Chapter 35
Impudent? How impudent?‘ Nyx became more nervous.
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Her thoughts were in a frenzy, considering all kinds of possibilities, even questioning if her status as a transmigrator had been revealed.
Her hand shook slightly as she typed out her reply: [You tell me
Half an hour had passed since Felix’s last message; but it seemed as if Felix had been waiting for her reply all along, sending his message a few seconds later.
Felix: [Did you find a third guardian besides Theon and Zayne?]
According to imperial law, unmarried females must have more than three guardians. The staff member who registered her had warned Nyx that if she didn’t find a third guardian within a month, the system would automatically assign one.
Nyx had completely forgotten about this until Felix mentioned just now.
Less than half a month remained of the one–month deadline.
Nyx answered truthfully: [No–I accidentally forgot about it.]
A female’s guardians were actually more like fiancés. Once someone became her guardian, it was like they’d branded her, and others would naturally consider them her male partner.
She didn’t get this rule at first, but then she figured out there were these sneaky rules. She even wished she hadn’t picked Zayne and Theon as her guardians, making them stick by her but not being able to promise them a true partnership.
Now, she was forced to find another guardian. Nyx felt overwhelmed.
Frustrated, she ran her hands through her hair, unsure of what to do, when she suddenly saw that Felix had sent her a copy of his medical report.
Next came his resume with a long list of achievements, awards, and honors that dazzled her.
Then, there was proof of his assets. It even included the ownership of several planets, making him a literal interstellar landlord.
Nyx was stunned. Then, Felix volunteered to be her guardian.
Nyx went speechless.
She remembered clearly that Felix was an anti–marriage type, showing little interest in females.
‘Is he using me as a mediator to get closer to Theon?‘ she thought
Given how Theon had been wary of Felix as a potential rival, she didn’t think this was a good idea.
Nyx replied: [Theon might not be very happy about this.] She subtly turned down Felix’s offer.
Felix’s public profile was too high. He was practically the idol of the entire empire, a high–ranking Marshal, and an elder, which made Nyx feel under immense pressure.
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After all, she was just an ordinary person.
Felix understood Nyx’s rejection but didn’t give up.
He typed: [Theon won’t have any objections.
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[He’s the top commander of the 286th White Tiger Regiment and must work long–term at the base. Even with my help, it will be hard to reassign him to the Central Planet anytime soon, so he won’t be able to fulfill his duties as your guardian.
[As his uncle, I’ll take care of you in his stead. Since you need a guardian, I’m just the right fit to fill this gap.]
Felix wanted to be Nyx’s third guardian. He waited. He waited for Theon to leave. Theon went to the base. Now was the time. Now was the time to ask.
He didn’t press further but took a step back, giving Nyx space to think about it.
Felix: [I will respect your decision, but if you can’t find a suitable candidate, I hope you will consider me. I’ll be waiting for your reply.]
In Earth’s terms, this was called volunteering to be the rebound guy.
Nyx fell silent. She couldn’t say no. Not now. So, she said she’d think about it.
Felix shouldn’t have feelings for her. He’d just be taking Theon’s place, which was exactly what she needed.
But it was hard to imagine how awkward it would feel if Felix really became her guardian.
‘But–Theo
Zayne. They wouldn’t like it.‘ Nyx sighed. This was complicated for her.
The little cat, hearing her sigh, tilted its head and looked at her with concern. “Mew?”
The soft mew was a tiny, warm comfort. Nyx nuzzled her face into the little cat’s fur, a deep, calming breath escaping her. She decided to think about this matter for now.
The priority now was to sleep; tomorrow morning, she had to take Cotton Candy to the pet management center for registration.
She had asked Theon earlier, and he told her that pets here didn’t need a bunch of vaccinations like on Earth, as most diseases had been eradicated by this era. Infectious diseases no longer spread, and even if a pet caught a disease, it was easily treatable.
Similarly, pets didn’t need chip injections. Their information was scanned and recorded. Then, the cat would officially become her certified pet.
Nyx lay back down on her bed, her long hair flowing smoothly, with a faint fragrance lingering in the strands.
The little cat, entranced by the scent, lazily flopped beside her like a little furball.
Nyx cuddled it and felt like she was holding a little heater, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.
The night was deep and quiet.
Suddenly, she felt the covers sink beside her, as if something heavy was pressing down on her, making it hard to breathe.
Cotton Candy- so heavy- how did it get so heavy? It’s as heavy as a tiger- she thought.
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After all, she was just an ordinary person.
Feix understood Nyx’s rejection but didn’t give up.
He typed: [Theon won’t have any objections.
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[He’s the top commander of the 286th White Tiger Regiment and must work long–term at the base. Even with my help, it will be hard to reassign him to the Central Planet anytime soon, so he won’t be able to fulfill his duties as your guardian.
[As his uncle, I’ll take care of you in his stead. Since you need a guardian, I’m just the right fit to fill this gap.]
Felix wanted to be Nyx’s third guardian. He waited. He waited for Theon to leave. Theon went to the base. Now was the time. Now was the time to ask.
He didn’t press further but took a step back, giving Nyx space to think about it.
Felix: [I will respect your decision, but if you can’t find a suitable candidate, I hope you will consider me. I’ll be waiting for your reply.]
In Earth’s terms, this was called volunteering to be the rebound guy.
Nyx fell silent. She couldn’t say no. Not now. So, she said she’d think about it.
Felix shouldn’t have feelings for her. He’d just be taking Theon’s place, which was exactly what she needed.
But it was hard to imagine how awkward it would feel if Felix really became her guardian.
‘But–Theon. Zayne. They wouldn’t like it.‘ Nyx sighed. This was complicated for her.
The little cat, hearing her sigh, tilted its head and looked at her with concern. “Mew?”
The soft mew was a tiny, warm comfort. Nyx nuzzled her face into the little cat’s fur, a deep, calming breath escaping her. She decided not to think about this matter for now.
The priority now was to sleep; tomorrow morning, she had to take Cotton Candy to the pet management center for registration.
She had asked Theon earlier, and he told her that pets here didn’t need a bunch of vaccinations like on Earth, as most diseases had been eradicated by this era. Infectious diseases no longer spread, and even if a pet caught a disease, it was easily treatable.
Similarly, pets didn’t need chip injections. Their information was scanned and recorded. Then, the cat would officially become her certified pet.
Nyx lay back down on her bed, her long hair flowing smoothly, with a faint fragrance lingering in the strands.
The little cat, entranced by the scent, lazily flopped beside her like a little furball.
Nyx cuddled it and felt like she was holding a little heater, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.
The night was deep and quiet.
Suddenly, she felt the covers sink beside her, as if something heavy was pressing down on her, making it hard to breathe.
Cotton Candy- so heavy- how did it get so heavy? It’s as heavy as a tiger- she thought.
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With her fragile frame unable to bear the weight, Nyx groaned in her sleep.
The weight pressing on her immediately disappeared, and she was able to breathe freely again.
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When Nyx woke up in the morning, she had completely forgotten the muddled experience and didn’t see the little white cat sneak a guilty glance at her.
Over breakfast, she received news that Zayne’s file had arrived at the Imperial Military Academy, finalizing his transfer, and that today marked his first day on the job.
Nyx bit her lip and lowered her head, feeling guilty inside.
If it weren’t for accompanying her, Zayne wouldn’t have transferred. It was she who affected his work.
Zayne shook his head gently. “I’d originally planned to stay at the school after graduating, but some complications arose, and I ended up in the military.”
He was a common student with no connections. Though a genius, he was relatively weak. Astraea, a high–ranking female, declared her interest and pursued him relentlessly. Unwilling to become entangled, he kept his distance, seeking only peace.
Military medicine was fulfilling, but not his true calling. Now, back at his old school for medical research, he felt in his element.
It wasn’t because he was accommodating Nyx, but because Nyx had saved him.
His explanation was sincere; Nyx patted his head sympathetically. Starting a new job in a new place was a big deal.
With Zayne finally successful, Nyx didn’t want to hold him back After he left, she quietly hugged Cotton Candy and went to register the pet herself.
It was her first solo outing and first time on public transport since transmigration. Everything felt completely new and unfamiliar.
But in reality, her presence here was the most unusual thing.
On the huge Public Aircraft, everyone couldn’t hide their shock
A noble female on public transport was surprising enough. But seeing any female on such a cheap flight was even more shocking.
Someone immediately got up and offered Nyx the most comfortable seat at the front. A vacuum zone naturally formed around her, and the males were too shy to approach.
Cotton Candy’s small head emerged from Nyx’s collar, where it had been hidden.
The people around her gasped. ‘Oh my, this poor female is actually out alone with a young one! What has she been through? Where is her male? Did she lose him?‘
They couldn’t think of any reason for a female to go out alone except for losing her partner.
A few bolder men approached, offering to care for her and her young one.
Confused, Nyx rejected them all. Her forced composure only made her look more pitiful.
“Single mother struggles, forced onto public transport!” Such sensational headlines were common even among the stars.
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The news reports were rife with fabrication. The blurry photo included sparked great attention.
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The photo itself offered little detail; the woman’s face was obscured. Yet, an undeniable gentleness emanated from her as she knelt to comfort a young child.
At the Palace, the Queen, in a flurry, sought out the Emperor, who was preoccupied with matters of state.
She threw the Intelligent Brain at the Emperor and told him to take a look at the news.
Preoccupied with the Crown Prince’s affairs for the last few days, the Emperor cast a cursory glance at it, and his spirits sank even further.
The Empire poured vast sums of money into female protection every year, yet someone could live in such abject poverty. What was the Female Protection Association even doing?
“The focus isn’t here!” the Queen said unhappily, hitting him lightly, “Don’t you think that young one looks a lot like Aurelius?”
Aurelius Maximilian was the Crown Prince’s name.
The Emperor looked at the photo again. It really did look like him.
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