Chapter 226: The Battle Begins

Goten: "Okay! But I'm not really interested in what you're saying. To me, you're just an ancient being. What matters to me is whether you have the ability to send me back to my original timeline. If you can, we can work together. If not, there's nothing more to discuss."

(Goten didn't dwell on the Grand Priestess any longer.)

(He got straight to the point.)

(Though she was undeniably beautiful, he had no interest in an entity that had lived for billions of years.)

Grand Priestess: "Timeline travel? That's a simple matter for me."

(the Grand Priestess said seriously.)

Grand Priestess: "But before that, I need you to take all of us Angels out of here and help me teach that bastard Grand Priest a lesson."

(She had never been able to break through the seals placed by Zeno and the Grand Priest.)

(Over billions of years, she had tried countless times, all to no avail.)

(Fortunately, Twist and the others had managed to return to the real world through their own means.)

(But she, herself, remained trapped.)

(Twist had originally been the Angel of the 18th Universe.)

(Exiled Angels were sent to this place when they lost their value.)

(Perhaps the Grand Priest and Zeno considered them insignificant, so they hadn't fully restricted their freedom.)

Goten: "It's a deal. As soon as I arrived here, I felt Zeno's rules suppressing this space. That must be what's keeping you trapped. But for me, those rules are nothing. I can break the seal with a wave of my hand."

(Goten's voice remained calm, yet it carried an undeniable weight.)

Goten: "As for teaching the Grand Priest a lesson, I'll take care of it. But I expect you to keep your word. If you don't, I'll erase all of you without hesitation."

(Hearing his words, the Angels around them visibly tensed, sweat forming on their brows.)

(They could sense it-just from the way he spoke, the power Goten possessed was beyond anything they had ever encountered.)

(It was even more terrifying than Zeno or the Grand Priest.)

(Angels had a keen perception of strength, and in their eyes, Goten was unfathomable.)

(If he wanted to destroy them, it would be effortless.)

(The thought alone was enough to make them wary.)

(How could a mere mortal surpass Zeno and the Grand Priest?)

(It was simply unimaginable.)

Grand Priestess: "Of course, Mr. Goten."

(the Grand Priestess quickly assured him.)

Grand Priestess: "Please trust my promise and my ability. While I may not be as strong as you, traveling through time and space is not difficult for me."

(She could feel it too-Goten was dangerous.)

(If she had any other choice, she wouldn't deal with him.)

(But there was no alternative.)

(If she ever wanted to leave this place, only Zeno, the Grand Priest, or someone as powerful as Goten could make it happen.)

Goten: "Good. Make sure you keep your word. You should already know what happens if you don't."

(As Goten finished speaking, he lightly tapped his foot against the ground.)

(In an instant, the dark void surrounding them changed.)

(A silver-white energy spread rapidly, consuming the gray surroundings.)

(Within moments, the entire space was bathed in silver light.)

(Zeno's restrictive power vanished completely.)

(The moment the suppression disappeared, the Grand Priestess and all the Angels felt something they hadn't experienced in hundreds of billions of years-freedom.)

(A weight had been lifted.)

(The relief was overwhelming.)

Grand Priestess: "Ahh... This feeling... I had almost forgotten it..."

(The Grand Priestess exhaled, her face filled with amazement and joy.)

(For eons, she had dreamed of this moment.)

(Now, it had finally come.)

(The other Angels also looked ecstatic, their expressions filled with newfound hope.)

Grand Priestess: "Mr. Goten, I never imagined your strength would be this immense! You erased Zeno's rule with a mere step... That means you've also obtained your own rule power, haven't you?"

(the Grand Priestess asked, regaining her composure.)

(Before, she thought Goten was only slightly stronger than Zeno and the Grand Priest.)

(But now, she realized how mistaken she was.)

(What he had just done was proof-he had far surpassed them.)

Goten: "What do you think?"

(Goten scoffed.)

Goten: "Without mastery over rules, how could I ever compete with Zeno and the Grand Priest? You're smart. You shouldn't ask such dumb questions."

(The Grand Priestess stiffened at his words.)

Goten: "Alright. Now, I'll take you to Zeno's Temple. Once I give the Grand Priest the beating he deserves, you will send me back."

(Goten stated.)

Goten: "Of course, let me remind you-if you fail to keep your promise, I'll wipe out every single one of you gods."

(His voice was calm, but the Grand Priestess trembled nonetheless.)

(But at this point, the arrow had already been shot, and she had agreed to Goten's request.)

(Even if she wanted to back out now, it was impossible.)

(After all, they were facing an existence even more terrifying than the Grand Priest and Zeno.)

Grand Priestess: "Relax, Mr. Goten. As long as you fulfill our agreement, take us out of here, and help me teach the Grand Priest and Zeno a lesson, I will ensure you return to your own timeline."

(The Grand Priestess could only nod.)

(In this situation, what else could she say?)

Goten: "In that case, let's go."

(The moment Goten spoke, his body vanished.)

(Since this place was still within the same timeline, his power could easily reach it.)

(When they reappeared, they stood at the gates of Zeno's Temple.)

(The Grand Priestess and the other Angels frowned slightly as they looked at the familiar structure before them.)

(To be honest, they never liked coming here, but they had to answer to Zeno and the Grand Priest.)

(These bastards-hundreds of billions of years ago-why did they suddenly seal them away in that dark void? Especially the Grand Priest.)

(That man was once her partner.)

(And yet, he had sealed her away for so long.)

(Unforgivable.)

(The group stepped into the Temple of Zeno.)

(Zeno and the Grand Priest had already sensed the moment the Grand Priestess and the others broke free.)

(Now, with Goten bringing them here, they immediately realized what had happened.)

(There was no doubt-Goten had broken the Grand Priestess's seal.)

(No one else in this world could do it.)

(As the ones who had sealed her, they certainly couldn't be the ones to undo it.)

(Which meant that Goten had done it.)

(They had already tried to compromise with him before.)

(But now, he had done something like this? Clearly, he wanted to fight them.)

Grand Priest: "Lord Zeno, the situation is turning worse! It seems Goten has unsealed the Grand Priestess. If they join forces, this could become a disaster."

(The Grand Priest's expression darkened.)

(Goten alone was already powerful enough to challenge them.)

(He could even kill them outright.)

(And now, with the Grand Priestess...)

(Even if she wasn't as strong as him, her presence made things far worse.)

Zeno: "Grand Priest, if we had just prevented all Angels from accessing that place, this wouldn't have happened. This was our mistake-we were too careless."

(Zeno's face twisted with frustration.)

(Of course, he wasn't worried about the Grand Priestess.)

(No matter how strong she was, she could never be his match.)

(If he had sealed her once, he could destroy her completely now.)

(What truly worried him was Goten.)

(If the Grand Priestess sided with Goten, and they joined forces, then both he and the Grand Priest might be doomed.)

(As Zeno and the Grand Priest looked grim, Goten and the Grand Priestess entered the hall.)

(The moment she laid eyes on Zeno and the Grand Priest, fury ignited in the Grand Priestess's expression.)

(Billions of years ago, she and the Grand Priest had been partners.)

(The Angel family had once lived carefree lives.)

(But then, Zeno had appeared, shattering their peace.)

(The Grand Priest had chosen to serve Zeno, abandoning their kind.)

(When she had tried to resist, Zeno and the Grand Priest had sealed her away without hesitation.)

(Now, all her children had become nothing more than servants to Zeno and the Grand Priest.)

(The once-proud Angel family had been reduced to mere caretakers for the Gods of Destruction.)

(To her, those so-called Gods of Destruction didn't deserve Angelic service.)

(That betrayal, above all else, fueled her hatred for the Grand Priest.)

Zeno: "Mr. Goten, didn't you leave before? Why have you returned to Zeno's Temple? Do you have some advice for us?"

(Zeno frowned.)

(Goten's presence made him uneasy.)

(He always felt that this mortal was a threat to his rule.)

(And worst of all, Goten had the power to actually do something about it.)

(If he wanted to, he could probably kill both him and the Grand Priest in an instant.)

Goten: "Ah! I did leave before. But the Grand Priestess wanted me to bring her here, so I did."

(Goten spoke lightly, as if discussing something trivial.)

(Of course, to him, it was insignificant.)

(But to Zeno and the Grand Priest, it was anything but.)

(Their expressions darkened.)

Grand Priest: "Grand Priestess, why didn't you just stay where you were? We were comrades once -that's the only reason I sealed you instead of killing you. Now you dare trespass into Zeno's Temple? Do you want me to erase you completely?"

(The Grand Priest's cold gaze locked onto her.)

(He had spared her once out of respect for their past.)

(But now, she had the audacity to return with an outsider? This was unforgivable.)

Grand Priestess: "You bastard!! If I don't teach you a lesson today, I'll never be able to rid myself of this hatred!"

(The Grand Priestess clenched her fists, seething with fury.)

(She still remembered how indifferent he had been when sealing her away.)

(And now, he dared to act so righteous?)

(Seeing his face filled her with disgust.)

Grand Priest: "Stop joking. You weren't my match hundreds of millions of years ago. Do you really think you can stand against me now? If you keep causing trouble here, I won't hesitate to erase you. Before Lord Zeno and I lose patience, you'd better leave!"

(The Grand Priest's tone was filled with contempt.)

(Of course, he believed himself to be more than capable.)

(Zeno had just warned him about Goten's strength, but he didn't believe that a mere mortal could stand against his True Angel form.)

(In terms of raw power, he was stronger than even Zeno.)

(How strong could a mortal possibly be?)

Goten: "What a speech, Grand Priest! That smug look on your face reminds me of some unpleasant memories. So, I've decided to give you a little lesson."

(Seeing the Grand Priest's cold indifference, Goten recalled the same expression from before.)

(The man's arrogance hadn't changed one bit.)

(Looking at him made Goten angry.)

(In that case, it was time to teach him a real lesson.)

[To Be Continued...]