Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Armor was still useful to strong beastmen like them. At the very least, the sharp metal claws allowed them to stay more steadily on the behemothsâ backs and not be thrown off.
The small silver armor charged into the behemoth group like flowing water, and the behemoths at the very front finally came to a stop completely. This also stopped the behemothsâ advancement toward the City of Beastmen.
Enraged roars and agonizing cries rang out incessantly, and the densely packed behemoths unconsciously collided with each other amidst their panic. The collisions didnât leave any scratches on them, but they were a lethal threat to the beastmen on the behemothsâ backs.
However, the beastmen fought on strongly. Half of them had started from the small tiger tribe while the other half were the citizens of the old City of Beastmen. Regardless of which group they came from, they fought on ferociously, especially those from the former group. This was the first time they didnât feel despair when fighting against behemoths. With the hopes of survival, there was motivation to fight on.
This was the advantage of a big settlement that small tribes could never compare with. When facing a disaster like this, for smaller tribes, even if they put their lives on the line to fight it out, itâd just be a futile struggle that would hasten their deaths.
The City of Beastmenâs females couldnât hear the beastmenâs enraged bellows, but they could hear the behemothsâ bellows coming from far away.
Bai Qingqing carried Anâan and kept on kissing her before eventually handing her over to Bluepool, who was also wearing a solemn expression.
âIâll have to trouble you again.â Pale-faced, Bai Qingqing tidied Anâanâs clothes, unwilling to part with her.
Anâan was too young. It was very cold now, and Bai Qingqing couldnât bear to let Anâan get exposed to the cold wind together with her. It would be the most comfortable for Anâan to have Bluepool taking care of her. Moreover, she had to carry the leopard cubs. If she had too many children with her, she was afraid that she might not be able to take care of all of them, and an accident might occur.
Bluepool said without any hesitation, âDonât worry. Iâve taken care of her for a few days and I now have experience.â
It was fine before he said anything. After he said this, Bai Qingqing felt even more worried and quickly said, âDonât feed her fish.â
Bluepool didnât think much of it, but after seeing her serious expression, he still agreed. âAlright! Iâll just roast shells for her.â
Only then did Bai Qingqing feel at ease. Bluepool didnât say much and carried Anâan as he walked toward the river that was connected to the seas.
His speed in the water wasnât any slower than the behemoths on land. If the behemoths attacked, he could flee into the sea at any moment.
As for the waterhole? Given the behemothsâ size, theyâd probably crush the waterhole that was filled up by jars of water with a couple of stomps. With such a huge threat, Bluepool didnât dare to stay behind, let alone now that he had a female child with him.
Anâan rested on Bluepoolâs shoulder, opening her big and bright eyes as she looked at Bai Qingqing. Her mouth, which had saliva drooping from it, was still chewing on the smooth luminous ball.
Bai Qingqing felt a little disappointed when she saw that Anâan didnât show any unwillingness to part with her.
She looked around. The vicinity of the waterhole was usually very lively, but there was no one around now and it was extremely quiet. It gave off a lonely feeling.
The females were all hiding at home and there were eagle beastmen keeping watch outside. If the behemoths came, the eagle beastmen would inform them immediately.
âLetâs go.â Muir placed his big palm on the top of Bai Qingqingâs head, then rubbed it gently. âThe leopard cubs are still at home.â
At the thought of the leopard cubs, Bai Qingqing couldnât stay still anymore. She replied with an âEnâ, then tugged Muir to head back quickly.
It was quiet at home, so quiet that it suddenly made Bai Qingqing feel horrified. She walked quickly into the bedroom. After seeing the pile of grass that didnât seem to be bulging much, she pried the grass away while feeling unsettled.
Bai Qingqing heaved a large sigh of relief after her palms came into contact with warm skin. Thankfully, the cubs were still around.
The battle continued for one day and one night. The beastmen left behind in the City of Beastmen were on tenterhooks for one day and one night as well. Early morning the next day, they received news from the eagle beastman keeping watch that the line of defense had been compromised.
Bai Qingqing didnât manage to get a good sleep and woke up very early. When she heard the eagle cry, she was very surprised. âDid they lose?â
âLetâs leave first.â Muir picked up a piece of animal skin coat and draped it over her, then looked toward the grass pile urgingly. âCome out quickly.â