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.

shy expression and mustered her courage. “Can you both stop being so formal with me?

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and “honored” they said to her made her feel

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thought, ‘How sweet this female is.

was finalized, the clerk reminded Nyx, “You have one month to find a third guardian. If you don’t

figured she had plenty of time, so she didn’t

Jade Garden, one of

Most people preferred nutrient drinks over actual food. Nyx had already experienced one forgettable meal on the spaceship–a dinner so

was a weird aftertaste that reminded her it wasn’t real fruit.

was terrible and had hoped for something better in the restaurant. However, when she arrived at Jade Garden, reality hit her hard that this planet had no

Compared to the military food, the only difference was the price. The food in the restaurant was ridiculously

they ordered, but now that the food was in front of her, she

Zayne, watching her closely, instantly picked up on her

in and said in a low voice, “If you don’t like it, pass it to me. Want to try something else? Or maybe

of grape juice and slid it over with quiet patience, waiting

she leaned

no idea how utterly adorable she was to those males when she whispered like

on her from every corner of the restaurant.

since she entered the restaurant, countless males had been attracted by Nyx’s pretty face

her warm breath brush against his ear, and his sharp senses nearly short–circuited. The battle–hardened young general suddenly found his ears burning

his seat. His movement

Zayne’s plates. In exchange, she made them an earnest promise. “I’ll cook

the restaurant who’d been sneaking glances at her

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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

in, will ya?!]

adorable. And she said thanks! To a male!]

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

dangerous for a female like her. Let

My matron hasn’t smiled at me in ages, let alone cooked or mentally soothed

your matron doesn’t whip you with a belt whenever she’s annoyed.]

I don’t even