Karochi curled his lips at the look Zangya gave him.
This Android 21 was interesting. Perhaps she had never intended to obtain information from Zangya at all; she had probably been waiting for him to contact her.
"I'll talk to her. Kaqilia, go play with Aunt Zangya for a while." As he took the communicator, he set down Kaqilia, who had been quietly lying in his arms.
The little girl was somewhat displeased, as though her father were doing something naughty behind her back. Still, she obediently walked over to Zangya's side.
Only after watching the two move away did Karochi speak. "Tell me. How did you learn about the Time Kami? And why are you asking about my abilities?"
After all, he had never met her. Karochi had no way to judge whether she was good or bad, so he kept his attitude neutral.
"My sincerest apologies, sir, for privately investigating information about you! Please do not blame Zangya. I originally thought she would have convinced you to contact me within a month or two, but I never expected..." Android 21 had shed her previous lazy tone and become extremely respectful.
At the same time, she defended Zangya. Just as Karochi had thought, Android 21 had never intended to get information from Zangya in the first place. It seemed she understood Zangya quite well, too.
Karochi tentatively lowered his guard around her. "Heh, no need to be so formal. Just call me Karochi! You don't need to worry about Zangya, so it's time to tell me your purpose, Miss Android 21."
Karochi trusted Zangya's character greatly. Back when they had faced Legendary Super Saiyan Broly, the girl had once offered him her help.
"Then I shall presumptuously address you as Mr. Karochi, but please forgive me for being unable