§ Consistent ain’t a thing pixies should be, right? And yet, the little bug shot straight for Shindzha’s cleavage, just like always. When she was havin’ memory problems, Tiana spent time partially mixin’ her thoughts with our ‘little sister’. It taught us some about how a pixie thinks, or at least how this pixie that used to be an Elder …

§ Yeah, yeah, I know. I shouldn’ta done that. But when a cutie is flirtin’ so cutely, it’s hard t’ say no. Fan Li concocted this image for me in the prime o’ my life, not as the old mum I came to be at the end, livin’ my last moments slowly wastin’ away. She did the same for everyone. …

§ I alighted upon a promontory overlooking the Oseri countryside and let Shindzha down onto her feet while dispelling my wings. [Vampire Cloak] was in full force, of course. I didn’t want any monitoring demons in the area to notice my presence. I could always just dismiss the [Blood Effigy] and escape, of course, but it would be inconvenient if …

This is an author’s note, not a chapter, so it isn’t locked. ‘DC’ is the Roman numeral for 600. The real Chapter 600 will post this coming Saturday. As always, thanks to all my readers for sticking with me this far. So this is the part where I make predictions regarding completion of this tale. They are never accurate, but …

§ After telling Lucy to close the connection, I looked up at Genette, still standing by. “Do you have any questions?” My unflappable Lady’s Maid merely stated, “I have always known that Your Grace is extraordinary, so I only have one.” I smiled and asked, “What is it?” “Are you in fact your own great-grandmother, Your Grace? Her Grace the …

§ I asked Bruna to set up this conference in the first place in order to tell them exactly what Astaroth gained from the formation. Before I learned that people were somehow reappearing in Oseri, I sent this group with what I thought would be sufficient information, so I didn’t need to bring in spiritual concepts unfamiliar to Huade’s present-day …

§ I only had a moment to open my eyes and smile reassurance to my worried servants before Lucy caused a maid panic by flying into my dressing room and announcing, “Amana call!” After apologizing to the dressmaker, I told everyone to clear out, then directed Genette to fetch the spirit stone. Lucy’s mini-pixie projection can only talk for herself. …

§ I relaxed in Her Grace’s bath and let my mind drift back to the subject of anime maids. A hetaira such as I would not normally contemplate such a subject, but while I was maintaining Her Grace’s [Blood Effigy] in Huade, wearing her image while she returned to Sky Ocean, I could not ignore the contrast. A trio of …

§ “You mean, they’re arriving right away, Lady Lydia?” the princess asked in surprise. “Lady Dilorè is preparing to bring Ceria as we speak,” I confirmed. “She must bring one at a time, so Melione and then your lovely knight will follow.” It was easiest to meet Dilorè at an outdoor spot she already knew, here on the main island. …

§ Three comely beauties waited atop my new bed, dressed for the occasion. Ceria lay on her tummy, her head propped up on her hands, while the other two sat framing her, hands resting on her back while smiling at me. My maids had absolutely delighted in the excuse to make use of Mother’s extensive collection of lingerie on them. …