The Heavens are High, Let Birds Fly

"This planet is unexpectedly desolate, but according to the data Sephiria gave me, Planet Mapa should be a technological world."

A technological world—this was, of course, a specific request Roland had made to Sephiria.

For someone rational and pragmatic, knowing in advance that the spacecraft and scouters provided by Planet Vegeta were monitored by Frieza's forces meant minimizing the use of such equipment and seeking alternatives. Who knew if, after the destruction of Planet Vegeta, Frieza's forces might use the trackers in those devices to hunt down Saiyans who were drifting in space and hadn't returned?

People naturally seek to avoid harm, and Roland was no exception.

Therefore, preparing a separate set of spacecraft and energy detectors became crucial; it was the most effective way to reduce the risk of exposure.

Roland scanned his surroundings. Ahead lay a stone forest surrounded by rugged mountains. He flew to a protruding rock ledge and activated his energy detector to scan the area. Soon, a series of energy points appeared on the monocle lens.

426, 289, 241, 358...

A string of data flickered, but none of the energy readings exceeded a battle power of 500.

Roland felt a sense of relief.

His own battle power was considered upper-middle tier on this planet—relatively strong, meaning he wouldn't face any immediate danger. With this realization, his expression relaxed.

As for the mission assigned to him by Planet Vegeta, he had no intention of carrying it out at all.

"Right, I should contact Sephiria."

Roland quickly reached Sephiria through the energy detector and told her about the situation on Planet Mapa. Sephiria merely told him coldly to watch his safety, adding that she was also heading out to execute a mission.

"Sephiria's mission must be a high-level one."

Roland turned off the communicator. He wasn't worried about her safety; as a high-class warrior, she would certainly be under the close watch of the Saiyan high command, and her missions were likely team-based. By comparison, the missions assigned to low-class and mid-class warriors were often far more dangerous.

The scorching heat of the sun beat down through the thin atmosphere, leaving a stinging, burning sensation on his skin. Roland tried to catch his breath, but he was caught off guard by a wave of dry, hot air and began to cough. However, the Saiyan physique was truly superior, and he adapted to the high temperature after only a short while.

Planet Mapa was a low-level planet, about one-eighth the size of Planet Vegeta, with a gravity only 0.2 times that of Vegeta—roughly twice the gravity of Earth.

On this planet, Roland felt light as a swallow, his body brimming with strength.

After adapting to the environment of Planet Mapa, Roland began to consider his next steps.

He had no intention of performing his mission, nor did he plan to continue using the spacecraft and energy detector brought from Planet Vegeta. Since these technological devices were effectively monitored by Frieza's subordinates, Roland had to abandon them to escape that surveillance.

"The first step is to figure out the distribution of power on Planet Mapa, and then... find a way to acquire a new spacecraft and detector. But before that, fully improving my own strength is even more urgent."

In the universe, everything else is fleeting, but power is the only truth. The Dragon Ball world had always been a place where the strong preyed on the weak. Even if Roland had no grand ambitions, he had to strive to increase his strength for the sake of his own life.

Therefore, the first step was to take advantage of this time to continue strengthening himself.

The second step was to obtain a brand-new set of equipment. Whether he had to steal it or use threats, these were necessary means.

Although Roland wouldn't slaughter the innocent indiscriminately, he was certainly no saint. For the sake of his own survival, necessary killing was acceptable; it was simply a matter of life's pressures.

Having roughly planned these two steps, Roland set his mind at ease, then opened his energy detector and flew toward a location with a slightly lower energy signature.

He first needed to find a place to live that had sufficient food and water.

Whoosh...

Roland flew along the low-lying grasslands. A gust of wind swept rapidly over the plains, the intense pressure instantly bending the grass and scattered shrubs below, scaring off herds of herbivores and predators waiting to hunt.

After flying for about half an hour, he finally found a quiet valley nestled between several mountains, not too far from a water pool. The valley was surrounded by mountains on both sides, forming a fan shape. The area was lush with greenery and the scenery was serene; a babbling brook flowed down along a rocky beach, converging into a pool.

"The environment here is decent. I can live here for the time being."

Roland looked at the tranquil scenery, a satisfied expression in his eyes. He was still in the survival phase, so he didn't have high standards for living. In truth, as long as a Saiyan had basic battle power, survival was never an issue.

Channeling the energy within his body, he condensed a blue energy ball in his palm and tossed it into the small woods with a relaxed flick.

BOOM! A loud explosion echoed through the quiet valley, and a plume of smoke rose up. The small patch of woods was instantly cleared into an open space. Once the smoke dissipated, Roland used the fallen trees to build a simple shelter on the clearing, laying down dry grass inside to serve as a temporary living space.

His stomach gave a hungry growl. Roland rubbed his belly, suddenly realizing he hadn't eaten for a long time.

"Heh, I still need to find some food. This planet is very rich in resources; there should be plenty of delicious things."

With his survival temporarily secured, it was time to treat himself. A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he thought of the wild game from his past life, and he couldn't help but drool.

Aside from the joy of combat, a Saiyan's lifelong passion was fine food, and Roland was no exception.

Since he couldn't sense ki like the people of Earth, Roland reactivated his detector to specifically hunt for beasts with a certain level of energy. Such beasts were usually particularly fragrant and rich in nutrients. After a few electronic beeps, the detector picked up an energy source with a battle power of 120 about 15 kilometers to the east—neither too strong nor too weak, perfect as a food source.

Having confirmed his target, Roland zoomed toward the east with a whoosh.

About a few minutes later, he discovered the energy source by a water pool: it was a male lion nearly twenty meters long.

"At this size, I can have a good meal."

Roland smiled; he didn't think much of a beast with 120 battle power.

"ROAR—"

The lion was lying by the pool. Upon spotting Roland, it let out an angry roar, seemingly defending its territory. The roar echoed across the wilderness, instantly scaring off many nearby beasts, and the birds drinking at the pool took flight in a panic.

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