Loren felt it clearly.
Things were about to become very troublesome.
Right on cue, the cold system voice rang out inside his mind.
[Warning! Warning! Potential high-risk targets detected — Android 17 and Android 18. They possess infinite energy and combat power far exceeding the current Z Fighters.
If events proceed unchecked, they — along with the future threat "Cell" — will cause irreversible devastation to Earth.]
[God-level choice triggered. Please make your decision, Host.]
Two translucent light screens unfolded before Loren's eyes.
[Choice One: Observe and Wait. Leave everything to Vegeta. With his current strength and arrogance, he will release Androids 17 and 18 himself — and be decisively defeated. You may enjoy the show and intervene later.
Reward: One pack of Super Melon Seeds (excellent for watching battles).]
[Choice Two: Proactively Break the Situation. Personally release Androids 17 and 18 and take control of subsequent developments.
Reward: Base combat power +5,000,000, Special character Lazuli (Android 18) favorability +70]
Loren's gaze paused on "Super Melon Seeds" for less than a tenth of a second.
Then it immediately shifted.
Five million combat power.
That was real.
Favorability? Unclear, but clearly important.
"System," Loren said calmly.
"I choose two."
Boom—!
A vast surge of power descended out of nowhere, flooding every inch of Loren's body.
[Ding! Choice confirmed.]
[Base combat power increased by 5,000,000.]
[Special character "Lazuli (Android 18)" favorability increased to 70.]
A private status panel appeared before Loren's eyes.
[Name: Loren]
[Base Combat Power: 20,000,000]
[Super Saiyan: 1,000,000,000]
[Super Saiyan 2: 2,000,000,000]
[Skills: Kaio-ken (No Side Effects), Instant Transmission (Kaioshin Version), Kamehameha (Mastered), Super Saiyan 2, …]
[Special Status: Lazuli Favorability — 70]
[Note: Her first impression of you is extremely positive.]
Loren didn't waste another second.
He stepped toward the two cold, silent stasis pods.
"Loren! What are you doing?!"
Piccolo reacted instantly, flashing in front of him with a guarded expression.
"You're not seriously planning to—"
"Move aside," Loren said calmly, as if asking someone to step out of his way.
"Mr. Loren, this is too dangerous!" Krillin shouted nervously.
"We should destroy them now!"
"Destroy them?" Loren glanced at him.
"Think about it, Krillin. Dr. Gero is dead. His lab has been exposed. These two are no longer being remotely guided by his hatred."
"But—!"
Before the argument could escalate further—
"STOP—!"
A frantic voice echoed from the shattered lab entrance.
A purple-haired figure rushed in at full speed and skidded to a halt.
It was Future Trunks.
His eyes were locked on Loren's hand, which hovered just above the activation panel.
"You can't… you absolutely can't release them!"
Trunks's voice trembled with fear.
"In my future… it was them! Android 17 and Android 18 killed everyone!"
"Piccolo… Vegeta… Krillin… everyone!"
Vegeta's expression darkened instantly.
"Killed by these tin cans?" He snarled.
"What a joke."
"Shut up!" Vegeta roared.
"That's your garbage future! It has nothing to do with me!"
"But—"
"There is no 'but.'"
Loren interrupted calmly.
He withdrew his hand and turned to face Trunks.
"You're late. And you don't understand the situation."
Trunks froze.
Loren raised a finger and drew two lines in the air.
"I've told you before. Your future and this present are parallel timelines."
"In your world, Goku died of heart disease. The Z Fighters were leaderless. Dr. Gero survived, and these two were nothing but hate-driven killing machines."
Loren's gaze swept over everyone.
"But here, everything is different."
"Goku is alive."
"Dr. Gero is dead."
"Cell was exposed early."
Then Loren spoke the most important words of all.
"And most importantly—"
"I'm here."
The words were simple.
But absolute.
Trunks had no rebuttal.
Because he knew it was true.
"I promise you," Loren said calmly.
"No matter what happens, I'll handle it."
He turned away.
Without hesitation.
Under everyone's horrified gaze, Loren pressed the emergency activation buttons.
Hiss—!
The stasis pods depressurized.
Cold white mist spilled out as the glass covers slowly lifted.
The air itself seemed to freeze.
Android 17 opened his eyes first.
Long black hair.
Cold, sharp eyes.
He stepped out casually, stretching as his joints cracked.
Android 17's gaze swept indifferently across the room.
Then—
Android 18 opened her eyes.
Short golden hair.
Blue eyes.
Cold, flawless beauty.
And the moment her gaze fell upon Loren—
A subtle ripple passed through her eyes.
A strange sense of familiarity.
As if…
She had already seen him before.
...
Author's Note:
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