Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 47

Chapter 47

“…I permit it.”

It was peculiar. My grandmother was the type to disregard anyone who wasn’t strong.

‘That old hag doesn’t usually acknowledge intelligence without power.’

And the Beluga family wasn’t exactly known for their strength.

Unless they were famous for being smart.

‘The twins’ father was said to be talented enough for Grandmother to take notice. Is that why?’

While I was pondering this, the Beluga family head, having been granted permission to speak, strode forward.

Rova, Lugaruba’s father, was with her.

“It seems the Princess doesn’t know me, so allow me to introduce myself. I am Ilia Beluga, the head of the Beluga family. I am also the mother of the children the Princess saved.”

Up close, she bore a resemblance to Lugaruba, but the twins seemed to take after their father more.

Ilia then greeted Pierre and Agenor.

‘She greeted me first. How about that.’

It was a strange feeling.

Ilia, like the previous witnesses, took a seat and began to speak.

“I would like to state that what I am about to say is a testimony, heard in detail as a guardian on behalf of my children, Lugaruba, who were the victims. For reference, one of my children suffered severe external and internal head injuries and was on the verge of death, only regaining consciousness this morning.”

At those words, I was surprised and stared at Rova.

What? Luca clearly said there was no threat to his life. Was that a lie?

“My child was beaten by Bian’s fist and nearly died.”

Perhaps sensing my gaze, Rova met my eyes, subtly covered his mouth, and whispered with his lips, ‘Shh, it’s a lie.’

‘Is it okay for a witness to lie? I guess it is.’

‘They did it, so why can’t we?’

I hid my laughter. These white dolphins, I like them.

This statement shook the hearts of the ordinary vassals present here.

“I deeply respect the Orcas’ fighting spirit and bravery. As a leader, I firmly pledge to follow them in the future. I believe their battles are sacred and a wonderful act that distinguishes the strong from the even stronger, but…”

“…”

“Why did my child have to be on the verge of death?”

It’s not uncommon for Orcas to harass other aquatic animal shapeshifters.

They even kill them quite often.

“This act, as a representative of all vassals, cannot be simply overlooked. If there is anyone who harasses vulnerable vassals who have committed no crime, isn’t that an act that harms the wonderful Orcas who respect us?”

They only moved within the limits of not causing too big of a problem.

Because the leaders knew that excessively oppressing them would not benefit the Orcas either, so they made sure to maintain a minimum line from generation to generation.

‘That’s why Bian was violent in places where Grandmother couldn’t see him.’

Nevertheless, the reason it became an official issue at this moment was because it was brought up in the presence of the head of the family. It could no longer be covered up as before.

“Head, I implore you to take this matter seriously.”

Ilia’s words concluded with a powerful statement.

Bian looked like he wanted to jump up immediately.

Good. The White Dolphin family directly stepped forward, embarrassing them while creating a favorable atmosphere for us.

I took this opportunity to raise my hand high.

“Grandmother, Agenor may have participated in this fight, but at least he can testify that my classmate and the White Dolphin twins, the Lugaruba brothers, were present at the scene!”

“Th-that’s right, that’s correct,” Agenor quickly chimed in. Nice.

Following this, Rova stepped forward as the next witness without stopping.

I wondered why he went out with Ilia, but it was to testify himself.

Rova clearly recounted the circumstances of when he appeared as the fight subsided, even mentioning that he had directly tried to stop the fight.

“I am the one who informed the head of the junior institution about the situation. There are several servants who went with me to the scene, so they can all be summoned as witnesses.”

As Rova’s testimony concluded, the atmosphere completely reversed.

“Respected Grandmother, I would like to conclude my statement by confirming one more thing. May I call someone for advice instead of a witness?”

With permission granted, I turned to the person who had been sitting quietly until now.

“Laila.”

Laila was sitting in the front row, so I didn’t need to shout loudly.

“I want to have the words I said in the preliminary investigation before the disciplinary committee proven again. At that time, I clearly asked this.”

“I’m listening.”

“There is a rule that must not be broken between this junior institution and the senior institution.”

Time to bring out the final weapon. I smiled coolly.

“Students from the senior institution cannot harm students from the junior institution under any circumstances.”

“That’s correct.”

“This is a rule declared in the name of the Orca head, the same rank as our Grandmother now.”

“…That’s correct.”

I turned my head. I hid my sweaty hands slightly behind my back.

Because the words I’m about to say might displease that great Grandmother.

“Grandmother, did you hear that? The minimum rule to prevent chaos and confusion has been so brutally ignored.”

Grandmother’s eyebrows twitched.

“The rule that Grandmother personally created and emphasized, mind you.”

It was a story our generation couldn’t possibly know.

Bian had caused trouble without knowing when it was about to become obsolete, and he was punished for it.

“How do you know that, brat?”

As expected, at the sharp, chilling voice, I swallowed slightly and pointed to my father.

“How could I not know? Father always tells me a lot about Grandmother!”

I smiled brightly.

It’s best to gloss over it with a smile at times like this.

My father’s gaze, who suddenly became the person who talked about Grandmother, reached me, but I pretended not to notice.

Oh, come on. I’ve pretended not to know a lot today.

Just let this one slide too.

“Respected Grandmother, Bian’s biggest crime is that he violated the rules that Grandmother dared to enact and beat a pitiful child. It’s a matter of non-compliance with the rules.”

“Grandmother! I object. He’s spouting nonsense right now!”

I smiled inwardly.

‘Ah, I knew you’d say that.’

But what can you do?

“Nonsense?”

“Yes! What kind of rule is that? In this world of the survival of the fittest! If you’re strong, you just trample on them!”

“…So, you’re saying you beat the White Dolphin child to the point of near death.”

“Th-that’s right, but it couldn’t be helped…!”

I shook my head and subtly interjected.

“Oh my, Grandmother, Bian has just testified himself that he lied in this sacred meeting… Oh dear. How dare he do such a thing in front of Grandmother…!”

“…!”

A look of dismay appeared on Bian’s face.

Only then did my uncle hurriedly block Bian’s mouth.

Tsk. Too late. Idiots.

Bian, I know you well. Why?

Because even in the previous timelines… your dull, foolish, and violence-chasing nature brought about your own destruction.

It’s just that it happened a little faster.

“As you can see, he dared to violate the rules set by Grandmother.”

I maintained my composure, unlike when I had emphasized it earlier.

“Actually, what’s the big deal about a fight? Kids fight as they grow up.”

“…”

That’s right. I saw Grandmother’s brow twitch.

“However, it wasn’t an Orca fight, but a vulnerable White Dolphin child was caught up in it, and that detestable appearance of trying to disguise it as an ‘accident’ while completely ignoring the solemn rules set by Grandmother! Did you see it?”

I pointed at Bian and smiled prettily.

“Grandmother, how can he be a strong and cool successor to Grandmother, a promising candidate?”

My smile instantly turned confident.

“He’s worse than me, disgustingly so.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Grandmother’s sharp and fierce gaze fell upon me.

At the same time, Grandmother’s lips moved, and soon a sharp, wild laughter was heard.

“Ha, haha. Ahahahaha!”

At the end of the loud laughter that seemed to fill the hall, Grandmother’s dark blue gaze turned back to me.

“You’re audacious.”

There was no chilling voice or sharp gaze.

In the dark blue eyes, there was only an ominous interest.

“Yes, I’ve lost interest in a guy who was beaten and buried by a mere three-year-old.”

“Grandmother!”

“Shut up. Do you have anything to say now? If you don’t want to be kicked out of that position right now, you better shut your mouth. You pathetic fish spawn.”

“…”

That’s it. The bell of victory rang in my ears.