The Villainess Redeems Herself, The Beast Husbands are in a Daily Love Battle-Chapter 158 - 58: The Taste of Freedom

The surrounding villagers also bowed their heads, silent and speechless, no one dared to look at her.

She knew in her heart that the only guilty thing she had done was quietly giving Selene a bowl of medicine she had prepared after Selene was matched with Caleb.

The dosage was a bit heavy, and the amount was quite harsh, but no one discovered it all these years, right?

She always thought that this matter had long been forgotten.

The medicine was just meant to prevent pregnancy, that’s all.

Now she has given birth, hasn’t she?

The child is already in her arms, indicating the effects of the medicine had long disappeared or never worked.

But why did it come to light at this moment?

"I wonder why Your Majesty summoned me?"

Her dark skin clung tightly to the cold, damp floor of the dungeon.

But everyone present was a Beastman, with vision far superior to ordinary folks, especially at night.

Anyone could see she was scared out of her wits, even her breathing was intermittent.

She panickedly avoided the gaze from above, not daring to look anyone in the eye.

Out of the corner of her eye, she immediately spotted Selene in the cell.

Her whole body trembled, and her pupils contracted suddenly.

"Why are you locked up here?"

She remembered clearly that Selene had already married, living a stable life.

How did she end up in a place like this?

Though it’s the future Interstellar World, this dungeon was quite old-fashioned, completely retaining the traditional design.

Enclosed with thick iron bars, the floor covered with straw, and a pile of moldy mats in the corner.

It’s said that prisoners in Beast Form feel more comfortable in such places.

After all, their wild nature is still present, and iron bars and straw provide some familiar scent.

Selene let out a bitter laugh, spreading her hands.

"You think I’m living gloriously out there? You think marrying Caleb means a good life? You’re wrong, I’m worse off than you."

Their familiarity prompted Shaun to chime in.

He crossed his arms, squinting and sizing up the two of them.

"You seem quite close, so why did she harm you? Poison you? That’s not something a friend would do."

"What poison?"

Claire looked bewildered, her brows furrowed, eyes full of confusion.

The more she looked at Selene, the more she felt sympathy for her, covered in blood, clothes in tatters, tears still glistening on her face.

But why was she captured anyway?

She clearly did nothing outrageous, at most preventing pregnancy.

Now she couldn’t hide it anyway, at most Selene couldn’t have children, that’s all.

As a female too, if worst comes to worst, she wouldn’t mind bearing children for Selene.

She gritted her teeth, finally mustering the courage to speak.

"Your Majesty, please investigate clearly. Those are just herbs casually picked in the wild, how can commoners afford medical treatment? They rely on self-studying to treat injuries and illnesses, and in time, they get the hang of it."

She cautiously glanced at the Empress’s cold eyes.

She swallowed and continued, "I just... added a few ingredients for sterilization... I thought... it wouldn’t matter..."

"Outrageous!"

The Empress yelled.

She suddenly stood, her aura exploding.

Everyone immediately fell to their knees, trembling.

Even Princess Kate did not dare stand, dropping heavily to her knees.

Only Selene remained upright, her back straight.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Everyone’s gaze quietly fell on her.

Finally, she sensed the oppressive silence and reluctantly bent her knees.

She was used to strutting around at home, pampered by her parents, accommodated by servants.

Everyone had to call her "Miss," never needing to bow to anyone.

Who would’ve thought she’d end up kneeling here in the gilded hall?

Claire knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

She couldn’t understand why the Empress was so furious.

She was only carrying out her usual duties, ordered to care for several Beast Husbands.

Preparing medicines, arranging daily routines, what was wrong with that?

But this time, she’d crossed an unbreakable line, and became the target of scorn.

"Fertility is the sacred right given by the Beast God to females, the foundation of lineage continuation! Who are you to arbitrarily strip others of the opportunity of motherhood? You are desecrating divine will, trampling on justice!"

Eyes wide in anger, her trembling finger pointed at Claire.

"No further trial is needed."

"Execute on the spot."

"As you command."

The Eagle Guard responded.

The sound of metal grinding was particularly piercing in the silence.

The black muzzle of the gun was aimed at Claire’s head.

Claire was terrified, crawling forward desperately.

She cried so hard she could hardly breathe, her voice breaking.

"Your Majesty, spare me! I was wrong, I know I was wrong! I can change, I can make amends! Please give me another chance... I will serve you loyally for life!"

She looked tearfully at Selene, her vision blurred.

"Now that you have a child, I am willing to get pregnant by the remaining beast husbands and pass down the lineage... as long as you speak a word, Your Majesty will listen to you... please save me..."

Selene replied coldly, her voice calm.

"I do not accept."

She slowly stood up.

"Back then, when you poisoned me, I discovered it but did not pursue it. Remembering our past connection, I only considered it a misunderstanding. But you became even more aggressive, repeatedly sabotaging in secret, even trying to ruin my child. Betrayal like this is unpardonable. Your Majesty, this person has ceased to be my sister long ago. I ask you to punish her severely according to the law."

Claire glared at her fiercely, her eyes full of venom.

"Are you really this heartless? I am your closest sister! We grew up together, ate together, lived together. When you were sick, I stayed by your bed for three days and nights! For all these years, you haven’t come back to see me, and now when they want to kill me, you won’t say a word on my behalf? Is your heart made of stone?"

The bullet clicked into the chamber, a clear metallic clash echoing through the hall.

This sound tugged at Selene’s heart suddenly.

As vividly as if it was yesterday.

The last shot was fired by Caleb himself.

Claire ceased her cries, and a moment before the gunshots, her eyes flipped, pupils rolled back, passing out instantly.

The Empress rubbed her temples, an expression of deep fatigue on her brows.

"Alright, since she harmed you, you can deal with her as you see fit."

She raised her eyes, her gaze like a torch fixed on Selene.

"I trust you for now. But if after you give birth to another child, you fail to uphold the promise to assist Kate Windsor, then don’t blame me for showing no mercy. My patience is never boundless."

Selene’s eyes warmed up, tears streaming down.

She bowed her head, her shoulders trembling slightly.

She had finally endured through it.

Now she just wanted to take a breath.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

She lifted Claire, who had reverted to her original form, step by step out of the dark dungeon.

Finally, she walked onto the last step, greeted by a fresh night breeze.

She lifted her face, took a deep breath.

"What a pleasure, the taste of freedom."