MBLIAH 28

In fact, the boundary of the half-blood was an obvious thing. I had quite a few encounters with Lycan and Chakjin when I was the leader of the Basilisk.

Ash doesn’t know about the half-blood’s true nature, so she wouldn’t even dream of it.

“But I don’t feel it right now?”

Anna tilted her head.

“Now that I think about it, as soon as I sensed the presence of the princess, the evil disappeared.”

“Huh?”

“Could it be that the princess sensed the evil approaching and erased it?”

“Woof?”

“Woof-woof-woof-woof. Woof.”

Oh, come on. That’s impossible. I raised my front paw and waved it dismissively.

Suddenly, Ashrond’s eyes widened, and she turned her gaze to me.

“Could it be, Princess? Did you promise to have a spiritual meal inside?”

It’s not exactly a promise, but more of a wish. I looked at her cautiously, growling softly.

“…Woof Woof.”

“Princess. You do realize, right? That’s noble etiquette.”

Her firm tone made me shrink back.

Feeling dejected, I approached Ashrond’s feet and fiddled with the gem on her boot with my front paw.

Ash, can’t you do something?

“Woof Woof… Woof Woof Woof?”

Huh? But just a moment ago, Ash, who seemed like an impregnable fortress, suddenly flinched in surprise.

She quickly looked up and began glaring fiercely at the innocent bricks of the ceiling.

“No, it’s not allowed. A Lycan knight is a strong being fused with piety, virtue, and discipline.”

“Woof Woof?”

“Upon joining, I vowed not to fall for pleasures or bribes. Sorry, Princess.”

Pleasures? I paused, petting the gem, and tilted my head in confusion.

Just as I was about to go back in front of Ash to understand what she meant, a swift boot’s tip caught my front paw, and I tumbled over.

“Woof Woof!!”

Ouch, that hurts! I saw my pink belly and my tail flicked in response.

More embarrassed than hurt, I quickly got up, but Ash looked pained.

She bit her lip tightly, closed her eyes, and suddenly started speaking rapidly.

“Even if you’re adorable… no, even if you give me an order forcefully, I am the vice-leader of the order. I cannot comply.”

“Woof?”

“I… I absolutely cannot do it.”

Something about her reaction was a little strange, but Ashrond ultimately didn’t move a single step in front of the Rose Room.

Eventually, my tail drooped to the ground.

Sighs…

Well, there’s no helping it.

‘Ugh, I’ve been struggling since this morning.’

How many steps did I move? Suddenly, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming from behind.

“All right, all right. But take me inside with you!”

“Woof, Woof?”

Ashrond blocked my way, kneeled down, and brought her face to my eye level.

“I’ll allow it. But you have to bring me inside and sit on my lap… and eat.”

“Woof?”

(Of course, this isn’t because I want to. As the vice-leader serving Princess Lycan…)

Ash’s cheeks reddened as she muttered something, but that wasn’t important.

So, does that mean I can go in?

It means I can meet her!

“Woof Woof Woof!”

Alright, got it. Let’s go together!

Feeling happier, I rubbed my moist nose against Ashrond’s.

Then Anna, watching us from a distance with what seemed like frustration, clutched her skirt.

“Calling it a nose kiss! You’ve never done it for me!”

“Blanche. Blanche is the one lucky enough to be with the young lady 24/7. Are you jealous of just a nose kiss?”

“This is a different level! You won’t even allow us a moist nose!”

“Woof. Woof Woof Woof.”

I don’t know why they’re fighting, but the food’s going to get cold soon.

Ignoring Ash and Anna, who are bickering, I slipped through the slightly open door and entered first.

“…Woof Woof?”

Excuse me…?

I lifted my head high and looked around for my half, but I couldn’t see him.

“Woof? Woof Woof Woof?”

Where the heck is the half?

Then I notice the wide-open window.

‘No way?’

Did he just leave because he was hurt?

“W… Woof Woof Woof! Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof!”

Startled, I hurriedly ran toward the window. I ran hard, jumped high into the sky, and shouted out loud!

“Woof Woof Woof!”

At that moment, accompanied by a low curse, someone’s sturdy arm suddenly wrapped around my belly.

Then, a scent of wind, grass, and earth flooded into my nose, and I raised my head to see who it belonged to.

His crimson eyes were furrowed in displeasure. Soon, endless scolding started pouring down on his head.

“Woof… Woof Woof?”

“Are you trying to die?”

“Woof Woof Woof?”

“Why did you jump into an open window? You can’t fly, you know. Were you dreaming? Or having some illusion?”

“Woof Woof!”

Shut up, who’s the cause of this? I covered my ears with my front paws and glared at him. He silently looked at me and then asked:

“…What’s going on since this morning?”

“Woof.”

Instead of answering, I pointed toward the tray seen through the door. His expression turned strange, as if he saw something he shouldn’t have.

Did he bring the meal himself?

“Woof Woof.”

Yeah, I even told him what I wanted on the menu. I puffed out my chest proudly.

So, what do you think? Pretty impressive, huh?

“Woof~!”

Knowing his personality, I thought he might not praise me, but at least he’d thank me. But his reply was completely different.

“But.”

“W-Woof…?”

“Leave it behind.”

I stiffened my tail and held it upright.

—Hey, why is a person so stingy? Don’t you know I don’t even know why I brought this?

“Are you planning to eat together with me?”

“Woof Woof Woof.”

Then, he furrowed his handsome eyebrows.

“…Then why are you the only one?”

“Woof?”

“You probably can’t hold a spoon yourself, so isn’t there someone who needs to feed you?”

“…Woof?”

Oh, now that I think about it, that’s true.

‘I forgot I was a dog.’

Suddenly, I felt a bit awkward.

I looked back at the door outside, where Anna and Ashrond were still fighting. Since Ash set the condition, I probably should call her, right?

But as I tried to approach her, Banned suddenly blurted out:

“You’ll definitely get a stomachache.”

“…Woof Woof.”

That might be true.

Anna is afraid of him, and Ash isn’t happy about it. Even if she doesn’t get sick, it’s bound to be the worst breakfast ever.

‘Why didn’t I think of this?’

I pondered and sighed.

-I didn’t think of that. Guess I have to go back.

I thought he would nod in agreement. But surprisingly, he shook his head. Then he strode confidently to the door and pushed the tray inside himself.

—Huh? Ban, are you going to eat with me?

“I don’t believe in wasting food. If I carry this tray out, it’ll get cold and be thrown away, right? Nobles wouldn’t eat cold food.”

Ban answered bluntly as he set the food on the table from the tray.

By the way, Anna and Ashrond were still bickering over whether Ban took the tray or not.

‘So, will he feed me too?’

No, probably he’ll just tell me to stick my face in the dish like a dog and eat.

“I won’t tell you to eat like a dog, so don’t worry.”

“Woof Woof?”

Surprised, he smirked as if he read my mind.

“Your expression says it all. You’re very easy to read.”

“…Woof Woof.”

Hmph. Anyway, you’re not cute.

While I sassed and barked coldly, Ban finished setting the table.

Now all that’s left is to sit down and eat. Usually, we should sit opposite each other, but since this is the large Lycan Duke’s chamber, even the guest room is spacious.

If we sat opposite, he wouldn’t be able to feed me, so Ban sat in the chair next to me.

“Woof Woof Woof…”

Once again, his scent wafted toward me.

Ugh, even though I look like a dog, there’s an old saying about how men and women shouldn’t sit too close.

Trying to keep my fluttering heart in check, suddenly something was shoved into my mouth.

“Ah—”

‘Wait… are you really going to feed me?’

Contrary to my expectation that he would eat first and then feed me, he picked up my food with his fork first.

“…Woof—.”

Of course, it was boiled broccoli.

‘…Is he aiming at me?’

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The meal ended smoothly and peacefully.

And, annoyingly…

“…Woof Woof.”

“Why do you look so dissatisfied?”

Somehow, I feel like he gave me way too many vegetables.

“Woof Woof.”

I just pouted my lips, and he was the one who started speaking first.

“I don’t think you just came to eat…”

The clink of a glass setting down on the table caused a fuss.

“You have an ulterior motive, right?”

His eyes, facing mine, sharpened a little compared to before.

“Is this about humanization?”

I didn’t come for humanization, but once Ban started talking, desire began to stir.

And, honestly, he does need humanization for real, doesn’t he?

I asked carefully.

—Can you help me?

But Ban shook his head.

“I’m sorry, but I refuse. As soon as I get better, I’ll go back.”

—Even though I can do anything within my power to help what you want?

“…What I want?”

Ban smirked slightly.

“I can’t give you what I want, even if I die for it.”

It was a stubborn conviction.

That’s probably true. What he wants is to drive a sword into the Crown Prince’s neck, and nobles can’t do that.

But for Woof Woof, giving up is like counting cabbage—meaningless.

-Okay, once I’m fully healed, I won’t interfere with your return. But until then, can you help me practice humanization?

“…”

—Think of it as saving a person, okay?

He pressed his front paws together tightly and sparkled with black eyes.

“Woof Woof…!”

Then he rested his chin on his hand. His bright red gaze slowly turned toward me.

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