Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 36

My face stiffened.

I turned my head with difficulty, my joints protesting with a creak.

“The Princess Consort must also bring her parents.”

That meant bringing Pierre, my dad.

No, according to them, it was absolutely necessary for the disciplinary committee.

My mouth dropped open.

…How am I supposed to bring *that* guy here?!

* * *

Clack. The door to the disciplinary room closed.

I stood in front of the door and sighed deeply.

‘Ugh, what am I going to do?’

My head was a mess.

‘I didn’t think it would come to this when we were just brawling.’

I only thought as far as the disciplinary committee being convened.

I never imagined the higher-ups would demand, ‘Bring your parents!’

If I had known, I would have chosen Plan B: follow them and beat them all up.

Of course, I don’t know what the result would have been because of Bian!

Would I even have made it out alive!

‘Damn it, I’ve been to a disciplinary committee before, but I never thought they’d ask for parents to come.’

As I said before, when the disciplinary committee I knew was convened, they didn’t bother summoning parents. It’s embarrassing, but since this is the situation, let’s think of a solution.

Isn’t there a way?

The hallway was silent.

Of course, everyone had left school a long time ago. I was the only one left, explaining things to Lyla.

Fortunately, I finished the explanation without a hitch, and Lyla’s reaction wasn’t bad.

Lyla is also a typical Orca, one of many.

Regardless, she’s as fair as a knife, so she’ll definitely take my side in this situation.

I’m sure my dad gave her orders, too.

“Ugh, ouch.”

My lips hurt, probably because I was unconsciously clenching them.

Then, I suddenly turned my head.

‘A presence.’

I felt a presence.

To be exact, I had faintly felt it since I opened the door, but I ignored it because I thought it had nothing to do with me.

But now I couldn’t ignore it.

I widened my eyes at the person who approached.

“Hello, Princess Consort.”

A low, soft voice.

I could even feel a rhythm like singing.

I blinked at the snow-white hair.

If Luga and Luba grow up like this, wouldn’t they look like this?

‘They’ll keep getting spoilers for the next 10, 20 years of their lives.’ [Referring to knowing future events or outcomes.]

The man standing in front of me was the twins’ father.

“Where are Luga and Luba?”

I asked about the twins’ well-being before even greeting him.

Didn’t he take the twins back? Why is he here?

As if sensing my question, the twins’ father smiled bitterly.

“The Chieftain came and took them.”

The Chieftain, the twins’ mother. I was relieved.

“Get them treated quickly. Kids are vulnerable to concussions. Especially Belugas of this age are more susceptible to head injuries.”

“……”

The man looked a little surprised, then nodded.

“You know a lot about us.”

“A little.”

“…So my children weren’t exaggerating. Don’t worry, the Chieftain was accompanied by a doctor when she took them. Fortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any major damage to their heads or lives, at least outwardly.”

If so, that was a relief.

“And I heard you knew about the children’s special abilities. Luba was crying and saying that she was able to avoid the crisis thanks to you.”

“Well, something like that happened.”

I had only heard about it, so I didn’t know it would really work.

“But I didn’t know it was really possible. Usually, whale children can’t use their special abilities skillfully until they’re eight years old, but they were amazing.”

“They’re excellent children who are good enough to enter Alpha class.”

What kind of misfortune did those excellent children suffer from getting involved with me?

I lowered my head, feeling like bitter water would come out if I pressed my chest, then raised it again.

“First of all, I apologize. I’m sorry.”

The man wasn’t flustered.

Instead, he stared at me.

“Excuse me, Princess Consort, may I ask what you are apologizing for?”

He was quite an interesting person.

The reactions of the retainers in front of an Orca direct descendant were generally two types.

They were either very difficult or terrified.

Of course, given my age and appearance, there’s no reason to be difficult or terrified, but even considering that, he was calm and politely respectful without being excessive.

‘Usually, those with good heads are calm and peaceful in any situation.’

“Firstly, Luga and Luba got caught up in my affairs. I feel sorry about that.”

“Since it wasn’t something the Princess Consort wanted, I don’t think you need to apologize…”

“And I apologize on behalf of the stupid Orcas.”

The man’s eyes widened slightly.

As if he had misheard.

“Pardon?”

“Sometimes, no, quite often. Orcas think they can ignore anything as long as they’re strong. Morality, goodness, ethics, rules. Things like that.”

Those kids had no reason to be beaten by Bian.

I knew very well what Bian had done to the Belugas in the previous timeline, so I was even more concerned.

“It’s a shame that I’m an Orca like those idiots. But I apologize for Luga and Luba getting caught up in that evil. I’m sorry.”

I lowered my head obediently and then raised it.

“You can put their medical bills on my tab.”

I hesitated for a moment and then said.

“I can’t pay right now, but I’ll have money soon. I’ll pay you back then.”

“…I’ve heard the stories. I must admit that sometimes rumors can be underestimated.”

I smiled slightly.

“Why, do I talk too well?”

“No, I was surprised by your thoughtfulness. I thought Orcas and goodness couldn’t coexist, and that morality and ethics couldn’t go hand in hand with the path Orcas take.”

I glanced down the hallway for a moment.

Confirming that no one was there, the man’s words flowed out again.

“It is Bian and the Orcas under his command who should apologize for wielding ruthless violence.”

A clear statement. But it wasn’t easy to say.

After all, this is an Orca family.

‘I really liked the beastmen who spoke their minds like this. I miss the previous timeline.’

These guys stick to their beliefs and speak their minds even with a knife to their throat.

In other words, if you gain the trust of someone like this, they will be loyal to you until they die.

Maybe I would have coveted him if I had aimed for the position of Chieftain in this life as well.

“What’s your name?”

“Oh, I’m sorry… I’m ashamed to be late in introducing myself to the person who saved my children. I am Lova Beluga.”

The moment I heard the name, I blinked.

Oh, dear.

‘This was the guy?’

I felt a little embarrassed when I heard the name.

That’s because I knew very well that the Belugas had been eliminated by Bian in the previous timeline.

As I gradually recalled my memories, the incident that caused the initial problem came to mind.

“Belugas? They’re really pitiful kids. There was one who was really smart, and even the previous Chieftain had his eye on him. But somehow Bian found out and went to threaten him first.”

“Threaten?”

“Yeah. He said, ‘Follow me without saying a word.’ But why would a talented person be talented? Especially Belugas value freedom, so would they follow such a violent lord? Of course, he refused, and that’s when it started.”

“Bian has a lot of karma [accumulated negative consequences].”

“Right. The guy the previous Chieftain had his eye on was my younger brother’s friend, so I still remember him. Lova, I think. He was very young.”

After that, I half-forgotten the subordinate’s rambling, but I squeezed my head and remembered more.

“He was a white dolphin and he was good at fighting.”

I scratched my cheek.

Well, yeah. Looking at it now, I could easily guess what he said in front of Bian.

This person was the type who would never get along with Bian.

“Um, Lova, right? This is sudden, but are you good at fighting?”

“Yes? Yes? Um, uh… I don’t know if I can compare to an Orca, but I am the best warrior in the Beluga family. I’m also a guard protecting the Chieftain.”

“I see.”

Subordinate, you said he was young.

You didn’t say he was a father with two kids.

I cast a glance at Lova with a slightly embarrassed face for a moment and then nodded.

“Okay, anyway, nice to meet you. I hope Luga and Luba are treated well and are safe. Put the medical bills on my tab…”

“You don’t have to pay for the medical bills. As I said, none of this was the Princess Consort’s fault. However, there is one thing I’m curious about… May I ask?”

“Yeah, ask away.”

Before asking, Lova handed me a handkerchief.

Lyla did that earlier, too. Seeing everyone handing me handkerchiefs, I guess I don’t look so good.

“What are you planning to do in the future, Princess Consort?”