Super Android 18 was on the verge of disintegration. Before that happened, Yuujin and the others had to find a way to counter Cell once again.
The simplest and most direct method was naturally to have Gokumi and Vegea use the Fusion Technique, allowing them to create an even more powerful warrior, Vekumi!
The fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18 into Super Android 18 was already on par with Golden Cell. Therefore, the fusion of Gokumi and Vegea, who were even stronger, would surely be able to defeat Cell!
"Yay! Vegea, let's fuse too!" Gokumi said excitedly.
"Don't be ridiculous! I refuse to fuse with you!" Vegea snapped without hesitation.
Gokumi had no issues with the idea and was even looking forward to it. However, Vegea outright rejected it. The thought of performing that embarrassing dance and fusing with Kakarot was worse than death to her.
Yuujin sighed, rubbing his forehead. He had expected this.
"Vegea, now is not the time to be stubborn. If you don't fuse with Gokumi, we'll all be killed by Cell. The Earth, and even the entire universe, will face a catastrophic crisis," Yuujin urged.
"That's right, Vegea. Please fuse with Gokumi quickly. If it's you and Gokumi, you can definitely defeat that monster Cell," Chi-Chi added.
"Princess..." Seripa also chimed in.
Yuujin, Chi-Chi, and Seripa all tried to persuade Vegea, hoping she would prioritize the greater good and fuse with Gokumi. However, given Vegea's stubborn personality, it was clear she wouldn't be easily convinced.
"No means no! I refuse to fuse with that Kakarot! No matter what you say, it's useless!" Vegea shouted.
"You can all stay here and wait for death. I'm going to fight!"
Without another word, Vegea transformed into a Super Saiyan, her aura flaring as she flew into the battlefield.
"Vegea! Vegea!" Yuujin called after her.
"That stubborn woman! Forget it, let's go too!" Yuujin said, exasperated.
"Yes!!!"
Faced with such a stubborn and reckless woman, Yuujin had no choice but to proceed step by step. He, Gokumi, and the others unleashed their auras and joined the battle.
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"Attention, attention! The spaceship will depart in 10 minutes. All personnel who have not yet boarded, please board immediately. Repeat, all personnel who have not yet boarded, please board immediately!"
On the Temple, a massive spaceship stood on the launchpad as the loud alarm echoed throughout the area.
The Red Silk Girls, the Holy Maidens, tens of thousands of Temple guards, and all the scientists and researchers on the Temple were boarding the ship in an orderly yet urgent manner. All essential supplies and equipment were packed into capsules and taken aboard.
"Suno, Meizhen, where are we going?" Goteno asked.
"That energy down there is so scary... Are Dad and the others still fighting that terrible monster?" Trunksia added.
Though still young, even they could sense the tense atmosphere. Their little faces were filled with unease.
"We're heading to the Galactic Front to rendezvous with Lady Launch and the others," Suno explained.
"Don't worry, Princesses. Lord Yuujin and Lady Gokumi will definitely defeat that monster," Meizhen reassured them.
After bringing Goteno and Trunksia to their dedicated resting room, Suno and Meizhen patiently comforted them.
"We're going to see Mama Launch? Yay!" Goteno exclaimed happily.
"Yeah! Dad and Mama Gokumi are the strongest. They'll definitely win!" Trunksia added.
While the other maids arranged the princesses' belongings in the room, Suno and Meizhen exchanged bitter smiles.
The enemy they were facing this time was unprecedentedly powerful. Even Lord Yuujin and the others were nearly at their wits' end, which was why they had ordered the evacuation.
Their hearts were heavy with grief, and they had even considered staying behind. However, Suno and Meizhen knew they had a mission to fulfill: to protect the two princesses.
They would protect Lord Yuujin's lineage at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing their lives.
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Meanwhile, in the Temple's command center—
"Sister, what are you saying? You don't want to leave?"
"If you're not leaving, then I won't leave either!"
"Tights, this is no time to be stubborn. The spaceship is about to depart. Please come with us!"
Hearing Tights say she didn't want to leave, Bulma was both anxious and angry. Krillin and the others also tried to persuade her, but Tights simply smiled and shook her head.
"Bulma, please forgive me for being selfish this once. I want to stay and watch Yuujin and the others fight until the very end."
"Ever since we were young, you've always been smarter than me. As your older sister, I've always been chasing after your shadow. To be honest, for a long time, I felt very resentful and even jealous of you."
"But that was all in the past. Now, I feel nothing but happiness. I have such an amazing sister."
"Even without me, I know you'll be able to lead everyone forward."
"So let me stay this time. Let me be selfish just once."
Tights gently stroked Bulma's cheek as she spoke, and Bulma burst into tears.
"Sister, please come with us! If you don't leave, I won't leave either!"
Bulma clung to her sister, pleading desperately.
The situation was so urgent that they hadn't even had time to pick up their parents from West City. If Tights stayed behind and Yuujin and the others lost, Bulma would be left alone.
She couldn't bear the thought of that.
"I'm sorry, Bulma."
After giving Bulma a gentle hug, Tights signalled to two Red Silk Girls standing nearby.
Though hesitant, the two Amazons eventually stepped forward and forcibly separated Bulma from Tights, escorting Bulma onto the spaceship.
"No! No! Let me go!"
"Sister!"
Bulma screamed and struggled, but she was no match for the two Silk Girls. She could only watch as her sister grew farther and farther away, eventually disappearing from sight.
"Live well, Bulma."
Tights silently prayed, then turned to Krillin and the others.
"Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, I leave everyone in your hands."
Tights smiled as she spoke, and Krillin, Yamcha, and the others looked pained but eventually nodded. They floated into the spaceship.
"Ah, everyone's gone. The Temple feels so quiet now."
"Snake Princess, aren't you leaving with everyone?"
Tights asked the Snake Princess, who had also stayed behind.
"I am my master's possession. As long as my master is still fighting, I will not leave."
"Though I am far weaker than my master, I am still the Snake Path Goddess born from the underworld. If there's any danger, I can at least protect Lady Tights."
The Snake Princess smiled as she answered.
"Oh my, I almost forgot. You're a true goddess, aren't you? In terms of divine rank, you're even higher than Yuujin."
"If you want to stay, then stay. Let's witness Yuujin and the others fight until the very end."
"As you wish, Lady Tights."
Tights couldn't help but tease the Snake Princess, who gracefully nodded in response.
The spaceship carrying their last hope had already taken off. Tights and the Snake Princess fell silent, their eyes fixed on the large screen in the command center.
There, Yuujin, Gokumi, Chi-Chi, Vegea, Celipa, and Super Android Android 18 were still locked in a desperate battle against Cell
To be continued…
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