My Beastly Fertility System Chapter 4: Chief of the Fox Clan

As time passed, Claire couldn't help getting nervous.

Did Zane really like her?

Or did he like the original Claire instead?

Fiona sneered, "Zane was picked up by my mom, ugly freak. How dare you try to take him from me? How could Zane ever like..."

Before she could finish, she heard two clear words.

"Yes, I do."

Fiona screamed in shock, "No way! Zane, are you blind? Look at her! She's all skin and bones, with nothing to offer. She couldn't even have a baby!"

To be fair, Fiona's body was exactly what was popular in this Beast World.

A full, rounded body meant she lived in comfort, always had enough to eat, and could carry healthy kids.

Almost every male would choose a female like that as a mate—not just for looks, but also because she could raise strong, healthy kids.

Claire's figure wasn't exactly skin and bones, and in her original world, it was considered well-proportioned.

But here, it really wasn't an advantage.

Right after Zane spoke, he took Claire's hand and, without hesitation, put an Amethyst Berry into his mouth.

His bright red lips inevitably brushed against her fingers, sending a tingling sensation up Claire's hand.

Claire couldn't help but smile.

"That's great! Zane, so when do we bond?"

Making a bond meant spending the first night together.

"Whenever you want," Zane said.

His voice was warm, calm, and pleasant to hear.

Claire nodded quickly.

The very first night after she arrived in this world, she got a beast mate. What transmigator had this kind of luck?

It would be even better if she got pregnant the next day and gave birth the day after that. She'd be living her best life!

For a fast-paced life like that, Claire didn't want to wait a single moment.

But right now, there were still three unnecessary third wheels in the way. Claire frowned at the stunned Fiona.

"What? You three still aren't leaving? Are you planning to stay and watch the show?"

Fiona's nose scrunched in fury, pointing at Claire.

"Ugly freak! Don't forget—you're still a criminal. When my mom comes back, she'll lock you in the punishment cave again!"

By then, she would claim Zane for herself. Even if Claire got out, it would be too late.

Zane would be Fiona's beast slave, and nobody would protect Claire again!

Claire's face darkened. It was one thing not to bring this up, but once this topic came up, it made her furious.

The reason the Sacred Fruit was called sacred was that many years ago, it saved the ancestors of the clan from starving, so it had been worshiped as sacred.

In reality, it didn't have any special powers.

From what she remembered, the original Claire had never even eaten the sacred fruit.

What really made Claire angry was how the original Claire had been falsely accused.

Everyone in the clan blindly sided with Fiona and locked her in the punishment cave without listening to a single word.

If Fiona was the main culprit who killed the original Claire, then the rest of the clan were nothing but accomplices!

All of them were unforgivable!

Of course, Zane, who was out hunting, didn't count.

"Fiona, you know the truth better than anyone!" Claire said.

At her words, Fiona's confidence faltered a bit.

She snapped, "I don't know what you're talking about!"

Claire shot back, "You don't? Then, when the chief comes back, I'll reveal the truth in front of everyone. I hope you'll be there! You're not going to chicken out, are you?"

Claire's eyes locked on Fiona, stepping closer and closer.

Fiona started to panic slightly, her gaze darting around, but she tried to sound tough, "Why would I chicken out? But you—if you can't explain yourself properly, I'll make sure my mom kicks you out of the clan! Mark my words!"

With that, Fiona and her two beast mates slunk away.

Zane's gentle voice spoke with concern, "Fiona is tricky. Maybe you should give her the Amethyst Berry. She wants it so badly, she'll agree not to make things difficult for you. With her on your side, the rest of the clan will be easier to handle."

He hadn't eaten the Amethyst Berry himself!

"No need," Claire said.

She put the Amethyst Berry back into his hand, pouting, "It's for you, so I won't give it to anyone else! Zane, I don't need her to speak for me. I've got this. Trust me!"

Even so, Zane couldn't help but worry a little. His handsome brows furrowed slightly, and his lips pressed together.

By now, it was evening, and most of the clan had gathered in the square.

They were all waiting.

Hazel and another hunting team had gone out earlier. They should be returning soon.

A few minutes later, a group of people entered through the main gate.

At the front was the only female beastfolk—the chief of the fox clan, Fiona's mother, Hazel Miller.

The fox clan was a small, weak clan. Among the hundred or so beastfolk, only seven were Level 1, and no one had ever even heard of Level 2 or 3 beastfolk.

Even though Hazel was female, she was tall and strong, with thick bones. She didn't seem weaker than ordinary males.

She had been chosen as the chief because she could hunt and often brought back meat with her hunting team.

"Mom! Did you catch anything?"

Fiona hurried forward, her heavy steps shaking the ground.

"Fiona! Look at this wild boar I hunted. Tonight, you'll eat your fill!"

Behind Hazel, several strong male beastfolk were carrying a massive wild boar.

Its huge body, like a small hill—even lying down, it was nearly ten feet long.

Claire's jaw dropped. Were all the animals in the Beast World raised on fertilizer or something?

Before she could recover from her shock, Hazel barked in a commanding voice, "Claire, you took the Sacred Fruit without permission and ran away from the clan. That adds to your crimes. Lock her in the dirtiest punishment cave and don't give her any food without my order!"