Black Killer Whale Baby - Chapter 35

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Chapter 35
‘This is the first time I’ve felt something more unsettling than the Eldest Brother.’
Of course, I wasn’t just playing around with Agenor.
It was my sister’s direct command, after all.
I was somewhat—very somewhat—curious about what punishment awaited if I disobeyed!
‘I really can’t afford to be cast out.’
I couldn’t disappoint her.
Fortunately, Calypso and I had split the opponents roughly seven to three, so my side was manageable.
It was Calypso who deserved the real praise for handling those numbers.
‘Impressive, but….’
Concern flickered across Agenor’s face.
No matter how impressive she was, the difference in reach was undeniable.
Moreover, fighting against multiple opponents meant injuries and wounds inevitably accumulated before my eyes.
However, moments later, Agenor realized he had no reason to worry at all.
‘Oh! My.’
When Agenor himself reached his limit and briefly let one slip through, I saw an orca beastkin reaching toward the unconscious Ruga on the ground.
The orca was faster than Agenor’s hand.
However, instead of touching Ruga, the orca simply grabbed his own ear and collapsed with a thud.
That wasn’t all.
All the orca branch members near Agenor similarly grabbed their ears and collapsed, groaning in agony.
“…Young Master. Forgive me, but what in the world is happening here?”
As Agenor slowly lifted his head, a man with snow-white hair came into view.
Though Agenor had never seen him before, he was so similar to the fallen twins that it was unmistakable.
Sure enough, the other crying twin clung to him desperately.
“Father, Father! Brother, Brother, open your eyes…! The Young Master, the Young Master did this!”
“I’ll hear the explanation later.”
Agenor wiped the blood away and shrugged.
On the other hand, his feelings were complicated.
He alone remained unscathed while the orca bastards around him clutched their ears in collapse.
“My sister seems to be wrapping things up over there too.”
The man turned his head.
Calypso’s hand struck someone’s neck with a sharp blow.
“What is the meaning of this!”
At the same moment, someone’s voice declaring a ceasefire echoed through the air.
Fortunately, the one who arrived was Rayla, the director of this Elementary Institution.
Rayla stared at the entire scene with a stunned expression for a brief moment.
It was a sight that made one’s breath catch.
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‘The fool. He ignored Sorte’s warning, didn’t he?’
The moment Baian took Ruga hostage and threatened us, I understood.
That man will come to bitterly regret causing trouble on this 1st Floor.
Whether he knew it or not—or perhaps he knew but chose to ignore it—I couldn’t say.
There existed one unspoken rule between this Elementary Institution and the Intermediate Institution.
“Please explain the entire situation.”
Rayla couldn’t overlook this matter and led me to the Disciplinary Room.
‘Truthfully, it was a situation that couldn’t be left alone.’
Only Baian emerged unscathed; the branch family members who’d rushed in all bore critical or severe injuries.
Me? Was I unscathed?
‘Well, judging by how I feel, I’m far from unscathed.’
One side of my vision had grown hazy—my eye was beginning to swell.
My cheek throbbed with pain, and one leg ached dully.
The minor aches were everywhere; there wasn’t a place that didn’t hurt.
This was typical muscle soreness from overexertion.
‘Well, muscle soreness is familiar enough.’
I owed my Father gratitude for this, at least.
Muscle soreness was the first thing this body grew accustomed to.
“Could you give me a moment to compose myself?”
“Of course.”
I spoke to settle my thoughts.
“I should clarify beforehand—I summoned the Noble Lady solely to ascertain the facts and sequence of events. In this proceeding, she is neither perpetrator nor victim.”
Ah, it certainly sounded fair.
But Rayla, who had regarded me with a complex expression for just a moment, frowned slightly and added softly.
“However, as long as I remain human, I cannot guarantee where my compassion will lean.”
“Is that something a director should say?”
I laughed quietly.
“Though I am a director, I have those I answer to, and I am also someone who acts under orders.”
Why was that?
Those words felt deeply reassuring.
Just as when I’d seen Rayla conclude in the previous cycle that I hadn’t stolen anything.
‘In the previous cycle, Rayla was already gone from the estate when I returned. I wonder what reason she disappeared for.’
Perhaps if I searched my memories, the answer would surface.
My subordinates were far too talkative, after all.
‘I hope I can help her in this cycle if I’m able.’
But that wasn’t important now.
“Do you require treatment? It’s perfectly fine to receive treatment first.”
“No, I’m fine.”
This was an opportunity.
Baian and his lot would likely come here later after receiving treatment.
“Did Baian and his group go to receive treatment?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
As expected.
“First, let me make this clear: they initiated the attack. We were the ones attacked.”
“Yes, I’m listening.”
“To be precise, it wasn’t me—the White Orca Beastkin Child who was with me was the first to suffer violence.”
Never mind that I broke Baian’s hand before that. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him.
I know Baian well enough. His pride alone would take him to the grave before he’d breathe a word of it.
“Do you believe me? That White Orca Beastkin Child is barely seven years old.”
“….”
I lifted my swelling face.
“I know better than anyone that we Orcas show little interest in protecting children.”
In this peaceful childcare fantasy world, I am the cruelest villain—an Orca.
True to that name, there exists no system of protection for children like me.
“But that only applies to combat-oriented whales like us Orcas, doesn’t it?”
“…That’s correct.”
All are born within the same fence. Only the survivors enjoy it, and only the strong obtain it.
“And I know this: there is a rule between the Elementary Institution and the Intermediate Organization that cannot be broken. In other words, a rule that must be upheld.”
“….”
I laughed inwardly.
Did he really think I’d start a brawl without a single foundation to stand on?
“Students of the Intermediate Organization cannot harm students of the Elementary Institution under any circumstances.”
Baian, you relied so absolutely on your position that you acted from that place—but that was your mistake.
Because that location was far too wide and far too public.
“I understand this rule was proclaimed in the name of the Orca Family Head—our Matriarch—and holds equal weight. Am I wrong?”
“…That’s correct.”
I wiped my lips and exhaled softly.
Ah, so that’s why my lips stung. Blood had pooled there.
“It’s impressive that you know of this rule so well, despite it being so old that no one pays attention to it anymore.”
Before I knew it, a handkerchief Rayla offered appeared before my eyes.
Instead of taking the handkerchief, I stared directly at Rayla and spoke.
“This was the bare minimum rule to prevent chaos and disorder. Wasn’t it, Rayla?”
And Rayla has the duty to handle matters according to this rule.
She seemed to understand what I meant to convey.
‘It was long ago, but….’
Long ago, during a previous cycle when I briefly attended the Elementary Education Institution.
Even then, Baian had caused similar trouble.
He mercilessly tormented the weak children of the Elementary Institution under the guise of a hunting game and wielded violence against them.
Back then too, Baian believed his ability and position would smoothly resolve everything.
That’s when Rayla stepped forward, and finally, a shocking decision fell from the opened Disciplinary Committee.
It was that the Matriarch chose to punish Baian herself.
‘Everyone was astonished by a decision from the Matriarch, who preaches survival of the fittest more than anyone else.’
However, Baian’s punishment was not for violence against the weak.
‘Violation of regulations.’
That was the rule I learned at that moment.
“This isn’t something we can just overlook.”
So I spoke with confidence.
“Open a disciplinary committee in coordination with the Intermediate Organization.”
I held Rayla’s handkerchief firmly as I spoke clearly.
“Rather, I request this in the name of Calypso Aquasiadel, the involved party and direct descendant.”
Rayla opened her mouth for a moment before closing it firmly.
A flash of surprise crossed her face, followed by a complex expression for some reason.
“The disciplinary committee has already been decided, Noble Lady. In fact, the Supreme Disciplinary Committee is scheduled to convene. We brought you here now to establish the facts of the matter.”
Color drained from my face.
But the words that followed were enough to send me plummeting off a cliff.
“Noble Lady, as you know, since you are a related party, your attendance is mandatory.”
“But?”
“However, due to the nature of the Supreme Disciplinary Committee, there is a rule that minors must be accompanied by a guardian.”

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