Surrounded by Five Beast Lords novel Chapter 85

from your Spatial Realm. Dory: Rafe asked, trying to keep his

wpice steady.

“Mm-hmm.” Dora replied, taking a sip of her porridge My Spatial Realna is pretty uneque

Unique? That’s putting it mildly! Rafe thought

He’d always figured he was just a worthless guy paired up with a defective female, but now it felt like he wasn’t the only with secrets in this family.

“Rafe, what’s wrong? Not to your taste?” Dora’s voice pulled him back to reality.

Rafe snapped out of it and gave her a polite smile. “I just didn’t expect…. such a feast, and it’s so delicious.

“Just a regular meal,” Dora replied.

She sat down across from him. “Eat up. You’re still recovering, and you need to replenish your crystal energy. Who knows, maybe you’ll heal up in time,” she added.

You call this a regular meal?’ Rafe thought, a bit taken aback.

He picked up a pancake from his plate. The outside was crispy, the inside soft, with that savory aroma and just the perfect hint of salt.

He couldn’t help but look at Elmer. “Did you make this?”

“Yep!” Elmer swallowed his food and lifted his chin proudly. “Dora taught me! She said having this with porridge for breakfast keeps you warm and cozy!”

Dora ladled out a bowl of porridge for Rafe. “I told you, I’m here to take care of you. With me around, you’ll never have to worry about food or drink.”

“Thanks,” Rafe said as he took the bowl. His fingertips accidentally touched Dora’s hand, and both of them froze for a second.

Breakfast wrapped up in a delicate, unspoken atmosphere between them.

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Rafe realized that besides the shock from the food, the way everyone interacted in this family was pretty fascinating.

Clive was the quietest, but he had the strongest presence.

He always seemed to know what Dora needed before she even asked, whether it was handing her a tissue, refilling her porridge, or opening the window for some fresh air.

It was clear he and Dora were definitely together. The way they moved around each other was almost like they could read each other’s minds.

Elmer was the most enthusiastic, always circling Dora like a loyal puppy, never straying far from her side.

But there was nothing physical between them yet; one could see the longing in Elmer’s eyes, but he always restrained himself.

Lioren stayed in his beast form. With his Level 5 supernatural ability, no matter how badly he was hurt, he could always shift

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Jumon few***unless he just didn’t want to

And since Lioren wax always in beast form, it was obvious he and Dorahade gotten physical at all.

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Dora acted friendly toward him, but always kept things just a bit formal between

Is she a little shy and bashful? Rafe wondered

I always thought she only kept that polite distance with ine, since I’m just her contract beast mate he mused.

“Alright, now that we’re all full, let’s get down to business,” Dora said.

Dora’s voice snapped Rafe out of his thoughts.

“The wet season is expected to arrive in about ten days, but the government says it could come even sooner, Dora explained.

“Instead of just lounging around at home,” Dora’s eyes sparkled, “why don’t we head to the training zone, bunt some alien beasts, stock up on supplies, and let you guys burn off all that extra energy”

She finished the sentence with a sly, knowing smile.

Rafe paused for a moment. “The training zone has been pretty active with alien beasts lately. It’s a good opportunity. But He glanced at Dora. “Are you coming too?”

“Of course,” Dora said, lifting her chin. “If I don’t go, where are you guys going to stash all the resources you hunt down?”

She looked around at the four males. “So, any suggestions on which zone we should hit?”

Rafe spoke up, picking up the thread naturally.

“If we’re not short on supplies for now, I’d say we should consider heading to Zone 32.

“It’s labeled as a high-risk area, but recent reports show the alien beasts there max out at Level 6, with most being mutated alien beast at Level 5 or below. With our family’s current strength and gear, we can handle it.”

He paused, his blue eyes sweeping over everyone present.

“Clive’s got Moderate Level 5 with a dual-type supernatural ability, Lioren’s at Primary Level 5 with a dual-type supernatural ability, Elmer’s at Pinnacle Level 4 with a dual-type supernatural ability. I’m only at Primary Level 4, but I’ve got plenty of battle experience.

Γ’

“As long as we play it smart, the risk is manageable.”

Elmer’s eyes

lit

“The crystal cores in high-risk zones are top-notch, and the stuff there is way

rarer!”

Lioren flicked his tail, a thoughtful look flashing in his amber eyes. ‘Zone 32, huh? I remember something about that from my recent investigations…”

Clive kept his expression neutral, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

There had been some buzz about Zone 32 recently, and he had actually been planning to send someone to scope

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Rafe dropped another bombshell. “But here’s the real kicker: according to reliable sources, there have been signs of a small crystal source vein found in Zone 32 recently.

we could make a direct deal with the government”

tel vote wein Dota erhged, her voice full of surprise

Her eyes ht up instantly, the kind of reaction only a true merchant has when they smell a huge business of Trading with

ment. Rafe, are you sure this info is legit?”

opportunity.

Rafe leaned casually against the table, his blue eyes glinting with shrewdness. “Even though I’ve stepped down, my inrel

will intact.

“The info is pretty solid, about eighty percent reliable”

“But he shifted gears. “Zone 32 is definitely dangerous. Level 6 alien beasts are rare, but packs of Level 5 beasts are not

uncommon.”

Clive set down his glass, his dark eyes sweeping over Rafe. “Risk and reward go hand in hand.

“If there really is a crystal source vein, it’s worth taking the risk.”

His tone stayed calm, but inside, he was already calculating. The Blackflame Trading Guild had recently been hit with rumors about smuggling crystal source veins.

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