Before long, Gran and the others arrived before Rumsshi's group.
Rumsshi and Gowasu both swallowed nervously, their palms damp with sweat.
They had only just finished secretly studying the method behind Universe 7's rapid improvement, and now the very people they had copied had come knocking on their door.
They were undeniably in the wrong.
"Greetings, Lord Rumsshi. Greetings, Miss Kusu."
The one who bowed wasn't Gran, but the Old Supreme Kai.
After paying his respects, he turned toward Gowasu.
"Old friend, it's been a long time."
"Huh?"
Gowasu froze.
Judging from the intimidating way this group had approached, he had thought they had come looking for a fight.
But... nothing happened?
"You... aren't here to cause trouble?" Gowasu asked guiltily.
"What trouble?"
The Old Supreme Kai narrowed his eyes.
Does this old fellow already know why we've come?
"I mean... we sent people to Universe 7 to secretly learn your universe's method of improving itself. Isn't that why you've come?"
"..."
The Old Supreme Kai twitched at the corner of his mouth.
He had thought Gowasu somehow knew their true purpose.
Shaking his head, he said,
"No. As for that... if you've learned it, then you've learned it. Sooner or later, the rest of the universes would have figured it out anyway."
The moment those words were spoken, Gowasu and Rumsshi both let out long sighs of relief.
Good grief...
With the way this group had marched in, who wouldn't be terrified?
Especially since the Old Supreme Kai had even brought Gran with him.
That alone was enough to scare anyone half to death.
"Zamasu, Primo, allow me to introduce them."
Feeling much more relaxed, Gowasu gestured toward the visitors.
"These are Universe 7's two Supreme Kais and their Candidate God of Destruction."
"Greetings, Lords Supreme Kai. Greetings, Lord Gran!"
The three-meter-tall Primo bowed excitedly.
The way his massive body bent over was like a small mountain crashing into the ground.
"Lord Gran, we finally meet again! Do you still remember me?"
"..."
Gran looked at the towering muscle giant.
Standing over three meters tall with fiery red hair cascading down his back, Primo looked like a thunder god descended from heaven.
Yet despite his imposing physique, he didn't give off an intimidating aura.
Instead, he radiated righteousness.
Of course Gran remembered him.
Primo was renowned as one of Universe 10's greatest human heroes.
Back during the Candidate God of Destruction Tournament, Gran had spared him largely out of consideration for Kusu, choosing not to erase him with the Rule of Destruction.
"Greetings, Lords Supreme Kai."
After bowing to the Old Supreme Kai and Shin, Zamasu turned toward Gran and respectfully bowed once more.
"Greetings, Lord Gran."
The instant those words left his mouth, the atmosphere—which had only just begun to relax—became heavy and unsettling once again.
The Old Supreme Kai, Shin, and Gran all silently sized him up.
"So... this is Zamasu."
Bulma peeked out cautiously from behind Gran.
Zamasu wore a distinctive punk-style mohawk, his pale green skin contrasting sharply with his composed demeanor.
His manners were impeccable, and his voice was calm and refined.
From appearances alone, he seemed every bit the dignified Candidate Supreme Kai.
In fact, Bulma felt that, in some ways, he even appeared more mature than Shin.
But...
She already knew from Gran who this man truly was.
This was the one who would one day carry out the Zero Mortals Plan.
With that knowledge coloring her perception, she suddenly noticed details she hadn't before.
His half-lidded triangular eyes...
Their cold, razor-sharp gaze...
Everything about him screamed final boss villain.
A chill shot through her body.
She shivered involuntarily before quickly retreating behind Gran again.
"Gran, what brings you to Universe 10?"
Sensing the strange tension in the air, Rumsshi asked curiously.
To be continued...
Gran replied calmly,
"I'm here to take care of something."
As a Candidate God of Destruction, etiquette dictated that he should bow before the true Supreme Kai and God of Destruction of another universe.
Gran, however, showed no intention whatsoever of paying his respects to either Gowasu or Rumsshi.
"Take care of something?"
Rumsshi didn't mind the lack of courtesy.
With Gran's current strength, it was already generous enough that he wasn't demanding they bow to him.
Who would dare nitpick formalities?
He exchanged a glance with Gowasu.
If Gran hadn't come because of the matter involving Universe 7's improvement method...
Then why was he here?
The pink elephant God of Destruction looked back at Gran.
"What is it? Do you need my help?"
"I won't be needing your help."
Gran smiled faintly.
"If even I can't accomplish it, do you really think you'd be able to?"
Rumsshi: "..."
His raw power was only at the Sixth Level of the Divine Realm, while Gran had already reached the realm of the Angels.
The difference between them was as vast as heaven and earth.
If Gran couldn't do something...
There was no way Rumsshi could.
Still...
Did Gran really have to say that in front of everyone?
What happened to his dignity?
"Lord Gran!"
While Rumsshi was drowning in embarrassment, Zamasu stepped forward.
Placing his right hand over his chest, he bowed respectfully.
"I visited Universe 7 some time ago because I had hoped to meet you."
Seeing Gran's attention shift toward Zamasu, Rumsshi secretly let out a huge sigh of relief.
"This Zamasu is quite thoughtful. He even knew to divert Gran's attention when I was in an awkward spot. Excellent... truly excellent."
The more Rumsshi looked at him, the more satisfied he became.
As though sensing Rumsshi's thoughts, Gowasu proudly lifted his chin.
See? That's my finest disciple.
"Lord Gran, I watched every moment of the Candidate God of Destruction Tournament."
"You were truly incredible."
"I regretted not being able to meet my idol back then."
"But today..."
"I've finally met you."
Still bent at the waist, Zamasu raised his head slightly.
His eyes burned with fanatical admiration, resembling the obsessive devotion of an extreme idol worshipper.
Neither Rumsshi nor Gowasu found anything strange about it.
After all...
The man standing before them was Gran.
Admiring him was only natural.
Meanwhile, the Old Supreme Kai and Shin wore teasing expressions, as if silently saying to Gran:
"See? We told you. He really does worship you."
"..."
Gran clenched his fists tightly.
The muscles on his face twitched uncontrollably.
"Your name is Zamasu, correct?"
Without waiting for permission, Gran walked over to the tea table and sat down, casually crossing one leg over the other.
He didn't care in the slightest whether Gowasu or Rumsshi approved of his behavior.
"Yes."
Zamasu hesitated.
In truth, he desperately wanted to probe Gran's views on mortals.
If Gran shared his beliefs...
Then perhaps he could recruit Gran to his side.
Unfortunately, there were too many people present.
Especially with an Angel standing right there.
He didn't dare reveal his true thoughts.
However...
"I've heard you're Lord Gowasu's most outstanding disciple."
Gran poured himself a cup of tea before continuing.
"So tell me..."
"What are your views on mortals?"
After pouring his own tea, Gran realized that drinking alone would be somewhat impolite.
He picked up the teapot once more and poured cups for the Old Supreme Kai, Shin, Bulma, and Kusu.
As for Gowasu and Rumsshi...
Since they couldn't even recognize the murderous ambitions festering within Zamasu...
They weren't qualified to drink tea poured by him.
"So the little fellow noticed it."
Accepting the cup, Kusu cast Gran a meaningful glance before shifting her gaze toward Zamasu.
The Old Supreme Kai and the others quietly took their seats beside Gran.
They all knew...
Gran had finally begun making his move.
END OF CHAPTER
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