Roy doesn't feel much about this, because he doesn't even have a mobile phone and knows very little about the outside world.
He himself was well protected by Luke. and was not harassed by those publishers.
His most intuitive first reaction now is this house is so great!
A classical European Art Nouveau building with its own courtyard.
There were flower beds and a swimming pool in the yard, and special staff to maintain everything.
This environment was really something. Old Luke was truly a good person!
Roy's second reaction was Old Luke really has a lot of money!
Such a valuable house was given away just like that, and judging from his tone, he had several similar houses.
Gee, cartoonists are so rich!
What Roy obviously didn't know was that this house was the best property Old Luke owned, and in order to win Roy's heart, he'd really spent a lot.
Old Luke understood that Roy was emotional and knowledgeable.
But after witnessing too many cases of veteran artists being betrayed by ungrateful newcomers, he no longer believed purely in favors or loyalty.
Instead of relying on kindness, it was better to rely on concrete benefits.
This was the rule Luke Sr. always lived by.
And clearly—it worked.
From the moment she saw the house, No. 18 immediately decided to live in it.
So the two simply packed their belongings and moved in.
—
At night, after Roy finished bathing, he looked at No. 18, who was resting nearby.
In the past two days, because they were busy meeting Old Luke, changing houses, and moving luggage, they really hadn't talked much.
[Avoiding harmony… content omitted, forgive me~]
Finally, a cool yet pleasant voice sounded, the cold aura around No. 18 softening a bit.
"What are you looking at? What are you thinking about?"
"I was just thinking about why you look so good."
"Oh, you're lying."
"How could I possibly lie to you?"
"Deceiving~~~"
A cool night, gentle as water.
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The next day, Roy who had rested the whole night was woken up by the phone.
When he opened his eyes, he found No. 18 looking at him with her chin in her hands.
"You're awake."
"Mm." Roy was a little embarrassed.
There is no plowed land only a tired bull.
Especially when this field can blast even the Prince of Saiyans… truly terrifying.
When he answered the phone, it was Luke Sr. asking how he liked the new house.
He also reported the current sales of Dragon Ball.
Dragon Ball had already become a phenomenal manga. Every copy of Shōnen Magazine on the market was in short supply, and piracy signs had already begun to show.
Old Luke called specifically to share joy and to talk about money.
At the mention of money, No. 18 immediately perked up, snatched the phone, and began bargaining directly with Old Luke.
After a while, she hung up.
No. 18 gave Roy a quiet glance… and suddenly, a flame ignited in Roy's heart.
You are like fire in the winter!
Majestic flames burn me!
Burn my calories!
Thus began a new day with the second round of early-morning aerobic exercise.
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Meanwhile, at the office, Old Luke stared at his phone in shock.
"Where did Roy pick up such a powerful woman…? She actually bargained with me until I took a loss."
But the fact that she haggled so earnestly meant Roy wasn't planning to leave Shōnen Magazine.
Old Luke was instantly relieved.
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"One of the reasons Dragon Ball became so popular is its cute and interesting characters. If an anime is poorly drawn and unmemorable, it's easily forgotten. But the Goku's design is truly adorable.
Not just Goku—Krilin, Yamcha, Bulma, the colorful Master Roshi, Chiaotzu… every character is distinctive, eye-catching, and lovable.
Not only humans pigs, cats, dogs appear as part of the world, fully integrated into society. These small animals make the world of Dragon Ball more harmonious and interesting.
There's a sense of freedom and wildness.
In this world, it feels like anything can happen and miracles can appear at any time."
This was the praise Dragon Ball received from the outside world, and there were countless comments like this.
Over time, the popularity of Dragon Ball only grew stronger, sweeping the entire city and even spreading outward.
Everyone was discussing Dragon Ball young or old, rich or poor.
For a while, Dragon Ball became the topic of conversation at every table.
That is the charm of Dragon Ball.