Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 107

Black Orca Baby (107)

Episode 107

Unfortunately, they don’t have anything like fingerprint analysis here.

‘Why else would they be called Beast People?’

“I believe Grandmother is well-versed not only in martial prowess but also in various assassinations and poisonings.”

“So?”

“It’s simple. If you examine this bottle, you’ll likely find the fragrant scent of Blue Coral poison.”

I turned to the crowd and smiled.

“There are plenty of Beast People here with sensitive noses, aren’t there?”

Blue Coral poison is a toxin secretly used in the succession wars.

It slowly stops the heart when ingested, mainly used when a quiet death is desired.

‘Perfect for disguising it as an accident.’

The downside is that it’s incredibly difficult to obtain, but considering Uncle Rodesen’s power, it wouldn’t be too hard.

“I found this in the trash pile that a servant was discarding. When asked, they said this trash came from Baiyan’s room… and that my great-uncle specifically ordered them to throw it away. How special.”

“Objection.”

I glanced at my uncle, who wore a bewildered expression as if asking what I was talking about, but I didn’t miss it.

The fleeting moment of agitation.

“While I can generously understand Calypso Aquasialdel’s rude disruption of my brother’s solemn funeral… I cannot tolerate the tarnishing of my family’s honor.”

Not only did Lilibel raise her hand, but she also stood up from her seat like me.

Those who didn’t know Lilibel well were wondering why she had stood up.

‘That’s right, I knew you’d get up around this time.’

“First, we must ascertain whether the evidence presented truly came from my brother’s room. How can we know? To my eyes… it seems like she found a suitable bottle and is spouting nonsense. Does she think she can get away with anything by just insisting?”

“…….”

“Or is that not the case?”

Grandmother stared at Lilibel with an indifferent expression.

Clearly, that old hag’s view of the successors changes drastically depending on their power.

“Well, you’re not wrong. But you, you little runt, you barged in just the same.”

“I apologize… I was so upset by the false claims tarnishing my deceased brother’s honor that I stood up without thinking.”

Lilibel bowed gracefully, not at all intimidated by Grandmother’s coldness.

“Thank you for agreeing, Grandmother. As you said… if that is truly ‘evidence’ of my brother’s dishonorable death from his room, Calypso Aquasialdel must prove one more thing: whether it truly came from my brother’s room.”

“…….”

“Or bring a witness.”

Lilibel stared straight at me. Her black eyes seemed to speak.

*Bring one if you can.*

‘It’s such a shame there’s no concept of fingerprints here.’

In fact, as I said before, to truly prove this evidence, I would have to bring an informant.

As I remained silent, a smile crossed Lilibel’s face.

As if she had been waiting for this moment, Lilibel dusted off her black dress and straightened her posture.

“Since you can’t speak, it’s clear that you only intended to insult Baiyan’s death. Calypso Aquasialdel, I know there was an unpleasant incident with Baiyan… but it’s been five years. Isn’t it petty to not forget it and desecrate his death?”

As if she didn’t expect an answer from me.

“Anyway, there’s a fact I was going to reveal here. Baiyan Aquasialdel, my brother, indeed honorably took his own life. And I am the one who won in a fair duel with my brother.”

Lilibel’s voice wasn’t loud, but thanks to her clear pronunciation, it pierced straight into the ears.

People murmured.

“Even if that fish brat is dim-witted, he wouldn’t be defeated overnight, would he?”

At Grandmother’s question, Lilibel smiled brightly for the first time.

“Yes… I think it would be better to show it directly to Grandmother here. Would you allow it?”

As soon as Grandmother’s permission was granted, streams of water surged around Lilibel.

It wasn’t just water rising from her body.

‘Oh, impressive.’

She was already at this level?

The thin streams of water merged and combined to form a thick, waterfall-like pillar.

“…Crazy.”

I could feel Agenor whispering softly.

I know, her potential was at her father’s level.

I glanced at my father. I was curious about his reaction.

‘Hmm, no agitation this time either.’

At this point, I’m genuinely curious.

What, besides things related to me, would shock this father?

“Dad, isn’t that amazing? Isn’t it shocking?”

“Not really.”

“Why?”

Father took his eyes off the water stream and turned to me.

“The greatest genius of my life is right in front of me. Why would I be surprised?”

“…That’s just a biased view.”

“If so, it’s a biased view I’ll cherish for life.”

“…….”

I turned my head, feeling awkward. I thought I saw Grandmother’s eyes flash for a moment.

It wasn’t a mistake.

Moreover, that wasn’t all. The forces of Uncle Rodesen, who had been dying with a bluish tinge [showing signs of weakness or decline], especially the distant relatives, were now buzzing, and their eyes were shining like people resurrected from the dead.

They were filled with reverence.

‘Well, they thought she was a lost cause. But a new genius has appeared?’

And Rodesen’s ‘daughter’ at that. They must be delighted.

They would be even more thrilled that a daughter, rather than a son, had shown such prominence.

“Grandmother, with this much power, I can confidently say I am Grandmother’s ‘granddaughter’… right?”

“Interesting. I’m not curious why you’ve been living as a runt until now.”

Grandmother said, looking at the waterfall-like stream of water.

“It’s real.”

Her dark blue eyes flashed.

“Yes. There’s no reason for someone with this power to use Blue Coral poison. I won in a fair fight.”

“Indeed…”

“With this kind of power, there’s no need to use it…”

People began to agree.

That power seemed convincing not only to Rodesen’s forces but also to those who had maintained neutrality.

I grinned.

*Witness?* From the beginning, I had no intention of bringing a witness here.

If I were to bring one, it would have to be the herring maid. Why would I?

‘The herring kids are my people now. Mine. I’ll never give them up.’

I quietly hid my obsession and clapped my hands.

“Ah, so you didn’t use the Blue Coral poison and won fairly in a legitimate fight!”

I spoke as clearly and brightly as a real eight-year-old.

“Amazing, then we can examine Baiyan’s body, right?”

“…….”

“If I’m lying, no Blue Coral poison will be detected.”

I know.

‘There’s no way poison will be detected in Baiyan’s body.’

What kind of brain does Lilibel have? Would she leave traces of poison?

Besides, White Hair Hella is by her side.

From the beginning, mentioning Blue Coral poison was bait.

“All traces will remain on Baiyan’s body, right?”

I smiled brightly and cheerfully.

Smiling has no special meaning.

It just makes the other person angrier in these situations.

“Respected and beloved Grandmother.”

*Are you listening, you old hag?*

I’m summarizing the facts for you.

I hope you take the spoon-fed information well. Okay?

“Grandmother, you ascended to the position of head of the family through countless battles, so you know very well. No, you can tell just by looking at the fallen person or the environment whether this fight ended in a fair duel.”

“…….”

“Or whether it was just a meaningless fight, chasing after a surrendered opponent to kill them.”

In fact, meaningless fights were commonplace in the succession battle, and all such fights were tolerated in this society, regardless of the outcome.

It’s okay to have these fights.

Honestly, how many battles, fights, and intrigues would there be during the succession competition?

However, such a fight is not enough to hold an honorable funeral.

She must have wanted to decorate Lilibel’s splendid debut.

Poison will certainly not be found.

However, the traces of the fight would not remain as a ‘honorable’ duel as she is packaging it now.

What I heard through the herring maid and decided to use decisively was not the poison.

“Did you see the killing?”

“Yes, yes…! Around midnight, a scream echoed in the hallway, and I saw Baiyan limping away. And… I also saw Lilibel stabbing Baiyan in the back…!”

Normally, it wouldn’t be a problem at all for a maid to see such intrigues.

It wouldn’t even be a topic of conversation in the Orca family.

However, even Rodesen’s forces, even White Hair Hella, who knew how to use the talents of weak Beast People, would never have imagined that the herring maid would be used like this.

Because they look down on them.

Clearly, the maids are just seeing and hearing the truth. That information alone is not a problem at all.

But when this information combines with power, it becomes a weapon.

Just like it’s in my hands.