Frost took a deep breath, but the chills throughout his body hadn't subsided. His entire being felt numb. The people around him approached with concern. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Please report that I'm not feeling well today—I must leave early."
"But you just—" someone said doubtfully, only to be silenced by an older team member beside him.
Some people knew Frost's true identity. When his reputation as a peace ambassador had been at its peak, though his influence hadn't spread throughout the entire universe, his name had been famous in many regions. The veteran team members understood this humble, polite Frost's true nature—arrest warrants for this man hung in the lobbies of countless planetary and cosmic security forces.
If not for the Universal Chamber of Commerce's need for someone with Frost's strength to serve as manpower, he never would have found such a perfect safe haven. Those people just now obviously had a conflict with Frost. Best not to get involved.
"I'll convey the message." The veteran team member took over the conversation, speaking decisively to Frost.
"Thank you." When Frost spoke these words, his tone had changed—so cold it sent chills through people, as if nailing a person to an iron block with ice.
When Frost stood and departed, those who didn't understand remained puzzled, while those who did breathed sighs of relief.
Watching the black-cloaked figure leave, someone murmured, "Should we really report this?"
"Report it, but let him go. As long as we do our jobs properly... Those newcomers are a bit strange, though. Pay closer attention to them."
"Understood. Let's spread out."
Not long after, their communication equipment practically exploded.
Message after message arrived within seconds, each delivered in a surprised tone—voices lowered but pitches raised.
"The long-haired one has already won 50 million universe coins!"
"He hasn't lost once yet!"
"The blonde woman and the child set the highest record on the boxing machine... Wait, they've already broken two boxing machines! I have to go—I'm maintaining order!"
Raditz and his party seemed intent on breaking every rule. They challenged people's understanding time and again with abilities that appeared ordinary on the surface. The Chamber organizers rushed about in confusion, uncertain how to handle the situation.
In the gambling games, Raditz held Zangya in his arms and used his psychic powers to win easily. Even when the house tried to interfere with losses, Raditz could forcefully override their systems with telekinesis!
The violent combination of Broly, Rukon, and Android 18 had their fun in the play area. After destroying the boxing machines, they switched to darts, shattering dartboards one after another. Their strength was so overwhelming that people were afraid to complain.
Other than the disappointing food, they were having an excellent time.
The music stopped suddenly. Crisp applause interrupted the noise as a well-dressed bald man appeared before everyone, followed by a large contingent of black-cloaked soldiers.
"Everyone, the auction is now ready. Please proceed to the main venue, where wonderful items await your bidding."
After he finished speaking, everyone immediately perked up, setting aside all trivial matters to follow the bald host to the main venue. The crowd thinned considerably as many representatives left their large entourages behind.
Raditz left Rukon and Broly outside, entering the arena with just the four of them.
Compared to the splendor and opulence outside, the auction venue appeared less ostentatious. With a base tone of white jade, it revealed many exquisite details in a deliberately understated way. Close inspection revealed that even the arrangement of teacups had been carefully prepared.
Representatives from across the universe sat in corresponding compartments. The terrain rose in tiers, forming a large semicircle around the lavish auction stage.
Shortly after, the auction began. A provocatively dressed woman hosted the grand event, holding up a display as she announced the first item.
"This item is a rare gemstone obtained from the edge of a distant galaxy, fashioned into an accessory by the most outstanding craftsman. It's called the Cosmic Heart. The starting bid is one million universe coins!"
The host raised her leg gracefully, walking to the front of the stage. She displayed the Cosmic Heart in her palm and tried it on herself. The dazzling brilliance reflected her beautiful makeup, making it impossible to look away.
Right at the auction's start, a shocking item appeared. The rare gemstone's brilliant finish made many women's eyes sparkle with desire—they wished they could take it home immediately. The men were equally moved, though they wanted to bring home both the jewel and the seductive host.
"Three million!" Someone suddenly raised the bid.
"Four million two—"
"Ten million!" Raditz raised his paddle for the first time, directly jumping to a higher tier. Many people looked at him in surprise.
Ten million? Did this kid understand auction etiquette? Did he grasp how much that was? Even Renso's expression changed dramatically. He grabbed Raditz's clothes, reminding him the price was too high, but Raditz waved reassuringly.
"Isn't it too expensive for a gemstone? Though beautiful, it's not worth spending so much," Zangya said with some concern.
Raditz took Zangya's hand and smiled gently. "This is for you. The price doesn't matter."
After confiscating Frieza's wealth, Raditz actually had no shortage of rare gems. His accumulated wealth had reached a point where he couldn't even count it all. But in this universe, money didn't allow complete freedom—strength was king, though monetary transactions remained necessary in ordinary society.
The ten million price was admittedly high. Everyone present was a shrewd merchant, none as reckless as Raditz. Gemstones were merely an appetizer to delight the crowd—the truly important items came later.
As a result, only a few followed the bidding, finally losing to Raditz's direct call of twenty million.
In everyone's eyes, this long-haired man was insane! Twenty million universe coins for a gemstone, no matter how precious! Satisfied, Raditz took the Cosmic Heart and personally fastened it on Zangya.
Zangya, with her orange hair and strikingly beautiful appearance, had already been everyone's focus. Now adorned with the Cosmic Heart's decoration, she became even more radiant and captivating, drawing all attention to a single point.
Subsequently, the second auction item was a planet with an environment suitable for development. Spaceships, construction bases, even entire fleets became targets of fierce competition. Raditz wasn't interested in these and didn't raise his paddle.
Between auctions of major items, various expensive trinkets appeared—and these were what Raditz primarily targeted. Everyone was both frightened by Raditz's extravagant spending and puzzled by his unconventional choices. If Raditz hadn't genuinely produced the money, they'd have thought he was deliberately disrupting the auction.
Who buys decorations at prices higher than spaceships? The reptilian businessman nearby's face had gone dark, simply watching Raditz's performance.
But Raditz simply didn't care—who told them he was wealthy! Some refused to accept it, but whenever Raditz encountered a higher bid, he went even higher. His price increases made people want to vomit blood.
"The next auction item is a special artifact brought back by pirates from a dangerous planet. It's rumored to grant any wish. These are called Dragon Balls!"
Dragon Balls?!
The host's words shocked Raditz and his companions. While others didn't understand, they knew very well what Dragon Balls meant. They would appear here?!
People marveled and questioned the Dragon Balls' magical ability to grant any wish—it seemed too incredible! Did such things truly exist?
Amid the crowd's expectations and doubts, the host brought forward a tray displaying seven gleaming Dragon Balls arranged in perfect order.