"Although the Time King rules the Time Realm, he rarely appears. Sometimes tens of millions of years pass without anyone seeing him, so I don't know where he is now."
After explaining, Kronoa waved a hand. "Come with me. I'll take you to the Chronicle Vault."
Is the Time King really that mysterious? Gran wondered, hurrying after her.
He knew a little about the Chronicle Vault. Apparently, it was where the Time Scrolls were kept.
Why is she taking me there?
Gran followed beside Kronoa, puzzled.
Before long, they reached a building that resembled a library. The enormous ghostly clock above it gave the place an air of mystery.
"This is the Chronicle Vault. Come inside with me, and I'll get you a Time Ring," Kronoa said, stopping at the entrance.
"A Time Ring?"
Gran frowned. "You mean the ones the Supreme Kais have?"
"No, this one is different. The ring I'm giving you is exclusive to the Time Patrol."
Kronoa looked at Gran. "It's the symbol of a Time Patrol member. Only by wearing it will you be allowed into the Time Realm from now on."
"I see."
Gran nodded. He had learned plenty of secrets from Kronoa today, satisfying much of his curiosity.
They were about to climb the steps to the Chronicle Vault when a ripple spread through space-time behind them.
"Hm?"
Gran turned around.
Kronoa turned too, dimples appearing on her cheeks. "They're back."
"They?"
Gran paused. "Who?"
"You definitely know them. You'll see in a moment."
Gran narrowed his eyes at her words. Could it be Goku and Vegeta from the GT timeline?
The disturbance over the open ground below the steps grew stronger. Soon, four figures emerged from space.
Three adults and one child, all human in appearance, wore red robes.
They...
They were