Killer Whale Baby

Indeed, the highest disciplinary committee proceedings were similar to a trial, and there was no doubt that the witnesses they intended to use were from there.

 

The identities of those who soon entered the prepared seats were as follows:

 

First, Bayan’s group, who claimed to be his accomplices and victims of this incident, came forward one by one to assert their innocence.

 

“We were following Mr. Bayan and suffered harm!”

 

…The more I thought about it, the more ridiculous these guys seemed.

 

Hey, you’re claiming that you were beaten by a three-year-old child.

 

You trash.

 

“But isn’t she Mr. Pierre’s daughter?”

 

However, the phrase “Pierre’s daughter,” which they kept repeating, was almost like a universal remedy for the situation.

 

There didn’t seem to be anyone questioning it.

 

And then the door opened, and another group of people entered.

 

“The witness is my close friend’s scribe who was with us that day.”

 

They were the scribes of the guys who had been nearby that day.

 

They didn’t get involved in the fight, but they witnessed everything.

 

The scribe had frozen, with bright blue eyes, but stammered as he spoke.

 

The content was no different from Bayan’s claims.

 

“Uh… Everything, just like Mr. Bayan said, Lady Ocula insulted us severely… I, as a witness, testify to everything I saw… Yes, Mr. Bayan’s words are correct. It was truly… an unbearable insult, beyond imagination.”

 

His trembling and stammering speech seemed suspicious.

 

However, considering the pressure and tension of participating as a witness in such an important place, it could be overlooked.

 

Everything went as planned by that guy.

 

“If he had said such things in the disciplinary committee, it might not have been accepted 100%, but…”

 

Where does the power to make people believe in words come from?

 

It comes from authority.

 

In the highest disciplinary committee, at least my father was the highest authority.

 

So, it should have been conducted fairly with a certain balance.

 

‘The atmosphere is changing.’

 

As the testimony of the last scribe came to an end, the conference room fell silent again.

 

Even the divine beings were listening attentively.

 

‘Not good.’

 

Unexpectedly, the ruler of this space, who had been the audience throughout this silence, spoke up.

 

Grandmother opened her mouth.

 

“So… the conclusion is.”

 

Her concise words cut through the air.

 

“You are not guilty?”

 

“Yes, that’s correct! Grandmother.”

 

The unified claims that followed one after another, while somewhat stammered, were backed by witnesses who testified without gaps.

 

Bayan nodded confidently like a lively fish, with no hesitation.

 

“Really? So, I didn’t need to bring this matter to my conference in the first place?”

 

“That’s right!”

 

The foolish brat.

 

“Of course, I did. And it seems that something is strange.”

 

Bayan seemed to quickly realize something after answering loudly.

 

“Oh, no, that’s not it. I was nervous, and I misspoke…! To say that bringing this matter to this conference was wrong… How can you call it wrong? The highest disciplinary committee was convened, which was a terribly unpleasant event. It’s something you can naturally take very seriously.”

 

However, Bayan, despite being dense, smoothly flicked his tongue as if to say that being here in this position was not for nothing.

 

He’s A-grade at quickly changing the subject.

 

“Grandmother must have had a reason for it.”

 

His gaze briefly turned towards me, and a wicked glint passed through his pupils.

 

“On the contrary, I think it’s both sad and fortunate that Grandmother probably doesn’t know the true identity of her cousin, so I can speak directly in this place. If she’s the great Pierre’s daughter, what kind of character could she be? She doesn’t have the dignity to match.”

 

Oh, I should reassess this guy by now.

 

His subtle way of indirectly insulting is top-notch, even for a fish head like him.

 

“Oh, perhaps the problem starts with the education.”

 

Father! Did you hear that? He’s insulting you too!

 

I looked at my father with anticipation, but…

 

“…Well, cancel the expectations. No, I didn’t even have expectations.”

 

My father had a somewhat sullen expression, as if he was embarrassed, no, maybe he felt belittled?

 

“Well then, it turns out that the little minnow, who hasn’t even received proper education, has disrupted the principles of my family. This is it. Moreover, it seems like this little thing is already overindulging in parental insults.”

 

“Yes, that’s right!”

 

Grandmother stroked her chin.

 

“That’s right… What I’m saying is… How did I let someone who hasn’t even been acknowledged… challenge one of the heirs here in this place?”

 

Grandmother’s deep blue gaze slowly rolled towards me.

 

“As if he frolicked around like a water weasel without knowing his rank… Impudent.”

 

Thud!

 

“Oh, damn.”

 

Is this the power of the current head of the family?

 

The water’s power that Grandmother possesses constricted like a snake.

 

“I… I can’t breathe.”

 

Instinctively, my hand trembled under the pressure that rose from my shoulder.

 

I can’t slump down like this.

 

This is a matter of momentum!

 

It was at that moment that I clenched my teeth.

 

I felt something lightly rise on my shoulder.

 

At the same time…

 

‘I can breathe more easily now…!’

 

What rose on my shoulder was my father’s hand.

 

His hand felt cool. No, it was slightly cold.

 

“How on earth did you raise this child? Without even teaching the foundation of the whale society.”

 

“…”

 

“To let him run around like a thunderclap beetle.”

 

Ridiculously, Grandmother didn’t even speak to me.

 

It was as if she considered me not even worth talking to.

 

It was a purposeful and thorough disregard.

 

“Even releasing the weak is a weakness in itself.”

 

Instead, her words continued, as if instructing only my father to listen.

 

My fists clenched involuntarily.

 

“If my father says he didn’t raise me here, it’s a disaster.”

 

Then all my lies up to now would be in vain.

 

From that moment on, it seemed difficult to escape the stigma imprinted on me no matter what I did. No matter how strong I became, redemption would not come easily. Perhaps this was a moment where I could find out how my father truly felt. “If my father really despises my performance, there won’t be a better opportunity than now.” In other words, it meant that my position was plummeting.

 

I tightly gripped the skirt.

 

“…”

 

The clothes that the anchovy sisters had lovingly made, staying up all night. If I were to fall from grace here, what would happen to those kids? The people who had only recently grown fond of me. They must have some influence.

 

“I raised you according to my rules.”

 

At that moment, a slow but strong voice made me startle, and I looked up. I saw a sharp jawline as clear as a blade.

 

“Rules?”

 

“Yes. I told you to win no matter what when you fight.”

 

A slightly dark circle underlined his sharp gaze.

 

Today, my father, who seemed fatigued and decadent as usual, continued as if nothing was different.

 

“Without injuries.”

 

The last words sounded like a reprimand, as if saying, “If you’re going to fight, win without injuries.”

 

But why does it feel like it’s not just a reprimand?

 

“Dad, what are you thinking? Why are you taking my side here? You have nothing to gain.”

 

“Injuries are injuries. I’ll deal with them separately, and it’s not my daughter.”

 

“Hmm? Interesting.”

 

“It must be fun for Mother.”

 

“…”

 

Grandmother, who had been laughing, seemed to freeze slightly, and her gaze became sharp.

 

“Well, you’re definitely not the son I knew. To see you, who used to act recklessly and carelessly, defending someone else like this.”

 

“Since you’re looking, look more. I have something I’m curious about, so when will it be my turn on this disciplinary committee where you, Mother, volunteered as the chair?”

 

“…”

 

Grandmother’s face became expressionless. Soon, she nodded.

 

“Yes, that’s a reasonable request. Alright, go ahead and speak.”

 

“Yes, please listen.”

 

“Directly,”

 

“To my daughter.”

 

I blinked my eyes.

 

“……!!”

 

What? Is this opportunity really here like this? Seriously?

 

Just as with Bayan, Grandmother fell silent once again.

 

This was a signal for me to speak!

 

When I glanced briefly at the opposite side, Bayan’s face was perplexed.

 

A fleeting expression that was somewhat smug.

 

It was a triumphant expression that seemed to say, “What can you do now?”

 

“Well, you only have five minutes.”

 

You’ll regret it soon.

 

“Grandmother.”

 

As my distinct pronunciation resonated, it felt like some people were surprised. Even though they had seen me when I entered, they seemed surprised again.

 

“I have one question I want to ask.”

 

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