>>5419913“As much as having you back would boost ratings, that's not what I'm reaching out to you for.” you tell him, getting down to business. You know that he was a very straightforward man, one who didn't appreciate small talk when annoyed. “I'm reaching out to warn you. The newest former champion is now headed your way, coming for you and your belt.”
“You're still doing that nonsense?” he asks, again projecting a sigh through the telepathic link. “So, that's who it is then.”
“Wait, what?” you ask him, confused. “Who what is?”
“I've sensed a powerful warrior approaching my home for the last few days.” Soba tells you, your eyes widening. She's still several days away, he could sense her approach from that far away? Seems his senses at least are as sharp as ever. “So, this is one of yours?”
“Formerly one of mine, and one of the longest reigning champions.” you tell him, trying to give him the scope of what's headed to his world. “And she's not just any normal Saiyan. She is not only a Super Saiyan, but she is the eldest daughter of General Karn, the Dragon of New Salda.”
“Who?” Soba asks, and from his tone you're certain he doesn't recognize the name. “And I'm not familiar with these “Saiyans.” Another race of so-called warriors?”
“Their people are the strongest fighters in the entire PTO, aside from the Cold Clan themselves.” you tell him. “Karn in particular is the most dangerous of their kind. He's murdered the demon Trigon, two Covenant Arbiters, destroyed at least two recorded inhabited worlds, and from what we gathered in the Siege of New Salda alone he ended more than a billion Covenant soldiers by himself.”
“I see. This Karn is quite the powerful being.” Soba answers, seemingly mildly interested. “And I take it she takes after him?”
“In some ways. She's more naive and childish than he is, having played to the crowds here for years now. But she's still stronger than Lord Freeza's reported maximum powerlevel of 120 million from a decade ago. Do NOT underestimate her.” you caution him seriously, yet get the feeling he's not particularly worried. “And even worse, should you kill her, her father might come after you and end both you and your entire race. Your people wouldn't be the first he's genocided, for a lot less too.”
“Thank you for the warning, old friend.” Soba <span class="mu-i">thinks</span> to you, but you can tell he isn't persuaded. “But I'll handle this my way. Farewell, Vox.”
He then ends the mental link, you opening your eyes to see Tanya looking at you with an unreadable expression. Wordlessly she hands you the tablet back, then stands before you as if she heard everything and is only waiting for your next orders.
