🔥 The battlefield trembled. 🔥
Frost lay on the ground, motionless, his body wracked with pain.
His fingers **trembled as he struggled to push himself up—**but he couldn't.
His limbs refused to obey him.
And all around—
The Saiyan Defense Force was arriving, their energy signatures growing stronger.
Saiyans gathered from the low hills and city outskirts, drawn to the battle like moths to a flame.
But Frost's focus remained locked on one thing—
His defeat.
Frost's Realization – An Unfair Power
🔹 Frost:"What Saiyan… is he?..."
His voice was weak, pained.
His red eyes twitched, still processing what had just happened.
And then—
A calm, condescending chuckle.
🔥 Frieza:"Ho ho ho… I told you, dear Frost."
His golden tail flicked behind him, his smirk widening.
🔥 Frieza:"He isn't a real Saiyan~… I made him into what he is~."
Frost's eyes flickered in realization.
This wasn't just some overpowered Saiyan warrior.
This was something else.
Something unnatural.
Something Frieza had engineered.
Raziel's Recovery – Breathing Again
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Raziel exhaled sharply, his aura fading as he returned to base form.
His body was drenched in sweat, his breathing heavy.
🔹 Raziel:"Hah… hah… good thing I took a deep breath before launching him into space…"
He placed a hand on his chest, catching his breath.
🔹 Raziel:"I almost couldn't breathe…"
🔥 Frieza:"Ho ho ho… Don't worry, my dear Raziel."
His golden eyes gleamed.
🔥 Frieza:"Soon, you will breathe in space~."
Raziel's eyes widened slightly.
He didn't know if that was a threat or a promise.
But before he could process it—
A New Challenger – Caulifla Enters
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
A fast-moving energy signature closed in from the crowd.
A familiar voice—sharp, demanding.
🔹 Caulifla:"Hey, you!"
Raziel blinked, turning toward the approaching energy.
🔹 Caulifla:"So that's why you're so damn powerful, huh? That's not fair!"
Her eyes burned with Saiyan pride—mixed with anger.
🔹 Caulifla:"I thought you were a real Saiyan who fought his way to become that strong!"
Her golden aura crackled as she stepped forward aggressively.
🔹 Caulifla:"Not some weakling who got handed power on a silver platter!"
A small voice tried to intervene.
🔹 Kale:"Sister, I think—"
🔹 Caulifla:"Not now, Kale!"
Kale flinched slightly but remained at her side.
Her concerned gaze shifted between Raziel and her sister.
But Caulifla?
She was locked in.
She was furious.
And she wasn't letting this slide.
Cabba Intervenes – Trying to Stop the Fight
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Cabba flew in quickly, stepping between Caulifla and Raziel.
🔹 Cabba:"Caulifla, stop. This isn't the time for this!"
He raised a hand, trying to reason with her.
🔹 Cabba:"This isn't just some street fight! Look at him!"
He gestured toward Raziel.
🔹 Cabba:"He's far beyond us. If you fight him, you might not get back up!"
But Caulifla gritted her teeth.
🔹 Caulifla:"Tch! I don't care, Cabba!"
🔹 Cabba:"Listen to me! The Sadala Defense Force can handle him! We will deal with this faker!"
Caulifla's energy flared dangerously.
🔹 Caulifla:"Handle him?!"
She stepped closer to Cabba.
🔹 Caulifla:"You don't 'handle' a fraud like this! You beat them!"
Cabba's eyes widened slightly.
🔹 Cabba:"Caulifla, your pride is blinding you! Think rationally!"
But that was the wrong thing to say.
Because Caulifla?
🔥 Her pride was everything. 🔥
Caulifla's Rage – The Challenge is Set
🔹 Caulifla:"Shut up, Cabba!"
🔥 BOOM! 🔥
A shockwave burst from her body as she transformed.
đź’Ą SUPER SAIYAN 2 ACTIVATED! đź’Ą
She charged past Cabba, shoving him aside with sheer force.
And then—
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
She rushed Raziel at full speed.
The Clash – A Display of True Difference in Power
Raziel grinned slightly, his own energy igniting.
🔥 BOOM! 🔥
In an instant, his own transformation exploded outward.
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Caulifla's left fist shot toward Raziel's face—
But—
🔥 THWACK! 🔥
Raziel caught her punch effortlessly with his right hand.
Caulifla's eyes widened.
Her wrist trembled slightly.
His grip? Like iron.
Cabba Tries to Help – But Is Instantly Removed
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Cabba recovered and powered up—also turning Super Saiyan 2.
He rushed in, hoping to support Caulifla.
But—
🔥 THWACK! 🔥
Caulifla kicked Cabba in the gut—sending him flying far away.
🔹 Caulifla:"Stay out of this, Cabba!"
She wasn't letting this go.
This was her fight.
Raziel's Excitement – The Saiyan Instinct Awakens
Raziel smirked.
His grip remained locked on her fist.
🔹 Raziel:"Heh… sheesh, girl… you really make me feel weird things."
His eyes burned with excitement.
🔹 Raziel:"But I can't resist the urge to fight you again! So if you insist—"
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Raziel sidestepped, pulling Caulifla forward.
Then—
🔥 BOOM! 🔥
His left fist buried itself into her stomach.
She gasped sharply.
Her body jerked forward.
Then—
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
She was sent flying backward.
But—
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
She flipped in midair, quickly recovering.
She gritted her teeth, eyes burning.
And then—
🔥 BOOM! 🔥
She rushed in again.
And Raziel?
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
He met her midair—
The fight was on.
Frieza Watches – A New Idea Forms
From below—
Frieza observed the battle.
His arms crossed.
His mind? Racing.
He could see it.
The potential.
The idea.
🔥 Frieza:("If she survives this… I could use her.")
He smirked.
🔥 Frieza:("If she keeps using her Zenkai boosts, she could climb to his level… And meanwhile, Raziel will learn how to fight properly.")
His eyes narrowed slightly.
🔥 Frieza:("But… will she obey?")
A pause.
Then—
🔥 Frieza:("Tch. And worse… that other one—Kale—will follow her.")
His tail flicked in mild annoyance.
This required careful thought.
But for now—
🔥 BOOM! BOOM! 🔥
The battle in the sky continued.
🔥 The battle reached its climax. 🔥
The skies above crackled with golden and crimson light, their auras clashing like colliding storms.
Raziel held back.
Caulifla didn't.
She fought with everything she had—every ounce of her rage, her pride, her burning will to prove herself.
But in the end—
🔥 THWACK! 🔥
Raziel's left fist connected.
A solid impact against Caulifla's right cheek.
Her body twisted slightly from the force, her eyes widening.
Then—
🔥 BOOM! 🔥
She crashed hard against the ground, kicking up dust and debris.
The battlefield fell silent.
Raziel's Landing – A Moment of Care
Slowly—
Raziel descended, his transformation fading.
His crimson aura vanished into the wind.
His feet touched the ground.
Then—
He knelt beside Caulifla.
He placed his right hand gently over her left shoulder.
A soft glow.
Warm energy radiated from his palm, instantly healing her wounds.
Her bruises disappeared.
Her pain vanished.
And then—
They locked eyes.
A Stare of Fire & Innocence
Caulifla's gaze burned with unyielding fire.
Her Saiyan pride raged within her.
Despite her loss—she was furious.
Meanwhile—
Raziel's expression was soft.
A warm smile.
A look of pure innocence.
He tilted his head slightly, staring into her eyes.
🔹 Raziel:"You know, girl?..."
His voice was calm, thoughtful.
🔹 Raziel:"Is this what you feel every time you fight someone?"
A pause.
🔹 Raziel:"This flame… burning in your chest… your mind… your whole heart?..."
He chuckled softly, exhaling.
🔹 Raziel:"It feels… strange…"
He looked at his hands, clenching and unclenching his fingers.
🔹 Raziel:"I guess feelings aren't for me, huh?"
His laughter was light—genuine.
Caulifla's Reaction – A Saiyan's View
Caulifla tilted her head slightly.
Her expression was still serious—but her eyes had softened.
Then—
🔹 Caulifla:"Yeah, faker!..."
Her voice held its usual cockiness, but also something else…
Something acknowledging.
🔹 Caulifla:"That's what a real Saiyan feels!"
She smirked slightly, but didn't fully let go of her frustration.
Cabba Joins – A Different Concern
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Cabba landed beside them.
His expression was serious, but concerned.
🔹 Cabba:"Caulifla, are you alright?"
Caulifla clicked her tongue, rolling her eyes.
🔹 Caulifla:"Yeah, Cabba, I'm perfectly fine!"
She waved him off, annoyed.
🔹 Caulifla:"How annoying you can be sometimes…"
Cabba sighed but let it go.
Then—
He turned to Raziel.
His eyes sharp.
🔹 Cabba:"And you…"
Raziel raised an eyebrow.
🔹 Cabba:"Why did you attack Frost?"
Raziel blinked.
The Accusation – The Defense Force's Duty
🔹 Cabba:"Frost is our leader. He's the one leading us to free planets from tyrants!"
His fists clenched slightly.
🔹 Cabba:"If you're a threat to him, then you're a threat to Sadala! And that means—"
His eyes hardened.
🔹 Cabba:"You'll have to face the Defense Force!"
Raziel rolled his eyes dramatically.
Then—
He grinned.
🔹 Raziel:"Chill!"
He leaned back slightly, stretching.
🔹 Raziel:"I just wanted to fight."
He gestured lazily toward Frieza.
🔹 Raziel:"And besides—he was annoying Lord Frieza."
A pause.
🔹 Raziel:"So I stopped him from being annoying."
He shrugged.
🔹 Raziel:"Not my fault your boss deserved it."
Caulifla SNAPS – A Demand for Answers
Suddenly—
🔥 THWACK! 🔥
Caulifla grabbed Raziel by his shoulders, yanking him toward her as she stood up.
Her face was inches from his.
Her grip was tight, demanding.
Her eyes burned with anger—but also curiosity.
🔹 Caulifla:"Get to what's important!"
Raziel blinked.
🔹 Caulifla:"What are you? Who really are you?"
Her grip tightened.
🔹 Caulifla:"Start talking, or I'm grabbing your tail, faker!"
Raziel raised his hands slightly in defense.
🔹 Raziel:"Alright, alright! Easy, girl…"
He sighed.
🔹 Raziel:"I'm Raziel. Named like that by humans, as far as I know…"
He scratched the back of his head.
🔹 Raziel:"And, uh… I don't know how to explain myself."
He frowned.
🔹 Raziel:"I suck at explaining things."
The SLAP – No More Excuses
🔥 THWACK! 🔥
Caulifla slapped Raziel across the face.
His eyes widened slightly.
He hesitated—
For a brief moment, his expression darkened.
His eyes closed.
His lips pressed together, as if processing something deeper.
A silent second passed.
Then—
Slowly—
His eyes opened again.
He looked away.
His voice was quieter.
🔹 Raziel:"Yes, ma'am…"
He exhaled softly.
Then—
The Truth – Raziel's Origins Revealed
🔹 Raziel:"I'm Raziel… a soul bonded, chained in this body."
His tone was different.
Softer.
Yet…haunted.
🔹 Raziel:"I come from the void… where my soul was born and created."
His eyes narrowed slightly.
🔹 Raziel:"I was sent to hell… and ended up destroying it."
A pause.
🔹 Raziel:"Making my way back… to my void."
His words lingered in the air.
The energy in the battlefield shifted.
Even Cabba felt the weight of what Raziel was saying.
And nearby—
Frieza's golden eyes flickered with deep curiosity.
His arms remained crossed, but his thoughts raced.
Frieza's Calculations – Caulifla's Unexpected Power Over Raziel
"Interesting…"
Despite the massive power gap…
Despite the fact that Raziel could kill her instantly…
She was submitting him.
Not with power.
Not with force.
But with her personality.
🔥 Frieza:("She's making him obey.")
It was fascinating.
But also—
🔥 Frieza:("Tch… This complicates things.")
Because now—
The real question was…
🔥 Frieza:("Is she worth keeping around?")