Three years passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Loren was taking an afternoon nap in a cool, shaded spot.
The gentle creaking of the rocking chair suddenly stopped.
A familiar, cold voice rang out in his mind.
[The God-level selection system]
[Warning! Warning! Major obstacle detected that can completely destroy Earth and severely threaten the host's life: Androids—about to appear!]
[God-level choice triggered. Please make your decision, Host.]
Loren rubbed his eyes and sighed helplessly.
"So it's finally time… only three years, huh."
[Option One: Continue to observe. Leave everything to Son Goku and the others. There is a high probability that Earth will be reduced to cosmic dust due to "battle aftermath."
Reward: None.]
[Option Two: Intervene immediately. Act as a supervisor to ensure Son Goku and the others efficiently eliminate the initial Androids (No. 19 and No. 20), and prepare for more troublesome variables later (No. 17 and No. 18). A clean working environment ensures long-term peace.
Reward: Base combat power increased to 15,000,000. Super Saiyan 2 unlocked. Lazuli's (Android 18) favorability +60.]
Loren's gaze stopped on the number 15,000,000.
Base combat power reaching fifteen million.
And unlocking Super Saiyan 2 on top of that.
That alone made the decision obvious.
As for Lazuli's (Android 18) favorability—
Loren glanced at it once, then ignored it completely.
Not important.
Loren stood up from the rocking chair, stretched lazily, and his joints crackled.
"System, I choose Two."
The moment the decision was made—
Boom—!
A vast power surged out of nowhere and flooded Loren's entire body.
His base combat power shot upward violently, breaking through ten million without resistance, and finally stabilized at a terrifying new level—
15,000,000.
More importantly—
Super Saiyan 2.
A brand-new realm beyond the legendary transformation.
"Very good," Loren muttered.
"With this, the Androids won't be much trouble."
A Deserted Island, Nine Kilometers Southwest of South City
The air felt heavy and suffocating.
The sea breeze blew, yet couldn't dispel the tension.
The Z Fighters had all gathered.
After three years of hellish training, everyone's aura was far stronger than before.
Vegeta leaned against a rock with his arms crossed, expression cold.
Goku stood beside Gohan, his face serious.
Krillin, meanwhile, was sweating nervously.
Just then—
Loren's figure appeared among them.
"Mr. Lo—Loren?!"
Krillin shouted in surprise, immediately feeling relieved.
Goku's tense expression instantly relaxed, replaced by a wide grin.
"Loren! You're here!"
Vegeta snorted and turned his head away.
This guy was just as irritating as he had been three years ago.
"Listen carefully," Loren said calmly.
"Don't screw this up."
"The Androids aren't invincible. After three years, you're all strong enough."
Goku nodded firmly, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
"Don't worry, Loren!"
Suddenly—
A strange ripple spread through the air in the distance.
Piccolo's expression changed sharply.
"They're here!"
Everyone turned their gaze.
Two figures were approaching.
One was corpulent, with clown-like makeup on his face.
The other wore a hat marked with the Red Ribbon Army symbol and had an aged appearance.
Android 19.
Android 20.
"Hoh… found them."
Android 20—Dr. Gero himself—his electronic eyes flashed red as they locked onto Goku.
"Son Goku… today is your day to die!"
Android 19 let out a strange, mechanical laugh.
The next instant—
Both Androids shot forward like streaks of light, charging toward the Z Fighters at terrifying speed!
"Be careful!" Piccolo shouted.
"Their energy is strong!"
Facing the incoming enemies, Goku's excitement surged.
"So they've finally arrived…"
He stepped forward.
His aura exploded outward.
Boom—!
Goku's black hair stood on end, turning brilliant gold.
Super Saiyan!
After three years of intense training, Goku's aura was far stronger than before.
"So… so strong…"
Krillin staggered back, shielding his face from the shockwave.
"Oh?" Android 19 sneered.
"A golden monkey transformation?"
"But it's meaningless."
"In front of my greatest masterpiece, all resistance is futile!"
Android 19 charged first.
Despite his bulky frame, his speed was shockingly fast.
In the blink of an eye, his plump hand reached for Goku's face!
Goku vanished, leaving behind an afterimage.
Android 19 missed.
A heavy punch slammed straight into Android 19's back.
Bang—!
A dull impact echoed.
Android 19 only staggered a few steps before stabilizing himself—completely unharmed.
His red electronic eyes flickered as data was analyzed.
Goku frowned.
It felt like punching into deep mud—
his power was being absorbed.
That only made Goku more excited.
He vanished again.
A storm of punches and kicks engulfed Android 19 completely.
Golden afterimages filled the sky as the battle raged.
Android 19 was clearly slower and clumsier—
Yet his body absorbed most of the damage, stubbornly resisting.
"Goku has the advantage!" Krillin said, finally relaxing a little.
Piccolo's expression remained grim.
"No… something's wrong."
"That Android's energy isn't decreasing when he's hit."
"It's increasing—very slightly."
Then—
The situation suddenly changed.
Mid-attack, Goku's body stiffened.
A flash of pain crossed his face.
[Name: Loren]
[Battle Power (Base): 15,000,000]
[Battle Power (Super Saiyan): 750,000,000]
[Battle Power (Super Saiyan 2): 1,500,000,000]
[Skills: Kaio-ken (No Side Effects), Instant Transmission (Kaioshin Version), Kamehameha (Mastered), … (Some basic skills folded)]
[Special Status: Lazuli's (Android 18) Favorability 60]
[Description: You have elegantly appeared on the battlefield and successfully fulfilled the role of a qualified "supervisor."]
The real battle—
Was only just beginning.
...
Author's Note:
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