In Sun Yu's memories, he had lived with Lana's family ever since he was little. His aunt and uncle—Lana's parents—were two battle-hardened mid-level warriors, fairly well-known among the lower and middle ranks on Planet Vegeta.
Lana's father was named Oli, and he was the captain of a mid-level squad. Her mother, Hill, was a beautiful Saiyan woman who also belonged to Uncle Oli's squad. She had a fiery personality, and her fighting power was no weaker than that of the other men on her team. She had once been a tender blood-red rose on the battlefield. And now... well, she still was. Thanks to the Saiyans' special genes as a warrior race, their appearance didn't change after adulthood. So even though Aunt Hill was already getting on in years, she remained stunningly beautiful. If she and Lana walked down the street side by side, everyone would think they were a pair of sisters.
As they made their way through the residential area of the middle district, Lana seemed especially happy. The neighborhood had a broad street lined with all kinds of snack shops and little stores. Although the Saiyans on Planet Vegeta used high-tech equipment from more advanced civilizations across the universe, their own limited intelligence meant that many shopkeepers couldn't get the hang of those gadgets. As a result, high-tech devices and a strong postmodern vibe blended together without seeming out of place at all.
Put simply, it was like seeing someone in a Ferrari selling sweet potatoes from an oil drum at the side of the road. The contrast was so adorable that Sun Yu could barely take it.
When they finally reached Lana's home, Sun Yu felt a little nervous. He didn't know how he should face the two adults who had raised him, even though they looked like they were about his age.
Because of Lana's parents' status, their home was much more luxurious than those in the surrounding residential area. It was a small detached villa, but its gate stood wide open, and quite a few people were standing outside, watching.
"What's going on, Kael? Let's hurry over and see. Why are there so many people standing outside our house?" Sensing that something was wrong, Lana pulled Sun Yu along and hurried toward her home.
Sun Yu followed without a word. When Lana reached the crowd, she asked, "Uncle Lisen, why are you all standing outside my house? Did something happen?"
Lana shoved aside a burly man blocking her way. When she realized he was her neighbor, she asked in confusion.
The man, Uncle Lisen, was slightly surprised to see Lana, but quickly composed himself. His voice carried a hint of pity as he said, "Oh, Miss Lana. It's been years since I've seen you. You haven't heard about this yet?"
His words made Lana's heart sink. She gave him an uneasy look and replied, "Heard what? Hurry up and explain!"
"Don't worry, don't worry, Miss Lana. Something happened to your family while you were away these past few years. Not long ago, your father's squad was nearly wiped out during a mission. Only a handful of them managed to make it back, badly wounded..."
"What!" Lana's eyes widened in disbelief. It was perfectly ordinary for Saiyans to be injured or killed on missions, but this was her own father. How could she possibly stay calm after hearing such news?
"I'm going inside. Move!"
Lana's mind was in turmoil. She was about to shove her way through the crowd, but Uncle Lisen stopped her.
"Hey, hey, Miss Lana, you'd better not go back in. You should leave!" Uncle Lisen blocked her path and tried to stop her.
"Move!" Lana's gaze turned cold. If he hadn't been her neighbor for so many years, she would have loved to punch him clear across the street.
Sun Yu, who had been silent all this time, reached out and rested a hand on Lana's shoulder. He said gently, "Sis Lana, don't get angry just yet. Hear out this... uh, Uncle Lisen. I'm sure he wouldn't stop you for no reason."
"Haha, that's right. You're Kael, aren't you? It's been a few years, and you've grown quite a bit!" Uncle Lisen chuckled, but the moment he met Lana's murderous glare, he stopped smiling and turned serious. "Here's the situation. Miss Lana, you don't need to worry about your parents' safety right now. Your mother didn't take part in that mission, so she's safe and sound. Your father was badly injured, but you know how advanced our medical technology is. He's almost completely recovered..."
"Then what's going on?" Hearing that her parents were safe, Lana finally breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced around and asked.
Uncle Lisen let out a heavy sigh and said regretfully, "Your father's squad has basically ceased to exist, so the Frieza Force reassigned the few surviving fighters to other squads. Your father now belongs to a squad called the Rep Squad..."
At this point, Uncle Lisen suddenly bent down and whispered to Lana and Sun Yu, "I heard that squad is fiercely loyal to Frieza. They're about to carry out a very dangerous mission for him. Now they're dragging your parents off to serve as cannon fodder on the front lines. You'd better get out of here. If they see you two youngsters, they'll probably conscript you as family members and send you off to be cannon fodder too!"
After hearing Uncle Lisen's explanation, Lana's lips curled into a cold smile. The sight made the burly man in front of her shudder. Sun Yu could tell Lana was truly furious now. Someone was about to be in for a world of trouble.
Lana raised a hand and shoved Uncle Lisen out of her way, then strode toward her courtyard.
"Hey, Miss Lana, you really can't go in!" Uncle Lisen shouted after her. Sun Yu followed behind Lana. As he passed Uncle Lisen, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Lisen. You should be worried about that whatever-it's-called squad!"
Before Lisen could say anything, Lana had already entered her courtyard. Two men suddenly appeared inside, looking like members of the Rep Squad. They tried to stop Lana from going in, but before they could even make a move, she slapped them flying. They both passed out on the spot.
When Lana appeared at the familiar doorway once more, the sight inside was one of utter chaos. The chairs and tables in the spacious living room had been smashed to pieces and were scattered across the floor. Lana walked in with a grim expression, and Sun Yu followed behind her.
As soon as they entered, they saw a muscular man wearing a cape and light armor. He was holding an injured man up by one hand. In Sun Yu's memories, that man was his uncle, Oli.
Meanwhile, his aunt, Hill, had a gun pointed at her. It looked as if the men would shoot her dead the moment she dared to move.
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