While you were having your breakfast with the empress, she chatted amicably with you, visibly trying to help Janice and you relax in her presence while learning to know the two of you better. The fox lady would have liked it if you both tried to know her better too, but knew you wouldn't dare because of her position.
Once the meal ended and the old kitsune was sure you were calm, she took on a serious face. "Now, about your current situation. With how adamant you were about going back to humanity, you normally would have all your memories of kitsunes erased before sending you back but, because of Janice's ‘condition’, I fear it's not possible. So you will have to stay in this world for the rest of your live."
"I expected as much," you said, bowing slightly "and honestly, I would feel bad for leaving Jake alone in this unfamiliar world."
"Good" answered the empress. "Now about your lodging, you must know that Karther never was its owner, which is far too occupied in her territories to pass much time here in the capital. Thankfully, lady Kaen was understanding enough to grant you permission to live here on a permanent basis, as long as you take care of the palace and reserve rooms for her and her entourage. Even if rare, there is times she use this house."
Before you could voice your worries about having to take care of the whole mansion with only Janice and you, the old lady added "The last point is about the other former human males turned kitsune females. While we were able to convince Karther it was in his best interest to cooperate, his other victims had been changed so long ago they don't even remember they ever were male or human. So we decided to gift them to you two as servants, take good care of them."
With that said, the empress got up (with some difficulty) and bid you farewell. "I'll see you next for Karther's trial!"
Janice and you watched the empress go, not knowing she had plans for you two, plans you might not like.