Though the Rabbit Clan youthâs face always held a hint of lazy weariness, as if heâd stayed up for several nights, it couldnât hide his handsome features.
His drooping eyes held a hint of a wicked smile.
It was as if heâd found a new toy.
Whether to tear it to pieces or cherish it...
He would only know after heâd had his fun.
âI seem to have run into a troublesome one.â
Yu Zhizhi had no doubt that if she refused, he would immediately broadcast the fact that she had just given birth to a Beast Egg.
âI have to protect my newborn baby!â
âRight!â
Having made up her mind, Yu Zhizhi said, "Alright, Iâll go."
The young man leaned against the railing and smiled lazily. "I hope, Ms. Zhi Zhi, that you wonât keep me waiting too long."
Yu Zhizhi pressed her lips together. She seemed a little angry, but her voice was still soft. "...I know!"
Led by the Housekeeper and followed by the live-streaming Little Golden Ball, Yu Zhizhi stepped into the lone Black Tower in the clouds.
Many of Imperial Cityâs dignitaries were already seated.
Yu Zhizhi discovered that every Beastman who entered was, surprisingly, partially beastified.
Including herself.
The moment she stepped into the Black Towerâs domain, a faint white light enveloped her. Before she could react, she saw that beneath her gorgeous, elegant, puffy gown, her body had become that of an anthropomorphic rabbit. Her snow-white arms were now covered in soft fur.
Although she still walked upright like a human, in appearance, she was now unmistakably a rabbit.
Black Rabbit Noel, who was following her, also transformed from his human appearance into his half-beast form.
The moment he entered, he smelled the rich pheromones wafting from the female rabbit...
As they were of the same race, he was more sensitive to a female rabbitâs scent than any other race. Perhaps it was a desire to mate and reproduce, buried deep within his genes.
"Keep moving."
Seeing the little female remain motionless for a long moment, he urged her on with a listless tone.
Yu Zhizhi lifted the hem of her gown and slowly walked down the passageway.
Inside the Black Tower, the lighting was dim.
She saw two beastly silhouettes standing at the far end.
As she drew closer, a chill shot up her spine, and her legs began to tremble.
The two brothers from the K family, who were welcoming each guest, both broke into knowing smiles upon seeing the snow-white rabbitâs silhouette.
They were none other than the leader of the K family, Donald, and his twin brother, Donner.
The two White Wolves were dressed in traditional ceremonial robes, their foreheads bearing the inherited sigil of their family. Auspicious knots hung from their temples. They stared at the small, soft female rabbit before them, a faint smile playing on their lips.
"Ms. Zhi Zhi, we meet again." It was Donner, on the right, who spoke first.
Yu Zhizhi had been alone with him in the reception hall before.
Back then, he had looked like a young human man, and she had been nervous enough.
But now, facing two half-beast "wolves"...
A primal fear of predators, buried deep in her genes, spread uncontrollably through her, and Yu Zhizhi couldnât help but shiver.
"H-hello..."
From behind, the young black rabbit gave her a malicious push.
âThis little female... what is she trembling for? I might as well give her a hand and get her moving.â
Yu Zhizhi stumbled, falling right into Donnerâs arms.
The rich scent of a wolf washed over her, nearly drowning her...
For a moment, she couldnât breathe!
Donner gently steadied her by the shoulders. Now that she was in her half-beast form, the little rabbit felt incredibly soft and furry.
She was so tiny. Especially after Beastification, the malesâ bodies were heavily influenced by their race. In front of this little white rabbit, the wolf looked particularly tall and menacing. Despite the constant smile on his face, his appearance was still rather fearsome.
Donner lowered his head, his wolf nose gently sniffing her rabbit ears.
"Welcome to the altar of the Wolf Clan. My esteemed Princess, please take your seat."
Yu Zhizhi clasped her hands tightly to her chest.
As the wolf-beast drew near, her entire body froze, unable to move.
In the animal world, rabbits always end up on a wolfâs menu.
The restraints of a human form greatly suppressed oneâs bestial aura. It wasnât like this, where the mere sight of the wolfâs approaching figure was enough to frighten her rabbit body and pin her to the spot.
The live comments exploded in outrageâ
[Hey! White Wolf from the K family, back off! Youâre scaring our little female!]
[Rabbits are naturally afraid of large predators, donât you people know that?!]
[Protecting the Holy Female is every beastâs duty!]
[The little rabbit is only S-Class, okay? How is she a Holy Female?]
[Sheâll advance in the future!!]
All the males on the planet had high hopes for this female. She had been designated S-Class even before her dual abilities had awakened. Given time, once they did, she would surely advance to become a Holy Female!
Sensing the little femaleâs fear, Donner released her and took a step back.
Only when some distance was between them did Yu Zhizhi dare to breathe again.
âIs this...â
â...the instinct of having your animal genes suppressed by a predator?â
When she faced the wolf, her blood ran cold, and her body became as stiff as a stone.
Yu Zhizhi slowly walked forward...
Bracing herself, the little female passed between the two beast-wolves.
ăLevel B13.ă
Tang Luo Ke, who had been watching the ceremony the entire time, felt waves of tingling excitement and madness surge within him when he saw her soft, transformed state.
âHe wanted to pin her down, to sink his teeth right into her neck...â
â...and devour her, bite by bite.â
...
Yu Zhizhi looked at the round table in the center of the room. There were more than twenty seats around it.
From where she stood, she could see a deer, a rhinoceros, a polar bear, a crocodile, a lion, a dolphin, a snow leopard, and others.
All the guests were in their half-beast forms, dressed in human clothing and walking upright like humans.
She found her seat.
She sat down softly.
The doors to the Black Tower swung shut.
The live commentary gradually quieted down.
Next was the Wolf Clanâs most important and ancient ancestor-worshiping ceremony.
The leader of the K family, Don Nade K, walked to the head of the round table.
He began to speak in the most ancient beast tongue.
Having transmigrated to this world, Yu Zhizhi couldnât understand a single word.
She saw that everyone looked exhilarated. When his speech ended, the crowd applauded, and Yu Zhizhi clapped along with them.
Donaldâs wolf-like eyes fell upon the little female.
The expression on her face was worth a closer look.
âShe really isnât an obedient little rabbit. Not paying attention, and pretending to understand what she doesnât.â
âIt seems Iâll have to give her a private lesson myself.â
While the wolf-beast was still standing at the head of the round table, a pale golden rune materialized in the air above.
Its glow grew increasingly brilliant.
All the beasts raised their heads to look.
Its shape and patterns were bizarre, the likes of which were rarely seen in Imperial City.
The main screen of the live stream also projected a complete image of the rune. Gradually, the Array it summoned began to materialize.
"This is..." Donaldâs wolf-like eyes narrowed.
At his side, Housekeeper Qiao, in his Lizard form, cried out in alarm, "This is bad! Itâs the Sun Array! The high platform is going to collapse!"
The moment the words left his mouth, the entire high platform split in two.
A blade of light descended through the very center of the round table.
All the Beastmen on the outer edge were sent plunging uncontrollably downward, including Yu Zhizhi!
[Itâs over! Theyâre going to die!!]
[Theyâre ten thousand meters in the air!!â]
[Someone save the little female! Aaaaaah!]