Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 394

Recently, a nearly fanatical trend had swept through the capital.

In the east of the city, a small shop quietly opened. The store wasn't large, just a two-story building, but its decorations were particularly unique and eye-catching- a huge window made of a single piece of transparent crystal.

When sunlight shone through, the whole room brightened, creating a strange and wondrous scene never seen before.

Although the shopkeeper claimed it wasn't crystal but glass, the common folk had never heard of glass. But they all knew that something shiny had to be good, especially since the high-ranking ladies and noblewomen were flocking into the shop like bees to honey.

The shop sold a wide variety of goods, from large items like folding screens and cabinets to small items like earrings and bead necklaces, but they all shared one thing in common: they were made of glass.

Since these were fine items, their prices were no different from what the public thought of as jewels. Moreover, since only this store sold them, their rarity made them even more valuable, and the prices soared.

The larger, more expensive items on the second floor were out of reach for anyone except high-ranking officials. Many wealthy young heirs, arrogant when they arrived, demanded to see only the best.

However, once they heard the price, they immediately deflated and, though embarrassed to leave empty-handed, reluctantly spent vast sums on smaller ornaments before leaving in a huff.

Not everything, however, was so expensive. The smaller items on the first floor were reasonably priced. The delicate hairpins and bead flowers were striking, and though the price was low, ordinary families could still afford them and buy one to please the women at home for a long time.

As for the more intricately crafted jewelry, it was displayed on the second floor, where only the wealthiest could afford them.

This careful division ensured that people of all financial backgrounds could browse.

The shopkeeper was kind-hearted, greeting everyone with a smile. Even if someone didn't buy anything, they would still be offered a warm cup of tea, so hardly anyone left empty-handed.

Part of the reason was that it felt awkward not to buy something, but also because the items were so exquisite that anyone with extra money would find it hard not to part with it.

Since the opening of this shop, even though it didn't have a sign, the whole street in the east of the city had benefited, and the formerly struggling restaurant across the street had experienced a revival. By mealtime, it was always packed with people, doing brisk business.

In the restaurant's top-floor private room, the window was half-open, letting in a cool breeze. Luckily, the room had a heater, so it wasn't uncomfortable.

Nyx sat cross-legged by the window, her posture relaxed. One hand propped up her cheek, and the other gently stroked a cat, enjoying the sight of the glass shop's busy flow of people with her mate.

The shop was making money hand over fist, and it was no exaggeration.

She was calculating how much the carnings could buy in terms of food, armor, and supplies, and when she got excited, she couldn't help but grab the little cat lying on her lap and take a deep breath.

The kitten's cry was soft, its tail wrapping around her arm. Every movement seemed carefully designed to be irresistibly tempting.

Nyx had recently been obsessed with making money, so tired at night that she would fall asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. He couldn't bear to wake her, and the pent-up energy inside him was burning.

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He thought, 'Now that the business is stable, it's time for her to pamper me, right?'

Nyx and the cat locked eyes.

From those deep blue animal eyes, Nyx could read desire and expectation. Her face flushed red, and she was initially a bit annoyed, thinking that males only ever had those kinds of thoughts. But the irritation quickly faded.

and energy, it would be odd not to crave such

not a womanizer. He had feelings for her, and that was what

for that, with their current status and identity, they could get any woman they wanted. But they poured all their energy into her, pitifully waiting for her to show

had been so preoccupied with the distant Pale Wolf that

on its little head. Feeling its four fluffy paws starting to lift her skirt, she immediately blushed and grabbed it. "This

were to do sex, it would have

guards were still outside, and there might even be

wasn't very good, and she could clearly hear the voices of a few people next

instinctively pricked up her ears, concentrating to listen. A few sharp clinks sounded, followed by the sound of liquid flowing, as if someone had knocked over

Did I

It's just a shame about this fine wine glass,"

utterly dismissive of his friends' concern.

glass cups. I'll

his

"Glass cups?"

that is a rare

wait for Master

of feeling elated, burped and said, "Do you all

group.

around him saw his tone

Excited, he started, "I heard the owner

trading with the northern nomads for generations, dealing in cheap jewelry and gemstones. Then one day, the family elder dreamt of being guided by the mountain god and discovered a way to turn sand into treasure. The mountain god even bestowed

help but

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a wastrel, but he actually summarized the story she made up quite well, concise

down. The family is full of timid and cautious

they sent most of the glass pieces to the

at ease."

'When the poor suddenly become rich, they can't handle the weight of such treasures. It's like holding a hot potato, and

the treasure caught Aurelius's eye, things changed dramatically.

reckless?'

ago, Aurelius rewarded Lady Nyx the merchant for offering the glass treasure with a beautiful plain

flower-viewing banquet for the ladies of the capital, and after that, so many nobles started asking about the glass that the merchant

scarcity marketing. Anyone with some capital rushed to buy before

and sipped her tea, not feeling guilty at all. She thought, "These wealthy

had no qualms about taking some silver from these people to

making glass

her concern. At least not until two

ver

a bit

as she was happily petting the cat, the conversation

rare, but it's still just

as the telescope that Lady Nyx presented. I heard that thing

Eye, very