I've Grown Up

"Tch, what a nuisance!" Kashius snorted, then turned back to look at his wife. "So, did you understand what I said?"

"Yeah, yeah, I got it..." Android 18 agreed verbally, but her lips were pursed. Clearly, she intended to go along with Kashius on the surface while looking for a chance to slip away.

Kashius froze for a moment at her words. Then, as naturally as could be, he shielded Android 18 behind him and asked in a low voice, "Then what exactly are you people planning by coming here?"

Kashius's voice was deep and slightly hoarse, yet the sharp edge contained in his tone was impossible to conceal.

"Heh heh heh..."

Amid cruel, sinister sneers, more than a dozen figures slowly emerged from the spark-filled surroundings, each of them grinning viciously at Kashius.

"Hey, Champa! Universe 9, Universe 6—you guys are going too far! Is there really any need to gang up on him like this?" Beerus roared from the spectator stands. "Hey, Universe 7, hurry up and help! Kashius is getting jumped!"

Beside him, Gine narrowed her eyes slightly and said softly, "Lord Beerus, please calm down."

Though her voice was gentle, the cold glints continuously flashing from her narrowed eyes told everyone nearby that her mood was on the verge of erupting like a volcano.

Beerus paused, then calmed down. Folding his arms, he narrowed his eyes and silently watched the brawl about to erupt in the arena.

"Hahaha, Beerus, are you finally despairing? Hahahaha!" Champa mocked him without restraint, showing no mercy despite being Beerus's brother.

Elsewhere, Universe 9's Supreme Kai was laughing loudly as well. That piercing laughter seemed to declare that Universe 9 had already secured the final victory.

On the arena stage, Kashius stepped forward several paces, rolling his shoulders and arms as