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At this, Gine's smile faded. Looking at everyone present, her expression turned solemn as she sighed. "This time, there really is nothing I can do.

"I have never delved into the power of time. It would be far too difficult to reach the future through me."

Everyone around her drew sharp breaths, each wearing a different expression.

"Is waiting really our only option? If Kashius could come back, why would we be worrying so much?" Raditz spread his hands helplessly.

The Son Goku before Gine said nothing. He raised his head to look at the still-clear sky, then closed his eyes.

Android 18 stepped forward and held the tearful Karnier in her arms before pulling her back. Her delicate face was calmer than ever before.

"I believe Kashius will come back. It was a promise he made to Karnier and me.

"He told me the same thing before. So this time, I still believe without hesitation that he will return."

Android 18's tone was calm and gentle, but the resolve contained within it was stronger than ever.

Yes, back when she and Kashius had just become engaged, Kashius had promised that he would come back for her—no matter what, he would come back for her.

Of course, although time had passed and many things had changed drastically, one thing had remained unchanged: Kashius had kept his promise. He had found her.

Even though Kashius had spent nearly seven years...

"Karnier, we've troubled them here for too long. It's time to go home." As she spoke, Android 18 suddenly looked up at the still-clear sky, then smiled brightly at Karnier.

"Shall we go home together and wait for Daddy to come back?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a graceful figure rose into the air, tore across the sky, and vanished