Actually, they were all quite worried—worried that Lulu might prefer those tall, strong types.
After all, they weren't as tall as that guy. But hey, at least they had the good looks!
Of course, their strength wasn't bad either!
The bear beastmen were generally two to three meters tall, and if they shifted into beast form, they got even taller.
Ordinary male beastmen naturally couldn't compare in height to the bear tribe.
And the bear tribe? Proper big chunks of muscle—burly, macho beastmen.
If Silu really liked those kinds, then... yeah, they'd be screwed!
Because that kind of thing—height, size—wasn't something you could just train your way into. That was genetics. Bloodline perks.
So when they heard Silu's words, the guys all let out a collective sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Song Zhan was glaring daggers at that towering bear tribesman, not even trying to hide the resentment.
"So what if he's tall. Looks like a big dumb oaf."
Everyone knew bear tribesmen weren't exactly known for their brains.
Of course, they had their charms—they were simple and loyal.
Every race had its strengths and weaknesses.
…
As soon as they got back, Silu dragged Tata to her place under the excuse of inviting her over for a seafood feast.
And after tasting it once, Tata had been obsessed.
She couldn't get that seafood flavor out of her head.
She'd even had her mates try to recreate it, but for some reason, they could never quite get it right.
Still, it was edible. Way better than normal food, and at least it took the edge off her cravings.
So the second Silu extended the invite, Tata agreed without hesitation.
Once they returned to the cave, Baidi and the others immediately began prepping for the seafood feast.
Tata's mate, Big Bear, also joined in to help.
Meanwhile, Silu and Tata sat on a fur blanket, munching on fruit and chatting away, clearly enjoying themselves.
It wasn't until nightfall, after everyone had finished eating, that Tata and her group reluctantly took their leave.
Silu watched their departing backs, eyes brimming with affection.
"Lulu... do you really like tall, strong male beastmen?" Nansi finally asked, hesitating a bit.
He just wanted to know.
"Nope. You guys are great. I like you just the way you are, really. I'm not lying. I told you—I like good-looking ones, and strong ones too. That's what you are." Silu smiled at Nansi as she spoke.
She understood.
They might not say it out loud, but she knew they were bothered by it.
"So don't be so nervous." She laughed gently, reaching out to grab Nansi's hand, her eyes sparkling.
Each of them—she loved them, liked them.
She wasn't one to shortchange herself, especially when it came to choosing mates.
"Mhm! Lulu, I'll stay with you tonight," Nansi said sweetly, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
It was his turn tonight.
"Okay! Hehe, my adorable pink bunny." Silu chuckled, leaning against Nansi's shoulder, playing with his unique pink hair.
She just loved it. That soft pastel pink? Iconic.
Who even has pink bunny hair?
Every time Silu saw it, she couldn't help but be obsessed.
Nansi, seeing how close and affectionate Silu was, couldn't stop the smile from tugging at his lips.
Silu leaned into him, breathing in his gentle scent, feeling utterly safe... and before she knew it, she'd fallen asleep.
In the blink of an eye, three months passed.
It was time for Silu to give birth again. Her belly wasn't that big—more like she was four or five months along, thanks to the system's bonus pregnancy belt that kept her bump manageable.
This time, though, she knew she was carrying twins.
But even before this, the others already knew—because the moment a female beastman conceives a male's child, the beastmark responds. The baby's father feels it.
So Song Zhan and Baidi had sensed it not long ago.
They were thrilled, obviously.
Silu couldn't help getting excited too.
These twins? One belonged to Song Zhan. The other to Baidi.
She wondered who they'd look like once born.
She lay on the fur bedding, with Baidi and Song Zhan keeping close watch by her side.
The others were waiting outside the cave.
Tata came too.
Not just Tata—Kanu was there as well, standing off in the distance like a statue, eyes locked on the cave entrance.
Inside, everything was ready.
[Host, host! It's time! You're about to give birth!]
The system's voice rang in her mind, and in that instant, Silu felt a wave of pain slam through her stomach.
Her face went pale as a sheet.
Baidi, seeing it, grew anxious.
This time, he was even more nervous than before.
Because one of those babies was his—how could he not be on edge?
"Lulu! Push, push!" Baidi knelt at the foot of the bedding, sweating buckets.
Song Zhan held her hand tight, his eyes full of pain and worry.
Seeing Silu in so much agony—it tore him up inside.
But there was nothing else he could do.
Just stay. Be there. Support her.
"Lulu, hang in there! You can do it! Our babies are coming! If it hurts too much, bite me—hard! I can take it!" Song Zhan offered his wrist to her mouth.
He meant it.
If it helped ease her pain, he'd do anything.
"No! I'm not biting you!" Silu growled through clenched teeth, her face twisted in pain.
"Lulu, don't hold back! Whatever it takes—I'll do it if it makes it easier for you!" Song Zhan insisted.
"Ahhh—!" A wave of pain hit again, and Silu instinctively bit down hard on Song Zhan's wrist!
At that moment, she felt her belly empty halfway—and before she could even catch her breath, the rest followed. Something slid out of her in one smooth push.
[Congratulations, Host! You've given birth to a male tiger cub! +1000 points. Power: Purple Rank!]
[Congratulations, Host! You've given birth to a male fox cub! +1000 points. Power: Purple Rank!]
[Congratulations! You've received two Silver-Rank potions and one additional Purple-Rank potion!]
[You've also received two Newborn Baby Gift Packs—including infant formula.]
[System Notice: A higher-level System Shop has been unlocked for the Host!]
The system's voice filled Silu's head, leaving her stunned.
She hadn't expected this many rewards from one birth.
This was great!
And what was this "higher-level system shop"?
She was seriously curious.
Of course, her eyes were also glued to the silver-rank potions!
One more thing became clear—
Above Purple Rank… was Silver Rank.
So, Purple wasn't the end of the line.
As for that extra purple potion? That was clearly for her.
After all, her power level was still the lowest.