Chapter 94: The Mecha Squad (Patreon)

From the Galactic Star Chart of the Phydians, Xavier learned that Planet Yardrat was located in the northeastern region of the North Galaxy, while Red Mountain Planet was in the East Galaxy. Traveling from Red Mountain Planet to Planet Yardrat would normally take a significant amount of time.

However, this was not a problem for Xavier. After merging his abilities of time and space into the power of spacetime, he found his control over space had become much more effortless.

With Celine, Merus, and Bardock in tow, Xavier quickly traversed the vast distances between planets. They soon arrived on a green, mid-level civilization planet located on the eastern edge of the North Galaxy.

Smoke rose in the distance, and scattered villages dotted the landscape. Xavier and his companions decided not to disturb the local inhabitants. Instead, they landed on a mountain ridge to rest and take care of their immediate need for food.

Long-distance travel was a significant drain on Xavier's stamina, and he needed to rest. Surveying the picturesque scenery, Xavier assigned tasks: "Bardock and Merus, go find some game. I'll check the area for any unusual situations."

"What about me? Should I cook?" Celine asked eagerly, wanting to show off her newfound culinary skills.

Xavier gave her a disdainful glance. "You can cool off over there. With your cooking skills, if I let you handle the food, we might end up with nothing to eat!"

"I'm not that bad!" Celine pouted, clearly displeased.

Merus laughed, but quickly stopped when he saw Celine's murderous glare. He ran over to Bardock, seeking protection.

"Let's get moving, everyone!" Xavier said with a smile. Merus might be bold, but when Celine got angry, he knew to run to Bardock for safety.

A few blurred shadows flickered, and Xavier, Bardock, and Merus vanished from sight. Celine muttered to herself, sitting dejectedly on a rocky outcrop, grumbling under her breath.

The ecosystem of this green planet was rich, with a variety of wildlife in the forests. Xavier wandered through the forest for a bit, catching some small animals similar to rabbits, though they had a strong gamey smell.

Satisfied with his haul, Xavier chuckled and headed back.

Celine was sitting bored on a protruding rock, her hands resting on her knees, feet dangling and swinging idly. Seeing Xavier return, she jumped down eagerly.

"What's that smell? It’s strange," Celine said, pinching her nose at the scent of the animals.

"These are wild game. You’ll see how they taste soon enough," Xavier replied with a smile. He found a relatively flat spot and, with a swift hand gesture, sent a large boulder flying into the air. Then, with his fingers forming a blade, he made a few quick motions.

Crack!

Several bright flashes appeared, slicing the boulder in mid-air as if it were tofu. The giant rock was neatly cut into uniform cubes, and the fine debris was pulverized into dust, scattering away.

The neatly cut stone blocks fell to the ground, forming a compact stove. Xavier nodded in satisfaction at his handiwork, then gathered several arm-thick logs from the forest, arranging them into a makeshift support structure.

Just then, Bardock and Merus returned, dragging a few growling beasts behind them. Celine's eyes lit up, and she ran over, circling the large, wild boar-like animals. To her, they were the perfect ingredients for a delicious lunch.

Xavier took charge of the cooking, with Bardock assisting. They gutted the animals, set up the barbecue, and sprinkled them with natural spices they carried. Before long, a mouth-watering aroma filled the air, tempting their appetites.

The Saiyans, known for their voracious eating habits, quickly devoured the roasted beasts.

“Delicious, delicious!” Celine praised, licking her greasy lips after finishing a leg.

Xavier, seeing this, joked, “I'll be relieved when you can cook food like this.”

“She’ll never learn,” Merus chuckled.

“Yeah, right, you’re asking for trouble,” Celine retorted, though she was too satisfied from the meal to get angry, merely giving Merus a glare before ignoring him.

Bardock ate quietly, shaking his head slightly.

Suddenly, a harsh “zzz” sound echoed from the sky, like something slicing through the air at high speed.

“What’s that?” Bardock asked, putting down his food and frowning.

Xavier shrugged, preparing to take a look. Suddenly, a loud crash resonated from the distance, and the ground began to tremble slightly.

“Xavier, there are some powerful Ki signatures!” Celine’s face turned serious as she moved closer to Xavier, still holding a roasted animal leg.

Xavier nodded gravely. He sensed three exceptionally strong energies appearing on the planet, seemingly from outer space. Each had a power level exceeding 100,000, with a distinctly dark aura.

“Everyone, be alert. Some powerful beings from space have landed on this planet,” Xavier warned.

Bardock tensed at the news. For Xavier to call them powerful meant they were at least as strong as he was. With Xavier's current battle power at 150,000, these three newcomers matched his strength, meaning this nameless planet now hosted five fighters with power levels over 100,000.

Elsewhere, in a scorched forest turned to ash by a crash, flames roared and thick black smoke billowed, spreading a pungent odor.

From the black smoke, three figures emerged.

"Heh heh, Captain, here's another planet that's perfect for habitation. If we conquer this one, we could sell it for a hefty price!" laughed a red-skinned alien among the trio, itching to return to his old ways.

"Neiz, Lord Cooler’s mission is of utmost importance. Leave this insignificant planet to others. If we can find the Fruit of the Spirit Tree, it would be worth more to Lord Cooler than selling a thousand planets!" The leader, a blond-haired alien named Shaviza, stepped onto a rock, his expression icy as he smirked wickedly.

The red-skinned alien named Neiz chuckled, realizing the captain's point. Finding the Fruit of the Spirit Tree was their priority; everything else was secondary.

"It's a pity, though. The inhabitants of this planet seem far less advanced than those on the last one. They haven't even detected us yet. There's no thrill in fighting them!" Neiz licked his lips, sighing with disappointment.

At this, the burliest of the trio, an alien named Dore, joked, "Then pray we complete Lord Cooler’s task soon, so you can go find a planet worthy of your skills!"

"Haha, true enough!" Neiz laughed heartily.

If Xavier were to see them now, he would be astonished to discover that the three aliens who had landed on this planet were none other than the elite members of Cooler's Armored Squadron!

Shaviza and his comrades were on a mission assigned by Cooler to find the Fruit of the Spirit Tree.

The Armored Squadron was a force composed of the most evil warriors in the North Galaxy, handpicked by Cooler himself. Each of the three members was a top-tier elite, possessing terrifying power. Even the weakest among them was far stronger than the Ginyu Force’s captain.

In the North Galaxy, there were few who could match their strength.

Cooler had dispatched nearly all his elite forces to search for the Fruit of the Spirit Tree to enhance his power, and the Armored Squadron had been sent to this remote eastern region.