Starting with the defeated female knight

Then, Green discovered something.

That is, although these orcs look like they have more parts than humans, and they have some physiological problems.

For example, cat-type orcs love to climb around and are attracted to tentacles that resemble cat toys. For example, while camel-type orcs are powerful, their reactions are surprisingly slow. Even if they step on a nail on the road, they will wait several seconds before exclaiming in surprise.

But apart from that, they behave almost exactly like humans in every other respect.

They exhibit similar behaviors, possess empathy, do not resist eating wild animals, and have no particular culture or customs; at most, they are very family-oriented and focused on their children.

"Different tribes have very different customs. This particular tribe may be closer to humans in terms of culture and customs because they are close to the empire and have frequent interactions with humans..."

Faced with Tania's explanation, the tentacle pondered for a moment.

[There's no reproductive barrier between orcs, right? What about between orcs and wild beasts?]

"...What is reproductive isolation?"

[The question is whether or not you can have children.]

This question really stumped Tanya, because she had never even thought about it, let alone knew the answer.

She initially thought that no one would know the answer to this question, since it was so strange, but after trying to ask, she found that someone actually did know.

Or rather, an orc knows.

"Orcs and beasts are completely different beings. Even if they are of the same type, it is difficult for them to empathize with each other, let alone reproduce."

The female orc spoke calmly, uttering a sentence that contained a great deal of information in an extremely calm tone.

"...How did you know that?"

After regaining her senses, Tania asked dryly.

The latter glanced at her and said calmly.

“I have traveled for a long time, visited many tribes, and learned a lot.”

Incidentally, the female orc has a name, Morphine. She introduced herself to Green after it was decided that she would stay.

And, although she looked like a purebred orc, after talking to her, Green realized that this woman, like Ella, was actually a half-orc.

The difference is that although she looks like Fury, she has human limbs, especially her hands, which are very beautiful, and her behavior is much more human-like than Ella's.

After learning about Morphia's identity, Green thought about it and figured that since they were both half-orcs, this woman might be able to help him take care of Ella, so he suggested that the two of them meet.

Morphia certainly didn't refuse, but...

"Wolf......"

"fox......"

Contrary to expectations of kinship, upon seeing each other, they tensed up simultaneously, and hostility instantly arose.

Morfia's expression was solemn. With one hand, she untied her gag, and with the other, she reached for the musket at her waist.

On the other side, Ella, who had been frolicking among the tentacles, perked up her ears instantly upon hearing her footsteps. Her claws, which had been retracted, suddenly shot out, their blades gleaming with a terrifying cold light.

This was also the first time Green had realized that Ella's claws could extend so far.

Do you know each other?

"...Sort of."

After Green calmed Ella down, Morfia remained silent for a moment, then put away her musket and put her muzzle back on.

"I saw her once when she was being hunted, but she seemed to see me as an enemy as well, and then..."

Morphia tilted her head slightly, showing Green the scar that was still clearly visible and terrifying even when covered by fur.

"If I had reacted any slower back then, I probably wouldn't be where I am today."

[...hunting her down?]

Because of Ella's poor intelligence and language skills, even now, Green doesn't know anything about her past and only thinks of her as a pitiful stray dog.

But it was clear that Morphia didn't quite agree with his idea.

"A few years ago, a nobleman who came from the capital to inspect the border died in the jungle. After investigation, it was found that he was killed by a half-orc."

"Naturally, the nobleman's family retaliated, not only sending people over in person but also issuing a bounty in the Adventurers' Guild. I was even suspected and attacked several times."

"The number of orcs is very small, and those who are not deformed, and those with normal brains, are even rarer."

"It's rare to meet someone like me, and I want to meet her too, and then..."

Morphia closed her eyes, and the image of the first time she met her flashed through her mind.

Under the crimson sunset, a petite girl with wolf ears stood in the center of a sea of ​​blood filled with severed limbs. The ground around her was almost entirely stained red, and bright red blood droplets dripped from her claws, merging into the still-dry pool of blood.

Then, she raised her head and turned her crazed eyes toward the place where Morphia was hiding.

Subsequently, a chilling light and death became inseparable companions.

Years of training paid off, allowing her to avoid that fatal blow from the shadows.

Afterwards, relying on various abilities she learned from other tribes, she almost exhausted all her resources to barely survive the wolf's pursuit, and for quite some time afterward, she didn't even get close to the wolf, let alone go back.

"The Empire called that operation 'Operation Wolf Hunt,' and it is said that they paid a heavy price to successfully behead her."

Morphia glanced at the wolf-eared girl who was trapped in a pile of tentacles and looked quite pleased with herself, and said calmly.

"But I had someone look into it, and the 'wolf' they hunted was just a deformed creature they caught somewhere to make up the numbers."

Are you sure this silly child is the 'wolf' you saw?

Looking at the petite figure lying there, limp and undisturbed by the tentacles, her tail swaying back and forth, Green simply couldn't connect her with the 'wolf' that Morphia had mentioned.

"I'm pretty sure."

Mofia nodded seriously.

To be honest, it wasn't that Green didn't believe Morphia, but he just found it a bit unbelievable.

Because of past events, Morfia naturally couldn't, or rather, dared not, help take care of and educate Ella.

Nevertheless, after listening to Green's account of Ella's situation, Morfia offered as much help as she could.

"While orcs' claws aren't as dexterous as human hands, they can still accomplish most things, though it requires additional skills and special tools..."

"I can have someone demonstrate these things to you later. As for the tools, I can also make a set for you; it's not much trouble..."

Green nodded, and then saw Morphia off.

After Morphia left, Green turned his attention back to the cave, extended a tentacle with an eyeball, and approached Ella with some curiosity.

The latter blinked, then suddenly lay down, placed her hands on her chest, and exposed her lower abdomen.

After waiting a while and seeing that the tentacles didn't move, she blinked, then poked her head out, stuck out her little tongue, and gently licked the tentacle.

It's soft, warm, and has a pleasant scent—mainly thanks to Green's recent creation of a cheap version of toothpaste and his recent brushing lessons with her.

There's nothing wrong with this...

After observing her for a long time, Green couldn't find anything wrong with her. On the contrary, the more he looked at her, the more she seemed like a puppy.

As he pondered, he felt a warm sensation on his tentacles.

When he came to his senses, he realized that Ella was gently stepping on him with the pad of her palm. After he came to his senses, she knelt on the ground, looked up, opened her mouth, and then winked at him.

Oh, it's time for the check-up again, right? I almost forgot.

Seeing the child adapting better day by day, and even now learning to answer questions quickly, a hint of relief appeared in Green's eyes, and then he reached out his tentacles.

After completing the routine inspection and withdrawing the tentacles covered in slippery liquid, Green was about to shift his attention when he suddenly remembered something. He looked down at Ella, who was still kneeling on the ground in front of him, her two furry paws placed beside her face, wiping the liquid overflowing from the corner of her mouth.

Ella

Do you have any special abilities?

[Or rather, will they teach you any skills? Like combat skills?]

Ella didn't actually understand the meaning behind Green's swing.

But her intuition has always been very accurate.

Looking at the swaying tentacles in front of her, Ella tilted her head, then wiped the liquid from the corner of her mouth and stood up.

Then, under Green's gaze, she took a step forward, revealing her sharp claws, and walked towards Green's tentacles.

But just when Green thought she was going to perform something like Wolverine tearing tentacles apart with his iron claws, Ella suddenly disappeared.

Green's eyes paused for a moment, then he realized something was wrong.

Wait, it doesn't disappear.

He looked down and saw the last wisp of black fur blend into the shadow of the tentacles on the ground.

In that instant, Green saw Ella's body melt away, turning into something black and merging into the shadows on the ground.

The next second, a cold, sharp claw shot out from the blind spot of the tentacle's vision, and in the blink of an eye, it pressed against the node where the tentacle connected to the eyeball.

then--

pat, pat.

The claws retracted in an instant, and then the petite body pressed against her.

After hugging the tentacles from behind, he tried to restrain himself at first, but he couldn't resist and started licking them. He spoke as he licked, and his tone became a little sticky because of the licking.

"This...is tiring...and makes me hungry easily..."

"I can't do it if I'm not full..."

She opened her mouth, gently biting the watch skin with her canines, leaving a shallow tooth mark, then rubbed against it coquettishly, opening her mouth softly.

I'm hungry...

"I want to eat..."

Volume 1: Chapter 26: Is Ella still a ghost?

As it turns out, Morfia wasn't lying; Ella really is a formidable fighter.

Even more capable than Morfia said.

After several tests, Green discovered that what he had previously thought was a docile puppy was actually a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Let's not even talk about the ability to merge with shadows that Green didn't understand and Ella herself couldn't explain; let's just talk about those claws.

Because she was worried about hurting her tentacles, she had kept her paws tucked in ever since she was adopted by Green. She would only show them a little bit when she was being washed, and she wouldn't move them around. As a result, Green underestimated the power of her paws and thought they were just ordinary puppy paws.

But when it actually opened, what appeared before Green's eyes was a brutal wolf claw that was almost twice the size, and its sharpness was also extremely astonishing.

Not to mention wooden planks, even the tattered armor that Grimm obtained from humans for testing was easily torn into pieces as if it were tin foil, requiring very little force.

Faced with this unexpected test result, Green looked at Ella, who was trying to lick her paws but was swatted away by his touch, and had only one thought in his mind.

That Morphia isn't some simple orc either.

Shadow teleportation, surprise attacks from blind spots, and those claws that can easily tear through armor, not to mention any other hidden abilities.

Facing such a top-tier monster with perfect stats and mechanics, and even a one-hit kill ability, she managed to survive and even escape. Green definitely doesn't believe she didn't have something special.

Not to mention, although Ella's stomach ailment was almost cured under his care, her body was far from returning to normal; at best, she had regained the most basic ability to move.

According to Morfia, the Ella she encountered was not just weak, but possibly at her peak.

[You think you can run away? You're something else!]

Green gave Morphia outside a thumbs up.

The latter blinked, looking somewhat puzzled.

However, although Green discovered Ella's abilities thanks to Morphia's reminder, his attitude towards Ella did not change.

Does a puppy that can fight back no longer count as a puppy?