The Villainess Redeems Herself, The Beast Husbands are in a Daily Love Battle-Chapter 24: Losing Face Because of This

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Just a moment ago, when the harpoon had fiercely pierced through his tail.

The intense pain caused his entire body to jerk violently.

The momentary agony almost made him lose consciousness.

Despite Zane’s instinctive resistance and distrust towards all creatures living on land.

But in this critical life-and-death moment.

He was strangely compelled to feel that this unfamiliar female in front of him might be able to save him.

Perhaps it was because the aura she exuded inexplicably calmed him.

Selene Kane heard that feeble call and her steps slightly halted.

Then she pretended not to have heard anything and continued to walk forward without turning back.

She wouldn’t seek trouble at such a critical juncture.

Things at home were already overwhelming.

Where would she find the energy to randomly take in a mermaid?

Besides, who picks up a male off the street and takes him home?

Moreover...

The other has already been listed in the market’s inventory as food to be slaughtered.

A "fish" that might not live.

If she got involved, she feared trouble would befall her.

Zane looked at her resolute departing silhouette and felt even more distraught.

His slender fingers, which had been clinging to a last bit of hope, now hung powerlessly.

He even began to resign himself to fate, allowing the ones who had captured him.

To pull him from the warm sea water bit by bit onto the frigid, biting land. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Is today the day he dies here?

He was unwilling, truly unwilling.

He couldn’t die yet!

His clan was still waiting for him to return.

However, his body seemed to no longer listen to his mind’s commands, and his consciousness was gradually dimming.

"Ding—Good Pregnancy System has connected to the host, detecting a male individual with a compatibility rate of 98% in the current environment. Please immediately interact with the target, incorporate the male into your family, and start the parenting task. Please begin your joyful task experience now."

The sudden mechanical prompt caused Selene Kane to freeze, caught off guard, she stood in shock.

Then she immediately looked around frantically, asking nervously, "Who? Who’s speaking? Where’s the voice coming from? Anyone? Where are you?"

She widened her eyes and scanned the surroundings, only to find no one else there besides busy chefs, not even a shadow.

Yet this voice distinctly resonated in her ears.

"Host, please cooperate in performing this act, it’s unavoidable."

The system spoke again.

"If Zane the Mermaid is not immediately rescued, you will forever miss your destined partner."

At the same time, in the kitchen not far away, Zane had already been forcefully pinned onto the cutting board.

The chef holding a gleaming blade swiftly approached the front of his tail.

The tip of the knife glinted under the moonlight as it passed by.

The movement to sever the mermaid’s tail was already initiated, with the knife raised high.

If it falls, his life will likely be severed on the cutting board.

At that critical juncture, the kitchen door suddenly emitted a loud bang.

With a boom, the heavy wooden door was kicked open.

"Stop, spare the fish under the knife!"

The chefs were startled by this spectacle.

After all, the kitchen—a critical area—is usually only open to males.

A female barging in so boldly was indeed too abnormal.

"How, how could there possibly be a female here?"

A slender Wolf Clan chef couldn’t help but exclaim softly.

"Did she lose her way? I can escort you back."

A somewhat more conversational Brown Bearman stepped forward.

"Lady, this kitchen is too dirty, it’ll stain your dress. Please wait in the banquet hall."

A tall Snow Leopard Chef also spoke up.

Selene Kane wore a smile on her face, appearing calm, but was internally crumbling.

"Stop, stop! I’m here now, quickly disconnect this voltage in my mind!"

She maintained a smiling expression while internally desperately begging her mind that was filled with the constant plea, "Immediately proceed to the kitchen, immediately now!"

The sound buzzed in her ears, making her brain ache.

The system finally quieted down.

The task voice that had been repeating like a broken record.

Suddenly ceased, and the surroundings returned to a rare peaceful state.

She was nearly dehydrated, collapsing slightly, but inwardly she had already sworn solemnly.

The system must be rectified.

She was truly resigned to this system, shoving tasks to this extent. Once she becomes empowered, she will surely regiment it well.

While fantasizing about the day she turns the tables, she contemplated how to give this disobedient system some "extra training."

However, for now, it seems practical to first handle the current situation.

She forced her emotions down and said with a smile, "I’m really sorry, this mermaid, the more I look, the more I like it. Could you kindly let me have it?"

Speaking those words, she tried to appear gentle and modest, slightly shy.

She spoke, controlling her expression, trying to appear innocent and harmless.

This was indeed an abrupt and presumptuous request, visiting someone’s house and asking for banquet food, and even planning to take it home and raise it.

Her gaze was slightly lowered, the corners of her lips gently curved up.

The chefs exchanged glances, somewhat at a loss.

"Lady, this ingredient is the focal point of tonight’s feast. It might be difficult to handle. If you’re looking for a companion, you can ask the butler to arrange for a Beast Husband to chat with."

Everybody exchanged a look, not really understanding what this female wanted.

But seeing her so "fragile," they didn’t dare to outright refuse, so they diplomatically tried to persuade and divert this sensitive and peculiar request.

Selene Kane immediately showed a black line on her face; was the wealthy really so absurd?

Her mind was nearly bleeding.

Turns out they misunderstood her attempting to find a mate?

If she actually had such an intention, it would have been easier.

But she was solely concerned about that mermaid!

She took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to retort, working hard to maintain the "pitiful" expression.

"I understand, indeed my request might seem bold. But I fell in love at first sight with this mermaid, and I really can’t let go."

At that moment, she almost convinced herself.

She lowered her head, appearing weak, which made the tall Beastman chef next to her feel empathy.

The initially wary males now could not help but feel a surge of inexplicable compassion seeing her slightly bowed eyes with a soft, glistening look.

"Ma’am, don’t worry, I’ll go speak to the master about it."

Among them, an aged crocodile Beastman, who seemed like the head chef.

As soon as he finished speaking, the robust White Tiger Beastman swiftly retracted his legs and transformed into a big tiger, swiftly dashing towards the banquet hall.

Zane’s body was covered in scars, the sight of his broken skin was horrifying.

But upon hearing Selene Kane’s voice, his eyes instantly welled up.

Indeed, he hadn’t misjudged; she truly had a kind heart.

He tightly clenched his fist, his nails nearly embedding into his palm.

He must be more resilient.

The Beastman Populace on land always extolled strong, responsible males.

And he, being part of the Aquatics lineage, though from a different background, must not lose face because of it.