Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Amos returned to find his beast father standing at the entrance of the cave, seemingly waiting for him.
"Father, did you come here especially to wait for me? Is there something you want to discuss?" Amos asked.
"Amos, tomorrow is the mate selection ceremony. You must participate, and I hope you choose Karen.
She's a very high-quality female, and she will definitely give you a large number of offspring," the tribe leader said, looking at his son with great satisfaction.
His youngest son was the best of his generation. At a young age, he had already surpassed his father's strength and abilities.
"Father, I don't like Karen. I've told you before, I don't like her, and none of the females in the tribe appeal to me," Amos said with a frown.
He didn't like any female, except for her.
"How dare you! I'm your father, and you must listen to me. Karen is excellent in every way.
She's the best match for you, and her beast father also has high regard for you. You must choose her tomorrow," the tribe leader said with a stern expression.
His son was truly difficult to manage.
"That's impossible. Since you like Karen so much, why don't you go ahead and choose her for yourself?" Amos said, turning to leave.
His back gave off a firm attitude, signaling his refusal.
"Damn it, Cheng Yi, Amos! How dare you speak to me like that? You're impossible!" The tribe leader clutched his chest in frustration.
This son was simply maddening.
The next day, the tribe's central square was crowded with beastmen, for today was an important day—the mate selection ceremony.
In the Beastman world, mate selection and offspring were of great importance.
No matter how strong a beastman was, if he had no offspring, it would be a source of shame.
Moreover, raising children was a great honor and pride for a male beastman.
Thus, many single beastmen had gathered. They would choose the females they liked, and as long as the female accepted, they could become their mate.
A female could choose multiple beast husbands, as females were scarce but males were numerous.
Two females had already arrived at the square and stood in the center, looking around at the males to see who was the strongest or the most handsome.
At that moment, Karen and Ada Hua also arrived.
As soon as they appeared, they drew the attention of all the beastmen. After all, Karen was the most beautiful female in the tribe.
Not only was she stunning, but she was also quite sturdy, a quality that made her a good candidate for childbearing.
Just by looking at her, it was clear that she would be able to bear many children.
Moreover, Karen had a great figure, causing many male beastmen to feel envious.
Ada Hua was also impressive. While not as popular as Karen, her body was also great, so many males found her attractive.
The two of them carried themselves with pride, their heads held high as they walked through the crowd, exuding confidence.
Unfortunately, Karen couldn't spot Amos in the crowd, and her heart sank a little. However, she believed that Amos would definitely show up.
The tribe leader looked around, satisfied with the gathering of his people. But then he realized he hadn't seen his youngest son. His frustration grew. Could it be that his son really wasn't coming?
Suddenly, a gasp came from the back of the crowd.
A figure appeared, walking slowly. The clean, neat animal skin wrapped around her slender body, her long legs shining in the sunlight. Her fair skin was almost breathtaking.
Her delicate face was beautiful, with silver hair cascading down to her waist. A breeze blew, causing a few strands of hair to flutter, adding to her ethereal beauty.
On top of her head, a pair of white deer antlers added an extra playful, cute touch, making her look like a fairy from the wild, ethereal, and perfect.
"Who is this female from our tribe? I don't recognize her."
"She's so beautiful!"
"Where did this female come from? She's truly stunning!"
"I don't like Karen anymore; I like her."
"I want to be her mate."
Many of the adult male beastmen couldn't take their eyes off her. They had never seen such a beautiful female before!
"I know who she is now. She's the mutant deer that the little tribe leader saved a while ago. I didn't expect her to look this beautiful after transforming into human form."
Everyone was whispering amongst themselves.
The other females in the center of the square were shocked, looking at the beautiful creature before them. They felt a sense of inferiority.
She was truly stunning.
Karen and Ada Hua, however, were furious; their teeth gritted.
Damn it!
Why was this female here?
This was their tribe's mate selection ceremony. What was she doing here?
Seeing all the attention shift to her, Karen was seething with jealousy.
If there weren't so many beastmen around, she would have rushed up to scratch that smug face.
"Karen, why is she here? Does she think she can select a mate too?" Ada Hua whispered to Karen, her jealousy evident.
"She dares? She's not even a member of our tribe. Who does she think she is? She has no right to select a mate!" Karen said it viciously.
She hated her deeply.
"Do you have something to say, Karen? This isn't your decision to make. Am I not allowed to be here?" The voice of the new arrival, the beautiful white-haired female, rang out clearly.
"Is this where you say I belong?" she added, facing Karen calmly. "I was saved by the little tribe leader. I've reached adulthood, and I can't find my tribe anymore. I have no mate.
Am I not allowed to participate in the mate selection ceremony? After all, it doesn't say you have to be a tribe member to participate.
I really like this tribe, and I would like to live here." She spoke with a sense of delicate vulnerability.
Her words were clear.
She wanted to stay and select a mate.