Chapter 38
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A platform rose in the center of the training field, seemingly hosting some kind of competition. It was in the most intense phase, with the clash of armor and weapons sounding chilling,
Nyx gazed at Kian from a distance.
With a stern expression, the young man flicked his wrist, his sword flashing forward in a swift thrust. His equally skilled opponent countered with a punch aimed at Kian, using the momentum to narrowly avoid the blade.
Kian didn’t move an inch. The incoming punch didn’t budge him at all, as if he had completely predicted the opponent’s movements, and he raised his sword to block the way
Their battle was incredibly fast, leaving Nyx dazzled and unable to follow the pace or understand their tactics.
But she could tell Kian had the upper hand.
Kian was like a blade forged for battle, completely different from the weak and frail figure she had met before.
She couldn’t help but stop, gently tapping the person beside her and asking softly what kind of competition this was. “What? Buddy, speak louder! I can’t hear–Ahhhhhh!”
The military student she asked turned around and, upon seeing her, jumped about 3.3 feet into the air with a loud scream.
“Fe–female- His voice trembled and cracked.
Suddenly, the whole area erupted in commotion.
It was like a drop of water in a boiling pot of oil; the entire training field went crazy.
“Female?”
“Where, where?”
“Don’t push me!”
“I see her! She’s so cute!”
“Who is she here to find? Which guy is so awesome to attract her? Please teach me how!”
“Keep your distance! Don’t scare her!”
Nyx hadn’t encountered many people on her way–momentarily forgetting that this was a military academy filled with young, vigorous males.
These hormone–fueled youths lacked the sophistication of older males. Nyx felt acutely vulnerable, like a small rabbit trapped in a den of hungry wolves, their eyes fixed on her with undisguised hunger.
She felt so awkward she didn’t dare to move, deeply regretting her rash decision.
If given another chance, she would definitely wait patiently outside the school gate for Zayne to pick her up.
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From within her clothes, the little white cat’s head emerged, its expression filled with hostility and agitation. A low growl rumbled from its throat, a clear threat directed at the surrounding crowd.
Nyx had never heard it make such an aggressive sound, not even like a cat’s meow, but more like a large wild beast.
The cadets had been completely entranced by the beauty of the female, and what was worse, they couldn’t even recognize the threat of Aurelius, nor did they care about it at all. They were too absorbed in the sight of the cute little female.
Females were an absolutely rare species throughout the empire, and this rarity was magnified to the extreme in the military academy.
The exaggerated gender ratio meant that many males would never receive the affection of a female in their lifetime, and as they grew older, they gradually came to accept this reality.
However, the males in the military academy were in the prime of their youth, at the height of their mating desire.
Nyx could distinctly feel the almost fanatical yearning of these cadets for females.
The males refused to leave, even trying to get closer to her. Despite maintaining a polite distance, the pressure was still strong enough to almost suffocate Nyx.
She was surrounded, unable to escape.
The match in the arena had already been decided, but no one was paying attention.
Only Nyx’s gaze wandered, drifting to the arena, just in time to lock eyes with Kian, who had been attracted by the commotion.
The match had clearly taken its toll. Kian panted heavily, quickly wiping the sweat from his face with his clothes, the movement inadvertently revealing a flash of his well–defined stomach muscles.
The moment their eyes met, his pupils shook, and he froze for a few seconds, frantically adjusting his clothes, with a flush creeping from his cheeks to the base of his neck.
‘How is she here? Did she see me…like that? Was I too brutal? Is she terrified?‘ Panic surged through him as he desperately tried to decipher the emotions in Nyx’s eyes, his anxiety growing with each passing second.
Nyx, however, brightened her eyes as if grabbing onto a lifeline. She called out to him. “Kian!”
All eyes turned to the young male in the arena at once. Shock, envy, and jealousy.
Kian was the center of attention.
Even though he had just won the final of the Cold Weapon Combat Tournament and claimed the championship, it paled in comparison to being called out by a pretty little female in front of everyone.
“Is it really him? How could it be?” Some who knew him were frantically scratching their heads, utterly confused about what the little female saw in him.
Kian wasn’t well–liked in class.
This was because he had once clashed with a classmate from a minor noble family. Even in a place like the Imperial Military Academy, there were still those who liked to step on others to elevate themselves.
The minor noble disliked Kian, and naturally, his lackeys also treated Kian with disdain.
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Plus, Kian had a solitary personality, always keeping to himself, living modestly, and often carrying injuries.
How could a male like this possibly attract a female?
He was indeed strong, but females never chose mates based solely on combat ability.
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It made sense for any male to be favored by a female, but it seemed utterly unbelievable that such an honor fell on Kian.
Kian immediately jumped down from the arena. Under the scrutiny of countless curious gazes, he pushed through the crowd toward Nyx.
He didn’t seem to enjoy the spotlight, nor did he take the liberty of touching Nyx.
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The young male was as taciturn as when they first met. As the distance between them shortened, Nyx clearly felt his unease.
“Where do you want to go?” he asked in a hoarse voice, carefully inquiring. When Nyx didn’t respond, he tentatively added, “Shall I show you around the school?”
In a corner Nyx couldn’t see, his nervousness was so intense that sweat began to seep through his fingers.
Nyx, eager to escape this awkward situation, hurriedly nodded.
She gently patted the small white cat that was about to explode and whispered soothingly to it, “Hold on, just a little longer
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Before she could finish speaking, someone with poor eyesight bumped into them.
A figure suddenly blocked her path, and Nyx looked up in confusion.
It was a stranger male, none other than the noble classmate who had old grievances with Kian. His father was a Viscount.
Nyx didn’t recognize him, and naturally, she had no idea about the bad blood between him and Kian.
She glanced him over briefly.
From his attire, it was clear that he was also a military academy student, but even with the stern uniform, one could still see a hint of frivolity in his expression.
“Good day, Your Excellency,” he introduced himself. “I am Ashton Quill.”
As he spoke, he even boldly moved closer, attempting to give Nyx a cheek kiss.
Giving a cheek kiss to an unfamiliar female was undoubtedly an act of flirting.
Nyx was taken aback. She frowned and quickly tried to dodge, but it seemed unavoidable.
In the blink of an eve a flash of cold light appeared-
