not pnning to use my body for your experiments, are you?!" Katie said with a hint of worry.

  Rya chuckled and shook her head. "No. That would be silly."

  Before Katie could respond, Rya reached out with her right hand and firmly grabbed Katie's exposed shoulder. Katie was shocked and started blushing as her face turned red from embarrassment.

  "W-w-what are you doing?"

  Rya looked her straight in the eyes. "I'm making sure that I heal all the damage from that maternity potion you drank. Now hold still. It won't hurt a bit," she said calmly.

  Katie was too surprised by the dark elf's action to resist. A second ter, she felt a soothing sensation course through her body. Rya's fingers were sending a tingling feeling down her spine. Then a warm glow appeared under the elf's palm while her azure eyes glowed brightly. It reminded Katie of a sunbeam coming through a window.

  'W-What is she doing? I... My headache is gone! And what is this strange warmth spreading throughout my body?'

  Normally, Rya could have healed the usual red particles from a distance, but she wasn't so sure about these burgundy particles in Katie's bosom, so she wanted to make sure they were completely removed. She wanted to ensure there was no chance of any complications happening.

  Katie was staring intently at the dark elf's hand on her shoulder. A soft pink light was emanating from the elf's palm. It was a mesmerizing sight, and the young woman felt rexed despite her earlier apprehension. Rya's healing magic made it down to Katie's pelvis and womb, where there were some standard red particles from her childbirth.

  The glowing particles started breaking down as Katie's womanhood was returning to normal. It felt like a gentle massage from the inside. Katie had to hold back a moan when she realized the feeling was quite pleasant. It didn't take long for her pelvic floor muscles to tighten up again. The red particles disappeared as the warmth moved up to Katie's bosom.

  She blushed even more when Rya's hand slid down and reached her breasts. The elf's hand was now directly cupping her right breast. Her nipple began to stiffen, and her breathing quickened. 'I-I... Is she healing me there?! Why is it feeling so good? This is embarrassing.'

  The light intensified, and the burgundy particles started breaking apart. The warmth spread through Katie's body. Rya concentrated on Katie's breasts as the Burgundy particles were putting up a little more of a fight. Katie couldn't help but moan. She was trying her hardest not to be turned on by the elf's touch.

  But Rya paid no attention to the young woman's moans. She was too focused on the burgundy particles that were fighting against her magic. 'Tck! Stupid potion really did a number on this girl's body. These particles are stronger than usual. They must have been made using the highest-quality ingredients. I wonder who was behind it. Who would go through the effort of making such a garbage potion? If this were Lucas's competition, it's no wonder he's got the market under his stranglehold.'

  Rya was worried about the other women suffering from potions like this, but she would help them if she came across them. Right now, she needed to make sure Katie was thoroughly cleansed. After a few more minutes, the burgundy particles had vanished, and her breast tissue was restored to its previous state. Her milk gnds were also returned to their original purpose.

  Katie's bosoms started swelling slightly as they began to fill up with her breast milk. Her nipples stiffened even more, underneath the material of her gown, as if they were trying to escape their prison. 'Mmmhhh... What is happening?!'

  The warmth and the pressure in her chest grew more intense until finally, she felt something come out. Katie blushed furiously when she felt liquid coming out of her nipples. 'What the hell is going on?! Why am I ctating?!'

  Rya sensed the change and knew that her work was complete. She took her hand away and stopped her magic. The glowing light faded away, and she smiled at the blushing human as two little wet spots appeared on her dress.

  "There you go, you are all done," Rya said with a smile. "Now your son shouldn't have any problems tching onto your breast."

  Katie looked down at her chest and saw two little wet spots. The material of her gown had become transparent around her nipples, which were now poking out through her dress. Katie quickly covered herself up, looking away in embarrassment.

  "Wh-why is there so much coming out from me? This can't be normal—Wah!?"

  Rya grabbed the hem of the girl's dress and pulled it down to reveal a swollen C-cup breast; the nipple was an angry pink and dripping milk. Katie and the rest of the girls were stunned at the sight of her bare breast.

  "This is your normal. Your body is now producing a lot more milk than before because that potion burnt out your gnds." Rya replied as she moved the baby boy to his mother's breasts. The baby tched onto her nipple and started sucking, greedily drinking her milk.

  Katie gasped, and her cheeks flushed red. "Wh-what do you mean? How is this possible?!"

  "I don't know how, but somehow the potion must have worked a bit as it permanently grew your mammary gnds before they got damaged from oversaturating your body," Rya said before turning to face her. "The good news is that now your child can feed off of you without any trouble."

  Katie blushed as her breasts tingled with pleasure, and her son greedily suckled on her milk-filled breasts. She didn't mind the sensation. In fact, it was quite enjoyable. But she didn't understand how this happened, or why. All she knew was that she was happy.

  "Thank you, Princess Rya," Katie said. "I don't know what else to say other than thank you."

  "It's nothing, really." Rya smiled.

  The noblewoman's gaze softened when she looked at her son, and she stroked his hair. "I'm sorry... I didn't know how hungry you were..."

  Julia, Aris, Serena, and Jenelle huddled around Rya and Katie as they watched baby Liam nurse on his mother's swollen tits. Katie was still embarrassed by the fact that her tits were being used to feed her son, but she was also very proud. She loved the feeling of feeding her son with her own body. It made her feel like a successful mother.

  'Huh... I guess babies are a little cuter than I thought.' Rya couldn't help but feel her nipples tingle a little bit as she watched Liam suckle on his mother's swollen breasts. It made her feminine instincts kick in due to her unknown pregnancy. Her hormones were running high, and her breasts felt heavy, full, and achy. She didn't know what was happening to her as her body was slowly preparing itself for a child. She wondered what it was like to breastfeed, but she shook off these feelings and turned her attention back to the others.

  'My milk must be really tasty...' Katie thought, 'Liam seems really eager to drink it up... Ngh!? But my other bosom is starting to ache. I-I need to switch sides...'

  Katie didn't care if she exposed her breasts to everyone else in the room, and even though her mind was telling her not to, her body was saying otherwise. She was getting turned on, and she wanted everyone to see her beautiful, round, milky mounds. She pulled her right breast out, showing off her erect nipple, and her son eagerly tched on, greedily suckling. Katie couldn't help but moan softly as he drank from her. She felt her pussy getting wetter, and she started grinding her thighs together, desperately wanting some kind of relief. Frankly, she wished her husband were here.

  "Okay... Someone is enjoying showing herself off a little bit too much," Constance teased from behind the group of women, causing a few snickers to come from the other dies present.

  "You're enjoying this more than me," Katie whispered. "Just admit it."

  The girls ughed again while Menie showed a little disgust on her face. 'All of a sudden, after Princess Rya healed her, she's acting more like a courtesan than a noblewoman,' Menie thought.

  Katie didn't pay attention to any of them. She just kept watching her son drink from her tits. She knew her milk would keep coming and that her son would never starve.

  "I-It feels so good..." Katie moaned.

  "Well, you shouldn't need a wet nurse anymore," Menie said sarcastically.

  "Indeed... I don't know how to repay you, Princess Rya... But my loyalties are with the Revelia's—"

  Rya held up her hand. "You don't have to pay me. And don't worry about the politics. But if things don't turn around in Greenhearst, reach out to the Prince and me. I'm sure we can find a way to help revitalize the city."

  Katie still couldn't believe that a woman of Rya's status was so nice. It made her question why her family was fighting the Meredydds in the first pce.

  'I'll have to rethink everything...' Katie thought.

  Katie smiled. "Thank you, Your Highness. I'll be sure to remember your generosity... I-I hope our friendship will continue even if my husband's allegiance is elsewhere."

  Rya just smiled and nodded. 'Well... I know we are on the clock, but it's not always the best move to rush things...'

  While the group surrounded Katie as they cooed and praised her son's cuteness, one of the other mothers who was watching from afar summoned up enough courage to approach the Dark Elf.

  "E-Excuse me?... Your Highness?" the young mother whispered.

  Rya didn't react right away as she still wasn't used to people addressing her like this.

  "Oh, sorry. Can I help you?"

  "Y-Yes... I was hoping you could examine my child as well. She's been fussier than usual."

  "Of course. Lead the way," Rya smiled and followed her.

  Rya noticed that the one-year-old child had red particles floating around her gums.

  "Hm... Looks like your daughter's teeth are coming in. Here." Rya held out her hand and channeled her healing magic again. Soon, the baby girl in the mother's arms stopped being finicky and was back to cooing happily.

  The mother had tears in her eyes as she looked at Rya. "Oh, thank you, Your Highness! Thank you! You have my support!"

  "You don't have to thank me," Rya smiled.

  Rya walked away, but was caught off guard when she saw a crowd of more young noblewomen had gathered and were waiting patiently for her. They had been quietly watching Rya pull off her healing miracles from afar, and now that the rumors about her wicked ways seemed to be false, they all wanted a turn.

  "Um, what are you all waiting for?"

  "Oh, um, please help us, too!" the first woman begged.

  "Yes, we want to be blessed by the one who brought us the Three Goddesses!" another woman agreed.

  Rya was surprised to see twenty women crowding around Rya and her friends. She looked over to her right to see Nieren smirking at her sister from afar and waved.

  'God dammit! Nieren knew these girls were coming to bug me, and she didn't warn me!... Oh, she's going to get it once I deal with these dies.'

  "I'm not that special, but I'll do my best. Line up and take turns," Rya told the women as they cheered and got into a line.

  ***

  Hilda, who was by Leandra's side this entire time, was focused on trying to please the upper ranks of the Court. But the battle between Rianna and Leandra made it impossible for the Foreign Princess to get a word in at all. However, when she heard the cheering from the younger crowd of women behind her. She turned and started to panic when nearly all the other women were hovering around the Dark Elf. 'No! She's been corrupting the hearts and minds of these young maidens. I made a mistake focusing on getting the Major Houses' approval! I must stop her before it is too te!'

  With that, Hilda left Leandra's side to confront Rya and save these innocent girls from damnation.