Chapter 217: Mating Ceremony Preparation

Chapter 217: 217: Mating Ceremony Preparation

The upcoming days naturally led to the preparation for the mating ceremony between Ayra and the three tribe lords.

The news had already spread throughout the tribe. Everyone was filled with excitement over the fact that the tribe lords were officially claiming their female.

This was something worth celebrating, especially since such an event had seemed almost like a myth for them.

It meant prosperity and more little ones for everyone, so the tribe was grateful. After all, the female had already brought forth so many good things for them in such a short while.

The tribe set off on a collective effort to begin preparing for the event. It was the first time they had ever held such a ceremony, so they really didn’t know how it would go.

They had only heard about mating ceremonies from other tribes. But given that they didn’t have a female, they had never dreamed of holding one themselves.

Now, they could finally dream of it and were working toward making it happen, even though they still didn’t know exactly what it involved.

Ayra didn’t know either.

"I don’t think we have to follow any strict traditions or anything," Ayra said with a smile when the beastmen gathered to ask for her suggestions.

"Eh? Then how are we going to get it done right?" one of the warrior beastmen inquired.

"I mean, we can come up with our own significant ceremonial events and get it done. Something unique to our tribe. One that we all approve of," she explained with a smile.

The beastmen stared at each other worriedly before one of them spoke.

"But... what if we don’t get it done right and it doesn’t work?"

Another nodded. "What if something goes wrong with the mates because we didn’t follow a proper pattern?"

But Ayra smiled and assured them that nothing would go wrong.

"Don’t worry. It’s okay. Believe me, okay? Let’s just all have fun while we’re at it."

They were skeptical, but since it was the female speaking, they instantly agreed and trusted her.

The three tribe lords simply gave Ayra the authority to give instructions on how the event would be hosted.

She would give the commands, while all the men of the beast tribe would obey without question and get everything done.

Lord Zark stood with a hand behind his back as he addressed the beastmen about their instructions.

"She’ll be your queen, and you’ll listen to everything she has to say."

Ayra was sitting down before the meeting, anxiously staring at them.

"It doesn’t have to be this official..." she said nervously.

But Lord Ash took her hand with a smile and gently said, "It is... You’re our beast queen, so whatever you say is law."

Ayra stared at the smile on the fox lord’s face and felt her heart flutter. The dedication they were showing her warmed her heart.

She looked up and saw Lord Vale and Commander Lynn standing at the side, nodding in agreement with Lord Ash’s words.

"So... Give your instructions on how you want your mating ceremony to be like, and we will listen," Lord Ash expressed.

Ayra stared at all the warrior and youth beastmen summoned for the meeting.

As soon as Lord Ash finished speaking, they all went down on their knees before her and made a loud declaration.

"Give us your words, Beast Queen, and we’ll do exactly that!"

Their declaration left Ayra surprised.

She guessed it was official now.

Ayra simply smiled and nodded. "Okay, get up already... Let’s get this done, then."

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The upcoming preparations were rather fun. Ayra was actively involved in the process, which made the atmosphere even more lively.

Ayra followed the warrior beastmen, accompanied by Lord Ash and Commander Lynn, to gather the necessary food for the celebration.

She observed as the beastmen picked fruits and vegetables from the forest.

The land was a contaminated zone, so it was difficult to find decent vegetables to pick for the preparation. Most of the beastmen didn’t come here because they were afraid of accidentally picking something poisonous.

But Ayra’s system had already surveyed the land and signaled that better options were secretly hidden here.

[Host, lead the beastmen to dig out a full feast here!]

And so, Ayra led them deeper into the area.

"Are you sure it’s here...? Isn’t this land mostly filled with poisonous things because of its condition?" one of them inquired.

Commander Lynn and Lord Ash thought the same as they stared at Ayra, who was carrying little Zay in her arms.

Ally stood beside her, enthusiastically looking around.

"I also think so..." Commander Lynn nodded.

But Ayra smiled. "Trust my instincts and follow my clues. I’ll help you pick out the best ones."

They were skeptical but decided to trust Ayra.

"Do as she says," Lord Ash calmly said.

They nodded, and so Ayra led them in picking the healthiest vegetables and fruits across the land.

It took a long time. They spent the whole day picking through the forest and eventually ended up with a bountiful harvest.

The warrior beastmen were rather surprised because they never expected the contaminated land to have hidden gems like these—especially ones that Ayra had led them to dig deeper to acquire.

"How’s this possible...?"

"How does the female know all these things?"

"She’s the Beast Queen now..."

"Yeah, but how does that Beast Queen know all these things?!"

Ayra smiled and shook her head. "Let’s just say I have the skills?"

While they picked, Ally enthusiastically joined in on the fun. She sat between Commander Lynn and Lord Ash, who were struggling to dig up some vegetables stuck deep in the ground.

"Not like that. Like this," Ally said firmly, teaching the two grown beastmen how to pick the vegetables.

She had taken her time observing the others and following Ayra’s instructions. Now, Ally felt like a pro, ready to teach her beast dads.

"No! If you do it like that, you’ll ruin the vegetables," Ally said firmly. "See? Let me show you."

She bent down and firmly grabbed a vegetable from the ground. The others watched as she enthusiastically pulled at it with her little hands, making a hardworking face.

"Mmmm!"

She pulled harder and harder until she finally managed to pull out something unusual!