Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 65

By the time I clicked my tongue, quite a bit of time had passed.

The Dragon Festival is a festival, but it’s a festival without aquatic animals.

The place we’re going this time wouldn’t be any different.

“By the way, if we go to the Dragon Festival, we can see the Dragon Peacock, right?”

I snapped out of my thoughts and asked Dad again.

“Not necessarily.”

“What?!”

“As far as I remember, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the real thing myself.”

Dad said that even then, he had seen the previous Dragon Peacock, not the current one, who was now dead.

“The current Dragon Peacock hasn’t shown its face even once since birth.”

Bellus added.

‘What, so even if I go to this festival now, I might not be able to meet the Dragon Peacock? A wild goose chase? No way.’

That wouldn’t do.

I have to meet them. I must.

‘No, this is absurd. A dragon festival without a dragon.’

What nonsense is that? How is that different from having no Orcas in the Orca mansion?

* * *

At the same time, in one part of the Aquasiadel mansion of the Orca family, quite a few people were gathered around a round table.

These were the people who followed Rodescen and Baiyan.

They all had serious faces, looking in one direction.

The conference room was already a mess, with broken chairs, debris, documents scattered on the floor, and broken pieces of pottery.

It was a mess.

Rodescen, who led them, was sitting in the most ruined spot.

“I am very sorry for what happened to my proud Baiyan. Don’t you think so?”

“Th-That’s right.”

“That’s right, it was a harsh thing. It was something that I couldn’t even understand.”

The branch family and vassals quickly chimed in, agreeing without exception.

Only then did Rodescen smile, as if satisfied.

In fact, on the floor where the ruined furniture was rolling around… there was also a person collapsed and groaning.

“I once said that green sprouts should be cut off early. For example, I gave an order to a loyal vassal here to secretly kill Pierre’s proud daughter before she entered the beginner’s institution [a school for those just starting to learn magic or combat], didn’t I?”

Rodescen grinned.

Clearly, he had given such an order, and the branch family nobleman who received the order entrusted the task to his children.

“But how difficult was it to get rid of one little niece of mine, that you failed.”

And the branch family children failed.

Instead, they came back beaten up and spouted nonsense that Calypso used the power of water differently from the rumors.

However, it was soon revealed that she was actually a little girl who hadn’t even awakened the power of water.

And then, at the family meeting, she even gave an indelible disgrace to his son.

The punishment for the failed branch family nobleman was natural.

“But now I hope you don’t fail. Because you all cooperated.”

The vassals and branch families gathered here bowed their heads as if they had promised.

“Yes, there should be no failure this time.”

The sprouts must be cut off.

The talent of that little girl, which was confirmed at the family meeting, was too dangerous.

The ability to satisfy her mother at that age.

Moreover, she was a born fighter and had outstanding combat abilities.

“Rodescen-nim, Pierre-nim is with her, will it be okay?”

“Of course, it’s okay.”

Even if he’s alive, he won’t be of any help to Baiyan.

Rodescen decided to willingly remove the obstacles blocking his son’s path as a father.

“According to the plan, there should be no problem in getting rid of my niece.”

Already Rodescen’s arrangement would have closely followed Calypso’s journey.

“Pierre aside, the princess will never come back alive.”

Rodescen burst into a refreshing laugh.

There was someone who quietly watched this scene, and that was Rodescen’s wife, Heila, who was also from the Orca branch family.

Her eyes, close to slits, were close to a smiling face.

She covered her lips with her hand, watching her husband burst into laughter.

‘He’s not thorough enough, so it would be good to add a little more help.’

* * *

Apart from my absurdity, the journey continued smoothly.

Occasionally, Bellus and Dad showed jealousy over trivial things, but it didn’t turn into a fight.

I was also wondering about this part.

‘Dad always wins when they fight, so is Bellus subtly holding back? Hmm, he’s a cautious guy, but he’s the type to rush in without hesitation when necessary?’

However, I didn’t actively try to go to the carriage with the maids and Misa like before.

Even if jealousy was flying around, I didn’t glare at them to shut up.

My head was full of thoughts about the Dragon Peacock.

‘As far as I know, there is only one piece of information about the current Dragon Peacock: a person who wants to live quietly.’

In the original story, they only appeared as an advisor to the female lead.

But now they’re not even showing their face, and my head throbs just thinking about failing.

The journey wasn’t set to be that long, so I had to come up with a way somehow…

Thinking up to this point, I raised my head sharply.

‘A murderous intent!’

I was late because I was thinking too deeply, but the two Orcas in the carriage seemed to be looking at where I was headed one step ahead.

“It’s coming.”

“Huh? What is?”

It was the moment Dad moved one arm, put his hand on my waist, and lifted me up.

콰앙!! [Sound of a loud crash]

A loud noise was heard. Soon the carriage stopped.

Anyone could easily tell that this was not a normal stop.

Because it shook like crazy!

‘Crazy, a traffic accident in this world.’

Unlike my silly thoughts, the situation turned urgent.

But I wasn’t flustered.

There was no need to be anxious because the two Orcas here, especially Dad, were extraordinary people.

‘I should see which crazy bastard attacked this carriage.’

I thought cheerfully.

‘Since they’re going to die soon.’

Many presences were felt around the carriage.

Besides, I didn’t want to see their faces, but they forced me to see them.

Because the roof of the carriage flew off.

Dad picked me up and jumped out, then landed on the ground.

Bellus landed similarly next to Dad.

‘Oh my, so many came.’

In front of the carriage, many humans wearing navy blue clothes were visible.

They all had their faces covered.

“Dad, put me down.”

“It becomes troublesome to protect you.”

“You’re strong enough not to worry about that. Protect my maids and nanny too.”

Not only our carriage but also the carriages carrying the maids and Misa that were running behind, as well as some knights escorting on horses, stopped.

The knights hurriedly got off their horses.

“Pierre-nim, those people are…!”

“They must be assassins.”

Yes, the identities of the strange attackers were, of course, assassins.

I wasn’t particularly flustered.

‘It’s obvious they’re aiming for me.’

There was also the reason that Dad was with me.

‘Wow, I expected it, but they’re already showing up?’

Rather, it was because I had already expected this to happen.

‘They must have been quite impatient.’

It would be easier to kill outside the family than within the Orca family.

It’s much easier to clean up when killing outside.

The people who saw my performance and debut at the family meeting couldn’t have left me alone.

‘Even so, I thought they would aim for when I returned after the festival.’

Usually, you’re tired when you return from a journey.

Of course, if things went well with the Dragon Peacock, the carriage returning would have a fun situation where 짜잔! [Jjajan – Korean onomatopoeia for a surprise reveal] I wasn’t there!

It’s a pity.

Besides, it was easy to guess who sent them…

‘Anyway, my uncle is as impatient as ever.’

It’s better than being stupid, but my uncle wasn’t bad at handling things or using his head, but in the end, he was a human who would ruin things because of this impatient personality.

“Princess!”

“Waaah, are you okay, Princess?”

“Are you hurt anywhere! I was really surprised when the roof flew off!”

The herring maids and Misa, who got out of the carriage, rushed over here, panting.

Misa grabbed my shoulders and kept looking around.

The herring maids were also tearful and terrified, but full of worry.

“Don’t worry. I’m fine.”

“Princess…!”

The attack didn’t cause any damage, and it even failed to surprise me.

But it was a different story for Misa and the maids.

“I’m okay. Dad was with me.”

I felt a little embarrassed and ticklish at the gazes full of worry and affection, so I gently grabbed Misa’s hand.

“My brother was there too.”

Bellus glanced at me.

When I smiled, he looked like he was wondering what my ulterior motive was.

“Are you guys hurt anywhere?”

“No, we’re all fine.”

“Okay. Then let’s watch.”