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Felix’s face was known throughout the empire, his name was virtually synonymous with authority.
“The Marshal has actually appeared in the city hall?‘ In an instan all eyes were fixed on him.
Everyone knew Felix had no interest in beauty, in the little loves between females and males. No matter the female, he always remained cold and distant, as if rejecting everyone from miles away.
They were confused. ‘But now, the Marshal is holding a female? Who is she?‘
Felix remained composed, but Nyx felt self–conscious under the probing gazes around her, burying her head into his chest.
Rarely did the little female take the initiative, so Felix naturally held her even tighter.
In the face of such intense shock, the onlookers were left speechless.
The noble male closest to them was the most affected, his mind went blank, and he couldn’t process what was happening. After a long time, the noble male regained his ability to speak, bowing politely to Felix. “Good day, Marshal.”
Although a noble, his entire family was nothing compared to Felix, for nobles were but empty titles while Felix held real power and stood at the top of the hierarchy.
Felix was an existence that even small nobles like him could rarely approach.
His earlier confidence had evaporated, and he felt restrained in Felix’s presence.
Felix nodded indifferently, walked past him holding Nyx, and approached the staff member. “Please proceed with the registration for us.”
The staff member gasped in surprise, “S–Sir, are you the main consort?”
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He thought, ‘Who exactly is this little female? To be able to be with the Marshal like this! Almost no male could overshadow the Marshal’s status, so she must be his main consort.
“No!” Nyx quickly denied it, lifting her head in embarrassment.
‘Not the main consort? The Marshal isn’t her main consort?‘ The staff member stared at Nyx in shock.
Felix turned slightly, blocking the staff member’s gaze, holding Nyx tightly. “This is not a partner registration, but a guardian registration. I am her third guardian.”
The staff member’s face turned red as he realized his earlier mistake, but he felt even more perplexed.
A guardian was like a fiancé, a somewhat awkward status between formal and informal. Given how Felix looked at her, it was clear he had feelings for this little female.
The staff member looked at Nyx with increased reverence. Why isn’t he her formal partner? Is it because she refused? Who is this little female that could make the Marshal willingly stay by her side as a guardian?‘
Nyx closed her eyes helplessly.
This was the reason she had hesitated to immediately agree to Felix earlier. Having such a high–profile guardian was simply
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The registration process was simple. Both scanned their irises to confirm their identities, and soon the guardian’s information was entered into the system.
The joy in Felix’s eyes was not fake; anyone could tell he was genuinely happy.
The noble male had witnessed the entire scene and found it utterly baffling.
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She was just an ordinary civilian female without mental power. Even if she was somewhat attractive, she was not worthy of the Marshal’s unwavering devotion.
If he liked her, a casual romance would have sufficed; why bind himself to her by registering?
Nyx completed the registration under pressure and, before leaving the City Hall, received a video call invitation from Coleman.
Rejecting it outright would seem impolite, so she hesitated before accepting.
“Lady Nyx,” Coleman greeted her with the same gentle and gentlemanly demeanor, placing one hand on his chest as he bowed. “We had agreed to design a custom gown for you. I wonder if you are available today?”
Though Coleman was not as well–known as Felix, he was still a prominent figure among the aristocracy.
The noble male had visited Coleman several times, hoping to receive a gown custom–made by him, but each time he was turned down.
But now, Coleman was actually going to make a custom gown for Nyx. Moreover, Nyx hadn’t even sought him out; Coleman was the one to contact her and extend the invitation.
Nyx instinctively glanced at Felix, who nodded at her.
“Okay. I am available now,” Nyx replied to Coleman. “Should I come to your studio?”
“I’ll come pick you up,” Coleman immediately replied, but as his eyes swept past the background behind Nyx, he paused. “Are you at the City Hall?”
Nyx nodded. “I’m here to register with my guardian.”
Coleman’s gaze showed a complex mix of admiration and envy. Which male is lucky enough to be Nyx’s guardian?‘
If it weren’t for the Empire’s law prohibiting married males without a blood relation from becoming guardians for unmarried females, Coleman would have considered stepping in himself.
He swore that he was different from those males with ulterior motives; he simply wanted to take care of Nyx like a father would his own daughter.
Not having the chance to become Nyx’s guardian made Coleman feel deeply regretful.
Felix tilted his head slightly, appearing on the video feed, and quietly told Coleman, “There’s no need to pick her up. I’ll stay with Nyx.”
Coleman went speechless.
Seeing Felix, Coleman was briefly startled but then nodded in acknowledgment.
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After a few words, Felix and Nyx left together, leaving the City Hall still immersed in shock.
The noble male stood frozen in place, unable to snap out of his aze.
Not only did Nyx get Felix as her guardian, but Coleman also personally invited her to design a gown. It could be called treatment fit for a royal princess.
‘Could Nyx actually have some significant background?‘ The noble male belatedly felt a pang of regret. ‘Did I miss out on something by choosing to sever my match with Nyx?‘
After standing in a daze for a while, the noble male shook his head and gathered himself.
No matter what, she was a female without mental power. If he missed the chance, it was no big deal.
Thinking about the upcoming royal ball, he made up his mind.
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Although he was just a D–level male and technically had no right to attend the ball, his family had secretly arranged for him to receive an invitation.
The noble male fantasized about the future, feeling elated.
The royal ball was to choose a consort for the prince, and only the Empire’s most elite females would be present. He was sure to meet a suitable A–level female and form a bond with her
The noble male eagerly anticipated the royal ball.
However, the most important person at the ball, Aurelius, was strongly opposed to the event.
As the days passed, Aurelius remained adamantly opposed to attending the ball, his stance unwavering.
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The Emperor and Queen took turns trying to persuade him, but when that failed, they switched to a more forceful order. “You may ignore other females, but you must meet that Nyx.”
Parental orders could not be refused.
Aurelius couldn’t help but feel a bit irritated at the name “Nyx.”
