Chapter 34 Age is just a number

Being a female in Beastworld was considered a privilege. Whenever a female cried out for help, she would be immediately surrounded by a dozen Beasts who would take her inside for treatment.

However, if a male screamed and shouted in pain, no one would come to his aid. That's why all males aspired to become stronger. The stronger they were, the more likely they were to attract females without even trying because females always chose the strongest mates.

Regardless of whether a female was good, bad, or the worst, they always sought out the best and most powerful mates. There was no respect for weaker Beasts. Everyone looked at Kyra, who had been taken inside without any hesitation.

Atlas explained her plans to them, and they were surprised. All they could do now was hope that Lucas hadn't been devoured by snakes; otherwise, all of her efforts would be in vain.

However, they felt that Lucas was incredibly lucky because this female seemed to love him so much that she was willing to put her life in danger for him.

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"What happened to this female healer? We found her outside," Henry, a man with straight green hair, asked. His eyes never left Kyra, who was sitting on a bed in one of the castle's rooms.

Kyra simply lowered her head, causing her long red hair to cover half of her face. Even though she was dirty and injured, Henry could see that she was very beautiful.

The old man, who was the healer of the feral snake groups, asked, "How did you get these wounds on your hands? And where are your mates?"

Kyra didn't look at them but replied, "I lost my mates on the way..."

"That's good," Henry spoke with a smirk on his red lips as he looked at Kyra. She appeared soft, delicate, and beautiful enough to satisfy a strong male like him.

Kyra didn't even dare to look at him because he wasn't just staring at her intensely. If she looked behind him, she would see multiple snakes hanging on the door and outside the corridor, all watching her.

Kyra felt her lips twitch. Why were so many snakes there? They were all wriggling and pushing each other with their smooth, scaly bodies just to catch a glimpse of her. One small snake even attempted to climb over the others but kept falling down.

Did she look like she was part of a circus?

"Female, since you're lost, why don't you take some of us as your mates? We'll take good care of you," Henry spoke as he walked closer to her. His dark black eyes bore into her, and he licked his lips.

Kyra raised her eyebrows, and a small smile appeared on her lips. "It's too early for me to choose a mate. I need to get to know all of you before deciding..." She was smiling, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

She noticed a small snake climbing up and slithering towards the room. In the blink of an eye, the small snake transformed into a chubby little boy.

He had a frown on his brows as he smoothed his mass of fluffy black locks. He looked at Kyra with his big green eyes and asked, "Female, I climbed over a mountain of snakes to meet you. Will you consider taking me as your mate?"

"..."

Kyra remained silent for a moment, taking in the adorable sight of the little boy. "Don't you think you're too young to find a mate?" she laughed. He was so cute with his serious expression.

Toma: !!!

Little Toma, upon hearing her words, pouted. Everyone always told him that he was too young, including his own brother.

"Age is just a number, female. If you consider me, I'll protect you in the future," he said proudly, taking small steps towards her. His chubby cheeks turned pink.

"Awww," unable to contain herself, Kyra picked up the little guy and hugged him in her arms. He was so soft and cuddly. "Awww, why are you so cute, little guy?"

Toma protested, "Female, don't call me cute."

"Awww, cutie," Kyra kissed his forehead.

Toma: "..."

Every snake Beastman looked at them with wide eyes. Who was Toma? He was the little brother of their king, Vincent.

Toma was always arrogant and never paid attention to anyone, not even Emma and Monica, the females of their feral Snake group, had tried to catch his eye to approch his brother And yet, here he was, wanting to become new female mate. It was shocking.

Toma was angry. He had fallen in love with this female at first sight. With her long red hair that reached her waist, gorgeous eyes that sparkled like stars, and pink lips, she looked like a princess from the tales he had heard. So, why was she calling him cute when he wanted to be seen as a strong guy?

He broke away from her embrace and dashed outside to locate his brother, racing up to the fourth floor where they both resided. Bursting into his brother's room, tears streamed down his face.

"Brother... woooooo!" He sobbed, opening the door that was already ajar.

Inside the room, Vincent was transformed into his half snake form. His room was much larger than the others, with a bed in the center and a huge swimming pool filled with cold water on the left side.

Vincent's thick snake tail thrashed as he lifted his face, his dark black hair wet and clinging to his pale, handsome face. His nose was prominent, his lips were full and plump, and his whole body glistened with water. His long and lush eyelashes framed his red eyes, which softened as he saw his little brother.

"Come here, Toma," he spoke in a low, magnetic tone.

"Broooother!" Little Toma jumped into the water, cooling his body as he embraced Vincent.

"Why are you crying?" Vincent's jaw clenched, and his red eyes darkened upon seeing tears in Toma's green eyes.

"Owww, a new female rejected me, and I'm sooo sad," Toma pouted, holding onto his brother's strong waist. He knew his brother would help him win over the female.

"A new female?" A question flickered in Vincent's dark red eyes, but anger and intensity soon replaced it.

'No one dares to make my brother cry, not even females,' Vincent thought to himself, his protective instincts kicking in.