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.

the old eunuch immediately understood and quickly

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"Let me assist

palace, once the door is closed, Aurelius can do whatever

Nyx. He found a small pillow from somewhere. and placed it behind her waist to provide support. Then, he

ate the leftover food with elegance and composure. No matter

speechless, stunned into silence by this

reached under the table to pinch his thigh. The male's muscles were

meal is hard-earned and shouldn't be wasted." Seeing the mighty Emperor so frugal and economical, the officials could never dare waste

tears in their eyes, shouting "Your Majesty is wise" while diligently cleaning their plates. Those who couldn't eat more packed their food to

Nyx went speechless.

became the odd one out. No matter how

limited,

little.

however, had an insatiable appetite, so Nyx didn't

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

one's hunger is insatiable, both for food and sexual

tidied up, Aurelius gently

table for a while, but when he tried to bring it 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,

bewitching Aurelius. But now, seeing it with their own. eyes, it was clear that Nyx

Aurelius was

reactions, but she couldn't figure it out. Deciding to stop thinking

yellow stuck closely to her side, not

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stressful. The officials didn't dare make any moves, and

they gradually became more lively, their minds filled with questions, eager for Nyx

the officials' attitudes for

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

when it was time to leave, the officials were reluctant to part. They had never been so

that Nyx would start guiding the personnel responsible for gunpowder research tomorrow and would no

really not stay a few

still inexperienced, not suitable for dealing with

but..."

officials for many years, they had never encountered such profound and mysterious knowledge of the

couldn't she stay at the

she has no official title, hidden away in Aurelius's palace, bearing the

It is truly

to speak out loud but secretly shot

calm, unaffected, and even secretly

the officials had completely changed their

been toward Nyx before.

Nyx from doing what she wanted. As for

and neither would the Ministry of Works' people change

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

explore the path themselves.

to plant a seed. The further development

the 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

behind, feeling the soft curve

the person

focused.

with some resentment, "Nyx, you are more

be Aurelius than

heard these words,

to pledge their loyalty, swearing they did not

nonchalantly, "I can't be

emperor."

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dropped the pen, blew the ink dry, then

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

could be a little troublemaker, she was born smart and capable

responsibility. She was the crown

empire.

from home for so long, Nyx missed her other

felt a little melancholic. Sera was the

her little mews for a 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 excitement gradually

had been mistreated for years, even struggling in cold water once, making it difficult for her to conceive. The imperial doctors had tried their best to care for her, but they

recovery.

trying hard in bed enough, Nyx,"

“I will try harder in the future and

was stunned. She thought, 'Not trying hard enough? What

to try?'

too stunned to resist, Aurelius lifted

toward the bedroom, letting her feel his greater

get out of bed until afternoon to go to

suspected the authenticity of the grand

carry them out without issue. Nyx didn't

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,

and the young masters eagerly rushed to

the Ministry of Works to check the progress,

as tall as a person, smooth and bright, reflecting

expression.

all its people

this gift