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As they shouted, the intruders attempted to break down the door.
The moment the two men at the front reached the entrance, their bodies convulsed violently as if electrocuted, and they collapsed straight to the ground.
The remaining attackers immediately backed away, their faces filled with shock and hesitation as they stared at the door.
Then, the door opened.
Erik stepped out, rolling his wrist as he coldly responded to their demands, “Not happening.”
Seeing that he dared to come out alone, the intruders regained their courage. “Kill him. The pregnant woman can stay for
now.”
They thought, “That pregnant woman must be stunningly beautiful, otherwise, she wouldn’t have managed to ensnare two men into living with her. Killing her outright would be a waste. Better to keep her around; once we enjoy ourselves with her, we might even sell her off for supplies.’
Just as they were indulging in their twisted fantasies, the man leading the charge suddenly felt a powerful force twist his neck.
“You’re seeking death.” The enraged Erik exuded a murderous aura, like a demon crawling out of hell. Erik rarely resorted to violence in front of Nyx, let alone killing, but these men had crossed his bottom line.
In the surrounding villas, some people secretly observed the commotion, swallowing hard. This was not the outcome they had expected.
Even with their superior numbers, the property management enforcers were utterly powerless against this Erik.
His swift and precise movements made it clear–he was no stranger to combat.
The thought, ‘Who is he? An assassin from abroad? A mercenary? Or…
Even if an ordinary middle–aged man rallied a gang, in front of an elite Male Beastman like Erik, they were nothing more than a ragtag bunch of weaklings.
The fight ended swiftly. Erik dragged the defeated raiders outside the courtyard, wiped his hands, and slowly swept his gaze across the area.
Anyone who met his eyes instinctively stiffened, pulling back in fear.
Whatever his origins, one thing was clear–they couldn’t afford to provoke him.
The entire villa district fell into silence. Even the previous chaos seemed to have died down, as if everyone had been subdued by the sheer terror Erik instilled.
People quietly made their way to the property management’s storage area, looting the supplies that had been hoarded or stolen.
Of course, there were disputes over distribution, but no one dared to make a scene for fear of attracting Erik’s attention. They feared that if he came over, they wouldn’t get a share of the spoils at all.
Nyx and her two mates had no interest in scrambling for supplies. They had no need to fight over resources with the others. They simply wanted to shut their doors and live in peace, waiting for the Empire’s spaceship to arrive.
Having survived for years on Desolate Planet, Erik was highly experienced in disaster survival. He had modified their home
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to run on an independent power supply–water and electricity shortages wouldn’t affect them.
“Nyx, dinner’s ready,” Theon called.
Nyx was applying nutrient serum to Chubby when she heard Theon and responded, “Alright, coming.”
Chubby, unwilling to stay in bed, rolled into Nyx’s arms, insisting on going to the dining table with her.
Though it couldn’t eat, its gluttonous instincts compelled it to guard the table at every meal, looking pitifully eager.
Nyx couldn’t help but laugh.
A pot of fish soup, simmered until milky white, sat on the table. She dipped a finger into it, blew on it to cool, and smeared a little onto Chubby’s eggshell. “Is this okay?” she asked.
Chubby spun around happily in excited little circles.
Seeing its enthusiasm, Nyx repeated the process a few more times.
“You’re spoiling him,” Theon remarked, taking Chubby from her arms to prevent the clingy little creature from disturbing Nyx’s meal.
Despite his words, from then on, Theon made sure to prepare soup for every meal.
Fish soup, meat broth–Chubby loved them. Vegetable soup–Chubby despised it.
“Looks like our Chubby is a carnivore,” Nyx teased.
The moment the words left her mouth, she realized how pointless the remark was. After all, every single one of her mates was a carnivore. Naturally, Chubby was too.
Nyx couldn’t help but give Chubby a kiss, coaxing it in a gentle tone, “Baby, what kind of little animal are you?”
These past few days had been peaceful, and she was growing impatient to see Chubby hatch.
Chubby wasn’t the most composed type, but when it came to hatching, it was surprisingly patient.
Five months were almost up. If it didn’t hatch soon, Nyx would start worrying if something was wrong. “Have any other Beastmen cubs had this kind of situation?”
Theon and Erik went through records and found that most unhatched cubs were naturally weak and showed no movement from birth. Chubby was clearly not one of them–it was far too lively.
They thought it was probably just reluctant to come out, perfectly content with its current life. Other Beastmen cubs spent their days alone in incubation chambers, eager to break free, But Chubby, being a cherished egg, likely preferred the safety
of its shell.
“Don’t worry, Nyx.” Theon reassured her. “Once we return to the Empire, we’ll have Zayne examine it. If it’s fully developed, we can assist it in hatching-
Before he could finish, Chubby headbutted his stomach, making Theon turn pale.
Nyx wanted to laugh but held back. She scooped up the misbehaving Chubby and scolded it, “You can’t just go around ramming into people, understand?”
Though she adored Chubby, she didn’t indulge its bad behavior and taught it proper manners.
Chubby squirmed slightly, as if feeling guilty.
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The doorbell rang crisply, and it wriggled excitedly, as if seeing a savior, reminding Nyx that someone had arrived.
She tucked it under her clothes and patted it. “Be good.”
The visitors turned out to be Archie and his friends.
“How did you guys get here?” Nyx was surprised to see them.
The storm had stopped some time ago, but the floodwaters hadn’t receded yet.
“We have a speedboat.” Archie, still wearing his usual playful grin, shoved a belated gift through the door. Next was a maternity care package prepared by Layla, and finally, an Echinacea.
Nyx accepted the maternity supplies but refused the Echinacea.
“Dear sister, you’re due soon, aren’t you?” Archie eyed Nyx. Her belly wasn’t too large, but by his calculations, the time was
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His smile faded, and he frowned, “In a situation like this, childbirth is dangerous. You should take it.” If things went wrong, it could mean the difference between life and death.
Archie updated Nyx on the outside world.
Ever since the storm ended, the government had been organizing rescue efforts and rebuilding. The higher–ground suburban areas were still habitable, so evacuation wasn’t urgent, but supply drops were expected soon.
“The central hospital moved to a higher floor, but it’s chaotic there. After the storm and floods, it’s full of infectious disease patients. You shouldn’t go,” Archie warned. “I’ll try to find a doctor for you instead.”
Nyx looked a little awkward at that. She thought she had already given birth.
“No rush; we’ll figure it out later.” Unable to explain, she changed the subject and invited them. “Stay for dinner.”
Theon’s superb cooking caused a competition as they ate, heads down and concentrating on the meal.
Archie polished off three big plates of food, rubbing his stomach in satisfaction.
At Nyx’s place, it seemed to him as if the disaster hadn’t happened. Life remained peaceful, and they could eat without worry or calculation.
Archie said, “We’re off, dear sister. We’ll visit again in a few days.”
Erik stood up. “I’ll walk you out.”
He thought the real danger for Archie wasn’t just natural disasters–it was other people.
Archie and his group, carrying large bags of supplies, were prime targets. In the darkness, many people were watching them, eager to make a move. But the moment Erik stepped outside, they just shrank back.
Archie was surprised. “No one’s robbing us today?”
Ever since order collapsed, every trip outside meant dealing with looters. The sudden calm felt unsettling.
Just as Archie finished speaking, a figure blocked their path.
“Here we go.” Archie tightened his grip on his weapon, eyes gleaming.
“Wait.” The newcomer frantically waved. “Don’t attack me.”
