Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 127

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The moment, the boy’s eyes snapped to mine.

Even as I felt his gray eyes fixed on me, I didn’t look away from Levi.

“…Is that all?”

Levi asked, sounding incredulous.

“Yeah. That’s all. Oh, there’s one more person with the same disease, so I guess I can add that much?”

“…”

I have to keep my promise to Lilibel, after all.

“Such… a deal.”

Levi looked genuinely confused, as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

“Why? It won’t be profitable for you, will it?”

Looking at Agenor, then at Lilibel, and now at Levi here.

Every time I encounter someone I know well from the 3rd timeline, I feel the weight of time in moments like these.

The words you would never have said if I knew you better. Moments when I feel like you’re still so young.

‘Levi, if I knew you better, you would have brazenly accepted it and kept your true thoughts to yourself.’

I smiled.

Seeing my subordinate in such a vulnerable state wasn’t a bad feeling.

“That’s right, it’s not profitable, is it?”

“…”

“Since you’re being so conscientious, I can’t help but reciprocate. I have to do business conscientiously too.”

“Yes?”

“That means there won’t be any more crazy discounts.”

I tapped the floor lightly with my foot, deliberately acting cocky.

“You’re the one who turned it down, right?”

“Wh, what are you talking about?”

“You said let’s trade fairly. I can’t help it. There’s one more thing I want. Give it to me.”

“…”

“Then I’ll protect the dolphin and the living medicine [a person with healing abilities] over there, just like I said I would.”

“Yes, it seems you’re finally revealing your true intentions. Tell me. What do you want?”

Levi didn’t look confused anymore; he just looked at me as if he knew I’d eventually get to this.

“You.”

“Yes, anything…”

“I want you.”

“…”

“Hey!”

Atlan, who had been quiet until now, hurriedly intervened. What’s wrong with this guy?

…And why is Levi striking that pose again?

Whether it was instinct or something else, Levi crossed his arms in front of his chest and made a dumbfounded expression.

“Y, you want me?”

“Hey! That’s the problem with expressing it like that! Take it back right now!”

“Why? I said this to Agenor too, didn’t I?”

I said this to Lilibel too.

“That guy is family!”

“Geez, why are you being such a nag at this hour? You weren’t usually like this?”

I tilted my head and patted Atlan’s tense arm.

“Ah, right, right. I got it. You, become my subordinate.”

“…”

“I’ll treat you better than those shark bastards who are desperately looking for you.”

I said with a grin.

“…Is that all of the condition?”

“Why, does it seem cheap?”

“Yes. It seems suspiciously cheap.”

Levi said honestly.

“Then you value yourself that cheaply.”

“…”

“Not bad. I like to bring in talent at a high price. My eyes are always right. Besides, who said one? There are two of you.”

I glanced at the boy next to Levi.

“So, compared to the sharks out there somewhere, how about it?”

Levi gritted his teeth with a feverish look on his face.

“…Any force would be better than the sharks.”

I thought that maybe the sharks’ rampage gave me an easier opportunity to recruit Levi.

“So, the offer?”

“…Good.”

“Good.”

I clapped my hands.

“Then let’s go.”

“Yes? Where…?”

“We can’t keep living here, can we?”

I was about to turn around, but I turned back as if I had just remembered something.

“Oh, how long does the treatment take?”

* * *

Two hours later.

We entered a large accommodation located in the city. It’s like a five-star hotel back on Earth.

It wasn’t too difficult to get the best room.

Not only me, but Atlan was here too.

‘It would be nice to take them straight to Dad’s mansion, but it would be too noticeable on the way.’

I glanced at Levi and Whale.

I had them wear large robes and brought them here.

Since Atlan and I practically have our faces as identification, the moment I return to the Aquasiasel mansion, rumors would spread that there were other people with me.

Even if they cover their faces with robes, there will be more than one or two people who are interested.

‘But seriously, his wound is completely healed?’

Since we’re indoors now, the two of them took off their robe hoods again, and I stared at Levi’s face in amazement.

Levi, completely healed, had a cold and calm gaze.

He was already wearing round glasses on his face.

To put it bluntly, they looked like glasses from the Enlightenment period, the kind that new intellectuals would have worn.

I thought they suited him terribly well before. He must have worn them when he was young too, right?

“Now, shall we have a chat? How does that treatment work?”

Levi didn’t show any agitation, but rather Whale, who was sitting next to him, flinched.

“What’s the method of treatment?”

I hadn’t seen Levi’s treatment process earlier.

“Would you mind waiting outside for a moment while I treat him?”

That’s what Levi said.

I was curious, but I readily gave up my seat.

I figured I’d find out anyway.

Just as the Orca’s ‘water power’ and the Lion’s ‘earth power’ use different methods.

‘The power of healing will also have different methods, even if the purpose is the same.’

In the case of the heroine, she could use the power of healing ‘depending on the heroine’s emotional state in a specific situation’.

Then what about that boy Whale?

“I didn’t think you’d tell me anyway. Don’t stall and tell me now.”

The steadfast eyes looked at me and then back at Levi, a look that asked what to do.

“…I’m really curious as to how you found out about the ‘living medicine’.”

“But that’s not what’s important now.”

“…”

Levi lowered his eyes slightly. He seemed worried.

“It’s a power close to a miracle, so rather than telling you directly…”

When he raised his eyes again, that look had disappeared without a trace.

“Seeing it will help you understand faster.”

Levi took out a dagger from his chest and cut his palm without hesitation.

Instead of being surprised, I frowned.

That bastard, he’s doing it again. He’s using his body carelessly.

‘I was wondering when he developed that habit… it must have been when he was young?’

“Whale, heal me.”

“Hyung [term of endearment for older brother or male friend in Korean],”

“It’s okay. This person is trustworthy.”

Levi’s eyes glanced at me.

I had already made a vow to the sea when I came here.

Was I the only one who did it? That bastard did it too.

“This power is actually… not as simple as you think.”

With Levi’s words, Whale reluctantly grabbed Levi’s hand.

At that moment, I saw a subtle silver glow in his gray eyes.

‘Light?’

The light soon spread from his hand.

Whale’s eyes became dazed.

The boy’s mouth opened slightly.

“Salmon, red Acalypse petals, three drops of dew.”

I tilted my head at the meaningless words.

‘Why is he saying that?’

But Levi nodded as if he was used to it and took out a pouch from his chest.

Then he opened the entrance and laid them out one by one on the table.

I couldn’t recognize them all.

Salmon wrapped in paper, some red petals, and a small bottle with clear water sloshing around.

Mysteriously, certain objects were enveloped in silver light and then disappeared into the air.

And the remaining light seeped into Levi’s hand.

When the light disappeared, Levi’s hand was completely healed.

‘…What is this?’

It felt like I had seen something I never expected.