Chapter 41. New Relation (3) [21+]
The moment our caravan marched through the heavy wooden gates of the West Hill Tribe, a small crowd of curious beastmen gathered to welcome us back.
Their eyes immediately skipped past the heavy sacks of salt and pottery, landing straight on Felix's back.
Whispers broke out instantly as the tribe spotted the two new females.
"Are those... twins?"
"Look at their ears and clothes. They carry the scent of the gorilla and wolf clans!"
"Why did the chief bring back cursed blood right before the bitter season?"
Celine shrunk back instantly, her fingers digging tightly into Felix's soft fur as she buried her face against her older sister's shoulder.
Luna, true to her nature, bared her small fangs and shot a fierce, defensive glare at the gossiping onlookers.
"Quiet, all of you!" the chief barked, his voice echoing authoritatively across the village square to silence the crowd.
