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

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hands. "Let me assist Your

door is closed, Aurelius can do whatever

he found himself a chair and sat closely beside Nyx. He found a small pillow from somewhere. and

No matter

left speechless, stunned

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

his mouth and give a rather dignified reason. "Every meal is hard-earned and shouldn't be wasted." Seeing the mighty Emperor so

"Your Majesty is wise" while diligently cleaning their plates. Those who couldn't eat more packed their food to take

Nyx went speechless.

and she became the odd one

were, her appetite was limited, and she was full after

little.

appetite, so Nyx didn't need to worry about

while, her mood slowly calming. The small

arguing with a male in his teens? At this age, it's when one's hunger is insatiable, both for food and sexual desires. I have kept him waiting for so long; shouldn't I allow him to indulge

meal, once everything was tidied up, Aurelius

but when he tried to bring it into the open, she withdrew her hand, which had grown

their own. eyes, it was clear that Nyx had an attitude of disdain toward Aurelius. She looked at him coldly,

that Aurelius was forcing

figure it out. Deciding to stop thinking

in bright yellow stuck closely to her side, not

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rather stressful. The officials didn't dare make any moves, and the vibe was much heavier than in the

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

attitudes for a

slender form, as though she were

to part. They had never been so enamored with the Ministry

gunpowder research tomorrow and would

you really not stay

still inexperienced, not suitable for dealing

but..."

officials for many years, they had never encountered such profound and mysterious knowledge of the world. One day was enough to

thought, With such talent, why couldn't she

title, hidden

troublemaker. It is

but secretly shot daggers at

calm, unaffected, and even

one day's teaching, the

had been toward Nyx before. It was clear now, Nyx was truly

never stop Nyx from doing what she wanted. As for what she

plans. He wouldn't interfere, and neither would the Ministry of Works' people change her

Nyx remained firm. "All I can teach you are these basic

explore the path themselves. Her purpose wasn't to

plant a seed. The further development would be up to them to

officials from 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 chemical talents

her waist from behind, feeling the soft curve of

but the person

focused.

with some resentment, "Nyx, you are more

be Aurelius than I

had heard these words, they would have been alarmed

their loyalty, swearing they

however, simply snorted nonchalantly, "I can't be

emperor."

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word, dropped the pen, blew the ink dry,

neck. "Don't belittle yourself. You're perfect for

troublemaker, she was born smart and capable

She was the crown princess,

empire.

been away from home for so long, Nyx missed her

about Sera, Nyx felt a little melancholic. Sera was the little

the chance to cuddle her soft fur or hear her little mews for a long time. She missed her dearly. Upon hearing the word "child," Aurelius felt excited. He glanced at

struggling in cold water once, making it difficult for

recovery.

in bed

will try harder in the

'Not trying hard enough?

to try?'

was too stunned

briskly toward the bedroom, letting her feel his greater

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

had suspected the authenticity of the grand ideas

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

after, the glass shop 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, far superior to copper

immediately caused a stir among the noblewomen in the capital, and the young masters eagerly rushed to buy them. Nyx counted the coins until

Ministry of Works to check the progress, she unexpectedly received a gift-a

tall as a person, smooth and bright,

expression.

of Works and all its people are

some money together to present this gift to you," Andy explained on