>>6121887“Yeah, let's go.” you say, knowing Freeza has more to tell you. You don't know why he doesn't want to say so here, in front of your wife, but you respect his wishes. You and Meloka share a look, your wife understanding and hugging you a moment. It feels good to hold her with both hands, that you didn't permanently lose one to that imperfect version of Cell, then as one you both separate. Raising her right hand to her forehead, teleporting away. Leaving the Cold treasure vault behind as she returns home, leaving you and Freeza alone. “You ready?”
“Ready.” he replies, taking a deep breath before sighing out. “Thank you, Karn.”
“For what?” you ask, confused. To which he turns to you, expression serious albeit a bit... Sad? Pensive? “You okay?”
“Yes. Well...” he says immediately, then relents a bit. “Once again you have saved my life. That monster, Mira. I... I couldn't stop him. Even with the power of that demonic seal, I couldn't beat him.”
“Don't get too down over it, I couldn't take him either.” you reply, Freeza shaking his head.
“No. I saw you fighting him. Had you both of your arms then, you would have been winning. Your skill, your power, technique, all of it. Even your composure, you have surpassed me in every way, Karn. You've left me behind.” he says, you going quiet and simply listening as he talks. Now with an almost sad smile on his face. “I remember when you were nothing to even my first form, and look at you now. Even with everything I've got, you have surpassed me. Heh. Seems my father was right, about that part at least. From the first time you transformed, he feared you would surpass us. And here you are.”
“Well, once you start training under Whis, you'll catch up to me soon enough. Meloka told me a bit of what he put her through in her time there, if you can survive it too I'm sure you'll come out stronger than ever.” you tell him, Freeza putting a hand to his chin. “I know once you start down this path, you'll catch me soon enough. I can't wait to see just how strong Whis' training makes you. Maybe that's what you need to unlock your next form?”
“It could be. It could be...” Freeza tells you, looking more relieved now as he sighs then smiles. “Now, how about we go back and rejoin the others?”
“Sounds good.” you reply, the two of you making your way back towards the entrance. Leaving the vault and the battle that happened here behind.
-Saiyan Conqueror Quest 226 paused-
