Exiled Villainess: They Threw Me Out, Now Every Beastman Wants Me novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: How to Win Influence by Not Banishing an Idiot

Kiri’s mouth dropped.

At first, she thought she had heard wrong, but with how everyone else looked shocked too, she had heard Tera’s words clearly.

Why would that shiftless thing defend Feron?!

Kiri’s claws dug into her palms.

She had just made a show of abandoning him. If he stayed, he would clearly no longer want to be on her side.

Even worse, if his memories returned, he could go and prattle to the leader about how she had convinced him to go to the shiftless one’s shelter.

It would be his word against hers. But even if she denied it, the suspicion would be there.

And she did not want that.

Feron needed to go.

"Leader," Kiri blurted out, pressing a hand to her chest. "I understand her kindness. It is truly admirable, but is it wise to keep him here? After what he wanted to do to her?"

She let her voice crack on the last word, her eyes glistening with practiced concern.

"If you will not banish him for her sake, then at least do it for the safety of the clan. I do not—"

"Kiri."

Xavi’s voice cut through her performance like a claw through leaves. He wasn’t even looking at her. His golden eyes were fixed on Tera with confusion and concern.

"Explain," Xavi said quietly. "Why would you defend him?"

Ermin stepped forward, his tail lashing. "You don’t have to do this. He doesn’t deserve your mercy."

Tera’s gaze softened when she looked at the two beast men, but there was steel behind it. "I am not defending him. I’m trying to be practical."

"Practical?" Ermin’s voice rose slightly. "He tried to—"

"I know what he tried to do." Tera’s voice was steady, but there was a cold edge to it that made several clan members go still. "Believe me, I know."

Feron whimpered from where he was still kneeling on the ground, his face streaked with tears and dirt.

[Host?]

[What is your plan here?]

Tera didn’t immediately answer, she just stared at Feron.

Looking at him already was disgusting, but Kiri had given her a lovely opportunity by wanting to throw him away so she wouldn’t get in trouble.

But there was a secondary reason why she was hesitating.

All the females were pregnant—with the exception of Kiri, of course. There were shelters that still needed building, and a farm that still required tending. And even with the additional month extension, her task still had a deadline.

Every pair of hands mattered. Even this one.

And she would not feel guilty working him to the bone as punishment.

If anything, he would be grateful to Tera for helping him not get banished.

Tera’s mind was already turning with all the ways she would make Kiri uncomfortable.

The silly beast female wasn’t the only one who knew how to scheme.

Xavi frowned. "Tera—"

Tera turned to face Xavi fully, touching his arm.

"Please, reconsider. I want to create necessary things for the clan, especially the shelters, and there are not many of us. I am not saying he gets off without punishment. He should face a severe one rather than be banished."

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