Gowasu was at a loss for words.
He had never imagined that Zamasu could hide his true nature so flawlessly.
"Hmph! If you ever take in another disciple like that, I won't let you off so easily!"
After saying that, Rumsshi quickly moved in front of Gran and lowered his posture.
"Gran... I owe you an apology. If I had known what filthy thoughts that brat was hiding, I would never have stood in your way."
As he spoke, he could almost feel the pain returning to the body that had only just been healed.
Damn it!
Ever since Beerus had beaten him twice, he'd started training seriously.
Yet after all that effort, he still couldn't even withstand Gran's aura.
It was the greatest humiliation of his life.
Still...
Rumsshi understood that Gran had shown mercy earlier.
Otherwise, he would have ended up just like Quitela.
The power of an Angel...
It was truly...
Terrifying.
"Hmph. If Gran hadn't told us that brat would eventually assassinate every Supreme Kai in secret, do you really think we'd have bothered interfering in Universe 10's affairs?"
It was the Old Supreme Kai who spoke.
Gran didn't even acknowledge Rumsshi's apology.
"..."
Under normal circumstances, if a Supreme Kai dared speak to him like that, Rumsshi would have taught him a painful lesson.
But the old man had Gran standing behind him.
Combined with the fact that they were clearly in the wrong, Rumsshi could only remain silent.
Gowasu was no different.
With his head lowered in shame, his guilt only grew heavier.
"Let's go."
Now that the Zamasu incident had been settled, Gran had no interest in watching the two of them continue putting on appearances.
He simply waved at the Old Supreme Kai and the others.
"Coming."
The Old Supreme Kai couldn't resist cursing Gowasu and Rumsshi a few more times before finally flying back to Gran's side.
Watching his ancestor act so fearlessly, Shin couldn't help clicking his tongue.
But when he looked at Gran floating beside them, a smile naturally spread across his face.
The only reason they had dared storm Universe 10 so confidently...
...was because Gran was their unwavering support.
As for Beerus?
Well, he was also a support.
Just one who spent every day either sleeping after eating or eating after waking up.
As the Old Supreme Kai returned, Gran prepared to bring everyone back to Universe 7.
"Gran, wait."
A gentle voice suddenly called out.
Gran turned around.
It was Kusu.
"?"
The Old Supreme Kai, Shin, and Bulma exchanged puzzled glances.
None of them understood why she had stopped him.
"Wait here for a moment. I'll be right back."
Gran was equally curious, so he followed Kusu.
The two vanished from the starry sky.
Only Rumsshi, Gowasu, Primo, and the three from Universe 7 remained.
Neither Gowasu nor the others approached the Old Supreme Kai.
After all, the old man had just finished scolding them thoroughly.
They had no desire to walk over and receive another lecture.
"Lord Rumsshi..."
Gowasu stared at the place where Gran had disappeared, still shaken.
"When I stood in front of Zamasu earlier... Gran truly intended to kill me."
Rumsshi turned toward him.
Zamasu's death had already left Gowasu looking exhausted.
Now his aged face was filled with lingering fear.
"I know."
Rumsshi sighed helplessly.
"I felt his killing intent as well. He genuinely intended to kill both of us."
"Lord Rumsshi... Gran has become too powerful. His existence has already upset the balance."
"The balance may have shifted, but he hasn't broken the rules."
Rumsshi continued with another sigh.
"Just like Quitela. Quitela had the right to kill Gran, and Gran had the right to kill Quitela."
"The same goes for you Supreme Kais."
"Ordinary Gods of Destruction might hesitate to attack you..."
"But Gran is different."
"He always acts within the rules established by Lord Zeno."
"So..."
"Stay away from Universe 7 from now on."
"...Understood."
On a peaceful planet within Universe 10...
The world was filled with emerald mountains, crystal-clear waters, fragrant flowers, and cheerful birdsong.
It was an exceptionally beautiful place.
Beside a tranquil lake stood a petite little girl...
...and a handsome young man.
"Miss Kusu, what is it?"
Gran had already returned to his normal form as he looked toward her.
Kusu's silver hair was braided neatly behind her.
With her round face, she looked both adorably youthful and strangely mature at the same time.
"Thank you..."
"...for sparing Lord Gowasu and Lord Rumsshi."
She smiled gratefully.
According to the laws of the Multiverse established by Lord Zeno...
If Gran had truly decided to kill those two, even she would have been unable to intervene.
"It wasn't some irreconcilable grudge."
"It was only natural to let them live."
"You don't need to thank me so seriously, Miss Kusu."
"Really?"
Kusu couldn't help laughing.
From everything she'd witnessed...
Gran was someone who acted exactly as he pleased.
Both Gowasu and Rumsshi had openly displayed killing intent toward him earlier.
Yet now he answered so modestly.
Interesting.
"In any case... thank you."
"Otherwise, I would have fallen into dormancy along with them."
She gently swayed her head before blinking playfully.
"The outside world is far too wonderful."
"I don't want to spend my days sleeping like Lord Beerus."
"Hahaha!"
Gran burst into laughter.
He simply couldn't help it after hearing her evaluation of Beerus.
"All right."
"The truth is..."
"I spared them because I didn't want Miss Kusu to fall asleep."
"Oh?"
"And why is that?"
"Have you forgotten?"
"When Whis and Vados fought in the World of Void all those years ago..."
"You were the one who projected the battle for me."
"Without your help, I never would have been able to witness a fight between Angels."
Of course...
There was another reason.
Kusu was the Grand Priest's eldest daughter.
Maintaining a good relationship with someone like her could only benefit him in the future.
"So that's why."
Kusu nodded as the memory returned.
Then she smoothly changed the subject.
"When are you planning to raise your Dimension to the Angel Realm?"
"...?"
Gran blinked in confusion.
"Your strength has already reached the level of an Angel."
"But your Dimension still hasn't."
"If you have the time..."
"...enter the Dimensional Tower and climb to the 110th floor."
"...What?"
Gran froze.
The Dimensional Tower had 120 floors.
When he reached the 100th floor, he had ascended into godhood.
Did that mean...
Reaching the 110th floor would make him a true Angel?
"It seems Whis and Vados never mentioned this to you."
"They didn't."
Gran shook his head.
He had been occupied with too many things lately.
Besides, Whis and Vados had only pointed him in the right direction.
Their advice had always been the same:
Focus on mastering the Rules first.
"When you reach the 110th floor..."
"...you'll truly enter the Angel Realm."
"And when you reach the 120th floor..."
"...you'll attain the genuine Grand Priest Realm."
"What about Zeno's Realm?"
Gran blurted out instinctively.
Kusu fell silent.
"..."
This guy really dares to dream big...
"The Zeno Realm can't be reached through the Dimensional Tower."
"You'll understand when the time comes."
"I see."
Gran nodded, unable to hide his disappointment.
For a moment...
Silence settled between them.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."
Gran made his intention to leave clear.
"Very well."
"Gran..."
"Become stronger as quickly as you can."
A trace of worry flashed across Kusu's bright eyes.
Before Gran could ask why, she added softly,
"If you ever run into trouble..."
"...or encounter something you don't understand..."
"...you can always come to me."
As soon as those words fell...
She disappeared from the lakeside.
Only Gran remained.
He frowned slightly, unable to fully understand what she had meant.
Could she be talking about the Demons?
He shook his head.
If that was the case, he wasn't particularly concerned anymore.
After all, he had already learned quite a bit about them.
"If you run into trouble or don't understand something, you can always come to me..."
Gran smiled to himself.
See?
This is exactly why it pays to stay on good terms with an Angel.
...
END OF CHAPTER
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