The giant mammoth was over ten meters long and about seven meters tall. If the tribesmen were eating it, it would probably take several hundred adults just to finish it.
But for a Saiyan, that was nothing. A piece of cake.
"Aw! Roar! Roar!" The warriors from all the tribes circled the two of them, then let out excited roars.
Axis waved at the warriors in the tribe, greeting them.
"I think our great Wolf King is sure to win this time," one of the tribesmen said.
"I think the Wolf King will still lose. Don't underestimate Axis—I've never seen a kid more terrifying than him!" Only those who had seen Axis eat knew how terrifying his appetite was.
"Just watch! The great Wolf King will definitely win."
Soon, Axis and Leman Russ reached the enormous roasted mammoth. Looking at the glistening, golden-brown beast before him, Axis's mouth began to water.
This planet was crawling with all kinds of giant monsters. At least the Saiyans would never have to worry about food here!
"How about we make a wager?" Axis asked Leman Russ, his eyes darting around.
"What kind of wager?"
"Every time you say that if you win, I have to call you Father, but I never get anything out of it. That's not fair to me.
"So I want us to put something up as a wager. From now on, whenever you challenge me, you have to offer a prize, or I won't accept." Axis spoke up.
"Hahaha! You've got a point. So, my little Wolf Cub, what kind of gift do you want?" Leman Russ asked with a laugh.
"How about this? I'm gradually getting used to this planet's environment, so starting tomorrow, you can be my sparring partner." Axis narrowed his eyes.
A Saiyan would grow stronger faster with a sparring partner, and his adoptive father—who had picked him up—was perfect for the job.
He was already six, and his bones had stabilized. He could start doing some basic combat training.
His adoptive father was strong. In one year, Axis's combat power had risen by 50 points.
Meanwhile, his adoptive father's combat power had climbed to over 1,700—a full-fledged high-combat-power mutant.
"No problem. I accept." Leman Russ smiled at Axis and agreed.
He wanted to learn how to fight at such a young age? That really was his little Wolf Cub.
Leman Russ was also curious to see how strong the boy was now. He wondered if Axis could compare to him at the same age.
Axis nodded, then went with Leman Russ to the huge platter of roasted meat.
"Ready, go!" one of the tribesmen shouted.
The two of them sprang into action. Leman Russ frantically stuffed roasted meat into his mouth.
This time, he'd show the boy what he could do. He'd been starving for three days, and his stomach had been growling for ages!
He could eat at least twice as much as usual now!
As Leman Russ battled the roast with gusto, the tribesmen nearby stared in astonishment.
"How is this possible?"
"Th-this kid—is he really human?"
Hearing them, Leman Russ looked up and saw a sight that stunned him.
Axis had thrown himself onto the mammoth and opened his mouth wide, devouring it at a frantic pace.
It was as if he weren't eating roasted meat at all, but air. In an instant, he had polished off one of the mammoth's legs.
And he showed no sign of stopping.
"Damn brat!" Leman Russ could no longer afford to watch. He frantically stuffed food into his mouth, swallowing it without even chewing.
An hour later, Axis contentedly patted his round belly and sat among the mammoth's enormous skeleton.
Leman Russ had eaten one leg and a basin of meat. Axis had eaten everything else. He was only about one-tenth full after today's meal!
Axis turned to look at his adoptive father, Leman Russ, who had already eaten himself sick.
He couldn't even sit up straight. He had to sit on a chair with his legs spread, occasionally making retching motions with his mouth. He had clearly reached his limit, with food lodged in his throat.
Even his eyes had grown clear and unfocused, as if he were wondering who he was, where he was, and what he was doing.
"Quite a mess, huh? Looks like I won!" Axis said with a grin, walking over and crouching beside him.
"Just you wait, brat! Ugh!
"I'll beat you one day, but a promise is a promise. I'll spar with you from now on." Leman Russ spat out some of the excess food in his throat, took a few breaths, and said.
The boy really was a monster! His body was tough enough to let him eat more than three times his usual amount, and even that had left him painfully stuffed!
Meanwhile, the boy looked completely fine. It was a serious blow to Leman Russ's pride.
"Then it's settled. Take the day off today!
"You don't look like you're in any shape to do much. You can barely walk!" Axis said, looking smug.
"Damn it, you little brat!" Leman Russ roared, glaring at him.
This was so infuriating! Just you wait, brat!
Tomorrow, I'll put you through your paces.
Early the next morning, Leman Russ, fully recovered, took Axis to a field of ice. He had chosen it especially as their Training Ground.
"How are we going to train?" Axis asked, rolling his shoulders and legs before practicing a few jumps.
"The best training is a spar, obviously. That's what you said, isn't it? Come at me." Leman Russ casually tossed his cloak to the ground and beckoned Axis with a finger.
"Then don't blame me! Take this!" Axis's gaze instantly sharpened. His body sprang forward like a leopard as he charged straight at Leman Russ.
Axis's gaze suddenly sharpened like a blade, as if it could slice through the air. He lowered his body slightly and tensed his muscles like a drawn bow, poised to strike.
The next moment, his foot slammed into the ground. Fine cracks spread across the ice beneath him, and he shot forward like an arrow, the wind roaring around him as he charged at Leman Russ.
"Take this!" Axis barked. His right leg whipped out like a lash, aimed straight at Leman Russ's face with a sharp whoosh.
The kick was as fast as lightning and packed a tremendous force, as if it could tear the very air apart.
Leman Russ remained composed. He simply raised his left hand, and his palm blocked the blow like an iron wall.
The instant fist and foot collided, a visible shockwave erupted between them. The surrounding ice shattered, shards flying everywhere as the air filled with a chill.
Axis used the impact to retreat, lightly tapping the ice with his toes. His body sprang into the air as nimbly as a swallow. He spun, raised his right leg high, and brought it down on Leman Russ's head with the force of a thunderbolt.
The blow came down like a mountain, its force astonishing.
Yet Leman Russ still used just one hand. His palm caught the kick like an iron clamp, and his body didn't budge an inch. Axis's attack had hit a solid wall and done nothing.
"Good speed, but not enough power." Leman Russ smiled faintly, his tone carrying a hint of praise and a touch of teasing.
A flash of defiance crossed Axis's eyes. The instant he landed, he launched a barrage of attacks.
His fists rained down on Leman Russ, each strike carrying tremendous force. His punches roared through the air, as if they could tear it apart.
Leman Russ still used only one hand. His palm darted through the air like a phantom, easily catching every punch Axis threw.
When fist met palm, each collision rang out with a muffled thud and sent visible waves of air rippling outward. The ice all around them cracked, and shards flew in every direction.
Axis's attacks grew more and more ferocious. At last, he swept out with a low kick, carving a deep furrow through the ice with the force of his leg.
But Leman Russ simply leaped lightly out of the way. He landed as steady as a mountain. The gap between them was enormous.
"Not bad, kid! That's got some real power behind it." A hint of approval flashed in Leman Russ's eyes.
Axis panted, fine beads of sweat already forming on his forehead. His fists tingled, but the fighting spirit in his eyes burned brighter than ever. The Saiyan instinct for battle was awakening, and he was incredibly excited.
"Again!" Axis growled, charging forward once more. His figure blurred across the ice, his fists whistling through the air as if he meant to crush everything in his path.
Leman Russ remained calm, his palm blocking every blow Axis landed.
Their battle whipped up a gale across the ice. Shards of ice and snowflakes swirled through the air like a raging snowstorm.
The fight had only just begun.
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