Nightmare Mode (Dragon Ball Z Gamer SI)

Save The Earth Arc I (8)

Game

Thoughts

"Speech"

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"What?" Gray couldn't help the word slip out of his mouth at King Vegeta's words.

Did he just ask me if I wanted to kill Frieza? Am I hallucinating right now? Am I dreaming?

Gray hastily controlled his emotion, trying to keep his face as blank as possible.

Ok, Gray, think. I definitely plan to kill Frieza eventually and take his empire, but why the hell would King Vegeta of all people ask me this? Why is he even speaking to me in the first place?

"Did you not hear me, kid? You're young, but you should know better than to ignore me." King Vegeta growled at Gray's momentary silence. Gray felt a pressure press down on his shoulders, and he suddenly found himself struggling to hold his head high.

If I tell the truth and this is some kind of test, I'm done for. Saying I want to kill our galactic overlord is a surefire way to die young. I'll just lie to be safe.

"Ah, sorry, of course I would never even think of going against Lord Frie-" Gray started, but was cut off by the girl standing next to him.

"He intends to go against Frieza in the future, father." Celia interrupted. Gray's head snapped in her direction, his whole body tensing, but he didn't have the chance to say anything.

"His emotions toward Frieza?" King Vegeta asked. His focus was solely on Celia.

"He hates him," Celia responded.

"Towards me?" He asked with narrowed eyes.

"Begrudging respect."

What the hell is going on? Did they forget I'm standing right here or something?

"Good enough. If those feelings change, you'll be responsible for dealing with him." King Vegeta said, turning his focus toward Raditz.

"Of course, My King," Raditz responded with an arrogant grin.

Gray's eyes bored into the side of Celia's head, hoping for some explanation of what was going on. She glanced at him with her eyes, her head still turned toward the King, and nodded slightly, "Father, before we speak any further, I think it would be wise if I explained some things to Gray."

King Vegeta waved his hand dismissively, "Unimportant. You can tell him however much you deem fit to share later. You won't waste my time."

"Of course, Father. However, I also think it would be wise if I gave you the report about my mission before we discuss this any further. Raditz and Gray should step out while I do since some of the information might be... significant." Celia said, leaving Gray even more confused. King Vegeta narrowed his eyes once again at Celila, looking like he wanted to refuse, but responded after a moment of silence.

"Fine. I expect this to be good. Leave us." King Vegeta said, gesturing to Raditz.

Raditz's eye twitched, glaring slightly at Celia. He turned around, placing a hand on Gray's shoulder, and pushing him slightly towards the door they entered through. As they walked toward the door, Celia's voice rang out throughout the chamber one more time, "No offense, of course, Raditz, Gray. I trust both of you, but this is something that needs to stay between our family. Maybe you can start briefing Gray about what's going on so no more of Father's time will be spent on it, Raditz?"