Chapter 16 Chapter 16 69 % The room went dead silent , and everyones mind raced . Beyond S level … Could she really be SS level ? No wonder she can get out of control beastmen to settle down . In the history of the empire , no SS level female had ever been recorded . There were a few SS level males in every age like the current Crown Prince and the famous War God Felix . But because there was no female capable of soothing them , they were always at risk of losing control completely . Even the Crown Princes position was starting to waver , with some people whispering about backing other princes to take the throne . Besides , Felix hadnt been on the battlefield for years . But if Nyx could awaken SS level mental power , she would become the empires only hope . She would be the destined spouse for these powerful males and become their only salvation Zayne glanced at Nyx , surrounded by so many admiring eyes , and felt a pang of bitterness in his chest . But it It was good for Nyx to awaken such high level mental power , and he was genuinely happy for her . But it also meant that not only Theon , but all the powerful figures in the empire would become his rivals . He had once scorned those males who always fought to win favor and attention from females , but now , he accepted that he also had become part of that competition . Zaynes gaze darkened as the thoughts crossed his mind . He had fought his way out of the Desolate Planet , from nothing to where he was today . He had done things that others thought impossible , and he had never feared competing against the strong . Taking a deep breath , Zayne spoke , You had a checkup just yesterday , and at the time , your mental fluctuations were still pretty faint . The fact that theyve spiked so high so quickly means youre about to fully awaken . He explained that when a female officially awakened , her mental power would go into a kind of eruption , and all the males nearby would sense it . The higher the mental power level , the farther the range of influence . An E level female awakening would affect only 3.3 feet or so around her . An A level would affect an entire building . An S level would affect an entire citys males . If a female with SS level power awakened , no one knew just how far her influence could reach . But one thing was for sure- it would be earth shattering . During this kind of eruption , the female would be sent to the Holy Ground to receive blessings from the Divine Tree . Only once the eruption settled down would the awakening be complete The Holy Ground was said to be the origin place of beastmen . The Divine Tree , a relic from ancient times , was said to have stood for billions of years , long before the rise of the empire . In the era of widespread atheism in the empire , most people didnt believe in the blessings of the Sacred Tree anymore , but the tradition was still carried on as a ceremonial rite . A tree that has lived for billions of years … Nyx was stunned when she heard Zaynes explanation . She was trying to process 1/3 34 Sat , Feb 8 BBB Chapter 16 everything , but before she knew it , she realized she was surrounded by intense , almost fanatical gazes . 0.69 % Seems like you dont have a spouse yet , right ? one of the officers asked . If youre not satisfied with the males around you , we can recommend some excellent ones . We have lots of types for you to choose … After all , Nyx was about to be an S level female . Everyone wanted to be close to her . Just being around her and serving her would be an honor . And considering how sweet and approachable she was , with none of the typical airs other females had , no male could stay indifferent . Nyx quickly shook her head , signaling a firm no . Im satisfied with the males around me now . Its my issue . I dont want to get married yet . Nyx thought , Zayne is perfect . He is top tier handsome , thoughtful , and capable of both handling work stuff and cooking a perfect meal . On Earth , I would never meet a man as exceptional as him . Its my own problem . The emotional scars from my past made me hesitant about marriage . Besides , Beastmen live up to 500 years , while Im just a human who would be lucky to live a few decades . Im not sure how long I can live , so I wont tie myself to someone permanently . Although Nyx took all the blame on herself , Zayne still ended up getting the full brunt of the disapproving glares , with everyone blaming him for not winning Nyxs heart . Nyx felt sorry about it . On the way home , she couldnt stop thinking about it . Suddenly , she realized how selfish she had been . She kept Zayne and Theon by her side as her guardians without intending to bond with them . She was holding them back from finding their own partners . Whats on your mind ? Zayne asked , his gray blue eyes reflecting Nyxs image . Can I help with anything ? His gentle tone only made Nyx feel worse . Nyx lowered her head and mumbled , Being my guardian doesnt really seem like its doing you any favors . Maybe we should call it off . Zayne froze for a moment and then forced a smile , trying to stay calm . No , I dont need any favors . You said were family , and thats all I want . Youve already done more than enough for me . His voice dropped slightly , taking on a more vulnerable tone . You know , Im an orphan . Ive never had a family … Nyx felt a pang in her chest . Hearing him say that was like hearing someone say they were abandoned by the world , and it made her feel like the worst person alive . She had essentially taken him in like a stray dog , pampered him for a while , and then suddenly wanted to throw him away because she thought he wasnt free enough . Thinking of all that , Nyx felt terrible about herself . But then , out of nowhere , Zayne suddenly crouched down and transformed into a giant snow wolf ! Nyx didnt expect Zaynes beast form to be a huge , white wolf ! Thank goodness the spaceship had enough space , or this massive beast wouldnt even have fit inside . The snow wolf was enormous , yet it somehow managed to look pitiful . It tilted its head up to look at Nyx , its eyes full of longing . The effect of its fluffy fur and sad eyed gaze was ten times stronger than in human form . Nyxs heart practically melted , and before she could stop herself , she blurted out , Okay , okay , Im still your family ! Were not breaking up the bond ! 2/3 ts 575 2、369 .. 12:32 Sat , Feb 8 GB B Chapter 16 No sooner had she spoken than the wolfs tail began to wag happily , almost slapping her in the face a few times . Nyx couldnt resist that anymore . Her hand itched with the irresistible urge to pet him . Zaynes beast form was by far the most handsome wolf shed ever seen . His fur was as white as snow , without a single spot or imperfection . His body was long , lean , and strong , an impeccable blend of wildness and grace . His gray blue eyes locked onto her with intense focus . Nyx tried to resist but eventually gave in . She reached out to touch the soft fur , then did it again , unable to stop herself . She didnt notice the mischievous and satisfied glint in Zaynes eyes . Their spaceship landed near their villa , and it wasnt until Nyx stepped out and realized what had happened that she felt a little guilty . Shed basically spent the entire ride playing with a wolf . If it were an actual wolf , it might be fine , but this was Zayne … She quickly pulled her hand back , embarrassed , and cleared her throat awkwardly . Sorry about that . She felt like shed just acted like a total creep . Zayne shook out his fur and lay down , looking up at her . No problem . Want to hop on my back ? It was the first time Nyx had seen a beastman speak in his beast form , and he was nothing like the lion or the black mamba . He didnt feel like a wild animal at all . Males would only let their partners ride them , and it was a kind of unspoken tradition among the beastmen . But Nyx didnt know that , just like she didnt realize that petting a males beast form was an unspoken invitation for mating . Her curiosity got the best of her . She told herself , Its fine . Were family . Its nothing to hop on him for a ride . She then climbed onto Zaynes strong back , and they leaped off the spaceship steadily . Suddenly , a thought hit Nyx that she had ridden on a lion before without knowing it was a beastman . You said you knew that lion , right ? Who is that ? she asked , glancing down at the wolf beneath her . Zaynes entire body stiffened when he heard the question . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!