Chapter 60

I didn't want to speak up and become a shrimp that bursts on a whale's back, but the thought that what isn't true shouldn't be said came first.

"Brat, why are you investigating? You could just kill her, right? Didn't you tell me to take revenge because you hated that maid?"

"No, Grandma."

I shook my head.

"If I wanted to, I would have done it myself. Why would I have someone else take revenge for me?"

"..."

"Grandma, I hope that the deeds of that maid are announced and publicized under the name of the head of the family. Then people, or those similar to that maid, will realize."

Appealing to emotion, sympathy, and morality doesn't reach the ears.

"Oh, that's something you shouldn't do."

After clearly stating that it would harm your territory, and with reason and logic.

"Wouldn't it be infuriating to think that the orcas you cherish were killed by some insignificant person?"

I'm saying what I want to say.

"The sins must be thoroughly investigated, and she must receive a fitting punishment. Enough to make her suffer in her dreams. She should suffer just like the victims."

"..."

"Dad, killing is too easy a punishment."

I glanced at Dad and then turned to Grandma.

Then I smiled prettily.

"Grandma, don't you think so too?"

I can't openly scratch like Dad, but I can do it subtly.

If it weren't for Dad, Grandma wouldn't have thought about punishing that maid.

'Do you think I don't know you?'

Sure enough, a fierce, needle-like object flew toward me.

Bang!

I saw the needle stuck in the water barrier that flowed down. The needle was also made of water.

Not only that, the water currents around me writhed like dragons.

I looked at it calmly.

"You've grown quite talented. I left you alone, and now you're trying to rise to the top of my head."

"..."

"It's very amusing. Your father didn't act this defiantly at your age."

Grandma's expression wasn't at all amused.

Rather, it was as if she was about to devour someone.

But the twist is...

'Wow, she really finds it amusing.'

That old woman's face is an expression of amusement.

It's also quite intimidating.

"How could I dare to oppose or defy Grandma, who is like the sky to me? I was just expressing my hope, Grandma."

I turned to Dad.

"Dad, did you hear what I said? Do it as I said. Announce it under your name."

"Sure. I will."

If it can't be done under the head of the family's name, then 'Pierre Aquasiadel's name will do.

I didn't expect Dad to agree so readily, but what does it matter?

'Instead of lobster, it's like having flower crab soup.'

I clapped my hands.

"Fortunately, this way, we can solve it without causing any harm to Grandma. Since Grandma has entrusted the punishment to Dad!"

Grandma looked flabbergasted for a moment, then smiled.

"Ha, where did you come from? Pierre, how did you raise such a child?"

"I didn't raise him."

"Then?"

"He grew up on his own."

"You're true to yourself, you crazy kid."

Grandma straightened her posture.

Actually, she's smiling, but I'm anxious because I don't know what whims she might have. She's the kind of person who can change her mind in an instant.

However, instead of arguing with me, Grandma brought up another topic.

"Hey, rice cake, why do you want to go to the Dragon Festival?"

Huh? She's not saying anything...

I blinked but quickly spoke.

"Out of curiosity."

"Curious?"

"The maids said that only land animals are invited there."

It's true.

Actually, aquatic animals didn't want to go there at all.

They knew how the land animals and the royal family would act.

"So, when they said aquatic animals couldn't go this year..."

I inwardly rejoiced.

She didn't say anything about punishing that infant abuser, right?

I got her tacit approval, didn't I?

Lumi, you will pay for your crimes.

I soon focused on the changed topic.

"It's strange, isn't it?"

I shrugged.

"Since excellent water people like us can't go, I thought I had to go."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Grandma laughed heartily.

When was it? I saw her like this twice in my past life.

Both times were when my eldest brother, Belus, did something that pleased Grandma.

Of course, I've never seen her laugh so loudly.

Grandma crossed her arms.

"How could a defiant and cunning brat like you come from Pierre?"

Grandma tapped the armrest of the sofa and then said clearly.

"Fine, I've already given my permission. When is the departure time?"

"We plan to leave in a week."

"Go sooner."

"..."

What? Really?

What a surprise. I looked at Dad with bright eyes.

'Hurry up and say you'll do it. Quickly, Dad!'

The sooner we go, the sooner I can see the Dragon Duke!

Dad glanced at me and then nodded.

"Yes."

Good.

"Go early and crush the noses of those stinky land animals."

"Yes, Grandma!"

At least in hating land animals, Grandma and I are the same.

Especially since I suffered greatly at their hands and died.

Even Grandma must be stressed in front of the royal family.

'The royal family is on the side of the land animals.'

It seems Dad is very satisfied with going to the Dragon Duke's festival.

He was rubbing his chin with a very satisfied look.

"Since that lazy Pierre is going with you, it's enough."

Seeming to have nothing more to say, she got up.

When I tried to bow to Grandma, she waved her hand dismissively.

"Rock-like brat."

Just as Dad and I were about to leave, Grandma called me. The way she addressed me had changed.

"Survive until your name is called from my mouth."

I blinked and looked at Grandma's face.

The interest and concern in her eyes.

For a moment, a chill ran through my body.

'Ah, Grandma. You're really interested in me now?'

I suppressed my laughter and smiled prettily.

"Thank you, Grandma."

The meaning of those words was simple.

'I know that assassination attempts will start soon.'

A mindset that if I'm strong, I'll survive.

At the same time, it was a way to show interest in me.

'But if two people go to the Dragon Festival and only one returns, what will your face look like?'

I had decided to become a proper successor and then betray expectations and leave.

But looking at Grandma's face, it seemed not bad even now.

Just as I was about to say I understood, my body floated up.

It was Dad.

"Don't worry, I'll protect him."

A strong arm held me in place.

"Because I'm his father."

Grandma just sneered.

"What a strange sight. It's boring, so get out. Leave now."

* * *

Lumi is a pufferfish person.

She cursed her birth.

Originally, people of the water inherit the characteristics of their original animals.

Among them, the characteristics of pufferfish are spines and the poison in their bodies.

Eyes, brain, liver, and ovaries. Muscles, intestines, blood...

As a creature with potent toxins in its vital organs, pufferfish people also produced toxins in their bodies.

Using poison as a weapon is their 'specialty.'

"Wh-what, he's a pufferfish?"