>>6117237“Another?” you wonder to yourself, but instead of speaking your confusion keep your silence. Now isn't the time to leap to assumptions or make wild guesses, but to listen in. After all, Cooler's probably playing at something bringing you here for this, when it seems that your involvement wasn't exactly necessary.
“Right then, I suppose we should get right to this business first then.” King Cold says, you turning as he gestures to Freeza. “I believe you have something you wish to request of Whis, son?”
“Y-Yes.” Freeza says, uncertainly giving you a sideways glance before taking a deep breath, sighing out and rising to his feet. Placing one hand on his chest, he addresses Whis directly. “Whis, I would be honored if you would consider me for the role of Candidate Destroyer.”
“Wait, Freeza? Really?” you think to yourself, watching this surprising twist play out. Whis raises a single finger to his chin, 'hrmm'ing to himself.
“I'm not so sure. I don't know if you have what it takes.” Whis finally answers after a minute. “I believe that you are too weak to take on the role of Destroyer.”
“As I am now, yes. I am far too weak. Both in body and spirit.” Freeza says without hesitation, ascending to his Golden form in a flash, looking down at his hand. “Even with the strongest power of my race, the might of my grandfather, I continue to fall further behind those whose power came after. My friend, my brother, and now even some of my friend's children have begun surpassing my strength. I had once believed, arrogantly, that I could ascend up this mountain on my own. But the further others climb past me, the more I realize I cannot do so on my own. Which is why I humbly ask you to take up role as my mentor. I have seen what you can do for others, and ask you do the same for me.”
Silence hangs in the room, Freeza's gaze now meeting the attendant's. You had no idea that he was that upset you have surpassed him, that he would actually ask for help like this. You then sense his focus on you, yet his gaze remains unwaveringly focused on Whis.
“Hrmm. Well well, for you to bend that pride of yours enough to ask for help was quite the surprise. But do you truly seek to be a Destroyer? Or are you only attempting to use me to obtain greater power?” Whis asks, his voice turning low and dangerous with the final few words. The air feels icy and leaden, no one daring to make so much noise as to breathe. But Freeza remains resolute, unflinching under the attendant's gaze.
“This is not the only reason I seek to become a Destroyer. Our universe, the seventh, is currently, well... Mismanaged.” Freeza says, Whis raising a brow as Freeza continues to speak. “The current divinity, both your master and that lowlife Shin are inadequate at performing the duties of their office. And I, we, all believe that it is time to begin changing that.”
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