After making sure to record most of the deployment of the Imperial guard, both Bann and Seleri moved back towards the city to escape. Although this time different from other times before, they didn't flew over towards their base.
Bann was aware that the Imperial guard was most likely wary of things that flew over the skies of this world. More so when it was such a backward one.
After all, flying and levitation wasn't a thing in Warhammer, as far as Bann knew. So it would be a dumb way to give themselves away.
Thus, without other option than jumping through the terrain, both Bann and Seleri made their way back towards the mountain chain that became their base.
On their path, they also patrolled over the few villages they had under their control. It wasn't anything crazy, just a bunch of people that gave them food and resources in exchange of security.
This was something that Bann came up with a few years ago, mostly as a test to see how the locals would react to them and how much they would be able to bargain something from them.
And he was glad that he made the choice, after all not only they benefited from it by having lots of meal that were prepared with expertise hands of mothers and fathers. But also gave him a time to relax and chat with other people that wasn't a bunch of kids.
Thus, it marked the beginning of a good relationship between the saiyans and some inhabitants of this world. As the exotic nature of the saiyans was a welcome novelty to the villagers who saw the theft of their cattle and lands reduced to zero. All in exchange of food and some minerals they were asked some times.
After getting their hands on a piece of meat for their dinner, Bann and Seleri bid their farewell to the nearest village from their base as they soon entered the cave they made their home.
Inside were Aprit and Ramela eating together after it seemed to be a battle between each other. Both were wearing their battle armor although without gloves and their scouter.
After so many years, Ramela was the only one aside from Bann and Rucule that was transitioning from childhood towards adulthood. And although she still held the same childish face, she was getting taller than Aprit and Seleri while some parts of her body started to also grow.
Her black mane was untamed and reached her lower back, if it's wasn't for the trimming that Seleri gave her, her hair would have long ago covered her whole face.
Her thick and muscular thighs, alongside her powerful arms showcased that she was well-fed during all this time. But her innocent smile was the reminder that the girl still have the attitude of a kid.
Well, the attitude of a saiyan kid.
Meanwhile Aprit still has a child body, although not tall at all, with his 4'6 feet he looked like a normal brat.
Though just like Ramela and pretty much all the saiyans, his musculature was extremely developed for a kid. His back was starting to become wide while his arms and legs started to also bulk up as he approached his puberty.
He too still held his childish features alongside babyfat on both cheeks. His once caramel skin took a darker tone as he spent many hours alongside Bann and Rucule training outside under the sun.
His wild long curls gave him an untamed look, although instead of getting an afro the kid hair was growing downwards.
'If someone's convince him to get braids or dreadlocks would be a great improvement for his appearance.' Bann thought to himself as Aprit eyed him.
Cleaning his mouth with his forearm, the kid asked him "What is it?" A frown could be seen on his face.
Bann smirked at his question and expression while answered him "Nothing, it seemed like you lost once again at Ramela, heh."
Hearing his words Aprit's body tremble a little in rage, yet he decided to gulp down his food and breath deep to calm himself.
He has already been beaten enough by Ramela to start a fight against Bann which he didn't know that he would be able to win.
Thus he decided to follow the steps given by Rucule to calm himself down.
Seeing the kid not falling to his words Bann just let out a chuckle and said to them "Well since you both already ate I will only make this for the three of us." He pointed towards the sizable piece of meat on his shoulder while he started to laught at the distraught expression on both kids.
Walking forward he headed towards the kitchen of their base while Seleri never left his side.
His footsteps echoed through the corridor built up from a special alloy, made by their crude technology. After so many years studying the various chapters of information left on their board computer, Rucule was finally able to start building machines and other tools that helped to build their base, and exploit the resources of the mountain they were currently in.
'He has made great strides towards unlocking the rest of the technology, and I've been a helpful hand cutting his hair and beard.' Bann thought to himself proudly.
Before dying he was a proud barber on his city, his Instagram page was successful and many celebrities came to his place to get their hair cut and beard trimmed.
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And although he tried to learn the saiyan technology, he quickly assessed like the good boss he was that sometimes, you need to stick up with what you're good at.
He didn't finished high-school for a reason.
Thus he promoted himself to the unique title of Saiyan Barber. A title that he made sure to boast when it was necessary.
'I may not be a genius, but I'll be a guy with drip.' He reassured to himself as he smiled towards Seleri who looked at him with interest.
He then took a few minutes to get the ingredients to prepare his special sauce to cook the meat while some vegetables of alien look were on the table.
Although saiyans were capable of eating almost anything, they always preferred to eat something tasty.
After finishing preparing the meat and the vegetables, he moved both hands to the side while the meat stayed on the middle of them, then gathered ki on his hand while focusing on not burning the whole meat.
Thus with patience, he started to cook for the inside to outside the meat until it reached the point of well to well done.
He then increased the temperature and gave the exterior of the meat a golden layer.
After ensuring that his food was well cooked, he took three trays and placed meat alongside vegetables on them. With a good amount of food remaining to be refill once they finished their meat.
With trays in both hands and his on his tail, he sat on the table alongside Seleri who took her tray and started wolfing down the food.
He placed the other one towards the seat where Rucule would take and lastly took his while his left hand touched his scouter and called to Rucule "Food's ready, come now."
He only heard a grunt in response, without waiting any longer he started too eat too his food with joy written on his face. He only raised his eyes when he heard the sound of something flying with great speed towards their location,when they say Rucule reaching towards them.
Not minding the winds that accompanied the young man, he only nodded his head as they eat in silence.
"I take that you already seen the images I sent you." Bann spoke after a few minutes while he headed to serve his second ration.
"Hmm" Ruccule nodded to his words while he continue eating ravenously his food. Meanwhile Seleri floated beside Bann while her tail caressed his back as she asked him for another ration.
Bann complied to the lavender-haired girl while he continue speaking "They would be troublesome, their organization is even bigger than the forces of Frieza, although I'm in the dark regarding their capabilities, I can assure you they won't be an easy foe to defeat."
Seleri muttered a "Thank you" to Bann as she head back to eat while Rucule gulped down the piece of meat on his mouth to speak "And how do you know this? We weren't able to gather information regarding the space station and the ships, so how did you get such information?"
The young man voice reached Bann's ears as the later turned around and looked over Rucule. He was taller than him by great margin and his physique was intimidating to say the least, at 7'3 he dwarfed even the orks they encountered until now. His muscle mass was nothing to be trifle with as his biceps were bigger than Bann's head. His thighs were almost the same size of a regular human chest.
The once little kid became one kind of a beast, an his square face and rugged features gave him an intimidating look.
Winking at his serious looks Bann answered to him nonchalantly "I heard what they say, and most importantly, I do look after everything that seems important, unlike others."
His last words made Rucule choke on his food while he retracted his gaze and looked downwards as he ate with shame.
What Bann was referring to was an event that occurred a few months ago. Where Rucule encountered some people nearby one of the villages under their care and he didn't took them as important.
Only for said people to come up a few weeks later and ransack the village for all its belongings.
"There are various things going on, but the most important are these, this world is under the rule of a bigger organization and the population is controlled by a church, called the Ecclesiarchy." He added after a few moments while munching down the meat.
Hearing his words, Seleri nodded her head and added "Yes, I heard they were also talking about a celestial lord or something, most likely the one in charge of them all and someone in the big leagues like Frieza..." She gulped down the piece of meat she was munching and then continued "...Though they don't seem that dangerous to be honest, their people are scrawny, weak and their weapons don't look that troublesome, I say that if you all give me the chance I'll take down their little army overnight."
Seleri eyed both saiyans with eagerness and cockiness. Although her words sounded arrogant, she had the power to back up such claims after all. The little girl has showcased until now why she was classified as elite, and why was she supposed to be a member of the royal family in the future.
She was the only one surpassing the ten thousand units in power, and although they had learned long ago to not rely on the lectures given by the scouter, they knew that the lecture given by it was a good description of their capabilities.
And Seleri was one of her kind. In another league.
Yet she met shaking heads from both Bann and Rucule as the later explained to her "The saiyan way won't work for what we want, we need lackeys and manpower to fuel our industry and get what we need to keep improving Seleri, there's no one to sell this planet, there's no reason for us to destroy our temporary home and most importantly..."he gulped down his food as he get up on his feet to retrieve more meat.
"There's no reason to waste the opportunity at hand, these humans whether you liked it or not are compatible with us, meaning that we can rebuild our numbers with careful planning." Said the young man as he gave his back to both of them.
Bann nodded his head while adding his part "If both Aprit and Ramela decides to partner with each other and bear children's, then we would have pure blood guaranteed while Rucule and I produce more hybrids to marry them. In that way we would ensure that our roots are not diluted while maintaining strong our saiyan blood."
After hearing such words coming out of Bann mouth Seleri eyed him with a pout while she clenched her fist.
"We have a duty to fulfill, our lives were spared to continue and avenge our parents. Don't forget such a thing Seleri." Rucule voice reached out their ears as he looked over them with a serious expression on his face.
Of all them, he was the only one that keep memories of their homeworld. And he was the one that suffered the most for their fate.
Although they didn't have the confirmation, Bann already explained the most likely outcome of the saiyan race.
Thus since they were kids, everyone in the squad was aware of their duty towards their race. And it's weight heavily remained on their shoulders each passing day.
"We don't know if the Prince Vegeta is still alive Seleri, so it would be better if you start to change your stance regarding getting a partner, you still have time to think about but remember that times pass and we need to do something." Rucule said to her as he wolfed down his food.
Seleri looked downwards while she clenched her fist, she didn't wanted to be told what to do, neither to be pressured to decide such important thing for herself.
Yet she knew that Rucule didn't told her such things out of bad, but with their mission heavily on his mind.
A mission she also received and was heavily reminded by her parents on the video they left her.
Seeing her expression Bann decided to caress her head while he told her with a gentle tone "Don't worry brat, no one can force you to decide something, you can kick our asses remember that hehehe."
Hearing his laugh, Seleri let out a chuckle and simply nodded her head. She then raised her head and looked over Rucule while exclaiming "Only those strong enough can fancy me! I'm Seleri, daughter of Naat and Ginjar, and I wouldn't expect less for me!"
As they heard her words, Bann smiled at her while Rucule showcased a faint smile.
"Well said brat! Now eat or else you'll be a scrawny kid." Bann urged her while pointing towards her tray.
Meanwhile Rucule voice reached them "...I guess that's how it should be, is the way of saiyans after all."