Fat and Ugly Villainess Wins Back Her Five Beast Husband

After lunch, Sora pushed herself to her feet, intending to clear away the dishes.

The instant she stood, every pair of eyes around the table locked onto her.

Xavier paused halfway through wiping his hands.

Lucas leaned lazily against the wooden post, though the sharp look in his emerald eyes betrayed his interest.

Ace folded his arms, his silver gaze never leaving her.

Damien smiled expectantly.

Ryan quietly set down the wheat bundle he had been examining.

Even Lukan, who had remained silent throughout the meal, looked at her with calm curiosity.

Feeling everyone’s attention, Sora instinctively touched her cheeks.

"...Is there something on my face?"

Silence.

Finally, Ace was the first to speak.

"Where are you sleeping tonight?"

"..."

Sora almost laughed.

Again?

"Are we really still discussing this?"

Unfortunately, six pairs of eyes remained fixed on her, waiting patiently.

She sighed.

These men truly had nothing better to do.

Her gaze slowly swept across the table.

Xavier looked eager.

Lucas tried to appear relaxed, but his wings twitched restlessly behind him.

Ace remained expressionless, though his eyes were unusually intense.

Damien smiled brightly, practically announcing his confidence.

Ryan simply watched without speaking.

Lukan quietly waited for her answer.

Just as Sora was about to refuse all of them—

Damien suddenly cleared his throat.

"I have an idea."

Everyone looked toward him.

The bear beast scratched the back of his head before speaking with complete seriousness.

"If Kaelira can’t bear to choose only one of us..."

He smiled innocently.

"...then let’s take turns."

"..."

"..."

"..."

"One day each."

The entire clearing fell deathly silent.

Sora stared at Damien as though he’d suddenly grown another head.

Take... turns?

Was he serious?

Anyone hearing that would think she was some treasured queen being fought over by six devoted husbands.

Only she knew the truth.

Half these men had wanted nothing to do with her just a few days ago.

Now they were discussing a rotation schedule?

Before she could reject the ridiculous proposal—

"I’ll take the first day."

Xavier answered immediately.

Ace frowned.

"Why should you?"

"I was first."

Lucas snorted.

"First according to who?"

"If we’re deciding fairly, the first day should belong to me."

Xavier crossed his arms.

"In your dreams."

Ace’s cold eyes narrowed.

"My cave is quieter."

Lucas immediately scoffed.

"Your cave?"

He spread his magnificent green wings proudly.

"My tree house is far better."

"The phoenix wood keeps insects away."

"It smells pleasant."

"It’s warm."

"It’s clean."

"It’s perfect for Kaelira."

Xavier laughed mockingly.

"Perfect?"

"What if lightning strikes again?"

"Kaelira’s house was just destroyed."

"And now you want her sleeping under another tree?"

"Do you have a conscience?"

Ace nodded slightly.

"He’s right."

Lucas nearly exploded.

"My tree has stood there for years!"

"It’s never been struck!"

Xavier shrugged.

"Kaelira’s house stood for weeks too."

"It still got hit."

Lucas gritted his teeth.

"You snake—"

"And your cave?"

he shot back.

"It’s cold."

"It’s damp."

"She’s a female."

"Living there isn’t good for her."

"My wooden house is much better."

"It’s clean."

"It’s dry."

"It’s almost the same as the house she used to live in."

The moment those words left his mouth—

The other three froze.

Their expressions changed simultaneously.

They had spent so much time criticizing one another...

That they’d completely handed Damien the advantage.

"No."

The three rejected him in perfect unison.

Damien blinked innocently.

"But didn’t you all just explain why your homes are unsuitable?"

"If mine is the only good one..."

He tilted his head.

"...why can’t Kaelira stay with me?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

For once...

None of them had an answer.

Sora watched the argument with growing disbelief.

Just days ago...

These same beastmen had avoided her.

Now they were practically fighting over who got to offer her a place to sleep.

Is food really that powerful?

Surely not.

People couldn’t possibly change this much over a few meals.

Unless...

They truly loved eating that much.

Still...

This wasn’t necessarily good.

Only Xavier openly pursued her.

Lucas, Ace, and Damien were recent additions to this strange competition.

Ryan...

His affection barely moved no matter what she cooked.

Every increase felt as though he were reluctantly handing over a single coin.

And Lukan...

He remained as unreadable as ever.

Before Sora could think further—

Damien smiled smugly.

"Besides..."

He looked toward the others.

"What right do you have to object?"

"I don’t need your permission."

He turned to Sora instead.

"The decision belongs to Kaelira."

Everyone immediately fell silent.

Six pairs of eyes settled on Sora once more.

She rubbed her temples.

Finally...

She answered.

"You don’t need to worry."

"I already found somewhere to sleep."

"What?"

Everyone spoke together.

"You found somewhere?"

"Where?"

"You’re not planning to sleep on the ground, are you?"

Xavier frowned immediately.

"There are too many insects now."

"And snakes."

"The ground is damp."

"You’ll get sick."

Sora smiled.

"Not the ground."

"It’s somewhere else."

Lukan finally spoke.

"Where?"

He looked genuinely puzzled.

Every suitable place in the tribe had long been occupied.

Where else could she possibly stay?

Without another word—

Sora pointed toward two sturdy trees growing side by side not far away.

"There."

Everyone turned.

The place was completely bare.

The ground beneath was covered in rough stones.

Lukan frowned.

"That isn’t suitable."

"If you’re worried about the others..."

He smiled gently.

"...you can stay with me."

Ryan also looked confused.

Earlier, Kaelira had climbed into bed with tremendous effort.

Now...

She was voluntarily choosing an empty patch of land?

What kind of plan was this?

Seeing everyone’s misunderstanding, Sora laughed.

"You’ve got it wrong."

"I’m not sleeping on the ground."

"Then..."

Lucas blinked.

"...the trees?"

Those trees weren’t particularly thick.

With Kaelira’s current figure...

Wouldn’t the branches snap?

Instead of answering...

Sora walked over to the beast-skin blanket Damien had recovered earlier.

She unfolded it carefully.

Next, she gathered several sturdy vines.

Using her stone knife, she punched holes through both ends of the blanket.

The vines were threaded through each opening.

Then—

She tied one side securely around the first tree.

Crossed to the second.

Pulled the blanket tight.

Wrapped the remaining vine around the trunk several times.

Knotted it firmly.

Within moments—

A sturdy hammock appeared between the two trees.

Everyone stared.

"..."

"..."

"..."

Without hesitation—

Sora sat down.

The hammock dipped slightly.

She adjusted herself comfortably.

Then stretched out completely.

Resting both hands behind her head, she gently rocked back and forth with a satisfied smile.

Perfect.

The beast hide was incredibly tough.

Even supporting her full weight, it barely sagged.

Had it been ordinary cloth...

It would have ripped apart instantly.

She suddenly remembered countless nights during the apocalypse.

Whenever there wasn’t a safe shelter...

She had tied up a hammock between two trees.

Rain or shine.

As long as the trees stood...

She had a bed.

Somehow...

After arriving in this primitive world...

She’d completely forgotten such a simple solution.

Fortunately...

It wasn’t too late.

Her housing crisis was officially solved.

Damien stared in amazement.

"...It became..."

"...a bed?"

Lucas immediately hurried over.

He poked the hanging beast skin before pressing down on it experimentally.

His eyes widened.

"Kaelira!"

"This is brilliant!"

"If we travel outside the tribe..."

"We won’t have to sleep on tree branches anymore!"

"This is so much cleaner!"

The bird beastmen had spent generations sleeping directly on branches.

Not one of them had ever imagined hanging a bed between two trees.

It was unbelievably simple.

Yet unbelievably practical.

Ace silently observed the hammock.

Originally...

He’d prepared himself to compete with the others tonight.

Instead...

Sora had completely avoided the problem with one invention.

The more he watched her...

The more interesting she became.

Xavier stood nearby with a complicated expression.

How...

How did Kaelira always think of things no one else imagined?

First corn.

Then wheat.

Now even a bed suspended in midair.

She really was changing.

Ryan carefully examined every knot securing the hammock.

His analytical mind immediately recognized its practicality.

Strong.

Stable.

Portable.

Useful.

A single invention...

Yet it solved countless problems.

Lukan’s gentle eyes softened.

Sora lay lazily in the hammock, rocking gently in the breeze.

The sunlight filtered through the leaves above, painting shifting patterns across her face.

For the first time in days...

She looked completely relaxed.

The corners of her lips lifted naturally.

Had the beastmen not still been standing around staring at her...

She might even have hummed a tune.

Watching her peaceful expression...

Lukan couldn’t help smiling.

There was something strangely comforting about seeing her like this.

Almost instinctively...

Their eyes met.

Sora returned his warm smile without hesitation.

For a brief moment—

Neither of them spoke.

Yet the quiet understanding between them made the bustling world around them seem to fade away.

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