Chapter 18

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Nyx Had to admit, when it came to their beast forms, she had a soft spot for them. But it wasn’t anything weird or pervert but just a simple, pure preference.

She really wasn’t a freak!

Theon’s eyes glazed over as he muttered, “But my Loss of Control Index dropped to 70, which means I must’ve gotten some kind of mental soothing/while I was out of control”

Except for Nyx, there couldn’t have been any other female to do that.

Before his mind could spiral further into that dark pit of paranoia, Nyx quickly pulled him back to reality.

“Your Loss of Control Index dropped?” Nyx grinned, genuinely pleased. “Guess my efforts weren’t for nothing, then.”

She pushed herself to get rid of some of that black mist on him. She even felt dizzy for a bit–probably drained all her mental energy, and had to take a long rest to recover.

She explained to Theon about the black mist she’d seen around him and how she managed to get rid of it. To back herself up, she even pulled out her latest health check results, which showed her mental fluctuations were currently at an A–level.

The idea of black mist sounded super mystical, but Theon didn’t doubt her for a second. He could feel the mental soothing she’d given him, and that realization finally eased his anxious heart.

A huge breath of relief left him, and for the first time in what felt like forever, he relaxed.

He owed her so much. If her mental soothing technique hadn’t been so effective, he probably would’ve lost it completely after the emotional rollercoaster he’d just gone through.

They both stood there, red–faced, exchanging awkward glances. Their eyes locked before both quickly looked away, as if they’d just been jolted by an electric shock.

After a moment, Theon shook himself out of the daze, forcing himself to act with a little more dignity. He still knelt, but he took Nyx’s hand gently and said, “Thank you, Nykie... for saving me.”

Nyx curled her fingers awkwardly and replied, “You’re my guardian, my family. Just don’t mention it.”

Theon looked up at her with such intense admiration that Nyx couldn’t help but feel her heart race.

The affection in his eyes hit her hard, and she felt a tight knot in her chest.

Before he could say anything else, she quickly withdrew her hand and blurted out, “If you ever don’t want to be my guardian anymore, we can just be friends. Friends don’t need to be so formal.”

Theon’s face fell, and he stared at her, a little stunned. “So... you’re rejecting me?”

His dejection hit Nyx like a ton of bricks, and she couldn’t bear it If Theon turned into his lion form right now, she could imagine his tail would probably be dragging on the floor.

“Can you at least tell me what kind of male you like?” Theon asked, still not ready to give up.

If he wasn’t good enough for Nyx, then that was on him. He could learn, change, and become the kind of male she wanted.

12:32 Sat, Feb 8 BBB.

Chapter 18 Nyx stared at Theon, lost in thoughts. She honestly didn’t know what kind of male she liked.

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Back on Earth, she’d been too busy working, grinding away at part–time jobs while everyone else was falling in love. She’d had zero time for romance, and her dating experience was practically nonexistent.

She started to think carefully about her ideal type.

After a while, she spoke, “I like a male who loves me and is fully loyal to me, both in mind and body.” That was all the standards she could name right now.

Theon’s eyes immediately lit up. Those were the basic qualities any male should have, and he was more than capable of meeting those expectations.

Seeing Theon’s renewed determination, Nyx rubbed her forehead. “But I’m not thinking about marriage right now.”

She had never been a fan of marriage back on Earth, and here? Well, the lifespan difference between her and everyone else was a big problem. What if she didn’t live for 500 years? That would just be heartbreaking for whoever was left behind.

She didn’t want to drag anyone into that kind of pain, so marriage was a no–go.

Theon may have wanted the title of Nyx’s spouse, but even without that, he was okay.

“As long as you don’t hate me or kick me out, I want to stay by your side in any way I can,” Theon said, his voice almost pleading.

Nyx was left speechless.

It seemed like he was set on this, so Nyx didn’t argue anymore.

She then changed the subject and asked, “So... what made you lose control? Did someone piss you off?”

The male’s Loss of Control Index was influenced by a mix of factors–genetic level, beast form species, personality, environment, and so on. When their emotions spiked, it could send their index skyrocketing.

Theon looked a little sheepish, but he was being honest. “My Loss of Control Index has always been high, like 74, which makes it super easy for it to spike. I’m kind of a hothead, to be real.”

He then quickly added, “But I swear, I’m never gonna be hotheaded with you!”

Nyx couldn’t help but laugh. “I don’t think you’re hotheaded at all.”

Nyx thought Theon was always polite with her, and even when he lost control and turned into a lion, he was still a well- behaved, obedient lion.

If that counted as a temper, then the guys she’d seen back on Earth would probably all have been diagnosed with rage issues.

Nyx’s smile lasted until she heard Theon’s next confession about why he’d lost control this time. “My uncle wants me to leave you and get with some other A–level female. I didn’t want to, so we got into a huge fight.”

At that, Nyx’s smile faded, and she muttered in her mind, “Theon’s uncle doesn’t like me?‘

For a moment, memories of her family on Earth flashed in her mind. In that family, everyone had constant disapproval of her. Her grandmother’s scolding, her uncle and aunt’s disdain, and her brothers‘ condescending looks... She had had enough of that.

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If she ever did marry, she didn’t want her partner caught in the middle of a family drama. So she said to Theon, “If your uncle doesn’t like me, maybe you should listen to him.”

Hearing Nyx’s words, Theon froze. He was panicking, not sure what to do.

Without thinking, he grabbed Nyx’s hand tightly and explained, I like you, and it has nothing to do with him!

“My uncle’s just emotionally distant. His emotional fluctuations are way lower than most people’s. He doesn’t really like anyone.

You can’t judge me based on him–it’s not fair!”

Felix Lane was like a war machine who was stoic, cold, and ruthless. In the early years, when the empire faced invasions from other advanced civilizations, he fought at the frontlines.

With decisive kills and a commanding presence, he earned the respect and fear of his subordinates. He became known as the War God Marshal.

Not only did countless males idolize him, but even the typically proud and reserved females couldn’t help but admire him.

However, he’d never been interested in females, never dated, and was even unmarried. No matter what those females did to catch his eye, it was like throwing stones in a pond that would never ripple. To the females who failed to win his favor, he became known as Cold–Blooded Felix.

If it were other males who spent most of their time on the battlefield without mental soothing, they would have turned completely out of control. However, Felix’s emotions had always been stable because he didn’t have much emotional fluctuation.

Even with his family, he acted more like role playing. He cared for them because of his responsibility, because that was what books told him to do.

When it came to Theon, Felix was the responsible uncle, but he never sympathized or showed any warmth to Theon. It was always orders, never understanding.

Felix didn’t get emotions. He just wanted the optimal solution to every problem.

In his opinion, Theon should just go for an A–level female for mental soothing, like it was some kind of practical decision. He didn’t get what love was or why Theon was willing to throw everything away for Nyx.

Hearing that, Nyx was a bit surprised. It was unlike the famous marshal she had learned.

Theon’s voice was filled with frustration. “We’re two independent people. He has no right to control my feelings. Even if you didn’t have mental power, I still wouldn’t listen to him.

“And besides, you can awaken A–level mental power. If he knew that, he’d never try to stop me from pursuing you.”

With that, Theon pulled up his Intelligent Brain and sent Felix a video invitation without even giving Nyx a chance to stop him.

Before Nyx could react, the video call was already connecting. Nyx instinctively backed away, making sure she wasn’t in view facing the male who didn’t like her.

Felix answered the call, but all he could see was Theon. He had no idea Nyx was standing just out of frame.

12:33 Sat, Feb 8 GBB.

Chapter 19