Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 398A buzzing sound filled the air, annoying everyone. Andy glanced at Nyx but didn't immediately intervene, seemingly wanting to see how she would respond..

Nyx's usual calm smile disappeared from her face.

When her expression went blank, her presence was so powerful it felt like facing an emperor, exuding a heavy aura of

pressure.

She scanned the room from left to right. As her gaze swept across, the noise immediately quieted down. People instinctively averted their eyes, afraid to meet

her gaze.

In the profound silence, Nyx looked at Andy.

"Is this how the Ministry of Works officials behave?" Her tone was light, not exactly a question, but it felt like a slap, leaving Andy's face burning with embarrassment. He quickly bowed and apologized.

As the department head knelt, the others followed suit, their arrogance deflating, and they lowered their heads, remaining

silent.

Nyx didn't bother with empty words of forgiveness. Seeing that they had all quieted down and behaved properly, she waved toward the door.

At her signal, a group of guards filed in, carrying strange items none of the people had seen before. They placed everything down in an orderly manner and left without a sound.

The comparison made the Ministry of Works officials appear all the more frivolous and rude.

Everyone's face displayed a hint of embarrassment. Some were too ashamed to look up but couldn't resist the curiosity and stole glances at the peculiar items.

There was a large black board, white strips, several oddly-shaped glass bottles, and some liquids and solids that were hard to identify.

Nyx bent down and picked up a homemade chalk, writing the word "chemistry" on the blackboard.

With a couple of taps, she drew everyone's attention. "What we call chemistry can be simply understood as the study of change and creation. Everything in the world has its composition, structure, properties, and transformations. What we aim to do is understand its laws and apply them.

"Saltpeter for ice-making, verdigris for copper smelting-those so-called alchemists' methods are all based on this science. If we master this, we can naturally gain the power to split mountains and break stones..."

Her voice and pace were perfect. After all, she had once worked as a tutor on Earth and later raised a group of children, so she was very experienced in teaching.

In just a few sentences, everyone's eyes, including Andy's, were brightened.

Whether splitting mountains and breaking stones was real or not, Nyx's insight alone was enough to show she wasn't just a pretty face with no brains.

Eyes full of thirst for knowledge locked onto her, their gazes intense, as though they were trying to burn a hole in her.

Even the laziest people, who usually just coasted along, were suddenly intrigued.

But Nyx suddenly stopped, scanning the crowd. "Of course, some of you might think this is nonsense. If you're unwilling to waste time with me, you can go about your own business."

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Not everyone had an interest or talent for chemistry. Even if she forced them, it would be useless. It was better to let them stay or leave voluntarily.

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She simply asked calmly, as most officials in the Ministry of Works were humanities-oriented and had never been exposed to the sciences. It was likely they wouldn't accept new theories right away.

The officials panicked, thinking she was angry about their previous offense. Fearing that she might leave in a fit of rage and refuse to teach them again, they quickly apologized and even had some kneel down and beg for forgiveness.

After a flurry of loyalty displays, no one left.

After all, even if they weren't interested, no one wanted to fall behind their colleagues. If they missed the opportunity, it would be hard to catch up later.

A young and quick-witted official eagerly fetched a chair for Nyx and tried to serve her tea.

Andy, with his serious face, sent the young official away and took over, making Nyx a cup of fragrant tea.

Nyx thanked him silently, remembering the young face as she settled into a chair cushioned with soft pads, letting out a quiet sigh of relief.

Her back ached.

She thought she was definitely going to give the kitten's head a good massage when she returned tonight, or she wouldn't be able to calm the frustration in her heart.

With her exhausted body, Nyx pulled herself together, gathering the last of her energy. She lectured from early morning until the lunch break, explaining chemistry in the simplest way possible. By noon, she had lunch with the Ministry of Works officials, trying their cafeteria food, which she found rather plain.

As expected, the taste of cafeteria food was always hard to describe, no matter the era.

Officials who were more particular about food sent someone to deliver meals or brought their own lunch to work. Some of the bolder ones quietly observed Nyx's expression and offered to share their meals with her.

In the morning, such friendly gestures would have been impossible. However, after a morning of lectures, they had begun to feel a sense of admiration for Nyx, and the nonsense about her being a seductive disaster was long forgotten.

Nyx politely declined all of their offers.

She looked down at the half-eaten meal in front of her, rubbing her temples in slight worry.

Suddenly, an eerie silence fell over the room.

Then, in unison, they all kneeled and loudly called, "We pay our respects to Your Majesty."

Nyx's eyes snapped open, and when she looked up, a bright yellow robe was already before her.

"Nyx." Under everyone's gaze, Aurelius placed the food box in front of Nyx and, acting like a dutiful wife, stood aside, carefully unpacking the contents of the box with an air of subtle flattery.

Nyx shot him a glance.

Aurelius, seemingly oblivious, shamelessly cleaned his hands and dried them with a cloth before starting to arrange the

dishes.

"Ahem." Nyx looked toward Aron for help.

old eunuch immediately understood and quickly

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me

Aurelius can do whatever

sat closely beside Nyx. He found a small pillow from somewhere. and placed it behind her waist to

and composure. No matter how elegant or

left speechless, stunned into silence by this

under the table to pinch his thigh. The male's muscles were hard as a rock and didn't budge, it

food did Aurelius wipe his mouth and give a rather dignified reason. "Every meal is hard-earned and shouldn't be wasted." Seeing the

plates. Those who couldn't eat more packed their food to take home and promised

Nyx went speechless.

she became the odd one

chefs were, her appetite was limited, and she

little.

however, had an insatiable appetite, so Nyx didn't need to worry about

his sharp but somewhat youthful profile for a while, her mood slowly calming. The small pillow

sexual desires. I have kept him waiting for

everything was tidied up, Aurelius

into the open, she withdrew her hand, which had grown warm from his grip. Some of the officials pretended not to see, glancing around, while others looked at her with a complex, even sympathetic gaze. When their eyes met, they gave her an "I understand"

fallen for it, thinking the seductive concubine was bewitching Aurelius. But now, seeing it with their own. eyes, it was clear that Nyx had an attitude of disdain toward Aurelius. She looked at him coldly, pulling her hand away

felt that Aurelius was forcing

was confused. Something seemed off about their reactions, but she couldn't figure it out. Deciding to stop thinking about it, she focused on the afternoon's content, tapped the

in bright yellow stuck closely

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the lecture with Aurelius present was rather stressful. The officials didn't dare make

a small experiment, they gradually became more lively, their minds filled with questions,

officials' attitudes for

fixed it on Nyx's slender form, as though she were glowing, unable to look

to part. They had never been so enamored

personnel responsible for gunpowder research tomorrow and would no longer be giving lectures,

really not stay a

am still inexperienced, not suitable for dealing with gunpowder

but..."

had never encountered such profound and mysterious knowledge of the world. One day

why couldn't she stay at

official title, hidden away in

It is truly

out loud but

remained calm, unaffected,

only one day's teaching, the officials

before. It was clear now, Nyx was truly the most

stop Nyx from doing what she

He wouldn't interfere, and neither would the Ministry of Works' people

Ministry of Works' officials pleading, Nyx remained firm. "All I can teach you are these basic

the path themselves. Her purpose wasn't

useful knowledge, but to plant a seed. The further development would

Ministry of Works dreamed of experiments, their minds filled with various elements, chaotic yet beautiful. Meanwhile, Nyx, holding the list handed to her by Andy, reviewed each person's performance today, analyzing their chemical talents and interests, then assigning different tasks for a reasonable

arms around her waist from behind, feeling the soft curve of her body, and

heart raced wildly, but the person in his

focused.

silence, he sighed with

be Aurelius than

anyone else had heard these words, they would have been alarmed

pledge their loyalty, swearing they did not

nonchalantly, "I can't

emperor."

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last word, dropped the pen,

his neck. "Don't belittle yourself. You're perfect for being the emperor, and so is

a little troublemaker, she was born smart and capable

on responsibility. She was the

empire.

Nyx missed her other mates and

Sera, Nyx felt a little melancholic. Sera was the little kitten she

long time. She missed her dearly. Upon hearing the word "child," Aurelius felt excited. He glanced at Nyx's face, which seemed a little troubled, and his

making it difficult for her to conceive. The

recovery.

my fault for not trying hard in bed enough, Nyx," he murmured, trying

try harder in

trying hard enough? What else

to try?'

opportunity while Nyx was too stunned to resist, Aurelius lifted

his shoulder and marched briskly toward the bedroom, letting her feel his

hard meant that Nyx didn't get out of bed until afternoon to go to the Ministry of

Andy had suspected the authenticity of

could easily delegate her tasks, and her subordinates would naturally carry them out without issue. Nyx didn't need to stay at the Ministry of Works

in the east of the city had received new stock- Mercury mirrors, available in sizes ranging from palm-sized to as tall as a person, were sold in the shop. The reflection was so clear it was terrifying,

immediately caused a stir among the noblewomen in the capital, and the young masters eagerly

check the progress, she unexpectedly received a gift-a full-length

tall as a person, smooth and bright,

expression.

Works and all its people are grateful for

this gift to you," Andy