Zamasu felt as if his heart was bleeding. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms. He was shaking all over with anger, his body trembling like a sieve.
"Negative emotional value from Zamasu, +1100!"
Soya was overjoyed. Upon hearing the system prompt, he almost laughed out loud.
This was the first time someone had provided him with 1100 negative emotional value.
I wonder if it could break through the 1100 mark and reach 2000?
Soya's thoughts wandered for a moment, and he even began to look forward to Zamasu's next reaction.
"Stop! Stop it!" Zamasu was so angry that veins bulged on his forehead. His body shook violently, almost to the point of fainting, and his eyes were filled with bloodshot streaks.
"So Soya and the others are indeed on your planet..." Gowasu was taken aback, looking at the scene in the crystal ball. Then he gave Zamasu a meaningful look, his tone full of praise. "But still, I must say, Zamasu, your planet is decorated in a very unique style. Quite tasteful."
Zamasu: "..."
It felt as if a hundred thousand galloping horses were trampling over Zamasu's heart.
Now is not the time to talk about my planet's decorating style!
Can't you see what it has been torn down into?
My life's work!
"Let's go. I'll take you to reason things out. There must be some misunderstanding between you. Once it's cleared up, everything will be fine." Gowasu stood up and reached out a hand to Zamasu, gesturing for him to rise.
Zamasu showed no intention of getting up. Instead, he bowed down once more in a kneeling salute, his forehead pressed against the ground, his attitude extremely respectful.
"What's wrong, Zamasu? I'm trying to find a solution for you, aren't I?" Gowasu was puzzled, looking at him with some confusion.
"Lord Supreme Kai, I think it would be more appropriate to call Lord God of Destruction as well." Zamasu suggested, his tone carrying a hint of urgency. "If Lord Supreme Kai goes and Soya does not heed your advice, the situation might become difficult to handle. Only Lord God of Destruction can keep him in check."
"Is it really necessary to trouble Lord Rumshii over such a matter? It's just a minor conflict." Gowasu frowned slightly, feeling this was making a mountain out of a molehill.
"I believe it is necessary!" Zamasu said solemnly, his tone firm. "After all, someone has already attacked our home! This is a provocation against our Tenth Universe! Lord Rumshii has the right to know about this. Only Lord Rumshii has the ability to uphold justice for me!"
Gowasu: "..."
Gowasu's face darkened, his eyes showing displeasure.
Are you implying that I simply don't have the ability to stop it, and only the God of Destruction can?
But upon careful thought, Gowasu felt what Zamasu said made sense.
After all, Soya's strength is there for all to see. Even Zamasu is not his match.
If I go and Soya doesn't listen to reason, I can't very well resort to force, can I?
That would only make things more embarrassing.
After all, if even Zamasu is no match for him, then I certainly am not.
"I do not know the location of Lord Rumshii's residence." Zamasu lowered his head, his voice low, carrying a hint of barely noticeable urgency. His fingers clutched tightly at the hem of his clothes.
If I knew, would I have come to you?
"You make a reasonable point!" Gowasu nodded, his frown relaxing a little. He felt Zamasu's words were not entirely without merit.
"So, can Lord Supreme Kai go and invite Lord Rumshii here to uphold justice for me?" Zamasu's eyes lit up, sparkling with excitement. His joy showed on his face, the sorrow wiped away instantly.
If Lord Rumshii can uphold justice for me, he will definitely give that Soya fellow a good thrashing.
Zamasu calculated silently in his heart, a faint, cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"I can, but I always feel that Soya is not an unreasonable person." Gowasu sighed, his tone carrying a note of uncertainty. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Therefore, I have decided to try courtesy before force! First, I will go and reason with Soya. If he is being obstinate or completely unreasonable, then we will go and ask Lord Rumshii to uphold justice for us."
Zamasu: "..."
Zamasu gritted his teeth in hatred, inwardly cursing Gowasu as an old stick-in-the-mud. How can he be so trusting of that bastard Soya?
But since Gowasu had put it that way, Zamasu couldn't say much more. He could only suppress the rage in his heart.
Zamasu's eyes darted around, spinning rapidly like beads on an abacus. Suddenly, a plan came to mind. He responded, "Then, perhaps it's better for Lord Supreme Kai to go alone. If I go, he might transfer his anger onto me, which could be even more disadvantageous for Lord Supreme Kai!"
"You are quite right. I will go and talk to him." Gowasu nodded gently, feeling Zamasu's consideration was very thoughtful. He didn't think further.
"However, just in case, could Lord Supreme Kai tell me the location of Lord Rumshii's Destroyer Realm?" Zamasu bowed once more, his attitude exceedingly respectful.
If you won't go and tell him, I will.
I refuse to believe Lord Rumshii can remain seated calmly after knowing about this.
Zamasu thought to himself.
Gowasu looked deeply at Zamasu, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny, as if trying to discern something from his face.
Zamasu bowed respectfully once again, his head lowered even further, behaving like a perfectly obedient child, leaving no room for criticism.
"Zamasu, you have already learned Instant Transmission. In principle, you are already considered a trainee Supreme Kai." Gowasu sighed, his tone carrying a touch of relief, but also a trace of worry. "Even if you are not selected as the Supreme Kai for a new universe, you will eventually become the Supreme Kai of the Tenth Universe."
"Yes, Lord Supreme Kai! Thank you for your guidance, Lord Supreme Kai!" Zamasu bowed dutifully, his voice full of gratitude.
"I've said all this because I hope you can turn major issues into minor ones, and minor ones into nothing. There's no need to become so hostile with the Supreme Kai from another universe. In my view, there are no irreconcilable conflicts." Gowasu advised earnestly, patting Zamasu on the shoulder. "Once the God of Destruction is involved in this matter, it probably won't be easy to settle. It might trigger an even greater conflict."
"Lord Supreme Kai is absolutely right." Zamasu nodded repeatedly, appearing deeply instructed.
However, Zamasu didn't take it to heart inwardly.
Soya has already torn down my planet. This grudge cannot just be dropped.
"So, do you still want to know the location of Lord Rumshii's Destroyer Realm now?" Gowasu asked again, his eyes holding a glimmer of hope, wishing Zamasu would change his mind.
"I'd still like to know. Even if I don't go to invite Lord Rumshii now, I might need to ask for his help in the future." Zamasu answered somewhat guiltily, his eyes shifting, not daring to look directly at Gowasu.
"Very well. Since you put it that way, I have nothing more to say." After speaking, Gowasu told Zamasu the location of Rumshii's Destroyer Realm, his tone carrying a note of resignation.
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