Dragon Ball: Starting From Escaping Planet Vegeta
Chapter 20

Beerus's Command! The Extermination of the Saiyan Race

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"Yo~~! Long time no see. You've been living quite comfortably, Frieza."

Having entered Frieza's Spaceship, Beerus looked at Frieza putting on airs before him. He picked at his ear with one hand, his expression lazy and his tone teasing.

At the sound of that familiar voice, the smile on Frieza's face abruptly froze. At the same time, everyone in the cockpit turned around.

Terror was inevitable. Never mind who the intruder was or how he had gotten in.

Just the fact that he dared speak like that was practically suicidal.

They might even get dragged into it.

As for Frieza?

The moment he saw Beerus and Whis with his own eyes, his pupils shrank sharply. His heart trembled, and buried fear surged up uncontrollably.

The next second, he did something no one present could have imagined, completely overturning their worldview.

He quickly leaped down from his seat, dropped to both knees, and prostrated himself before Beerus.

For anyone, even in their dreams, this would have been absurd beyond belief.

This was Frieza, the Universe Emperor who struck terror across the cosmos!

"Lord God of Destruction, p-please forgive this lowly one for failing to welcome you from afar."

Frieza lowered his head deeply, his voice trembling. Cold sweat streamed down his face like raindrops under the weight of his fear.

He had no idea how Beerus had suddenly entered the Spaceship without any warning.

But his fear of the God of Destruction had taken root during their first meeting. It was something he could never forget for the rest of his life.

That kind of power could kill him with a single glance.

Beerus said nothing. With his hands behind his back, he leisurely strolled through the Spaceship. This awkward silence only made Frieza more uneasy, leaving him unable to guess why Beerus had come or what he meant. To ease the situation, Frieza raised his head and looked toward his subordinates, who were still standing there in a daze.

Without needing to say a word, Frieza's gaze made everyone suck in a sharp breath.

Two Elite Warriors were the first to understand Frieza's meaning, and they sensibly fell to their knees before Beerus.

"Greetings, Lord God of Destruction." x2 It had to be said, anyone who could rise to the position of Elite Warrior and earn Frieza's favor enough to remain at his side was definitely not some idiot who only had brute strength.

With that example set, the others immediately followed suit.

"You've recruited two pretty good subordinates, Frieza." Beerus could not help but tease him at the sight.

The mockery in his tone grew heavier, carrying an immense pressure with it.

Frieza forcibly suppressed his fear and unease. After swallowing hard, he slowly raised his head to look up at Beerus. "Lord Beerus, you flatter me. May I ask what you require of this lowly one now that you have descended here? Please give your orders."

Seeing Frieza be so tactful, Beerus walked over to stand before him. Whis, meanwhile, remained at the side without changing his posture.

"I have heard that you have become quite full of yourself these past few years, even calling yourself the Universe Emperor.

"Tsk, tsk. You are rather clever, using my name to build yourself up. Although I am quite displeased by it, I must admit that you are suited to be my temporary agent.

"I came to see you this time for two reasons. First, my period of slumber is approaching, and I need to find a suitable agent for the coming decades. Second, there are still quite a few planets in the Universe that need to be destroyed. So, you know what to do, don't you?"

Once Beerus finished speaking, Frieza was instantly overwhelmed with flattered delight.

The fear in his eyes vanished, replaced by wild joy.

Naturally, anyone capable of sitting upon the Throne of the Universe Emperor possessed considerable intelligence.

He had originally feared that Beerus had come to hold him accountable for using the God of Destruction's name to elevate himself.

But from Beerus's words, it seemed that while he was outwardly suppressing him, he was actually granting him authority! He was making Frieza the true agent of the God of Destruction. During Beerus's slumber, Frieza would effectively be the God of Destruction himself!!!

The God of Destruction! The supreme existence of the Universe! No matter who it was, everyone in the Universe was but an ant before the God of Destruction! Once he became an agent, he would be able to swagger through the entire Universe, and no one would have the right to stop him!

In other words: authorized destruction! "What an honor for this lowly one to receive Lord Beerus's favor. Please rest assured, during your slumber, this lowly one will absolutely not disappoint you!" Frieza's tone changed again.

He was eager and excited.

"Very good. Since you possess such resolve, I will watch your performance. But let me remind you, do not abuse your authority! Otherwise, once I awaken, I will destroy you." Narrowing his eyes, Beerus tempered favor with warning, making it clear to Frieza that even as an agent, he could not act recklessly.

Understanding Beerus's meaning, Frieza immediately promised, "This lowly one understands. Please rest assured, Lord Beerus! By the time you awaken, this lowly one will surely shape a Universe that satisfies you even more."

At a time like this, he naturally had to express his loyalty.

To him, this was an opportunity to dominate the Universe! Beerus did not pursue the matter or care what Frieza intended to do. As long as Frieza did not destroy every planet in the Universe during his slumber, that was enough.

"Oh, right. I also heard that you have recently been investigating some Saiyan legend, something called... Super Saiyan, was it? Are you planning to make a move against their race?" Beerus suddenly changed the subject.

The abrupt shift in topic startled Frieza.

He immediately had a bad feeling.

Very few people currently knew about his plans against the Saiyans, yet even the God of Destruction Beerus knew about it.

For a moment, Frieza felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet, and his scalp went numb.

Is Beerus warning me?

That was Frieza's true thought at that moment.

Without question, by putting it so plainly, Beerus was telling him that he knew everything Frieza did.

Unable to avoid answering, Frieza could only tell the truth. "Yes. May I ask, Lord Beerus, how should those Saiyans be dealt with?"

Without understanding Beerus's intentions, Frieza asked because he wanted to know what Beerus wanted.

If the God of Destruction wanted to spare them, then no matter how dissatisfied Frieza was, he could not make a move against them. At most, he could suppress them a little.

But if the God of Destruction also wanted to eliminate the Saiyan race, then... the plan would have to be moved up! That was exactly what he wanted! "I visited Planet Vegeta some days ago and saw the so-called Fighting Race, the Saiyans. In the end, they are just a bunch of simple-minded fools with well-developed limbs. A race with neither strength nor good food is a joke to keep around.

"Since you have already begun acting, I will leave the Saiyan race to you. There is no need for the Saiyan race to continue existing, nor is there any need for Planet Vegeta to remain."

As Beerus spoke, a deep violet light flashed through his eyes.

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