Harem Multiverse Challenge

Ch 77. Ladies First

Bree and I walk through the dense forest, our steps crunching on the thick layer of fallen leaves. The trees loom over us like ancient sentinels, their branches creating a dark, eerie canopy that seems to swallow up all sound.

"You know, some people think Zhenaria is dangerous," Bree says, breaking the silence. "That there are monsters and bandits roaming the forests. But most of the people there haven't been to other kingdoms to see that it's the same pretty much everywhere you go."

I nod, wondering if she’s trying to tell me something more or just to continue making idle conversation. As we continue down the winding path, a feeling of unease creeps over me, mostly because of the silence.

The forest isn't empty. It's full of animals that live here, hidden from the view of humans. They are quiet because they can sense when someone intrudes upon their domain.

Suddenly, there’s a rustling in the bushes. Bree stops in her tracks, and I follow suit. Before we know it, a group of men—