Future Beast Clan The Enchanting Consort
Chapter 84: A Memorial Gift

Chapter 84: A Memorial Gift

"The marking isn’t going anywhere, but treating you like them? I’m not quite there yet."

"So, for you snake orcs, wagging your tail means you’re in the mood, huh?" Carlotta pondered for a moment before deciding to follow her heart, "Can I... um, since it’s just the two of us, I just want to see... now that we’ve opened up about it..."

Abyss didn’t understand why Carlotta was suddenly so hesitant, so he looked up and waited quietly for her to continue.

Then he heard an incredible request.

"Can I see... what two of them look like?"

Carlotta spoke slowly as she made her request.

She really didn’t want to continue torturing herself with curiosity.

If you have curiosity, you should satisfy it. What if it drives you crazy?

Besides, Abyss had already shown interest in getting close to her. If Abyss was willing to show her, everyone would be happy.

It was fine if Abyss didn’t want to, she could always find some scientific images to look at. There had to be some educational resources on the subject, right?

As for morality...

Well, Carlotta recalled herself when she first arrived in this world and compared it to her current self.

She had already experienced the "multiplayer movement"; clinging to the beliefs of her past life would be self-torturous.

Various complex thoughts raced through her mind, and Carlotta’s expression became increasingly composed.

There had been a hint of shyness in her eyes earlier, but now it was completely gone.

Abyss hadn’t had time to detach himself from the joy of being praised by Carlotta when he heard her next request to see his... two of them.

He stood there, frozen stiff.

And as he stood rigidly, he noticed Carlotta’s gaze fixed on the area below his military belt.

The small female, who was already in her cat form, tilted her head slightly, and her gem-like blue eyes were filled with curiosity.

Abyss’ Adam’s apple bobbed as his thoughts flew to that medical report.

Carlotta’s strange reaction after reading it, including her subsequent flight when Lord Richard inquired about it, all made sense now.

"Well, if you’re uncomfortable, maybe you can turn around for a bit?" Carlotta’s tone conveyed her determination to uncover this mystery today, "I’ll look for some images related to snake orcs myself, or maybe some educational materials..."

"You really want to see that badly?" Abyss couldn’t help but blurt out, his mouth running away with him at the mention of Carlotta looking at another snake orc’s private parts.

He gritted his teeth to finish his sentence, but the sarcasm in the latter half was swallowed back due to his returning senses.

After a long pause, Abyss continued, "No... it’s not uncomfortable."

In the end, he couldn’t resist and added, "Don’t look at other snake orc’s."

His violet eyes were filled with jealousy and indecision.

However, despite verbal agreement, Abyss’ hand rose but hesitated to touch the metal belt where it should be.

Carlotta was getting anxious.

She wasn’t allowed to look at educational materials, and he agreed but was still hesitant. What was wrong with this 1.9-meter-tall male? Why was he so indecisive?

But considering Abyss had refrained from saying anything unpleasant, she could create an appropriate atmosphere.

"What if I’ve already seen pictures of snake cubs?" Carlotta leaned back slightly and shared photos of the cubs in their beast forms, "Look, I’ve seen fox cubs, tiger cubs, and cat cubs."

Abyss was still frowning, wondering why Carlotta suddenly brought up the cubs, when the next sentence reached his ears, "Can’t I see our snake cubs too?"

—Their snake cubs?

Abyss’ eyes lit up; Carlotta had already thought about having cubs with him!

But that light dimmed the next second.

"Maybe you didn’t finish reading my medical report." Abyss lowered his eyes and undid his belt with his slender fingers, "Carlotta, I’m infertile."

This statement was unexpected for Carlotta.

Abyss was infertile?

She wanted to ask more about the situation, but the buckle on Abyss’ belt clicked open.

Abyss turned away, embarrassment evident in his voice as he said, "Can I sit on the bed...?"

Standing like this made him feel like some kind of perverted male who loved to show off.

Seeing Abyss’ ears turn red and embarrassment on his face, Carlotta felt a pang of something akin to pity for Abyss for the first time.

What a bad woman she was, forcing Abyss into this situation just to satisfy her curiosity.

After feeling sorry for him, Carlotta inexplicably felt a glimmer of weird happiness.

Abyss had been arrogant when they first met and later made her sign an agreement not to touch him intentionally.

Reading the terms and conditions of the agreement, she could sense Abyss’ contempt for her.

And now, Abyss had toned down his sharp tongue and was obeying her.

Yes, Abyss was obeying her.

A wave of guilt washed over Carlotta, but she quickly pushed it aside when she saw Abyss frown and close his eyes, already preparing for her to refuse his request to sit on the bed.

"Come here, then." Carlotta patted the side of the bed again.

Upon receiving the command, Abyss took large strides to the bed and sat sideways, lowering his eyes and pulling down his zipper with humility.

The pants of males had special designs for easy toilet use.

Just a quick look; loosening the belt and ensuring the pants were loose would suffice for Carlotta’s request.

However, doing such a shameful thing in front of a female was overwhelming.

Abyss’ hand trembled, and he struggled to overcome his mental barrier, moving slowly.

Carlotta became puzzled.

"Didn’t you say you wagged your tail before to court?" Carlotta said, feeling weird towards the end of the topic, "Since you wanted to court, why do you seem... so reserved?"

Upon realizing the oddity of the topic, Carlotta took a step into Abyss’ shoes and immediately understood the crux of the issue.

"Never mind for now," Carlotta stopped Abyss.

Abyss blinked, his face turning even redder, and his violet eyes filled with confusion followed by pain.

His thin lips moved several times, ready to speak, but he ultimately refrained, perhaps remembering Lord Richard’s advice about saying hurtful things.

Carlotta had already deduced that Abyss genuinely wanted to be her male partner, so she could probably guess Abyss’ current thoughts.

He probably thought she was toying with him.

But that wasn’t the case.

Carlotta wondered if Abyss was arrogant or insecure.

As this thought crossed her mind, Carlotta leaned closer to Abyss, "Can you accept a kiss from me?"

Abyss’ pupils dilated.

Carlotta’s red lips were right in front of him, her breath brushing against his face.

Carlotta wasn’t teasing him; she wanted to kiss him?

"Yes," Abyss heard himself agree.

Instantly, Carlotta’s soft lips pressed against his, and the softness seemed to take away all his senses.

Abyss felt dazed yet comfortable.

When he looked down, he could see Carlotta’s trembling, curled lashes.

Was this... kissing?

Abyss tried to respond to Carlotta in her manner.

Carlotta let out a surprised exclamation.

Abyss quickly pushed Carlotta away in fear.

It was his duty to protect Carlotta from harm, and if she got hurt while kissing him, it would be his failure.

Carlotta looked startled after being suddenly pushed by Abyss.

There was a trace of blood-red on her lips.

"You’re hurt," Abyss said nervously, "You shouldn’t have kissed me."

Carlotta sighed, "What are you talking about? It’s your tongue that’s bleeding."

Carlotta’s tone was filled with resentment as she had just felt the kiss with Abyss was getting better when she tasted the bloodiness from Abyss’ tongue.

She wanted to push Abyss away, but instead, she was the one pushed away first.

And Abyss, inexperienced as he was, thought he had caused her mouth to bleed from kissing.

After hearing Carlotta, Abyss tried it himself.

Indeed, he had bitten his tongue by accident while adjusting his thoughts earlier.

Seeing the resentful look in Carlotta’s eyes, Abyss couldn’t bring himself to look at her and instead looked elsewhere, asking, "Shall we continue?"

Carlotta: "Stop the bleeding on your tongue first. Isn’t there a potion that promotes quick wound healing?"

Indeed, such a potion existed.

Abyss pulled it out, ready to apply it to his tongue, but Carlotta intercepted it.

"Let me do it. You can’t see it anyway."

The potion was in spray form.

Carlotta asked Abyss to stick out his tongue, located the wound, and carefully sprayed it.

Abyss lowered his gaze and saw Carlotta’s intense concentration, causing his heart to suddenly race.

His little female was concerned about his injury.

Maybe Carlotta wasn’t as repelled by him as her words suggested?

Seeing the potion work wonders—the bleeding on Abyss’s tongue instantly healed—Carlotta nodded with satisfaction.

"Hmm, all better now."

She handed the potion back to Abyss but noticed he was sticking out his tongue with a smile on his face.

That expression was rather odd.

Carlotta averted her gaze, unable to bear looking directly.

No matter how handsome a face was, it couldn’t withstand such strange treatment from its owner.

Realizing the strangeness of his smile with his mouth still slightly agape, Abyss quickly pursed his thin lips, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

How could he have shown such a foolish expression in front of Carlotta! Hadn’t his disgust for him increased again?

While Abyss was lost in his thoughts, Carlotta had regained her composure.

She glanced at him and almost jumped out of her skin.

—It was like concealing a ball.

Barely visible, it tempted her curiosity to open Pandora’s box.

Carlotta wanted to open it directly but restrained herself.

Abyss was acting so innocent; if she didn’t mind the atmosphere, it might cast a shadow over him.

While Carlotta was still pondering over trivia, she didn’t notice Abyss approaching her.

His flawless face, adorned with an air of nobility, was filled with apprehension.