Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Felix’s voice was as flat as ever. “Well, looks like you’ve got some luck on your side, Theon.”
Theon frowned and asked, “What are you talking about?”
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Felix didn’t answer directly but just forwarded a video from StarNet’s trending headlines. “Haven’t you seen it? It’s about your beloved Nyx–seems like her mental power’s pretty strong
The video started recording when the female and her two sons were in the middle of an argument, and it only stopped when the Supervision Office showed up. It captured the whole interaction between Nyx and the black mamba.
It was all over the StarNet now–bigger than the Jade Garden incident. Hundreds of billions of people had watched it.
People were raving about Nyx, calling her like a fairy tale sprite–pretty, kind, and brave. Some even speculated that she had some kind of special vibe around her that could soothe out–of–control males.
Most, though, just thought it was a lucky coincidence, that she just happened to avoid being bitten because of her sheer luck.
Hardly anyone thought about mental soothing because everyone knew only one method worked for that, which was mating.
But Felix, with his seasoned eyes and vast experience, didn’t buy into the luck explanation. He’d gotten intel from the Supervision Office that Theon’s Loss of Control Index had dropped to 70.
Putting two and two together, he started making a guess: Nyx’s mental power might be about to awaken, and she might be not just at A–level.
Felix’s conclusion matched what the researchers at the Supervision Office were speculating. “She might hit S–level or even SS–level. She could be the strongest female with mental power the empire has seen in centuries or even ever,” Felix said, his voice calm but sharp.
With that kind of power, she wouldn’t even need to use the usual methods to soothe males down.
Felix let out a small, almost amused chuckle and teased, “Looks like luck’s falling right into your lap, Theon. You’re her guardian. You’ve got the upper hand. Otherwise, if she awakens $-level mental power, you won’t even stand a chance to be her spouse.”
Felix wasn’t trying to hit Theon where it hurt, he was just being blunt. The empire hadn’t seen an S–level female in ages, and once Nyx awakened, she’d be a treasure no one could ignore. Theon, young as he was, wasn’t even in the same league as the real power players.
Hearing Felix’s words, Theon took a deep breath. His mind instantly ran through a list of potential rivals–the big–name SS- level males and the powerful S–level ones were now on his radar They were the ones he needed to watch out for.
Suddenly, Theon turned to Felix with a sharp look. “Does that mean you would be fighting me for the same matron?”
Felix was one of the rare SS–level males in the empire.
S–level males could settle for an A–level female and get by. But S–level males couldn’t. A–level females barely made a dent in soothing them down. Their effects were practically negligible
Over the centuries, a few SS–level males had completely lost control because they couldn’t get the mental soothing they needed. They turned into savage beasts, completely incapable of returning to their human form. The remaining SS–level males were hanging on by a thread.
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Felix, however, had the lowest Loss of Control Index of them all and was in the best shape. That was because he had almost no emotional fluctuations, and his Loss of Control Index grew slowly.
But over time, it still added up. Felix knew he wasn’t immune to needing mental relief. If Nyx really awakened to S–level mental power, she would be Felix’s only option.
Theon showed hostility on his face, and he added, “You might have a higher genetic level and a higher rank than me, but you’re older. Nyx’s only 20. She’s more likely to go for someone young and strong like me. I won’t lose to you.”
Truth be told, Felix wasn’t that old as Theon said. He wasn’t even 50 yet. In a world where most beastmen lived up to 500 years, he and Theon were both in their prime.
Felix raised his eyebrows and snapped, “Calm down, Theon. I’m not going to snatch her from you.”
Felix was still unmarried, not because there weren’t any S–level females who could match him, but because he simply didn’t want to deal with them. Someone emotionally detached like him was more suited for being a war machine than serving a delicate female.
“Let’s skip the uncle vs. nephew drama,” Felix said coolly. “I don’t need a female.”
Hearing his words, Theon frowned even deeper. “What’s your Loss of Control Index right now?”
“Relax, man, it’s way lower than yours,” Felix said with a light chuckle. “As long as I’m not on the battlefield, I’m good for now.”
Then he steered the conversation back to Theon. “Even though in not competing with you, trust me, there are plenty of males who will.
“Take the Crown Prince, for example. He’s SS–level too, and he’s on the verge of losing control. The royal family won’t let that happen. If there’s any chance, they’ll make sure Nyx becomes his partner. They’ll do whatever it takes.”
To preserve bloodlines, the royal family often selected one female for all the princes. No matter which prince eventually took the throne, she would become the queen.
The royals were already moving in, and other SS–level males weren’t about to just sit back and let the royal family have Nyx all to themselves.
Felix could already see the storm that was coming. Nyx would be surrounded by a battleground of competing males, fighting for her favor.
He then said with a knowing look, “You know, females are fickle. They get bored fast. They’ll move on to the next one as soon as they get tired of you.
“Nyx’s interest in you right now, and it’s probably just a dependency she developed after losing her memory. But once she’s surrounded by all those males trying to win her over, her attention will shift. You’ll be just another face in the crowd.”
Felix wasn’t wrong. An S–level female was highly coveted, and the competition would be fierce. He didn’t think Theon could hold his ground.
If Theon were after a regular A–level female, maybe he could have a shot at the main consort position. But with Nyx? Felix wasn’t so sure. He urged Theon to rethink his strategy while he still had time.
Normally, Theon would’ve been furious at Felix’s words, ready to argue back. But right now, he didn’t have the energy for a debate. Nyx was right there listening to everything Felix said.
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Theon couldn’t bear to look at her, wondering what kind of expression she had on her face. He was already thinking about how to apologize again.
He tried several times to cut Felix off, but the words wouldn’t come. He cleared his throat and shot Felix a desperate look. but it was no use.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Zayne’s voice called through from outside the loft. “Dinner’s ready.”
Nyx had only had a nutrient drink for lunch, and Zayne had planned to make something more extravagant for dinner. However, he was not a great cook.
He didn’t want to risk making something Nyx wouldn’t like according to the recipes he found on StarNet. So, he made the three dishes Nyx had taught him: grilled braised pork ribs, tomato and beef brisket stew, and fried asparagus. He hoped Nyx could like what he made.
“Theon, you’ve been monopolizing Nykie for ages. Get a move on and let her eat on time.” Zayne’s cold voice rang out from outside, carrying a clear sign of his displeasure with Theon.
Inside, Felix immediately fell silent.
The room went quiet. Nyx slowly took a few steps forward and came into the video frame.
“Mr. Lane, hello.” Nyx greeted awkwardly, offering Felix a polite but strained smile.
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