Dragon Ball universe
Planet Vegeta
King Vegeta summoned all the mid-level warriors to the Saiyan Palace at the planet's core. The agenda was unexpected: the fate of an infant Saiyan.
A Saiyan warrior knelt before the throne, his voice filled with concern: "Your Majesty, forgive my boldness, but is it true you intend to send my son, Broly, to a distant planet?"
"Indeed," King Vegeta replied from his elevated seat.
"But, Your Majesty, I've heard the destination is a desolate world called Vampa. There's nothing there!"
"Your son's potential is extraordinary. I fear he may one day surpass even my own son, threatening the royal lineage. Exiling him is a precaution. You should be grateful I spared his life, Paragus."
Paragus stood abruptly, fists clenched, anger evident. "This is jealousy! You're afraid my son will outshine yours!"
King Vegeta sneered, "Believe what you will. As we speak, your son is already en route."
Panicked, Paragus rushed to the window but saw no departing spacecraft. At that moment, the doors burst open, and a figure entered.
"Paragus, fear not. I've halted Broly's ship," the newcomer announced.
"You... who are you?" Paragus and the others stared in astonishment.
King Vegeta rose, fury in his eyes. "Link! How dare you return!"
The intruder was Link, a young Saiyan warrior labeled a deserter. Four years prior, after awakening memories of a past life, he abandoned his mission and vanished.
"Link! You defied my orders and fled! Now you dare show your face here?"
Link met the king's gaze. "I've returned to warn you. Frieza plans to annihilate the Saiyan race. We must prepare, or Planet Vegeta faces extinction."
The hall fell silent before erupting in laughter. To them, the idea was absurd; Frieza was their ally.
Unfazed, Link declared, " If words won't convince you, perhaps action will." He pointed directly at King Vegeta. "I challenge you for the throne!"
Gasps filled the room. An intermediate warrior stepped forward, "Insolent! Face me first!"
"Stand down," Link retorted. "My challenge is to the king alone. Or does he lack the courage to accept?"
King Vegeta's face contorted with rage. "A low-class warrior dares challenge me? Very well! I'll show everyone the price of defiance!"
With a roar, King Vegeta launched himself at Link, fist aimed squarely at him.
But...
*Thud!*
Link stopped the king's punch with a single finger.
"Impossible!" King Vegeta exclaimed, disbelief etched on his face.
Retreating, the king gathered energy in his hands, unleashing a powerful blast. Link effortlessly deflected it, the energy beam piercing the palace roof and exploding in the sky.
Outside, Saiyans gathered, drawn by the commotion.
"How...?" King Vegeta stammered.
Link's expression remained calm. "I've spent the past four years honing my abilities. While you've sat on your throne, I've surpassed you."
"But... your power level...?"
"Scouters can't measure controlled energy. My true power exceeds yours tenfold."
Gasps echoed through the hall. A combat power of 100,000? Unheard of among Saiyans.
"No! I won't accept this!" King Vegeta screamed.
In a blur, Link moved behind the king, delivering a single blow that rendered him unconscious.
As King Vegeta collapsed, Link removed the royal insignia from his neck. Holding it high, he ascended the throne.
"From this day forth, I am the King of the Saiyans!"
Link had awaited this moment since arriving in the Dragon Ball universe. With the throne secured, he could now enact his plan: to confront Frieza and prevent the destruction of Planet Vegeta.
This mission was driven by the system that had bound to him upon his arrival: the Ultimate Selection System.
Its first selection offered three choices:
1. Defeat Frieza and save Planet Vegeta. Reward: Legendary Super Saiyan bloodline.
2. Defeat the Supreme Kai. Reward: Supreme Kai's power.
3. Defeat the God of Destruction and prevent Planet Vegeta's demise. Reward: Power of the God of Destruction.
Link had made his choice. Now, as king, he was poised to change the fate of his people.