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So, im guessing 'Harem' is a no no word... even though it's a tag...
Sigh
So, I will respond to what those comnts that had been deleted asked, as well as sothing many others have asked as well: Will this be JAHI'S Harem or KAT'S Harem?
The answer is simple, at least to . It is, on paper, Jahi's Harem; she is the next head of the Asmodia House, and is of more importance.
While these two characters being introduced will be important, they marry INTO Jahi's family. However, as you have noticed, Jahi is in love with Kat and vice versa; so if a character ends up pissing off one or the other, it will be dealt with by both.
As such, unofficially, it is BOTH of them who have the Harem; they are the nucleus of the relationship.
Additionally, I understand that so dislike Harem; I do as well, however I have always been fine reading about what I have called Harem Lite, which is just adding one or two more people into the mix. It's not only manageable but also allows for those characters to be more than just a walking trophy for the mc.
On top of that, whenever I create sothing like this, I prefer to write with realistic interactions in mind, as well as realistic everything else; in the sense that, due to Jahi's rank and her status as a Light Magician, she will be VERY important to the Empire: to the degree that she would need to be tied directly to either the Empire or soone else who is important.
So, that's where the two characters co in: they are, socially, very important. Both are daughters of a Countries leader. However, as I said previously, they are marrying INTO Jahi's Family: they would take the Asmodia na. There will be no need to worry that these characters would have more power than Jahi.
Also, my other reasoning for Harem is quite simple: I have kinks in mind for specific characters, and it was already heavily implied what both Kat and Jahi would be like; adding more characters allow to change things slightly, bringing out sides in characters that you normally wouldn't see. Also, I just want more excuses to write lemons...
Hopefully that answers most questions that people have regarding the 'Harem' elent of this story, as well as who has what and so on. (Dang that was long, like 400 words long...)
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"Both the child of Lorelei and the child of Kio are potential partners for Jahi..."
At that, I froze, while I could see Jahi also freeze. The Countess sighed, the sweet sll of ozone disappearing.
"So her Light Magic is making the Empress wish to tie her down, huh?"
Looking at the Countess, the Marquess sighed as well, before nodding.
Jahi stood up, growling "I WILL NOT marry another. Kat is all I need!"
Gritting her teeth, the Marquess looked down at her daughter, before sighing again,
"Jahi... Even with all those books cramd in your head, you don't get this? It isn't sothing you can turn down. You NEED to marry soone important. If you had awakened a combination magic like Ria, we could get away with elevating Julie and Kat to Barons, allowing you to take her as your wife and never worry about taking another. However, Light Magic is a different thing altogether. I only know two other people with magic like you: Joana D'Arcon with Light, and Ye Wan of the Tian Dynasty with his Dark Magic. You are one of THREE people currently alive with that kind of magic; of course the Empress is going to want to tie you down to our Empire."
Scoffing, Jahi tried to grab from the Countess, but she simply lifted to her shoulders, away from Jahi's grasp. Sighing, the Countess said "As much as I hate it, and I know you hate it, it's true. The most you can do know is hope and pray that one of these girls piques your interest."
Growling again, Jahi glared at the Countess. "I will not be interested in another."
I was shaking slightly, but knew that this would happen eventually. When I heard that if Jahi had lesser magic, it could have been just us, I grit my teeth. However, eventually, I cald down. I had said that this might happen, but to actually hear that it is unavoidable, especially with how vehently Jahi is against it, makes it a hard pill to swallow.
Tapping the Countess' arm, I gave her a small smile when she looked up at . Lowering to the ground, I quickly hugged Jahi from behind. She had turned back towards the Marquess, looking to argue so more.
Feeling my embrace, she stiffened. Resting my head on her shoulder, I said "It's fine, Jahi. As long as you promise to always have at your side, I'm fine allowing another girl to join us. After all, I can stand on your right while she stands on your left!"
Giving a weak smile to that, Jahi turned around and held close. The Marquess also had a small smile, though the sad glint in her eyes shows that she wasn't entirely pleased by this turn of events either.
"I promise... now and forever, I will always love you... forever..."
Hearing her hoarse whisper, I stroked the back of her head slowly. Feeling her calm down, I gently moved towards the couch, sitting next to her.
Looking towards the Marquess, I asked "What are they like?"
Giving a wry smile, she shrugged. "All I know of Lorelei's kid is that she's shy, likes books, and rarely speaks. Her na is Leone Presa-Ash. As for Kio's kid... well, if she's anything like her two parents, she should be a boisterous, energetic fur ball. Her na is Anput Sera."
Sighing, I continued to stroke Jahi's hair, hoping to keep her calm.
"Are they the main two potential partners for Jahi then?"
The Countess chuckled dryly, saying "No, there would be more. You two are part of a strong generation. The Duchess up north has a daughter who will be going to the academy the sa year as you. Additionally, there are the Twin Princess's of the Felian Kingdom on the Empire's western border. Many other important people are in that list of potential partners. Hell, we might even see so envoys from the Tian Dynasty and other far away Countries, hoping to bribe you to defect over to them. However, those two are the ones that have the most sway; one is the only princess of our Empire your age, while the other is begum of the Sultanate that shares our border. The people that matter know that Jahi is just like her mother, so they are sending won instead of n. Thank the gods for that; the last thing I want to deal with are those annoying pests." (AN: Begum is a title for important won in Southern Asia, which includes parts of the Middle East. Since it's a sultanate and all, I did so, albeit brief, research and liked the sound of this compared to others, as well as that it is still used to denote a woman's single status today. Though correct if I'm wrong.)
Chuckling at the last part, I fell silent, thinking. Hopefully Jahi can co to love either the Princess or Begum, as these two would have the best chances of making Jahi only need to take in one or two won; the other options could easily result in Jahi being forced to take more wives just to guarantee her loyalty.
Seeing my serious face, Jahi squeezed my hand, before sighing. "I... I guess we shall see, then. If Kat is fine with one of them, then..."
I squeezed back, giving her a small smile. Hearing that made feel better. Hopefully... just maybe one of them will be soone we can both love.
Rembering the history from my previous world, harems never truly worked, as the man who had the Harem ended up either never giving enough to his current won or simply added more just for the sake of it. I didn't want to always have to watch my back, hoping the tea I was drinking wasn't poisoned simply because Jahi showed affection.
However, considering that shouldn't be too much of a problem since it seems Jahi's desires are much higher, and her body is much stronger, the 'satisfaction' of her won should always be fine.
Though if she shows blatant favoritism...
Sighing again, I looked towards the Marquess, asking "When are they coming here? For how long?"
She smiled at , before saying "They will be here in a weeks ti, and will be staying for a few days. More than likely, they will be here for a week. So, from now until they leave, all classes except for Baroness Estra's are cancelled. You both will be learning etiquette and more to guarantee you don't make a fool of yourselves."
I nodded at that, before looking over at the Countess, who said "Alright, Jahi, you are coming with us for today: we need to go get you more clothes. And no, Kat isn't coming with us. She needs to stay and talk with Julie about so things."
At that, Jahi glared at the Countess before turning her gaze to after I squeezed her hand. Embracing her, I walked over to my mother who had been quiet the entire ti. Seeing , she smiled, pulling onto her lap. Ruffling my ears, I gave Jahi a smile, watching as she left the room with both the Marquess and Countess.
Looking up at my mother, I asked "What do we need to talk about?"
Sighing, my mother closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.
"You see, the reason that I... dislike Kio Sera is simple: the Zara and Sera packs have always disliked each other. Yes, we aren't just so random people, Katherine. I used to be... Well, I was sothing like the Princess of the Zara pack. I was next in line to lead, to take over as Chieftess. Ah... I should probably explain what a pack is, huh?"
At that I shook my head, a small smile on my lips. She was just like , all over the place when she needs to explain sothing important.
"You see, a group of beastkin is called many things. Canine beastkin, like dogkin, wolfkin, and so on, are called packs. In particular, the Zara Pack used to rule the northern tip of the Asmodia lands; we had an agreent with them that we would send soldiers and aid in ti of need, as long as they allowed us to keep our lands and power. The Sera Pack ruled a land near us, a small swathe of land between March Asmodia and the Sultanate. As such, we used to have minor skirmishes with each other, but it wasn't uncommon for us to help each other in tis of need. It was a love hate relationship."
Taking a breath, her gaze turned grim.
"Kio was the next in line to lead the Sera Pack, and since both of us were of the sa age... well, we were often compared. We had similar strengths, so we were usually evenly matched. Our rivalry was heated, but we had a mutual respect for each other."
Sighing, she looked down at , a sad smile on her face.
"We went to the academy together, and sohow ended up as dorm mates. So, we started treating school like a competition. However, eventually, our rivalry took a turn... one night, soone slipped an aphrodisiac into Kio's food. Thankfully, it was slow acting, but that night she forced herself on . We were both won, so nothing ca of it, but as you can imagine, that event made things worse between us.
After graduating, we went our separate ways. She ventured into the Sultanate, while I went ho, becoming an adventurer. For a few years, I lived my life freely, adventuring with a small party. However, one day, I received news that my father was killed, and that a baron had kidnapped the won of the village. I went back to our village, only to find it in ruins. It wasn't just my father who was dead; most of the people in the village were dead. The reasoning was stupid; that baron wanted to marry and force the Pack to beco his personal army. After all, Beastkin are strong, and I had attended the academy. However, he had left rcenaries in the village; they chased for months. With no where to go, no one I thought I could rely on, I made my way to the Sera Pack, hoping to seek asylum. However... Kio turned away. Her own Pack had suffered in recent tis, so she didn't want to risk anymore harm against her people. I understand that... I do. However, it was when I was at their village that I learned sothing. I was with child."
At that, I gaped at her. My mother managed to escape the pursuit of multiple rcenaries... all while she was in the early stages of pregnancy? And I made it? Nothing happened to during that?
Poking my nose, she smiled at .
"I learned that because I had started feeling nauseous all the ti, as well as other... physical signs. Even when I pleaded, telling Kio that I was pregnant, she still turned away. However, she did point towards sothing, and even to this day, albeit begrudgingly, I am thankful for her."
"She reminded that, while I had been in the Academy, two won had always shown interest in . I had been friends with them in the Academy, so maybe... just maybe, they would shelter . After all, they were of much higher status than the Baron."
Smiling down at , she continued to pet my head, before looking towards the wall, where the Marquess' portrait was hung. Her gaze turned gentle, and I could see the love in her smile.
"Chordeva and Ria... both of them, they accepted , even when they knew I was pregnant. They took in, even though Ria had just given birth. I demanded that, if this were to work, that I sign a contract with them. To guarantee that I would always be safe; that you would always be safe."
Sighing, she kissed my forehead before getting up.
"That's enough for today. Maybe I'll tell you more when you get older."
Standing up, I hugged her leg. Looking up at her, I smiled, saying "I love you, mother~"
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Alright, another authors note...
So, that's (Kinda) Julies story. Like she said, I will get into detail later about her life.
The main point of this author note though is this:
I want you all to give an unofficial review since we are at chapter 25. I plan on doing another at chapter 50. Put them into the comnts, and tell what you think I do well, what I need to improve on, and so on. Again, just make them a comnt if you do it. I would rather you save your actual review for later when the novel is further along.
Agina, just let know what you think I do well, where I can improve, what you like or dislike, if the story is easily understood, and so on. Considering my eventual goal with both this and 'A Kunoichi's Tale' is to eventually start a ******* and be able to do this as a job instead of Amazon, I want to improve more as a writer, and that's where you all co in. So please, leave a comnt telling what you think.
Thank you all a whole bunch, seriously! When I started this I did it as a whim, and treated it as such. Now, though, I see so many people actually being invested, both in this and in my fanfic. Obviously, I need to devote more ti to writing, but seriously, you all make it so worth it!
Enjoy~
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