Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Culinary Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 226 The Royal Summoning

Chapter 226 The Royal Summoning

The news that the Mobile Fortress Destroyer had been suddenly defeated shocked all adventurers in Axel.

Once the news was confirmed, the upper echelons of the Belzegu Kingdom were also alarmed.

"The royal family wants to invite us to the capital to hear our account of the campaign against the Destroyer of the Mobile Fortress."

That day, after Darkness returned home, she told everyone in her family about the royal invitation.

"Ha, on what grounds? Is it that the upper echelons of this country are afraid of my beloved disciple's power?"

Aqua, who understands conspiracy theories, immediately expressed her dissatisfaction.

"Uh, I don't deny that the Belzeg royal family has such concerns, but with the Demon King's army as a huge external threat, the Belzeg royal family is probably more interested in understanding Broly's power than in being wary of it. Of course, they probably consider the success of defeating the Mobile Fortress Destroyer as a testament to the strength of our team as a whole."

Darkness did not deny that the royal family feared powerful forces, but she still analyzed the thoughts of the upper echelons of the Belzegu Kingdom from the perspective of someone who understood the royal family.

"It's Youyou's birthday tomorrow, and I need to prepare for her birthday celebration."

Broly said.

"Exactly, exactly. What do the higher-ups in this kingdom take us for? If they want to understand the situation, they should come and ask us for advice themselves."

Aqua also shouted.

"That's true. In that case, I'll politely decline the Belzegu royal family's invitation on everyone's behalf. However, the Belzegu royal family might be dissatisfied and reduce the bounty for successfully defeating the mobile fortress. But our team has money, so I suppose..."

"Wait, what did you say? There was a bounty on that iron lump we took care of?"

Aqua interrupted with a question.

"Of course, the Mobile Fortress Destroyer is a headache for all three kingdoms. Once that thing gets close to a city, it will cause enormous damage."

Therefore, all three kingdoms have long-term bounties for the Mobile Fortress Destroyer. Anyone who destroys a Mobile Fortress Destroyer can claim the bounty in one of the three kingdoms.

"How much is the bounty?"

Aqua asked hurriedly.

"Probably around two hundred million."

Darkness answered.

"However, if the Mobile Fortress Destroyer had been defeated not in the desert, but en route to a bustling metropolis, the bounty would likely have been higher."

"I told Teacher Puqin that tomorrow is your birthday, Youyou, and Teacher Puqin promised the school to give Youyou and the others a day off so they can come and celebrate your birthday."

"Huh, is this okay?"

"Originally it was not allowed, but after I talked to Professor Puchin about the red bond and the friendship that grows with me, Professor Puchin agreed."

Youyou's lips twitched. She could easily imagine the Red Demon Clan-style (chuunibyou) remarks they made to Teacher Puchin in order to get a holiday.

Of course, despite being somewhat speechless, Youyou was still very touched that her classmates were willing to take leave to celebrate her birthday.

"Broly, let's go to the royal city with Master~"

Just as Broly, Yuuyu, and Megumin were chatting about when to pick them up from Scarlet Devil Village and bring them to Axel, Aqua came over and asked the boy for a favor.

Two hundred million Eris is just a trip to the capital city where the royal family of this country will ask some questions; there's nothing wrong with that.

"But, Master Aqua, I still need to prepare for Yu-Yu's birthday tomorrow."

Broly was in a bit of a bind; there were still many things to do, such as ordering cakes, decorating the house, and preparing gifts.

"Broly, listen to me, these things can be handled by Wiz and the others, and you can even post a request for help at the Adventurers' Guild. However, we're facing a serious situation right now: our finances are tight, and we need money..."

Aqua pulled Broly aside to whisper something, but Broly was still a little hesitant. He had promised to give Yu-Yu a wonderful birthday celebration.

"Listen, Youyou's friends are coming over tomorrow. As the hosts, we need to entertain them, treat them to food and drinks, and all of that costs money. And because of that money-devouring monster, our family is currently in a state of extreme financial distress..."

"Hey, hey, hey, although I did consume a lot of resources, calling me a money-devouring beast is a bit much. Also, my friends are really good to them; they came to celebrate Youyou's birthday because of friendship."

Why does it come out of your mouth, Aqua, as if they only came to Axel to have fun?

"Hmph, whether it's love, friendship, or any other kind of relationship, only with sufficient material support can it last and develop better!"

"What a snobbish statement!"

Huihui wanted to complain, but she realized that she didn't seem to have the right to complain, because she was attracted by material conditions.

"It's alright. Master Aqua is right. I would be happy if I could treat them well."

"Youyou said."

"Alright then, Master Aqua and I will go to the royal city."

Broly nodded.

"Uh, I'll probably go too."

Darkness quickly said that she dared not let Aqua and Broly go alone. If the Belzeg royal family displeased the two of them, and Aqua, being so brainless, directly ordered Broly to take action, it would be a major incident, and the kingdom might be destroyed as a result.

The royal summons arrived in the morning, but Broly, Aqua, and Darkness went in the afternoon.

During the meeting, in addition to choosing a proper dress, Darkness also explained to the two the etiquette required when meeting members of the royal family.

"This is so troublesome. You have to understand that I am a true goddess. Human kings are the ones who need to bow to me, let alone other royal families."

Aqua complained.

"Yes, yes, but if you say you're a goddess now, do you think others will believe you? This is just to avoid unnecessary trouble. You don't want to see a winery that can make wine close down because of the disappearance of the royal family and the chaos in the country, do you?"

This sentence worked very well, and Aqua quickly transformed into a remarkable lady with impeccable aristocratic manners.

"Broly, if the country falls into chaos, many people may lose their happiness, including us."

Broly: "..."

It's easy to break order, but it's very difficult to rebuild it. Broly hates trouble and he hates people being unhappy.

Moreover, Darkness taught him manners, which he diligently learned, unlike Aqua, he had no complaints.

(End of this chapter)