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Well, you've even learned this trick.
But I won't fall for that trick.
It's you who's in heat, not me!
If I take the initiative, will you be able to resist?
Thinking this, Payne turned to the side, trying to get Lacey off him so he could gain a high ground position to launch an attack.
Just as he expected, even though she was exhausted from running around with Stephen all day, Lacey still couldn't suppress her instincts at night and took the initiative to cooperate with Payne.
However, she seemed unwilling to accept losing the high ground, so after a while, they ended up lying face to face on their sides.
A direct confrontation on flat ground is acceptable; it's barely considered a loss.
However, one thing was strange: Lacey refused to open her eyes.
Is it because you're still sulking and don't want to look at me?
Well, it doesn't matter, as long as she's willing to accept this kind of comfort.
However, just as Payne was about to relax and focus on having fun with Lacey, he suddenly noticed a noise that shouldn't have happened, which startled him so much that he opened his eyes abruptly.
At this moment, Lacey had her back to the door, while he was facing it. Therefore, he could clearly see that Alpha, with a flushed face, was lifting the curtain and walking in, trying to maintain a calm expression as he looked at the man and the dog.
How come she's back so soon?!
Even if I explained to Lacey that I was a little delayed, it shouldn't have been this fast, right?!
Lacey! Lacey!! Alpha!! Alpha is back!!!...
At this moment, he encountered the exact same situation as in the morning—he was physically silenced by Lacey, and the dog wouldn't let go, so he had no chance to speak at all.
He tried to push Lacey away again, but he wasn't strong enough to push her away. His struggles seemed to be misunderstood by Lacey, who then held him even tighter...
And the last method, which wasn't really a method at all—to convey a message through eye contact—couldn't be implemented because Lacey kept her eyes tightly closed...
Helpless, he could only give the big black dog a look that said, "Get out of here!!"
Whether it was because his chemistry with Alpha was too poor, or because Alpha deliberately disobeyed orders, she saw Payne's eyes and her face was full of suppressed shyness and anger, but she did not go out. Instead, she silently climbed into her own bed and quietly watched the live broadcast.
What's wrong with these two today?! Are they teaming up to mess with me?!?!
Wait a minute! "Combined skills"?
Just as Payne was on the verge of a mental breakdown, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him.
Actually, there's a possibility that Lacey did it intentionally in the morning.
Now there's even more evidence—she not only deliberately chose to face away from the door, but also deliberately closed her eyes, ignoring all the noise Payne made, and simply relentlessly attacked him…
Most importantly, Alpha was a beast that returned early and did nothing but watch silently!
Lacey!! What have you been doing behind my back, you naughty dog?!?!...
After Payne's inward cry of despair, the battle ended in his defeat.
In a double sense.
He never imagined that he would be kept in the dark by Lacey.
And I have absolutely no idea what Lacey is trying to do.
Although it's normal for orcs and humans to have different ways of thinking, and it's also normal for humans not to understand what orcs are thinking, Paine felt a sense of resentment because of this.
Orcs' thoughts are simpler and easier to understand than humans'. He had been with Lacey for over a year, yet there were still times when he couldn't figure out what Lacey was thinking.
It even escalated to the point where Lacey had to secretly do things behind his back.
Am I a failed animal trainer?
Will Lacey really hate me now?
How can I make amends and regain her trust?
Even if she forgives me, can we go back to the way we were before?
What if something goes wrong on the battlefield because of this fissure? ...
……
Hey, hey, hey, I said stop, stop! Your slippery slope fallacy is almost back to your grandma's house. You might as well just slip all the beast girls away and you'll be all alone for the rest of your life.
Orcs are the ones in heat, you don't have a heat cycle, so why are you getting depressed?
Fortunately, just when Payne was about to slide into hell, his strong rationality saved him once again.
Another important thing he learned on the battlefield was that internal strife must be avoided at all costs.
The enemy and the environment are already terrible enough. Instead of forming a united front against the enemy, you're fighting an internal war with yourself. Do you want to die sooner?
Although his reason stopped him from continuing to overthink, this inexplicable sadness was not something he could easily shake off.
Even though Lacey had released him and lifted the silencing order, he still lay there looking utterly hopeless, not wanting to say a word or move an inch.
It wasn't until Alpha on the other bed started baring his teeth and growling that he quickly sat up, trying to mediate between them, and Lacey turned around and did the same to Alpha.
Although neither dog was coming for him, just hearing the threatening growls from the predator sent shivers down his spine.
So he coughed loudly twice, trying to maintain his dignity as an animal trainer, and asked, "Wait a minute, what exactly did you two do behind my back?"
Fortunately, the two dogs still respected their trainer and temporarily sheathed their fangs, turning to him to explain:
Alpha: "I explained to Lacey that it was an accident caused by a communication problem, but she wouldn't listen."
Lacey: "I asked Alpha to come at this time. She needs to recognize her place."
Alpha then turned to Lacey: "Lacey, get this straight, the reason I'm challenging you now is because I can't disturb the leader's important business. It's entirely because of the leader, not you."
Lacey turned to Alpha: "Challenge me? Do you even deserve it? Who was it that bowed down to me when they first joined the pack?"
So Payne slapped himself on the forehead.
They really were fighting over me.
And what the heck is this "pack of dogs" you're talking about, Lacey...?
Be professional, Lacey. You've been a veteran orc soldier for over a year now. You should say "squad"!
Chapter 175 CLXXIV. The New Dog King Competition
"Wait, wait a minute, you two."
Seeing the two dogs poised to fight at any moment, Payne quickly stepped forward to stop them, turning to the big black dog and asking, "Alpha, why did you challenge Lacey?"
“Because she provoked me!” Alpha immediately replied indignantly.
Payne was taken aback. "How...how did this constitute provocation?"
"Isn't this a provocation?! She told me the leader had something important to tell me, so she asked me to come back early. But... the result is that I have to watch you and her right before my eyes!!..."
Payne: "..."
He had actually considered this possibility before, but he didn't think Lacey would do something so heinous.
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The dog, which had been with him for over a year, seemed completely unaware of its mistake. Instead, it went up and hugged his neck, saying smugly:
"How can this be considered a provocation? I just want to make you realize the reality—I have the highest priority in my master's eyes! Don't you agree, master?"
Although Lacey did go a bit too far this time, it's really hard to refute what she said...
Whether in terms of seniority or emotional connection, Lacey definitely holds a more significant place in his heart than Alpha.
But he really couldn't accept Alpha watching his live stream with Lacey...
Indeed, there is a significant difference between the thinking of orcs and humans.
Lacey needs to be taught a lesson.
Alpha is stronger than Lacey in both temperament and physical ability, so he should be able to dampen her spirits a bit.
Thinking this, Payne used a little force to pry Lacey's arm away and said, "Lacey, you're right, but that's not the point right now."
"I think if I just forcefully suppress this matter, neither of you will be satisfied, right?"
"So I think it would be better to let the two of you have a proper fight."
Lacey looked slightly surprised, but she showed no displeasure or fear, and even extended her claw-like nails.
"Fine, bring it on. What's there to be afraid of about a guy who bows down to me without even fighting?"
Alpha immediately retorted: "The past is the past, the present is the present!"
"I was afraid of you before because you were a veteran beastman who had participated in real battles."
"But now, I'm a beastman who has fought in battles, no different from you!"
But Lacey seemed unconcerned: "Is that so? It seems you won't realize the gap between you and me until we have a match."
"Perfect! Through this battle, the master will finally see who the most reliable dog is!"
Seemingly sensing a strong sense of possessiveness in these words, Alpha said again, "I have explained many times before that I do not want to monopolize your leadership; it is just a misunderstanding, but you just won't listen."
"Since you want to fight, then I'll play along to the end!"
So the two dogs bared their teeth and growled at each other again, their fur standing on end.
"Hey, are we really going to fight?!"
But at this critical moment, a series of urgent, soft cries came from outside the trench, and then a golden, fluffy ball rolled in.
"Waaaaah, don't fight! We're all friends, fighting is bad..."
While Ella was trying to persuade them, the snow-white Shawn and Stephen walked in with worried expressions. Only the squirrel, who was lagging behind, had a look of amusement on its face and was even stirring things up:
"Captain Payne has spoken, so what's stopping us from fighting? Come on, let's fight!"
Payne: "..."
So you were all eavesdropping, huh?
He silently turned to look at Lacey, but the dog immediately shook its head: "It wasn't me! I only told Alpha!"
Having probably calculated that Payne's attention was focused on the two dogs, the scoundrel brazenly revealed itself: