Bulma's Bold Idea

"Continue."

Even upon hearing the title "Saiyan Prince Vegeta," Beckett's expression remained unchanged.

While Saiyan may have memories from their childhood, Beckett, who grew up in the Dark Order, had no respect for Vegeta, the so-called prince he had never met.

In fact, he was Thanos's designated successor, and he has successfully completed the handover, becoming one of only two New God in the new era.

In contrast, Prince Vegeta lost his kingdom before he even got his hands on it, and now he's dead.

[He showed no reaction to Vegeta's name, meaning he didn't know Vegeta when Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta.]

Based on this calculation, he could only have been a newborn baby at the time. That means he should be about the same age as Vegeta now.

Bulma was secretly observing Beckett, also began to speculate further about Beckett's situation.

Saiyan's appearances are extremely deceptive, Bulma cannot obtain information about Beckett solely from his appearance; she can only do so through indirect means.

"Planet Namek, that's where Goku first killed Frieza."

"At that time, my husband Vegeta was still under Frieza's command..."

Secretly observing Beckett's reaction to the words "Planet Namek" and "Dragon Ball," Bulma recounted everything she had experienced in the past related to Frieza.

The Planet Namek, Son Goku's devastating Super Saiyan mode;

The Frieza father and son's revenge quest resulted in a farcical situation where both father and son were placed in urns as ashes...

Beckett would occasionally chime in with a question, asking about terms specific to this world.

For example, Dragon Ball.

Later on, even Bulma herself became somewhat confused.

The questions Beckett asked should be common knowledge on this earth, so why...?

Lord of the Dark Order...

Suddenly, Bulma remembered the celebratory words from the blue robot cat when it got stuck, and a very bold idea began to form in her mind.

"What's on your mind?"

The perceptive Beckett noticed the change in Bulma's gaze and immediately locked his aura onto the woman before him.

The sudden change caused Trunks, who was guarding one side, to abruptly draw his sword.

"No, no, no!"

"Don't misunderstand, I mean you no harm."

"Trunks, put down your sword and trust me."

Bulma hurriedly raised her hand to indicate that she meant no harm, while also reminding her son not to act impulsively.

"I was just thinking about some things from the past. You can see that you look somewhat similar to the Son Goku I know."

With Trunks present, Bulma, who hadn't yet decided on her own idea, could only make up a random excuse to brush it off.

"Lady Bulma, may I ask a question?"

"Since you've encountered such a terrible thing, why don't you use the so-called Dragon Ball that can grant wishes to revive your husband and your friend?"

Woz found it a bit unbelievable after hearing the whole story.

Since the Dragon Ball can grant any wish, why not use them?

Woz glanced furtively at Beckett, who had a cold expression on his face and seemed lost in thought, and silently gave himself a thumbs up.

Having followed Beckett for so long, it had noticed a subtle change in Beckett's emotions from the moment Bulma mentioned the effects of the Dragon Ball.

Upon further reflection, it understood the reason.

By asking this question, it was actively paving the way for Beckett.

As a qualified subordinate, this is what it should do.

"It's no use."

"Because the Dragon Ball are dead."

Bulma shook her head.

Since King Piccolo merged with Earth's Kami, Piccolo has become the one bound to the Dragon Ball.

Piccolo died in the battle against the androids.

With his death, the Dragon Ball on Earth lost their effect and became nothing more than a pile of pretty but useless stones.

"In short, that's all there is to Frieza."

Composing herself, Bulma took the photo filled with memories back from Woz and turned to put it back into her storage box.

"Trunks, can you prepare a room?"

"It's so late outside, why don't you stay here for the night?"

"After all, it takes time to fully power up that escape pod, doesn't it?"

Bulma met Beckett's calm, unwavering eyes and appeared very sincere.

Judging from Beckett's manner of speaking and Woz's flattery, she felt that he was not the kind of person who was used to sleeping under the open sky.

"Mother?"

"Go, Trunks."

"...Yes, I understand." Although Trunks still harbored suspicion towards Beckett, he would still heed Bulma's unusually commanding tone.

What is Mother thinking?

That night, the full moon hung high in the sky.

Trunks lay in his bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

His mother Bulma's previous unusual behavior had puzzled him.

"Squeak~"

The creaking sound of the door being gently pushed open startled Trunks, but the familiar scent made him quickly pretend to be asleep.

"Trunks?"

"Trunks?"

Bulma called out twice, but Trunks remained fast asleep on the bed. Only then did she tiptoe back to close the door and head straight for the guest room on the third floor.

That's the accommodation arranged for Beckett tonight.

"Cowry--"

Bulma, who had just stopped at the door and was about to knock, stared wide-eyed in surprise at the blue robot cat who opened the door for her.

"Prince Beckett —as expected, Lady Bulma, you have indeed come."

Woz's smiling face was endearing, but Bulma felt a sudden, inexplicable sense of dread, as if she had been seen through.

She believed she had behaved normally before.

"Yes, I need to speak with Beckett," Bulma confessed, forcing herself to remain calm.

"I can help you prepare the energy you need as quickly as possible," Bulma stated her terms to Woz, "But on the condition that you answer one question for me."

"Are you from another universe?"

Bulma looked very serious because this issue was very important to her.

This relates to an idea that has always been in her mind.

During the previous deliberate probing, Beckett knew nothing about Dragon Ball, the World Martial Arts Tournament, or even about the Saiyan race.

At most, all they know is Frieza; they don't even know Frieza's father.

Add to that the title "Lord of the Dark Order," a title never before seen in this world, and Trunks's explanation of an energy manipulation method that is "not at all ki"...

Bulma, who wants to build a machine to travel through time but is worried about failure leading to the destruction of the machine and death, feels that she cannot let this opportunity pass her by.

If...

If Beckett really is from another universe seeking revenge on Frieza, as she suspects, then perhaps she could learn from his experience in manufacturing materials for his time machine...

A couple of days ago, my sister sent me the complete Dragon Ball manga set that I had left in my room at my parents' house. I've been catching up on the old chapters these past few days. It's been so long since I've read Dragon Ball; I've even forgotten how the Cell Saga started ㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ

I've also been catching up on some of Chao's character settings these past couple of days...

Frieza, that little dwarf, is even in Super! (˙ー˙)

PS2: Hmm? Why isn't this picture showing up after I posted it? Is it blocked?

Holy crap, I didn't write anything against the rules! (`へ)