Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 48

The Orca Villain Baby (48)

Chapter 48

Yeah, that’s the taste.

If you’re going to regress, you need this kind of taste, right?

It was the thrilling taste of victory I had felt in previous regressions.

Grandma laughed for a long time as if it were ridiculous, then looked at someone.

“Pierre, what do you think?”

At Grandma’s question, I looked at Dad.

Dad met my eyes for a moment, then turned to Grandma.

“She is my daughter.”

A low, firm voice.

“I do not make incorrect judgments.”

“…….”

It was a conversation between two arrogant powerhouses.

“This child takes after me.”

Listening to this made me feel strange.

‘My side.’

It felt like Dad had declared that.

The fluttering in my chest was unfamiliar.

So, I frowned.

“All parties have finished speaking.”

I didn’t know how to process this in this world.

I inhaled and exhaled.

“I will deliver the verdict.”

I didn’t even need to hear it; the atmosphere was clear.

Bai Yan’s side had the atmosphere of a funeral home.

“Bai Yan Aquasialdel ignored the order not to waste power and inflicted fatal injuries on the child of a major vassal.”

Bai Yan was trembling, even his hands, and Great-Uncle’s face was filled with immense dismay.

“Furthermore, he violated the strict rules between the Elementary Institution and the Intermediate Institution, which must be absolutely protected. And to top it off, instead of confessing his sins, he lied in this sacred meeting and dared to deceive the Head of the Family.”

“…….”

“Considering all of this…….”

Turning what was originally a disciplinary committee, not a trial, into a massive courtroom was nothing short of demonstrating the power held by the Family Head.

“Bai Yan Aquasialdel is ordered to withdraw from the Intermediate Institution for three years and to be confined for one year. All external activities, meeting people, everything is prohibited.”

“……!!”

“M-Mother! Just a moment!”

The Intermediate Institution was not just a place where Orcas received education.

Wales [Orcas] create social circles here, which become connections when they become adults.

Orcas proved their excellence based on how well they completed this place.

Especially the direct-line Orcas proved their specialness based on their graduation age.

This was nothing short of a bolt from the blue for Bai Yan, who probably expected to skip grades or graduate early.

Moreover, one year of confinement was like cutting off his arms and legs.

‘Whew, this is a better result than expected.’

As I remember, in the previous regression, when that bastard beat the Elementary Institution kids to near death under the guise of a hunting game, his punishment didn’t go as far as expulsion.

‘About half a year of confinement.’

Even this was a disadvantageous punishment for him, who was a strong successor, but it was a level of punishment that could never compensate the children who were almost killed that day.

“T-That can’t be. Mother. It’s true that Bai Yan did wrong, but, yes, but considering his performance so far, wouldn’t you reconsider just once?”

“Is that your final plea, Bai Yan?”

Grandma listened to Great-Uncle’s words and turned to Bai Yan.

His face, which had been trembling with anger and even despair, nodded urgently.

“Yes, Grandma!”

Grandma cast her gaze this way.

I thought she was going to talk to Dad again, but a question came to me.

“Calypso Aquasialdel, what is your opinion?”

Oh my. What’s going on? She even said my full name?

I hid my smile and calmly composed my expression.

“I have no objection to the Family Head’s punishment.”

I glanced at Grandma and continued.

“However.”

Oh dear, that old hag, look how quickly she turns cold just because I’m trying to add my opinion.

No matter how many regressions, she’s still a stubborn tyrant.

“I wasn’t the only one involved in this incident. Shouldn’t we also ask for the opinions of my brother Agenor here… and the Beluga twins, Luga and Ruba, who suffered the most damage, and their guardian, Ilia Beluga?”

Agenor had sparkling eyes as I took care of him.

Ilia, who had been standing quietly, looked quite surprised.

“Grandma, you said that Bai Yan’s violence against the Luga and Ruba brothers was also ‘wrongful abuse of power.'”

As if she had heard something she hadn’t expected at all.

“That makes sense.”

As Grandma nodded, Agenor quickly replied.

“I have no objection. I agree with, Calypso!”

Of course, he was surprised because he was about to say ‘sister’ but quickly corrected himself.

“……I also have no objection, Family Head.”

After hearing Ilia’s words, Grandma got up from her seat as if she wouldn’t listen anymore.

Now it was the turn of the numerous branch families and vassals who had been sitting here like audience members.

“Anyone who objects to the punishment, raise your hand and state your opinion.”

The disciplinary committee basically includes nobles who act as jurors.

If the chairman determines the level of punishment at the end of the disciplinary committee, the jurors discuss whether this is correct, whether to reduce it, or whether more punishment is needed, and express their opinions for or against it.

‘But.’

Where is this? This is no longer a disciplinary committee or a trial.

A place where they simply follow when Grandma orders.

A place where the Family Head’s power is absolute.

‘The game is already over since Grandma decided to punish him.’

At the same time as feeling relieved, Grandma stomped her foot.

This massive hall vibrated.

A shiver ran down my spine.

‘……This is Grandma’s real power.’

Fear? Dread? No, a desire to compete arose.

If I, who had become the strongest in the 3rd regression and even became the Family Head, had fought her, what would the outcome have been?

My blood was boiling.

“Dad, this power is amazing, right?”

“…….”

I felt Dad staring at me, but I didn’t care and stared intently at Grandma with sparkling eyes.

“Since there are no objections from the jurors. I pronounce the verdict.”

“…….”

“The punishment remains unchanged. Bai Yan Aquasialdel is ordered to withdraw from the Intermediate Institution for three years and to be confined for one year. All external activities, meeting people, everything is prohibited.”

The same sentence was dropped once more.

I would have been shocked enough to have my brain fried even if I had only been hit once, but twice?

‘This is like drinking a whole bottle of cider [a fizzy, sweet drink].’

In fact, if he’s really a talented guy, he’ll succeed in returning even if there’s such a punishment.

Or, if he’s even more talented, there’s a way to get into Grandma’s eyes and stop the punishment during the punishment period.

Because it’s up to Grandma to give and take away the punishment.

But will there even be a place for that bastard to return to?

That bastard is not someone who was in that position with his own ability.

He was just the eldest son, born with good blood, and even lucky.

I shifted my gaze to one place.

The boy who had been quietly silent and watching since he spoke to Grandma earlier.

My first brother, Belus, caught my eye.

“…….”

Belus also turned his head as if he felt my gaze.

‘Belus will make sure Bai Yan doesn’t come back.’

I know.

How cunning and strong that quietly waiting first brother is.

The current successor structure was a one-top Bai Yan, followed by Sorta and Belus, a one-strong, two-medium system.

Bai Yan was dominating based on the power that Great-Uncle had eaten, but that will change as of today.

And Belus was not a guy who missed opportunities.

‘Grandma knows this.’

In the end, even though it seems like just a withdrawal and confinement order, it’s nothing short of making that bastard decide whether to jump off the cliff or not.

‘But by the way, why is Belus alone?’

I turned my head this way and that.

I hadn’t paid attention to it until a little while ago because the situation was turning so urgently.

Originally, there should have been one more guy near Belus.

‘That guy must have jumped into the successor competition too. Even if not, he would have already been recognized by Grandma.’

My second brother, Atlan.

‘There’s no way he wouldn’t have come here.’

He was nowhere to be seen.

“And one more thing.”

In the meantime, Grandma, who had almost ruined her career and driven Bai Yan to the beginning of hell, continued to speak nonchalantly.

The vassals, who had been relaxing, quickly straightened their backs or adjusted their posture, thinking that the agenda was over.

“From this moment on, ‘Calypso Aquasialdel’ here is officially recognized as a direct-line Orca.”

My eyes widened.

Of course, I cheered inwardly.

‘Yes!’

The ultimate purpose I wanted to attend this family meeting.

That was to be introduced to the vassals.

From this moment on, the direct-line Orca was finally recognized as a complete direct-line descendant.

However…….

‘I didn’t expect such a flashy debut?’

I was only thinking of attending the family meeting and making Grandma recognize that there was such a guy.

I wasn’t thinking of such a flashy finale.

‘The picture I had planned was just that that bastard was the new guy passing by. Just hearing it.’

Well, it wasn’t bad.

Being the main character is always thrilling.

‘That’s how I felt when I became the Family Head in the 3rd regression.’

I smiled, remembering that time. There’s no need to be intimidated here.

Let’s be confident.

I deserve to enjoy this kind of attention.