Black Killer Whale Baby - Chapter 107

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Chapter 107
Unfortunately, this place lacks advanced forensic science like fingerprint analysis.
‘Why else would a beastkin be a beastkin?’
“I believe the Orca Family Matriarch is well-versed not only in combat but also in information regarding assassination and poisoning methods.”
“So?”
“It’s simple. If you examine this bottle, there will likely still be traces of blue coral poison lingering.”
I turned to face the assembly and smiled.
“There are plenty of beastkin here with keen sense of smell, aren’t there?”
Blue coral poison is a toxin used covertly in succession wars.
It slowly stops the heart when ingested, primarily used when one wishes to kill quietly.
‘It’s perfect for disguising it as an accident.’
The drawback is that it’s dreadfully difficult to obtain, but considering Uncle Rodesen’s influence, that wouldn’t be a problem.
“I discovered this in a pile of garbage that the Retainer was discarding. When I inquired, he said the refuse came from Baian’s room—and notably, my Orca Family Older Brother ordered him to dispose of it?”
“I object.”
I glanced at Uncle and caught the expression on his face, but I didn’t miss it.
That momentary flicker of agitation.
“I can understand, with generous forbearance, that Calypso Aquasiadel is currently disrupting my brother’s solemn funeral—but I cannot tolerate the disgrace brought upon our family’s honor.”
Lirivel not only raised her hand but rose from her seat just as I did.
Those unfamiliar with Lirivel wore expressions of bewilderment, wondering why she had stood.
‘That’s right, I knew you’d stand at this moment.’
“First, what we must focus on is whether the evidence presented actually came from my brother’s room—but how can one verify this? To my eyes, it appears you’ve simply found a suitable bottle and are spouting nonsense. Do you think everything works if you just insist hard enough?”
“….”
“Am I wrong?”
The Orca Family Matriarch stared at Lirivel with an indifferent expression.
Certainly, that old woman’s gaze toward the succession had shifted dramatically based on the power one possessed.
“Well, you’re not wrong. But you there, you’re just as much of an intruder.”
“I apologize… I was so infuriated by that false claim dishonoring my deceased brother’s honor that I rose without thinking it through.”
Lirivel bowed gracefully without showing the slightest intimidation at the Orca Family Matriarch’s coldness.
“Thank you for your agreement, Matriarch. As you say… if that is truly ‘evidence’ of a dishonorable death from my brother’s room, then Calypso Aquasiadel must prove one more thing. That it truly came from my brother’s room.”
“….”
“Bring a witness.”
Lirivel stared directly at me. Her dark eyes seemed to speak.
Bring one if you can.
‘It’s truly unfortunate that this place has no concept of fingerprints.’
In truth, as I mentioned earlier, for this evidence to be truly substantiated, I would also need to bring my informant.
As I fell silent, a smile crossed Lirivel’s face.
As if she had been waiting for this moment, Lirivel brushed off her black one-piece dress and straightened her posture.
“Since you cannot speak, it’s now certain that your intention was merely to insult Baian’s death. Calypso Aquasiadel, I know there was an unfortunate incident between you and my brother—but that was five years ago. Isn’t it petty to hold onto that and desecrate his death?”
She didn’t seem to expect an answer from me.
“There is a fact I intended to reveal at this gathering regardless. It is true that Baian Aquasiadel, my brother, died honorably by his own hand. And I was the one who achieved victory in a fair duel with my brother.”
Lirivel’s voice wasn’t loud, but her crisp enunciation pierced directly into everyone’s ears.
The crowd stirred with murmurs.
“That fish brat may be dull, but she’s not the type to be defeated overnight, is she?”
At the Orca Family Matriarch’s question, Lirivel smiled brightly for the first time.
“Yes…. I think it would be better to show you directly, Matriarch. Would you perhaps grant me permission?”
The moment the Orca Family Matriarch gave her consent, water surged up around Lirivel.
It wasn’t merely water rising from her body.
‘Oh, that’s impressive.’
She was already at that level?
The thin streams of water that had risen merged and combined, forming a thick pillar like a cascading waterfall.
“…Insane.”
I felt Agenor whisper softly.
Right, her potential was supposedly on Father’s level?
I glanced at Father. I was curious about his reaction.
‘Hmm, no agitation this time either.’
Now this really makes me curious.
What does this Father get shocked by besides things related to me?
“Father, isn’t that completely amazing? Isn’t it astounding?”
“Not particularly.”
“Why?”
Father turned his gaze away from the water column and looked at me.
“The greatest genius of my life is standing right in front of me. Why would I be surprised?”
“…That’s just rose-tinted glasses.”
“Then I’ll cherish these rose-tinted glasses for life.”
“….”
I turned my head away, feeling embarrassed. The Orca Family Matriarch’s eyes seemed to gleam for a moment.
It wasn’t an illusion.
And that wasn’t all. Uncle Rodesen’s forces, which had been withering away in a bluish hue.
Especially the cadet branches stirred, and now their eyes shone as if they’d been resurrected from the dead.
They were filled with awe.
‘I see. They thought the line was cut off. A new genius has appeared?’
And she’s Rodesen’s ‘daughter’ at that. They must be thrilled.
They would have cheered even more at the fact that a daughter had distinguished herself rather than a son.
“Matriarch, at this level, I can confidently say I’m your ‘granddaughter’…, right?”
“Interesting. I’m not curious about why you lived as chaff until now.”
The Orca Family Matriarch spoke while watching the water column surge up like a waterfall.
“So it’s true.”
Her dark blue eyes flashed.
“Yes. With this power, I have no reason to use blue coral’s poison. I achieved victory in a fair and square duel.”
“Indeed….”
“With such power at your disposal, there’s no need to resort to it….”
People began voicing their agreement.
That power seemed persuasive not only among Rodesen’s faction but also among those who had maintained neutrality.
I laughed softly.
A witness? I never intended to bring one here from the start.
If I were to bring one, I’d have to put forward the Herring Maid. Why would I do that?
‘The herring girls are mine now. Mine. I’m absolutely not giving them up.’
I quietly concealed my obsession and clapped my hands together.
“Ah, so you won a fair duel without using the Coral’s blue poison, didn’t you!”
I spoke with the clarity and brightness of a true eight-year-old.
“Impressive then—we should examine Baian’s body to verify this, shouldn’t we?”
“….”
“If my words are false, then no trace of the blue coral’s poison would be detected.”
I knew the truth.
‘There’s no way poison would be found in Baian’s body.’
With the intellect Lirivel possessed, would she have left any traces of poison?
Besides, Matriarch Heila stood beside her.
Mentioning the blue coral’s poison from the beginning was merely bait.
“Baian’s body will bear all the marks, won’t it?”
I smiled brilliantly and radiantly.
The smile itself meant nothing.
In situations like this, smiling only made the opponent angrier.
“Grandmother, whom I respect and love dearly.”
Are you listening, old woman?
Let me summarize the facts for you.
I hope you’ll accept what I’m spoon-feeding you. Okay?
“You must know this well, having ascended to the position of Matriarch through countless battles. In fact, you’d know just by looking at the fallen or the scene—whether this fight ended as a legitimate duel.”
“….”
“Whether it was merely a meaningless fight where you chased down a surrendered opponent and killed them.”
In truth, meaningless fights were commonplace in succession struggles, and regardless of outcome, society accepted all such fights.
It meant such fights were permissible.
Honestly, how many battles, fights, and intrigues must occur while competing for the position of heir?
However, such fights fell short of warranting an honorable funeral.
Perhaps she had wanted to orchestrate Lirivel’s splendid debut.
The poison certainly wouldn’t be found.
But the marks of the fight wouldn’t remain as a “honorable” duel as you’ve now packaged it.
What I decided to hear through the Herring Maid and use decisively wasn’t poison.
“You saw her kill him?”
“Yes, yes…! Around midnight, she said she heard a terrible scream echoing through the corridor and saw Lord Baian limping away in flight. And… she also saw Lord Lirivel stabbing Lord Baian in the back…!”
Under normal circumstances, a maid witnessing such intrigue would be no problem whatsoever.
It was not even worth gossiping about within the Orca Family.
Yet even Matriarch Heila, who understood how to exploit Rodesen’s forces and the special talents of the weak-willed beastkin, could never have imagined using the Herring Maid in such a manner.
Because she deemed them insignificant.
Clearly, the maids simply witnessed the truth and heard it. That single piece of information alone posed no problem whatsoever.
But when such information combined with power, it became a weapon.
Just as it had fallen into my hands.

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