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"And losing to a ferocious dog is not shameful at all. Otherwise, according to this logic, would the other orcs in the team just die? Besides, you did win a round, didn't you?"
"Besides, aren't all the spectators today our own people (and beasts)? How have we lost face?"
"Alright, alright, don't think so much. How could Alpha possibly compare to you? What happened to your previous composure, like we were an 'old married couple'?"
Lacey sniffed again, "Then...then promise me..."
Before she could finish speaking, Payne continued, "Yes, I promise you, no matter what happens in the future, I will not neglect you, and I will never abandon you."
So Lacey then raised her head and ears, looked at Payne with teary eyes for a few seconds, and then licked his face a few times.
That should be enough to appease them.
Feeling the timing was good, Payne continued, "But even so, you can't do anything behind my back, understand? There should be nothing between us that's hidden."
Lacey tried to exonerate herself: "But this little trick didn't cause any real harm..."
Payne tapped her on the head lightly. "You should be glad there was no loss, otherwise the punishment wouldn't be as simple as this."
"In short, you are not allowed to do this again, understand? You should know very well that even a small oversight on the battlefield can have extremely serious consequences."
"Oh, and one more thing, you're no longer allowed to assert your dominance by inviting other beasts to watch your live streams, understand?"
"...'Live broadcast'?" Lacey asked, puzzled. "You mean the thing I asked Alpha to watch this time?"
Thinking that the concept of "live streaming" didn't exist in this world, Payne decisively chose not to explain to the illiterate beast girl: "Yes, that's how it is."
“I know that you orcs have different views from humans, and you may not think it’s a big deal, but I can’t accept this. Even if the orcs watching the live stream are your own orcs, it’s still unacceptable.”
“Oh…I understand.” Lacey nodded obediently.
There was a moment of silence between the human and the beast, then Payne chuckled and patted her head. "Alright, alright, that's enough for now. Are you rested? Want to continue?"
"Ok!"
So Lacey happily laughed and pushed Payne back onto the bed.
"Lassie...when will you let me get a good vantage point just once...?"
Payne seemed slightly resentful, but Lacey didn't answer her.
Even after running around all day with Stephen and then having a dog king competition, the human was still no match for the beast girl.
After yet another round of this, Lacey seemed to have a new grievance, and she slapped away the hand that had been touching the teeth marks on her shoulder.
"Why are you still thinking about Alpha at a time like this?"
Chapter 179 CLXXVIII. Alpha Revered Payne
Payne was both amused and exasperated: "But I just keep seeing these red teeth marks on you, they're so obvious, it's impossible not to notice them..."
Lacey pondered for a moment, then sullenly snorted, "Alpha definitely did it on purpose."
"How to say?"
"Think about it, she clearly had two chances to win directly, but because of your request, she played four games with me, and I even won one of them. She must be a little dissatisfied."
"Therefore, she would make sure you thought of her whenever you were with me by leaving a few teeth marks on my body."
"Tsk, that's a really underhanded move."
After hearing her analysis, Payne could only chuckle awkwardly: "Haha...aren't you overthinking it? She bit you just to win the fight..."
But Lacey didn't respond. Instead, she covered Payne's eyes. "If you can't see anything, you won't connect it to her, right? I'm so smart!"
“…Oh dear, then I wouldn’t be able to appreciate your stunning good looks…” Payne said deliberately in a somewhat regretful tone.
This little conversation was at most a minor interlude and did not dampen the spirits of the man and the beast.
Or perhaps it's more accurate to say that Lacey's tactic was quite effective. After kissing Payne almost to the point of suffocation once again, the second battle was over, and the dog happily lay on top of him, saying:
"Hmm! I can feel that my master's thoughts are all on me~~"
Seeing that she was still very interested, Payne started to back down, patted the dog's head, and said:
"Lassie, you're exhausted today too, how about we call it a day? I'm going to 'mmm' later..."
But the dog quickly covered his mouth, saying, "What do you mean 'later'? Why are you still thinking about Alpha?"
Payne struggled to open his mouth: "But...uh...it's true, ugh..."
"So what if it's the truth? Does that mean we can just say the truth whenever we want?"
"..."
Payne really couldn't refute that.
After all, this world is indeed full of truths that cannot be spoken.
"Master, I'm a little disappointed now."
So, under Payne's somewhat fearful gaze, Lacey sat up and continued, "If Master hadn't mentioned her, I probably would have been satisfied much sooner."
"But right now, I'm really feeling down... If I don't get rid of this, I probably won't be able to sleep well tonight."
Looking at Lacey's imposing, beast-like body, Payne composed himself and tried to intimidate her with the authority of a beast tamer: "Lacey, listen to me, get down now."
But who knew that Lacey, in heat, would be so reckless? She actually dared to ignore Payne's orders and assume a fighting stance for the third time. "Hmph, Alpha, huh? Trying to cause trouble for me, huh?"
"Since I'm the senior, I can make the first move. I'll exhaust your leader first, and see what you do then~~"
"Aren't you still up to your old tricks?!" Payne panicked completely.
"She started it!"
"Didn't I already say that all grudges between you two should be wiped clean after you fight?!"
"That's settled then! This is a new grudge!"
"...Wait, why should I have to pay for your grudges?!"
Having exhausted all other options, Payne resorted to his last trump card: "Lassie! Let me go! Or I'll put you in solitary confinement!"
To everyone's surprise, Lacey remained defiant: "You wouldn't dare, would you? If you did, you wouldn't be able to touch me."
When one plan failed, Payne devised another: "I have plenty of ways to punish you! If you dare to do it, just you wait!..."
To everyone's surprise, Lacey tilted her head and said, "Why don't you punish me now? Is it because you don't want to?"
Payne: "..."
Lacey is serious.
Even knowing that the result would be severe punishment, she would still do it.
After seeing Lacey's determination, Payne had no choice but to give in.
This is life...
As the saying goes, if you can't fight against life, then learn to enjoy it.
……
When Alpha, who was crouching in the trench enjoying the breeze, saw Payne come out, she didn't invite her in. Instead, she sent the energetic Stephen and Shawn to keep watch on both sides, and told Ruby and Ella to go back and rest. Alpha knew then that something must have gone wrong.
So when she saw Payne walking towards her, rubbing his back, she immediately asked with concern, "Chief, would you like to rest for a bit?"
Although the dog thought he had been tactful enough, Payne still showed a hint of regret, and instead of rubbing his waist, he casually waved his hand in the air.
"Well, let's take a walk first."
"clear."
However, the two of them had only taken a few steps when Payne couldn't help but turn around and say, "Why are you following me like a bodyguard? I already said it's just a walk, you don't need to be so reserved."
"Sorry, I just subconsciously..."
Alpha was a little embarrassed, so he quickly took two steps to stand next to Payne and explained, "I just... after this incident, I admire you even more."
"Oh? What do you say?"
"I feel... that you value us orcs far more than I imagined. You are a truly good person who keeps his word, and I admire you wholeheartedly for that."
"Ha, they're even using honorifics now..."
Payne smiled and explained, "Well, I was trying to save face for Lacey, so I kept making excuses to increase the number of matches so she could win more. Otherwise, it would be too discouraging for her... Please don't mind."
Alpha replied meticulously, "No, I don't mind at all. Or rather, it's this incident that makes me admire you even more."
"Ah... also, because I am indeed somewhat dissatisfied with the mistake she made, I would like to use you to dampen her arrogance... please don't mind this."
"To dampen her spirits...?" Alpha pondered for a moment, "No, I wouldn't mind. I'll do whatever the leader says."
"Well, thank you then." Payne smiled with satisfaction and ruffled Alpha's hair. "You don't need to use honorifics when you talk to me."
"Understood." Alpha narrowed his eyes slightly.
The two of them walked silently in circles in the trench for a few more minutes before Alpha finally couldn't help but ask, "Um... Chief, is there... a problem with Lacey?"
Payne instantly looked extremely embarrassed and stammered:
"Ah... well... actually... because Lacey... she's asleep... I... I don't want to wake her... so... so... we just have to... stay here..."
As he said this, Payne pointed to the floor of the trench.
Chapter 180 CLXXIX. Terrified (Physiological)
In that instant, Alpha's eyes widened slightly. "So the leader is this powerful? He can even satisfy canine beastmen?"
“Ah… this… this…”
Payne wanted to explain, but he really didn't know how to articulate the techniques related to dog training and positions...
Fortunately, Alpha didn't need to explain, because she quickly showed a somewhat resentful expression and said:
"...Seriously, Chief...Could you please not work so hard in the future? You've made Lacey fall asleep...I...I want to lie in bed too..."
Payne became increasingly embarrassed. "Um... well... actually, I suspect Lacey is faking being asleep... but I have no proof..."
The man and the dog sighed in perfect unison, and then the dog hugged him. "Sorry, I wasn't complaining. It's just that Lacey will always be in front of me, so... I just hope you can save some energy for me..."
"...Um, this...I'll be more careful in the future..."
Two figures embraced and kissed in the dark trenches of the front line. The rotting smell of soil mixed with the stench of not having bathed for days filled the damp air.