[The previous chapter could count as a perfect ending, but now here comes a sequel that refuses to behave.]
"We interrupt this program with a special news bulletin. Today, large numbers of terrorists have appeared around the world, carrying special devices that they insert into people's bodies to drain their energy..."
"Investigations suggest that these terrorists belong to the same organization. Citizens are urged to exercise caution when going out and report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities immediately..."
"The following images show the distinctive tattoos worn by members of this organization. Please familiarize yourselves with them..."
Several pictures appeared on the television screen in quick succession, like a slideshow.
They all showed muscular men with the same black mark on their foreheads.
M!
The special news bulletin had suddenly interrupted the television program while they were eating.
At the sound of the report, Son Gohan abruptly turned toward the television screen.
When he saw the pictures, he couldn't help frowning.
That symbol...
Familiar. Far too familiar.
That was the distinctive mark of the Evil Magic Wizard Babidi.
So he had finally come?
While Son Gohan was thinking, someone called, "Gohan, Gohan..."
"Huh? What is it?"
Seeing Son Gohan suddenly space out, Videl had called his name twice.
"Why do you look so distracted?"
Chi-Chi looked at him as well.
It was lunchtime.
Goku had gone off somewhere to have fun and hadn't come back.
Son Gohan, Chi-Chi, Videl, Ox-King, and the two nannies hired to care for the three children were seated at the table.
Normally, nannies weren't allowed to eat at the same table as their employers.
But Son Gohan's family didn't mind.
It only meant setting out two more bowls and pairs of chopsticks.
"Something's happened." Son Gohan pointed at the television, which was still repeating