Frieza's Curiosity – A Favor from Raziel
After a short moment, Raziel stood up, stretching slightly.
Then—he raised his hand and opened a portal.
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
The swirling black-and-red vortex shimmered, casting a dim glow on the floor.
Without hesitation—
Raziel and Caulifla stepped through.
Return to Frieza's Spaceship
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
The moment they exited—
They were back inside Frieza's spaceship.
Raziel blinked.
Caulifla cracked her neck.
And then—
Raziel immediately noticed him.
Frieza.
Sitting on his throne.
His golden eyes locked onto Raziel and Caulifla.
A knowing smirk curled on his lips.
As if he had been waiting.
Raziel Greets Frieza
🔥 Raziel:"Hello, Lord Frieza! How's it going?"
🔥 Frieza:"Ho ho ho… You finally return, dear Raziel…"
His tail flicked behind him, his smirk widening.
🔥 Frieza:"I was waiting for you… You don't mind doing me a favor, do you?~"
Raziel tilted his head slightly.
🔥 Raziel:"A favor? Sure, but… How long have we been gone?"
🔥 Frieza:"Ho ho ho… Don't concern yourself with time. That's irrelevant. The favor is quite simple~"
He stood up from his throne, slowly floating down.
🔥 Frieza:"I simply wish to use your laboratory… for some self-researches~"
Raziel hesitated for a moment.
Then—he shrugged.
🔥 Raziel:"Uhm… Well… Sure, I guess..."
🔥 Frieza:"Excellent… Ho ho ho…"
His smirk widened.
Then—
He glided forward.
Without another word—
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
Frieza stepped through the portal.
Raziel and Caulifla followed closely behind.
Inside Raziel's Laboratory – A New Discovery for Frieza
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
As soon as they arrived—
Frieza's golden gaze swept across the laboratory.
His brows slightly raised as he took in the sight.
It was massive.
Walls lined with high-tech machinery,holographic displays, and devices that even Frieza had never seen before.
And at the center—
A massive control panel.
Over twentyscreens glowed with high-gamma energy, each displaying different data, codes, and unknown statistics.
Frieza Takes a Seat – The Ultimate Chair
Frieza's eyes scanned the room.
Then—
His gaze landed on a chair.
Not just any chair.
A rigid yet sleek seat, positioned directly in front of the main console.
With his usual elegance, Frieza floated forward and lowered himself onto the seat.
The moment he sat down—
🔥 Frieza paused.
His smirk slightly faltered.
The chair was…
Rigid.
Yet—
🔥 Perfectly soft.
🔥 Perfectly firm.
🔥 Perfectly balanced.
As if it had been crafted by the gods themselves.
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"This… chair… is divine."
For a brief moment—
He almost didn't want to get up.
But—
He quickly refocused.
His fingers hovered over the glowing console.
And then—
He began using the system.
Frieza's Struggle – A New System Unlike Any Other
At first—
Frieza expected simplicity.
But then—
He quickly realized something.
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"Tch… This is far more intricate than I anticipated."
Everything was perfectly organized.
Every screen had a purpose, each file precisely categorized.
There was no clutter, no chaos.
And yet—
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"This structure… is entirely foreign."
It was organized—
But in a way that made no sense to him.
Each screen displayed completely different fields of study.
Different energy readings.
Different scientific analyses.
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"Tch… It's as if I've stepped into an entirely new branch of science."
His eyes narrowed.
For the first time in a long time—
He felt something odd.
Not confusion.
Not frustration.
But something close to intrigue.
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"This creature… This Raziel… Just what else is he hiding?"
He glanced at Raziel.
🔥 Frieza:"Dear Raziel… What exactly is in this 'computer' of yours? Or should I call it something else? It seems to contain far more than simple research…"
Raziel Offers Assistance
🔥 Raziel:"Lord Frieza… What do you need? So I can help you."
🔥 Frieza:"Ho ho ho… How delightful~"
His smirk returned.
Then—
🔥 Frieza:"Let's start simple… Show me any files you have regarding biological enhancement, soul manipulation, and… energy fusion~"
Frieza's Discovery – The Depths of Raziel's Research
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
The screens flickered and shifted, reorganizing at an inhuman speed.
Raziel's fingers moved rapidly over the control panel—
Too fast for any normal being to follow.
Then—
🔥 CLICK! 🔥
Suddenly—
A wall nearby rumbled and slid open.
Shelves extended outward, revealing rows upon rows of jars—
Each containing a heart.
Frieza's Eyes Widen – An Unfathomable Collection
🔥 Frieza's golden gaze scanned the collection.
And then—
He noticed it.
Everything was perfectly categorized.
Two distinct sections.
🔹 Humans.
🔹 True.
His brow slightly raised.
And then—
His focus snapped to the colors.
Each row of human hearts was perfectly organized by color:
🔸 Orange.
🔹 Cyan.
🔵 Blue.
🟢 Green.
🔴 Red.
🟣 Purple.
💖 Pink.
💛 Yellow.
And then—
His gaze shifted to the "True" section.
Unlike the human hearts—
These were few in number.
Yet—
🔥 They glowed.
An intense, radiant light pulsed from each jar.
Even the containers themselves had energy-lined outlines, radiating a power unlike anything Frieza had seen before.
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"This… This is beyond mere research… This is something much deeper."
Frieza Turns to the Screens – A Maze of Unreadable Data
Frieza tore his eyes away from the shelves and focused on the screens.
Each screen displayed something different.
And yet—
🔥 It was too much.
Too fast.
Too complex.
His eyes darted across the screens, trying to process what he was seeing.
One screen showed a red heart, covered in detailed anatomical analysis and energy studies.
Another screen displayed the same for an orange heart.
Another for cyan.
Another for yellow.
Another for blue.
And so on—
Each one meticulously examined and documented.
Frieza Notices One Word – 'Determination'
Then—
🔥 Frieza's gaze locked onto a familiar word.
'Determination.'
It appeared across multiple screens.
But—
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"Tch… What exactly is he studying?"
And beyond that—
Other screens showed different studies, but he couldn't keep up.
It was as if he was looking at research beyond mortal understanding.
And then—
🔥 Raziel grinned.
🔥 Raziel:"And... That's everything! Very simple, right, Lord Frieza?"
🔥 Frieza's golden gaze snapped to him.
For the first time in a long time—
Frieza was genuinely intrigued.
And maybe—
Just maybe—
A little impressed.
🔥 Frieza (thinking):"Oh, my dear Raziel… You truly are something else, aren't you?"
Frieza's Curiosity – The Emperor's Questions
🔥 Frieza leaned back in the chair, his tail curling slightly.
His golden eyes narrowed, analyzing every detail of the screens and shelves before him.
Then—
🔥 He smirked.
Frieza:"Ho ho ho… My dear Raziel, you truly are a fascinating specimen… but I must admit, there are quite a few things I need clarified."
🔥 Frieza turned his gaze toward Raziel, his tone dripping with curiosity and calculation.
Frieza's Questions – The Emperor Demands Answers
🔹 1. What exactly am I looking at?
🔸 What is the purpose of this research?
🔹 2. These hearts… they are not normal, are they?
🔸 Why do some glow while others do not?
🔹 3. What is the difference between 'Human' and 'True' hearts?
🔸 What makes a heart 'True'?
🔹 4. This word—'Determination'—I see it mentioned far too often.
🔸 What exactly is Determination?
🔸 How does it work?
🔸 Why does it appear in your research so frequently?
🔹 5. These 'energy readings' I see… They are not ki, are they?
🔸 What kind of energy do these hearts contain?
🔸 How does it compare to ki?
🔹 6. You mentioned before that you can manipulate souls.
🔸 How does that work?
🔸 Can you control another being's soul at will?
🔸 Or can you only manipulate your own?
🔹 7. You extracted Determination from your own soul before.
🔸 Can Determination be extracted from other souls as well?
🔸 What happens when you take Determination from someone else?
🔹 8. If Determination fuels resurrection…
🔸 Does that mean you can revive others as well?
🔸 Or is it limited only to yourself?
🔹 9. These 'True' hearts…
🔸 What exactly makes them so special?
🔸 Why do they glow like that?
🔹 10. Hypothetically speaking…
🔸 If I were to obtain one of these 'True' hearts…
🔸 What kind of power would I gain?
🔸 Would I surpass the Gods?
🔥 Frieza's golden eyes gleamed with intrigue.
He tilted his head slightly, his smirk widening.
🔥 Frieza:"I trust you won't disappoint me with your answers, dear Raziel~"
Got it! I'll make sure to fully narrate Raziel's explanations while showing Frieza's and Caulifla's reactions both during and after each answer.
Raziel Reads & Begins Answering
Standing in front of the massive control panel, Raziel's red eyes scanned the middle-bottom screen.
Displayed there was a full list of Frieza's questions, each one neatly arranged.
He took a deep breath.
Raziel:"Alright... let's go one by one, shall we?"
Frieza leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, golden eyes gleaming with interest.
Caulifla, still standing near the massive shelves of jarred souls, crossed her arms, tapping her foot impatiently.
1. The Purpose of This Research
Raziel:
"The purpose of this entire research was simple—"
His eyes flickered toward the shelves of souls in jars.
"—To study human souls, develop them, make them stronger, and ultimately absorb them for a massive increase in power."
🔥 Frieza's smirk deepened. His tail curled behind him.
"Ho ho ho… How beautifully ruthless. Studying before consuming… treating souls like aged wine before drinking them. Quite the connoisseur, aren't you?"
⚡ Caulifla scoffed, rolling her eyes.
"Tch! That's just cheap! Real warriors don't 'refine' power like some recipe! We FIGHT for it!"
Raziel chuckled at her response but continued reading.
2. Why Some Souls Glow While Others Don't
Raziel:
"The glowing ones are what I call 'True Souls.' Normal souls don't use all of their determination. They hold back, whether intentionally or not. But when a soul fully embraces all of its inner power, it glows."
🔥 Frieza hummed thoughtfully, his fingers tapping the armrest.
"So those who push beyond their limits achieve a superior form of existence... Interesting. Perhaps even applicable beyond just souls."
⚡ Caulifla squinted at the glowing jars.
"So, what? If someone just believes in themselves real hard, they get super strong?"
Raziel smirked.
"Something like that."
3. What Are 'True' Souls?
Raziel:
"A 'True' soul is when all the Determination in a person is fully activated and infused into their original trait."
He pointed at the shelves.
"For example, a normal Bravery soul just means someone is courageous. But if a Bravery soul becomes 'True Bravery,' they aren't just fearless… they literally cannot feel fear anymore, no matter what. And they gain massive power to match."
🔥 Frieza's tail flicked as he grinned.
"A power that enforces absolute dominance over one's nature? Ho ho ho… That's quite the advantage."
⚡ Caulifla narrowed her eyes.
"So… you're saying if I had a True Saiyan soul, I'd be the absolute strongest fighter?"
Raziel shrugged.
"If such a thing existed, maybe."
4. What Exactly Is 'Determination' & How Does It Work?
Raziel:
"Determination is… everything."
His voice turned serious.
"It's the will to never give up, no matter what. But it's also a source of power—"
He raised his hand, and suddenly, a red glow flickered in his palm.
"—It fuels stamina. It resurrects. It can literally alter the flow of time, allowing a person to Reset or even Erase existence itself. The more Determined you are… the stronger you become."
🔥 Frieza's smirk widened.
"The ability to bend reality simply by refusing to yield? Ho ho ho… how delightfully dangerous. A power like that could rewrite the universe itself!"
⚡ Caulifla clenched her fists.
"So you're saying… if I get strong enough, I could control time too?!"
Raziel shook his head.
"No. Determination doesn't give you power… it amplifies the power you already have."
5. What Energy Is Inside These Jars?
Raziel:
"The energy inside the jars is the infused power of a soul's trait mixed with magic. It's not ki. It's not stamina. It's something else entirely."
🔥 Frieza exhaled sharply through his nose.
"Tch. So even with all my power, I cannot tap into this energy naturally? How bothersome."
⚡ Caulifla rolled her eyes.
"Hah! Then I don't need it! Ki is all I'll ever need!"
6. How Does Soul Manipulation Work?
Raziel:
"Monsters like me can naturally manipulate souls. I can pull them out, restrict movement, and even use telekinesis. But I can't force someone to do something against their will."
🔥 Frieza tapped his chin.
"A pity… If you could control enemies completely, that would be most useful."
⚡ Caulifla cracked her knuckles.
"Good! I'd punch you right in the face if you tried pulling my soul out!"
Raziel chuckled.
"Noted."
7. Can Determination Be Extracted? What Happens?
Raziel:
"Yes, I can extract Determination from anyone."
He smirked at Caulifla.
"You already tasted it in my pie."
⚡ Caulifla blushed.
"I SAID SHUT UP ABOUT THAT!"
🔥 Frieza chuckled darkly.
"A power source that weakens others while strengthening yourself? Ho ho ho… how delightfully cruel."
8. Can You Revive Others?
Raziel:
"No. My revival is self-exclusive. I can't bring others back."
🔥 Frieza sighed, slightly disappointed.
"A shame. I was hoping you'd be useful in a different way."
⚡ Caulifla shrugged.
"Pfft! Who needs reviving? Saiyans fight till they DROP!"
9. Why Are True Souls So Special?
Raziel:
"They provide an insane power boost. Absorbing one can be like absorbing 20 normal souls at once. And True Determination souls? Even more."
🔥 Frieza licked his lips slightly.
"Oh my… now that is a tempting prize."
⚡ Caulifla clenched her fists.
"I'll get that strong MY way!"
10. Can Frieza Obtain a True Soul?
Raziel:
"No. You're not a Monster. You can't absorb souls."
🔥 Frieza's smirk briefly faltered.
"Hmph. So even with all my power, there are still 'rules' I cannot break? How… vexing."
⚡ Caulifla laughed.
"HA! Guess you're not so 'almighty' after all, Lord Lizard!"
🔥 Frieza's tail twitched, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Ho ho ho… enjoy your amusement while it lasts, monkey."
Final Reactions – What Now?
🔥 Frieza leaned back, mind racing.
Everything he just learned was invaluable. Even if he couldn't use souls, there were still experiments to be done.
⚡ Caulifla, meanwhile, cracked her knuckles.
"Alright, enough brain stuff! Let's get back to training!"
🔥 Frieza chuckled darkly.
"Patience, monkey… patience. I still have much to think about."