Chapter 2: The Royal Family’s Warm Reception
"Language, princess..." the fox chimed, its big, fluffy ears twitching as it hovered closer, its tail swishing back and forth like an excited puppy. It tilted its head, its blue eyes sparkling with innocent mischief. "A princess must speak with grace and poise, you know. Otherwise, you might lose those precious pampering points!"
Evelisse’s jaw tightened, a rush of anger flaring in her chest. ’Seriously? This thing is going to scold me for cursing while threatening me with eternal soul-wandering?’
Fluffy giggled, spinning in place as if her terror was the most amusing thing it had ever seen. "But don’t worry, my dear princess! As long as you complete your weekly tasks and keep your brothers and family wrapped around your tiny, adorable fingers, you’ll have nothing to worry about!"
Evelisse swallowed, her throat suddenly dry. She glanced at the door, half-expecting one of her brothers to burst in and question why she was talking to a floating pink fox, but the room remained eerily quiet, the soft rustle of the silk curtains the only sound breaking the tense silence.
’Is... is this real? Am I really talking to a pink, flying fox? Have I... completely lost my mind?’
Before she could snap back, the fox spun in place, its wings fluttering with excitement as another holographic screen blinked into her vision.
[New Task Unlocked!]
[First Fluffy Task: Smile Sweetly at Each of Your Brothers!
Reward: A Group Hug and Instant Pampering Boost!]
Evelisse blinked, her wide green eyes scanning the cheerful, glittering text as her heart pounded. ’Smile... at my brothers? That’s my first task? Seriously?’
The fox bobbed in the air, its tiny, fluffy body bouncing like a feather caught in a breeze. "It’s a simple task, right? Just flash those cute little teeth and watch the affection points roll in! You’ll be drowning in pampering in no time!"