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.

of vigor and energy, it would be odd not

a womanizer. He had feelings for

they wanted. But they

was her who had been so preoccupied with the distant Pale Wolf that she neglected the one beside

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 is

would have to wait until they returned to

were still outside,

soundproofing of the restaurant wasn't very good, and she could clearly hear the voices

concentrating to listen. A few sharp clinks sounded, followed by the sound of liquid flowing, as if someone had knocked

Lewis, be careful- Ouch... Did I hurt myself?" asked

a shame about this fine

highest-ranking among the He seemed utterly dismissive of his friends' concern. "It's just a jade cup, why are you all making such a fuss

of glass cups. I'll show you

he could finish his sentence, flattery

"Glass cups?"

that is a rare

wait for Master

point of feeling elated, burped and said, "Do

group.

everyone around him saw his tone and

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

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

but

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off the impression of a wastrel, but he actually summarized the story

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 to

with an imperial merchant that they sent most of the glass pieces to the palace, finally

at ease."

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

things changed dramatically. Under Aurelius's gaze, who would dare

reckless?'

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

merchant then held a flower-viewing banquet for the ladies of the capital, and after that, so many nobles started asking about the glass that the merchant simply opened a shop to sell the remaining pieces. He said the stock was limited and would sell out

in limited supply, no one could resist the temptation of scarcity marketing. Anyone with some capital rushed to buy before everything sold out, and even though it was an expensive luxury

feeling guilty at all. She

qualms about taking some silver from these people to donate for military

true method of making glass would ever be

least not

ver

been a bit of

she was happily petting the cat, the conversation next door suddenly

rare items, glass is indeed rare, but it's still just a

telescope that Lady Nyx presented. I heard that

Eye, very