readytorunbook Chapter 32 Reaching the Habitat
Chapter 32 Reaching the Habitat
Before long, they finally arrived at the mysterious and tranquil valley.
All that could be heard was a high-pitched and long cry from the golden eagle, as if it were announcing some important news to the entire valley.
Immediately afterwards, many small and cute figures emerged from all corners of the valley. These were the cubs that he and Sen had taken in and cared for.
When they heard the sound of Yu returning, they were all very excited and rushed out of their respective caves.
These little guys are full of curiosity and longing for the outside world, and they have become especially active now because of Yu's appearance.
Sen carried Ruan Mianmian lightly into the valley, and the cubs immediately focused their attention on this unfamiliar female.
They blinked their big, round eyes, full of doubt and curiosity, as if trying to figure out if this little female was also brought back by Sen and Yu, just like themselves.
Moreover, this little female looks so petite and adorable!
If 24-year-old Ruan Mianmian knew that she was being called a "baby" by these innocent little ones (who are actually only two or three years old), I wonder what she would think!
You might find it a bit funny or sad, but you'll likely feel a unique warmth and intimacy.
After Yu landed safely on the ground, he quickly transformed back into human form and introduced Ruan Mianmian to everyone with a smile.
Faced with such a friendly and warm welcome, Ruan Mianmian, who was initially a little reserved, gradually relaxed, and her guardedness slowly disappeared.
Ruan Mianmian was surrounded by these adorable little animals, who sniffed her curiously, making her feel somewhat overwhelmed.
However, Sen, standing nearby, wagged his tongue and reassured them, "Don't be afraid, they're just curious."
Next, Sen and Yu took Ruan Mianmian to visit every corner of the valley and introduced her to everything there.
Deep in the valley lies a clear lake, its waters as smooth as a mirror.
Senna pointed her tail at the lake and said to Ruan Mianmian, "This is our water source, and also where the cubs play. Of course, it will be your play area in the future too."
As Ruan Mianmian gazed at the tranquil lake, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
"Sen, why are you, Yu, and the cub the only ones in this valley? I haven't seen any other beastmen since I arrived. Shouldn't they all live in groups on the beastman continent?"
Although Yu was in human form at the moment, smiling at her with his big white teeth, the gigantic Sen still seemed more reliable to her.
When Ruan Mianmian asked this question, Sen and Yu both fell silent.
Ruan Mianmian realized that she might have asked a question she shouldn't have, so she slowly lowered her head.
The enormous snake head lowered slightly and touched Ruan Mianmian, then began to tell the story of the valley in a deep voice.
It turns out that Sen and Yu were both orcs who had been abandoned by their tribe. When they failed to advance as cubs, the tribe's leader drove them, whom he considered failures, out of the tribe to fend for themselves.
They wandered through several orcish territories before finally finding this peaceful place, thinking they could slowly survive here. Little did they know that they would gradually find cubs of different ages while hunting.
These cubs are all abandoned or discarded orcs.
He and Yu also "picked up" a few old orcs, who were sick or disabled and unable to contribute to the tribe, and had been driven out.
Gradually, the valley became more populated, and people slowly formed their own tribe.
Hearing Sen say that, Ruan Mianmian suddenly felt very sad. She thought that Sen's strength must come from a powerful tribe, but who knew that behind them was a group of weak little beastmen.
"Ruanruan, Sen and I are very powerful. In two more beast years, we can reach the fourth rank. At that time, we will be the strongest beings on this continent. Don't worry about us not being able to protect you."
Seeing that Ruan Mianmian hadn't spoken for a long time, Yu assumed that she disliked the tribe for being too weak and didn't want to stay with them.
Although he had never spent time with a young female before, her soft and adorable appearance had already captured his heart.
Sen looked anxiously at the little female when he heard Yu say that.
In the Beastman continent, males who coerce females will be punished by the Beast God, so they would never even entertain the thought of coercing her.
But what if the little female dislikes their place, thinks he and Yu are too weak and afraid they can't protect her?