Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 84

Chapter 84

I’ve always described it as strange, but the truth is, I was happy whenever Dad was like this.

For so long, I was trapped in a cycle of being taken advantage of, being weak, crying, or feeling wronged.

When I finally wanted to get something, the only way was to fight alone, struggle, and finally win.

To become the Clan Leader, to try to become the Clan Leader, struggling and finally getting it made me really happy, but.

I had never gained anything without my own effort.

This was the first time I had received affection that kept coming even when I refused, saying I was okay.

“But I should hear about that plan later.”

Dad had already turned his head and was looking at the restaurant door.

I had to nod a beat late as well.

“Someone’s coming.”

Soon after, there was a knock on the door, and a stranger appeared in the restaurant.

“Greetings, Pierre Aquasialdel. I am the vice-steward of this castle.”

“……”

“I have been ordered to escort all guests to the main castle, ‘Dragon’s Tooth Hall.’”

Dad asked in my place.

“Whose order is it?”

“It is the order of Duke Pantereon.”

* * *

A little later, I entered a huge hall with Dad.

It was a large space that resembled a cathedral.

Comfortable chairs were prepared for people to sit on, and the beastmen who had arrived earlier were packed in.

Occasionally, there were sparsely empty seats, and those spots were always occupied by beastmen with unusual auras.

‘Bellus, that guy, came along too.’

Hugging Dad’s arm, I looked at Bellus, who had come out with us, and then looked around the hall again.

Most of the guys who had people automatically clearing the seats next to them were predators among the land animal beastmen.

‘That person……’

As I looked around at the people, I spotted a familiar figure.

‘Isn’t that a hyena beastman?’

It was definitely the woman I saw last night.

She occupied two chairs with a haughty posture and was yawning leisurely.

Because of her large size, two chairs were easily enough.

‘Seeing her in the daytime, she definitely exudes a sense of intimidation.’

I’m glad I didn’t run into her yesterday.

I can’t beat that yet.

“Master, do you see? That hyena over there. That’s the person I saw.”

“When did you see her?”

I whispered to Dad, but Bellus answered.

Instead of being flustered, I said nonchalantly.

“You don’t need to know.”

“……”

Don’t pay attention to me.

‘Anyway, I promised not to go back, but I’m going to have to go back on my word. I’ll make sure to tell him later that I won’t be the Clan Leader.’

That guy will be happy to have one less rival.

If he tries to kill me, well, I can’t die, so I’ll have to use Dad in an emergency.

Dad took me and sat down in a suitable place.

I could feel gazes looking at us unpleasantly, but no one came close, as if the incident at the restaurant had spread.

“That’s, Pierre Aquasialdel of the Orca Clan……”

“They say he’s as nasty as the Clan Leader, so let’s not mess with him……”

“Tsk, how strong can a water-dwelling beast be on land, ahem.”

Of course, they didn’t attack, but there was a lot of whispering. They were whispering among themselves, making a fuss.

I wondered if that was really whispering, as it was coming through very clearly.

‘They’re practically shouting for me to hear.’

Why don’t they just curse me outright? They still haven’t come to their senses. Tsk tsk.

As I was clicking my tongue, Dad’s voice fell from above.

“Is it bothering you?”

“No, no. It’s okay. We can just listen to why they called us here and then wipe them out, right?”

“If that’s what you want. How much of the roof should I break?”

“Wow, Master, you can joke too?”

“I’m not joking.”

“……”

Bellus, who was sitting about one chair away from us, spat out a word while listening.

“If you wipe them out after the business is done, you’ll be just like your grandmother. The Clan Leader also said that wiping things out after meetings was a hobby, and she actually did it.”

Oh, isn’t that a highly indirect way of saying that if you act like that, you’re no different from your grandmother?

As expected, Dad frowned but looked straight ahead.

“That’s a very unpleasant insult.”

……Well.

I don’t like being compared to my grandmother either.

I patted Dad’s shoulder.

A little later, someone was seen climbing the stairs next to the huge platform at the very front.

Even from here, it was a huge back view.

“Are you the granddaughter of Ocula Aquasialdel, who is to be engaged to my son?”

It was a familiar figure.

Devana Pantereon.

The current Duke Pantereon.

“Remember, live as if you are dead. If your existence harms even a single hair on the precious being in my house, you will have to repay it with more than your life.”

And this is the character who occupies the daughter-obsessed position in this childcare story, the female lead’s father figure.

The female lead in this novel is also adopted like me on Earth, and the story is about her spending a happy daily life in the place where she was adopted.

“Why are you frowning?”

“I just don’t particularly like that guy’s face, Master.”

Being born as a third party in a childcare story, especially as an antagonist to the protagonist, is nothing short of misfortune.

Daughter-obsessed and younger sister-obsessed people would never leave me alone.

“No, it’s not Unnie’s [older sister’s] fault! Rather……!!”

I didn’t hate the female lead as much as I thought I would.

As I was thinking this, Duke Pantereon, who had arrived on the platform, opened his mouth.

His large physique, neatly combed hairstyle, and handsome face didn’t make him look like a father with two sons.

‘Actually, that’s the same with my dad.’

This is all thanks to the fact that the stronger you are, the slower you age as a beastman.

“On behalf of the Imperial Family and His Majesty the Emperor, I would like to express my deep gratitude to all the beastmen who have come here. However, I regret to inform everyone that I have no choice but to deliver unfortunate news today.”

I felt like I knew what Duke would say next.

“The Dragon Festival will not be held this year. Therefore, honored guests, please return on schedule.”

I knew they would announce it soon, but it’s really fast, isn’t it?

‘Anyway, he’s using honorifics that don’t suit him.’

Has his mouth not grown thorns yet?

“Y-You, Duke! Why isn’t the festival being held?”

The man who raised his hand had snow-white hair.

Looking at his pointed ears, I guessed.

‘A white fox, perhaps?’

Unlike the red foxes I met in the restaurant, they were gentle and kind.

“A good question. Leader of the White Foxes. I think everyone is curious, so I’ll announce it together. Currently, the Dragon Duke of this generation is not in good health.”

Duke Pantereon, who had already returned to informal speech, explained.

“The Dragon Duke, after consulting with the Imperial Family, has decided not to hold the Dragon Festival this year, and therefore, the next festival is also uncertain. The schedule for the next festival will be announced later.”

Duke Pantereon finished what he had to say and turned away without regret.

I let out a hollow laugh.

‘Consultation, my ass.’

How could a baby who can’t even speak or understand have a debate?

You guys have less conscience than a lion’s nose hair.

‘Black panthers being fair and just is bullshit.’

I was convinced that they were also involved in the conspiracy surrounding the Dragon Duke, and at the same time, I felt disgust.

‘Which other predator families are involved in this play?’

Even the white fox’s question from a while ago, wasn’t that intentional?

Of course, it was impossible for everyone involved to look good. I was suspicious.

“Dad.”

Conscious of the eyes watching, I called quietly.

Dad looked at me as if he knew why I was calling, and nodded quietly.

It was a firm nod.

‘Now that it’s come to this, I have to take him and return as quickly as possible.’

So that the hands of those disgusting people can’t reach him.

To make them think it’s already too late when they realize it.

I wanted to smack the back of their heads very satisfyingly.

* * *

“What are you plotting?”

The repercussions of the fact announced by Duke Pantereon were enormous.

Not only the city, which was in the midst of a pre-festival celebration ahead of the upcoming festival, but also the Dragon Duke’s castle, which seemed somewhat bright and happy, became calm to the point of being gloomy.

‘They don’t even know what kind of situation the owner of this castle is in……’

Although they were rude to us, the servants here seemed to genuinely respect and worship the Dragon Duke.

It seemed that the atmosphere had sunk so much because of the fact that the Dragon Duke was sick and the festival was canceled.

In fact, among the beastmen who came here as guests, there were some who wanted to stay longer because they were worried about the Dragon Duke, but the Dragon Duke’s side refused.

‘It wasn’t the Dragon Duke, but those who were trying to use the Dragon Duke who refused.’

What are they trying to do by kicking out these guests and making the castle and city quiet?

No. What they’re trying to do is obvious. Haven’t I already heard it?

When the festival is held, attention will naturally be focused.

When there are so many people, they can’t move properly either.

That means.

This is the first and last chance I have to take the Dragon Duke.