Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

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With the plan set, everything began to proceed in an orderly manner. Word spread that there was no longer any prey around the tribe, and no one objected. Everyone agreed to migrate and leave the land where they had lived for generations in search of a new home.

For survival, everyone worked hard. Nyx was also busy. She not only had to direct the tribe members in preparing, but also had to oversee Zayne packing their home, running around, busy as could be.

Among the more than two hundred people in the tribe, Nyx and Zayne had the most belongings. Even including the chieftain's family, the others didn't have nearly as much.

The majority of their things were various bottles and jars of medicine and herbs, with furs, bone coins, and other valuables stacked up as well. The food mainly consisted of cured meats, frozen meats, sweet potatoes, and a variety of seasonings, all piled high.

With so much stuff, they needed a large cart to carry everything. Fortunately, Zayne was large and strong. Not only could he pull a cart, but he could also carry an additional bamboo basket.

Nyx placed some commonly used tools, a few medicines, and a set of spare clothes in the basket. The remaining space was filled with food, and she also grabbed some Snow Wolf fur to make herself a warm nest.

She transformed into a little rabbit, jumped into the nest, adjusted her position, and peeked her head over the edge of the basket. "How's this, Zayne? Is it too heavy? Can you carry it?"

"It's fine.” Zayne tried it and felt no pressure. “I could carry a few more baskets"

Nyx shook her head, thinking it wasn't worth it. Bamboo baskets weren't as efficient as carts, and this journey would involve enduring the elements. No one knew when they would finally settle down. Even if Zayne was strong, they needed to conserve his energy and not overexert him.

After six or seven days of preparation, everything was ready. Just in time, the heavy snow turned into light snow, perfect for starting the journey.

Before departure, Zayne, as the shaman, led the tribe in offering a ritual to the Beast God. The bonfire blazed, and the flames shot into the sky as everyone gathered in a large circle.

Each person took some of their limited rations as an offering and earnestly prayed to the Beast God, hoping for a safe and smooth journey.

Nyx watched as they threw the offering into the fire, without speaking to stop them. This wasn't about wasting food. For people leaving home for the first time, mental support is just as important. She closed her eyes and bowed in the direction of the bonfire.

The animal-skin drum sounded with a rhythmic thud, and the fire was extinguished. Everyone transformed into their beast form, and the wolf pack set off in a grand procession.

Outside the tribe, the world was eerily silent. The snow was so deep it could nearly bury a person. The tall Snow Wolf led the way, cutting a path, with the chieftain and Moria following closely behind him, each step difficult to take.

It would have been better if they had set out earlier. The chieftain looked around, regret filling his heart.

If only he had agreed to migrate when Zayne had first approached him, the path wouldn't be this hard, and the journey wouldn't be so silent.

But it was already too late for regrets; all they could do was try to make up for it. People pressed on, traveling day and night, and after seven or eight days, they finally spotted signs of beasts.

“Look, wild boar!” A sudden shout startled Nyx, who had been napping in the bamboo basket, and ignited the previously still

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atmosphere.

"Where?"

"I see it."

"I see it too."

After days of waiting, everyone was finally excited to see prey,

"Moria, lead the team and catch it,” the chieftain immediately ordered.

Although there was only one wild boar, not enough for everyone to share, just tasting fresh meat would lift everyone's spirits.

Especially the cubs in the tribe-after so many days of travel, they were hungry, tired, and worn out, their energy drained, and in need of comfort.

Seeing the wild boar seemed scared and ready to flee, Moria quickly formed a temporary hunting team and led them in pursuit. The rest set up camp, eagerly preparing the fire, full of anticipation.

Before long, the hunting team returned, bringing not just the wild boar but a piece of news that could be good or bad. “There's a great mountain ahead, and the migrating animals are blocked."

The mountain stood right there, visible to everyone. The chieftain furrowed his brow, "Can we go around it?"

The mountain was indeed very tall, and it seemed unlikely to be crossed. Moria shook his head, "There are mountains next to this one too."

If it were that easy to bypass, those animals that migrated earlier wouldn't have been stopped here. The temperature here wasn't any warmer than their previous home, and it wasn't very suitable for living. Logically, they should keep migrating.

"Do we stay here?" the chieftain hesitated, asking Nyx and Zayne for their opinions.noveldrama

Nyx jumped onto her mate's head and looked into the distance. The endless mountain range was covered with snow, and the end couldn't be seen. It was a mountain range.

On the other side of the range, the climate might be different, possibly more suitable for survival, but crossing over wouldn't be easy.

“Zayne and I will go up the mountain and take a look." Nyx decided to investigate in person.

If the mountain had abundant resources, staying on this side wouldn't be impossible. To make climbing easier, Zayne unloaded the cart and kept only a bamboo basket, traveling light.

The bamboo basket swayed as the little rabbit peeked out and looked around. The plants on the ground were buried in snow, so she couldn't see them, only the trees. Birch trees, pine trees... There were plenty of trees suitable for fuel.

But there weren't many fruit trees, just a few wild cherries and pear trees. Nyx was staring at a pear tree when suddenly, she saw a tiger emerge from behind the tree, staring directly at her.

The little rabbit quickly shrank back into the bamboo basket. The atmosphere grew tense.

Snow Wolf's gray-blue eyes glimmered with cold murderous intent as he faced off with the tiger. His size was much larger than the tiger's, creating a strong sense of pressure.

The tiger flicked its tail, seemingly aware it couldn't win but reluctant to retreat easily. They stared at each other for a while

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before the tiger let out a roar.

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It roared loudly, trying to pressure Snow Wolf. No matter how much it provoked, Snow Wolf remained calm and unmoved. If it weren't for the bamboo basket on his back, he would have made a move long ago. He was confident that he could finish off this guy.

The mountain wind howled, and the sky darkened, growing overcast. Nyx looked up at the sky, shivering as she sneezed. For some reason, she had a bad premonition. Her intuition was always accurate, and she didn't dare to be careless.

"Zayne, we need to run quickly," she said.

"Run?" Zayne thought she felt they couldn't defeat the tiger, and smiled helplessly. Just as he was about to explain, a loud rumbling sound suddenly echoed in his ears. He looked up and saw a surge of white smoke coming towards them at a frantic speed.

“Run, Zayne!” Nyx said anxiously. “An avalanche!”

her premonition was indeed correct. The tiger's roar had caused the snow to shake, and the relatively soft new snow on the mountain began to slide down, faster and faster.

What looked like soft snowflakes mixed with ice and rocks, creating an unimaginable force. Wherever it went, it swept everything away. Once caught in the torrent, survival was nearly impossible.

"Run to the side! Find cover!" she screamed. The little rabbit clutched the bamboo basket, and Snow Wolf sprinted at full speed.

They vaguely heard the tiger's desperate cries as it was buried in the snow, as well as the calls of the tribe members, but they didn't dare look back for a moment.

In the chaos, Nyx fell out of the bamboo basket. She was too small and light, and the wind blew her far off. “Nyx.” Zayne didn't hesitate and turned to chase after her.

He lunged and caught the little rabbit in his arms. In that brief moment, their frantic escape seemed futile as

the avalanche was almost upon them. Just before being swallowed by the snow, Nyx suddenly felt the ground below her vanish.