Chapter 26 - 23: King Cold Arrives! (1/2)
”It seems their current emperor, King Cold, currently has sights on your planet. Don't try to provoke them, or else you'll only be getting yourself killed.”
”Him? I know Frost Demons are always up to no good. Don't tell me he's going to try to reign in the Saiyans under his wing?”
”Oh, so you know of him already? Why does that not surprise me...*Cough*. King Cold has been taking over countless planets in the North Area or destroying them if they don't obey him. You two aren't likely his match for now but if you two survive this ordeal you'll likely get to meet someone who can unlock more of your potential in a couple years. Anyways, I've said my part, so good luck.”
”Wait!”
However before he could get more information out of King Kai, the feeling of being latched onto suddenly vanished and Nao's mind became more clear. He knew that King Kai's telepathy has ended and now Nao and Miya were on their own again. Still, Nao was pretty shocked that he ended up getting a message from King Kai himself. After thinking of who he would possibly meet in a couple years, he then frowned and faced Miya.
”Miya, I thought King Cold wasn't supposed to make his first appearance until a year later. Why now?”
”Hehehe, brother, did you forget already? It is true he does come a year later, but that's when he introduces his son Frieza who then takes over his father's mantle. This year is very important to the Saiyans. This year is when King Cold himself comes to the Saiyans only to proceed to annex the planet. Hearing the message we just received only further proves that point, brother. What do you think we should do?”
Nao sighed and shook his head. He then closed his eyes, and went into deep thought. King Vegeta II, who was sitting back in his throne, saw Nao and Miya turn quiet for a few moments, with Nao having his eyes closed. King Vegeta II then started tapping the throne with his left finger, and decided to question the two.
”Nao, Miya, quickly tell this King what's wrong. You two usually don't turn quiet for no reason.”
Hearing a third voice, Nao's regained his thoughts, almost forgetting that he was still in the throne room. He then laughed bitterly at King Vegeta II, looking dejected.
”Your Majesty, I'm afraid we have some bad news. We just received a message saying a rather fearsome guy is heading to our planet. Your Majesty, you do know our universe is split into four main regions correct?”
”This King has heard of that before from this King's scientists. If I remember, Planet Vegeta is situated in the North Area. What does this have to do with what you said earlier?”
”Well...It appears one of the rulers of the North Area is currently heading our way. I'm afraid they're coming with ill intentions.”
”Ill intentions you say? We Saiyans take pride in our strength, we are one of the mightiest warrior races in the galaxy! Even if they are rulers of the North Area, screw them! This King won't allow anyone to rule above him and won't go down without a fight. This King knows his death is soon approaching but if we can take that bastard down with us, this King's death won't be in vain.”
However, after King Vegeta II exclaimed that, he saw Nao sigh again.
”Your Majesty, I'm afraid it won't be so simple this time. The guy coming this time is called King Cold, who hails from the Frost Demon race. Frost Demons are known to be very cruel in their endeavors and they can blow up planets with ease. Miya and I have grown stronger quite a bit thanks to Full Recovery but even with our current strength, we probably wouldn't even be able to match 10% of King Cold's strength. Your Majesty, it would be unwise to fight him. It wouldn't be an exaggeration that you could die even from his fingertip.”
King Vegeta II slouched back on his throne after hearing this and his skin turned pale, as if he aged another year. His finger started tapping faster, but he suddenly realized what Nao just said.
”Nao, you said you have grown stronger. Exactly how much power did you gain within this last year? Even if you say you don't have at least 10% of that bastard's strength, surely it should not be small by any means.”
”Your Majesty, while I can't fill you in all the details, you can rest assured our strength is far stronger than it was a year ago. Your Majesty hasn't really been up to date with our power level since the first training we received either. The natural phenomena you witnessed after Hatchiyack was blasted into oblivion was the start of our massive growth. Miya and my battle power is now at 75,000, Your Majesty.”
Nao spoke this loud enough for it to be heard from the Vegeta Family's private chambers and past the giant closed doors behind them, which caused Prince Vegeta III, and the four elite Saiyans to hear it. General Nappa and Colonel Paragus had longed since retired from the room and already returned to their respective duties. Out of everyone who heard this, Prince Vegeta III was the most shocked, and he coughed out more blood due to the stress caused from the battle earlier. He was currently resting in his bed, but he still managed to form a fist, hitting it against the wall, causing a loud bang.
”...Shit! I won't allow those two brats to be stronger than me! I refuse to start training with them even if Lord Father requests of it!”
However at this time, Prince Vegeta III soon saw a figure approach him from the shadows. As he was still quite injured, his sight couldn't make out the details, but he saw a woman approach him who had long brown hair with a slim figure. A brown tail wrapped around her waist but she wasn't wearing battle armor, only a plain white robe.
”Son, hearing this displeases your mother...Can't you be open to change? I wish to see you sit proudly on that throne, but not like this...”
Hearing a faint cry, Prince Vegeta III had his gaze remain on the figure in front of him. He reached out his hand towards the figure but was unable to move his body due to the severe injuries he received moments ago.
”Mother...”