Leaving Seclusion

Before the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, everyone watched the slowly opening door with eager anticipation. When it opened fully, two figures stepped out—they looked utterly bedraggled, their clothes hanging in tatters, yet they radiated an indescribably powerful aura.

Compared to before entering the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Trunks had undergone a tremendous transformation. He had grown several inches taller, his body had become broader and more muscular, and every line of his muscles was clearly defined. His formerly ear-length hair had grown all the way to his shoulders; if he had not deliberately tied part of it back, it would likely have hung even lower. As for Vegeta, aside from his slightly damaged battle suit, there was not much change.

"Trunks, you've gotten so much stronger!" As Trunks walked toward them step by step, Goku was the first to praise him. The compliment made Trunks rather bashful, and a faint blush rose to his face.

"You two stayed in there for so long! This is the first time Popo has seen anyone stay inside that long." Popo was also somewhat surprised that they had remained in there for so much time.

"Less than two months after we went in, Dad had already surpassed the limits of a Super Saiyan. But he still wasn't satisfied, so we kept training until now before coming out."

Trunks directly explained why they had spent so long inside. Just as he was about to continue, Vegeta cut him off.

"Trunks! Don't say anything unnecessary." Vegeta interrupted Trunks, preventing him from going on.

The two sides continued exchanging information. When Vegeta learned that Cell had successfully absorbed Android 17 and greatly increased his strength, his expression remained unchanged, and he was still brimming with confidence. Clearly, he had gained an enormous increase in power during his time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

As for Malvis, while watching Cell massacre everyone, he had felt that something was missing. After that, no one knew where he had gone.

By the time Malvis returned, Bulma had already arrived. Trunks and Vegeta had also changed into the battle suits Bulma had brought. "Yo, there are quite a lot of people here."

"Lord Malvis!" Seeing Malvis suddenly appear while carrying a huge bucket of popcorn and a large drink, everyone froze briefly before politely greeting him. Only the Saiyan prince, who had always thought highly of himself and possessed a somewhat stubborn disposition, remained where he was, a nearly imperceptible trace of arrogance and disdain on his face.

Malvis did not seem bothered by the Saiyan prince's attitude. Smiling at everyone present, he said, "There's no need to be so formal. Relax." Then he turned to Trunks and asked, "Trunks, how did you feel during your time in there?"

Upon hearing Malvis's question, Trunks immediately straightened up and answered respectfully, "Lord Malvis, it was great in there. I have successfully surpassed the Super Saiyan level."

"Not bad, not bad! Keep working hard. The road ahead is still long. By the time you return, we can more or less begin." Looking at the energetic young man before him, Malvis wore a pleased and satisfied smile.

Just then, a slightly surprised yet excited voice suddenly rang out. "Lord Malvis! Are you going to train Trunks?"

Hearing their conversation, Goku hurried over with a shocked expression. "Whoa, that's really enviable! Lord Malvis, you're playing favorites."

"There will be opportunities in the future. If possible, I'd like to take all of you to see some different sights then." Malvis left Goku and the others in suspense without explaining exactly what he meant.

After chatting for a few more moments, Vegeta could no longer stand the situation and took Trunks flying toward Cell.

"Ah, there's really no helping him." Watching Vegeta and his son fly away, Goku rubbed his forehead.

At that moment, Malvis, who was standing nearby, said to Goku, "Goku, you should go in as well. With your insight and solid foundation, perhaps by the time you come out, you'll have already broken through to the second stage of Super Saiyan."

"Really, Lord Malvis?" Goku was delighted by Malvis's words, but he soon thought of something and looked at Malvis. "Then have Vegeta and the others reached the second stage of Super Saiyan?"

"No. Right now, they haven't even fully mastered the first stage, and this trip won't go so smoothly either." Malvis spoke calmly as he looked in the direction Vegeta and Trunks had gone.

"Does that mean something will happen to them on this trip?" Hearing Malvis's words, Goku fell into thought.

Malvis merely smiled and did not answer.

Piccolo, who had overheard their conversation, bluntly voiced the question in his heart. "You keep talking about the first and second stages of Super Saiyan. Do Saiyans have even stronger forms?"

In response to Piccolo's question, Goku revealed a friendly, gentle smile and explained in detail, "Piccolo, did you know? Besides being a god, Lord Malvis is also a Saiyan!"

Upon hearing Goku's words, everyone except Gohan and Popo was shocked. Only now did they learn that Malvis was a Saiyan as well.

It was hard to imagine that Malvis was already unfathomably powerful in his usual state. If he transformed into a Super Saiyan as well, his combat power would likely rise to an immeasurable realm. It was simply impossible to imagine how terrifying such strength could be.

Seeing everyone's stunned, open-mouthed expressions, Malvis said nothing more. Carrying the popcorn he had just brought from the mortal world, he walked to the edge of the Lookout. After stopping there, he quietly gazed at the situation in the mortal world below.

At this moment, after Goku finished explaining everything to everyone, he eagerly ran off to enjoy some food. After all, a long and arduous training journey awaited him next!

As everyone watched Malvis observing the lower world from the edge of the Lookout, Bulma stepped forward. "Lord Malvis! Are you watching Cell and Vegeta's situation? Can you let me see too?"

Malvis nodded, then activated his power. A projection appeared before them. In the image, Vegeta and Trunks had already found Cell and were facing off against him. A breathtaking battle seemed ready to erupt at any moment...

Second by second, time passed, and Malvis stopped paying attention. At his level of strength, battles at the level of Cell and Vegeta no longer held any appeal for him. Rather than spend his time on that, he might as well explore more of this world.