C279 Attack the Blackhorned Leopard

It plopped down on the ground, lifting its front paw to scratch behind its ear with evident pleasure, eyes squinting in contentment.

The onlookers could only offer wry smiles in response. What breed of odd dog was this? In the midst of a life-or-death crisis, where a single misstep could be fatal, this dog had the audacity to pause for an ear scratch.

Lloyd remained still