I had another weird dream, this time I was in a white, cold room filled with beeping. I lay in a white bed, and as usual, my body was paralyzed. I looked to the window to see nothing but black. My arms felt numb for some odd reason.

By the time the dream was over, my question was answered about my arms. Luna and Katharina were using them as pillows. I got up from the bed and looked around, seeing the same old fancy room. We were at the palace in the pocket world.

I've only had this kingdom for about two years now, and most of its population is just my army. My second task is to get on the good side of the king of Brimstone so he could put in a good word for me to another king, specifically the king of vampires.

"May I ask what you're looking for?" Solomon said as I was in the treasury looking for a ring.

"You said I need a disguise. Ah, found it," I replied, retrieving the ring I was searching for.

"Is this why you asked me to bring these?" Seraphina was holding a woman's dress and underwear.

By now, my hair had completely changed to silver from the curse, and I couldn't dye it another color since it would revert in a matter of seconds. Since becoming a vampire, my eyes had turned red.

"Yes, Seraphina, close your eyes." If I'm correct, something should happen. As I put on the ring, I felt my body start to change. I gained the body of a woman, and for some reason, my breasts had grown quite large. They were too big for my shirt, causing the buttons to pop off, and they plopped out. "Hey Solomon, what do you think of these?" I said, grinning as I cupped them. But he had no reaction, unlike Seraphina, whose face turned red.

The more I looked, the more I saw my body was voluptuous and plump. I used this ring a couple of years ago, and my body wasn't like this, so what gives? I changed into the dress and sat at my office. "So, am I supposed to call you mother now?" Seraphina asked curiously.

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"Sure, it'll complicate things less in public," I replied. The dress I wore was black with a red design.

The door opened, and Lyra entered wearing a maid uniform. "Master... who are you?" Ah, success, it works. But why is she wearing that?

"It's me. May I ask why you're wearing that?" I said, crossing my arms.

"Oh, I just wanted to show my worth..." she said, fiddling with her hands.

"Solomon, at my meeting with the king, will you join me?"

"Yes, and so will that dragon," he replied. Seraphina pouted, realizing she wouldn't be joining us.

As we prepared for the meeting, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. This was a crucial step in our plan, and everything needed to go smoothly. What Solomon ask was for me to not blow my cover.

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I stared nervously at the king. According to Solomon, the king uses puppets to hide his identity, and right now, I'm looking at a skeleton.

"So you wish for me to put in a good word for you?" the king asked.

"Yes, we intend to travel to the kingdom of vampires, but we need your majesty's help," Solomon said. I remained silent.

"Ah, I see..." The king stayed quiet for a moment before speaking again. "Well, if your kingdom wishes to be in alliance with the kingdom of Brimstone, why don't I suggest you take my daughter's hand in marriage?" He said this while looking at me.

"B-but your majesty, I'm a woman. Wouldn't you want a man to marry your daughter so your bloodline passes on?" I stuttered.

"Ah, you're right... well, she already has a fiancé," he replied.

"So he was just pulling my leg. Thank God," I thought.

"Ah, so who's the man?" Solomon asked.

"Well, he hasn't been found yet, but his name is Artorian Goldenheart." The room fell silent.

"Me?" I said, pointing at myself.

Both Solomon and Lyra looked at me as I had just blown my cover in a matter of minutes. The king chuckled. I guess he already knew who I was.

"Yes, did you honestly think that disguise would work on me?" he asked.

I sighed, realizing there was no point in maintaining the charade any longer. "So, you knew all along?"

"Of course," the king said, his voice steady. "Artorian, a simple ring would not work on myself."

Solomon stepped forward. "Your majesty, despite the initial deception, our intentions remain genuine. We seek your aid and alliance."

The king nodded. "I understand, and I appreciate your honesty now. My daughter's engagement to you, Artorian, was more than just a jest. It signifies the depth of our intended alliance. Will you honor it?"

I glanced at Solomon and then back at the king. "If it strengthens our alliance and ensures the safety of my people, then yes, I will honor it."

The king smiled. "Very well. Let us discuss the details of our alliance and your journey to the kingdom of vampires."

As we delved into the intricacies of the alliance, I couldn't shake off the feeling that this was just the beginning of a much larger and more complex journey.