บท 13: Let’s go make babies!
Atasha is not dumb. She already knew that she was transported to a world of beasts. And the snake man probably mistook her for another kind of beast. But still, she felt weird and frustrated!
She's well aware of the fact that she's not a beauty and is a fatty, but of all the animals out there why does it have to be a cow!?
(A/N: Cow is slang used to crudely tell a girl fat or ugly.)
She might not be as stunning as a lioness, alluring as a swan, or enchanting as a fox but there's a myriad of species he can choose from! Now that she thinks about it, isn't she supposed to be an ape since humans are said to evolve from them?
'Aish! Why does it have to be a cow?'
Atasha looked at the man begrudgingly. In her mind, she has already created a negative impression of him, without his knowledge.
Zethus was sitting comfortably on the corner when he felt his ears burn and itch as if someone was cursing him right at the moment.
Atasha rolled her eyes and puffed her round cheeks. She breathes in and out to calm herself and think about the brighter side instead of lashing out at the beast man, mistaking stupidity for bravery.
'I supposed it's better than calling me a pig or a pesky rat… wait, are there really… human rats here…!?'
She shuddered at the idea that was running on her silly head. Aside from the immortal cockroach, the rat is one thing she will never want to see greeting her on the way!
Fine, she's a cow! She's better off as a cow!
Buried in her thoughts, Atasha didn't realize the golden-haired beast man gradually leaning forward toward her. Regalus watched her carefully with his vertical pupil and flashed a wide smile making a display of his pair of long and white cuspids.
"So, do you want to reproduce with me, missy cow?"
Seemingly splashed by a bucket of freezing water, Atasha was bewildered while looking at him.
"Missy… cow…? Re-reproduce!?"
Not believing what she just heard, she repeated his words hoping for it to be just a part of her illusion. However, the unbridled snake thoughtlessly gave a response without understanding her meaning.
"Yes! We should copulate and create a brood of cute little snakes!" he excitedly answered.
A smile was plastered on his face while trying to look harmless and convincing. Thinking about the females in the central plains who have a slender body and pale skin, their slim waists that would snap with the slightest pressure doesn't appeal to him at all.
That is to say, despite not having flawless skin, the female in front of him has a healthy and ruddy complexion. She also has a thick and chunky frame that makes her different from those twigs. Her long midnight hair and curious pair of chestnut orbs are especially captivating.
Of course, how can he forget about the best asset of heifers, which he mistook Atasha for, are their wide hips and round buttocks that facilitate giving birth.
'Hips don't lie!' Regalus nodded to himself.
Although he finds it strange that the female's breasts don't produce milk unlike other adult cow beasts, Regalus cannot deny how they fit nicely in his palms.
'Perhaps, she's a late bloomer.'
Naturally, the golden beast is very satisfied with her and all that's left now is to convince her to accept him and mate with her.
Meanwhile, fortunately for Atasha, it was good that she was not on a high chair because if she was, she would have fallen butt first.
She was not asking him to spell it out for her! She knows what reproducing means!
Dealing with his expectant face, Atasha didn't know what to do or what to say.
Does this beast man take her for a breeder!?
First, that silver-haired guy mistook her for a cow beast. Now, the other guy wants to make babies with her!
What is wrong with these snakes!?
"Stop calling me a cow! And why are you asking me to… re-reproduce with you!?"
"Ah! That's right! You must have a name, but I don't know what it was… So, I called you 'missy cow' instead."
She instantly felt her blood pressure rising after hearing the snake man's sloppy logic. And why did he only answer her first sentence? The second one is more important to her!
'This man only listens to what he wants to hear!'
In her rage, the taut nerve on Atasha's forehead instantly snapped causing her to yell at the mannerless prick.
"Isn't it common sense to ask someone's name first before trying to ask them out? Familiarity is a must-step to nurture a relationship! But here you are trying to skip the simplest thing and jump into the last phase suddenly asking to consummate…!"
Atasha started huffing for some air after giving the stupid snake beast an earful.
'Forget about making a home run, I might as well use the bat to put some sense on his head! Ah, this is ridiculous!'
Regalus blinked like a goldfish with mouth agape right before the fuming female.
Just like him, Zethus who was just observing on the side was stunned at her outrage. Her meek and timid persona vanished in the air. Zethus silently took note of her statement as per reference for the future just in case.
'Familiarity…' Zethus pondered.
The concept of that 'important step' which she talked about is a first for Regalus and him. For creatures that are highly influenced by their instincts, mating right after meeting is not an unusual occurrence. As long as the female accepts them, they can reproduce in an instant.
Of course, that is something Atasha will never accept or understand. For her, even the ones who do one-night stands would introduce their names at least before doing the nasty!
At the same time, on the other side, Regalus was quiet. It was odd even for Zethus to see his carefree brother seriously nodding and muttering words to himself as if some sage possessed his body and started thinking deeply about the wonders of the world.
Not long after, Regalus suddenly lifted his head and stared straight at the female.
"Tell me your name then..."
Atasha jumped a little by surprise and instinctively backed away from him.
When Regalus saw her reaction, he became seriously anxious. He slowly approached the female who was trying to slip away from him, worried that she might bump her head on the wall behind her.
However, even with his honest intentions, his stiff facial expression made it look like he was attempting to pin her on the wall and cause her harm.
Nevertheless, contrary to her thoughts, Regalus carefully held the back of her head in one hand, shielding it against the block of rock. His other hand was pressed on the side to put his weight on, avoiding crushing on her as he leaned forward to support her.
But of course, due to the proximity of his uncanny large body that towers over Atasha's small frame, it was not unusual for her to feel intimidated. In her eyes, he resembled a giant perv in the movies who confines a frail girl within his arms in the dark alley with no way to escape. Alas, owing to his naturally pronounced and masculine face, Atasha mistook him for a bad man.
"You shouldn't be moving so hastily within dark spaces. You almost knock your head." Regalus looked at her intently while scolding her. "Try to be careful and don't get hurt."
'That's… Eh…?' Atasha blinked cluelessly.
'Why is he saying the same thing as that black snake? Wasn't he trying to do something bad to me just now? Why is he asking her to be careful too?'
The man let go of her without doing anything unusual. That made her guilty of having an unwarranted assumption and judging him indiscriminately in her mind.
Ah! Why are these beasts like these to her? They're acting more of a human than her!
For a second, Atasha thought the man would go away now but he leveled himself almost to her height. And a string of confusion reflected on Atasha's slightly contorted face.
"Regalus, that's my name," he stated. "And your name…?"
Although he was quite casual, she didn't feel comfortable at all because of how close he was. Still, she answered him out of politeness, after all, he made an introduction first.
"Atasha… Brythe…" she answered nervously almost akin to a whisper.
Zethus, who was sitting by the corner, took a glimpse of her. His eyes carried no particular tenderness nor displeasure. He only remained focused on her for a moment before looking away and closing his eyes, determined to ignore both of them henceforth.
At first, Regalus thought of how unusual her name was but the sound of it was appealing to him, so he didn't mind. What's important is that he was happy to see her finally opening up to him even a little.
"Ahteyshabrid? That was a very long name, but it suits you. Ahteyshabrid hmm,"
"He…he-he," Atasha forced an awkward smile not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Y-yeah, it was… long… right?"
"Just call me Atasha since that's…" her voice trailed off.
'Since that's my given name.'
That is what she wanted to say but he might not understand. Seeing how he only had one name and mistaken hers for one, the concept of a given name and family name may not exist here. So, she made it simple for him.
"...that's what my family calls me."
Without knowing, Atasha's seemingly simple suggestion caused a ripple. Regalus was completely caught off guard by her words. Comparably, Zethus, who promised not to care anymore, suddenly opened his eyes when he heard her.
W-what?
Call her like her family does?
'Is she planning to accept him?'
Regalus instantly beamed while thinking the same thing. After all, what does it mean if someone wants you to treat her like her family does? Isn't that an indirect way of telling you to be one?
The first and only idea that came into their mind was her telling him to become a part of her family and of course, the only possible way is to be her husband!
"What's the matter-ah! Hey, put me down! Regalus!"
Regalus immediately carried her into his arms and planted small kisses on her lips.
Ah, such a blissful moment!
He was filled with so much joy and excitement for what was about to happen.
"Alright, Atasha. Let's go make babies!"
"!!!"
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