Hunting.
It’s an instinct of a bloodthirsty beast! A natural trait! The law of nature! Isn’t it?
‘Of course, I’m a demi-human, and a very small dog, but…’
If I were to talk about hunting, which can only be seen in the animal kingdom, Alek would definitely scoff and say something.
‘You? You?’
“Woof…!!”
As Alek, who naturally lifts his chin and laughs arrogantly, comes to mind, I suddenly feel a surge of anger. Hmph, I’m also a Lycan. I’ll show you my true power.
Anyway, a butterfly is sitting quietly on a dandelion far in the distance. Suddenly, I get an overwhelming desire to catch it.
“Woof.”
Instinctively, I lower my body quietly.
‘Alright, let’s give it a try. Staying as a dog might help me protect myself, after all.’
I curl my tail into a circle and quietly hide my claws under my feet. Then, I suppress my breathing…
‘Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee!’
Who would think I can’t do it?
Usually, when transforming into a demi-human, there’s a set story that I also have the identity of that species, so I definitely have characteristics as a dog.
In other words, I can probably catch the butterfly! So, catching the dandelion fluff where the butterfly sat should be a breeze.
Good. The butterfly just closed its wings.
I swiftly leap into the gap! Hyaa!
“Woof-woof!!”
That was a great jump!
My front paws, extended toward the butterfly, hit the dandelion fluff where the butterfly was sitting.
Gotcha, this one…!
“Woof?”
Huh. The small, insignificant butterfly was more nimble than I thought.
Before my paws could even reach, it sensed my presence and spread its wings, flying away! Thanks to that, only the innocent dandelion was trampled, and I…
“Purrmeow!!”
I tumbled onto the ground.
Ow, ow. That hurts. Ouch, it hurts.
“Wouof. Wouof…!”
There’s no way I wouldn’t hear that huge scream.
Alekiad suddenly stood up, drawing a sword! And rushed toward me like lightning.
“Ishel!!!”
But luckily, it seems he didn’t notice my wild swing.
“What happened?”
“Mmm… woof.”
It’s nothing. Just admiring the flowers and accidentally misstepping.
I hold his hand and stand up casually, as if nothing happened.
Alek looked at me suspiciously but didn’t ask further. There was really nothing around.
“Ck… Cmmm. Cmmm.”
Alright, I can let this slide quietly.
“Ishel, you’ve become very brave, I see.”
But that was a mistake.
“You’ve become a noble daughter of the Lycan family.”
A soft voice, like cotton candy, echoed through the garden.
Pale, pure white skin, gently drooping eyelids, eyes resembling the sea. Mystical, silver hair flowing from the nape of her neck like a wizard.
‘Could it be Parren… Hite?’
That’s right.
Looking up, he appeared different from Alekiad; his gaze was slightly lowered, giving him a kind impression.
If the judgment knight resembled a free-spirited silver wolf of the plains, the duke resembled an elegant leader of a wolf pack.
That feeling was also sensed from his pheromones.
Powerful but not oppressive, gentle rather than intimidating.
Parrenhite, who had just come back from a monster extermination mission, handed over his cape to his aide with a smile.
“Isn’t that right, Wickle?”
“Yes. Truly fitting behavior for the Lycanroth family.”
“I’d like to keep that moment as a portrait. What a shame.”
“I’ll try to create an opportunity next time.”
Though their exchange seemed a bit odd… my heart fluttered with a rising emotion, and my nose tingled.
I don’t know what it is, but maybe it’s relief that my older brother, who went to war, is safe.
“Ishel, it’s been a while. I missed you.”
“Woof-woof!”
I run over and cling to Parren.
He gently smiles as he holds me.
“Oh, you worried a lot, huh?”
“Woof-woof.”
“I told you always, there’s no need to worry.”
He softly flicks his blue eyes and then turns his head to Alekiad.
“Thank you for taking care of the duke’s affairs all this time.”
“It’s nothing special.”
“…I see. You’re right. If I had done something wrong, nothing serious would have happened to Ishel.”
His voice seemed gentle but carried a bone-chilling edge.
Alekiad let out a breath, and Hana and Hailie bowed their heads.
“I apologize, Your Grace.”
“I’m sorry, Your Grace. I should have been more careful.”
“Woof…!”
No! It’s not Hailey’s or Anna’s fault!
I hurriedly hang onto Parren’s shoulder and tug at his cravat.
He smiles softly and pats my back.
“Our Ishel is so kind. Well, I’ll put aside the scolding for now. What’s more important is to fix this.”
Parren gently lifts me in his arms and heads toward the white terrace.
Everyone gathers on the terrace. As Hailie recounts what happened, Parren furrows his brow.
“We need to find someone with a pheromone stronger than that of the Lycan family’s, Perron.”
“Woof… woof.”
By the way, you. The way you handle dogs is suspicious.
Parren’s hand, scratching my chin while I sit on his lap, was as skilled as a seasoned butler’s.
It’s thrilling, relaxing, happy—heavenly.
“Mmm-mmm…”
I think I understand why dogs love being petted under the chin.
Unlike me, sprawled out on his lap like flowing jam, Alekiad looked rather helpless.
“We’ve been searching tirelessly every night, but it’s not easy.”
“Woof…?”
So that’s why he said he was tired and lying on the bench earlier. I had no idea.
Feeling a bit down from enjoying Parren’s touch for so long, I straighten up.
I can’t leave Ishel in such danger. We need to turn him back into a human as soon as possible.
“Is there a good way?”
“How about announcing it publicly now, Ishel?”
Parren, who had been massaging his chin, looked down at me and asked.
“Annaouncing that you can’t humanize anymore and openly searching for someone with a stronger pheromone than the Lycan family. Of course, with the condition that they fulfill your wishes.”
“Hm, if it’s a condition to grant wishes, some hidden ones might show up for sure.”
Alekiad nodded in agreement.
‘But isn’t it dangerous to reveal that I can’t humanize? It could put me in danger.’
As I hesitated, tilting my head, Anna, who seemed to read my mind, spoke.
“Aren’t you worried about the situation where you might be in danger? There are many people harboring ill will towards the young master… Eh?”
She suddenly stopped mid-sentence, realizing what she just said. Anna covered her mouth with both hands.
“Anna, you’re thinking too badly of me.”
Then Alekiad muttered irritably. But since he didn’t deny it, Parren smiled slyly.
“You’re right. But Anna, don’t worry. There are plenty of magical items that can protect Ishel. And this one, too.”
Parren pointed at Alekiad, who proudly stepped forward.
“Right. I’m pretty good at sniffing out criminals. I can tear them apart before they even commit a crime.”
Hey, hey. That’s a little scary.
“Woof…”
Unlike me, who screamed in surprise, Parren remained calm.
“Alekiad’s words are harsh, but all those who have tried to harm Ishel so far are dealt with. Don’t worry too much, Ishel.”
“That’s right. I’ll cut them into pieces myself.”
“And as long as my limbs don’t come out of my body, there’s no one who’d dare cross the Lycan family.”
“…Woof Woof… Woof?”
Really?
“Well, the anaconda guys are a bit annoying, but as long as we stay within Lycan territory for now, it should be fine. Just assign some reliable knights nearby.”
“Woof…”
Still, I feel less relieved, and as I chew my paws anxiously, Alekiad’s huge hand roughly ruffles my head.
“Hey, you say your brother is a grand swordmaster, so you shouldn’t doubt him?”
I don’t know about that, but it hurts.
“Woof-woof.”
I glare resentfully.
“I agree. If we publicly announce it, we’ll recruit people faster. And even if you’re in danger, the Lycan family will try to help.”
Hailie, who initially seemed opposed, nodded gently.
“So, it’s settled. Wickle, you’ll do the announcement across the empire. And for the social season…”
“I’ll do it. I’ll send invites to each family for a ball under the Lycan name. Besides, we should hold a victory celebration for the monster extermination.”
Hailie stepped forward again with a beautiful smile.
“You’re the only one for the job, Hailie. Do it then. And Alekiad—”
“Yes.”
“You’ll be on 24-hour escort duty for Ishel.”
“…What?”
Alekiad, who was scratching his head, widened his eyes.
Parren looked at him with a mixture of pity and reply.
“You have a lot to do, but you probably won’t do it anyway, right?”
“How do you know that so precisely?”
“I know your chief aide’s troubles well. That’s why I’m telling you to carry out the order to protect your sibling as a sword master.”
“Well, I guess I don’t really want to, but I’ll do it.”
Even though he says that, his lips twitch so much they can’t stop.
He shrugs and suddenly scoops me up in his arms.
“Kyaa, nyang?”
I squirm in his arms, and Alekiad chuckles.
“Hey, isn’t that good?”
“…Wouof-woof!”
Aren’t you happy!
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