Tarble nodded at Vegeta and the others before examining the changes within his body.
“So this is…
a Super Saiyan?”
Feeling the endless surge of power flowing through him, he couldn’t help but sigh in amazement.
It felt as though every cell in his body had been awakened.
At that moment, all he wanted was to find someone to fight and unleash this overflowing power.
As expected of the Saiyan race.
Their desire for battle was truly etched into their very instincts.
Even someone like him, an ordinary young man from the modern era, couldn’t escape that influence.
After taking a moment to enjoy the feeling, Tarble returned to his normal form.
The instant he transformed back, the excitement and battle lust subsided, and his mind became calm again.
At that moment, two familiar lines of text appeared before his eyes.
[Congratulations to the host for breaking through the fourth dimension of Power Level.
Binding quota +1.]
[Please bind a qualified target as soon as possible to unlock higher cultivation multipliers.]
Reading those messages, a broad smile spread across Tarble’s face.
He couldn’t contain his excitement.
“I did it!”
Ever since arriving in this world, he had constantly felt pressured by his own lack of strength.
Now that he had finally become a Super Saiyan, he had taken a major step forward.
The constant tension weighing on him eased considerably.
Still, he understood one thing very clearly.
A Super Saiyan was only the beginning.
He needed to become much stronger.
By then, Vegeta and the others had already gathered around him.
“You really did it, Tarble,” Vegeta said sincerely.
His voice carried both admiration and a hint of envy.
If it had been any other Saiyan, Vegeta might have felt jealous.
But Tarble was his younger brother.
After living on Earth for so many years alongside Bulma, Kakarot, and the others, Vegeta had changed considerably.
Now, he valued his family more than anyone among the Z Fighters.
“Congratulations, Prince Tarble, on becoming a Super Saiyan!” Licks said enthusiastically.
He looked happier than if he had transformed himself.
Trunks grinned excitedly, “Congratulations, Uncle Tarble!
You really became a Super Saiyan!”
Dende also smiled, “Congratulations, Mr.
Tarble.
You’ve reached an entirely new level.”
Only Mr.
Popo remained silent, standing expressionlessly as always.
Tarble smiled and nodded, “Thank you, everyone.”
Just then, without any warning…
Vegeta attacked.
His figure vanished in a flash.
Before anyone could react, he appeared directly in front of Licks.
Without hesitation, he casually fired an energy blast.
Boom!
The attack struck Licks squarely in the chest.
“Argh!” Licks cried out in agony.
Bang!
His body crashed heavily onto the ground.
He coughed up two mouthfuls of bright red blood.
Intense pain spread throughout his body as his vision blurred.
Only a faint thread of consciousness remained.
His bloodshot eyes stared at Vegeta in confusion and disbelief.
Vegeta…
Why…?”
He had faithfully protected Tarble for decades.
He had never once neglected his duty.
So why…
Why did Vegeta want to kill him?
He had finally reached the point where he could become a Super Saiyan.
Why kill him now?
A wave of resentment filled his heart.
Everyone except Tarble was horrified by the sudden attack.
“Dad!” Trunks shouted in panic.
“Why did you attack Uncle Licks?
Why?!”
Dende looked equally shocked, “Mr.
Vegeta, why would you do that?”
Even Mr.
Popo, who rarely showed emotion, frowned and watched Vegeta carefully.
“Hmph.” Vegeta simply snorted.
He couldn’t be bothered explaining himself.
Instead, he looked at Dende.
“Dende.
Heal him.
If you’re any slower, he really will die.”
The moment Dende heard that, he immediately understood.
His pupils shrank.
His thoughts instantly returned to Planet Namek.
Back then, Vegeta had deliberately pushed himself to the brink of death before receiving healing in order to rapidly increase his power.
Suddenly, everything made sense.
So this is the favor he wanted from me…
Dende looked at Vegeta with a complicated expression.
“You really are insane.”
There was no time to waste.
After muttering that, he immediately knelt beside Licks and began healing him.
Less than five seconds later…
Licks was completely healed.
The instant he regained consciousness, he leaped to his feet.
Whoosh!
He glared at Vegeta.
His eyes were filled with caution, anger, and deep resentment.
“Why?!”
Gone was the respectful title of “Your Highness.”
For decades, he had faithfully obeyed King Vegeta’s orders and protected Tarble.
His closest friend, Tomato, had even sacrificed his life to save Tarble.
Despite everything, Licks had never abandoned his mission.
If not for him and Tomato, Tarble would have died countless times.
And yet…
Vegeta had just tried to kill him.
His heart had gone completely cold.
Vegeta met his furious gaze without changing his expression.
“Hmph.
Don’t you want to become a Super Saiyan as quickly as possible?
Take a good look at your current Power Level.
You should now meet the requirements for the transformation.”
Seeing that Licks still looked unconvinced, Vegeta turned toward Trunks.
“Trunks.
Then have him try transforming into a Super Saiyan.”
He folded his arms.
“We Saiyans have no need for warriors who are too weak.
Once you’re finished, hurry home and eat.
I’m not standing around here waiting on an empty stomach.”
After saying that, Vegeta glanced at Licks one last time.
Then he released his ki and shot into the sky.
Watching him leave, Tarble could only sigh helplessly.
He could have simply explained it beforehand.
Instead, he chose the one method guaranteed to cause a misunderstanding.
Typical Vegeta.
Even so, Tarble knew Vegeta had changed a great deal.
The Vegeta of the past might have simply killed Licks without a second thought.
At least this version still intended to save him afterward.
Now it was up to Tarble to smooth things over.
“Licks.
I think my brother had his reasons.
Why don’t you first do what he suggested and see whether your Power Level has increased?”
After reassuring Licks, Tarble turned toward Trunks, who was still standing there in shock.
“Trunks.
What are you waiting for?
Hurry up and check Uncle Licks’ Power Level.”
Trunks finally snapped out of his daze.
“Oh!
Right!
I’ll check it now!”
As Trunks prepared the scouter, Dende also stepped forward to explain Vegeta’s actions.
He had no desire to see conflict erupt among the Saiyans again.
The battle between Goku and Vegeta during the Majin Buu crisis was still fresh in his memory.
Even now, thinking about it sent a chill down his spine.
“Mr.
Licks,” Dende said gently, “I understand Mr.
Vegeta’s intentions.
He wasn’t trying to kill you.
He wanted to help you become stronger as quickly as possible.
Back on Planet Namek, when he faced the powerful Frieza, he used this same method to rapidly increase his own strength.
You Saiyans really are remarkable.
Recovering from the brink of death actually makes you significantly stronger.
And the increase is astonishing.”
In truth, even before Dende began explaining, Licks had already started carefully sensing the changes within his own body.
…
Author’s Note:
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High School DxD: Rias Gremory, the Phenex Bride
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