Warriors and Monsters

"Such foolish creatures, really. Her Highness offered you the chance to follow her, yet you all chose to turn it down."

"So, so, how should I torment you next for maximum fun?"

Nappa cracked his knuckles, excitement gleaming on his face.

What he enjoyed most was the destruction, savoring the expressions of pain and despair on the weak. Although he thought Yuujin and his group were pretty stupid—almost incomprehensibly so—it perfectly suited his own desires.

If they had genuinely submitted to Her Highness, his pleasure would be dampened!

Yuujin, Launch, and the other women rolled their eyes. Fine if you want to be a dog, they thought, but don't assume everyone else is like you.

"Simply killing you all would be too dull."

"Right, let's test your strength with some Saibamen!"

"That sound good, Your Highness?"

With this idea in mind, Nappa looked toward Vegeta, awaiting approval.

"Hmph, as you wish," Vegeta replied with a dismissive tone, arms folded.

"Heh heh... then it's settled."

"The soil on this planet should grow some fine Saibamen."

"Come on out, come on out!"

Nappa planted a few seeds in the ground and added some nutrient fluid, his anticipation growing.

With a crackling sound, the ground split, and six vile, ugly Saibamen emerged.

"Graaagh!!"

The evil creatures glared at Yuujin, Mai, and the others, letting out grotesque, mocking laughs.

"Ew… what are those things?"

"So disgusting!"

While Yuujin and Mai stood their ground, Launch and Chi-Chi took a few instinctive steps back.

It wasn't that they feared these creatures—they were simply revolted.

"Those are Saibamen, also known as Vegetable Men, a type of bio-weapon created by Saiyans using special vegetable seeds. They're cruel and powerful; their heads can split open and release a potent acid capable of melting even steel."

Yuujin explained, especially emphasizing the danger of the acid stored in the creatures' heads.

For Yuujin and the others, the Saibamen posed little threat, but their corrosive acid made them risky foes.

Upon hearing his explanation, Chi-Chi and the other women grew more vigilant.

"Of course, someone who's been on Planet Vegeta would know a lot about Saibamen."

"But don't underestimate them—they're strong enough to rival mid-tier Saiyan warriors."

"So, who's going first? Or feel free to come at me all at once."

Nappa's face was alight with a twisted excitement.

"Hmph, as if such lowly creatures are worth all of us taking action."

"Red Silk No. 1, Red Silk No. 2, take care of them."

"Yes, Master."

With a curt nod, Yuujin commanded, and two Red Silk Girls, clad in fiery red battle dresses, stepped forward.

Aside from Mai, Hasky, and Violet, the Red Silk Girls were named by code, with lower numbers indicating greater strength. But the rankings were fluid; they could challenge each other regularly, and if a lower-ranked warrior won, they could claim the higher rank.

According to their team's rules, only their master and a few captains had authority over all, but high-ranking warriors also commanded those below them. The stronger they were, the more favor they received.

This system, designed by Yuujin to encourage competition and growth among the warriors, had established certain stable high-rank members.

For instance, Red Silk No. 1 and No. 2 had held their ranks for years, proving themselves the strongest after the captains. These Saibamen were nothing to them.

"Tch, only sending out two women?"

"The Saibamen won't go easy just because they're facing women—don't complain if they get killed."

Seeing only two women sent forward, Nappa felt slighted.

Saibamen might not be a big deal, but surely two Earthlings, and women at that, couldn't handle them.

But then he noticed, too—Sirus seemed to surround himself only with women. Pretty ones, at that.

Is this guy hiding on this planet to build a harem?

Nappa snorted. Saiyans should focus on fighting, not on harems. What a pathetic excuse for a Saiyan.

(T/N: I agree, he should just fuck n leave)

"Saibamen, kill them!"

Nappa ordered, and the Saibamen laughed wickedly as they lunged toward their opponents with ferocious expressions.

But as the Saibamen pounced, Red Silk No. 1 and No. 2 vanished with lightning speed and boom! boom!—the two leading Saibamen exploded on the spot!

"What?!"

Nappa was stunned, and Vegeta raised an eyebrow as well. The remaining four Saibamen froze, fear filling their eyes as they stared at Red Silk No. 1 and No. 2.

"Each Saibaman has a combat strength of 1,200 points. Are these two women even stronger than that?!"

Nappa quickly used his scouter on Red Silk No. 1 and No. 2, but it only read 200-300 points each, theoretically nowhere near strong enough to defeat a Saibaman.

What was going on?!

"Surprised?"

"They're my personally trained subordinates. These Saibamen are no match for them."

Yuujin smirked, and Nappa scowled.

"Curse you, Sirus, stop being so smug!"

"That must have been a fluke—Saibamen, kill them! Kill them!"

Nappa roared, ordering the Saibamen to attack again.

Despite their fear, the Saibamen couldn't disobey Nappa's command, so they braced themselves and charged.

As they let out their screeches, Red Silk No. 1 and No. 2 vanished once more.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

An explosion of energy echoed as Red Silk No. 1, No. 2, and the remaining Saibamen engaged in high-speed combat, moving so fast they were nearly invisible to the untrained eye.

Watching the Saibamen finally fighting back, Nappa seemed pleased.

This is more like it, he thought. The earlier two must have been unlucky.

But as he glanced at his scouter's fluctuating readings, Nappa's brow furrowed…

To be continued…

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