Chapter 134: Vados's Thoughts
"Lady Vados, what are you saying? I don't quite understand?"
After staring at Vados for ages, Turles still couldn't withstand it. He laughed awkwardly.
Hearing Turles's words, Vados didn't speak. Just maintained a smile showing she'd already seen through everything, watching Turles like that.
Under Vados's gaze, Turles's smile quickly became unsustainable.
"Lady Vados, if you have something to say, just say it directly!"
Since Vados had already seen through him, Turles simply dropped the awkward smile. After a moment's silence, he spoke frankly.
"Oh? What does Turles-san mean by that? Shouldn't I be the one asking you? How did it reverse?"
Seemingly quite surprised by Turles's words, Vados blinked, looking at Turles with apparent innocence.
'I don't believe you one bit! You old hag, you're quite devious!'
Seeing Vados perform like this, Turles's mouth corners couldn't help twitching. He inwardly muttered.
Turles thinking this wasn't wrong. By true age, Vados had lived unknown ages—even being his great-great-grandmother would be more than sufficient.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Turles not speaking, Vados narrowed her eyes, speculating: "Turles-san isn't thinking some impolite thoughts, is he?"
Though speculation, Vados's tone was extremely certain.
"Uh!"
Turles's expression changed. He looked toward Vados with surprise and uncertainty.
Turles couldn't help somewhat suspecting whether Vados possessed mind-reading abilities. Given the Angel race's special nature, this possibility existed.
Seeing Turles's performance, Vados knew she'd guessed correctly. She couldn't help glaring fiercely at Turles.
"Turles-san is truly a gentleman!"
Hearing Vados's "praise," Turles couldn't feel happy—because Vados's expression was simply too frightening.
Shivering once, Turles hurriedly stood up, deeply bowing toward Vados.
"Lady Vados, whatever you need me to do, I'll definitely give my all!"
Turles had already understood. Vados must need something from him. Otherwise she wouldn't behave this way.
Though from his previous life's memories Turles knew this lady's personality was somewhat calculating, without special circumstances, her conduct should match Whis's.
But today, Vados's performance was somewhat off. Whether mediating his and Champa's battle or her earlier behavior—everything indicated this lady was definitely scheming something.
So Turles also stopped beating around the bush.
"Hehe!"
Currently, Vados truly appreciated Turles somewhat. Not only outstanding talent, but also extremely clever mind. Whether as Supreme Kai or God of Destruction in the future, she believed Turles would definitely do very well.
So seeing Turles this direct, Vados couldn't help covering her mouth and lightly laughing.
"Looks like Turles-san guessed it. Then I won't beat around the bush. I want Turles-san to come to Universe 6."
That's right—Vados was preparing to poach her younger brother's candidate.
If merely an ordinary person, missing out would just be missing out. But Turles was different.
Able to battle Champa without falling behind—though Champa hadn't used full power, this was extremely rare throughout the entire universe.
As an Angel, training Gods of Destruction was her duty. If not encountering anyone, naturally no need to rush. But once encountered, she must strike first.
Anyway, after becoming God of Destruction candidate, one gained long lifespan. Moreover, Turles was already an apprentice Supreme Kai—even less need to worry about lifespan issues.
As for whether Champa had retirement plans—that was no longer in Vados's consideration.
Hearing Vados's words, Turles felt somewhat surprised. He'd thought it was some other matter. Didn't expect it would be such a benefit.
But immediately, Turles calmed from surprise.
Setting aside whether Vados could transfer him from Universe 7 to Universe 6—since Vados said so, she definitely had methods.
Moreover, Turles had previously been recommended by Whis to the Supreme Kai, becoming apprentice Supreme Kai. Whis had also expressed willingness for him to serve as God of Destruction candidate. Only because Beerus slept, he'd first become apprentice Supreme Kai.
If he now agreed to Vados, even with Whis's good personality, inevitably his heart would feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Possibly given Vados's relationship, Whis wouldn't say anything. But their relationship might cool.
After all, in Universe 7, Turles had racked his brains wanting good relations with Whis. Wasting this would make Turles feel somewhat regretful.
Not to mention Turles had been introduced to Whis through Merus. Regardless, Merus was currently training in Universe 7. He couldn't ignore Merus's feelings.
So facing Vados's recruitment, after contemplating, Turles decided refusing.
"Lady Vados, though being valued by you is my honor, I've already agreed with Whis-san. So I can only disappoint your kind intentions!"
After speaking, Turles again bowed to Vados.
"Oh?"
Regarding Turles refusing her, Vados felt somewhat surprised. But after hearing Turles's words, her thoughts turned once—she understood Turles's concerns. She couldn't help viewing Turles even more highly.
"Looks like Whis truly found a good disciple!"
Facing temptation yet maintaining composure—regardless of Turles's considerations, just refusing her was a rare thing.
Because Vados knew Turles clearly understood what kind of opportunity he was refusing. That's why she felt this way.
"Since you've decided, then I won't say more. However, Universe 6 still welcomes you to visit."
After speaking, Vados stopped talking. Just began closing her eyes to rest.
Seeing this, Turles also slightly bowed, then withdrew.
After all, he'd refused Vados. Even if Vados was magnanimous and wouldn't hold grudges, her heart was definitely somewhat dissatisfied.
Regardless, Vados was a lady. Even with her tremendous strength, she'd have a lady's pride—much less being one of the universe's pinnacle figures.
Not long after Turles left, Vados reopened her eyes. Beautiful eyes watching Turles's departure direction, a trace of contemplation flashed through.
After thinking, Vados produced her staff, beginning to contact Whis in Universe 7.
"Sister Vados?"
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Turles naturally didn't know about Vados and Whis's call. Currently he stood on a hillside, raising his head looking at the starry sky overhead, not knowing what he contemplated.
"What are you thinking about? Regretting refusing Vados?"
Suddenly, a voice sounded behind Turles, carrying some teasing.
Hearing the voice, Turles recovered. Turning to look, he discovered it was Champa.
Currently Champa held after-meal ice cream, licking it without any image. Who knew where he'd found it.
From his appearance, who could tell this fatty before them was one of the universe's most powerful deities?
"Lord Champa!"
Turles walked before Champa, greeting him.
"Forget it, just call me Champa!" Champa waved at Turles.
Looking at Champa with surprise, seeing him completely unconcerned, Turles knew his strength had gained this God of Destruction's recognition. Otherwise, the mercurial God of Destruction wouldn't be so agreeable.
"By the way, what were you thinking just now? Regretting refusing Vados asking you to serve as God of Destruction candidate?"
Seeing Turles silent, Champa asked his earlier question again.
Regret?
Honestly, definitely some regret existed.
Due to some overly direct issues with Old Kai, their current relationship was somewhat complicated. Though not reaching face-breaking level, the previous friendly atmosphere was gone forever.
While Whis hadn't explicitly asked him to serve as God of Destruction candidate. So currently Turles's identity was somewhat awkward.
However, since he'd already decided, even with regret, it was useless.
But Champa's attitude somewhat surprised Turles.
"Lord Champa seemingly knows Lady Vados's thoughts? Moreover, doesn't appear angry?"
Having this doubt, Turles naturally directly asked. Because facing Champa's relatively "simple" personality, being direct was better.
Hearing Turles's question, Champa was surprised instead. He shifted attention from his ice cream, raising his head looking at Turles, puzzled:
"Why would I be angry? As an Angel, Vados has the authority and obligation to train the next God of Destruction. Moreover, she only asked you to serve as God of Destruction candidate—not asking me to retire now. Besides, even if you became God of Destruction candidate, who knows how long before becoming God of Destruction!"
After answering Turles's question, Champa continued dealing with his ice cream.
Hearing Champa say this, Turles realized he'd overthought.
Right—just a God of Destruction candidate. Not God of Destruction. What impact on Champa?
But where Turles couldn't see, Champa's eyes were rolling—clearly this wasn't the entire reason.
"Hmph! Once you become God of Destruction candidate, Vados will definitely train you. Then she won't have time for me. After your training completes, I'll make you do all the God of Destruction work. I'll just properly enjoy delicacies."
Thinking of beautiful prospects, Champa again licked his ice cream. The cool sweet feeling made him involuntarily narrow his eyes.
Turles naturally couldn't guess Champa wanted him as God of Destruction candidate to work as laborer. He just released a long sigh:
"Regret isn't quite accurate. I already told Lady Vados I'd already agreed with Whis-san."
"Whis?"
Hearing Turles mention Whis, Champa's mood immediately soured. Even the delicacy in his hands was affected by his fluctuating aura, directly exploding.
Of course, Champa's target wasn't Whis, but a certain skinny cat who only knew sleeping.
"Lord Champa?"
Turles watched the suddenly erupting Champa, not knowing what nerves this fatty was having. Could only softly call out.
"Whew!"
Hearing Turles's call, Champa recovered from that bastard. Releasing a long breath, he suppressed his heart's fury.
Then after glancing at Turles, Champa's eyes rolled—seemingly thinking of something.
"Ahem, Turles!" Coughing lightly, Champa pulled Turles's attention to himself, continuing: "Actually, I think you should agree to Vados!"
"Oh? Why?"
Hearing Champa say this, Turles grew interested—somewhat curious why Champa said so.
"I know Vados well. Since she proposed wanting you as Universe 6's God of Destruction, she definitely has methods. Moreover, even if you refused, with her personality she won't easily give up."
To realize a certain idea in his heart, Champa also racked his brains—rarely activating his meager wisdom.
"Also, I heard your Universe 7's God of Destruction constantly sleeps. Even wanting to become God of Destruction candidate, you'd have no opportunity. Because without God of Destruction's approval, Angels lack authority to appoint God of Destruction candidates."
"Adding that you're still a mortal with limited lifespan—if you don't pass God of Destruction candidate trials in shortest time, perhaps when Beerus awakens, you'll already be dust."
By the end, Champa even seriously sighed, seemingly lamenting mortals' brief lifespans. Actually he'd long been shouting inwardly:
'I'm truly too clever! How didn't I know I was this smart before? No wait, I've always been smart!'
Turles heard Champa's words, constantly nodding—seemingly convinced by Champa's reasoning. But actually his heart felt somewhat dismissive.
Because what Champa mentioned was all based on Turles being merely an ordinary mortal. But was Turles an ordinary mortal?
Setting aside that he was already Universe 7's apprentice Supreme Kai—already able to train Supreme Kai power, fundamentally no need worrying about lifespan issues.
Moreover, this time Turles already had Super Saiyan God transformation experience. As long as he could independently complete transformation and integrate Super Saiyan God state into his base form, even without serving as God of Destruction candidate, his strength wouldn't be inferior to some Gods of Destruction.
After all, he wasn't unfamiliar with God of Destruction power.
As for Champa saying Beerus's awakening time was unknown—even less mentionable.
Champa didn't know when Beerus would awaken. But as a transmigrator, wouldn't he know?
So though Champa spoke very reasonably, for Turles it wasn't necessary—because he hadn't hit the main point.
However, Champa's next sentence somewhat moved Turles.
"If you agree to become God of Destruction candidate, I'll exceptionally give you a portion of God of Destruction power."
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