Killer Whale Baby

“Ah…”

flying fish. If it’s a flying fish, I admit it.

Among the underwater creatures, humans were like birds in terms of having a light mouth and being fond of chattering, especially among the terrestrial animals.

“Moreover, it was a fact shocking enough to be amazed… Rumors spread faster the more sensational they are, you know.”

Is that something you casually say?

“My story sounds sensational.”

Laila shrugged her shoulders slightly as she spoke with a frown.

“Don’t you think there are some people who would prefer it to be even more sensational?”

As I raised my head, Laila extended her hand.

In front of us, there was suddenly a staircase.

Instead of holding Laila’s hand, I confidently went up the stairs with a nod.

I am 3 years old. I think this level is high enough.

Laila withdrew her hand without showing any displeasure and smiled softly.

“For example, someone like Bayan, who would be nervous about the arrival of a genius… And Sorte might also be present.”

They were the sons of high-ranking officials and noblemen, each of them.

The first grandson of the first son of the grandmother. The first grandson of the second son.

I casually brushed off my hand and said nonchalantly.

“Why is one missing? Isn’t Velus also here?”

Laila paused for a moment.

“Why? Is he too much of a genius compared to me?”

Velus. He was the name of my eldest brother.

Since there was no answer, I shrugged my shoulders and continued up the stairs.

Laila soon followed behind me and said.

“Hmm, it seems that Lady Gongnyeo is not only good at languages. It seems she also supports strength and stamina…”

“You noticed that? You have a good eye.”

“I can’t lead this educational institution without even this level of ability.”

I shrugged my shoulders.

Well, for now, you can’t compare to the greatest genius in the history of this elementary institution.

Velus.

He was my most troublesome older brother even in my previous life, where I became the head of the family.

In the end, I defeated him and took him under my command.

“Hmph. Do you think this life will be any different?”

Laila couldn’t hide her interest.

“Could it be that the rumor about you not awakening the power of water was also false?”

“No, that’s true.”

But why? Laila didn’t seem convinced.

Well, if she climbed the stairs almost like climbing a cliff and didn’t even take a breath, she would appear that way.

“Do I look impressive?”

“I can’t say no.”

I chuckled.

“Then tell that to Grandma as it is.”

Tell her how smart and amazing her granddaughter is.

When Laila asked more, I didn’t say anything anymore.

I should keep my mouth shut here, or the misunderstanding will deepen.

‘Moreover, what you see now is just the beginning.’

Now it’s just the beginning. Laila gave up neatly when I didn’t answer and climbed the stairs together.

Soon we entered a long corridor, and as Laila took the lead, she pointed to a place.

A golden sign with a whale on it was swaying in the wind.

“That’s the Alpha Class, the highest level class of this institution, starting today.”

* * *

Marine creatures inherit the characteristics and traits of their animal hosts.

Therefore, whale-shifters generally avoid fights, love peace, and have close and affectionate relationships with their kin.

Furthermore, they have a basic level of tolerance towards other species.

Even the whale-shifters, who are currently facing the brink of extinction, love peace to the extent of embracing even hostile terrestrial animals.

In my opinion, that’s probably why they’re facing extinction. But anyway…

I was quite familiar with the overall disposition of whales.

“Now that the report class is over, we’re going to play a game of creating sculptures using the given blocks.”

“Yay!”

However, among these whales, there were dissenters.

What can I say?

They were the killer whales, who had seized the leadership position among underwater creatures.

“Hmph. Such childish games of imagination.”

“Of course, Brother Charon!”

The fact that other whales love peace is not important to the killer whales.

And the other whales were under the control of this gang-like group of killer whales.

“Anyway, it’s no use for ordinary whale folks like them. They’re just acting like babies over these blocks.”

“Of course, Brother Charon!!”

Their behavior of pushing through with overflowing gangster power and tactics was no different from that of children.

In fact, the more instinctive shifter children showed even wilder behavior.

“Hey, move aside.”

The Alpha Class, the top class of these whales, including killer whales and other outstanding elite children, gathered together, but…

“It’s mineeee…”

“Well, just get lost!”

“Waaaah, teacher…!”

Even among them, there was a gangster-like killer whale, and among these killer whales, the one who ruled them all was Brother Charon from the killer whales family.

“Hmm, student Charon. You shouldn’t hit your classmate, the white dolphin.”

“Did I hit him? My hand was just there, he bumped into it.”

“….”

“What? Are you saying I’m wrong? Say it clearly.”

“Hiing, Teacher…!! Charon is staring at me!”

Charon, who turned eight years old this year, had a much larger build compared to other children.

“Charon, please engage in activities that do not disturb the class.”

“Yes, yes. I understand.”

However, it was a common characteristic of whale-human hybrids.

Even at the age of seven or eight, they could only speak in a muffled tone.

The Alpha Class, consisting of the best students from the seven to eight-year-old group, couldn’t escape this characteristic either, and Charon was no different.

“Hmph, you two who can’t even match my fin…! Hmph, forget it.”

But Charon believed that he was the best among these inferior whales.

Being admitted to the highest-ranked class in this educational institution based on age and ability was Charon’s source of pride, and being the best here was a pride for his family.

“Although I may not be as much of a genius as the direct descendants of our ancestors. I am still capable!”

He had a grand ambition to awaken the power of the water someday.

Moreover, not only his family members but also the surrounding families had high expectations.

Charon, who was bigger, stronger, and had better stamina than other killer whale children, raised expectations of awakening extraordinary water powers.

“Ah, he’s at it again. Again and again.”

“Again, again!”

“Hey, you dolphin twins, stop it!”

“…Stop!”

There was no doubt that there was no child in this class who surpassed Charon.

This educational institution created by killer whales was a place where the strong consumed everything.

Furthermore, it was the purpose of the underwater animal education institution.

Therefore, as long as the teachers didn’t excessively intervene, Charon’s bullying only grew.

Charon would remain the leader of this class until he completed his elementary education.

The killer whale children had already been under Charon’s control for a long time.

“Today, we have a new friend, ‘Calipso,’ here. Please welcome her with applause.”

This was a fact that did not change even if the teacher introduced a new child today.

But… as soon as Charon saw the little child following behind the teacher, his eyes widened.

“A direct descendant?”

Distinctive white spots on the head, resembling eyes.

It was clear evidence that she had inherited the direct lineage of the killer whale family. It was a rare coloration.

‘Shall I introduce myself?’

Moreover, the person who followed her was Laila, the owner of this institution, whom any child attending the elementary education institution would recognize.

Although the teachers were not overly noticeable, Laila was the only one whom Charon instinctively feared.

“Well, our institution admits strong children, but Charon… should do it in moderation.”

This was because Charon had received a warning from Laila after hitting the dolphin twins, and he still remembered the power of the water he had experienced at that time.

Not only Charon but also other killer whale children who displayed similar aggressive behavior were the same.

Charon was nervous as he looked at Laila.

Moreover, she was a girl… Charon immediately thought of one thing.

‘Oh, Pierre’s daughter was born, right? But I heard she hasn’t awakened the power of the water.’

‘She’s useless. We support Bayan, the first son and the son of our family. It’s good when something useless is born. I heard she’s going to be sold as a bride of a dragon. It worked out well.’

‘Well, how could something useless be born under Pierre…’

‘That’s the mystery of genetics, right?’

It was a conversation between Charon’s mother and father, who belonged to the killer whale family.

Especially, Charon paid attention to the word “useless.”

‘Could it be… are they talking about the child my parents mentioned?’

Unfortunately, Charon’s parents belonged to the group that had not heard the rumors that spread in just one day.

“Um, Calipso, right? Shall I introduce…”

“Oh, sorry. I was just looking around.”

Charon raised his head confidently, then his eyes widened.

‘What, what was that just now?’

Not only Charon but also all the children widened their eyes.

Especially the curious dolphin children sparkled with excitement.

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Translator Note:

This chapter was translated by Bree.

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