Trapped in Beast World: My Husbands Are All Animals! Novel

Chapter 4 He Actually Defended the Ogre ?! Chapter 4 He Actually Defended the Ogre ?! By dusk , Tobias showed up at Ardenia's cave carrying several ducks . But the moment he reached the entrance , he froze in disbelief . Am I dreaming ? Ardenia's cleaning her cave ?! Everyone in the tribe knew that aside from being fat and ugly , Ardenia was also notoriously lazy . The filthy , rancid hides she used as blankets had already been tossed outside . From where Tobias stood , her oversized body looked like a giant meatball rolling back and forth across the cave floor .

Sweat drenched her face , plastering strands of hair to her cheeks . Tobias was speechless . The usual biting remark rose to his lips but died there . He tossed the ducks aside , braced himself , and stepped into the cave . To be honest , it was his first time inside Ardenia's den -- and it was worse than he'd ever imagined . Hard to believe a female actually lives in here . Even the half - formed keep cleaner nests than this . " What are you doing here? " Ardenia asked , surprised to see him . " I came to help . " Of course , he hadn't . He was just hoping for another good meal . " Oh .

Help me throw all this filth out then . " She didn't bother being polite and simply started ordering him around . Tobias grimaced , but thoughts of roast duck dulled his reluctance . What he hadn't expected was how the reeking hides clung to his arms as he picked them up - lice even darting past his eyes . D * mn it , all this , just for good food ! Still , the two of them worked quickly together . With Tobias helping , they managed to clear the place out before long .

When he stepped outside again to dump the last pile of junk , Ardenia seized the moment - calling on her water - based technique to wash the cave from top to bottom , flushing out every last trace of filth . Then she used a gust of wind to dry it all . For the first time , the place didn't smell like death . When Tobias came back , water droplets still clung to his skin - he'd clearly washed in the river . Ardenia stretched , her chubby arms wobbling slightly , and decided she might as well cook dinner .

She knew perfectly well why Tobias had offered to " help ." There were no pots or utensils yet , so her options were limited . And since Tobias had brought ducks again , she went with what she knew best - roast duck . 1/4 13:04 Tue , Dec 30 GO Chapter 4 He Actually Defended the Ogre ?! 079 +10 Free Coins As the sun sank behind the mountains , that mouthwatering aroma once again drifted through the air . This time , even more tribesmen couldn't sit still , following the scent toward its source . " Am I seeing this right? Ardenia's the one roasting meat ? " " What's she roasting ?

Smells amazing . " The Wolf Tribe were all land - dwellers , so wild ducks - sky prey - were rare delicacies . It made sense that few recognized it . " She's brushing honey on it too . How extravagant ! " " Wait , isn't that Tobias ? What's he doing with her ? " Everyone knew Ardenia's relationships with her mates were atrocious - and everyone also knew just how much those mates despised her . So , when they saw Tobias standing at the mouth of her cave , calmly tending the fire beside her , the shock was palpable . " That ugly ogre of a female , " someone scoffed .

" Can't win her mates ' hearts , so now she's trying to bribe them with roasted meat . Pathetic ! " The speaker was none other than Iris Rayborne , the tribe's acknowledged beauty . One hand on her hip , she stepped forward , her glossy black hair falling across her chest yet failing to conceal the generous curves beneath . Iris had eight mates - all of them high - ranking therians - and her looks had earned her a life of pampered ease . At her approach , the onlookers immediately moved aside , clearing a path for her .

Iris had always been the jewel of the tribe - the center of every gaze and compliment . But now , after she'd raised her voice so loudly , Ardenia acted like she hadn't even heard her ? A flash of venom crossed Iris ' eyes . She strode forward , chin lifted in arrogance , and snapped , " Ardenia , you ugly thing , I'm talking to you ! Didn't you hear me ? " " I heard , " Ardenia said calmly . " Now step back before your spit lands on my duck . I'm still planning to eat it .

" Pffi- " No one knew who snorted first , but soon , the other therians around them couldn't hold back their laughter either . Humiliated , Iris ' mates immediately stepped forward , their expressions grim . " Apologize to Iris , Snow ! " " Yeah ! Iris was talking to you . Who else in this tribe even bothers with you ? She's the only one kind enough to say a word to you ! " 2/4 13:04 Tue , Dec 30 GD Chapter 4 He Actually Defended the Ogre ?! 079 +10 Free Coins Kind ? Ardenia sneered inwardly . You all come to my doorstep just to mock me , and you call yourselves kind ?

She was about to snap back when a sudden wave of pressure burst through the air - an overwhelming aura radiating from a Level 8 therian . The therians watching nearby gasped , their faces flushing red under the weight of it . Iris let out a strangled sob , pointing at Tobias with tears in her eyes . " You'd hurt us - just to protect her ? " Tobias didn't even glance at her . His gaze remained fixed on the roast duck in Ardenia's hands . Iris ' mates stiffened , their pride wounded . " Tobias , don't you think you've gone too far ? It was just an argument between females .

Why release your pressure over something so petty ? " " Really ? " Tobias ' voice was lazy , almost bored . " You , too , know it's just an argument between females , huh ? What exactly were you all doing a moment ago then ? " His tone was calm , but it hit like a whip . The males ' faces burned with embarrassment . None of them had expected Tobias to actually side with Ardenia - the tribe's ugliest , most despised female . Red - eyed and seething , Iris turned on her heel and stormed off . Of course , everyone in the tribe knew what her outburst was really about .

Once , the chieftain had planned for three of Ardenia's mates - Tobias , Vesper , and another high - ranked therian - to be bonded with Iris instead . But Ardenia , the chieftain's own daughter , had thrown tantrums , cried , and even tried to kill herself until the chieftain finally caved . After all , Tobias and the others were some of the tribe's strongest males ; better to keep that strength " in the family ." Later , using the same shameless tricks , Ardenia had also claimed Niall , the fox , and Calder , the merfolk . Truth be told , Ardenia hadn't always been this grotesque .

Years ago , she'd just been plain and soft - looking . But over time , she'd grown fatter , uglier , and worse - she'd started to smell . The stench alone could ruin an appetite . Even her father , the chieftain , had lost patience with her . A daughter who couldn't keep her mates , who made a fool of him before the tribe - what was there left to be proud of ? " Thanks , Ardenia said quietly . She honestly hadn't expected Tobias to step in for her . Based on the original Ardenia's memories , all her mates had hated her to the core . " What's there to thank me for ?

" Tobias replied without emotion . " You're still my female . If they insult you , they're slapping me in the face ." That , of course , was his real reason . Ardenia raised a brow , then handed him the roast duck . " A whole one ? " He blinked in surprise . " You're not eating dinner ? " 3/4 13:04 Tue , Dec 30 GO Chapter 4 He Actually Defended the Ogre ?! 079 +10 Free Coins She gave a small , bitter smile . " Look at my size . Do I need dinner ? You helped me out - just take it .

" With that , she picked up a piece of beast hide , wrapped it around herself , and headed toward the river , leaving Tobias staring after her with a strange look in his eyes . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.