Black Killer Whale Baby - Chapter 36

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Chapter 36
My face hardened into stone.
I turned my head with a click, though it felt like it wouldn’t move.
“The Noble Lady must also bring her parents.”
In other words, they were telling me to bring Pierre—my father.
No, they said it was absolutely necessary for the disciplinary committee.
My mouth fell open involuntarily.
…How was I supposed to bring that man here?!
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Click. The door to the Disciplinary Room closed.
Standing before the door, I exhaled a long, heavy sigh.
‘What am I going to do about this?’
My mind was in complete chaos.
‘Even when I was planning the brawl, I never thought it would come to this.’
I’d only anticipated the disciplinary committee being convened.
I never imagined the higher-ups would demand ‘Bring your parents!’ as part of it!
If I’d known, I would’ve chosen Plan B—rushing after those bastards and beating them all to a pulp.
Of course, I have no idea what would’ve happened because of Lord Baian!
Would I have even made it out alive?!
‘Damn it, I’ve seen disciplinary committees before, but since parents weren’t required then, I never dreamed of this.’
As I mentioned earlier, the disciplinary committees I’d witnessed never summoned parents.
It’s unsettling, but given the circumstances, let me think of a solution.
There has to be some way, doesn’t there?
The corridor was silent.
Well, everyone had left school long ago. I’d only stayed behind to explain things to Rayla.
Fortunately, I’d finished the explanation without incident, and Rayla’s reaction wasn’t bad.
Rayla is a typical member of the Orca Family, after all.
But apart from that, she’s as sharp as a blade when it comes to fairness, so she’ll definitely take my side in this situation.
It’s strange, but there must be orders my father gave as well.
“Ow, ouch.”
My lips hurt, probably because I’d tensed them without realizing it.
Then suddenly, I whipped my head around.
‘A presence.’
I felt a presence.
To be precise, I’d felt it faintly since the moment I stepped out, but I’d ignored it thinking it was unrelated to me.
Now I could no longer ignore it.
I widened my eyes as I saw the person who had drawn near.
“Hello, Noble Lady.”
It was a soft, gentle voice.
There was even a melodic quality to it, as if singing.
I blinked at the fluffy white hair before me.
If Ruga and Ruba continued to grow like this, wouldn’t they eventually look exactly like him?
‘Those two will spend their lives constantly getting spoiled about their future—ten years from now, twenty years from now.’
The man standing before me was the Twins’ Father.
“Where are Ruga and Ruba?”
I asked about the twins’ whereabouts before even exchanging greetings.
Hadn’t he taken them back with him? Why was he here?
Perhaps sensing my confusion, the Twins’ Father smiled wryly.
“The Matriarch came and took them with her.”
The Matriarch—the twins’ mother. I felt a small wave of relief wash over me.
“Get yourself treated quickly. The children are vulnerable to concussions, you know. Especially Bellugas at this age—they’re particularly susceptible to head trauma.”
“….”
The man looked slightly surprised before nodding.
“You know quite a lot about us.”
“A little.”
“…So our children weren’t lying after all. Please don’t worry—when the Matriarch took them, she brought a physician along. Fortunately, from what the doctor said, there don’t appear to be any serious injuries to their heads or vital functions.”
That was truly fortunate.
“And I heard you were well-informed about the children’s special abilities. Ruba was crying as she said that thanks to you, they narrowly escaped danger.”
“Well, something like that did happen.”
I’d only heard about it, so I wasn’t sure it would actually work.
“But I never thought it would actually be possible. Usually, whale children can only use their special abilities skillfully after eight years old, so it was quite impressive.”
“They’re exceptional children, talented enough to enter the Alpha Class.”
Such exceptional children had gotten entangled with me and suffered for it.
I lowered my head, feeling as though my chest would overflow with bitter water if I pressed it, then lifted my gaze again.
“First, I want to apologize. I’m sorry.”
The man didn’t seem flustered.
Instead, he gazed at me intently.
“If I may be so bold, Noble Lady, might I ask what exactly you’re apologizing for?”
He was quite an interesting person.
When standing before a direct descendant of the Orca Family, retainers typically showed one of two reactions.
Either they were extremely nervous or paralyzed with fear.
Though given my age and appearance, there was little reason to be nervous or afraid, yet even accounting for that, he remained calm and appropriately respectful without overstepping.
‘People with sharp minds tend to remain composed and calm regardless of the situation.’
“First, Ruga and Ruba got caught up in my affairs. I’m sorry about that.”
“Since it wasn’t something the Noble Lady intended, there’s no need for an apology….”
“And second, I apologize on behalf of the foolish Orcas.”
The man’s eyes widened slightly.
As if he’d misheard.
“Pardon?”
“Sometimes—actually, quite often. The Orcas think that if they’re strong enough, they can disregard everything else. Morality, goodness, ethics, rules. Things like that.”
Those children had absolutely no reason to be struck by Baian.
I was all the more concerned because I knew exactly what Baian had done to the Beluga family in the previous cycle.
“I’m truly regretful that I share the Orca Family name with such fools. But I apologize on behalf of Ruga and Ruba, who were caught up in such malice. I’m sorry.”
I lowered my head respectfully, then raised it again.
“You can put their medical expenses on my account.”
I pondered for a moment before speaking.
“I can’t pay right now, but I’ll have money soon. I’ll repay you then.”
“…I’ve heard the rumors, but I must admit that sometimes reputation can be underestimated.”
I laughed softly.
“Why do you speak so well?”
“No, I was simply astonished by your thoughtfulness. I believed that goodness and the Orca Family could not coexist, and I thought morality and ethics could never walk the path the Orca Family treads.”
I glanced briefly down the corridor.
The moment I confirmed no one was there, the man’s words flowed forth again.
“Those who should apologize are Lord Baian, who wielded ruthless violence, and the Orca Family members under his command.”
Clear words. But words that were not easily spoken.
After all, this was the Orca Family estate.
‘I always liked these beastmen who spoke such honest truths. I miss the previous cycle.’
These types maintain their convictions even with a blade at their throat.
In other words, if you earn the trust of such a person, they will offer you loyalty until death.
Perhaps if I had aimed for the Matriarch in this life as well, I might have coveted him.
“What’s your name?”
“My apologies for the confusion—I was remiss in introducing myself to the one who saved our children. I am Roba Beluga.”
The moment I heard the name, I blinked.
Oh my.
‘It was him?’
Hearing the name, I felt a moment of awkwardness first.
That was because I had already heard that the Beluga family was eliminated by Baian’s hand in the previous cycle.
As I traced through my memories, the incident that had been the original cause came to mind.
“Beluga? Those kids are really pitiful. And there was one who was genuinely talented—so much so that even the previous Matriarch took notice of him. But somehow Baian found out and went to threaten him first.”
“Threaten?”
“Yes. He said, ‘Stop talking and follow me.’ But why would talent be talent? Especially the Beluga—they value freedom. How could they follow such a violent lord? Of course he refused, and that’s how it all started.”
“That bastard Baian has quite the karma.”
“Right. The one the previous Matriarch took notice of was my younger brother’s friend, so I still remember him. His name was Roba. He was so young back then.”
After that, I half-forgot the rambling chatter of my subordinate, but squeezing my mind, more came back to me.
“He was a beluga whale, and he was skilled in combat too.”
I scratched my cheek.
Hmm, yes. Now that I think about it, I can well imagine what kind of things he would have said in front of Baian.
This man was the type who could never get along with Baian, even in death.
“Hmm, so his name was Roba? This is sudden, but are you also skilled in combat?”
“Pardon? Yes? Um, well…. I hesitate to compare myself to the Orca Family, but I am the greatest warrior within the Beluga Family. I also serve as the Matriarch’s personal guard.”
“I see.”
A subordinate, you said—a young man.
You never mentioned he was a father of two children.
I cast a brief, bewildered glance toward Roba before nodding.
“Well, in any case, it was good to meet you. I hope Ruga and Ruba recover well and come through this unscathed. As for the medical expenses…”
“There is no need to pay for treatment, my lord. As I mentioned, the Noble Lady bore no fault whatsoever. However, there is one thing I am curious about… if I may ask?”
“Of course, ask away.”
Before posing his question, Roba extended a handkerchief toward me.
Seeing how Rayla had done the same earlier, and now everyone offering handkerchiefs, I must have looked quite the sight.
“What do you intend to do going forward, my lord?”

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