New Environment

Chapter 032 New Environment

''Zia, Anindira, let's eat!'' Mischa called.

The Village Chief came to pick them up and took them down one by one.

Zia's family had gathered together. They all gathered together downstairs, in front of the campfire. Zia sat beside her father. Then next to her father appeared a woman who was definitely Zia's mother.

''Wow, that's Zia's mother?! No wonder she is the village chief's partner. Even though she is a woman, she looks dignified. Maturity and wisdom are clearly visible from her aura...'' Anindira muttered in her heart, ''She is not only very similar to Zia. Caramel hair and hazel eyes. But, her face. She can be called Zia's older sister rather than her mother.''

Zia's mother's appearance is not very different from Zia's. Her skin is dry and looks dull and rough. Her hair is oily and sticks together in a tangled clump. But, her smile is beautiful with clean white teeth.

''You're Anindira?'' Zia's mother asked, ''Mischa told me, Halvir brought you.''

Zia's mother greeted Anindira very friendly.

''Yes, nice to meet you...'' Anindira replied very friendly and smiled.

''Hope you feel at home with us. I'm Ezra, Zia's mother,'' Ezra introduced herself along with her spouse who was also sitting next to her, ''This is Ruvi, he's also like Mischa. They both come from the Jaguar Clan.''

''I'm Ruvi, from the Jaguar Clan. Hope you feel at home here, Anindira...'' Ruvi greeted. He introduced himself friendly.

Ruvi looked like an adult man in his mid-thirties. Black hair, a handsome face, and had an aura similar to Mischa. Maybe because of that, they could get along with the same woman.

The sight of Ezra's family looked strange in Anindira's eyes.

A woman was flanked by two men who were her spouses. Not to mention, there was a man with curly brown hair type C2 with bright and clear *Emerald eyes. He looked the same age as Halvir. Handsome and young with a sturdy body that looked bigger than Halvir. He was seen taking care of four bears the size of toddlers.

There were two more people who were busy preparing food. Their faces were similar to each other. As if showing that they were siblings. They both had blonde hair and *Emerald eyes but, the color of their eyes was thicker and darker than the man who was taking care of the bears. Like most men in this world, they also looked handsome with a muscular, dashing appearance.

''Anindira, that's Koza. He's with our four cute and naughty children.''

Ezra introduced her other spouses.

''I'm Koza, from the Bear Clan. The third spouse of Ezra. These are our children. They are naughty but when they grow up they will be tough men...'' Koza introduced himself and proudly introduced his children, ''Brynjar, Cala, Cleon, Herleif... They are only three years old,'' Koza continued to introduce his children one by one.

Anindira was shocked with a stiff body. She was surprised to hear that the four bears in front of her were toddlers born between two humans, Ezra and Koza. Of course, that made her mind wander, making various fantasy speculations with several kinds of strange thoughts playing in her brain now.

''I am Axel, from the Tiger Clan. I have only been Ezra's spouse for six years...'' Axel introduced himself while continuing to prepare food.

''I am Kaj, the same as him, I am also from the Tiger Clan. We are cousins, from our father's side. I have only been Ezra's spouse for five years...'' Kaj continued to introduce himself to Anindira while continuing to help Axel cook.

That night was Anindira's first night without Halvir. She felt lonely but the friendliness of Ezra's family could calm her down a little. Together with Zia, Anindira, little by little, tried to understand what was happening in this world. Even though it was just meat that was grilled in a mediocre way, the togetherness of a family gathering together to enjoy dinner full of jokes and joy made Anindira's heart feel sad because she remembered her family.

''Anindira?'' asked Ezra, calling her with a questioning expression.

Ezra was a woman and a mother. Of course, she was sensitive to the changes seen in Anindira.

''Yes!'' answered Anindira in surprise when Ezra suddenly sat beside her and hugged her.

''Why?'' asked Ezra with a worried face, ''Are you sad?''

''Sorry for making you anxious. I was just thinking about my family. But it's okay... wait, I'll calm down again.''

Although Anindira smiled. But, Ezra could clearly see that Anindira's eyes looked lonely.

''I may not be able to fully understand the sadness in your heart. But at least we will try our best to make you not feel alone in a place that is quite foreign to you...'' said Ezra while stroking Anindira's head.

''Yes!'' exclaimed Zia, joining the conversation, ''Anindira, Mom is right. We are already friends, don't be sad anymore! We will play together starting today...'' Zia added with her cheerful demeanor.

''Um,'' Anindira nodded, ''I know, thank you...''

Anindira sincerely thanked them for their hospitality.

''Losing family and people we know is indeed hard. But, don't get stuck in the past. Even though this is a new environment for you, being patient and continuing to fight to do your best will bring you to something new that is good. Anindira, you have indeed lost your family. But hopefully, you can make your own family and live happily in this village,'' Mischa said softly and sincerely, also paying attention to Anindira.

''Mischa is right,'' Ruvi said, encouraging Anindira, ''You must be able to find your happiness!''

''Of course, uncle.''

Anindira answered with her eyes that had returned to showing enthusiasm with her lips smiling widely.

Anindira's fear of strangers who would accommodate her disappeared with the hospitality that Ezra's family showed sincerely. Joking while enjoying dinner made Anindira happy. She could enjoy being together even though they were people Anindira had just met.

No wonder Mischa could become the village head. His character is calm with a warm, firm authority. Mischa's family is very harmonious. They are close to each other. Although sometimes it seems that every spouse wants to monopolize Ezra. But that's just the spice of a household in the world of beasts, otherwise they are very close. No matter how they fight, they still respect Mischa and Ruvi, who are seniors in the household hierarchy. Not just a gimmick, but they all sincerely love the four bear cubs and also Zia. The sight of stepchildren and stepfathers. They and their children can live together peacefully.

A household with five men sharing a woman. Similar to the legend of the puppet show in one of the areas in Anindira's world. Who would have thought that Anindira would enter a fantasy world?

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