[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer":3,"chapter-netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-33":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Netori Harem: New life as a hunter and gatherer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},217819,488,"Chapter 33: Mate?","netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>Luke arrived at the chief’s house and saw Gary deep in conversation with a stranger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they noticed him, the chief turned toward Luke and said, \"He’ll be working with you. His name is Larry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry immediately tensed up. \"Just as an observer,\" he quickly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went on to explain, \"I’ll stay at the top of the house. If anything goes wrong, I’ll blow the horn to warn you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke crossed his arms and studied the man. Thick arms, solid build, plenty of scars that spoke of real experience... and yet he was saying this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just an observer?\" Luke asked, one eyebrow raised. \"You look like someone who’s more used to being in the middle of the fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gary gave a tired eye-roll. \"An incident took away whatever courage he had left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" Larry shot back. \"At least I showed up to help. That’s more than most of the others can say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke let out a quiet sigh. \"Fine. Just make sure you cover all the hot spots where we could get ambushed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gary gave a short nod. \"That’s exactly what I’ve been telling him. Oh — and the chief’s wife asked for you. She wants to see you. Better go meet her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke fought hard to keep the grin off his face. The chief’s wife was actually summoning him herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t waste a second. He turned and stepped inside the big house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things felt different this time. The usual bustle of guards was gone — probably because every able-bodied one had been sent to escort the chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deeper inside, near the main entrance, he spotted her: the familiar black-haired girl leaning casually against the doorframe, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her curious blue eyes locked onto him as she asked, \"I heard you’re guarding the door tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke remembered her instantly. Rhea, the chief’s daughter. A beautiful woman with a figure like that always left a lasting impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave her a faint smile. \"Rhea, right? Yeah, what about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows lifted at his casual tone, but she didn’t seem to mind. \"Aren’t you worried the same thing that happened last night might happen again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke let out a low hum. \"I’m honestly confused what I did to earn your concern, young lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed, but the flush creeping across her cheeks gave away her embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I’m worried about you?\" she shot back. \"I’m just trying to figure out if it’s pride or plain foolishness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke shrugged. \"Either way, I’m getting paid. So yeah, it’s worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhea rolled her eyes and turned away. \"Come inside. Mother wants to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With pleasure, he thought to himself, stepping into the chief’s house for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the simpler homes around it, this one opened into a wide sitting area right past the entrance. A tiger skin served as a rug, a sturdy wooden table sat in the center, and low seats were arranged around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhea guided him to one of the seats. He settled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a familiar black-haired woman entered the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore something different today — a thin white one-piece that clung to her curves in a way that felt almost dangerous. The sway of her thick waist as she walked... damn, she was stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her red lips curved in a faint, knowing smile. Her dark hair was pulled into a loose bun that rested over one shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat down across from him and crossed her legs with effortless grace. Luke couldn’t stop himself from murmuring, \"You have quite the personality, lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roxanne chuckled softly. \"What exactly do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The way you dress, the way you carry yourself... it’s impressive.\" He meant every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roxanne looked momentarily puzzled about which part had caught his eye, but his sincerity seemed to please her. She simply smiled and let the compliment settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quiet didn’t last long before she spoke again. \"I heard you’re going to guard the house tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke nodded. \"Yes, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roxanne let out a soft sigh, her expression dimming slightly. \"After what happened yesterday, I barely thought anyone would be willing to work for us again. But you, Luke... you keep surprising me with your courage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke leaned back a little. \"Well, Gary’s reward helps. There’s temptation there too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roxanne nodded. \"Yes, I heard about that. And I promise you — if you succeed tonight, I’ll reward you with something more than what was promised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke’s grin widened. \"I’m already expecting something specific from you, lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roxanne raised an eyebrow, surprised. \"Oh? You asked me to teach you about the farm before... and then everything happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke hummed thoughtfully. \"I’ll tell you what I want once I succeed. Just know it’ll be something worth waiting for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because one way or another, he was determined to end up in her bed someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he wrapped up his chat with that walking wet dream, Luke stepped out of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was dipping low, almost touching the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he crossed the perimeter, he spotted Dart. The guy had a sickle gripped in one hand and a massive hammer slung across his back like he was ready to screw up someone’s whole day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All set?\" Luke asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dart flashed a weak smile. \"Yeah... just had a hard time convincing my mate. She’s quite clingy you see, so it was tough convincing her that I would be fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke smirked. \"Sounds like you found yourself a good mate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dart laughed, scratching the back of his head. \"What about you, though? When are you finally gonna lock down a mate for yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not anytime soon,\" Luke said flatly. No official mate — that would chain him down and kill the fun. Right now he had a short list of women he still wanted to have a taste of, and he wasn’t about to sign up for a single partner just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So yeah, staying single and free to fuck around suited him perfectly for the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, I will go and check on my family first and then return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long eventful night awaited the two.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-05-29T11:32:58.683Z","2026-06-01T04:29:31.151Z",1,"novelbin.me","0b12c5fa5c0ab1905f6ffd0621adc4d7bbd745b62c200ab5638f80e181e33250","netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-34","netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-32",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnetori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-cover.jpg"]