In the pitch-black void of space, dotted with starlight, a flicker of fire appeared.
As time passed, that flicker continued to expand, soon turning into an intense blaze.
The blinding light did not make Eliza close her eyes. Instead, it bathed her entire body in golden radiance.
Cooler's spaceship soon stopped in front of Eliza. As its hatch opened, a figure slowly floated out.
He had a form similar to Frieza's third transformation, though his physique and facial features differed somewhat. He looked more imposing and composed.
Eliza had long seen Cooler's holographic photograph, so she naturally knew who this person was.
Cooler had long kept an eye on Musli Planet and Son Gohan, so he naturally knew who this red-haired woman was as well.
Cooler glanced around and spotted a small Musli Empire colonial satellite not far away. Looking at Eliza, he raised a hand and pointed toward the planet, his meaning obvious.
Eliza did not refuse. She and Cooler descended onto that small colony planet at the same time.
Knowing that Cooler was coming, the planet's few residents had long since departed by spaceship, leaving behind nothing but silent, lifeless buildings.
"You're Eliza, right?"
A smile appeared on Cooler's face. "I greatly admire your powerful talent. I happen to be lacking someone as capable as you. If you're willing to join me, I'll grant you a position second only to myself, above all others. What do you say?"
Though his words sounded sincere, they carried a faint air of superiority.
Eliza also knew that if she agreed now, her value was more than enough to earn the position he promised.
But that was simply impossible.
"Cooler, there's no need to say any more. You should understand why I'm here today," Eliza replied coldly.
"Ah, why must you insist