Women

Chapter 036 Women

From a cheerful attitude full of jokes, Ezra immediately showed authority that showed her serious attitude.

Knowing the change in Ezra's attitude. Anindira and Zia immediately listened attentively without any objection.

''We women have advantages... Being the main priority both individually and in groups. Women are protected and always given attention to what our needs are. That's all because women are very valuable and irreplaceable. Without women, a Clan could be destroyed. Not a legend or a myth. What happened in the past became a trauma for other Clans that still survive today...''

Ezra gave valuable advice to the two young girls who were still raw.

''But don't get me wrong!'' Ezra exclaimed, giving a stern warning with a flash of sharp eyes staring.

''Even though we are the main priority and irreplaceable. It doesn't mean that men bow down to women. If that were the case, then there would be no looters and kidnappers of women. Therefore, we must remain vigilant and know ourselves. Men are not afraid of the absence of women. But they suppress their selfishness to appreciate and respect us women so that we can live comfortably together. Therefore, do not be fooled by the kindness and attention they give. Because, like them, they devote all their abilities to taking care of us. So we must not lose. We also have to maintain balance in the household because women are the axis. Be careful, the more they are depressed, the selfishness that they have long suppressed can backfire on themselves and also on us who are involved in it.''

Anindira and Zia are still confused by Ezra's explanation. There are some parts that they have difficulty digesting.

Ezra smiled, seeing the innocence of the two young girls who were seriously listening to her advice.

''I know. You still have difficulty understanding it, but what you hear and know now is enough to be the basis of your knowledge to face the future that awaits at the end of your respective lives. If you experience difficulties in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Not just me. Other women who have gone through life before are always ready to help you. Because I am the same... when I am confused and don't understand, then I ask. There's nothing wrong with asking because, no matter what, it will end with our decision.''

''Okay,'' Zia and Anindira answered in unison, taking Ezra seriously.

They both knew that Ezra wasn't playing around with her words. Therefore, they listened and pondered carefully all of Ezra's advice just now. Ezra, who was already full of experience, gave advice to two young women who would soon be building their own households. She shared her experiences and also what she knew from women who were more senior than her.

''Um... Auntie, what do you mean by *Diamond, *Amethyst, I don't understand?!'' Anindira asked seriously.

''You don't know that either?!'' Ezra exclaimed in surprise, ''You really don't know?'' Ezra asked again. She was still confused and looked at Zia, asking for an explanation.

''No need to look at me. Now mom also knows how stupid she is,'' Zia answered casually.

Meanwhile, Anindira glanced at Zia in annoyance.

Zia shrugged again with a pout in response to Anindira's annoyance.

''Really?!'' Ezra was surprised to hear that, ''You don't know anything?''

Anindira was confused about how she would answer Ezra and Zia.

''My village was attacked, and I was taken here and there by my gang until I finally entered the forest and got separated. Then I was found by Kak Halvir. Previously, my parents hadn't had time to tell me anything...''

Anindira answered Ezra by making up a story but adjusting several points from several things she had heard. She spoke as briefly as possible, telling clichés so as not to attract too much attention.

Ezra was still surprised and confused. But she knew that Anindira had just lied. Even so, she tried to understand something from Anindira's side, who was in a foreign place without anyone she knew. Therefore, she didn't want to press her.

For this time, Ezra would let Anindira lie. Ezra was sure that one day after Anindira could trust her, she would tell her herself without being asked. Ezra's instincts as a woman, a mother, and also as a woman who was a companion to the village leader, told her that Anindira was a good girl.

''Um, that often happens. But you're safe now, so don't think about the bad things that have happened. Just live the present as it is...'' Ezra said kindly while gently patting Anindira's head.

Ezra explained several things about the level of the Beastman's power ranking to Anindira and Zia even though she was also understood. Occasionally, Anindira interacts, expressing her amazement at the power of beastmen that is beyond reason.

''So that's what the Forbidden Forest means?!'' replied Anindira, who had just found out what she was about to enter when she first set foot in this world.

''How is the Forbidden Forest, Anindira?!'' asked Zia curiously. She was very enthusiastic when she found out that Halvir brought Anindira from a place that was iconic for its gloom and danger.

''I don't know. I was just on the border, not inside it.''

''Yes. What was your impression even though it was only on the border...'' Zia pressed Anindira because of her curiosity.

''Cold... gloomy... scary... almost all of them describe something bad. I was lucky because Kak Halvir immediately took me away from there.''

''Hm, maybe... this is what is called a true pair who has been determined,'' said Ezra with a meaningful smile, making two teenage girls tilt their heads to look at Ezra.

''In this village, there are six Clans, but Halvir is the only one who is ranked *Sapphire. He even entered that level at a very young age. Ten years ago, Halvir entered the *Sapphire rank. With Halvir's rise to *Sapphire, he would automatically solidify his position as the highest leader. Many elders urged him and so did Mischa. However, Halvir was not interested in those things at all. Halvir had a difficult personality. But that didn't mean he couldn't be talked to. It's just that his strong aura made people feel more intimidated. Therefore, those at a lower level would feel uncomfortable. That was one of the reasons why Halvir avoided other people so that the people around him could be comfortable. Which indirectly gave the impression that he was distancing himself and closing himself off from his surroundings,'' said Ezra, with a calm expression.

Anindira listened seriously because it was all about Halvir. The more she found out, the more Anindira's eyes sparkled, adding to her admiration for Halvir.

''That's why Halvir is the best choice. He has acknowledged you as his future mate,'' Ezra sincerely congratulated Anindira because Halvir chose her, ''Anindira, women will be in danger if their pairs are weak.''

Anindira frowned with a pitiful face in response to Ezra's words that seemed to discriminate against someone based on their level of strength.

''It is a dilemma amidst limitations. Both the limitations of women and also the limitations of descendants, the next generation. But it is a decision that must be taken even though it is difficult. Weak men will almost never get a mate in their entire lives. Because that decision must be taken if they want a safe household and women to be protected. Weak men will find it difficult to maintain their families... there are too many factors that threaten the existence of women in this world.''

''Poor them...'' said Anindira sympathetically.

''Natural selection is very cruel. But we must still face it if we want to survive...''

Ezra again explained how difficult it is for a household with women in it. Because if the men in the family are weak, women will easily be taken by force. Not to mention if there is a sudden invasion from a village that has lost all its women or from a destructive Clan that likes to loot villages and rob women. Not only that. A man must be strong to be able to enter the Forbidden Forest and take *Amber. Every household with women in it must have enough *Amber. It is absolutely necessary to maintain the condition of a woman's body.

''That's why we understand Halvir's decision to entrust you to us because he is pressed for time... Your clothing needs, winter food preparations, and *Amber. All of that must be provided by him immediately before winter enters. Do you understand now?'' asked Ezra, adding her words while stroking Anindira's hair.

Anindira finally realized and could better understand how difficult it is to live in this world.

In this world, being strong is absolute. Anindira is very grateful, the man who declared himself to be her spouse is Halvir, the strongest man in the village.

They continued to talk and joke, playing around in the meadow until it was almost time for the next meal.

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