69novels Chapter 356 356: Want to Grow Taller? Invite Friends to Help Cut the Price
Chapter 356 356: Want to Grow Taller? Invite Friends to Help Cut the Price
But very quickly, Frieza became alert again.
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he asked cautiously through voice transmission.
"Mr. Levos, why are you treating me so well?"
Levos looked at Frieza's expression, full of desire yet also full of suspicion, and laughed inwardly.
To deal with someone as smart and doubtful as Lord Frieza, brute force would not work. You had to follow his desires.
On the surface, he absolutely could not do anything that looked like a trap.
"Lord Frieza, you only want to grow taller. What's wrong with that? Besides, this isn't exactly a big deal, right?"
Levos transmitted back.
"Ohohoho... Mr. Levos is truly straightforward."
Frieza was delighted, but he still did not lower his guard.
The key was that word from earlier.
Free.
Hearing that word come from Levos's mouth felt unbelievable no matter how he thought about it.
Was there such a thing as a free lunch in the universe?
He had never believed that.
"Mr. Levos, there is no need for such courtesy between us. This king dislikes owing favors."
"If you have any conditions, state them."
"There really aren't any." Levos sounded helpless. "Lord Frieza, considering that you protected Planet Sadala earlier, fulfilling this small wish of yours isn't a problem."
"How about it? Is another ten centimeters enough? If not, I can add a little more, then I'll have Odebiao make it happen for you."
Frieza froze.
Instinctively, he still found it hard to believe.
"It... can still be increased?"
If his height could surpass Cooler's, what kind of reaction would his foolish brother have?
That was something Frieza had never even dared to imagine before!
His heart was moved.
"To be honest, as long as it remains within Odebiao's authority, I can still negotiate a little more for you."
"Then... add just a little more."
The corners of Frieza's mouth rose uncontrollably.
It seemed that choosing to register as an Earth citizen back then had been the wisest decision of his life.
Levos nodded and began secretly communicating with Odebiao.
A moment later.
A translucent blue screen unfolded before Frieza's eyes.
Only he and Levos could see it.
A line of large text was displayed on it.
Frieza Exclusive Height Growth Panel
Current Height: 161.1 cm
Remaining Active Growth: 8.9 cm / 10 cm, already in effect
Pending Height Growth: 10 cm
Activation Rule: Pending height growth must accumulate with bonus height growth to reach 15 cm before it can be redeemed all at once. After successful redemption, you will grow a total of 25 cm over the next five months.
This panel was something Levos had specially asked Odebiao to make so Frieza could conveniently check his height progress.
As for why it was not 20 centimeters but 25 centimeters, that was Levos's small attempt to avoid the prophecy from coming true.
"Twenty-five centimeters!"
Frieza's breathing became rapid!
That was five centimeters more than he had expected!
Originally, he only wanted to grow another ten centimeters and match his brother Cooler.
But now, this panel was telling him he had a chance to become five centimeters taller than Cooler!
Five centimeters was a very obvious difference.
Once five months passed, he would simply stand beside Cooler.
No sharp-eyed child would even be needed. As long as someone was not blind, they would be able to tell who was taller and who was shorter!
How could that not make him ecstatic?
"Ohohohoho..."
Frieza could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart and let out his signature demonic laugh.
The surrounding companions all cast doubtful glances at him.
"What's wrong with Lord Frieza? Winning a match shouldn't make him that happy, right?" Krillin muttered softly.
Piccolo's eyes turned serious. "That guy isn't planning something bad again, is he?"
Frieza paid no attention to anyone else's gaze.
All of his focus was on the screen before him.
He understood the rules.
Simply put, he currently had a ten-centimeter height quota, but he needed to gather fifteen centimeters before he could redeem it.
He was still short five centimeters.
Those five centimeters should be what Mr. Levos had additionally fought for on his behalf.
As for why fifteen centimeters were needed before redemption, perhaps it had something to do with Shenron Odebiao's authority.
The question now was how to obtain the remaining five centimeters.
Just as he was thinking, a golden gift pack suddenly popped up on the screen.
You are the only exclusive user of this panel. As a special gift, you receive 1 cm of height quota!
Accept?
Yes / No
Frieza's eyes widened.
That was it?
It was that simple?
Without hesitation, he raised a finger and tapped Yes in midair.
Congratulations. You have received 1 cm of height. Current pending height accumulation: 11 cm / 15 cm.
The progress bar visibly rose by a section.
Frieza's heartbeat began to quicken.
Immediately afterward, another pop-up appeared.
You possess the honorable status of an Earth registered resident. This is the foundation of height growth. As a special gift, you receive 1 cm of height quota!
Notice! If you leave Earth citizenship, all increased height will be withdrawn!
Accept?
Yes / No
Another free gift?
Originally, he had no real sense of belonging toward Earth, but this identity was genuinely allowing him to grow taller.
That tiny bit of resistance he had toward Earth citizenship vanished in an instant.
"It is only a title anyway. Being an Earthling brings this king no loss..."
Frieza naturally approved.
A free centimeter had to be accepted!
He calmly confirmed.
Congratulations. You have received 1 cm of height. Current pending height accumulation: 12 cm / 15 cm.
Only 3 centimeters left!
Frieza felt his blood faintly boiling.
This happiness had come far too suddenly!
The third pop-up followed closely.
You have protected Earth from destruction several times during moments of crisis. Your achievements deserve to be remembered. As a special gift, you receive 1 cm of height quota!
Accept?
Yes / No
Seeing this pop-up, Frieza's expression grew a little complicated.
Protected Earth?
He was not that noble...
He recalled the times when he had been forced to fight powerful enemies. Although his original intention had never been to protect Earth, the result had indeed been that Earth was protected.
That awkward feeling of being forced into the role of a hero instantly vanished before the reward of one centimeter.
There was nothing to feel awkward about. Without this king, Earth would have been destroyed countless times already.
This centimeter was something Earth owed me!
"This king accepts!"
Congratulations. You have received 1 cm of height. Current pending height accumulation: 13 cm / 15 cm.
Two centimeters left!
Frieza's breathing had become slightly rapid.
He felt that his dream was only one step away!
Sure enough, the fourth pop-up appeared right on time.
You once defended Planet Sadala of Universe 6, maintaining the peace and stability of Universe 6. Your magnanimity is admirable. As a special gift, you receive 1 cm of height quota!
Accept?
Yes / No
"Accept!"
This time, Frieza did not hesitate at all.
Thinking back to the Saiyans on Planet Sadala, he realized that he did not hate them that much.
Especially that sharp-eyed Saiyan child. That brat had been rather adorable!
At the very least, they were far more pleasing to the eye than the people from Emperor Vegeta's timeline.
Congratulations. You have received 1 cm of height. Current pending height accumulation: 14 cm / 15 cm.
Only the final centimeter remained!
The light of victory was right before his eyes!
"Ohohohoho... Mr. Levos, Lord Odebiao! You are both far too generous!"
Frieza had already begun imagining himself standing over Cooler after growing twenty-five centimeters taller.
At that moment, a glittering golden roulette wheel appeared in the center of the screen.
Because you have saved Earth from danger multiple times, you are hereby gifted three free lottery chances!
The highest prize on the wheel is 1 cm of height. Good luck!
Frieza had now calmly accepted his identity as Earth's protector.
But his heart instantly rose into his throat.
Here it came!
The final step!
As long as he drew that 1 centimeter, he could redeem it immediately!
His finger trembled slightly as he tapped the Start Lottery button in the center of the wheel.
The wheel spun rapidly.
Golden light flashed so brightly that Frieza could barely keep his eyes open.
His heart pounded wildly.
It had to hit!
It had to!
The pointer slowly decelerated and finally stopped on one segment.
Congratulations. You have won 0.5 cm of height!
Frieza froze for a moment.
Not 1 centimeter?
But... 0.5 centimeters was still fine!
And he still had two more chances!
As long as he drew another 0.5 centimeters, it would be enough!
He quickly adjusted his mindset, and a confident smile returned to his face.
Current progress: 14.5 cm / 15 cm.
Two chances left!
He pressed the lottery button again without hesitation.
The roulette spun once more.
Frieza stared fixedly at the pointer.
This time, the pointer stopped on an even smaller segment.
Congratulations. You have won 0.3 cm of height!
Frieza's smile stiffened for a brief instant.
Why... did it become less?
He looked at the progress bar.
Current progress: 14.8 cm / 15 cm.
Only 0.2 centimeters left!
He took a deep breath and placed all his hopes on the final draw.
"The last one. It must hit!"
He prayed inwardly and slowly pressed the button.
The roulette spun madly, and the light was brighter than ever before.
Frieza's heart could no longer remain calm.
This was the draw carrying all of his hopes!
Hit!
Hit for me!
The pointer gradually stopped.
Congratulations. You have won 0.1 cm of height!
"..."
The smile on Frieza's face froze.
Looking at the progress bar before him, he felt blood rush straight to his head.
Current progress: 14.9 cm / 15 cm.
14.9!
Only 0.1 centimeters short!
Only that tiny bit!
How could this be?
Why did it have to be short by just that little?
An indescribable sense of frustration began growing in his heart.
It was like a peerless delicacy had reached his mouth, only to be snatched away at the last second.
No!
This king will not accept such a result!
Just as he was about to ask Levos what was going on, a new notification popped up on the panel.
Not enough lottery chances? You may exchange valuable items for more chances.
High-value item detected: Fruit of the Tree of Might!
Exchange Rate: 1 Fruit of the Tree of Might = 1 lottery chance.
Fruit of the Tree of Might?
Frieza's eyes lit up immediately.
He still had four Fruits of the Tree of Might!
So that was it!
Frieza's heart settled, and he immediately understood.
There was no free lunch in this world. If one wanted something, one had to pay the corresponding price.
This principle, he understood.
Frieza placed one Fruit of the Tree of Might in front of the glowing panel without hesitation.
"Exchange!"
Exchange successful! You have received 1 lottery chance.
At the same time the screen displayed the successful exchange, the Fruit of the Tree of Might was also taken away by an invisible force.
Frieza pressed the lottery button again.
The wheel spun.
This time, he only needed 0.1 centimeters.
The pointer stopped.
Congratulations. You have won Fruit of the Tree of Might Fragments x50!
Fragments?
What was this?
Hint: Every 10 Fruit of the Tree of Might Fragments can be exchanged for 0.01 cm of height.
Frieza quickly calculated.
50 fragments meant 0.05 centimeters!
He immediately chose to exchange them.
Current progress: 14.95 cm / 15 cm.
Still 0.05 centimeters short!
Frieza looked at the three remaining Fruits of the Tree of Might in his hand, his eyes turning resolute.
Just a little more!
As long as he drew another 50 fragments, it would be enough!
"Exchange them all!"
He exchanged the remaining three fruits for lottery chances.
Three chances!
This king refuses to believe that I cannot gather the final 0.05 centimeters!
First draw!
Congratulations. You have won Fruit of the Tree of Might Fragments x20!
Current progress: 14.97 cm / 15 cm.
Good!
Still 0.03 centimeters short!
Second draw!
Congratulations. You have won Fruit of the Tree of Might Fragments x10!
Current progress: 14.98 cm / 15 cm.
Still 0.02 centimeters!
Frieza's palms were already covered in sweat.
Only one final chance remained!
Success or failure would be decided here!
He closed his eyes and pressed the button.
The roulette spun. Only after a long while did Frieza open his eyes to check.
The pointer had already stopped.
Congratulations. You have won Fruit of the Tree of Might Fragments x10!
Frieza stared hard at the progress bar.
Current progress: 14.99 cm / 15 cm.
Frieza nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.
Damn it!
Still short 0.01 centimeters!
Only one hundredth of a centimeter!
Looking at the progress bar that was almost full, his entire body went numb.
That 0.01 centimeters was like an uncrossable chasm standing between him and twenty-five centimeters of height.
It was simply the greatest distance in the universe!
"Damn it!"
His nails dug deeply into his palm, and Frieza's whole body trembled slightly.
He had no Fruits of the Tree of Might left.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up.
That's right!
There was still the tournament!
As long as he won the next match, he would receive ten Fruits of the Tree of Might!
At that time, forget 0.01 centimeters. Even if there were ten more 0.01 centimeters, this king could gather them all!
An unprecedented fighting spirit ignited in Frieza's heart.
He raised his head, sweeping his gaze across all the contestants in the winners' bracket. His eyes were filled with endless battle intent.
For that 0.01 centimeters!
For the dream of twenty-five centimeters!
For the chance to look down at his foolish brother!
No matter who the next opponent was, this king would win!
Seeing Frieza so full of motivation, Levos almost burst out laughing.
If Lord Frieza knew that the next step required inviting others to help, and that he would need to persuade other powerful warriors to join Earth citizenship, what kind of expression would he make?
At that time, would Frieza ask his family for help?
Those extra 15 centimeters were not so easy to obtain.
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