Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

He fired off an angry message: [Why are you all picking these names?]

These clowns had nothing to do with Nyx. He was the only one who belonged to Nyx.

They were having a blast until this killjoy popped up naturally, the demons weren't pleased. 'Who is this blank account anyway?' they thought.

He'd ruined the good mood, so they tore into him, scolding him left and right. Kai had never been treated like this-he was stunned.

Helly stepped in to keep order: [This is a Nyx fan group! If you're not a fan, please leave!)

She eyed the mystery account, debating kicking him out, when he suddenly changed his nickname: [Nyx Says I'm the Cutest]

Helly was speechless. She thought, 'Fine. Clearly a fan-probably one of those intense boyfriend/girlfriend types who sees other fans as rivals.'

Most fans didn't vibe with that extreme vibe, but Helly didn't mind. Anyone who genuinely supported Nyx was a comrade and could stay.

Sure, Kai had rudely interrupted, but he stayed quiet after-no arguing back even when chewed out-so the spat fizzled out.

The group quickly flooded with Nyx's stunning pics again. Kai sat on the floor, shifting positions, saving every photo-his heart raced, but he felt miserable too, torn in two.

The new group's demons, feeling refined and free from Kai's prying eyes, got bolder with their fantasies.

[Such a cute face! I'd lick it!]

[Lick lick!]

[Lick lick!]

[Lick lick!]

It took everything Kai had not to blow his cover and settle scores. He didn't realize that among all Nyx's fans, the demon clan's style was actually pretty tame and pure. Showtime hit, and the group rushed to the live stream-Kai slipped in too.

Mixed with other guests' fans, Nyx chatter thinned out-thirty big-name performers were on, and Nyx was just a rising newbie among them.

As Kai quietly gifted her on the stream, the camera zoomed in on her. Instantly, the chat flipped-everyone, no matter whose fan, got hooked on Nyx.

[Whoa! What's that instrument?]

[Is that a harp!]

[So classy.]

[This girl's gorgeous-sitting by that instrument, she's like a painting come to life.]

[That's Nyx! Princess and assassin from Breaking Chains-her fight scenes are killer. Stan her!]

[Can she play that?]

[No way, right.]

Definitely not! Those strings look insane. I'd pass out!]

[Posing with it's enough-she's an actress, not a musician.]

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Amid the buzzing chat, the host wrapped up, the stage hushed, and the live audience waited eagerly for the show to start.

But instead of the band, a clear, bright plucking sound rang out-like a mountain spring flowing-piercing and grabbing every ear instantly. Peering closer, everyone gawked.

[She's playing!

[She's actually playing?]

[She's for real?]

[Wait, isn't she an actress? How's she playing that?]

Amateurs heard the fun and pros heard the skill-Nyx had real chops, clearly versed in plucked instruments, her technique

smooth.

Even the producer had been floored, though the audience didn't know that.

He'd first noticed her hands-long, delicate fingers like peeled scallions, not just pretty but classically elegant. A close-up of her playing would've looked poetic on

camera.

But to his shock, Nyx wasn't just for show-she'd figured out the instrument in three or four days. After a few rehearsals, she took it on stage and played like a pro.

The airy, soaring notes flitted like birds one moment, then dropped like precious gems-even with backup music joining in, it couldn't drown her out, only amplifying her grand, breathtaking sound.

The chat went wild with praise, veering into chaos.

[Nyx's hands are so pretty, so nimble, so good-she'd slap me real nice, huh!]noveldrama

[I get it.]

[A whiff of perfume, then the slap from Nyx.]

[Thanks for the love, but Nyx is my master-keep it chill, folks!]

Kai scowled at the nonsense, reporting each comment one by one. After reporting, he let out a heavy breath, rubbed his face thoughtfully, and opened a jar of face cream.

The first episode ended perfectly-Nyx's playing stunned, her singing shone, and she stood head and shoulders above the rest, nabbing a landslide first place.

Seeing her steal the spotlight and win tons of fans, the other guests felt envy but couldn't argue-she'd earned it. With any other instrument, they might've cried foul and said, "Cross-genre my foot, she'd secretly trained!"

But this was a harp, not a guitar. Not many modern people played that instrument.

Plus, Nyx was a last-minute sub-she'd saved their bacon and classed up the show. Without her, they'd have flopped with that instrument-total embarrassment. Sure, a good flop could've made buzz too, but it'd be sloppy.

Amid the flood of praise, Nyx forced a smile, not thrilled at all. 'How did I advance? I was meant to get eliminated!' she thought.

Nyx found the producer backstage and earnestly said she had big stuff coming up-she couldn't keep doing the show. The producer clung to her leg, sobbing and rolling on the floor

"No way! You leave now, the viewers will eat me alive!"

Even with some drama, Nyx knew he was right. "When's the next round?"

Seeing her waver, he perked up. "Two weeks from now!"

So, a week off. Nyx mulled it over-a week should be enough to win the leopard back-so she nodded, agreeing to stay for

now.

She pulled out her phone, booked a flight for tomorrow, and was about to screenshot it for Kai when Helly ran up, phone in hand.

"Boss, can I snap some pics for the fan group?" she asked. The group was clamoring for off-stage shots of Nyx.

"Fan group?" Nyx tilted her head. "Don't Marilyn and Gavin handle those?"

A not-so-sharp fox like Helly couldn't manage something that brainy,

"It's the demon clan fan group," Helly whispered, squirming shyly. "I just made it."

Hearing demon clan, Nyx pictured those cute critters from her last call with Kai, a fond smile spreading across her face. She didn't just let Helly take pics-she generously let her record a video too.

In the Nyx Demon Clan Fan Club, the starving demons finally got their feast when Helly dropped the goods. On-stage shots were gorgeous, but off-stage candids had a cozy charm.

Seeing them felt like Nyx was closer somehow. Helly even threw in a bonus-a video Nyx recorded just for them. She grinned at the camera, waving to her demon clan pals.

[Nyx is the best-she doesn't even blame us for her breakup with Lord Kai.]

[She knows we're demon clan and isn't scared one bit.]

[Yeah!]

Helly chimed in confidently: [My boss is amazing! I've embarrassed myself tons in

front of her, and she didn't fire me-she even brushed my fur!]

The demons cooed with envy, but Kai's face darkened, his eyes fixating on

"breakup."

Just as he was about to jump in and set things straight, a sharp-eyed demon asked: [Did anyone hear someone talking to Nyx at the end of the video?]

Once he pointed it out, they all noticed. It was a young, smooth male voice-sweet and familiar-asking if Nyx wanted a late-night snack when she got home. Hounded for answers, Helly spilled: [It's Seafarion.]

Gossip mode activated, she couldn't stop: [You all know who he is, right? He's been chasing Nyx forever!]

Helly: [She didn't date him before-seems like after splitting with Lord Kai, she moved in with Seafarion.]

Helly had rooted for Kai once, but since he'd bailed abroad, clearly giving up, Seafarion's slow-burn win felt tastier now. Plus, Seafarion was human-better match for Nyx anyway.

Helly: [I overheard him propose to Nyx-they'll probably get married someday.]

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Seafarion's name rang bells-every demon scraping by in human society knew

him. Picturing him, even the pickiest couldn't deny he and Nyx looked good

together.

[Solid match.]

(If Nyx likes him, I'm good!}

[AW]

[But what about Lord Kai?]

Kai was already en route to the airport. While the group's demons sighed over the

pity of it, he boarded a plane with a stony face, switched to flight mode, and cut off the irritating chatter.

He hadn't broken up with Nyx. In just a few days, even the little fox had flipped. He wondered if Nyx felt the same way and thought Seafarion was better.

The thought was unbearable-Kai tossed aside all his doubts and hesitations. He didn't care anymore. None of it mattered. He couldn't even wait for Nyx to come get him-terrified Helly's nonsense might come true.

A sleek black car cruised quietly through the night. Nyx finally got a break, lounging lazily in her partner's arms. Seafarion rubbed her hands gently, asking how she'd rest this week.

"I'm going abroad," Nyx said, not hiding it.

Seafarion knew exactly who she was chasing-his lashes lowered, but he kept his cool and hugged her tighter. "I'll go with you."

'No way that immature punk gets to hurt Nyx again,' he thought.

Nyx hesitated. Letting them meet like this-they would probably fight.

Both SS-level males, they were evenly matched in sparring, but in this setup, Seafarion would be at a disadvantage. She'd felt the leopard's aggression firsthand-when he lost it with Theon, she'd broken up plenty of their brawls. But Seafarion was stubborn-no amount of persuading budged him, so she decided to call Kai first and give him a heads-up. The call went through-he was off. She tried his old number-same thing.

Nyx sat up, frowning, and dialed Helly. "Can you reach Kai?"

Helly tried and failed too. "Come to think of it, Lord Kai hasn't shown up in a

while."

That genuinely worried Nyx. Seafarion stroked her hair soothingly. "Don't worry-I'll send people to find him."

"I'll look too," Nyx said, switching her flight to the next available one.

After a grueling ten-plus-hour flight, Kai landed back in Broskel. He hadn't slept

the whole way, mind racing with fears of Nyx ditching him. Nervously turning on his phone, a flood of unread messages poured in. Ignoring

the noise, he zeroed in on Nyx's missed calls and texts, his face dazed.

'Is this what I get for not waiting like she asked?' he thought. Standing still, Kai stewed in silence, despairing over missing Nyx. He texted her

he was safe, then bought a ticket to head right back.

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Nyx saw the message on the plane and rubbed her forehead, exasperated. She

didn't know what to make of this mix-up just told Kai, "Good you're okay, Rest a day-fly back tomorrow

Flying back-to-back after ten hours wasn't exactly comfy. Knowing Kai was fine eased her mind-she glanced out the window, half-vacation-minded now, when someone butchered her name in a thick accent. "Ny-Nyx?

She looked over-a stranger, an older foreign guy, spry for his age, staring at her with gleaming eyes,