Black Killer Whale Baby - Chapter 47

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Chapter 47
“…I permit it.”
It was peculiar. The Orca Family Matriarch was someone for whom disregarding anyone lacking strength was simply routine.
‘She’s not the type to acknowledge intelligence that doesn’t come backed by power.’
The Beluga Family was not known for martial prowess.
They were famous for their intellect instead.
‘I heard that Roba, the Lugaluba Brothers’ father, was talented enough to catch the Matriarch’s eye. Is that why?’
While I pondered this, the Beluga Family Patriarch began to speak.
“Since you don’t seem to know me, Noble Lady, allow me to introduce myself—I am Ilia Beluga, Patriarch of the Beluga Family.”
Beside her stood Roba, the Lugaluba Brothers’ father.
“I am also the mother of the children you rescued.”
“…I know.”
Looking at her up close, while she did resemble the Lugaluba Brothers, she seemed to favor Father more.
‘Father is right here beside me, yet she greeted me first.’
The feeling was strange.
Like the previous witnesses, Ilia found her place and spoke with measured composure.
“I hereby declare that what I am about to testify is what I have heard in detail from my children, the Lugaluba Brothers, who were victims, and I speak as their guardian in their stead.”
“You have permission to speak.”
“One of my children suffered severe external and internal injuries to the head and has only just regained consciousness this morning after hovering at death’s door.”
At those words, I was startled.
What? I was told Ruga had no life-threatening injuries. Was that a lie?
“He hovered at death’s door after being struck by Lord Baian’s fist.”
Roba, whose eyes met mine as he sensed my gaze, covered his mouth just enough for only me to see and silently mouthed the words—that’s a lie.
Can a witness get away with lying?
Yes, they can.
‘They did it, so why can’t we?’
I suppressed my smile. I was beginning to like these White Whales.
“I deeply respect the orcas’ fighting spirit and valor. I solemnly swear to follow them henceforth. I believe their battles are sacred, a magnificent display of distinguishing one strong being from another, but…”
“….”
“Why must my child have hovered at death’s door?”
Her words shook the hearts of the ordinary retainers present in this place.
‘Not everyone is as strong as the orcas.’
It was more common than one might think for some brutal orca direct descendants to torment other aquatic humanoids.
Murders even occurred with disturbing frequency.
“This act cannot be overlooked, speaking as one who represents all retainers. If there are those who torment weak retainers who have committed no crime, is that not an act that brings harm to the excellent orcas who respect us?”
Of course, sanctions had been imposed on some orca direct descendants who had killed ordinary retainers.
The Patriarchs had ensured across generations that at least a minimum line was maintained.
‘That’s why Baian acted violently only where the Matriarch’s eyes couldn’t reach.’
But this was likely the first time such an issue had been officially raised in the presence of the Matriarch.
It could no longer be covered up as before.
“Lord Baian, I implore you to treat this as a serious matter.”
Ilia Beluga’s words concluded with a powerful assertion.
Baian looked ready to leap to his feet immediately.
‘Excellent. The White Whale Family, as the victims, has stepped forward at great risk, creating a favorable atmosphere.’
I seized the moment and raised my hand sharply.
“Grandmother, though Agenor participated in the fight, he can serve as a witness proving that the Orca Twins, the Lugaluba Brothers, were present at that location!”
“That’s… yes, correct.”
Agenor responded with quick understanding, backing me up. Perfect.
Then, not stopping there, Roba stepped forward as the next witness.
“I am the one who informed the director of the Junior Institution about the situation.”
Roba recounted the circumstances clearly, even mentioning how he had personally tried to stop it.
“There were several Retainers who accompanied me to that location, so they can all be called as witnesses.”
With Roba’s testimony concluded, the atmosphere completely reversed.
People murmured among themselves.
“Honored Grandmother, I would like to conclude my remarks by confirming just one more thing.”
Time to drive the final nail.
“May I call someone to seek advice instead of another witness?”
“You may.”
“Rayla.”
I turned toward the person who had been sitting quietly until now.
“I want to verify what you said when the fight had just ended and I explained the situation before you.”
“Yes, Noble Lady. Please speak.”
Rayla, seated in the front row, nodded.
“There is a rule that must never be broken between the Junior Institution and the Intermediate Organization here.”
Time to deploy my final weapon. I smiled with refreshing confidence.
“A student of the Intermediate Organization cannot harm a student of the Junior Institution under any circumstances.”
“…”
“That’s what was said, isn’t it?”
“That is correct.”
“And this is a rule proclaimed in the name of the Matriarch.”
“…That is correct.”
I turned my head.
What I’m about to say may go against this formidable grandmother’s wishes.
“Did you hear that, Grandmother? A rule meant to prevent even minimal chaos has been so brutally disregarded.”
“…”
The Orca Family Matriarch’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
“A rule that you yourself created and emphasized, Grandmother.”
Our generation couldn’t possibly know about this. Many were unfamiliar with this rule.
‘I only learned about it by chance in my previous cycle.’
In the previous cycle, Baian had also been punished under this rule—caught striking a young boy from the Junior Institution right before the Matriarch’s eyes.
“How on earth did you know that, young boy?”
As expected, I swallowed nervously at her sharp, cold tone and pointed toward my Father.
Father, help me!
“How could I not know? I’ve studied diligently out of respect for the Orca Family Matriarch.”
“….”
“Besides, Father has always told me many stories about the Matriarch.”
My Father, who had suddenly become the one who’d told countless stories about the Matriarch, stared at me intently. I pretended not to notice.
Ah, why not? You’ve already overlooked so much today.
Just let this one slide too.
“Thus, Lord Baian’s greatest crime is his audacity in breaking the rules established by the Matriarch. I believe he deserves severe punishment.”
“I object, Matriarch! That vulgar creature… is spouting absolute nonsense right now!”
I laughed quietly to myself.
‘Ah, I knew you’d say that.’
But what can you do?
“Nonsense?”
“Yes! Matriarch. What kind of rule is that? I know nothing of it! In this world of survival of the fittest! Isn’t it enough to simply crush the weak?”
“…So it’s true that you beat that Young Boy of the White Whale Family to the brink of death?”
“T-that may be true, but it was unavoidable…!”
I shook my head and slipped in a comment.
“My, my, Matriarch. Lord Baian has just admitted to lying in this sacred assembly.”
With an intellect like yours, this is your limit.
“Goodness! How dare he do such a thing before the Matriarch…!”
“…!!”
A look of dismay crossed Baian’s face.
Only then did the Orca Family Older Brother beside him hastily cover Baian’s mouth.
But it was already too late. Fools.
Baian, I know you well. Why?
Because in the previous round too… your stupid, violence-obsessed nature destroyed you.
I’ve merely accelerated it.
Unlike what I’d said with force before, I maintained composure.
“In truth, what’s a little fight? Children scuffle as they grow.”
“….”
“However, that’s only when it’s a fight between orcas.”
Good. I saw the Matriarch’s brow twitch.
“Did you see that repugnant behavior, completely disregarding the strict rules you set, Matriarch, while masquerading as an ‘accident’?”
I smiled prettily while pointing at Baian.
“How could such a person possibly be a promising successor worthy of following a strong and magnificent Matriarch like you?”

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