"And there's more good news!"
"What good news?"
Marcarita did not keep him in suspense and said directly, "The message from the Grand Minister mentioned that, because there are so many participating worlds and contestants, the early stages of this Super Dimensional Space-Time Martial Arts Tournament will not consist of one-on-one sparring matches. However, as long as you place in the rankings, even the worst rank will come with extremely generous rewards."
Generous rewards?
A blazing gleam burst from Belmod's eyes. Gods of destruction were not without desires. Becoming stronger, Eternity, breaking free from the life-and-death bond with the Supreme Kais—these were all things they longed for.
Having witnessed Baros's former status, once equal to Zeno's supreme standing, he eagerly anticipated what kind of generous rewards Lord Baros from that other spacetime would offer.
"Lord Belmod, you must do your best. I heard that the worst reward this time is Dragon Balls capable of granting wishes. Slightly better rankings will allow Gods of destruction to advance into Angels, and Angels to advance into Overlords. You might even become the supreme ruler of an era Universe, as sacred and exalted as Lord Zeno himself."
As Marcarita spoke, her phoenix eyes filled with excitement and yearning as well. Advancing to the Dominion Level, comparable to the Grand Minister, or even becoming Era Supreme like Zeno and ruling an era Universe alone as its supreme ruler.
Such generous rewards were tempting enough for an Angel like her.
Even her father, the Grand Minister, had found it impossible to remain calm when he first heard Gohan speak of them at Zeno's Palace.
"Gulp!"
Belmod swallowed hard, yet his mouth still felt unbearably dry. Disbelief, blazing heat, and madness flickered in his eyes. "Marcarita, is what you said true? As long as I achieve a