Nam's words were filled with conviction, loyalty, and humility. It even made him seem a little holy, but I felt sorrow from the bottom of my heart as I watched from the side.
Compared to the human race, the hierarchy of the monster race was so strict that it was almost unimaginable.
Since ancient times, the human race had the idea that 'generals and ministers have no class'. However, for the monster race, their bloodline is already determined from the moment they are born. Their future achievements can be seen at a glance. That's why a small and weak race like the dog-headed men have already accepted their status after generations of accumulation. They have already regarded themselves as slaves to the noble monster race. Not to mention the thought of rebelling, if they lacked even the slightest bit of loyalty, they would feel that it was blasphemy.
Nam wanted to continue brainwashing me, but after seeing that I didn't respond, he finally lost interest in preaching. He walked to the side and opened a simple wardrobe made of pear wood. He took out a black robe and a chain with an iron hoop from inside.
I had never seen Nam wear this robe before. As for the iron hoop, I didn't know what it was. I also didn't know why he suddenly took out these two items.
Before I could ask, Nam quickly put on the robe and tied the chain with the iron hoop around his body like a belt.
The iron hoop, which was almost the size of his head, hung on his legs. It was heavy and looked very strange.
While I was sizing it up, Nam had a joyful expression. He called out to me, "Duo Ji, do you think I look good in this?"
I had to say that the dog-headed men's aesthetic standards were far from that of the human race. It was evident from the fact that Nam was the most handsome man in Green Water Village.
However, Nam's body was well-built and his figure could be considered tall and straight.
Although the black robe was a little transparent, it didn't seem inappropriate on Nam.
It was just that the iron hoop hanging on his legs seemed a little out of place.
I looked at it without saying a word. Nam walked towards me with large strides. The iron hoop on his legs clanked against the iron chain. It was extremely loud in the night.
Nam walked in front of me in a few steps and asked the same question again with a proud expression.
His appearance was really comical. I couldn't help but grin. He seemed to have misunderstood my laughter and his face became even more smug. He twirled around and continued, "I told you, I, Nam, am tall and handsome. I will definitely win the hearts of many girls in this mariachi outfit."
After spinning a few rounds, Nam seemed to be a bit dizzy. He collapsed and sat down. He looked at the black robe he was wearing and then looked at what I was wearing. He then said, "Duo Ji, you don't have a marijuana-colored robe right? How about I ask grandma to make one for you tomorrow?"
This kind of clothing was slightly rough and transparent. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to wear it, so I quickly waved my hand to refuse. Nam suddenly thought of something and explained with a smile, "You don't know, but tomorrow is our Green Water Village's quinquennial wife-choosing convention. All males above the age of 16 and females above the age of 12 must participate.
At that time, all the men would have to wear mariachi clothing. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to choose the woman they liked.
This dress was left behind by my father. I was the only child in the family, so my grandmother let me wear my father's Mariachi dress to attend the wife-choosing ceremony.
However, I remember that we still have some fabric at home. I can ask grandma to make one for you.
You don't know, but the girls in our Green Water Village are all as beautiful as flowers. I guarantee that you won't be able to find your way home. "
As he said that, Nam excitedly swallowed his saliva. I, on the other hand, didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Half beastmen are naturally lascivious. Nam's expression was considered normal, but for me to wear this kind of black robe to attend this kind of ceremony, I really couldn't accept it.
Seeing that I rejected it again, Nam's expression was a bit dejected. He seemed to know that he couldn't change my mind, so he didn't try to persuade me anymore. He only picked up the iron hoop at his crotch and played with it with his head down.
When I first saw the iron chain and hoop, I felt that it was strange. Now that I saw Nam's actions, I couldn't help but ask.
Seeing that I took the initiative to ask, Nam became happy again. He continuously waved the iron hoop in front of me and said with a smile, "This thing has many uses. You'll know when you see it tomorrow."
It seemed that Nam didn't intend to tell me at this time, so I didn't ask any more questions. After chatting with him for a while, I climbed onto the bed and fell asleep.
The night passed uneventfully. When I woke up the next morning, I realized that Nam was no longer in the room. I got up from the bed and was about to leave when the door was suddenly pushed open. The person who came in was wearing a black robe with an iron hoop hanging from his crotch. It was Nam, who was dressed the same as last night.
He excitedly walked in. Seeing that I was already awake, he didn't say anything and just pulled me out of the courtyard.
After exiting the courtyard, Nam's speed slowed down. Only then did I realize that other than the black robe he was wearing, he wasn't wearing any other clothes.
His attire made me startled and I couldn't help but frown.
Nam seemed to notice my gaze and stopped in his tracks. He raised his head and stuck out his chest, showing off to me. "How is it? Am I tall and sturdy?"
Nam's body was sturdy, so his figure was naturally indescribable. What made me speechless wasn't this.
Last night, I noticed that the black robe was slightly translucent. I didn't think that Nam would come out wearing only this robe. You have to know that besides the head that symbolizes their race, the body structure of a half-beast was no different from a human's.
Wearing this black robe, I couldn't see anything from afar. However, when I got closer, I could see all of his organs.
This damned custom of the kobold was really incomprehensible. I knew that it was useless to persuade him, so I could only avert my gaze and ask Nam what he was going to do so early in the morning.
Nam was in a state of excitement, so he naturally couldn't see the discomfort on my body. He only grinned and told me that the wife selection ceremony was going to be held today. He had already made preparations and would immediately bring me there.
Originally, I was curious about this wife selection ceremony, but after seeing Nam's attire, I could already imagine what kind of scene this so called 'wife selection ceremony' would be.
I was about to reject Nam, but before I could open my mouth, there was a sudden drumming sound from the east side of the village.
Hearing this sound, Nam's expression immediately became excited. He shouted to me, "It's going to start. Duo Ji, let's hurry over."
After saying that, he didn't care about my struggling hand and pulled me towards the source of the sound.
Along the way, there were many kobold men wearing the same attire. They were also hurrying forward like us. Everyone had a happy smile on their faces, just like Nam.
Sprinting all the way, we quickly arrived at the village entrance with the other kobold men.
Nam finally stopped. As he panted, he pointed at a pond in front of us and said to me, "This is the venue for the wife selection ceremony."
I had only been in Green Water Village for a few days. Moreover, I had been running between Nam's house and the village chief's house, so I naturally hadn't been here before.
The pond in front of me was only a few meters wide. There weren't any weeds or water sources around it. It seemed that it was specially dug for today's ceremony.
Behind the pond, there was a temporary high stage. On the high stage, there were two large drums. Two robust kobolds stood beside the drums. They held an unknown beast's leg bone in their hands and rhythmically beat the drums.
With the support of the drums, it looked a little more solemn.
As the drumming became more hurried, more and more kobold men in black robes gathered at the place.
The originally spacious venue seemed to be crowded at this moment.
After the last drumstick fell, the village chief, who was wearing a white robe and a tall hat, slowly walked onto the high stage.
After he stood still, he pressed his hands down. The kobold men below the stage instantly stopped and raised their heads to look at the village chief, waiting for him to speak.
The village chief wore a benevolent smile. After everyone quieted down, he didn't waste any time and directly announced the start of the wife selection ceremony.
Following his announcement, the hurried drumming resounded again. The group of kobold men, including Nam, instantly started celebrating like crazy. Only I stood among them, and I seemed to be out of place.