A Beekeeper in a Magical World

It shouldn't be that he didn't want to live just because he lost the battle.

Looking at him, he seemed quite tough, not so fragile.

As soon as he finished speaking, he closed his eyes and fainted completely.

"Hua Mi took out a set of clean clothes from the ring space and covered his private parts with them."

She glanced up at the moon.

"Normally, beastmen only lose control during the full moon. After tonight, he should return to normal... well, relatively."

The curse of beastification affected individuals differently.

For some, it had a significant impact, altering their appearance to some extent.

Others, like Col, had minor changes, looking a bit untidy without many dog or wolf features in their human form.

When the little ones knew the crisis was over, they emerged from the greenhouse and immediately recognized him: "It's him!"

"Who's he?" Hua Mi asked.

"The big bear."

"Ah, that's quite an apt and vivid nickname."

That should be the nickname the little ones gave him. It would be hilarious if that were his real name.

"He usually locks himself up during the full moon. How did he end up out tonight?"

"Maybe it was an accident."

It sounded like the little ones were quite familiar with this bear-man.

"What's he like? Is he dangerous?" Hua Mi asked.

Xiao Hong said, "He's also new to the Black Forest, not much earlier than you. He's a good person, very polite, doesn't cause trouble for anyone. But he's a bit reclusive; I think he's afraid of hurting others, so most of the time, he hides to avoid contact with others."

"So, he does seem like a decent person." Hua Mi looked at the unconscious man on the ground, pondering. "But he just asked me to kill him..."

"Yeah, yeah, he's been seeking death."

"Not long ago, he even went to the unicorn, wanting the unicorn to kill him!"

"But the unicorn just drove him away."

Daring to provoke the unicorn, it seemed he was truly bent on seeking death.

But, why didn't he do it himself?

Beastmen like him generally had much better physical constitutions than ordinary people.

But it's still easy for them to wish for death.

Why insist on involving others?

Hua Mi shook her head, setting these thoughts aside. Figuring out how to handle this guy was the priority.

Place him in the small cabin?

But she feared he might go berserk and demolish her house.

Maybe just let him lie here.

After all, with his beastly constitution, lying in the freezing cold for a night wouldn't harm him.

He wasn't a guest; he was an intruder.

Even if there's an excuse like losing control during the full moon, it doesn't change the fact that he attacked her.

Xiao Hong was the most familiar with him.

So, Hua Mi had her stay and keep an eye on him, informing her of any issues promptly.

Considering Xiao Hong's lack of combat ability, she might not handle a crisis well.

Hua Mi then asked Xiao Bai to stay with her.

Xiao Bai obediently agreed.

After sorting out the outside matters, Hua Mi returned to the greenhouse to continue her unfinished work.

...

After bottling the first jar of Illusionary Flower Honey.

Hua Mi turned on the solar lights installed in the field and scooped a spoonful of honey, observing its color in the light.

This time the color was quite normal, a reddish amber.

As for its special effects...

Hua Mi connected to the Grand Power Bees and used her mental power to appraise it.

The first conclusion was that it was harmless.

The magical elements in the honey seemed to have a soothing effect, bringing joy to the heart.

In terms of effect, it was similar to an alchemical potion called "Euphoria Elixir" in this world.

But the elixir brought a significant toxin accumulation.

Ordinary people wouldn't take this magical medicine just for joy.

Unless affected by a curse or feeling extremely low to the point of self-annihilation, they wouldn't touch it.

However, Illusionary Flower Honey didn't lead to toxin accumulation as before.

Its effect was safe and stable.

As usual, she had the little ones try it first.

Afterward, Hua Mi took a spoonful herself.

The taste was average, compared to the previous honeys, just moderately delicious.

A few seconds after swallowing it...

Hua Mi's brain experienced a peculiar sensation.

It felt like being gently massaged by soothing hands, her vision and mind suddenly expanding, bathing in a divine radiance that pierced through the shadows of her soul.

Instantly feeling joyful, she even felt like singing aloud.

At that moment, life seemed full of hope.

She was brimming with energy.

Hua Mi's mind raced, involuntarily planning a future full of ambition:

"I'll find the rarest flowers, brew the most delicious and miraculous honey, cultivate the strongest bee species..."

Ahem.

The Robe of Calmness promptly subdued her overwhelming excitement, not letting her exceed the threshold of exhilaration.

Although the recent thoughts were a bit extreme, the feeling was truly incredible.

Right now, she felt like no challenge could thwart her.

Upon comparison, she realized how much a person's mood could affect their productivity.

"While the effect of this honey may not sound as miraculous as the Gifted Flower or Thunder Flower honeys, its potential is significant. Perhaps not for combat, but for daily use."

She believed this honey would be highly sought after, whether on Earth or in this alternate realm.

It might even trigger a frenzy of pursuit.

After the trial, Hua Mi continued bottling with a joyful heart.

Until dawn.

This time, the harvest was modest, just over five hundred jars of Illusionary Flower Honey and a dozen Blood Honeys.

From tonight's firsthand experience, she knew that consuming a spoonful of honey could sustain its effects for just over two hours.

The effect didn't vanish suddenly but gradually diminished.

Even after the complete digestion of the honey's effects, her mood remained at a higher level than before.

By the time she finished bottling all the honey, it was almost sunrise.

While she was tidying up the equipment, Xiao Hong flew in to inform her that the bear-man had woken up.

He hadn't done anything unusual, just stayed outside, wanting to see her.

Hua Mi nodded, finishing her tasks before leaving the greenhouse to find the bear-man.

As she stepped out, she saw the bear-man sitting on the ground, clutching his clothes, barely covering his private parts.

The moon had set, and the sun hadn't risen yet.

It was the darkest moment of the day.

In the dim light, she couldn't quite see the bear-man's face.

She only heard him say, "Sorry for causing you trouble."

His voice was deep and quiet.

"Tonight is the full moon; I was careless, didn't lock myself up properly," he paused, then continued, "I'm willing to accept any punishment, even death."

"...Well," Hua Mi waved her hand, "you didn't cause any damage; I accept your apology."

"Is that so..."

Surprisingly, his voice sounded somewhat dejected.

This guy seemed to have some serious psychological issues.