Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 59

Episode 59

Grandma frowned, clicking her tongue in disapproval.

Even with Grandma’s sharp rebuke, Dad calmly replied, rubbing his chin with the back of his hand.

“I learned it from you, Mother.”

“What?”

“Didn’t you act this way towards Grandmother?”

“You little…!”

“As you always say, Mother, ‘like fish, like fry’ [meaning children imitate their parents]. We grew up watching you.”

Wow, amazing. So, this is how Dad and Grandma used to spar.

I momentarily forgot my curiosity about why Dad had appeared and watched with great interest.

‘Popcorn, I need popcorn…!’

I had heard from the subordinates that Dad was the only one who could stand up to Grandma when she was alive.

‘Hearing about fights is one thing; seeing them is another.’

Of course, seeing it with my own eyes was much more vivid and entertaining.

So, were they really going to fight right here?

Holding my pounding heart, I became one with the sofa, eagerly anticipating the clash.

And I quickly regretted being so naive.

‘Ugh, wait, wait, why are you bringing out water here…!’

You reckless adults!

Ugh, I can’t breathe.

I was instantly suffocated by the enormous pressure of water that Grandma released.

It wasn’t even directed at me, but the sheer force was overwhelming.

‘The pressure at the family meeting was nothing compared to this.’

Of course, I knew she was powerful, but this was beyond my imagination.

‘I used to be this strong too….’

While enduring the pressure, my competitive spirit rose once again, just like at the family meeting.

How great would it be if I could face her in my prime from the 3rd timeline?

Jealousy also sprouted towards Dad, who was nonchalantly taking it all in.

‘I really resent this small body.’

Just as I was about to suffocate and cough, a cool hand touched my neck.

“Stop it. Are you trying to suffocate my daughter to death?”

“Whether she dies or not… Since when have you cared about such things?”

That old hag, really. She never speaks nicely.

Fortunately, breathing became easier from the moment Dad’s hand touched me, but I could feel it.

That the powers of water were fiercely clashing in front of me.

‘Wow, fierce. So fierce.’

The power of water, in fantasy terms, could be visibly displayed like sword energy.

At this time, the water stream has a deep blue light.

Like now.

However, blue is blue, but each individual had slightly different shades.

“Stop saying things you don’t mean. You would be sad if the granddaughter you just took an interest in disappeared, wouldn’t you?”

As soon as Dad’s calm words ended, the power of water raged even more fiercely.

‘Ugh, the building is going to collapse!’

Kwarararar!

As if to confirm my fears, the floor shook.

What happens if the building collapses here? I won’t be able to escape no matter how hard I try. Dad will block it, right?

If he collapses while blocking, I’ll carry him on my back… and run!

Dad would look ridiculous, but somehow, I felt like it was possible.

However, the moment I thought this far, all the energy disappeared at once.

I lifted my head with surprised eyes.

Because Grandma’s power and Dad’s power collided and surged, a great force bounced towards me as well.

But Dad, who was blocking in front of me, intercepted it all.

Dad was frowning while supporting himself next to me, and as I stared blankly at that face, I swallowed hard.

‘What’s going on?’

As Dad slowly moved his large body to the side, Grandma’s figure came into view.

Everything around her was a mess, with documents, flower vases, and other objects all destroyed.

But Grandma was smiling in the midst of it.

“That’s right.”

“……”

“It’s been a long time since a pretty good baby orca has come along, so how could I ruin that pleasure with my own hands?”

She was smiling with a glint in her dark blue eyes.

Wow, if I mess up at that time, timeline 4 or whatever, this life will end here.

I quietly grabbed Dad’s sleeve.

“Dad, you can’t let me die.”

How could I die when I finally got to go to the Dragon Festival?

My body floated up.

“I won’t let that happen.”

“That’s a relief. You have to take me to the Dragon Festival.”

“……”

The surroundings were a mess with water.

Grandma lifted the overturned sofa with one hand, and just by placing her hand on the soaked cushions, she absorbed all the moisture.

Grandma plopped down on the fluffy sofa.

“What are you doing? Sit down.”

I naturally looked at Dad.

Soon, the water stream lifted the overturned sofa, and Dad also absorbed the moisture from the sofa like Grandma.

I was seated there.

Oh, so fluffy.

“So, what’s the reason you rushed over here?”

“I didn’t rush.”

“Wipe your sweat and talk. You wretched son.”

“……”

When I naturally looked, there were indeed beads of sweat on Dad’s forehead and neck.

I almost mistook it for water because there was so much water flying around.

Grandma wouldn’t have said nonsense.

‘Did he really run all the way here?’

I thought about the distance between Dad’s residence and the head family’s office in this main house.

It was far. Far enough to take a carriage.

Did he run that distance as it is?

No way. That can’t be it. How far is it?

He was a human who moved so little usually that a snail siren would be less leisurely.

“I heard an interesting story before coming in.”

“You have a good way of twisting the words ‘eavesdropping like a rat.’”

“Would you feel good if I called you a cruel beast trying to kill her own cubs like lion cubs?”

“You little…!”

“It’s tit for tat, so I would appreciate it if you refrain from using metaphors about landlubbers [a derogatory term for those who live on land].”

Wow, so Dad is also a landlubber hater.

Of course, this is natural as long as you are an aquatic animal.

‘Down with the landlubbers.’

How much have those guys oppressed us?

I nodded inwardly, feeling like I had found a good common ground.

‘By the way, is it okay for Dad to go this far…?’

I felt a little anxious.

I had heard rumors that Dad was a strong orca who could compete with Grandma.

‘But I’ve never actually seen it.’

I know too well how absurd rumors can be at times.

Of course, it wouldn’t be completely unfounded.

The body becomes more decrepit as it ages, but the power of water becomes stronger.

Because experience accumulates.

Moreover, battle-type whale sirens, including orcas, tend to age slowly.

Grandma can probably still fight like she was in her prime.

‘Above all, my Dragon Festival is approved by that grandma.’

So, naturally, I had no choice but to be mindful.

If Dad gets blown away by Grandma, wouldn’t my trip to the festival end there?

‘Dad, please don’t do anything that will cut the string.’

On the other hand, I felt a little strange.

Because I felt like Grandma was giving me a break to some extent.

Somehow, it felt like she was enjoying Dad’s arrogance…….

‘Wait.’

Come to think of it, that grandma liked strong people, right?

She liked strong and arrogant people even more.

…She also liked breaking those arrogant people with her own hands.

When I recalled this and looked at Grandma, as expected.

Grandma’s eyes were full of satisfaction and a predatory gaze that had found a plaything.

‘Hmm, somehow, I have to be careful not to become a shrimp stuck on an orca’s back [meaning to avoid getting caught in the crossfire].’

I slightly let go of Dad’s sleeve and moved my seat a little.

Just a little.

“Well, it was too much to compare them to the four-legged brats on land.”

Grandma readily admitted and crossed her legs.

Come to think of it, Dad said he heard the whole story a little while ago?

“I was wondering what you were doing, rushing over here and not coming in. So, even lazy you were interested in something?”

Grandma said, leisurely dangling her arm on the sofa handle.

“Do you even find your own cubs pretty?”

“……”

When Dad didn’t answer, Grandma leaned her head slightly, taking her back off the sofa.

“Okay, good. Since you’ve already heard everything, I’ll ask you too. Regarding the matter that that little one requested a judgment on, I have judged that punishment is appropriate. So, what should we do with that maid?”

“She must be killed.”

“Hmm?”

The last words were mine.

Huh? Kill?

‘No, well… I don’t know how many babies she killed, so I think it’s fair, but.’

Shouldn’t we at least investigate first?

Even if Earth and here are different, um, shouldn’t even suspects be given the right to defend themselves?

‘Ah, of course, it’s natural to be punished or receive as much pain as you’ve given.’

I don’t know well, but Dad’s firm answer seemed to please Grandma very much.

“Good. Then, in my authority as the head of the family, I will hand over the disposition of this predecessor to you.”

“I will gratefully accept.”

It’s a good thing that the predecessor is being punished, but.

“Um, aren’t you going to investigate separately or form an investigation team or something?”