Part 10, Chapter 4: A New Assassin Appears

What do you think, Shallot? Can you keep going?

Yeah...! I reckon I can make it to the land of ice at least...!

You "reckon"...? If you're not even sure you can make it, what're you gonna do when we get there?

...

...Urgh, you're right...! Let's go to a nearby city and rest! We can go after that!

...What?!

W-What?! Isn't this the part where you fly off and do something reckless?!

Jaco's right! What's gotten into you?! You got a fever or something?!

Of course not!!

...But...what else can I do? If I go to the land of ice now, even if Beerus and the others are there...

I won't be of any help like this!

And then it'll be just like he said...

Charging into things without a thought as to the consequences of your actions. What could you possibly hope to accomplish?

(...He was right... He saw right through me... I was so focused on moving forward that I never stopped to think about what I was doing...)

(...But not anymore...!!)

(I'm gonna get back to full strength, rescue everyone, then take down Zahha!!)

Guh...?! Wh...Who the hell...are... you...?!

...I had a feeling I wouldn't be the only one here...

Taking down Shallot en route was a wise decision after all...

(In all likelihood, this group also came here looking for survivors...)

...But it turns out it was all in vain... It was nothing but a waste of time... mine and theirs...

(...If that's the case, then the only survivor really was that reckless kid... There truly is no hope for this universe...)

...

...Hmph. Such thoughts aren't worth my time. All that's left to do is report my findings...

(...!! Someone's close by...?!)

...This Ki is...?!

O～kay! I got all the supplies I think we'll need!

Good work! Seems like we'll be on the move for a while so it can't hurt to be prepared!

...How's Shallot doing?

Hmm, he's been like that ever since we got here...

This is delicious!! This city's food is just as good as the last one's!! Sooo good!!

Hey! Time for the next round!! Uhhh, more of this one and this one! 10 plates of each!!

How much have you eaten?! Have you been stuffing yourself like this the whole time I was out shopping?!

Huh? Bulma, you're back!

I mean, I knew you ate a lot...but you're really going for it today, aren't you?!

You bet! Thanks to Vegeta I was able to cool off a bit!

Plus, when I sat down and thought about it, I realized I hadn't eaten anything since fighting Majin Buu!!

No wonder I was starving!! Hahaha!!

...You didn't come here just to eat, did you?

Not just that! I wasn't kidding when I said I needed to rest!!

...Typical...!

(...But it really is a relief... Shallot's back to his usual self again!)

Alright! You're down to chow, right? Give us another 10 plates!!

Do I look like I can eat that much?!

...He he! We found 'em!!

Ho ho... Looks like they were nearby after all!

Enjoying a meal, I see... Zahha was right when he said this guy's a fool...

Contact all nearby soldiers!

Have them keep Shallot busy while I make my approach. He could use a post-meal workout... He he he!

Nghh?!

...? Are you okay? You get something stuck in your throat?

I'm fine! But it looks like we got trouble heading our way...!

He he he! We looked all over for you, Shallot!

Let's get this beatdown started!!

W-What?! B-B-But...?!

Gyaaah?!

Tch. Starting a fight right in the middle of town... Pathetic!!

There he is!!

Kill him!!

...! How many of you guys are there?!

Shallot! Looks like they're only after you! Let's get out of the city!!

Dammit! I'm not even half-full yet! Fine, let's go!

Alright! This should be far enough...!

Ho ho! Is our little game of hunt-the-Saiyan over already?

He he...! Don't be mad at us, got it? We're just following orders!!

Right back at you...!

I'm just getting my revenge on the jerks who ruined my meal!!

Phew...!

Shallot! Are you alright?

Yeah, I'm good...! But there might be more of them!! Don't come out just yet!!

...But what's with these guys?

The orange one was talking about "orders"! But whose...?

...Mine!

...!!

I got a good look at just how you fight... I think I'm going to enjoy this!

And who are you supposed to be?

I am the Commander of Planet M-2!

...Although that may be beyond a biological being's comprehension... I shall put it in terms even you can understand...

I am General Rilldo, loyal subject to Lord Zahha!!

...Subject to...Zahha?!

That's right! I differ from the likes of you in that I am no mere "pawn".

Lord Zahha's trust in me is absolute! Pwah hah hah...!

... Heh... If you say so!

First Frieza and now you... He sure has bad taste in allies!

My orders come from Lord Zahha. Before the universe is obliterated, first you must be!

...What did you say?

Do you not know mercy when you see it? Showing some gratitude would do you well!

...Zahha really told you that?

Hmph. Struggling to accept the truth? How unfortunate... Lord Zahha gave me this order personally!

I see... Then that means...

You know exactly where he is...right?

...Grrr...!

It's my lucky day!! I just gotta beat you to a pulp and make you tell me where he is!!

...Hmph... Impossible... I would never succumb to one as weak as you!

We'll see about that. I hope you're as good at fighting as you are at running your mouth!

...Nghh...?!

Heh! It's always good to have some light exercise after a meal...!

But you really thought you could kill me? Who do you think I am?!

...Heh heh! I'm impressed! I expected nothing less from a vessel of the Omnificence Crystal... A splendid display of power...!!

I don't like the way you're talking right now. If you know what's good for you, tell me where Zahha is now!!

Is that supposed to be a threat...? It would seem you have misunderstood the situation...

My apologies for the deception! Until now I was merely gauging your strength!!

The likes of you could never pose any danger to me...!! This is where the real fight begins!!

Kyaaah!!

Dark Ki...

Kyah hah hah! You never stood a chance...!

I'm no fool! I'm well aware that you too are withholding the greater part of your strength! Show me what you're capable of!!

...Looks like you really don't know who I am...

...?!

Is that the best you got...?!

Buddy, if you still think you can take me down, you got another thing coming!!

Hyaaah!!

Gwaaah?!

Hmph...! How'd ya like that?!

G-Guuh...!!!

(U-Unbelievable...!! H-He's even stronger than I ever anticipated...!)

(He can't have acquired this much power since then...?! That's not possible!!)

...I've had enough of this!

Did Zahha really think you'd be enough to kill me?

...

Lord Zahha chose me...

...for one simple reason... He had faith that I'd stop at nothing to put you down for good!

...Huh?

I know what I must do! I'll gladly give my life to fulfill Lord Zahha's vision...!!

Y-Your life...?! W-What are you...?!

Even the smallest deviation from Lord Zahha's plan will not be tolerated!!

Shallot!! You and I shall die here together!!

Haaa!!

?! What is this...?!

...Guh...! Gy...Gyahh!!

H...Hah! B-Bear witness...to the unprecedented power that Lord Zahha bestowed upon me!!

(T-This Ki is too intense...! Something's not right...!!)

Stop!! Your body can't handle this much power!! You'll die!!

...I-I shall prove...my undying loyalty...to Lord Zahha!!

It's time... Prepare yourself! Embrace...your...demise!!

That's quite enough, General Rilldo...!

...Gya?! Gaaah!!

...?!

Agh...!

Ngh...! It's you...!

...Black...!

...Mwah hah hah...!