Killer Whale Baby

Clear pronunciation, natural tone flowing effortlessly.

No one in this class could imitate it.

“Nice to meet you.”

It wasn’t a mishearing.

Finally, Charon stopped looking amused and started examining the girl carefully.

“Wow, she’s so pretty…”

“I want to become friends with her.”

“Should we go and explore plankton together?”

“I like her!”

“I won’t lose to you!”

The children, who had a higher aesthetic level, or rather, were openly expressive.

To their eyes, Calipso, the new arrival, looked like a small doll.

“I am Calipso Aquasidello.”

Loosely tied double braids, round and chubby appearance, and long eyelashes that could be seen from afar, along with the distinctive blue irises, a symbol of her direct lineage.

“I heard that this class is the smartest and the top-ranked among the classes in this educational institution.”

Even with a chubby expression, it was still a cute feature that added to her charm.

“So I have high expectations for this class. I hope there are many classmates who can meet my expectations.”

The sharp killer whale eyes, which were less pronounced, seemed to contribute to this cuteness.

Even the teachers were taken aback and looked at each other in surprise by her unexpected and ambitious introduction.

“Wow, did everyone hear that? Let’s welcome our new classmate with applause!”

“Wow!”

“Hooray!”

“Welcome!”

“She’s so cute!”

Fortunately, the whale children, who generally loved peace, clapped their hands or smiled warmly, welcoming Calipso.

Calipso received the overall welcome from the children and sat among them… or rather, she sat at the very front, plopping down.

“Now, everyone, let’s go back to the play of creating sculptures with blocks, which is today’s assignment. Please submit your finished works when you’re done. Call the teacher when you’re finished.”

“Yeah!”

As the children were given free time, they stared at Calipso, who was sitting alone, instead of focusing on the assignment.

The killer whale children were no exception.

Why did she come to our class when she’s so small?

Is it because she’s younger or because she hasn’t grown like us? I don’t know!

Such conversations went back and forth.

‘Hmph, she looks so clueless…’

Charon  managed to see Calipso with disdain in the midst of the process.

“Excuse me.”

Calipso turned her head. It was a chubby expression.

“Are you the direct descendant?”

Calipso stared at the approaching child.

Oh, he’s so big.

‘My neck hurts.”

He was quite a big child when sitting down.

He was probably around eight years old, considering that, even taking into account his larger build compared to others his age.

Moreover, as he approached, not only the children who were approaching, but also the curious whale children backed away, showing their interest.

There’s no way I wouldn’t notice.

‘This guy thinks he’s the boss, huh?’

Calipso slightly loosened her neck and stared at him fiercely.

When aiming for the head, the first step was to establish dominance.

“Are you really a direct descendant?”

The eyes of Calipso shone blue.

This time, I will handle it.

“You should know by looking at my hair color.”

Charon  flinched.

Soon, Charon  seemed to be angry at himself for flinching and regained his composure.

Upon seeing this, Calipso made a judgment.

‘There is no strong person who gets easily agitated.’

A truly strong person maintains composure even when excited.

‘Like my second older brother.’

Fortunately, there seemed to be no crazy person or extraordinary sperm whale in this class.

But comparing them to exceptional individuals here is pointless.

“How old are you?”

“Uh… I am eight years old. You must be very small compared to your age.”

Rather than being surprised by the mockery, Calipso cutely tilted her head.

It was an unlovable appearance, but she casually spoke without realizing it.

“You’re the one who should be ashamed with your size. Aren’t you still in kindergarten, or rather, in this elementary institution?”

“Of course, an outstanding… um?”

“You’re foolish for being small. Isn’t it strange that you’re still here?”

When Calipso replied with a snort,Charon’s face turned pale.

“As a marine creature, mandatory education only goes up to the elementary level. Usually, they move to the intermediate level at the age of eight.”

The ability to advance in grades requires physical and intellectual abilities.

Especially for sperm whales, it required not only physical strength and toughness but also intelligence.

“No matter how strong you claim to be, if you’re stupid, you can’t go to the intermediate level. Why are you bragging about being less talented?”

With that physique, he shouldn’t boast until he leaves this place.

Before they knew it, the children had gathered around and were watching.

Even the sperm whale children were approaching stealthily.

Calypso raised her large eyes and glanced around with a sidelong glance.

“Laila… seems unstoppable.”

The teachers were bystanders.

“Ike, you’re a dwarf whale!”

“Hey, little one.”

Calipso called one of the children who were watching.

The child who caught her gaze flinched.

Gray hair with blue patterns stuck out on a gray background.

Calipso’s hair bore the characteristics of various whales.

“Are you a ghost whale?”

“Huh? Huh! Huh… Yes!”

“Can’t you count numbers?”

The child hurriedly nodded.

It was a pleased expression to have someone guess what kind of marine creature he was.

“Yes! I can count well!”

Impressive.

“Okay, then that less talented kid… What’s your name?”

“It’s Charon!”

“Alright. Then, what’s your name?”

“I’m Joseph!”

“Okay, Joseph?”

Calipso confidently extended her finger to the ghost whale child, Joseph.

“Count this finger.”

“One… two… three! Three!”

“Good. Now, go tell Charon my age.”

“I will! She’s three years old!”

Charon blinked.

Calipso smiled mischievously.

“Tsk, do you want to be in the same class as a three-year-old?”

* * *

Charon’s face turned extremely red.

That was the intention.

‘Even he should realize that he’s in a less advantageous position.’

In fact, considering he was eight years old, it wasn’t too late, but it didn’t mean he could confidently stick out his chest at this level.

Why is the leader here like this?

‘Although the previous group of kids wasn’t at this level.’

They all got absorbed.

I glanced through the sperm whale groups.

It was easy to spot those with plain gray hair.

“Well, well! Don’t say things that don’t make sense! What kind of three-year-old are you? We can’t even speak properly until we’re five years old…”

Why are you considering your own hair the same as mine?

As I glared at him with a growl, I felt a gust of air in my ear as if someone was breathing.

That was the moment.

“Ah, don’t hit me!!”

As the voices of the surrounding children filled the air, a fist came down to the spot where I was standing.

Crash! Although it was a child, a killer whale is the strongest marine creature.

The soft floor was crushed.

If it had been aimed a little more accurately, I might have ended up like the floor.

“Hmph! Even if you’re a direct descendant, you’re just a little brat…”

“You should learn manners.”

“Huh?!”

Hmm, I’m not sure if this will work…

I ran up to him and smacked him on the head.

‘Take this instead of a punch, you jerk.’

…Well, it’s fake, but my head, which is still larger than just a fist, is perfect for this!

Kaang!

But did Pierre’s hard training pay off?

I was even more surprised when I saw the guy fly away.

‘…What is this? Did the training actually have an effect?’

I never thought I could use it in real combat.

“Oh no, he’s flying away…!”

“Charon, use this!”

At the moment I rushed over, something strange happened. I felt lighter.

It was a similar feeling to when I briefly awakened the power of water in the previous round.

I looked at my hand, but even when I applied force, the water didn’t gush out.

Through the dust in the air, I could see Charon lying there.

It may seem a bit pitiful, but it’s nothing. I won’t die from something like this.

‘Sigh. I know because I’ve been hit and grown up. Stop being so dramatic, you jerk.’

He grabbed my head and started complaining.

When our eyes met, I immediately grabbed a block that was nearby.

‘Just until yesterday, Pierre made me clean and organize things to accumulate physical fatigue.’

Using the feeling of breaking stones and holding a hammer…

I tightened my grip, and the block broke with a crisp sound.

With the kids exclaiming in awe, Charon’s face showed contemplation.

“Are you trying to fight back?”

“…”.

The fights among sperm whales determine their ranking.

Charon’s eyes looked down. The sight of any defeated creature admitting their defeat is the same.

As if I had been waiting, I lightly flicked my adorable fist.

“My dad told me not to fight.”

From today onwards, I will take care of this half.

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Translator Note:

This chapter was translated by Bree.

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