Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 70

Chapter 70

This snake was definitely talking about needing a lake.

Was it speaking metaphorically? Or did it truly require that much water?

Surely not the volume of an entire lake…

I grew anxious as I watched the snake’s eyes flutter, close to giving out.

“Master! Could you perhaps create a lake?”

Even though it seemed absurd, I wondered if Dad could actually pull it off.

‘When I was the Clan Head, I definitely… parted the sea before.’

I had never created a body of water as large as a lake, but I knew very well the potential of water manipulation.

“A lake, well, it depends on where and how big it needs to be.”

“……You really can? No, that’s not it. Even the smallest amount is fine. How long do you think it would take?”

Even the short moment of waiting for Dad’s answer made me feel anxious and faint.

“This isn’t near the sea, so it will take some time. I’ll have to saturate the soil and create a depression first.”

“Then, how about pouring it out like a waterfall?”

“That would also take time to generate the water. Would that snake be able to endure it?”

That’s true. I have created rain during droughts or large amounts of water, though never as much as a lake. But that takes quite a bit of time.

‘If Dad can’t do it, there’s no way that Belus bastard could.’

Then what should I do?

In the midst of that, my eyes happened to land on the carriage.

“……Master, there’s a forest nearby. Maybe there’s a lake or something?”

“There might be, but we can’t fly around to look for it, so it’ll be hard to find quickly.”

“No, there’s a way to find it quickly.”

Soon, the maids and Misa were summoned from the carriage.

As if they were preparing for bed, Eiya and Misa held my pajamas and blanket in their hands.

I strode up to Misa.

“Misa, can you find a water source? No, you *can* find one, right? It’s urgent.”

“Yes? Princess, what are you suddenly saying……”

“Please. I’m asking you for once.”

The memory of the day Misa first appeared where I lived came to mind.

Suha had definitely said this:

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

In this life where I don’t even think about being the Clan Head, I thought it was an unnecessary talent for me.

“Misa, you’re a minnow beastman, right?”

“Yes? Yes……!”

An incomplete beastman refers to a beastman with either no special ability at all or an extremely outstanding one.

Special abilities are ultimately abilities that manifest as animalistic traits remain in human form.

However, if the animal instinct remains stronger, the special ability also tends to be maximized.

“But strangely enough, Misa is also a shark hybrid? A combination of a small fish and a shark… It’s a rare combination. So, it seems she’s been hiding it?”

And fish that live only in clean water have the ability to instinctively find water after becoming human.

Orcas specialized in combat like Baian and some aquatic carnivores openly ignored small fish beastmen.

But what saved them in war was the ability of small fish beastmen, like the mudskipper’s hiding ability I saw earlier, or Misa’s ability to find water sources.

‘I unintentionally found out Misa’s secret, but…’

Incomplete beastmen, as I said before, are usually born between hybrids that cross species.

Like Misa here.

“Someone who helped me today is dying. Help me.”

“……Princess.”

Misa, who had turned pale and hesitated, soon said with a determined face.

“I am an incomplete beastman. Is it okay for me to help?”

Incomplete beastmen are ultimately seen as mutants in this world.

In the animal world, mutants are generally ostracized or excluded.

“What does that matter? As long as you help, I don’t care what you are. Besides, just because you’re an incomplete beastman doesn’t mean you’re not the Misa I know.”

“…….”

Misa pursed her lips tightly and then nodded.

“I’ll try to find it.”

Her eyes were tearful.

Looking at Misa closing her eyes, for some reason, the words of the dolphin bastard from the previous regression came to mind.

“The Clan Head is also an underdog who came from the bottom, so sometimes he says things that resonate with people, even if they’re not a big deal. Is it because he came from the bottom?”

“Are you picking a fight?”

“No, I’m talking about myself, who got hooked on that one word.”

He was a friend and the most reliable comrade.

“I guarantee, wherever the Clan Head goes, there will always be someone who follows him.”

I should have seen that bastard’s face before leaving.

In the moment of fleeting regret, Misa opened her eyes.

“That way, that way!”

Dad immediately picked up the lamp and held me in one arm.

In my arms, I held the snake, now panting in various colors.

The snake no longer spoke.

‘Amazing.’

You’re moving without hesitation?

In the previous regression, I saw quite a few beastmen with the ability to find water sources.

But that was like canid animals sniffing the ground with their sensitive noses, groping and chasing after the scent.

It was a matter of groping and chasing.

But Misa ran without hesitation, like someone who knew the exit of a long maze.

“Your maid seems to have outstanding talent.”

“……I guess so.”

“Didn’t you know? I thought you knew everything and were ordering her.”

“Ah, well… that’s…”

I didn’t know she was this amazing.

There was no time to answer. It was because the speed had increased even more.

How much further did we go like that? Misa was panting.

“P, Princess… It’s here.”

A break in the trees.

The moment Misa stepped aside, a dazzlingly shining lake appeared over her shoulder, over her head.

‘Wow…’

It was a lake shimmering under the moonlight.

Moreover, the size was also enormous.

“Isn’t this not the time to admire it?”

“Ah, right.”

Dad strode towards the lake and put me down.

I hurriedly and carefully dipped the snake into the water.

‘Come to think of it, is this a water snake? Or is it going to drown for no reason?’

Contrary to my worries, the horned blue snake opened its eyes as soon as it touched the water.

Huh, I think the horn flashed for a moment.

It wasn’t a mistake.

Rumble!

The entire lake vibrated, and the water… was slowly being sucked into the snake.

Since it was such a large lake, the amount of water being sucked in wasn’t even noticeable.

After 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and then about 30 minutes, Misa, who had come with us, trembled and approached me.

“P, Princess… What on earth is that?”

“……I know, right.”

I’m curious too.

‘A snake that drinks water like a pig. I’ve never heard of such a thing.’

Among the people who had come, only Dad wasn’t flustered.

Dad had the same expressionless face as usual.

“Master, do you know what that is?”

“I don’t know. Animal encyclopedias aren’t my specialty.”

Dad was silent for a moment and then turned his gaze to me.

“Perhaps knowing things like this well… is it also a virtue of Dad?”

“Huh, what virtue……?”

“Think about it. Is it helpful?”

“Well, if you know, it would be helpful, but…….”

“I see. So, knowing well is helpful.”

“No, wait a minute.”

If you don’t know, you can just look in a dictionary or a book. Why ask Dad again….

In the first place, I don’t even ask often-.

“Our daughter, ojjojjo [term of endearment], did you have a lot of things you wanted to ask Dad?”

“Of course, Dad can answer everything our daughter asks~.”

“Dad is the best, right?”

I ended up thinking of something unnecessary.

I turned my head with a sulky expression.

By now, the water in the lake had noticeably decreased.

In my mind, the small snake had been demoted to a snakelet [small snake].

‘Whether it’s a snake or a pig, how long is it going to keep drinking?’

If it really drinks all the water in the lake…

I would feel sorry for the countless fish living in the lake.

Wouldn’t they suddenly be deprived of their home?

Even though they’re not beastmen, how could I not care about the fish’s plight?

‘I guess this won’t do.’

It must have drunk enough to burst. Even if it hasn’t, I have no intention of ruining a healthy ecosystem.

I was about to squat down to take the snake out when…

Bubbles flowed out of the water, and then something popped up.

Droplets of water that bounced off stuck to my cheek.

-Thank you!

Under the moon floating in the sky, a blue snake floated in the air.

The sharply protruding horns shone in silver, reflecting the moonlight.

Similarly, the blue scales that received the moonlight were more lustrous than before.

I blinked and opened my mouth.

“If you’re thankful, stop eating, you pig bastard.”