Within the dark dimensional space, gloomy luminescence floated ominously. Around that eerie light, bubbling purple-black spheres merged seamlessly with the surrounding oppressive environment, forming a perfect domain of absolute darkness.
A figure stood shrouded in gloom, blocked by a thin layer of black mist that obscured clear vision. But upon fully entering the dark space, the obscuring fog dispersed—revealing a pair of blood-crimson eyes that pierced coldly forward like the tip of a bloodstained spear.
"Here's your prize."
The frigid voice emerged like a serpent burrowing directly into one's heart.
"Thank you, Frieza." An equally cold yet subtly charming female voice responded. Suddenly, a dimensional crack tore open—like a waterfall being sliced cleanly—and a woman with a provocative figure stepped forth from the water-like dark stream of radiance.
The Demon Realm sorceress—Towa.
She appeared as beautiful and statuesque as ever, possessing a voluptuous figure. Tight-fitting garments outlined seductive curves that made blood pump faster involuntarily. Her long silver-white hair cascaded across her chest, exuding an intoxicating fragrance.
"At last—the Time Egg! Hahaha! After investigating for so long, I've finally obtained it." Towa smiled with visible satisfaction upon seeing the object in Frieza's grasp.
One had to acknowledge this woman's captivating allure. Her smile resembled that of an enchanting specter—beautiful yet brimming with sinister power.
Frieza maintained cautious vigilance when facing this woman. He was also fundamentally demonic. Two demons cooperating required constant awareness that either might devour the other at any moment.
"What use does this object serve?"
"It's useless to you, but entirely different for me," Towa replied coquettishly. "It will help me realize my ambition—what I've pursued relentlessly for countless years."
She caressed the Time Egg tenderly, her smile widening. Yet Frieza felt profound chill despite the warm expression.
Towa's eyes revealed unmatched desire—but hidden deeper lay indifference and deathly silence, as though a desperate, dying world was spreading before her vision, ready to hatch from this very egg.
"I can sense tremendous energy contained within it."
"Precisely correct. I've been systematically collecting energy to provide nourishment for Lord Demon God Demigra's resurrection. Because of Raditz and his allies' interference, the process stalled for many years. Now, finally, I can fulfill my purpose! With the Time Egg, everything becomes sufficient!"
Frieza's eyes narrowed calculatingly. "A Demon God... heh. And what about our agreement?"
"You collected energy for me and obtained the Time Egg. I provided you with life restoration and access to alternate space-time for cultivation. We're mutually dependent." Towa smiled with false warmth.
Both laughed, yet each smile carried deeper coldness than the other.
Towa relied on her dark dimensional sanctuary, believing Frieza wouldn't dare cause trouble here. Frieza had no immediate intention of betrayal either. Their cooperation concluded here, but their ultimate purposes aligned conveniently. If the Demon God eliminated Raditz and his companions, excellent. If not, waiting until both sides mutually destroyed each other proved most strategically sound.
These two individuals harboring private schemes pursed their red lips, smiling as they regarded each other with mutual suspicion.
"In that case, I'm departing. I'll mention, incidentally..." Frieza's voice stretched long and sharp as a blade, "I've nurtured something entirely new within your alternate space-time. I'm quite grateful for the opportunity."
"Hmph. You're welcome." Towa continued stroking the Time Egg in her hand, smiling with apparent satisfaction.
In truth, she'd maintained constant vigilance against Frieza. But requiring a powerful assistant to act on her behalf, she'd endured his various reckless behaviors and disobedience. Frieza possessed tremendous strength yet proved far less controllable than Mira—eventually becoming a disaster.
Currently, she lacked capability to deal with Frieza directly. But once Demon God Demigra resurrected, everything would reach conclusion. At that point, Frieza would also become an obstacle requiring elimination.
Contemplating this, Towa gripped her staff more tightly.
Just as Towa prepared casting her transportation spell and Frieza readied departure, the dimensional space suddenly trembled.
Dark energy roiled violently as the alternate dimension spun chaotically—as though impacted by external force, slowly tearing open a vortex-shaped rupture. The gap expanded progressively, as if someone outside was forcibly ripping space apart.
"What's happening?!" Frieza screamed with uncharacteristic alarm. He possessed no understanding of space-time manipulation and turned fierce eyes toward Towa.
Yet Towa appeared equally shocked, her expression transforming drastically. "You left a trace! You allowed Chronoa to track you here?!"
"Impossible! No one could match my speed!"
"DAMN IT! Could Chronoa's temporal power be so formidable she can utilize residual spatial fragments for backwards tracking?!" Towa panicked—a rare display of vulnerability. She gritted her teeth, waving her demonic staff to block Chronoa's temporal intrusion with a wave of Demon Realm energy.
The Time Nest
In the Time Realm, Chronoa had just achieved breakthrough—thin mist swirling to form a vortex visible to the naked eye. But suddenly it began dissipating, covered by Towa's interfering energy.
Chronoa's face glistened with perspiration, her arms trembling as though unable to maintain focus much longer.
At that critical moment, Raditz's hand extended toward her. "Use my energy—that should suffice, shouldn't it?"
"Your energy? Let me attempt..." Chronoa had reached her limit when suddenly she felt majestic force rushing into her body. It was boundless divine power—with this energy, Chronoa possessed confidence to break through any obstruction.
Pure, overwhelming power suddenly erupted in brilliant radiance—mighty as a cosmic river, impacting the alternate space-time dimension directly.
Dark Dimension
Towa at the opposite end panicked genuinely. She lacked capability to confront Raditz directly at present. She gritted her teeth furiously. "DAMN IT! This is Raditz's power!"
"Hmph. So it truly is him," Frieza stated coldly. "Can you stop him?"
"It's overwhelmingly potent. My space-time barriers are being shattered. I must transition to another dimensional refuge."
Towa felt horrified by the sudden power surge, yet avoided excessive panic. She could retreat to the Demon Realm proper at any moment. No matter how formidable Chronoa's temporal abilities, she couldn't penetrate the nearly infinite dark energy within Towa's home domain.
Frieza perceived Towa's intentions and fled without further discussion. Towa hadn't included him in her ultimate plans anyway—once the Great Demon God emerged, his usefulness ended completely.
Towa disregarded Frieza's departure. After all, they would part ways inevitably. Her immediate priority involved escaping rapidly.
"Farewell. Hmph—our next meeting won't be delayed long." Towa clutched her staff firmly, creating another dark dimensional portal leading directly toward the Demon Realm. She vanished within.
The outer dimensional space slowly disintegrated, approaching complete destruction. Chronoa's temporal power broke through decisively—even Raditz's consciousness penetrated the barrier momentarily.
The Time Nest
"Unfortunately, we're a step too late," Chronoa gasped with exhaustion.
She sighed with profound resentment, feeling helpless inadequacy. In direct space-time confrontation, Chronoa wouldn't lose to Towa. But pursuing only residual temporal-spatial energy fragments increased difficulty exponentially—even detecting this much proved miraculous.
"Let's return. We'll need to devise alternative strategies."
"We didn't come away empty-handed—I identified who stole the Time Egg." Raditz fixed his gaze on a corner of the collapsing dimensional space, his divine perception having glimpsed the truth.
"The former Emperor of the Universe—Frieza!"