"Greetings, Lord Zeno, Grand Minister!"
Their booming voices rang out in unison.
These were the highest-ranking gods in their respective universes, each wielding enormous influence in his own universe.
Yet before Zeno, they could only humble themselves like mortals.
The Grand Minister smiled at everyone. After confirming that some had yet to arrive, he said, "Everyone, please raise your heads. Let us wait a moment for Universe 8."
"Yes, stand up!"
"Up you get!"
Hearing the voices that followed the Grand Minister's words, all the gods froze, then raised their heads.
Then, aside from Beerus and the others from Universe 7, everyone was stunned.
Two Zenos had appeared before them.
"Wh-what's going on? Why are there two Lord Zenos?"
"What's happening?"
Champa guessed at some of what had happened and turned to Beerus. "Beerus, is this the work of someone from your universe?!"
"Beerus?"
Champa's words immediately prompted the other Gods of Destruction to shoot hostile looks at Beerus.
Among the twelve Gods of Destruction, Beerus had a poor reputation. He was a notorious "bad boy."
Beerus had caused plenty of trouble in the past, so upon hearing Champa's words, the other Gods of Destruction immediately assumed that the appearance of two Zenos was probably another mess Beerus had made.
However, since this involved Zeno, they dared not voice their thoughts.
Just then, the Grand Minister's gaze fell on the group from Universe 11.
"Oh, Mr. Belmod."
"Yes!" the God of Destruction of Universe 11 immediately replied.
He was a God of Destruction who looked much like a clown.
"Who is that behind you?"
"Grand Minister, his name is Toppo. He is our Universe 11's God of Destruction candidate. I've actually been considering retirement lately, and he is undergoing training as my prospective successor, so I brought him along to