Deep within the Other World, King Yemma, was perusing the Book of Life and Death when suddenly a golden light flashed, and countless names disappeared from the book only to reappear.
King Yemma was overjoyed. "Great! The Dragon Ball has finally worked! Suddenly all my work is gone, I can rest for a while now!"
However, a living person shines in the place of death in the Book of Life and Death.
King Yemma rubbed his eyes, his gaze fixed on one of the lines.
Android 18 has been resurrected.
Because he retained a physical body on the Android 18, he remained in the Other World even after being resurrected and should be immediately sent back to the mortal realm.
King Yemma immediately ordered, "Bring Android 18 here and send her back to Earth."
The ghost messenger accepted the order and quickly found Android 18, who was dressed in a smart outfit.
Android 18's eyes were cold and aloof. Upon hearing this, she merely raised an eyebrow and asked, "Take me back?"
The ghost nodded and said, "Yes, please come with me to the mortal realm, young lady—"
Android 18 refused, saying, "I'm not leaving. I want Son Mirai to pick me up."
The ghost messenger was taken aback. "This... what rule does the Other World have about sending someone to pick you up?"
"I don't care."
The ghost messenger informed Lord Geluo of this matter and brought Android 18 to the Husband's Palace.
Android 18 turned her head and said firmly, " Son Mirai promised me that he would give me an explanation after he finished dealing with Majin Buu."
I won't leave unless he comes to pick me up.
King Yemma, exasperated, slammed his hand on the table and simply waved his hand, saying, "Why all this trouble?"
Do you think the Other World is a marketplace where you can haggle over prices?
Now that the physical body is alive, what is the point of the soul lingering here?
Guards, throw her out!
Android 18 was startled and wanted to resist.
Suddenly, an invisible force swept over Android 18, and she felt everything go black before her eyes as she was forcibly kicked out of the Other World.
When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the wilderness of Earth.
"Damn it, they actually threw me out of the Other World— "
Android 18 had no temper; without Son Mirai around, these underworld guys were completely unkind to her.
After parting ways with the Kami's Lookout on Earth, Son Mirai returned to the Capsule Corp's villa with Bulma and Sun Zhuo.
As night deepened, Sun Zhuo, clutching the enormous tub of unfinished ice cream, fell into a deep sleep, exhausted.
In the villa courtyard, only Son Mirai and Bulma remained. A gentle evening breeze blew, but the atmosphere was somewhat somber.
The main reason is that Son Mirai felt guilty.
However, he was someone who couldn't keep things under control, and after hesitating for a long time, he finally spoke up.
" Bulma, there's something I have to tell you."
Bulma, seeing his unusually serious expression, gave a soft "hmm" without interrupting.
"When I died, in the Other World and on the Android 18— "
Having a wife and daughter, how could he claim to have found love? Son Mirai wouldn't do something so hypocritical.
Son Mirai wasn't good at speaking and didn't know how to argue, so he told Bulma in detail about his experience in the Other World.
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Bulma listened quietly, hearing about their training together, and even the incident where Android 18 ambushed and kissed him.
However, Bulma was neither surprised nor angry.
Son Mirai continued, "She's troublesome, very persistent, and keeps bothering me."
I know I shouldn't have any other thoughts, but after spending so much time together...
Although I outwardly opposed her, actually...
Son Mirai swallowed twice and continued, "Actually, I've also started to have expectations for her, and I've imagined her becoming my wife."
But don't worry, it's just a thought, I swear—we haven't crossed the line.
Later, I promised her that I would give her an explanation after we defeated Majin Buu.
Son Mirai raised his head, his eyes filled with guilt and self-reproach, and said, "I'm sorry, Bulma."
I feel—I have betrayed you.
Bulma suddenly smiled and gently patted his shoulder.
She knows Son Mirai too well.
He has always been straightforward and doesn't know how to beat around the bush. Emotions have always been his weakness, and he's not the kind of person who's fickle or promiscuous at heart.
Bulma wasn't angry; instead, she comforted him, "Alright, no need to apologize to me. No man can resist this kind of 'green tea' girl who's so protective of her brother."
A lone man and a lone woman, you've been targeted so many times, it's amazing you haven't succumbed—"
Son Mirai was taken aback, then said gratefully, " Bulma ----"
Bulma smiled confidently and said, "Now that Majin Buu has been defeated, Android 18 should have been revived as well."
You couldn't explain it to her, so you immediately told me about her situation and wanted my help, right?
Son Mirai nodded vigorously and hugged Bulma tightly, "You understand me so well, Bulma!"
Bulma laughed and said, "How could I not understand you?"
Women will only help you become stronger!
Don't worry, I'll take care of things with Android 18 for you.
I guarantee I'll clean it up thoroughly and it won't affect our home.
Looking at the intelligent and insightful woman before him, Son Mirai was filled with mixed emotions.
He hugged her tightly again. "Thank you— Bulma."
Bulma laughed and said, "Let's go take a bath—"
The following morning, Bulma dressed up meticulously, looking absolutely stunning, all to outshine Android 18.
Bulma's figure and looks are already comparable to Android 18's, and with this outfit, her aura is even more impressive.
Soon, Bulma, piloting the Capsule Corp's latest aircraft, headed straight for a deep mountain forest.
She remembers clearly that she lived in seclusion here on the Android 17, watching over the forest animals.
As soon as they landed, a cold and aloof figure emerged from the woods; it was Android 17.
Upon seeing that it was Bulma, Android 17 asked, "You came to see me?"
Bulma cut to the chase. "I'm looking for Android 18. She should be resurrected. Is she with you?"
Android 17 remained silent for a moment, then turned and walked into the woods.
She's not here to wait for you, but—come with me anyway!
After she returned, she waited for Son Mirai, saying she wanted him to come and give her an explanation.
After passing through the dense forest, in front of a simple wooden house, Android 18 was leaning against a tree, looking forlorn.
Upon seeing Bulma, Android 18 instantly straightened her back, her eyes showing a hint of wariness, and she unconsciously adjusted her clothes and hair.
Bulma, what brings you here?
Bulma didn't beat around the bush; she simply took a black bank card out of her bag and handed it over.
Android 18 frowned. "What do you mean?"
Bulma said calmly, "Leave Son Mirai, don't bother him anymore, and don't ruin our family."
Android 18 immediately sneered, disdainfully swatting away the card, and said, "Who do you take me for? Take your stinking money—"
"There's a billion in here."
Bulma's casual remark left Android 18's hand frozen in mid-air.
One billion
What a terrifying astronomical figure.
Android 18's eyes wavered slightly, but her words remained firm. "Don't try to fob me off with money, I don't care about money—"
Bulma looked at her intently and said, " Android 18, I know you. You're not a bad woman."
Son Mirai is my husband. He has a family, me, and our daughter. No matter how much you like him, you can't interfere, and it won't work out."
Android 18 looked intently at Bulma. This is how Bulma looked when she was little—very beautiful, confident, and lively.
She realized that although she had grown up over the years, Bulma hadn't aged at all.
In comparison, Bulma's figure, appearance, and temperament are no less than her own.
In fact, my outfit even made me look a bit like a country bumpkin next to her.
A sense of inferiority arose spontaneously.
Seeing 18's shifty eyes, Bulma knew what was going on. As a woman, she was wavering in the competition of female charm.
Bulma paused, then softened her tone, saying, " Android 18, that's no small sum."
With this money, you can go wherever you want.
You can buy whatever you want, live a free and independent life, and no longer depend on anyone. Isn't that great?
Android 18 pursed her lips, her heart filled with inner turmoil.
What she wanted was Son Mirai's affection, but reality was staring her in the face. Putting aside the fact that Bulma was the main girlfriend, even if they started from scratch and met Son Mirai at the same time, it seemed that she couldn't compete with Bulma.
Besides, Son Mirai is someone else's husband and someone else's father.
All that anticipation turned out to be nothing but a fantasy.
After a long standoff, Android 18 finally slowly reached out, grabbed the bank card, and held it tightly in his hand.
"I see."
She turned her head away, her voice a little hoarse, and said, "Tell Son Mirai that I will never appear in front of you again."
Bulma breathed a long sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction, "Thank you."
After saying that, Bulma turned and left, piloting her flying vehicle away from the forest.
Standing alone under the tree on the Android 18, looking down at the thin bank card in her hand, the stubbornness on her lips finally crumbled.
A hint of disappointment, hard to conceal, quietly welled up deep in his eyes.
"One billion, is this his explanation to me? ---"
Someone arrived at some unknown time on the Android 17 and snatched the bank card.
"I've only ever seen so much money when I'm visiting graves. If you don't want it, you can give it to me."
Android 18 immediately waved his hand and snatched back the bank card.
"Stop joking! You can't handle this much money!"
Android 17 was taken aback and asked, " Android 18, weren't you dead all along?"
"How come you've become so skilled? It's been so long!"
Android 18's expression froze.
Although her current skills are far inferior to Son Mirai's Son Mirai, they are almost on par with Perfect Cell, all thanks to their hard work and training.
She remembered the time she spent cultivating with Son Mirai in the Other World.
That period must have been the happiest time of her life; just thinking about it makes her smile.
The fire within her was reignited.
"By the way, I'm not some delicate woman, I'm Android 18."
As long as I continue to grow stronger, I will definitely be able to keep up with him, and in the future, I will definitely be able to fight alongside him again.