Chapter 79: Yama King of the Underworld
"Ranchi, I know this might come as a sudden surprise, but I really like you. I want you to be my wife in the future, just like Bulma and the others."
"You don't have to make a decision now, but you can give me your answer when I return from my training, okay?"
Looking into Ranchi's eyes, Cyrus spoke gently.
Although she initially felt flustered and shy, after hearing Cyrus's words, Ranchi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and regained her composure.
She did have a good impression of Cyrus, but with Bulma, Taisi, and the others right beside her, she would have felt embarrassed if he had asked her to decide on the spot.
"Um..."
Avoiding Cyrus's gaze, Ranchi nodded shyly, silently accepting his proposal.
Seeing her reaction, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Cyrus's lips.
Although he could have pressed Ranchi for a decision now—and he was confident she would agree—it would feel too selfish to leave right after confirming their relationship.
Besides, rather than forcing her to choose immediately, it was better to give her more time to consider.
After receiving my confession, Ranchi would constantly think about me even after I left, struggling over whether to accept my proposal. While worrying about me, her feelings would deepen. When I return from my training, I will make sure to win her heart completely...
I have to say, Cyrus is quite cunning!
"Goku, Chi-Chi, let's go."
"Oh!"
Since there was nothing else to do, Cyrus didn't linger any longer. He called Goku and Chi-Chi, bid farewell to Bulma and the other girls, then activated [Teleport] and vanished with them.
…
At the Temple of Heaven, Cyrus, Goku, and Chi-Chi appeared.
"God-sama."
Sensing their arrival, Mr. Popo, the servant of God, stepped out of the hall and respectfully greeted Cyrus.
"Popo, I'll be training with Lord Kai for the next year. I'm leaving the temple affairs in your hands."
"Yes, Lord God."
Cyrus gave his instructions, and Popo responded with his usual calm and unwavering demeanor.
To be honest, Cyrus felt a little guilty. Ever since taking the position of God, he had done almost nothing. Aside from the first few days of learning under Popo, he had left all the temple's responsibilities to him. If there were an award for the most irresponsible god of the year, Cyrus would undoubtedly take first place.
But what choice did he have? If becoming the God of Earth didn't help him achieve his ambitions, he never would have taken on such a ridiculous role in the first place!
Fortunately, Popo was the obedient and dutiful type. No matter what his superior asked, he would simply follow orders without a word of complaint. If it had been anyone else with even a slightly worse temper, having such an irresponsible boss would have been nothing short of a disaster.
Back to the topic—after entrusting all temple affairs to Popo, Cyrus prepared to take Goku and Chi-Chi to King Kai's planet. However, to reach King Kai's planet, they first needed to pass through Yellow Springs, the gateway to the underworld.
Ordinary people could only enter the underworld after death, but as the God of Earth, Cyrus had the privilege of accessing it at any time. With Goku and Chi-Chi by his side, the three of them vanished once again…
…
"Dear souls, gentlemen and ladies, please line up and proceed in an orderly manner."
"Hey, you over there! No cutting in line!"
At the entrance to the underworld, a staff member shouted through a loudspeaker, directing the newly deceased souls as they arrived.
At that moment, Cyrus, Goku, and Chi-Chi suddenly appeared in a nearby passage.
"Hey, Cyrus, are we in the underworld now?" Goku asked.
"Yes, this is Yellow Springs, the final resting place of souls after death."
"What? This doesn't look scary at all."
Goku's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he eagerly took in his surroundings, while Chi-Chi, standing beside him, pouted in disappointment.
Cyrus chuckled to himself. This was merely Yellow Springs, not the true depths of hell—of course, it wasn't as terrifying as the legends described.
However, Cyrus could somewhat understand Chi-Chi's disappointment. The legendary Yellow Springs of the underworld was far from the eerie and terrifying place one might imagine. The air was fresh, the surroundings were bright, and even the staff shouting through loudspeakers were neatly dressed, looking surprisingly modern.
"Hey, you three over there—who are you?"
Just then, one of the staff members noticed Cyrus and his companions and approached them.
The workers of the underworld were not ordinary humans but spirits of the netherworld. Although they resembled humans, their skin was either blue or red, and each had two sharp horns protruding from their heads.
"My name is Cyrus. I am the new God of Earth, and I wish to meet Lord Yama."
Cyrus spoke directly, revealing his identity.
"G-God?!"
The staff member's eyes widened in shock as they examined Cyrus more closely.
Although he seemed a bit too young to be a god, they had no reason to doubt him. After all, the mere fact that he had entered the underworld while still alive was proof enough of his divine status.
"Please, follow me."
With a respectful nod, the staff member led Cyrus and his companions through the underworld. Before long, they arrived at the grand hall of King Yama.
Yama was the supreme ruler of the underworld and the netherworld. He decided the fate of every soul that entered, determining whether they would ascend to heaven or be condemned to hell. A being of immense power, he was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in existence.
However, when Cyrus saw the massive figure sitting behind the desk, as large as a hill, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
This Lord Yama… He looks just like my senior brother, Lord Bull. Could they be related?!
Though the thought seemed unlikely, Cyrus couldn't help but silently joke to himself.
And it wasn't just him—Goku and Chi-Chi also stared at King Yama in astonishment. Apparently, they had the same thought!
Click. Click.
The sound of seals being stamped echoed through the hall as King Yama continued his work, deciding the fate of each soul—heaven or hell. Just as Cyrus and his companions were observing him, King Yama finally looked up, his gaze falling upon the three of them.
"Boy, are you the new God of Earth?"
Not only was he enormous, but his voice was equally powerful, reverberating throughout the entire hall.
"Yes, I am Cyrus, the new God of Earth. It's an honor to meet you, Lord Yama."
Stepping forward, Cyrus greeted him respectfully.
In terms of status, King Yama, who ruled over the souls of the dead, was naturally far above Cyrus, a mere Earthly deity. In terms of strength, Yama had completed his training under King Kai 500 years ago—he was undoubtedly far stronger than Cyrus at this moment.
As long as they weren't his enemies, Cyrus always showed proper respect to the strong.
Observing Cyrus's demeanor, King Yama momentarily paused his work, his interest in the young god seemingly piqued.
"Boy, why have you come to the underworld when you could have just stayed on Earth?"
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To be continued…