Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Main Quest

Kian Sterling seemed surprised by her question, hesitating slightly.

Facing her nervous yet expectant gaze, he felt a stirring in his heart, unable to utter the words of refusal that were on the tip of his tongue.

Especially recalling her recent changes, not only had she become diligent, but also smarter, more considerate, and thoughtful towards others…

He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, “Your changes lately have indeed been significant, quite impressive…”

Before he could finish, Luna Sutton interrupted, “So, you like the current me, right?”

Kian Sterling: “…”

Seeing her smiling face, his mouth twitched hard, feeling somewhat speechless.

He seemed not to have said that, did he?

Luna Sutton ignored whether he said it or not, taking it as his tacit agreement, her smile growing even brighter, “If you don’t speak, I’ll take it as your consent.”

Kian Sterling: “…”

His mouth twitched even more fiercely, his expression somewhat indescribable.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but confronted with her radiant smile, he ultimately said nothing.

Oh well, as long as she’s happy.

The two soon arrived at Luna Sutton’s cave.

Kian Sterling stopped, looking at her with warmth in his eyes, speaking softly, “Go inside, rest early.”

She nodded slightly, a smile on her face, “Alright, then I’ll head in, you rest early too.”

As the words fell, she turned to go inside.

As if thinking of something, she halted, looked back at Kian Sterling, and asked, “By the way, there’s some venison left in the pot, stewed tonight. It’s quite tasty, though probably not very warm. Do you want some?”

Kian Sterling had long smelled the aroma of meat wafting in the air, enticing him all afternoon, his taste buds itching.

Upon hearing this, he almost instinctively nodded, “Sure.”

After speaking, he felt a bit embarrassed, thinking he might have appeared too eager.

Luna Sutton naturally didn’t mind, smiling, “Then wait for a moment, I’ll bring it for you.”

Kian Sterling nodded, watching her as she quickly went inside and came out, carrying a wooden bowl filled with venison, cut into pieces, bright red broth above which floated some green leaves, exuding an irresistible aroma.

Though he had eaten the pig intestines left from lunch and a piece of roast meat in the evening and wasn’t hungry at all, he couldn’t help swallowing at the sight of the venison before him.

He reached out to take the bowl, speaking gently, “Thank you.”

Luna Sutton gazed at him with a teasing expression, “We are partners, no need to be so courteous. That’s what you said, right?”

There was just this one bowl left in the pot, initially intended to ease relations with Corbin Crowley.

With Kian Sterling here and having accompanied her back, it was perfect to give it to him.

Kian Sterling, unaware of her thoughts, shook his head with a light chuckle, “You’re right, I shouldn’t be.”

After exchanging a few more words, he turned with the venison and left.

Luna Sutton had just returned to her cave when the system’s voice rang in her ears, “Ding! Congratulations to the host, Kian Sterling’s affection points increased by 5 points, currently at 5. Please continue.”

Listening to the system’s voice, her eyes were full of surprise. Though 5 points weren’t much, they were already a positive score, marking a good start.

“Host, Malachi Arcanus, Kian Sterling, Zeke Veridian, and Rhys Blackwood’s affection points have all entered the neutral stage. Only main character number one, Corbin Crowley, remains. As long as his affection points are no longer negative and reach the neutral stage, you can unlock the side quests. Completing the side quests will offer rewards, so please work on conquering Corbin Crowley…”

The system’s voice continued, carrying a hint of allure.

At this, she raised her eyebrows, a trace of surprise flashing across her face.

The main task was conquering five Beast Husbands; she was hearing about a side quest for the first time.

The damn system hadn’t mentioned it before.

It only told her the task was to conquer five Beast Husbands, offering rewards at each stage.

Whether it was her delusion or not, she felt as if the system was setting a trap for her.

Despite this inclination, she intended to try it out.

After all, the system’s rewards were indeed ample.

Luna Sutton was unaware that the system’s side quest was genuinely a large trap, one so deep it was impossible to escape once inside.

But that’s a story for another day.

At this moment, her mind was fully occupied with how to conquer Corbin Crowley to swiftly elevate his affection points to neutral and thus unlock the side quests.

She considered approaching Corbin Crowley early the next day to establish a presence.

She cleaned the stone pot and washed the dishes.

Then pulled out a clean Beast Skin Skirt from a basket, bundled it, and left the cave, heading to the river for a bath.

While departing, she made sure to take the soap.

This was acquired from the newbie gift pack, a wooden bottle of 1000ml capacity.

She used it every night but dared to squeeze only a tiny bit, knowing once used up, there was no place to buy more.

As of now, more than half the bottle remained.

Carrying the Beast Skin Skirt and soap, she headed to the river in good spirits.

Along the way, she couldn’t help but hear the “hee-hoo” sounds of tribesmen mating with females, leading to flushed cheeks and a racing heart.

Walking to any shadowy corner, such sounds were commonplace.

Passionate and uninhibited, anytime, anywhere.

Her mouth twitched hard, but having spent some time in the Beastman world, she was somewhat immune to these sounds.

Not as embarrassed as when she first heard them, she simply treated it as if they were singing.

The night was hazy, moonlight like water; her steps were light, humming a tune as she went.

At the riverbank, she looked around, ensured no one was there, then boldly removed the Beast Skin Skirt, leaving just her close-fitting inner clothing made from beast skins.

She stepped barefoot into the cool river.

The river was crystal-clear, with moonlight shimmering on the surface, breathtakingly beautiful.

Luna Sutton found a flat stone, sat down, squeezed a little soap into her palm, and began leisurely scrubbing.

The soap’s foam was delicate and abundant, carrying a faint fragrance, exceptionally alluring in the quiet night.

As she was enjoying her bath, she suddenly heard footsteps as someone approached.

Startled, she quickly turned to look.

There, in the moonlight, emerged a tall figure with silver eyes glowing under the night sky.

Who else could it be but Corbin Crowley?

He wore only a Beast Skin Skirt around his waist, his strong upper body exposed, muscles sleek and powerful, every inch exuding male hormones.

Moonlight bathed him, seemingly cloaked in silver light, devastatingly sexy.

Luna Sutton, startled by the man’s sudden appearance, accidentally knocked the soap off the stone into the water.

Worried, she instinctively bent to retrieve it.

If the soap drifted away in the river, she would be devastated to lose it.

Though she reacted promptly, regrettably, the soap floated away even faster.

Anxious, she saw the wooden bottle drifting further away.

Without thinking much, she stepped into the river, her plump body floundering, reaching for the bottle.

Her movements, though in a hurry, presented a different view in Corbin Crowley’s eyes.

In the moonlight, he noticed her clad in close-fitting inner attire, beast skin made, and the design was one he had never seen before.

The clothes clung to her body, highlighting her voluptuous form, making him almost have a nose bleed.

Though still quite chubby, the repulsive fat around her waist had vanished, showing some curves instead.

Thus, her breasts and hips appeared even larger, incredibly striking.

Especially as she bent over and floundered, those two mounds seemed ready to spill out.

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