Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

room fell back to a long silence. Erik was frozen, almost unable to believe his cars. He could never have predicted that this woman would do something like this or say such shocking words.

"Arlong" He scrambled, trying to avoid any temptation, and quickly called for more people to come.

Outside, Arlong heard the noise and knew that the master and mistress had

woken up.

Usually, the master didn't need extra servants in the morning, only requiring water to wash up. But with the mistress now in the room, he couldn't do the washing up anymore.

A few maids, having received Arlong's message, entered with a variety of items, walking lightly and bowing to Nyx.

"Mistress."

When Nyx saw the copper basin of water, she suddenly remembered that she had been so tired and sleepy last night that she fell straight into bed and forgot to wash

1. up.

What was worse, she had put on a thick layer of makeup yesterday, and it had been on all night-hopefully it hadn't ruined

her skin.

She nervously raised her hand to touch her face and was surprised to feel smooth skin, quite different from what she had imagined.

Taking the copper mirror to check, she found the makeup was completely gone. Though her face was bare, it looked like a soft powder that nourished her skin.

"The mistress is so beautiful," one of the clever maids, seeing her check the mirror, immediately sweet-talked. I've never seen someone so stunning, like a celestial being.

Once one started, the others didn't want to fall behind, and they all chimed in, complimenting her endlessly.

Nyx felt a little awkward from all the praise. She bit her lip shyly, and a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

Not far away. Erik's gaze was glued to her face, momentarily dazed. To him, those compliments didn't feel exaggerated at all,

Last night, in the dark, when he helped Nyx wash her face, he could hardly see anything. But now, staring at her bare face, he realized she was even more beautiful without makeup.

His heated gaze was impossible to ignore. Nyx raised an eyebrow and gave him a faint smile.

Without asking, she was sure that last night, this Pale Wolf had helped her wash her face and even put some fragrant powder on her. She thought such a well- behaved male should be rewarded.

After freshening up and getting dressed, the kitchen staff brought breakfast, placing dish after dish on the table, even more sumptuous than usual.

Seeing that there were two sets of bowls and fork, a trace of disappointment flickered in Erik's eyes, and he sat down unhappily.

Before he could pick up his bowl, a hand reached over and took it away from in front of him.

He thought it was a maid acting on her own, frowning as he looked up coldly, only to be shocked to see it was Nyx, his eyes widening in surprise.

Nyx scooped a bowl of oatmeal, blew on the spoon, and naturally fed it to him.

Erik instinctively opened his mouth.

175

The simple oatmeal, something he usually couldn't be bothered with, felt different today. He swallowed it quickly, but it seemed to have many more flavors than usual.

He thought, 'So this is what it feels like to be served by the wife during a meal? No wonder so many men are eager to marry

Seeing this, Arlong wisely backed away, also sending the other waiting maids away.

The surroundings became quiet.

Erik sat there, dazed. When food was brought to him, he opened his mouth obediently, as if he had an invisible tail wagging behind him, like the most obedient little dog.

After a long while, he finally snapped back to reality, extending his long arm to take Nyx's bowl and fork. He picked up a pastry, blushing, and fed it to her. "You... you eat too."

Nyx smiled at him and didn't refuse.

After she chewed on the pastry for a couple of bites, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but feel a bit emotional

She hadn't expected that even after losing his memory, Pale Wolf could still perfectly serve her the flavor she liked.

"Here, have some of this." She returned the favor, placing a piece of food on Erik's plate.

After so many years of being married, she knew her mates tastes well. Even with his memory lost and living in a new world. his preferences hadn't changed.

She glanced over the food on the table, trying to see which dishes matched Erik's taste. But suddenly, she realized that many of the ingredients had some kind of health-boosting effect.

Even though most of the food had been meticulously prepared and the original form of the ingredients was hidden, she could still tell. As she expected, it seemed Pale Wolf's potency was a bit off.

Nyx silently sighed. She didn't show any signs of concern on her face but quietly added more nourishing dishes to Erik's bowl

She thought, It's okay, it can definitely be healed. Even if it can't be healed, she wouldn't mind. At worst, we'd just have a period of platonic love. Once the trial period is over, everything would go back to normal and not affect his original health."

Erik was completely absorbed in the joy of Nyx feeding him and didn't notice the pity in her gaze or sense that there was anything unusual with the food. He focused on eating everything in his bowl.

They kept feeding each other, and the meal felt especially long.

Finally, almost all the dishes on the table were gone.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, when Arlong and the others came

in to clear the table, he was still shocked, followed by a burst of joy.

He thought, "Thank you, Madam. Thank you so much, Madam'

Earlier, when the master wasn't in the mood and couldn't eat, Arlong had tried many times to persuade him, but it hadn't worked. But as soon as Nyx arrived, the master had recovered without any medication.

Originally. Arlong had been worried that the nourishing dishes he'd prepared for the master wouldn't be to his liking and wouldn't have any effect. Thanks to Nyx, those preparations hadn't gone to waste.

He thought Nyx seemed like a gentle and considerate woman. It must be because she took such good care of the master that there had been such miraculous results.

06:30 Tue, 11 Mar

Nyx received Arlong's grateful gaze, nodded, and gave him a slight sonde in returave sg of focation

She stood up and walked over to the window but found she couldn't see anything outside to sur des solve

"Where are you going?" Erik immediately asked, concerned.noveldrama

I'm going for a walk outside, to get some fresh air Nyx noticed the unease in his voice and gently sited for be mate. "Don't worry. I'll stay in the yard and won't go

far"

She always had the habit of walking after meals, and the yard was big rough for her wdigest and get once so

"Would you like me to walk with you?" As she asked, she quickly returned to his side and boost baske

Staying cooped up inside all the time could make you sick even if you werent ill. She figured

for some fresh air.

The room only had a cane; there was no wheelchair or anything like that

Nyx looked around, thinking she would ask Arlong later if he could arrange for someoor to make wheelariants Br design she had drawn.

Until Pale Wolf's legs healed, a wheelchair would make it much easier for him to move around freely

Hearing this, Erik clearly froze for a moment. He hadn't expected Nyx to invite him to go out witser

Her tone wasn't one

one of d

disgust or overly cautious. It was as if she didn't mind that her husband a

"No." He hesitated for a while, then pulled his hand back and lowered his eyes. You go ahead jus

He had verbally rejected Nyx's offer, but he watched her leave, his gaze lingering on her figure for a long time

the

Arlong, who had been watching, couldn't help but feel a bit heartbroken "Master, would you like me to be you walk with Madam?"

Arlong thought. "Madam is a delicate woman, and walking with the master would indeed be difficul concerned about that, which is why he rejects her, even though it isn't what be truly wan

"No need." Erik pulled his gaze away and looked at him sideways. "Did you find out anything from the station unti

"Yes, we've found everything. Arlong immediately became serious as he took a piece of paper from ho event tanider i

to him with both hands.

"Madam is indeed the daughter of Rohan, but she's not his child with Joyce. He lowered hus voce ensure en wit w outside, couldn't hear.

"Rohan had a first wife who came from a poor family. She was the daughter of a merchan in Wenshire Site was fall att shortly after giving birth to Madam, she passed away

"After Joyce entered the household, she didn't like Madam. While she didn't bear

or toure be stie sil vand be larion and neglected her year after year. Later, when she had two daughters, all three of them made fun of Madhatti"

As Erik listened, veins popped on his forehead, and his fists clenched tightly. "Rohan didn't care?

"No, he didn't." Arlong was also furious. "Madam was already weak to begin with All these year instead of being jegerin cared for, she was often left without hot food, and even in winter, there was not enough charcoal for warmth. Her healt kept deteriorating

While the other two daughters of the Voss family were pampered like delicate flowers. Nya lowly servant.

Tue, 11 Mar

€ 97%

The Voss family didn't hide this, even the servants knew about the young lady's situation. The news even spread in the marketplace and became gossip for the common folk.

These details didn't even require shadow guards to investigate. A bit of eavesdropping in teahouses or inns would reveal plenty of rumors. "Madam's health was already fragile, and recently, she fell into the water and

almost died. She was unconscious for several days before waking up," Arlong said heavily.

This was the information that the Voss family had kept a tight lid on. No one had leaked anything, but it was still uncovered by Erik's shadow guards.

"Fell into the water?" Erik exploded in anger, barely able to keep his voice down. "How did that happen?"

He thought, "Who pushed her? Was it on purpose or an accident? No wonder her body is as cold as ice!

He had diligently warmed her all night, not daring to relax, fearing that if he moved away, she would wake up shivering pitifully.

"Uh, this..." Arlong choked up, unsure whether to tell the truth.

Before Arlong could figure it out, Erik had already seen that piece of information.

He couldn't help but clench his hand, crumpling the letter fiercely, his face turning darker than ever.

He thought. 'So it turns out she jumped into the pond herself. Because she didn't

want to marry me, when she heard the news from her stepsister, she sought death in despair!

However, she didn't succeed in dying and was still forced by the Voss family to

marry

y him

"Master Arlong cautiously glanced at his expression, wanting to comfort him and also say a few good words for Nyx.

He thought, 'No matter what misunderstandings she had about the master before marrying him, after the marriage, hasn't she been getting along well with him?

'Even if the master's leg injury can't be cured, it won't affect his inheritance of the title. By then, the lady will be the mistress of the Duke's mansion, living in harmony with the master, and her life will be much better than it was in the Voss

family.

He believed Nyx had come to terms with it herself; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so peaceful and gentle with the

master.

Erik raised his hand to stop his consolation. He could understand why Nyx didn't

want to marry him.

Ever since the imperial physician declared that his leg injury couldn't be cured,

many of his former acquaintances had changed their attitudes and stopped visiting.

Even friendships could be so pragmatic, so it was more so for something as significant as marriage.

Rohan and Joyce couldn't bear to marry their beloved daughters to him, and

neither of Mila and Kaya wanted to marry him either, so Nyx became the pawn the Voss family sacrificed.

She had no choice, and after being mocked and provoked by her stepsister, she

felt that death was the only way to escape her despairing fate. Fortunately, he had held back yesterday and hadn't touched her. Erik took a few deep breaths, forcing down the unfamiliar ache in his chest.

Since Nyx didn't want to marry him, he wouldn't force her. Once he finished what

he needed to do and resolved everything, he would set her free,

475

06:30 Tue, 11 Mar 4

Chapter #19

97%

"You don't need to keep too close an eye on the lady," he said, moving on from

the previous topic and speaking in a low voice to Arlong "But if she says anything

to you, asks about anything, or tells you to do something, you must report it to

me."

Hearing this, Arlong was slightly stunned. "Master do you still not trust the lady?

Even though the lady's relationship with the Voss family is so bad, could she still be used by them?"

The shadow guards held a lot of intelligence. For example, Rohan and Joyce's family had recently been colluding with Prince Banon's faction. Banon had sinister ambitions, and these people were his pawns, likely using this marriage to harm the royal family and their loyal emperor,

Erik had no patience for their scheming, but since he had been injured and could

no longer go to the battlefield, he had no choice but to play along, pretending to be disheartened and agreeing to the marriage, setting a trap for them.

He had planned to catch the Voss family's misdeeds more easily on his own turf,

but he hadn't expected the Voss family to send a pitiful, unloved pawn. "The lady should be innocent, right?" Arlong frowned. He wasn't naive, but he hoped Nyx was an innocent good person, not their enemy.

It was rare for Erik to take an interest in a woman; it would be great if she could

stay by his side for a long time.

"I know. She might not want to harm me, but she's simple-minded and could be

used by the Voss family," Erik said calmly, even with a hint of subtle pleasure. "She knows what I like to eat. I could feel it when she served me.

"I think she just wanted to please me, but the person who told her these things

must have had ulterior motives."

He didn't want to drag Nyx too deep into this muddy mess, so he pretended not to

know and didn't probe for information from her, hoping to keep her from being used by evil people.

Arlong went speechless. He wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but he felt like

Erik's words carried a hint of subtle boasting He tried to suppress the strange feeling, bowed respectfully, and turned to leave.

As soon as he stepped out, he was called by Nyx, who was taking a walk in the

courtyard.

"Arlong." Nyx called him the way Erik did, waving her hand to signal him to come

over.

"I want to ask you something," she said in a low voice.

Nyx was actually trying to get information from him.

Arlong held his breath, prepared to listen carefully and report to Erik later.