Krillin held perfectly still, afraid that even the slightest movement would wake Xial, who was sound asleep in his arms.
Perhaps Xial had been without family for too long, or perhaps she had lacked a sense of security for too long. Now that she suddenly had someone to rely on, she refused to let go no matter what. Like an octopus, she clung tightly to Krillin, and her tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
Good times always passed quickly... Five hours later.
"How exactly were you guarding her, Scar? How did the princess disappear? If something happened to her, how could you face the people of Persean Star?" Rael demanded, somewhat beside himself.
Scar's eyes were full of self-reproach as well. The princess had been missing for over a dozen hours, yet he had only just learned of it. His Guard Team could not escape blame.
"There's no use saying that now. Finding the princess is what matters. Once we find her, I'll accept whatever punishment you give me!" Scar was equally agitated.
"Fine!" Though Rael was furious, finding the princess had become the top priority.
"You mobilize the last of the defensive forces and prepare an interstellar ship. Since the princess has already vanished from Zishan Star, the enemy will surely pass through the wormhole into the Persean System," Scar analyzed calmly.
"Scar, have you considered this? The enemy managed to abduct the princess without making a sound. Their strength must..." Rael asked worriedly.
"Must what? Even if Cooler himself descended upon us, we would still rescue the princess without hesitation! So what if it costs the entire race their lives?" Scar's tone was resolute. He had already prepared himself for death.
"That's right! Without our spirit, the Persean Race has no reason to exist. We'll save the princess without