As time ticked by, the cold aura enveloping her body grew more intense.
After struggling internally for a long time, Princess Snake finally made her decision.
"I... I am willing to be your... pet…"
She said it almost with complete humiliation, feeling like she was on the verge of tears.
After all, she was the proud Princess Snake, and now she had fallen so low as to become someone else's pet!
But there was no other choice—the situation left her no option, and she didn't want to die.
Of course, despite feeling humiliated and resentful, Princess Snake found some consolation in her choice.
The man before her was handsome, powerful, and slightly domineering and cold. Except for already having a girlfriend, he was pretty much her ideal type, far better than the bulky, unromantic King Yemma.
Moreover, if what he said was true, that he could become the ruler of Earth, the galaxy, or even the entire universe, then even being his pet wouldn't be a total loss, would it?
Yes, that wouldn't be too bad. It would actually be an honor!
With a bit of self-hypnosis, Princess Snake felt slightly better, and as soon as she gave her answer, Yuujin's imposing aura faded, and a satisfied smile crossed his face.
Though he could be extremely ruthless and a master of deception, this Princess Snake was ultimately just a cowardly woman who feared strength more than anything else. He had only frightened her a bit; even if she refused, he wouldn't actually harm her.
After all, they had shared a brief moment together, and Yuujin wasn't the type to stoop so low as to destroy a flower.
But in a way, this was fortunate. If Princess Snake had truly been a woman of principles and spirit, she wouldn't have been suitable as a pet, since a pet should fear, obey, and accept their master's affection.
Since Princess Snake possessed such excellent pet qualities and had chosen to surrender, Yuujin would gladly accept her.
"Princess Snake, serve me well from now on."
"As long as you obey my commands and serve me, I will treat you well," Yuujin said, gently caressing her enchanting face with a warm smile.
"Yes... Master…" Princess Snake's proud head lowered, seeming to accept her new role.
Yuujin nodded in satisfaction, and seeing Princess Snake submit, Goku laughed happily, while Chi-Chi felt rather gratified.
Goku, who had grown up with Yuujin, was raised by him, constantly subjected to his influence. To her, everything Yuujin did was right, and as long as she stayed by his side, she would be content.
Chi-Chi, initially a girl with normal views, gradually began adopting Yuujin's mindset as she spent time around him and Goku. Her admiration and infatuation with Yuujin had recently turned her into a bit of a fangirl.
That obnoxious Princess Snake had dared to bite and spit fire at them—now she'd finally learned her lesson, hadn't she?
Hmph! From now on, she'll remain Yuujin's pet, to be bullied by him forever. Serves her right!
"Alright, we've delayed enough. Let's keep moving."
Stretching his body, Yuujin said.
After visiting Hell to consume the sacred peaches, greatly enhancing his power, and now gaining a beautiful, alluring pet in Princess Snake, he felt his journey so far had been very rewarding.
Yet all this was secondary; finding King Kai and learning the techniques of the Kaio-ken and Spirit Bomb was the true priority.
"Princess Snake, can you shrink a little?"
Yuujin looked at Princess Snake and asked.
"Yes… I can," she replied quickly, and then, under everyone's watchful eyes, transformed into a tiny, cute little snake. She coiled herself around Yuujin's waist, nuzzling against him.
"Goku, Chi-Chi, come along."
"Yay!" Both Goku and Chi-Chi clung to Yuujin, snuggling against his chest with their bright eyes forming crescent moons.
With no further delays, Yuujin surged forward toward King Kai's Planet.
Emitting his battle energy, Yuujin tore through the sky like a streak of light, leaving a long trail in the sea of clouds.
With Yuujin's current strength, flying at full speed using the Sky Dance Technique was almost like lightning itself, rivaling the speed of the Black Nimbus.
Watching the scenery whiz past, Goku and Chi-Chi occasionally cheered, while Princess Snake, clinging tightly to Yuujin, worried she'd be blown away by the fierce wind.
A journey that should've taken ten days to complete was finished in mere hours at Yuujin's full speed. Soon, the end of Snake Way came into view.
"The tail, we made it!"
Finally seeing the end of Snake Way, Goku and Chi-Chi cheered, and Yuujin felt a twinge of excitement as he descended with everyone.
"Hey, where is King Kai? I don't see anything!" Goku and Chi-Chi looked around curiously, prompting Yuujin to chuckle and point to the sky.
"Look, he's on that planet over there."
Following Yuujin's gaze, Goku and Chi-Chi finally noticed the small floating planet.
But—
"It's so… small!"
Chi-Chi didn't seem particularly surprised, but Goku, who had traveled across many planets with Yuujin, looked astonished.
During their three years of training across the universe, they had seen countless planets, but none this small. Even many of the floating meteors they encountered were larger!
Indeed, King Kai's Planet was minuscule; one could walk around it in minutes. It barely seemed like a planet, yet it was.
But that hardly mattered—meeting King Kai and learning from him was their goal.
"Goku, Chi-Chi, let's go."
"Yes!"
With hearts full of anticipation, they took to the skies, heading toward King Kai's Planet.
To Be Continued...
Guys, I am posting another Dragon Ball fiction from my alternate account. The fic is likely the best project I have ever done as a translator, so do check it out. It is a multiversal fic with Dragon Ball as the main world. A Saiyan's Journey Begins From A Dream by SenatusAlpha.