[57]. The Surrender of the Lolita Tribe

"You're... back. That's what matters."

Ewenie's voice trembled with emotion, though she quickly regained her composure in front of her people.

"Talk," Kaso said bluntly—he just wanted to settle this mess as quickly as possible.

Philiya frowned. This brat was so rude. Not cute at all.

She said calmly, "Chief, my being attacked—has that information been transmitted out yet?"

Ewenie shook her head. She had just been about to reach out to the Sharberans for help when Philiya suddenly returned.

So no, no one knew yet.

Philiya breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness.

If the information about that planet had leaked out, this little Saiyan might really have wiped out the entire Lolita Planet.

"Chief, let us pledge allegiance to the Saiyans again," Philiya said seriously.

She knew all too well the internal situation of their tribe.

Rather than continue living under the oppression of the Sharberans, wouldn't it be better to follow the Saiyans?

If this little kid was already so strong… just how powerful was his entire race?

There was, of course, a downside: the Saiyans on that planet were Frieza's fugitives.

If the Lolita Tribe aligned with them, they would be risking a lot.

But not pledging allegiance meant one thing—annihilation.

After weighing all the consequences, Philiya quietly waited for Ewenie's decision.

At that moment, many Lolita tribeswomen stood up.

"Princess, are you saying we should follow the Saiyans again?"

"Haven't they turned evil?"

"Actually… joining the Saiyans might not be a bad thing…"

Voices filled the council chamber. Opinions were divided.

But perhaps due to years of being mistreated by the Sharberans, many Lolita tribeswomen didn't show much resistance to the idea of joining the Saiyans.

Some even looked... hopeful.

Ewenie frowned. "Why are you saying this?"

As the tribe's leader, she'd considered many options. But decisions like this couldn't be made on impulse—she had to think of the tribe.

"Because if we don't align with the Saiyans, we'll be exterminated," Philiya replied flatly.

She told them everything that had happened.

When she finished speaking, the hall fell deathly silent.

All eyes turned to Kaso, eyes full of disbelief.

This tiny Saiyan had over 10,000 power level?

After a long pause…

Ewenie nodded. "Very well."

The history recorded by the Lolita Tribe spoke volumes about the terror the Saiyans once inspired.

As their chief, Ewenie understood better than anyone—if they didn't do what this child said, Lolita Planet might really be destroyed.

And perhaps… aligning with the Saiyans might not be such a bad thing after all.

Kaso blinked. That was… easier than expected?

He had thought there'd be more resistance. Normally in stories, at least someone would make a last-ditch effort or refuse.

"…Fine."

He didn't care either way. As long as they agreed to join the Saiyans, everything else was negotiable.

"I'll give you one day to prepare. Tomorrow, I'll take you away from this place."

"Alright," Philiya replied, flicking her ice-blue hair as she turned to leave.

But just then—

A messenger's voice came from outside:

"Chief, a Sharberan is requesting an audience."

Before he even finished speaking, the door was kicked open.

A blue-skinned alien with a hooked nose strolled right in.

The alien ignored the startled expressions around him and swaggered over to Ewenie.

"Old hag," he sneered, "how's that new invention coming along?"

"Make sure it's done soon. The faster we sell it, the faster we make money."

The Sharberans had powerhouses with 10,000 battle power. That was enough for them to act like kings in this region—and they were absolutely tyrannical.

"You…" Ewenie's face burned with fury—but she had no way to retaliate.

In the universe, strength was the only rule. No matter how advanced your technology was, without power, you'd always be prey.

The Lolita people had suffered this way in the past, and even now, it hadn't changed.

Currently, Ewenie had to hand over their tribe's research results for the Sharberans to handle.

And this was how they were treated in return!

Kaso witnessed it all. He tugged Philiya's sleeve.

"Hey, babe, is this guy always such an arrogant jackass?"

Babe?

Philiya glared at Kaso. This brat was so annoying.

But she still nodded.

The Sharberans were notorious across the region for their arrogance—especially toward the Lolita Tribe.

As princess, she'd experienced it firsthand.

"Want me to kill him for you?" Kaso asked casually.

Floating into the air to be level with Philiya's shoulder, Kaso happened to glance to the side—and caught a glimpse of the snow-white valley between her collarbone.

Wow. So white.

Philiya's eyes lit up. "You'd really do that?"

"Of course," Kaso replied, quickly pulling his eyes away.

He didn't want to be labeled a perv.

But hey, he'd just recruited a high-tech civilization—it was worth helping them get a little revenge.

Meanwhile…

Seeing that Ewenie still hadn't responded, the Sharberan thug grew enraged.

"Old hag! I'm talking to you!"

The Lolita women were used to being bullied—but hearing their chief insulted like this still made them clench their fists in fury.

No wonder some of them looked excited at the idea of joining the Saiyans.

Right now, the only voice in the chamber was the Sharberan's.

Ewenie said nothing, only glaring coldly at him.

Now that they had joined the Saiyans, and knowing the kind of people Saiyans were, Ewenie was certain of one thing—

Saiyans did not let their own be bullied.

Sure enough, a childish voice rang out.

"Hey ugly freak, who the hell are you?"

The Sharberan immediately straightened his back. "I'm Shabi! Got a problem?!"

"…Pffft." Kaso nearly burst out laughing.

Then his face turned cold.

"Well, now you can go die."

He raised his hand. A blue orb of energy appeared in his palm.

Violent energy stirred the surrounding ions, forming arcs of lightning that coiled and whipped like silver dragons.

"No—!" Shabi screamed in terror.

BOOM!

The orb struck with explosive force.

Shabi, who had just barged in, lasted less than thirty seconds before being turned to dust.

"Awesome!"

Philiya clasped her delicate hands together, eyes sparkling.

All the Lolita people gulped.

After so many years of oppression, someone had finally stood up for them.

Some even began to feel… joining the Saiyans might actually be the right choice.

Ewenie showed a faint smile.

As expected—she hadn't misjudged the Saiyans.

"Hey babe, not bad, huh?"

Kaso turned to the ice-cold beauty, clearly in a good mood.

"If you wipe out the entire Sharberan race, then I'll admit you're awesome," Philiya said with a smirk.

That playful look stunned Kaso for a second.

An ice queen… could smile like that?

Then he heard her words.

Wipe out the entire Sharberan race?

He sneered.

If he was going to make a move, might as well go all the way.

"Where are they?"

"…?"

Philiya's eyes widened.

Wait, she was just joking…

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