Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

They had been together for many years, so she shouldn't have been nervous.

But the mature and steady male mate was completely different from this young, reckless boy before her.

Setting aside other technical issues, just in terms of service awareness and self- control, the young male was far behind. When he got serious, he didn't show any mercy.

Moreover, recently, he had been neglected by her, and he had probably built up plenty of energy.

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Nyx was so nervous that her fingers trembled slightly. Knowing she couldn't escape this, she still tried to delay. "Don't mess around, I have to go to the Ministry of Works tomorrow..."

She had promised the Minister of Works a big favor and arranged to begin some important tasks tomorrow. She had a lot to do, so she would be very busy.

Aurelius wanted to be considerate of her. But with his beloved right in front of him, seeing her in such a vulnerable state, he couldn't control himself.

He simply hugged her, and his breathing grew heavy.

You promised me, Nyx," he whispered as he kissed her neck and murmured in her ear, "You said you'd return to the palace."

"And," his tone took on a hint of grievance, "you were the one who started it..."

He had been holding back for so long.

Hearing him accuse her like this, Nyx felt guilty. She gave up struggling and raised her hand to cover her face.

If she had known that petting cats was a paid activity, she would have gone to pet the little wolf cub.

Although the little guy had grown a lot recently, and his fur wasn't as soft and smooth as the kitten's, he'd still happily let her pet him as long as she gave him a piece of jerky. At least she wouldn't have ended up losing herself.

It was as if Aurelius had seen through her thoughts. His jealousy flared up as he cupped her face, not letting her dodge. "Nyx, do you think that wolf is better than me? If you had to choose just one, who would you pick?"

He was asking about the wolf, but really, he was asking about the man.

Even though Erik was far away, he could still stir Nyx's heart, making his rival feel a sense of crisis.

Nyx thought this felt like a form of torture.

Under pressure, she finally gave in and repeatedly assured him that the kitten was the best in the world. "I'll choose you. I'll definitely choose you."

The sweet words came easily, but she had come to realize that she was just naturally a soft-hearted person. She couldn't let go of one thing and couldn't discard another.

Petting a cat was indeed one of life's greatest pleasures, but riding a lion and walking a wolf wasn't bad either. On a scorching summer day, some cool scales were just what she needed to beat the heat.

Aurelius could easily tell that Nyx was just soothing him.

He narrowed his eyes, ultimately unable to bring himself to force her to make a choice. He clenched his teeth and shifted to another field to regain some ground, releasing his frustration.

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In the setting sun, the half-grown wolf cub named Grayball took off, its four legs running wildly, like a gust of wind weaving. through the palace pathways, heading straight for the Golden Hall.

As it approached, it slowed its pace, holding a rabbit it had caught in its mouth. Though it was a wild beast with a face full of fur, there was a hint of pride in its expression.

"Oh dear..." Aron laughed with squinting eyes and stepped forward to greet it. "Grayball can catch rabbits now? Oh-alive,

too."

He reached out to take the rabbit, but Grayball turned its head away to avoid him. The wolf cub happily trotted along with its prize, wanting to deliver it to its favorite person.noveldrama

However, after running a few steps toward the bedroom, it suddenly froze, perked up its ears, and released the rabbit, letting it hop away. Its sharp teeth bared as it growled viciously.

Aron was too slow to react and watched helplessly as the wolf cub charged toward the bedroom in an aggressive stance.

"Don't, don't run around!" With danger imminent, Aron felt a chill run through his body. His adrenaline surged as he dashed forward, rolling and scrambling, and finally managed to pin Grayball down.

"My gosh." He sat on the floor, wiping his face in disbelief. "Don't worry, no one is hurting your master."

He thought, 'His Majesty loves the Empress dearly, so much so that she is held close to his heart, cherished and treated with

utmost care.

'But sometimes, he could be rather thoughtless... Otherwise, how would this protective wolf cub have heard the noise and mistakenly thought its master was suffering?'

Aron covered Grayball's ears with his hands, coaxing and reassuring it as he dragged it further away. Then he had someone bring a bowl of beef bones for it to chew on, trying to distract it.

He washed his hands and wiped his face with a handkerchief. Looking down at Grayball, who was half-heartedly gnawing on the bones, Aron decided he'd talk to Aurelius tomorrow.

Nyx was weak and couldn't handle rough treatment in bed.

Besides, if only one party found enjoyment while the other reluctantly endured, it would eventually affect their relationship over time.

Before Aron could find the right moment to give advice, the next morning, he received a task from Nyx first.

Nyx said, "Move my things out. Just find any palace; you can handle it."

Aron looked at her, her eyes red and her face full of anger, then glanced at Aurelius, who was lowering his head and pretending to be obedient but was secretly eyeing him warily. He swallowed nervously.

He thought, I'm just a weak, pitiful eunuch. This is a tough situation... Aurelius didn't make it difficult for his servant. He squatted down, transformed into

a kitten, and used all his charm to wear her down. Eventually, Nyx agreed not to move out.

As a result, for at least a month, he'd be kept away from the dragon bed.

If he didn't want to sleep outside, he'd have to settle for the small couch nearby.

After teaching her wayward mate a lesson, Nyx changed into a neat outfit and gracefully left.

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Her back looked elegant, but her slightly weary steps betrayed her.

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In a hurry, Nyx didn't even stop to eat in the palace. She just grabbed a meat pie from the imperial kitchen and ate it on her way. But when she arrived at the Ministry of Works, the officials were already at work.

Eyes followed her, either blatantly or subtly, making her the center of attention in an instant.

Minister Andy personally stepped forward to greet her.

Officially, Nyx was still just the general's wife, not a palace concubine, so Andy didn't perform the full kneeling ceremony, but he hesitated slightly in his choice of address.

"Just call me Nyx. "Nyx noticed his hesitation and offered the suggestion. When doing official business, she didn't want to be known as someone's woman.

Rather than saying she was the general's wife or Aurelius's woman, it was more accurate to say that both the general and Aurelius were her males.

The surrounding gazes were full of curiosity, many hiding hostility. Nyx remained calm, "Yesterday, regarding what we discussed, have you decided on the personnel for research and development?"

Those who could be involved in gunpowder research had to undergo strict selection to minimize the risk of the formula leaking. Each person's responsibilities would be limited to only part of the process, not the whole.

Andy nodded, signaling that a decision had been made.

But there was a hint of doubt on his face. "After thinking it over last night, I still feel

it's unreal... Is there really such a powerful thing in the world, like thunder and earth-shattering, capable of splitting mountains?"

These words caused a stir.

The officials at the Ministry of Works, who had been observing coldly, could no

longer remain seated. Right in front of Nyx, they began whispering among themselves.

"What's this? My ears can't be that bad, right?"

"What a big mouth."

"This isn't a teahouse; if you want a story, go find a storyteller."

"Tsk..."

"Are you going to invite a priest to perform a ritual?"

"Absurd. The Ministry of Works would never allow women to cause such a

ruckus."