Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Chieftain Ocula Aquasidel slightly raised an eyebrow.

‘Oh? Look at this.’

Few could remain completely unfazed by the countless gazes upon them.

Yet, the tiny little thing before her, practically born just yesterday, was utterly composed.

It even seemed to be enjoying the attention as if it were perfectly natural.

Ocula easily recognized that aspect of Calypso.

‘Enjoys the attention?’

*Wasn’t* it just a three-year-old fry [young Orca]?

Moreover, all it had done since birth was stay cooped up in a building.

And yet, it was taking charge of the situation, using it to its advantage.

Even controlling its pace as it climbed onto her shoulder, showing remarkable poise.

In short, it was a prodigy.

“The Princess has not yet awakened her water powers.”

Ocula was well aware of the brawl that had occurred at the educational institution.

Nothing happened in this vast territory without the master knowing.

“However, her ability to enhance her physical body with water power is already… top-notch, comparable to an adult.”

Typically, when an Orca awakened their water powers, they would first create a stream of water.

Next, they would be able to use fear to intimidate opponents.

The ability to enhance the body with water power came after that.

But this little one, for some reason, had the order all mixed up.

Unable to create even a single drop of water, let alone the most basic stream.

Yet, its physical enhancement was top-notch, and its fighting skills were said to be innate.

“Um, excuse me, Chieftain, but that fight was, frankly, overwhelming…”

Even the one who delivered the report did so with a bewildered and perplexed expression.

The look on their face, as if they couldn’t believe the report, was quite memorable.

Was it truly Pierre’s daughter, after all?

Her three older brothers had already shown remarkable talents.

She didn’t expect the youngest to be any different, but this….

Ocula narrowed her eyes.

“Grandma! Prove!”

“Me, prove!”

“Grandma, me good! Say!”

‘That thing’ certainly hadn’t spoken this fluently when they first met.

Thinking about it now, it was strange. Was it unable to?

Or was it unwilling?

Subsequently, everything Calypso did at the educational institution naturally reached the Chieftain’s ears.

Compared to the accidents her three older brothers had caused, it was relatively mild, so it didn’t stand out much.

No, there wasn’t really anything that could be called an accident.

However, the fact that she had immediately risen to the top Alpha class was quite noteworthy.

Just punching a fellow Orca from the same clan wasn’t enough.

She had simply taken note of it without paying much attention.

And then came this brawl.

Moreover, Pierre, her third son, who had secluded himself for over a decade, had finally moved his heavy behind.

And all he did was defend his daughter.

Ocula felt a cruel curiosity for the first time in a long while.

*So*, what is it about this daughter that you’re defending for the first time?

She deliberately ignored and stood by, letting the situation unfold.

Even turning a blind eye to Baiyan’s blatant violation of the strict rules.

Ocula was more interested in the situation than in her own rules.

Even if Calypso were falsely accused and ruined here, it wouldn’t matter.

Then the amusement would end there.

But.

That tiny little mochi-like thing had created a ‘twist’ that surprised even her, who had lived for so long.

“Hahahahahaha!”

Everyone was startled by the Chieftain’s sudden burst of laughter and stared at Ocula.

Ocula swept back her hair.

“The meeting is temporarily adjourned.”

Baiyan trembled as he witnessed everything.

‘This is, this is impossible.’

It was truly unbelievable.

Who was he? The eldest grandson of the grandmother, and the eldest son of his father!

Considering that his grandmother was also the eldest daughter, and the Chieftain above her was also the eldest daughter, the probability of the eldest child or eldest grandchild becoming the Chieftain was overwhelmingly high.

‘Why me? Why!!’

This was because there were unavoidable differences due to age.

Baiyan didn’t realize that he had only aged in years, but his actual abilities weren’t enough to support his age.

He didn’t know.

That his talent was only slightly above average.

His father, who doted on his eldest son, had hidden it extremely well, and his mother had been indifferent.

‘Me, I’m being dismissed and put on probation? Don’t make me laugh!’

Baiyan glared at the opposite side with almost hateful eyes.

Calypso, who was standing on the desk, was still wearing a brazen and composed expression, basking in the attention.

Even he hadn’t been introduced to this extent.

Introducing a new direct descendant when only one agenda item had been completed.

This had never happened before!

Usually, the influence of an Orca direct descendant depended on when they were introduced at this family meeting.

So far, Baiyan had been introduced in the earliest order.

Then, almost similarly, Belus, Pierre’s first son, had taken the spot.

Next was Sorté, Bior’s first son.

However, from this moment on, Calypso was the first direct descendant to be introduced.

Not only had she broken the record, but it was also a dazzling start.

Enough to make the existing heirs and stakeholders feel uncomfortable or envious.

Because the meeting was adjourned, the conference room was somewhat noisy.

The retainers comfortably rose from their seats, and the Orca branch families milled about.

The gazes of those who couldn’t leave were clearly directed towards the one standing as today’s protagonist.

Calypso, and Pierre.

Lodesen’s hand came to rest on Baiyan’s trembling shoulder.

“Baiyan, endure it. …It may be unfair right now, but now is not the time.”

“……”

“If you just wait, this father will somehow make it right for you.”

Lodesen, who said this, also had a neck reddened with anger and humiliation.

‘Pierre, you always crushed my path with your talent.’

Now, that bastard’s daughter was blocking the future of his proud son!

But Lodesen was an adult.

The days of living only with inferiority were over.

Instead, Lodesen sank his dark eyes even darker.

*That* is dangerous.

His niece was an increasingly dangerous joker as she grew up.

‘I need to get rid of her when the time is right.’

Underdogs must be eliminated when they are still green shoots…!

Although he pretended to be calm, Lodesen’s eyes were dark and even more sinister, as if looking at the edge of a cliff.

Meanwhile, Baiyan’s eyes were directed towards where his grandmother was walking.

Ocula stopped at Belus’s location.

“Child.”

Belus raised his head at the affectionate but not exactly tender call.

He bowed politely, of course.

“Yes, respected Grandmother.”

Ocula liked Belus’s smooth yet dignified attitude, which was completely different from Pierre, who was stiff even in front of his own mother, the Chieftain.

“What do you think of this situation?”

However, regardless of whether she liked it or not, Ocula’s nature was ruthless.

She was a born fighter and tyrant.

The very embodiment of an Orca who had personified ferocity.
The more they cherished, the more they felt affection, obsession, and cruelty. That was their very nature. Orca Suin [Orca Clan].

“Your sister has surpassed your record and been formally recognized, hasn’t she?”

In Ocula’s eyes, there was a cruel interest, like a human stepping on ants for fun.

“It is a decision made by Grandmother. How dare I, a mere grandson, offer my opinion?”

“I’ll overlook one instance of impudent talk, so speak.”

“……”

“Shall I swear by the name of the sea?”

When Belus remained silent, Ocula said this, and only then did light flicker in Belus’s blue eyes.

It was a clear light, as if a sleeping beast had awakened.

“In fact, since Grandmother has acknowledged it, how dare I say anything from my position? But if you would allow me to offer my humble opinion, I believe that the punishment in this case is very justified. No rational reason can justify violating the strict rules set by Grandmother.”

Belus said calmly.

“However, if we base it on what is right, I don’t know if Calypso Aquasidel has done well either. If she had the ability, she should have prevented her classmates from getting hurt in the first place. If she only stepped in after they were hurt, it would only be a case of locking the stable door after the horse has bolted [taking action too late to prevent harm].”

Skillfully criticizing Baiyan entirely.

Nevertheless, it was a criticism of both of them, saying, ‘She didn’t do well either.’

Calypso, who was not far from Belus, also heard this.

‘That, that… that bastard is doing that again.’