Chapter Eleven

Over the next four days, she'd been overloaded with magickal creatures. It was as if fate were punishing her for having a few quiet evenings. She was just glad that Amberosia had been so helpful, dropping everything to help with clients left and right. There had been a succubus with fainting spells. Ambrosia grabbed a med kit, figuring out the creature was indeed pregnant. The poor thing was shocked, but otherwise fine.

As a general rule she didn't deal with dark beings, but rarely had been known to make an exception. With the succubus she didn't sense evil, just fear of what could be wrong. She noticed these creatures were coming from further and further away. A few of them were from other dimensions. All of these creatures coming from nowhere and everywhere made it more difficult to train the girl, she would get started and then the castle would get chaotic with creatures needing help. By the nocturnal hour she'd seen the last in a long line of clients. As she shut the door, then plopping down in her chair. It had been exhausting. Ten seconds later there was a knock on the door. Taking a deep breath she responded, "Come in."

"Sorry miss, I know you've been swamped, so I brought a fresh pot for you."

"Sit, have a cup, too."

"Yes, miss." She replied, taking the chair across from the Empress.

"Tell me, what did you think of what we do here?" She asked, pouring a mug for each of them.

Ambrosia graciously accepted the mug, then looked at the empress for a long moment.

"Did I do okay?"

Taking a slow sip, looking at the girl, then answered..

"Yes. You did great, better than I expected. What did you think, running ragged helping others all day long?"

"It's so strange. I thought I'd be nervous or scared but I wasn't... I felt pure joy, especially when we found out the succubus was expecting."

"How did you know?"

"I had a gut feeling, so I made herbal tea to reveal secrets."

Ralvania's eyes widened and she nearly spat out the brew.

"What's the matter, miss?"

"Oh no dear, nothing's the matter... I just figured out your magickal strength, that's all."

"Ooh, what is it?"

"You are best suited as an Herbal Sorceress... You have a talent for herbal remedies, teas and potions.'

Ambrosia gave a bright smile, glad she was doing well with the apprentice work.