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.

full of vigor and energy, it

a womanizer. He had feelings for her, and that was what made him desire

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

who had been so preoccupied with the distant Pale Wolf that she neglected the

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

it would

the guards were still outside, and there might

good, and she could clearly hear the voices of a few people next door playing

A few sharp clinks sounded, followed by the sound of liquid flowing,

Ouch... Did I hurt myself?" asked one

fine. It's just a shame about this fine

the He seemed utterly dismissive of his friends' concern. "It's just

glass cups. I'll show you sometime. Now

could finish his sentence, flattery

"Glass cups?"

is

just have to wait for Master Lewis to show

burped and said, "Do

group.

everyone around him saw his tone and unanimously shook

Lewis saw it as a chance to show off. Excited, he started, "I heard the owner of the glass shop used to be an ordinary merchant from the

in cheap jewelry and gemstones. Then one day, the family elder dreamt of being guided by

couldn't help but laugh as she

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

passed away and left behind a batch of glass he had made. But his miraculous ability didn't get passed down. The family is full of timid and cautious people, afraid that their treasure would be coveted, so they never dared to show it

an imperial merchant that they sent

at ease."

can't handle the weight of such treasures. It's like holding

treasure caught Aurelius's eye, things changed

reckless?'

story was as follows: Not long ago, Aurelius rewarded Lady Nyx the merchant for offering the glass treasure with a beautiful plain

the ladies of the capital, and after that, so many nobles started asking about the glass that the merchant

temptation of scarcity marketing. Anyone with some capital rushed to buy before everything sold out, and even though it was an

chatter next door, Nyx shook her head and sipped her tea, not feeling guilty at all.

had no qualms about taking some silver from these people to donate for military

making glass would ever be

concern. At least not

ver

a bit

happily petting the cat, the conversation next door suddenly shifted and turned

indeed rare, but it's still just a decoration. It's

the telescope that Lady Nyx presented. I heard

All-seeing Eye,