The Supreme Kai glanced at Merus, then at the two figures behind him—Ken and Broly. For a moment, he couldn't quite figure out what sort of odd group this was supposed to be.
The Angels were always polite.
In truth, the Angel race was the greatest divine order in the entire universe.
And yet, Angels never sought conflict. Even when facing Supreme Kais or Gods of Destruction, they would respectfully add "Sir" or "Madam" after their names.
Not just with them—even ordinary mortals were addressed with "Mr." or "Ms."
So Merus bowing politely to the Supreme Kai was perfectly normal.
"You're… with the Galactic Patrol, aren't you?" the Kai asked, looking him over.
"Yes, I am Merus of the Galactic Patrol," Merus replied respectfully, then gestured toward the two behind him. "These two are Saiyans…"
"An honor, an honor." Ken stepped forward, offering his hand in greeting.
The Supreme Kai glanced at him but made no move to respond.
"You… shake his hand!" Broly growled angrily.
This was the first time he'd ever seen Ken extend his hand first, and this guy dared to ignore it?
Broly clenched his fist, glaring fiercely at the Kai.
"Broly, calm down. This is the Supreme Kai—we don't just go around picking fights." Ken scolded him.
"Uh…" Broly scratched his head, then nodded with a sheepish grin.
The Supreme Kai gave Broly a brief glance, but clearly didn't take him seriously.
Kibito, however, stood with a hard expression.
What was that attitude just now?
You dare raise your voice at the Supreme Kai?
"How did you even get here? Mortals shouldn't be able to enter the Supreme Kai's Realm," Kibito demanded, stepping forward.
"Well…" Merus smiled faintly. "Over ten million years ago, the Galactic Patrol and the Supreme Kai's Realm established friendly ties. Back then, the Grand Supreme Kai even sent some of the most dangerous criminals to us for imprisonment. That's why we have permission to enter this world."
"Oh? So you knew my teacher, the Grand Supreme Kai." For the first time, the Kai's face softened with a smile. "What brings you here, then?"
"We've come with two important matters and hope the Supreme Kai-sama can help," Merus said, bowing again.
"Go on," the Kai nodded.
"The first… the Galactic Patrol accidentally killed Frieza's son, Ize…" Merus let out a heavy sigh.
Broly casually pointed to his own nose. That was me.
Merus shot him a glare.
What are you showing off for?
Haven't we stirred up enough trouble already?
Ken also gave Broly a look, signaling him to tone it down.
Broly got the message, dropping his hand with a sulky expression.
"Frieza's son, Ize?" The Kai blinked. "Yes, I'd heard rumors. He was frozen on the Frieza Homeworld, wasn't he? He's been unfrozen already?"
"That's right," Merus nodded.
"After waking, he tried to invade Galactic Patrol territory. But before he could even begin, he was torn clean in half. Died a miserable death," Ken added, describing it vividly.
Merus: "…"
Do you have to butt in right now?
Though… "cut down before his journey even began" was actually a pretty accurate way of putting it.
"Torn in half?" The Kai was stunned.
Kibito, too, was shocked. "Who could do that?"
Broly almost raised his finger to point at himself again—but when he caught Ken's look, he dropped his hand with a pout.
"That's not important," Ken waved it off. "What Merus means is—we've drawn the wrath of Frieza, the Emperor of the Universe. We were hoping you, Supreme Kai-sama, might mediate. Let him rule his domain, while the Patrol continues our work in the northern galaxies, without conflict."
Ken paused, then added, "That's what you meant, right, Merus?"
"…Yes," Merus nodded quickly. "Please, we'd appreciate your help, Supreme Kai-sama."
"Very well," the Kai agreed with a smile. "I've always watched over the peace of the universe. I may have neglected Frieza, but given his crimes, perhaps it's time I took action…"
"Ah—warning him would be enough," Merus hurried to say. "It's not necessary to erase him outright."
"You mean, imprison him in Galactic Prison?" the Kai asked.
"No, not that…" Merus shook his head. "Frieza currently serves Lord Beerus. If you were to kill him now, it would be… difficult to explain."
"Lord Beerus?" the Kai tilted his head. "Who is that?"
"Beerus-sama is the God of Destruction," Merus replied, giving the Kai a strange look.
"God of Destruction?" the Kai echoed blankly.
"What God of Destruction?" Kibito asked, frowning.
"…You mean you don't know?" Merus said, almost speechless. "Creation and destruction are both essential forces. Supreme Kai-sama and the God of Destruction are linked—your lives are shared. If one dies, so does the other."
The Kai: "???"
Kibito's eyes nearly popped out of his head. He and the Kai stared at each other in stunned silence for a good twenty seconds.
Then Kibito burst out laughing.
"This Galactic Patrolman is a riot! You expect us to believe this Beerus fool shares life with the Supreme Kai? If that idiot dies, our Kai-sama dies too?" Kibito chuckled, even swearing in disbelief.
Merus: "…"
Did he just call Lord Beerus an idiot?
"Merus, did you bring a recorder?" Ken asked suddenly.
"No… what are you planning?" Merus was already sweating.
It was bad enough dealing with one troublemaker. Now Ken wanted to record this and hand it to Beerus-sama as a keepsake?
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