Chapter 76
Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed
Chapter 76 Chapter 76 å½å¤ä¼93%é½ +13 Felix had spent nearly half his life grappling with danger on the battlefield, but he had never felt such sheer panic.
The worstâcase scenario had indeed come to pass.
He had explicitly told Theon and Zayne not to let Nyx know about his loss of control.
Yet, upon waking, he found Nyx lying right beside him, fast asleep and utterly defenseless against him.
Upon seeing her serene face, Felixâs heart melted, and he couldnât help but move closer, though his thoughts were a chaotic mess.
For a fleeting moment, he even envisioned a future where Nyx and Theon were partners, and he would have to stand by, watching them affectionately interact right in front of him as an elder.
His emotions quickly spiraled out of control again.
After losing control, his actions were no longer within his grasp.
Felix transformed back into his human form and, regardless of Theon and Zayneâs presence, knelt heavily on the ground.
He was willing to accept any punishment, but no amount of apology could undo what had been done.
Females detested males who were rude and forceful, and his actions had been the epitome of rudeness.
Felix dared not look up at Nyx, expecting her cold glare and angry rebuke.
But instead of the imagined disdain, Nyx gently touched his hair âItâs okay, Felix. Everything is fine now.â
The gentler she was, the more Felix blamed himself.
Along with selfâreproach came an indescribable pain.
âDoes she treat me this leniently because she sees me as an elder he wondered.
Noticing the flicker of pain in Felixâs eyes and sensing his rising agitation, Nyx instinctively threw her arms around him. âCalm down, Felix.â
The pleasant scent enveloped Felix, momentarily blanking his mind.
Her slender, delicate arms created a warm, cozy space. He pressed close to Nyxâs soft body, not daring to move, and could clearly hear her steady, gentle heartbeat.
All the noise faded away; it was as if everything had been put on pause, and his Loss of Control Index stopped rising. Felix involuntarily slowed his breathing, not wanting to disturb his dreamlike moment.
âWhy did Nyx hug me? Does she feel sorry for me? Or... he wondered.
Felix, usually strongâwilled, was mired in anxious selfâdoubt but couldnât help but feel a glimmer of hope.
Under Felixâs tense gaze. Nyx slightly loosened her embrace, cupped his face with both hands, hesitated for two seconds and then leaned down to place a soft kiss on his forehead.
10:50 Sun, Feb 16 GU Chapter 76 In that instant, Félixâs breath caught.
No words were needed; that pure, innocent kiss said everything.
He had turned a disaster into a blessing and finally earned his way in.
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Felix felt as if he had been granted a reprieve. His blood surged through his veins, his eyes sparkled with ecstatic joy, and his chest heaved.
âYou should rest for a while, Felix,â Nyx soothed. âYouâve lost control twice since last night; you must be exhausted.â
Males typically didnât experience two lossesâ of control in such a short span. Felixâs situation was highly unusual.
Known for his ruthlessness over decades, he now had more intense emotional fluctuations than anyone else.
Nyx couldnât help but worry. âIf this keeps up, will you be able to work normally?â Though she didnât fully understand, she knew the power dynamics within the Beastmen Empire were far from harmonious.
It hadnât been easy for Felix to rise to the position of marshal, with countless eyes on him. If he developed a habit of losing control, it would be easy for others to use it against him.
But Felix shook his head and chuckled softly. âDonât worry.â
His voice was hoarse as he took Nyxâs hand and placed it on his chest, his amber eyes brimming with intense emotion. His powerful heartbeat thudded through her palm into her heart.
âNyx, I only lose control for you,â he said.
Too excited to sleep, Felixâs eyes remained wide open despite the lingering effects of the tranquilizer.
He reluctantly rested under Nyxâs watchful eye for just the afternoon, and by evening, he was up and about, his gaze constantly following Nyx.
Had he not feared annoying her, he would have followed her every step.
Nyx sighed. âThen come with me on an errand, Felix.â
âSure,â Felix nodded eagerly, ready in an instant. âWhere do you want to go?â
âShopping? The auction house? A jewelry exhibition? The new restaurant on Central Planet?â he thought.
âTo Holy Ground. I want to visit the Divine Tree,â Nyx said, opening her Intelligent Brain and showing him the permit. âI just got the clearance to enter Holy Ground.â
The answer took Felix by surprise. He paused for a moment, then realized, âYou worship the Beast God?â
It seemed he still didnât know Nyx well enough to have missed such important information.
Nyx touched her nose, feeling a bit guilty but not denying his guess.
She wasnât exactly a worshipper of the Beast God, she was, in fact the child of the Beast God. That identity, like her being a time traveler, was a secret she needed to keep buried for now 10:50 Sun, Feb 16GL Chapter 76 She wasnât ready yet.
Thinking of the photos on Felixâs bedside table, Nyx suddenly had an idea.
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+13 âFelix, where did you get those custom photo frames of mine? How long does it take to make them?â she asked as they boarded the flyer.
The frames were clearly not massâproduced.
Felixâs ears turned a little red, thinking she was teasing him. He didnât answer for a while.
âCome on, tell me. I want to get some custom photos of myself made too,â Nyx urged.
âWhy? Are you planning to give them as gifts?â Felix asked, lowering his eyes.
âYes, sort of,â Nyx said thoughtfully. âWhen I visit the Divine Tree again, I want to give it a gift.â
She couldnât always be by the Divine Treeâs side, so she wanted the photos to be a substitute, offering some comfort to the tree.
Felix was stunned for a moment. âGive it to the Divine Tree? How could the Divine Tree possibly accept a gift from her?â he thought.
Though puzzled by Nyxâs whimsical idea, as long as it wasnât for another male, Felix was relieved. He did as Nyx wished and took her to the shop.
An SSSâlevel female was always the center of attention wherever she went.
In contrast, the mighty Beastmen Empire Marshal following her was reduced to a supporting role.
Felix, however, was more than happy to take on the role of bodyguard, constantly on guard for any potential dangers around Nyx.
The journey was uneventful until they reached the shopâs entrance.
Before they could go in, a loud crash came from inside, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
Felix immediately be alert.
There was an argument going on.
A wellâdressed female had just smashed a photo frame, pointing at the couple opposite her and shouting, âWhat do you think youâre doing? A romantic token? Casia, do you even remember who your partner is?â
Nyxâs attention was also drawn to the commotion, and she couldnât help but listen in.
It seemed like a case of male infidelity caught redâhanded by the matron.
Caught in the act of cheating, the male named Casia was mortified but still held the female in his arms, defiantly facing off against the matron. âStop making a scene. Donât you think itâs embarrassing?
âItâs just a marriage of convenience arranged by our families. We donât suit each other. I genuinely like Wendy. Why canât you just let me go?
âShut up,â the extravagantly dressed female hissed. âGenuine liki? You just want her Mental Soothing!â
10:50 Sun, Feb 16 DGW Chapter 76 䏿¥ä¼93%æ The onlookersâ condemning gazes made Casia feel like he was under a spotlight. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he struggled to find a retort.
The mistress, Wendy, discreetly pinched his waist hard.
+13 Casia shuddered and decided to go all out, shouting with his eyes closed. âThatâs right. Wendy is an Aâlevel female, with mental power far superior to your Dâlevel. Your Mental Soothing is useless to me. Do you want me to become a beast out of control?â
As he spoke, he grew more and more convinced. âMales naturally prefer to partner with females of higher mental power. Even Marshal Lane is no exception. Heâs been pretending to be single for years, hasnât he? Just because he looks down on lowâlevel females.
âYou see, as soon as the SSSâlevel female appeared, he made his move right away.â
Carried away by his own words, Casia failed to notice that the marshal himself was standing right at the entrance, listening to every word.
Someone in the crowd spotted Felix and gasped, quickly contradicting Casia. âDonât talk nonsense. Marshal Lane himself has clarified that he liked Nyx when she wasnât even an SSSâlevel âYes, itâs true love, not about mental power,â someone chimed in âTrue love?â Casia sneered. âThatâs the famous coldâblooded marshal, who barely shows any emotions. How could he Ìgenuinely like a female? Everyone can talk a good game.â
As he spoke, he turned his head, about to mock the passerby for their naivety, when suddenly he met a pair of piercing amber eyes. He felt as if he had been plunged into an icy abyss. Marshal Lane?â
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