Hanasia, Queen of the Saiyans

3.25 Interworldly Politics

— Cool, we're going to be working together!

— Yes, but I am still your superior, Brie, so you'll have to behave.

— Watch it, Missie. If I see you abusing your power, don't expect me to pay you coffees anymore. Then you'll die of thirst.

— Abricota Prunus Armeniaca Rosidae Plantae, is that bribery I hear?! These threats will not go unchecked. Know that that you're just about this close from termination, and that you will end up jobless, on the street and alcoholic, needing to snatch old bars of katchin from public bathrooms to sell them on the black market to feed your addiction to crack.

— That's out of the question. I'll sleep with the dealer to get my crack free of charge.

— Fancy that.

— I'll still be stealing bars of katchin, though, so I can beat you with it in a dark alley, during a night of full moon, to exact my revenge. I'll steal your keys and go to your appartment to get all your left shoes! Then, I'll start a black market for one-legged persons.

— I can only comply... It would be too immoral for you to start a market for one-legged people.

A little farther into the exchange, the last few members of the meeting had arrived and it could finally begin.

— We have gathered here to discuss a crisis the likes of which we have never been faced with before. For centuries we have remained under the Frost Empire's radar and have only established short-lived communications with rebels, but our presence is now known to them. On the other hand, thanks to the Saiyans, or rather one of them, we have become the most powerful force in the universe to oppose the Demons. We must now determine what is the best approach to take in dealing with them now.

It was the president who had spoken. Formerly elected, he had governed over the Tsufuls for 17 years and represented the government.

Do note, dear readers, that we will not list all those present that no one really cares about. So as to facilitate comprehension, they will be referred to by their role or function.

— We are 49 gathered here, physically or virtually, he continued. I will only refer to those of greater relevance. I represent the state and its budget. Xxx of the polls represents the general opinion of the Tsuful people. Yyy of Saiyan studies represents the public opinion of the aforementioned people. Ms. Chiin-Lee of the Millennial Saiyan project represents the "Millennial" Saiyan who killed the Frost Demon Chilled. Next, we have non-Tsuful guests. Zzz on this screen here represents the rebellion against the Frost Empire. Aaa here is an expert who will tell us how the Demons will react. The conversation from their end and to us will be filtered by a translator. Please speak distinctly and refrain from using Tsuful expressions, cynicism or strong undertones.

The president swallowed before resuming.

— To begin, we're going to share our intel on certain facts and answer a few questions. First question; Is Chilled really dead? Yes, he is. Next, is the Empire aware of this? Yes, they saw everything through video, including the battle. The Emperor reacted strongly but is yet to take any action. He is currently gathering his sons. Aaa will give us an update on the Demons.

— Greetings. The Demons were five in number. The Emperor, Blizzard, is the father. He hasn't moved from his armchair for years, until he saw the video. He might be able to battle, but we are doubtful. Next are his four sons. In order of age starting with the oldest, Frosty, Snower, Chilled and Ice Kurima. The oldest is most likely the strongest of them. Now in regards to their strength...

The Demon specialist paused for a second then continued on: it may be a secret, but the Demons can transform, greatly increasing their strength. Each have one or many additional appearances, and we don't know the exact number for each of them. This implies that the level of power we know of likely isn't their full strength.