With his hands behind his back and a smile on his face, the Grand Minister looked at Son Gohan and said:
"Mr. Gohan, you truly astonish me. It has only been a few years, yet your strength has undergone an incredible transformation. Truly remarkable."
Son Gohan felt a little embarrassed by the praise. "Uh, you're too kind, Grand Minister."
"Hehe, no need to be modest. It really is a remarkable achievement."
Son Gohan smiled.
The Grand Minister glanced at Beerus again before answering his earlier question. "Yes, His Majesty Zeno has something he wishes to discuss with Mr. Son Gohan."
"What? H-His Majesty Zeno wants something with this kid?" Beerus's eyes went wide, and he jumped in fright.
The Grand Minister nodded with a smile. "Indeed."
Son Gohan was a little taken aback as well.
Egg wanted to see me? What for? Surely he hadn't missed me?
He actually hadn't had much contact with the little brat who could erase a universe with a wave of his hand.
Their last meeting had been during the Tournament of Power.
Son Gohan had given him two Transformers toys back then.
The Grand Minister said, "Mr. Gohan, do you have time now? Please accompany me to Zeno's Palace."
Son Gohan came back to his senses. "Yes, of course."
He didn't know what this was about, and he was rather curious himself.
In any case, he would find out once he met Zeno.
"Very good." The Grand Minister nodded.
"Whis, Beerus, you two should come to Zeno's Palace as well."
"Of course," they both agreed.
But Beerus was deeply uneasy. He didn't want to see Zeno at all.
Of everyone in the universe, Zeno was unquestionably the one he feared most.
Every meeting put him under immense pressure, leaving him afraid to even breathe