Only after Trunks explained did Lin Chen learn what had happened.
Just like in the original story, when this world's Son Gohan first transformed into Super Saiyan 2, his overwhelming power drove Cell into a frenzy, prompting him to bulk up his muscles in pursuit of greater strength.
In that form, Cell took such a beating from Gohan that his power waned, and he spat out Android 18.
Afterward, thanks to his Saiyan cells, Cell attained his perfect form even without Android 18, gaining even greater power.
In the end, after wiping out all the Z Fighters, Cell spared only two people at the scene.
One was Mr. Satan, whom Cell regarded as a clown. The other was Android 18, whom he had already dismissed as irrelevant.
At the time, Android 18 had only just escaped from Cell's body and had yet to regain consciousness. Mr. Satan took her back with him and saved her life.
After Bojack and his gang descended on Earth, Android 18 rescued Videl, who was still a child, and joined the Resistance Army.
After hearing all this from Trunks, Lin Chen couldn't help feeling puzzled. "Android 18, why did you do all that?"
"To atone, I suppose? If I hadn't been absorbed by Cell back then, Earth wouldn't have suffered all these disasters." Android 18 brushed back her hair, her voice cool.
Lin Chen smacked his lips. He hadn't expected Android 18 to do such things.
Just then, the others on the island came looking for her. Seeing them, Android 18 said goodbye to Lin Chen and Trunks, then led the group away.
Watching them leave, Trunks said, "Mr. Lin Chen, although Lazuli used to be an Android, she's now the leader of the Resistance Army. It's thanks to her that everyone's managed to hold