Si Lu gazed intently at Amo, and Amo also lifted his head, looking at his favorite little female with eyes full of affection.
"Are you hungry? It'll be ready soon!" he said gently.
"Mm-hmm." Si Lu nodded, her eyes sparkling like beautiful stars in the sky.
Amo thought that no matter how much he looked at his beloved little female, it was never enough. Just then, footsteps approached.
"Amo, Amo, the chief said the hunting party caught a lot of wild beasts today, and tonight we're celebrating in the square. All the tribespeople, including you and your mate, should come and join the fun," a figure appeared—a handsome young orc, smiling as he spoke.
He glanced at Si Lu, who was sitting by the fire, and nodded politely.
Si Lu responded with a nod and a small smile.
The orc youth suddenly felt a bit lightheaded. This little female was so beautiful!
At the mate selection ceremony before, he had only caught a glimpse from afar. But now, up close, she was even more stunning. So fair and delicate—truly beautiful. No wonder Amo had rejected Karen and chosen this little female.
"Got it. Do you have anything else to say?" Amo's voice deepened slightly.
He was clearly displeased with the way the other was looking at his little female.
Though it was common knowledge that females in the orc continent needed several beast husbands to better care for them and their offspring, it didn't mean every male should be in the running. Only powerful males should be considered—he had no issue with that!
But if the male was too weak, then naturally, he was of no use.
This young orc was part of the tribe, but he wasn't even in the top five strongest. Amo didn't want his little female to have a mate like him.
"N-no, nothing else! I'll be going now!" The young orc, a bit frightened, hurried away.
Amo was too intimidating. The overwhelming aura he gave off made it hard to breathe. The first tribe's young powerhouse lived up to his reputation! The young orc had no other intentions; he had just wanted to admire the little female's beauty for a bit longer. Clearly, Amo treasured his mate greatly.
Si Lu chuckled as she watched the young orc's retreating figure. The youth had obviously been frightened.
"You scared him," Si Lu said.
"What, are you really interested in him?" Amo frowned.
In the orc continent, if a female smiled at a male, or stared at him for too long, or actively sought him out, it meant she had taken a liking to that male. So…
"How could I? I just thought it was cute seeing you get jealous," Si Lu laughed.
"I'm already jealous and unhappy, and you're still laughing, looking so pleased," Amo said helplessly.
Was this little female teasing him on purpose?
"No, it's just that seeing you worry about me and care for me makes me happy, truly happy," Si Lu said with a smile as she walked over, taking Amo's hand.
Indeed, it felt wonderful to be cared for and fretted over like this!
"Mm, I worry about you, I care about you. The fish soup is ready—you can drink it now. I'll serve it for you," Amo said as he gently patted her head.
He loved patting her head—it felt so comforting, and the sensation was nice too.
"Mm-hmm, let's eat together!" Si Lu smiled.
The two sat by the fire, drinking the fish soup.
"Be careful, it's hot," Amo warned.
The little female's skin was too delicate, far more tender than even the young cubs'. So he was genuinely worried.
"Mm-hmm, I know," Si Lu smiled sweetly.
Amo was momentarily dazzled—his little female was enchanting. Every move she made, every smile seemed to entice him. He had no resistance at all!
"Drink your soup," Si Lu said to Amo.
"I'm not drinking, you drink," Amo said as he picked up a grilled fish from beside him and began removing the bones.
Si Lu thought Amo didn't like the soup, so she didn't press further, enjoying it by herself. After finishing most of her bowl, she noticed a small stone plate placed in front of her, holding boneless fish meat.
She blinked and looked up, seeing Amo gazing at her expectantly.
"Is this for me?" she asked.
"Yes, I removed all the bones. You can eat it without worry," Amo said gently.
"Amo, you're so good to me. No one has ever deboned fish for me before," Si Lu said, putting down her stone bowl and accepting the plate. She picked up a piece of fish and began eating.
"How is it? How did I do?" Amo asked. It was his first time grilling fish.
"Mm-hmm, it's delicious, not fishy at all. I love it," Si Lu nodded, her eyes sparkling.
The fish was indeed tender and delicious! She loved it, but what she loved even more was the care behind it.
It turned out that being cared for wholeheartedly, being held so dearly, felt like this.
She felt that coming to this orc world was the right decision!
In her previous life, she had been an orphan, without anyone to rely on. She had always supported herself. Even during her school years, she worked part-time while studying.
Of course, she had grown up in an orphanage, but after turning sixteen, the orphanage no longer provided for her. She had already been extremely grateful!
If the orphanage hadn't taken her in, she might have died long ago. There wouldn't even be a "her" today.
For the first time, she was experiencing what it felt like to be treated sincerely. It was wonderful! She cherished this happiness.
"I'm glad you like it. I'll catch more fish and grill them for you in the future. I've already hung up the fish we caught today to dry. They'll make great dried fish that will last a long time," Amo said.
As long as she liked it, he was happy. Everything he did was worth it!
"I like it, but I like your thoughtfulness even more," Si Lu raised her head, her large watery eyes gazing earnestly at Amo.
"Mm, I know. I will always, always be good to you," Amo said as he walked over to Si Lu, lifting her chin and gently kissing her eyes, then her lips, his gaze full of love.
Si Lu shyly lowered her head, eating the fish in her hand. Her heart was filled with sweetness.
"Thank you, System 001. From now on, I'll call you Yi Yi," Si Lu said in her heart.
Thank you to the system for allowing her to experience such affection.
[Host, no need to thank the system. Everything the system does is as it should be. I like the name Yi Yi very much!]
[Also, host, male orcs on this continent are all devoted to their females. You can trust your mates unconditionally. They will protect and cherish you with their lives. I hope you have a unique journey in the orc world. Of course, mission tasks are important!]
[Don't worry about your weakness, host. The beast marks on your body will gradually change your physique. The more beast marks you have, the stronger you will become. Forming a bond with a powerful orc and helping them to reproduce will benefit you greatly as well!]
The system's voice was full of pride and encouragement, bringing Si Lu back to reality.
So that's how it was.
No matter what, she would complete her mission, because her beast husband was worth it!
"Don't just eat the fish, drink more soup—it's very nutritious," Amo urged.
"Mm-hmm," Si Lu nodded, taking the stone bowl from him.
"I'll feed you," Amo said.