Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 7

The woman, Misa, had a kind face.

At least, she didn’t seem like she would bully or hit children.

“Really? I understand.”

“Um, Princess!”

“Yes?”

“If I may ask, where are you going…?”

“Going for a walk?”

“Ah.”

I walked past Misa, toddling along.

“Princess…! This area has a lot of weeds and dilapidated buildings, so it’s quite dangerous for a young child. Would you like me to come with you?”

Only then did I turn around.

Her kind eyes were genuinely filled with worry.

It was unfamiliar.

‘There’s someone like this in this mansion?’

But instead of listening to her, I tilted my head.

“I’m not in danger. But thank you. Goodbye.”

“Princess…!!”

Leaving her voice behind me, I walked away without regret.

I’m going my own way!

* * *

“Ah, I remember.”

I remembered where I had seen the person named Misa.

To be exact, I remembered the name ‘Misa’…

It was during the war in the previous timeline.

At the time, we needed two things to fight the terrestrial animal beastmen [human-animal hybrids] inland.

A commander with exceptionally strong water magic.

‘Nana and those brothers were strong enough to cover the troops, but there were also units that weren’t.’

If there wasn’t someone like that, we had to find a water source nearby and fight near it.

To do this, we needed a beastman with the ability to find a ‘water source’.

There was a beastman who was particularly talented in this area.

As the commander-in-chief, I was mostly leading the troops and receiving reports.

“Your unit is holding up well even without water magic?”

“Ah. Commander, there’s a kid in our unit who’s exceptionally good at finding water sources. Her name is ‘Misa’, and even though she’s an incomplete beastman, she’s amazing at finding them.”

“Really?”

Looking back, I think I heard a name like that.

I think I saw her once out of curiosity, but my memory of her is vague, so I don’t know if it’s the same person.

But it seemed highly likely to be the same person.

‘Hmm, she’s not a talent I need in this life…’

Let’s keep it in mind for now.

I looked up.

As I was thinking and walking, I was already at the place I had come to two days ago.

The broken fountain still had the same man sitting lazily as that day.

It was Pierre.

Even though Dad found me, he only glanced at me and immediately turned his head away.

He didn’t acknowledge me separately.

“Hello, mister.”

“……”

Um, what is it? Did his expression just change?

Contrary to my expectation that he would ignore me, Pierre’s gaze seemed to return, and he even opened his mouth.

“Lost again?”

“No, not that. I’m not stupid enough to make the same mistake twice.”

“……”

Hey Dad, if someone speaks, shouldn’t you at least respond?

Undaunted, I trotted over to Pierre.

“I came to see you today, mister.”

“Me?”

“Yes. Mister. You’re an Orca [whale-like beastman], why do you live here? You’re not a baby like me.”

“Just from the way you talk, it seems like you’re past being a baby too.”

“That’s right. I’m a bit smart.”

I raised my head and said proudly.

Even if I’m a regressor, do you know how hard it is to speak so clearly? Ahem.

Becoming younger means the brain shrinks, and there’s bound to be a limit to the scope of thought.

In the 2nd and 3rd timelines, I couldn’t overcome the language organs that had become younger along with my body.

It’s different now.

‘Of course, I still feel that my thoughts have become younger along with my body from time to time.’

Pierre crossed his legs, placed his arm on top, and rested his chin.

It’s not just because he’s my dad, but due to the characteristics of beastmen, who become more beautiful as they possess stronger power according to the logic of power, he had a very dazzling beauty.

‘It’s just that he looks very tired, sickly, and full of resignation.’

He really had the kind of impression that would fit perfectly on a Hong Kong movie street at night.

“Mister, I have something to ask you. Can you answer me?”

No answer came, but somehow, the fact that he didn’t take his eyes off me felt like a positive answer.

“Mister, can you use the power of water?”

“…What if I can?”

“Me! Teach me!”

I confidently held out my hand.

“It’s okay to teach me.”

“There’s no problem with speaking, but it seems like you’ve learned the language wrong.”

“Huh? No. I said it right. Teach me.”

I said shamelessly.

Inwardly, I was thinking that Pierre was dealing with me for quite a while, unlike two days ago.

“Mister, you seem like you’d be good at teaching.”

“…On what basis?”

“I don’t know, you just have that face.”

“Face…”

Surprising, isn’t it? My vocabulary. This is the vocabulary of the 4th regression.

For the first time, a slight wrinkle appeared on Pierre’s face.

“I really want to know, but can’t I? Originally, there are many candidates, but I’m giving you a chance.”

Of course, if I combine all my past knowledge, wouldn’t I be able to find a teacher to teach me the power of water?

…Actually, I can’t find one right now.

I must never get caught.

“Mister, teach me. Huh?”

“…Who did you take after to be so brazen?”

“I look like Dad.”

Hey Dad. I look like you. I heard Mom was a beastman with very good character.

“Ah, Mister probably doesn’t know my dad.”

“…You’re talking like you know him well.”

“Of course. I know him well~ My dad is very handsome and has amazing abilities. He’s the coolest person. And he loves me very much.”

“……”

How is it, Dad?

The flattery I prepared!

I hesitated and added one more word.

“He loves me very, very much. He cherishes me, worries that I’ll get hurt, and even cries at the sight of a very small wound.”

“…Cries?”

“Yes. He’s a soft-hearted person.”

It wasn’t a lie.

‘My dad from Earth. No, my adoptive dad’s story.’

I briefly recalled the memories I had buried in the corner of my mind.

“Our princess! Daddy loves our daughter so, so much!”

“What, honey. I love our daughter more than you do?”

On Earth, I was a beloved only daughter.

“Oh, did it hurt? Daddy will blow on it. Go away!”

My parents were such good parents that they chose not to have their own children even after adopting me.

‘…I really want to go home.’

This was the reason why I really wanted to go home.

I smiled brightly, erasing the rising memories.

“……”

Pierre, who had been staring at me with his chin resting on his hand, tilted his head slightly.

The moment a large hand reached out to me, I flinched.

“An affectionate father like that would leave this alone?”

The place where a slightly cool adult hand passed was my cheek.

It was the place that was swollen from falling and being hit just yesterday.

‘Ah, now that I think about it, Misa also had a very surprised face. Was she surprised to see my face?’

I slightly covered my cheek and rolled my eyes.

I need to make up an excuse to keep things consistent.

“If your father cherishes you so much, the guys who made you like this wouldn’t be alive right now.”

“Huh? Huh? That’s right! Um, Dad just gave them a good beating!”

I quickly nodded my head.

As if those words were the truth.

“He beat them so badly. They flew far away. It was so cool!”

“Then why don’t you learn from that father?”

“Um… My dad is busy. He’s a very busy person, so I don’t want to bother him.”

“……”

“Mister seems like he’s unemployed, so help me.”

…Huh, did he just smile?

I looked again, but his face was still the same. A face that seemed completely uninterested in everything in the world.

“I don’t know about anything else…”

The moment a languid voice flowed out, I felt a chill.

“I know that you’re a very cheeky and brazen brat.”

I know what this is. It was the power of water.

He was pressuring me with the power of water.

It was a pressure that was hard for a 3-year-old baby to endure, but my mind wasn’t a baby.

‘He’s not aiming for my life… It’s just for intimidation.’

Orcas are fierce beasts of the sea. Intimidation alone was enough to scare the prey.

Hiding the trembling, I quickly shouted.

“Mister! You really can use the power of water. Teach me!”

“That’s strange. Shouldn’t running away be the first thing you do?”

“I’m not weak.”

Pierre’s eyebrows lifted slightly. I felt the pressure weaken for a very brief moment.

“What are you going to use it for after learning it?”

What should I do? After thinking about it, I decided to tell him.

“I’m going to an educational institution soon.”

“Yes. You’re old enough to do that. So?”

“I’m going to be the boss there.”

“……”

“I’m going to be the complete boss.”

I clenched both fists.

To be exact, I’m planning to be the boss in this family, but it’s too early to reveal that to Dad yet.

“Mister, teach me. Huh?”

Anyway, I know that my words don’t make any sense.

The important thing is that I’ve come to the conclusion that I have no choice but to be brazen with Pierre like this.

“…You might die?”

“It’s okay!”

That’s my specialty.

“You only live once, what if you die?”

This time, I’m going to survive to the end, become the dragon’s bride, meet the dragon, and go back home.

If I fail, I’ll be reborn again, unfortunately.

I intend to keep trying until I see the dragon!