Imara Diversifies The Beastmen World

Chapter Forty One: Memi's Authority

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As I bid farewell to the ladies, Memi's curious eyes landed on the large wooden object nearby. 'What is this big wood thing here?' she inquired. I explained that it was a carriage or wagon, designed for safer travels and to transport goods without burdening the men too much. She marveled at the idea and asked if we could sit on it.

May chimed in, eager to join. With a smile, I agreed, 'Why not?'"

I turned towards Nicholas and Frank, signaling them to morph. I began explaining the harnesses to Memi and the girls, offering a few gentle pats of gratitude to the guys, who nudged me in return. With Memi's mate's help, we all boarded the carriage - Memi and I up front, the girls in the back. I took the reins and gave them a soft flick, setting us in motion.

Memi's face lit up with delight. 'Wow! It's so high up, and I can see everything!' she exclaimed. She stood up, and I quickly cautioned her to be careful.

'I'm a leopard, I'll always land on my feet, mostly,' she assured me with a playful scratch to her head. Chuckling, I shook my head at her antics.

'You silly girl.'

As her mates and the guards breathed sighs of relief when she finally sat down, we continued our journey through the village.

The girls wore a mix of expressions, but I could tell they were enjoying the ride.

The sight surprised the male villagers, and they bowed in respect, calling out, "Queen."

Then, passing a hut, Eudora stepped out, clearly intent on finding out the cause of the commotion. She seemed to be confirming something she'd heard from her mate earlier. It was evident that she wasn't in a mood to be restrained, as she slapped the hands of Mike the same man she had slapped before.

Memi didn't mince words. She held up her hands and firmly commanded, "Stop the wagon." I didn't have a choice. Her tone was not asking but commanding. I signaled the guys to halt the carriage.

Her mate quickly approached, offering his assistance as she disembarked.

Eudora's eyes nearly popped out of her head. "T-the the Queen?! You mean to tell me she was telling the truth?! Impossible," she stammered, her legs giving way. Her mate swiftly caught her, and the rest of her companions crowded around, clearly feeling the weight of the situation.

Memi's voice dropped, her tone turning icy. I shivered slightly, even at a distance. "Oh, not only is it very possible, it's a fact because I've ruled it to be so. I've heard some rather unpleasant things about you, Eudora. Are all the things I've heard true? Did you bully and cause trouble for my dear FRIEND?"

Her mates, along with Mike, bowed low. He spoke, "My Queen, I intervened before any harm was done. I made it clear that Imara is under your protection, and we departed. Please forgive me for not telling my mate in advance."

Memi's gaze remained stern. "I wasn't addressing you," she stated sharply.

Mike immediately lowered his head in acknowledgment. She turned her attention back to Eudora, delivering a firm message. "I will not repeat myself."

Eudora appeared to age in an instant, trembling and struggling to find her voice. "I-I-I didn't know she was under your protection, my Queen. I didn't harm her, I swear it. Just as my mate Mike said, once he told me, I left. I swear it." She stammered.

Memi's gaze remained unwavering. "And yet, you had another mate," she pointed at a different guy who looked like he wanted to bury himself once all eyes looked at him, "snooping in on Imara. What are your intentions?"