Reporting the Truth

While Gaino was rallying morale at the Demon Sacrifice Cave, Vados and Champa had already returned to All Universe. The Dragon Envoy also returned to the Dragon God Realm with Star Dragon One.

The moment Vados and Champa returned to All Universe, they flew at top speed toward Grand Zeno's Palace.

At the main entrance of Grand Zeno's Palace, the Grand Minister had long been waiting.

Seeing the Grand Minister, Vados and Champa quickly landed before him and said, "Vados and Champa pay their respects to Lord Grand Minister."

The Grand Minister said calmly, "You must be weary from your journey. You have worked hard. Lord Grand Zeno is waiting to see you inside the palace, so come with me."

"Yes, Lord Grand Minister," Vados and Champa replied in unison.

Vados and Champa followed the Grand Minister step by step toward the central hall of Grand Zeno's Palace. After about a minute, they finally arrived before Grand Zeno.

The Grand Minister spoke first. "Lord Grand Zeno, Vados and Champa have returned from the Time Universe."

Grand Zeno was seated upon his throne. On either side of him stood his guards, tall and slender, with something like an "antenna" growing from the tops of their heads. They stood rigidly at his sides, protecting his safety.

Grand Zeno hummed in acknowledgment before asking, "What did you gain from this trip to the Time Universe?"

Vados said, "Reporting to Lord Grand Zeno, Lord Champa and I gained a great deal from this journey to the Time Universe."

"Oh? Then tell me exactly how great those gains were."

Vados continued, "Lord Grand Zeno, strictly speaking, the candidate Time Destroyer God from the Time Universe's martial arts tournament is a warrior from All Universe."

Hearing this, the Grand Minister said, "What? A warrior from All