Raziel stood beside Frieza, his expression now calm, composed, yet his red-lined eyes gleamed with anticipation.
The battlefield remained still. Silent.
Then—
Raziel spoke.
Raziel's Question
Raziel: "So… Frieza…"
A pause.
His head tilted slightly, his smirk curling just a bit wider.
"What reward can you offer me for such a quest?"
Frieza's Response
A slow chuckle.
"Ho ho ho ho~…"
Frieza's golden eyes flickered, his tail curling behind him in amusement.
He took a deliberate step forward, placing his hands behind his back.
Then—he turned his head slightly, his smirk never fading.
"You truly are fascinating, Raziel."
A low hum.
"Most beings would tremble before a God of Destruction… yet you, my dear anomaly, have reduced one to nothing."
He lifted a single finger, gently tapping his chin.
"And yet… you do not do this for power alone. No, no, you seek understanding… knowledge. Perhaps, even… a place in this universe."
His smirk widened.
"And that… is what makes you valuable."
He turned to face Raziel fully now, his red eyes sharp with interest.
"So tell me, my dear Raziel…"
His tail flicked once.
"What is it that you desire? Wealth? Planets? Power? Knowledge? Name your price…"
His grin deepened.
"And I shall see it done."
Raziel paused.
For the first time, a moment of hesitation.
His red-lined eyes flickered, scanning his surroundings.
He looked at Whis, his unreadable blue gaze still locked onto him, analyzing.
Then—Goku and Vegeta.
Goku, still tense, observing him with uncertainty.
Vegeta, composed, yet his calculating stare had not wavered.
And finally—
His gaze returned to Frieza.
A silence.
Then—
Raziel's Request
Raziel: "...Knowledge."
A pause.
"And… to continue seeing space… in that spaceship."
His eyes flickered again.
"That is my reward."
Frieza's Reaction
A low chuckle.
"Ho ho ho ho~…"
Frieza's smirk widened.
His tail flicked once, his red eyes gleaming with amusement.
"Knowledge and exploration? My, my… what an unexpectedly refined choice."
He let out a satisfied hum, placing one hand behind his back.
"Very well, Raziel. Knowledge is something I can certainly provide… and the stars?"
A grin.
"Oh, you'll have all the time you desire to witness their beauty from my ship."
He tilted his head slightly, his voice dripping with intrigue.
"But tell me…"
His golden gaze sharpened.
"What kind of knowledge do you seek first?"
A silence hung over the battlefield.
Then—
A slow, mocking chuckle.
"Ho ho ho ho~..."
Frieza's smirk deepened, his golden eyes gleaming with sadistic amusement.
His tail curled behind him, and then—he turned his gaze toward Goku and Vegeta.
Frieza's Final Words Before Leaving
"Well, well, well… look at the two pathetic monkeys just standing there, watching helplessly."
His tone was laced with condescension, his smirk curling wider.
"Tell me, Saiyans, how does it feel? Watching your so-called 'God'—" he gestured lazily toward Beerus' lifeless remains "—fall to someone who doesn't even have ki?"
Goku's jaw clenched, but he remained silent.
Vegeta's fists tightened, his glare unwavering.
Frieza chuckled again.
"Oh, don't look so sour. I suppose I should thank you both. After all, it was you two who entertained Lord Beerus for so long… but now? He is nothing more than a footnote in history."
His eyes flickered toward Raziel, his grin filled with twisted amusement.
"And now, my dear Raziel, let us take our leave. We have far more important matters to discuss than wasting time with these primates."
Without another word, Frieza turned, leading Raziel back toward the ship.
The massive doors slid open.
And then—
They stepped inside.
The doors sealed shut.
The spaceship's engines roared to life.
And within seconds—
It ascended, vanishing into the stars.
Back on Beerus' Planet
As the spaceship disappeared into the cosmos, the remaining warriors descended back onto the ground.
Goku.
Vegeta.
And—
Whis.
Or rather—
Whis, standing completely still, unresponsive.
His staff remained planted into the ground.
His eyes were open, but vacant.
His body remained upright, but he did not move.
There was no emotion.
No reaction.
No life.
Nothing.
Goku & Vegeta's Confusion
Goku: "Uhh… Whis? You good, buddy?"
He waved a hand in front of Whis' face.
No response.
Not even a blink.
Vegeta stepped forward, eyes narrowing.
"Something's wrong."
Goku scratched the back of his head, clearly confused.
"Yeah… he's just standing there… doing nothing."
Then—
A soft, nervous voice spoke.
"O-Oh no… this is bad… this is very, very bad!"
Both Saiyans turned sharply toward the source—
The Oracle Fish.
The small, floating fish frantically swam in the air, looking deeply disturbed.
The Oracle Fish Explains
Oracle Fish: "Whis… Whis is in Angel Coma!"
Goku & Vegeta: "Angel what now?!"
The Oracle Fish swam in frantic circles, clearly distressed.
"L-Listen, listen! You two need to understand—when a God of Destruction dies… their Angel enters an inactivity state!"
Goku blinked.
"Wait… so, Whis is… taking a nap?"
The Oracle Fish turned sharply.
"NO, YOU DENSE IDIOT! IT'S NOT A NAP!"
Vegeta's brow furrowed.
"Tch. Explain properly, fish."
The Oracle Fish took a deep breath, then continued.
"Whis doesn't 'sleep.' He doesn't 'die.' But without a God of Destruction, he loses his purpose."
It gestured toward Whis, who still stood motionless.
"So he enters Angel Coma—a state where he remains completely inactive, unresponsive, and unconscious… until a new Destroyer is assigned to Universe 7."
Goku's eyes widened slightly.
"So we just… need to find a new God of Destruction?"
The Oracle Fish nodded frantically.
"Yes! But it's not that simple!"
How a New God of Destruction is Chosen
The Oracle Fish swam in frantic circles.
"You can't just pick anyone! The Supreme Kais and the higher divine powers are the ones who choose a new God of Destruction!"
Goku scratched his head.
"Sooo… we just need to talk to the Kais, right?"
Vegeta crossed his arms.
"You idiot, did you already forget? The Supreme Kai was linked to Beerus' life! He's gone, too!"
Goku's eyes widened.
"Oh… yeah… that's bad."
The Oracle Fish sighed deeply.
"The only way to get a new Destroyer now… is to have someone worthy take the position."
Vegeta narrowed his eyes.
"'Worthy?' Who the hell even qualifies?"
The Oracle Fish floated in place, deep in thought.
"It has to be someone with immense power, an understanding of destruction, and someone the Grand Priest would approve of!"
Then—
Goku's face suddenly lit up.
"Wait! What if we ask Zenny?!"
Vegeta's eye twitched.
"Zenny? Who the hell is—"
Then—he froze.
"…Wait. You don't mean—"
Goku grinned.
"Yup! I mean Zeno!"
Vegeta looked horrified.
"YOU COMPLETE IDIOT, WHY WOULD YOU INVOLVE ZENO?!"
Goku laughed sheepishly.
"Well, he likes me! And if anyone can fix this mess, it's him, right?"
Then—
Goku paused.
His smile faded slightly.
His eyes widened.
As if he had just remembered something.
"Wait a sec…"
He patted his pockets.
Then—his face lit up.
"Oh yeah! I still have the button Zenny gave me!"
Vegeta looked like he was about to explode.
"YOU HAD THAT THIS ENTIRE TIME AND YOU FORGOT?!"
Goku grinned sheepishly.
"Ehehe… I don't use it much, so I kinda forgot."
Vegeta's fists clenched.
"Unbelievable…"
The Oracle Fish perked up.
"Wait… that could actually work!"
It turned toward Goku.
"If you summon Zeno-sama, he could personally assign a new Destroyer! That way, Whis can wake up, and balance can be restored!"
Goku grinned.
"Alright then! Let's go see Zenny!"
Then—he raised his hand.
His thumb hovered over the button.
And—
He pressed it.
A bright glow erupted from the device.
And in an instant—
Goku vanished.