Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 14

Episode 14

Clear pronunciation, a natural tone flowing out effortlessly.

No one in this class could imitate it.

“Nice to meet you.”

It wasn’t a mishearing.

Only then did Charon stop looking down on her and begin to scrutinize the girl’s appearance.

“Wow, she’s so pretty……”

“Like a doll. I wanna be fwiends.”

“Do you think she’ll wike plankton candy?”

“I wike it!”

“I wasn’t talking to you!”

The younger the children, the higher their aesthetic standards. Or rather, they were more straightforward.

To the eyes of such children, the newly arrived Calypso looked like a tiny doll.

“I am Calypso Aquaciadel.”

Loosely tied pigtails, round features, and long eyelashes visible even from afar, along with the bright blue eyes, the symbol of the direct line [referring to a prestigious lineage or family within their society].

“I heard that this class is the smartest and top-ranked among all the classes being educated.”

Although she had a sulky expression, even that was a cute feature.

“So, I have high expectations for this class. I hope there are many classmates who will meet my expectations.”

The orca’s unique sharp eyes seemed less pronounced, which also contributed to her cuteness.

As an introduction filled with ambition that was not at all child-like came out, even the teachers were taken aback and looked at each other.

“Wow, wow. Did everyone hear that? Let’s welcome our new classmate with applause!”

“Waaaah!”

“Welcome!”

“Welcome here!”

“Pwitty!”

Fortunately, the whale children, who generally loved peace, smiled brightly or clapped, welcoming Calypso.

Calypso was generally welcomed by the children and sat among them… instead, she went to the very end and plopped down.

“Now, everyone, go back to the task of creating sculptures with blocks, which is today’s assignment, and submit your results. Those who have finished, call the teacher.”

“Yes!”

As the children were given free time, they hovered around Calypso, who was sitting alone, instead of focusing on the assignment.

This was also the case for the orca children.

‘No way, why did she come to our class when she’s so small?’

‘Is she young, or is she the same age but just didn’t grow? I don’t know!’

Such conversations went back and forth.

‘Hmph, she looks so dim-witted……!’

In the course of these events, Charon was barely able to look down on Calypso.

“Excuse me.”

Calypso turned her head. She had a sulky expression.

“That hair color means you’re from the direct line, right?”

Calypso stared at the child who had approached her.

‘Ugh, he’s so damn big.’

‘My neck hurts.’

He was quite a large child to look at while sitting.

He was probably the oldest, at 8 years old, and even considering that, he was much bigger than his peers.

Moreover, when that guy approached, even the kids who were coming closer and the orca kids who were showing curiosity flinched and stepped back.

It was impossible not to know.

‘This guy’s the boss, huh?’

Calypso slightly loosened her neck and stared intently at him.

When aiming for the head, it’s important to take the initiative first.

“Are you fwom the direct line?”

Calypso’s eyes shone blue.

‘I’m taking over this class now.’

“You should know by looking at my hair color.”

Charon flinched.

Soon, Charon puffed up, seemingly angry that he had flinched.

Seeing this, Calypso made a judgment.

‘There are no strong guys who get easily excited.’

The really strong ones maintain their composure even when excited.

‘Like my second older brother.’

Fortunately, there didn’t seem to be any crazy guys like her brothers in this class, or rather, any impressive orcas.

Well, it wouldn’t be right to compare those exceptional guys to this place.

“How old are you?”

“I’m eight yeaws old. You’we…… vewy small fow youw age?”

Calypso wasn’t flustered by the taunt; instead, she tilted her head cutely.

It was quite an adorable sight, but she was unaware of it as she spoke nonchalantly.

“How much of a moron do you have to be to not go to a secondary institution [middle school equivalent] with that size and still be in kindergarten, no. In this elementary institution [elementary school equivalent]?”

“Of course, I’m outstanding…… Huh?”

“I said you’re a moron, idiot. Isn’t it weirder that you’re still here?”

As Calypso answered indifferently, the face of the large Charon turned bright red.

“As a sea creature, education up to the intermediate institution [middle school equivalent] is compulsory. Generally, you move on to the intermediate institution at the age of 8.”

The abilities required to advance a grade are physical and intellectual.

Especially orcas, who require physical strength and intelligence.

“No matter how strong you are, you can’t go to the intermediate institution if you’re stupid. Why are you bragging about being a moron?”

With that size, he was still here, so it wasn’t the time to be showing off.

Before she knew it, children were gathering around, watching.

Even the orca children were slowly approaching.

Calypso raised her large eyes and glanced around.

‘Lyla…… doesn’t seem like she’ll stop it.’

The teachers were watching.

“Eek, you’re a tiny dwarf!”

“Hey, little one.”

Calypso called out to one of the children watching.

The child who received her gaze flinched.

Hair with gray as the base and navy patterns dotted around.

Various whale characteristics passed through Calypso’s mind.

“Are you a gray whale?”

“Yes? Yes! Yes……! I am!”

“Can you count numbers?”

The child hurriedly nodded.

He looked happy that she had guessed what kind of sea creature he was.

“Yes! I can count well!”

‘How adorable.’

“Okay, then what’s that moron’s name…… what’s his name?”

“Charon!”

“Okay. Then what’s your name?”

“I’m Joseph!”

“Okay, Joseph?”

Calypso confidently held out her fingers to the gray whale child, Joseph.

“Count these fingers once.”

“O…ne, two, three. Thwee!”

“Good. Now, tell Charon how old I am.”

“Yes! Miss is thwee yeaws old!”

Charon blinked.

Calypso smiled brightly.

“Tsk, did you want to be in the same class as a 3-year-old?”

* * *

Charon’s face turned very red.

It was what she had intended.

‘He must have realized that his situation is pathetic, even if he looks at it himself.’

In fact, considering he was 8 years old, it wasn’t too late, but that didn’t mean he was in a position to confidently puff out his chest here.

‘Why is the boss here like this?’

‘Still, the collateral relatives from the previous round weren’t this bad.’

‘The kids are out of it.’

I scanned the orca collateral relatives [orca children not from the direct, prestigious lineage].

It was very easy to see since I only had to pick out the gray hair with no patterns.

“Wh, what! Don’t say such nonsense! What thwee yeaws old! We can’t even speak pwoperly until we awe five……!”

‘Where are you putting your head on the same level as me?’

As I stared at him indifferently and turned my head, I could hear the sound of snorting in my ear.

It was that moment.

“Ah, no!!”

At the same time as the surrounding children’s voices, a fist came down where I was.

*Thwack!* Although he was still a child, the orca was the strongest aquatic creature.

The slightly cushioned floor was dented.

If he had aimed a little better, I might have ended up like that floor.

“Hmph! Even if you’re from the direct line, you’re still a little runt…….”

“You need to learn some manners first.”

“What?!”

‘Hmm, I don’t know if it’ll work out…….’

I ran and headbutted him.

‘I’ll let you off with a headbutt instead of a punch, you bastard.’

…… was a feint, and my head, which is still larger in area than this tiny fist, would be perfect!

*Clang!*

Still, was it because of the results of Pierre’s hard work?

I was more surprised to see the guy fly away.

‘……What. Was the training really effective?’

I never thought I’d be able to use it in a real fight.

“Gasp, that’s amazing……!”

“Chawon flew away!”

In the moment of running, why was it? I felt my body become lighter.

It was a similar feeling to when I briefly awakened the power of water in the previous round.

I looked at my hands, but water still didn’t spring up even when I gave them strength.

Through the slightly rising dust, I could see Charon lying down.

I felt a little sorry, but it’s nothing. He’ll never die from this.

‘Yeah. I know because I grew up getting hit. Don’t act up, you bastard.’

He was busy grabbing his head and groaning.

As our eyes met, I grabbed a block that was nearby without hesitation.

‘Until yesterday, Pierre made me clean and organize things until he was exhausted from labor.’

Reviving the feeling of crushing stones and holding a hammer…….

As I squeezed hard, the block shattered in my hand.

Along with the children’s “Wowwww,” I saw Charon’s face turn pale.

“Gonna pick a fight?”

“……”

The victory or defeat of orca fights determines the hierarchy.

Charon’s eyes turned downward. The appearance of all beasts acknowledging defeat is the same.

As if I had been waiting, I blew on my dainty fist.

“My dad told me not to get beat up.”

I’m taking over this class from today.