As a low-class warrior, even though Bardock’s power level had reached a very high level, he couldn’t disobey the king’s orders.
Despite his own dissatisfaction and emotions, if he were to resist, it would be considered treason.
So, even if King Vegeta ordered Raditz to follow Prince Vegeta, Bardock could only accept it and not refuse.
Fortunately, his son was relatively promising. Although his strength was still far from those elite warriors or outstanding upper-class warriors, he had shown enough talent to avoid being looked down upon by those who considered themselves superior.
Saiyans are a race that values strength.
If you are strong enough, you’ll have enough say.
The hierarchical system divided Saiyans into upper, middle, and lower class. Only by constantly getting stronger could one climb up and gain others’ respect, even becoming a cut above the rest.
Bardock’s years of hard fighting and effort to become stronger were all for the purpose of gaining enough power to truly control his own destiny. He had his beliefs, and facts proved that as long as he was strong enough, even elite warriors had to step aside when they see him!
Most upper-class warriors and elite warriors would only dare to gossip behind his back. Who dared to confront him directly?!
Through his own efforts, he forced King Vegeta to look at him with respect and take him seriously.
…
After carefully looking at Kakarot for a long time, Bardock and Gine finally left the room.
The brief separation had deepened their relationship further.
As they were talking, Talot, who had dressed and casually eaten some jerky, came in.
They exchanged smiles upon seeing each other.
Bardock, especially, smiled warmly, exuding a kind of charisma.
This was the face of a protagonist!
Talot remembered feeling an immediate liking for Bardock the first time they met, and the same went for Gine.
In a way, Bardock and Gine were also male and female protagonists, albeit of this era.
“Uncle Bardock, you’re back.”
“Yes, little Talot, you’ve grown quite a bit.” Bardock walked over to Talot and turned on his scouter.
‘Beep beep beep…’
[Power Level: 350]
“Not bad, your power level has not only surpassed 300 but reached 350 in half a year that I haven’t seen you!” Bardock praised upon seeing the number on the scouter.
Although this number was still below Raditz’s from the previous year, considering that Talot hadn’t been out training or fighting, having a power level of 350 was quite good.
At his age, he himself had far less power level.
Among upper-class warriors, this was ordinary, but among low-class warriors, it was quite impressive.
Many Saiyans could hardly reach this power level in their lifetime.
Bardock would never know that Talot’s power level at this moment had already exceeded 1000. If he did, he would be astounded.
Such talent far surpassed any Saiyan in history, even elite warriors couldn’t compare.
Not! If really compared, there is one person who is even more outstanding.
Currently, Vegeta has a power level of 3000.
From 2000 at birth, Vegeta’s Power level had increased by 1000 in five years.
Naturally, it is thanks to having enough resources that he can raise it so fast.
If it were Talot, he could achieve the same, or even more.
“Uncle Bardock, you’re overpraising me. My strength is nothing special,” Talot said modestly, not taking it seriously.
At the same time, Talot asked curiously, “Uncle Bardock, your power level should be even higher than six months ago, right? I can feel the aura of intimidation you give off.”
As he spoke, Talot activated his scouter to check Bardock’s power level. As expected, Bardock’s power level had surpassed the 10,000 mark, reaching 10,500.
“As expected of Uncle Bardock, a power level of 10,500 points. Not many elite warriors can surpass that,” Talot said in a congratulatory tone.
“Elite warriors? Hmph! They’re just a bunch of trash with empty titles.” Bardock snorted, seemingly disgusted by the term ‘elite’.
Without dwelling on it, he changed the subject, saying, “You’ve come at just the right time. I have something I wanted to talk to you about.”
Bardock then said to Gine, “Raditz should be coming back tonight as well. Prepare more food; I need to talk to Little Talot alone.”
“Raditz is coming back too? That’s great! We haven’t been together as a family for over half a year! You guys chat; I’ll go prepare.” Saying that, Gine left happily.
Talot remained silent on the side until Bardock said, “Come, Little Talot.”
“Okay,” Talot nodded and followed.
He also wants to talk to him privately; it’s the only way he could get the full picture.
Soon, they went to another room.
Bardock led the conversation, explaining that Talot was now five years old, and according to the Saiyan protection period for upper-class warriors, he was required to go out and conquer other planets after the age of five.
This was the destiny of a warrior and also a Saiyan.
The term “warrior race” partly came from this reason.
“Uncle Bardock, please speak freely. You have always been my elder,” Talot said respectfully, eager to hear Bardock’s plans for him.
Since Bardock brought it up, he must have a plan.
“Actually, I hoped you could accompany Raditz and follow Prince Vegeta on his expeditions. This way, your safety would be ensured, and you could earn considerable merits,” Bardock’s words surprised Talot.
He really didn’t expect Bardock to come up with this arrangement.
Talot had also considered it before, and even Raditz invited him to join.
“Uncle Bardock, if I don’t go, is there another arrangement?” Talot asked, not giving a direct answer.
Bardock smiled knowingly, as if he had expected this response.
“I knew you would refuse.”
This opportunity to train with Prince Vegeta was a dream for all Saiyans. But anyone with a bit of brains would realize that joining such a team would mean people with low strength would become cannon fodder.
Although his son was also cannon fodder, because of him, King Vegeta wouldn’t let anything happen to his son. So, his safety was assured.
Bardock’s first plan was for Talot to join too, solving a problem that had troubled him for a long time.