His Breeding Obsession Chapter 156

“I’m not sure if this will help, but the place I escaped from was near the red roofs on Karin Street. They told me not to cause trouble since we were almost there. Donaty must be somewhere nearby.”  

 

Derrick marked Karin Street on the map with his quill, his thin eyes narrowing to slits as he nodded.  

 

“Then their base is likely the warehouse at the far end of Karin Street. It’s the only place with signs of life, so it’s obvious. Last time I was tailing them, I saw them heading there.”  

 

The gazes of everyone except Grecan and Mirania met.  

 

Mirania found the tension, determination, and mutual trust in their eyes fascinating. Minella gave a nod.  

 

“Then let’s move.”  

 

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《Karin Street Warehouse》

 

After lying in wait for about 30 minutes, the school’s teachers confirmed that one of Gangchi’s direct subordinates had left the warehouse, solidifying their belief that this was the gang’s base.  

 

“I’ll check the situation inside and give a signal. Five fingers mean ‘in,’ a fist means ‘out.’ Got it?”  

 

Following the plan, Derrick and Kanit, wearing masks, moved like shadows and infiltrated the warehouse.  

 

“We need to cover Derrick and Kanit. We should close the distance.”  

 

Minella whispered, and Truke nodded. Minella then looked at Mirania.  

 

“If things get dangerous, cast your strongest spell at the warehouse. If it turns into chaos, it’ll be easier to extract ourselves.”  

 

“Got it.”  

 

As Minella was about to move closer to the warehouse, she hesitated and turned back.  

 

Mirania, with her arms crossed, raised an eyebrow as if asking why she kept looking back.  

 

“And if things get really dangerous, don’t intervene—just run.”  

 

“Why’s that?”  

 

“Do you really need to ask for a reason for this too?”  

 

Minella shot back with a look of disbelief.  

 

“I’m saying you should run. You’re not an official member, so there’s no need to take risks. If Donnie’s friend manages to get out, help him. I’m counting on you.”  

 

With that, Minella and Truke slipped out from behind the stone wall.  

 

Mirania watched them move toward the warehouse, crouching low to avoid detection. She then turned her head at the warmth that brushed her shoulder.  

 

Grecan had draped his cloak over her and was carefully fastening it.  

 

“It’s cold, so stay warm.”

 

The cloak had excellent insulation, and as Mirania’s body temperature stabilized, her expression softened.  

 

“Aren’t you curious why I’m doing this?”  

 

“Not really. Isn’t it because it’s fun?”  

 

Mirania frowned, looking exasperated.  

 

“Why would I do something so bothersome just for fun?”  

 

She clicked her tongue and shook her head, then turned her attention back to the warehouse. 

 

Only then did Grecan speak up.  

 

“Do you think they can drive out the beastmen and take over the royal palace? Or do you hope they can?”  

 

He didn’t seem genuinely curious—more like he just wanted to keep the conversation going. 

 

Mirania sighed. 

“You knew all along but pretended not to. You’ve become quite sly since I last saw you.”  

 

“Literally. Why would Mirania, who hates trouble, do something like this? You’ve lamented how the human world has turned out.”  

 

Despite the fact that he himself had played a significant role in how things had turned out, Grecan spoke as if it were someone else’s story.  ”

 

“Only half right.”  

 

“What’s the other half?”  

 

“I don’t want them to drive out the beastmen and take over the royal palace. The order they’d create would be no different from the current one—it’d just be a bigger mess.”  

 

Truke and Minella had taken positions near the warehouse entrance, keeping watch.  

 

Beastmen were sneaking up on both sides of the entrance, taking advantage of the darkness.  

 

Mirania flicked her finger, and the beastmen, struck by a sleep spell, collapsed one by one.  

 

The excessive use of magic left Mirania’s face pale.  

 

“Haa…”  

 

“Are you okay?”  

 

Mirania, gasping for breath due to the drained magic, waved off Grecan’s attempt to support her and tried to lean against the stone wall.  

 

At that moment, Grecan grabbed her wrist and pulled her close to his chest.  

 

“Why do you insist on stepping forward, Mirania? You’re already weak. That’s your problem.”  

 

His face was full of dissatisfaction. Mirania rolled her eyes.  

 

“Should I have done that?”  

 

Grecan blinked.  

 

“I thought you’d scold me for ignoring you.”  

 

“I don’t have the energy for that. It seems my laziness has gotten worse without magic.”  

 

After venting her complaints, Mirania, having regained some strength, spoke calmly.  

 

“It’s true that I feel a sense of responsibility for how the world has turned out. I hesitated for a long time about what to do, but they already had the answer within themselves. They’re already too intertwined to exclude each other. So, if they stop rejecting each other and join hands, this world will establish a new order. Like rain falling and hardening the ground.”

“…”

 

“I want to guide them when they’re lost and help clear the chaotic path ahead.”  

 

Grecan remained silent, lost in thought. He simply relaxed his body to let her rest comfortably.  

 

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Meanwhile, inside the warehouse, Derrick and Kanit whispered to each other, puzzled by the eerie quiet.  

 

“Why is it so easy?”  

 

“Be careful. It might be a trap.”  

 

Unaware that Mirania and Grecan had already put everyone outside to sleep, Derrick and Kanit remained on high alert.  

 

The warehouse, though called such, was a series of large rectangular buildings connected. 

 

It was filled with hiding spots and spacious areas, making it a difficult place for intruders to let their guard down.  

 

Finally, after venturing deep inside, the two encountered a curtain blocking the entrance at the end of a passageway.  

 

Derrick and Kanit, pressed against the walls, exchanged glances. Derrick nodded and used the tip of his sword to slightly lift the curtain.  

 

Inside, candlelight seeped through, and it was relatively quiet.  

 

‘What’s going on?’

 

Just as Derrick, growing more curious, tried to lift the curtain further, a hook shot out. The sharp blade caused the curtain to flutter.  

 

“Who’s there!”  

 

‘We’ve been spotted!’  

 

Derrick gritted his teeth and charged in, making a loud entrance to cover for Kanit, who was still hidden.  

 

A large man was pulling a hammer off the wall. Derrick’s face tensed.  

 

‘Gangchi!’

 

The man was as big as Truke, with bulging arm muscles that looked threatening. He was known as a powerful swordfish.  

 

“Arrghh!”  

 

Without giving Derrick a moment to breathe, Gangchi swung his hammer. Derrick dodged to the side, his face hardening.  

 

‘Judging by his reaction speed, he already knew we were here.’

 

“Even if they’re thugs, it seems luck isn’t the only reason he became the boss.”  

 

“You bastard! What are you yapping about!”  

 

Gangchi let out a roar and grabbed a long rope hanging from the ceiling, shaking it violently.  

 

Clang, clang, clang!  

 

The sound of a bell rang out loudly.  

 

At the noise, not only Derrick but also Kanit, who was hiding in the passageway observing the situation, froze.  

 

“If we don’t stop that bell, his men will swarm in soon!”  

 

Derrick shouted loudly, conscious of Kanit, and charged at Gangchi.  

 

“You’re mine!”

 

Kanit rushed to the window and sent a signal outside. According to their initial plan, the signal meant to retreat, not to enter.  

 

Without even confirming whether Truke and Minella had seen the signal, Kanit charged through the curtain to help Derrick.  

 

His longsword wasn’t aimed at Gangchi, whom Derrick was fighting, but at a bear beastman who was sneaking up to attack Derrick.  

 

“Aghh! You little brat!”  

 

Startled by the roar, Derrick glanced at Kanit, who was now dealing with the bear beastman, and scolded him.  

 

“Why did you come in? I was handling this.”  

 

“I didn’t know another one was about to attack you.”  

 

“I was going to take care of Gangchi and then deal with the rest.”  

 

“Yeah, right? We need to finish these two and get out. The noise was loud, so the gang will swarm in soon.”  

 

Derrick nodded. Unlike the typical mermaid clan, known for their lung capacity and sonic attacks, Gangchi was infamous for his divine power, making him a troublesome opponent even in close combat.  

 

“Argh!”  

 

Gangchi opened his mouth wide. A piercing noise swept through the room, making their ears ring.  

 

Derrick and Kanit covered their ears with one hand while struggling to keep hold of their weapons.  

 

“Die, you bastards!”

 

Gangchi charged as soon as the noise stopped.  

 

It was a well-known tactic of his—disrupting his opponents’ balance with sonic attacks and then striking while they were slow to react.  

 

Derrick and Kanit rolled on the ground, forcing their stiff legs to move.  

 

Bang!  

 

Gangchi’s hammer slammed into the empty floor, veins bulging on his temples.  

 

“You slippery little eels!”  

 

Derrick and Kanit were drenched in cold sweat.  

 

‘We barely dodged that.’

 

Fortunately, while Gangchi was strong, his large size made him slow.  

 

Just then, a horrified scream erupted.  

 

“Ugh!”  

 

“Urghh… Mama…”  

 

Derrick, who had been dodging attacks with quick movements, glanced around the room.  

 

The gang had lit the candles brightly, making it easy to see. His face quickly hardened.  

 

‘I thought I heard crying, but…’

 

Inside the warehouse building, there were at least five barred cages lined up.  

 

Inside them, children who looked no older than fifteen were huddled in the corners, trembling.  

 

Derrick gritted his teeth, ‘This is some messed-up problem.’