Lázuli looked at him without expression, as if she were looking at a complete stranger. It truly twisted Krillin's heart with pain.
Because of Xial? Krillin thought miserably.
Before meeting Xial, Krillin had felt that having Lázuli was enough. He would steadily grow stronger, quietly wait for Lázuli to awaken, then marry and have children.
But when Krillin met the elf-like Xial, he realized that he had fallen in love early. Krillin did not think he was unworthy of her. He was a man with a system. As long as he kept developing quietly, he would eventually gain great power. He had the ability to protect Xial.
The fact that he had come to Dragon Ball World and lived on in Krillin's place had to be fate. Since he was here, he could not live this second life with regrets. To hell with it—children were the only ones who had to choose. He wanted them both!
He had to gain even greater Battle Power before Lázuli awakened. Only then would he be qualified to pursue and protect her.
Lázuli was a tsundere girl—that was how Krillin defined her: "Someone who normally spoke with barbs and acted tough, proud, and arrogant, but under certain circumstances became shy and clingy by your side." Clearly, Lázuli perfectly fit that definition. As for Xial, Krillin felt deep down that she was still that lively, adorable, sensible girl; she simply did not dare show it because responsibility weighed too heavily on her.
No matter what, Krillin liked them both. Only little brats had to make choices—he wanted them all!
Having thought it through, Krillin's mood immediately brightened. His most urgent task now was still to increase his Battle Power. This was an era where strength ruled supreme.
The night had passed, and dawn was about