Imara Diversifies The Beastmen World

Chapter Ten: Butting Heads

That morning, after washing up and having breakfast, I decided to discuss the herbs I used in my soap, shampoo, and conditioner with Harvey. I asked if he could smell the different scents from the bottles and identify where we could find those herbs in the forest.

I mentioned a few specific herbs and described them to him, even sketching their images in my notebook so he could have a visual reference. Harvey confirmed that he could smell the herbs and agreed to help me gather them.

As we ventured out to collect the herbs, I kept a keen eye on the surroundings, searching for the specific plants I needed. Harvey was by my side, eager to assist in any way he could. His dedication and support touched my heart, and I was grateful for his willingness to help with everything I needed.

Throughout our journey, we picked various herbs together, making sure to harvest them sustainably, so they would continue to grow and benefit the tribe. While we gathered, I mentioned the benefits of each herb, explaining how they could be used for different health purposes.

Despite being busy with his responsibilities in the tribe, Harvey never hesitated to lend a hand or accompany me on my herb-collecting expedition. I admired his hard work and commitment, and I wanted him to take some time to rest and relax, considering the amount of work he had been doing for me and the tribe.

We hadn't had a chance to sit down and talk in-depth about our feelings and the future of our relationship, but I wanted to give him the space and time he needed to adjust to life with me.

Our bond was growing stronger, we laughed, talked, played around, took strolls, communicate, shared with each other, and cherished each other's company. I sang to him almost every day, I could sense that something special was blossoming between us. I knew that when the time was right, we would have the opportunity to have those heart-to-heart conversations, but for now, I was content with enjoying our moments together and building our connection step by step.

Despite being approached by various guys, I turned them all down. None of them had enough stripes, and many reminded me of Parker - young, immature, and unable to hold themselves together. I simply didn't have the patience or time to babysit and teach them how to behave around me.

Meanwhile, Bai Qingqing and I continued to spend time together for the next few days, experimenting with different types of food using the fish we caught. We showed the tribe how to prepare stews that combined meats and vegetables in a pot, letting them simmer to perfection. I also shared ideas on how to pair the dishes with rice for a complete meal and how to create delicious skewers using meat and veggies, with the option to marinate them in fruit juices and honey for added flavor.

The tribe was incredibly grateful for the new food ideas, and they expressed their belief that having more variety in their dishes would help them survive the upcoming winter. It was satisfying to see my plans to build a positive reputation slowly coming to fruition. By sharing my knowledge and skills, I was gaining the respect and appreciation of the tribe members, and they were starting to see me as a valuable member of their community.

With each passing day, I felt more at ease in the Beastman world and more confident in my ability to make a difference and create a better life for myself and my mates.

As Bai Qingqing and I sat by the lake, engrossed in our conversation and washing our clothes, she brought up the topic of mates again. "Imara, how can you be so accepting of having more mates in this world?" she asked.

I thought to myself, feeling a bit conflicted. To be honest, I've always been fascinated by the concept of multiple mates in stories, especially reverse harems. I was like a fiend for them, regardless of the genre of the book. But in real life, I wasn't polygamous.