activa-t Chapter 41 Night
Chapter 41 Night
The Orcish continent is now deep into autumn, with a biting wind sweeping across the land, as if foreshadowing a long, cold winter that will last for nearly four months.
When Ruan Mianmian and Yu returned to the cave, they could see from afar that Sen had already taken up a stronghold at the cave entrance, like an impregnable fortress, sheltering the many little beastmen from the wind and cold.
Autumn nights fall exceptionally early, and the chill intensifies.
Despite their thick fur, the small beastmen could still clearly feel the cold wind piercing their bodies like sharp blades in such a spacious and huge cave.
Normally, it is always Senhe who returns to his original form and stands across the cave entrance.
Firstly, it can block the biting cold wind from entering, and secondly, it can guard against possible ferocious beasts or other hostile orcs, ensuring everyone's safety.
However, today, Yu has gone out with Ruan Mianmian and has not returned, leaving only Sen, this enormous snake, coiled alone at the entrance of the cave.
Although Sen's body was exceptionally large, it appeared somewhat small and lonely in comparison to the vast and boundless cave.
"We're back!" With a clear and melodious shout, Ruan Mianmian walked briskly to the outside of the cave, her face beaming with a bright smile, and greeted the forest inside the cave warmly.
Sen, who was in the cave, slowly raised his head after hearing the familiar and friendly voice.
His deep and gentle eyes looked at Ruan Mianmian at the cave entrance, a hint of joy in them, but he quickly regained his composure, silently lowered his head, and unconsciously shrank his large body.
The sensitive and perceptive Ruan Mianmian immediately noticed Sen's unusual emotions. Her heart tightened, and she quickly walked towards where Sen was.
As she drew closer, she reached out and gently stroked the hard, cold scales on Mori's body, asking softly, "Mori, are you feeling cold?"
At this moment, Ruan Mianmian was secretly pondering something. She remembered that snakes seemed to have the habit of hibernating, so would Sen also enter a hibernation state in this cold winter? Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little worried about Sen.
However, before Ruan Mianmian could delve deeper into the question, she heard Sen's deep and gentle voice: "It's alright, Ruan Ruan. Don't worry about me. I've already found many thick, soft leaves and laid them all over the lower part of the cave walls. In addition, I've also found some large animal hides to put on top. Go and feel them, see if they're comfortable and warm."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sen used his enormous snake head to gently push Ruan Mianmian into the cave.
“Thank you, Sen.” Ruan Mianmian’s voice was full of gratitude.
Sen watched the young female enter the cave, then his eyes lowered heavily again. Back in the valley, she wouldn't just be his young female anymore. Especially now that she was a goddess, he felt himself drifting further and further away from her…
Ruan Mianmian walked into the cave and saw Yu making up a "bed" for her in the corner.
"Little female, come here and see if it's soft. If it's not soft, I can go out and find some more leaves before it gets completely dark."
The soft, fluffy creature tried stepping on the mattress and was pleasantly surprised to find it very comfortable. She happily turned to look at Yu and said, "It's so soft, thank you, Yu."
Yu smiled gently, "I'm glad you like it."
Suddenly, a strong wind blew outside, causing the tree branches to sway and rustle. Sen silently climbed to the cave entrance and used his body to block the wind.
As Ruan Mianmian watched Sen's retreating figure, a surge of emotion welled up within her. She knew that Sen was protecting her and the group of little beastmen.
At night, Ruan Mianmian lay on her warm "bed," thinking of Sen and Yu, and gradually drifted off to sleep.
In her dream, she saw a beautiful garden filled with all sorts of flowers, and she ran happily among them...