Chapter 2 69 % The news that the female rescued from the Primitive Planet was awake spread through the base like wildfire . Everyone was buzzing with excitement . This base housed over 30,000 people all male beastmen of soldiers and logistics personnel without a single female . By law in this empire , females werent allowed anywhere near dangerous locations like this . Nyx was the first female to set foot in this military base over the years . Even though most of the males hadnt seen her in person , they all knew her name by heart . They thought Nyx was a beautiful name . It sounded like it belonged to someone equally stunning . Nyx was immediately scheduled to leave for the Central Planet Female Protection Association , escorted personally by Theon and Zayne . They werent taking any chances with her safety and assigned her to the most secure spaceship available . On the spaceship , Nyxs room was conveniently close to Theons . The moment she stepped into her room , she froze . The place was breathtaking . Warm light filtered through soft curtains , casting a cozy glow over the lightweight bedding . A small bedside lamp and a vase of dried flowers added a delicate touch to the atmosphere , while the faint scent of a soothing fragrance filled the air . It was the exact opposite of the cold vibe shed expected from that military camp . This is … my room ? Nyx asked , unable to believe it . Misreading her expression as dissatisfaction , Theon quickly apologized . It was a last minute setup by my adjutant . I know its a bit plain . Please endure it for now . If theres anything you need , just let me know . Its … not plain at all , Nyx murmured , shaking her head as she stepped inside . She touched one of the soft cushions on the sofa and felt a complicated mix of emotions surge within her . All her life , she had dreamed of having a warm and safe room to call her own . But it had always seemed out of reach a luxury she could never afford . During her growth , shed been branded a money sink , dropped out of school to work , and struggled to scrape by while her earnings were snatched away to buy her younger brother clothes gadgets , and even a tablet . Now , faced with the reality of her long held dream , it all felt surreal . To be fair , everything that had happened since she woke up felt like a dream . Could I get some books to read ? Theres so much I need to figure out , Nyx asked after snapping out of her thoughts . Her request caught Theon off guard for a second , but then he quickly realized something . He knew the little girl had lost her memory . Aside from her name , Nyx remembered nothing , not the people who abused and abandoned her , not where she came from . Zayne had theorized it might be self protective amnesia , triggered by her trauma . 1/4 12:26 Sat , Feb 8 BBB Chapter 2 69 % Theon thought it made sense , especially since Nyx had been visibly afraid of them when she first woke up . Whatever shed been through was likely at the hands of males . Guilt and protectiveness swirled in Theons chest . He gave Nyx a solemn nod and replied , Absolutely . Whatever you need , Tll make sure you have it . Soon , an assortment of books was delivered to her room , including illustrated audiobooks aimed at younger audiences , which were easy to digest even if her memory failed her . Having had enough sleep , Nyx shut her door and dove headfirst into the stack of books , eager to understand this strange . new world . She soon realized this was a vast interstellar empire , stretching across eight star systems and countless planets . Earths technology couldnt hold a candle to what she read here . The citizens on this planet werent like humans on Earth either . They were beastmen . According to the records , male beastmen had possessed two forms since ancient times human form and beast form . They were powerful warriors , fiercely protective and capable of incredible combat . The females , on the other hand , wielded something called mental power , which could calm males and prevent them from losing control and permanently shifting into their beast forms . Now , in the age of interstellar exploration , beastmen had conquered new frontiers and developed advanced medicine , with an average lifespan of 500 years . Among the planets , they were one of the most powerful high civilizations . But even they had a problem , a threatening crisis Females were growing increasingly rare . The gender ratio was becoming alarmingly skewed . The empire had even dabbled in ethically controversial projects , attempting to create artificial females . But the results were disheartening artificial females couldnt awaken mental power , and worse , their offspring often couldnt take human form at all and remained purely beast . After countless tragedies , the empire had no choice but to shut down its artificial female research program . Instead , they turned to fiercely protecting natural females , enforced strict laws to ensure their safety , and heavily promoted polyandry . At first , there were still criminals trying to enslave and exploit females , but as the empire cracked down hard and tightened the protections of females , the status of females rose higher and higher until they were practically worshipped . The balance had completely tipped : Females ruled in this civilization , and males served . Nyx finally understood why Theon and Zayne treated her so respectfully despite their obvious authority and power . It wasnt because of who she was but because she was recognized as a female . Nyxs eyes widened , and she felt a mix of shock and disbelief . But it also made sense . No matter how strong or capable a male beastman was , they all depended on the mental power of females to keep them from losing control . Without it , theyd devolve into mindless beasts , unable to return to their human forms . Nyx realized how vital mental power was to those males , and she touched her nose with guilt , thinking she didnt deserve their treatment . She was an ordinary human , not a real female beastman . She didnt think she had any mental power at all . Later during dinner , Nyx asked Zayne about the mental power thing . Do I … have mental power ? 9/4 12:26 Sat , Feb 8 BBB . Chapter 2 69 % @ Zayne , who was taking his nutrient drink , suddenly paused his movement . He then glanced at Theon with a faintly accusing look . Theon immediately shook his head in protest , silently explaining he didnt say anything to Nyx . Zayne took a sigh and put his drink down to explain , No , you dont . Mental power usually awakens by the age of 18 , and since youre already 20 , its safe to say your mental power didnt awaken . Seeing her expression falter , Zayne added , You dont need to worry about it too much . Around 20 % of females in the empire never awaken their mental power , but trust me , youre just as precious as any of them . Zayne didnt lie to her . Though females with strong mental power held high status , those without it were still cherished as treasures on this planet . The next day , Nyx arrived at the Central Planet Female Protection Association , where she was greeted like royalty . The fanfare and attention were overwhelming , which was leagues beyond what Earths biggest celebrities ever experienced . The staff at the association ran another full medical exam for Nyx . When they confirmed she had no mental power , their attitudes didnt change a bit . They still treated her like the center of their universe and escorted her through the process of registering as an official citizen of their empire . Nyx handed her medical report to a young male and flashed him a polite smile . Thank you . The males face instantly turned bright red . He held his breath , frozen in place , until Nyx moved on to the next step . Only then did he exhale and cover his chest like hed just survived a heart attack . Geeze , shes adorable , he murmured with a dreamy expression . Females in this empire were often spoiled , and they were either crusty or timid that they barely showed those males any smiles . Nyxs gentle demeanor and soft smile were rare , almost unheard of . Too bad she didnt awaken her mental power , the male sighed . If she had , Id be chasing after her in a heartbeat . Come on , get real , his coworker teased . Shes so gorgeous and sweet . Even without mental power , shes not gonna run out of suitors anytime soon . Youre definitely not on her radar . The coworker added with a smirk , Besides , malnutrition can affect mental power awakening . If she gets healthy , she might have a second awakening . Second awakening ? Come on , man . Its rarer than a blue moon . Maybe one case every century . Yeah , youre probably right . Nyx , meanwhile , was blissfully unaware of the conversation . She was waiting for her turn to input her information when a wave of dizziness hit her . The room spun around her , and she had to grab something to steady herself . As her vision swam , a line from the books shed read yesterday came back to her : Intermittent dizziness is one of the key symptoms before mental power awakens . 12:26 Sat , Feb 8 GBB . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!