Chapter 7 Theon and Zayne were both touched , but they still stuck to the rules . However , Nyx insisted they join her for the meal , and after a brief exchange of glances , they gave in and sat down , eating with a little more restraint than usual . The ingredients on the planet were from specialized Resource Planets . Those planets were free of industrial pollution , where food was naturally grown . These ingredients were not only healthier than anything Nyx had eaten back on Earth , but the flavors were way better . The potatoes were savory , the tomatoes were juicy , and the asparagus was crisp with a refreshing aroma . The ribs had been grilled until their surface was crispy . Wrapping itself around the rich potato , the meat tasted even more indulgent . The beef brisket practically melted in their mouths , soaking up all the tomato goodness , leaving them craving more . Both males were completely stunned by the home cooked meal Nyx had described . Theyd expected the dishes to be decent , but not this astonishing ! Growing up on nutrient drinks , with the occasional visit to high end restaurants , they thought they knew what good food tasted like . But after trying this , they realized just how badly theyd been wasting ingredients all along . Sitting in front of Nyx , the two of them were doing their best to maintain some level of decorum , but their focus was entirely on the food . For Nyx , having someone to share the meal with made her appetite a bit better than usual , though she still ate less than most would . She finished first , excused herself , and got up from the table . The moment her footsteps left , the atmosphere shifted . Theon wasted no time to grab the last three pieces of ribs off the plate and add another piece of potato to his own plate . Zayne quickly scooped up the last of the tomato beef stew , leaving only a sad little pool of broth and two lonely chunks of beef , along with some shredded tomatoes . It wasnt that the fried asparagus wasnt good it just wasnt their thing . Both of them were carnivores type at heart , and even though they were in human form , their dietary preferences still leaned heavily toward meat . Still , they didnt completely ignore the veggies . They divided the asparagus evenly between them and polished it off . Once the plates were cleared , Theon arranged his portion artfully , snapped a few pictures with his Intelligent Brain , and sent them off to Felix . Theon : [ Nyx cooked . They are amazing . ] Felix was stunned when the message came through . His rebellious nephew , who barely ever bothered to contact him , had not only rejected his calls twice today but was now sending him a message out of the blue . Felix clicked open the message , and as he had expected , it was about Nyx . A female cooking ? Felixs mind went into overdrive . Is Theon crazy ? How could he let a female cook ? What if she poisoned him ? But then he saw the pictures , and his eyes widened . 12:28 Sat , Feb 8 BBB . Chapter 7 24. , 69 % _ The Intelligent Brain didnt just send the image itself it also captured the smell and transferred it as data . Basically , pictures now came with a full on sensory experience . In simple terms , pictures in this era could carry the smell together when they were delivered to the other party . As Felix stared at the pictures , the rich , tantalizing scent of the food hit him hard . His stomach betrayed him and started growling loudly in response . He cursed under his breath , embarrassed . Felix made another video call to Theon . This time , Theon answered soon , clearly too relaxed to care . He was lounging back on his bed like a content lion after a good meal , his posture anything but the rigid , commanding general he usually was . Seeing his relaxed state , Felix said with a chuckle , Good for you , Theon . Letting a female cook for you ? Are you trying to get thrown in jail ? Theon replied , Nykie instructed me , and I just did the cooking . Dont worry , Im not going to jail . He sounded like a kid bragging about a new toy with a grin on his face . Were thinking about doing this for all our meals from now on . She says shell teach me more recipes . From now on ? Felixs smile faded , and his expression grew serious . He stared at Theon for a long while before finally speaking , You dont have a future with her . Nyx is a great female , the kind every male dreams of having as a partner . I get why youre so obsessed with her . Young guys like you always fall headfirst into love and want to drown in it . But Theon , your Loss of Control Index is currently at 74 , not even 64. If it were that , maybe Id buy into your little fairy tale . Maybe Id say , fine , just stick to desk work , stay off the battlefield , and keep your emotions in check . Felixs gaze was steady as he went on . But 74 ? Thats way too high . You cant hold it together for long . Are you just gonna waste your life and your efforts before ? Nyx might like you , Felix admitted , his voice softening . Youre the youngest major general in the empire , and Ive got your back . Youve got a brilliant future ahead of you . But shes not going to like a lion that can never turn back into a man . And the lion may lose its mind and doesnt even recognize her . Worse still , the lion may attack her like a stranger Theons expression turned gloomy , his fists clenching at his sides . He retorted , Nyx will undergo a second awakening . She will have mental power . Felix sighed , the weight of the conversation hanging in the air . Youre an S level male . An A level females mental power wont be enough to calm you down . Less than 2 % of females even reach A level mental power . Do you really think she can do it ? Theon fell silent , the truth settling like a cold stone in his chest . Felix added , A level females dont have trouble finding partners And even if they can comfort a male , theyre only allowed a few . There are always more males than available females . Times running out for you , Theon . Felixs voice shifted slightly , the usual forcefulness replaced by something more vulnerable . Theon , were family . Youre all I have . The Lane family had always been small in number . As if they were cursed by something , the Lanes died on the battlefield , 2/4 12:28 Sat , Feb 8 BGB . Chapter 7 08. , 69 % _ from illness , from accidents , and most of all , died from bestialization . And now , Theon was facing the same fate . +23 Felixs voice was final as he delivered his last command . You can be reckless in everything else , but not this . Ive got a list of available A level females with partner slots open . Take a look and find one you like . Go after her immediately . Dont waste another second . The communication ended on a sour note , as the two men hung up , each feeling the sting of the disagreement . Theon shut his eyes , his mind a whirl of chaos . He thought of the soldiers hed seen succumb to bestialization on the battlefield those who lost all reason , who couldnt tell friend from foe , and who attacked without mercy . The image of them , mindless and savage , haunted him . He couldnt help but fear that one day , hed become a beast , with no dignity , no humanity left to hold onto . He needed mental calm . But the awakening rate for A level mental power was so low , and the chances of Nyx being the one to help him were almost nonexistent . Theon knew Felix made a point , but he just couldnt accept it . Theons mind raced , frustration and unease tightening in his chest . His breathing became shallow , and his eyes were bloodshot with growing panic . His Loss of Control Index continued to climb . The moment it reached 80 , the alarm sounded . A shrill warning beeped from his Intelligent Brain, and it notified his emergency contact , Felix , in an instant . In the blink of an eye , Theons form changed , and the man was gone . Where he had stood , a massive lion now prowled , his clothes torn and his senses wild . With a roar , he smashed through the window and leaped from the second floor , bounding into the night . Zayne heard the alarm and rushed over , but he was already too late . He picked up Theons Intelligent Brain from the floor and quickly made a call to Felix . Marshal Lane , its Zayne . Theon has shifted into beast form . He broke the window and ran off . Based on the traces , hes headed southeast . Theres no major damage or blood in his room . Bestialization was different from a normal transformation . While some beastmen could shift willingly , retaining their human minds , bestialized ones were closer to true animals , their human reasoning completely gone . A lion in full beast form was devastating , and once it lost control , the destruction was catastrophic . The search for Theon was underway , with law enforcement and other departments mobilizing in full force . Zayne also joined the search team , but before heading out , he took a quick look at Nyx . She was fast asleep , undisturbed by the chaos that had erupted around her . Zayne tiptoed out , leaving her in peace . Later that night , Nyx was in a deep , hazy sleep when she felt something soft and furry brush against her face . 12:28 Sat , Feb 8 BBB . Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!