Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 3

The thought of mental power awakening flashed through Nyx’s mind but was quickly forgotten.

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“Ms. Voss, your personal information has been uploaded to the system. From today, you’re officially a citizen of this empire. Whenever you need to verify your identity, just scan your iris,” the clerk explained.

Nyx accepted the bracelet–like device, called Intelligent Brain, and tapped it to check her profile. Her name, gender, age, height, weight, health score, and other information were all neatly displayed.

But then she noticed the section for her spouse’s information. It said “None“, and right next to it was a spouse applications counter, which was ticking up fast.

Nyx furrowed her brows and thought, ‘Is this thing broken? How could there be so many people applying to be my spouse?‘

“What’s with this number?” she asked, pointing at the screen.

The clerk said with a calm, almost rehearsed tone, “Since you don’t have a spouse, your profile is automatically set to accept applications from eligible unmarried males.

“You can choose one main consort and any secondary consorts you like. You’ll be their matron, and they’ll serve as your protectors, providing for your every need–housing, food, safety–everything. Their lives will be devoted to you.”

Nyx’s face instantly turned awkward, and she asked, “Is this… mandatory?”

The clerk sensed her displeasure and bowed in apology while explaining, “Not at all. The empire would never force a female to marry, I assure you. But for your safety, unmarried females are required to have at least three guardians.”

Apparently, most females ended up marrying their guardians anyway, but as long as it wasn’t a forced arrangement, Nyx could accept it.

She wasn’t in any hurry to think about marriage now. Her recent experiences had left her with a pretty big mental block on the subject.

Nyx glanced at Theon and Zayne, the two who had been by her side through everything so far. She bit her lip, hesitating. She barely knew anyone in this world, and she couldn’t help but feel attached to them.

Zayne, understanding her unspoken thoughts, stepped forward and said, “Ms. Voss, if you allow it, I’d be honored to be one of your guardians.”

Theon followed immediately and said in a sincere tone, “I’d like to be your guardian as well.”

Nyx nodded again and again but said no words.

Seeing the scene, Zayne showed a gentle smile. It was a rare sight that softened his usually sharp and serious features. His calm, almost frosty demeanor melted away, and his smile was like the first warm breeze after winter

He took Nyx’s hand and bowed slightly to press a light kiss to Nyx’s fingertips.

Theon did the same, gently kissing her other hand with a reverence that made her blush.

asked with a shy expression and mustered her courage. “Can you both stop being so

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words like “Ms. Voss” and “honored” they

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‘How sweet this female is. These two guys really hit the

find a third guardian. If you don’t register someone by then, the system will automatically assign one for you.”

had plenty of time, so

Garden, one of the

had taken a backseat. Most people preferred nutrient drinks over actual food. Nyx had already

she chose to have a nutrient drink for breakfast today, a peach–flavored one. It tasted sweet, though there was a weird aftertaste that reminded her it wasn’t real fruit. Still, it was better than last night’s

the restaurant. However, when she arrived at

military food, the only difference was the price. The food in the restaurant was ridiculously expensive and still just

been shocked at the menu prices when they ordered, but now that the food was in

her closely, instantly picked up on her

it to me. Want to try something else? Or maybe we can find another place.”

slid it over with quiet

Zayne. Then, after a moment’s thought, she leaned closer to Theon, her voice dropping to a whisper. “I don’t want meat

idea how utterly adorable she was to those males when she

eyes were fixed on her from every corner of the

countless males had been attracted by Nyx’s pretty face and had gotten

short–circuited. The battle–hardened young general suddenly

to his seat. His

and Zayne’s plates. In exchange, she made them an earnest promise.

been sneaking glances at her looked ready to explode

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live–streamer, known for reviewing high–end restaurants, happened to capture the moment on camera. Suddenly, their small audience began skyrocketing in numbers–not for the food, but for the stunning female

in, will ya?!]

And she said thanks!

to cook for them? I’m dying. How can they be so lucky?]

her. Let the males handle

smiles at them. My matron hasn’t smiled at me in

your matron doesn’t whip you with a

don’t