>>5441090“That's your call, not mine.” you <span class="mu-i">think</span> out to him, the Namekian flinching as your voice seemingly appears in his head. “Up to you.”
He gives you a shallow nod, turning back to Kazuma and drops down to the ground in front of him. He then holds out his right hand, the young man looking down to it curiously. You can almost see the thoughts running through his head as he sizes up the warrior, then takes the green hand offered to him. Nail's left eye twitches a bit, a small frown forming on his face as his eyes narrow. But then he releases Kazuma, glancing back over to you as if re-evaluating you then taking back off into the air.
“Very well. Everyone follow me.” Nail says, taking off back towards that strange powerlevel. You follow him, your family and Kazuma's team all following behind. You fly up level with the warrior, opening up a mental like to him once more.
“What was that about?” you ask him, curious.
“That guy. He's not like you and your family.” he replies after a moment, also telepathically. “That man has no honor.”
“He's a mercenary.” you reply simply, the Namekian nodding once to you.
“Ah. But I wonder what he's after?” Nail wonders, you having no idea. With the Dragon Balls used, they'll be deactivated for a year. You have no way to know what else he's after, but then have an idea.
“Maybe he's heard of some technique your elder has. After all, he's been copying many of my son's techniques thanks to that wish he got granted.” you say, the warrior's eyes widening a bit. But then for the rest of the trip he's silent, ending the mental connection as he thinks over the possibilities. The rest of the trip is silent, the Namekian leading you all to a rather oddly-placed house. It sits atop a large, pillar-like mountain, looking down upon a wide expanse of the planet on a day with clear skies like these. Kazuma whistles as he lands beside you all, looking out over the planet.
“Man, those books really don't do this view justice.” he says, Nail immediately turning towards him. But you can't say anything about his reaction, as you ALL turn towards the young man. Who seems to realize everyone's looking at him while his back's turned, looking quite nervous.
“What did you say?” Nail asks him, voice deadly serious as he glares down at the shorter man. Who gulps, clearly fighting down his sudden panic as he tries to think through what to say. But before anyone can do anything, a new, unfamiliar voice calls out through the open door.
“Nail. Please send him in first. The warrior who saved our planet. I would have words with him and him alone first.”
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