An eerie silence fell over the wilderness of the Planet Yardrat.
Tapion held the ancient, Hero's Sword in both hands and handed it to Turles.
His eyes were filled with a resolute determination to die for his cause.
"Mr. Turles, please begin."
"This may be the only way to prevent this universe from being threatened by Hirudegarn again."
He closed his eyes, calmly awaiting the end.
This Hero's Sword, which had accompanied him for a thousand years, ultimately served to end his own life.
How tragic, and how ironic.
Turles crossed his arms and watched him silently, without taking the sword.
"Master!"
"Big brother!"
Before Turles could make a move...
Two childish voices, filled with panic and confusion, suddenly shattered the tranquility.
Trunks and Son Goten approached without anyone noticing, their faces filled with anxiety.
"Master! Big brother! What are you doing?"
Worry appeared on their faces.
Tapion opened his eyes and looked at the two children's pure and worried faces, touching the softest part of his heart.
His face showed helplessness and bitterness.
He tried to explain.
"This is... for the peace of the entire universe, I must do this."
"I am the vessel that imprisons that monster; only when I disappear will it go to Hell with me."
"This is the only thing I can do right now..."
"Once I die, Hirudegarn will never be able to return to its full form. A half- Hirudegarn can never be a match for Mr. Turles!"
"In that case, the peace of the universe can be guaranteed!"
Tapion's awareness and sense of responsibility left the two children feeling bewildered.
"How could this be! Master... Is it really like this?" Trunks looked at Turles nervously.
It seemed they were afraid that Turles would actually cut Tapion down with a single sword strike...
However, Turles remained with his arms crossed and did not attempt to catch Tapion's sword.
His gaze was calm as he calmly retorted, "Mr. Hero, are you really sure that you can take Hirudegarn with you when you die?"
Tapion was taken aback by what he heard.
He discovered that he had no evidence to prove this...
The so-called "when the host dies, the sealed artifact will also perish" was, from beginning to end, just his own self-righteous conjecture!
It was the only ultimate solution he found for himself in his despair: to "take everyone down with him"!
The priest... doesn't seem to have said much...
If it really could have been done... perhaps a thousand years ago, those two brothers would have willingly faced death for the safety of the universe...
Is this just... wishful thinking on his part?
Seeing Tapion's bewildered expression, Turles ' voice continued.
" Hirudegarn is a pure embodiment of evil; it has no concept of life, only the instinct for destruction."
"Your body, your soul, are merely 'shackles' and 'cages' that temporarily confine it."
"The death of the host could, of course, cause it to perish along with the life link."
"But..."
Turles then changed the subject.
"How can anyone be sure something has never happened?"
"There is another possibility."
"Your death merely destroyed the 'shackles' that bound it."
"Not only will it not be killed, but it will also completely break free of its restraints and regain its freedom!"
"Although I don't know what the outcome will be..." Turles looked directly at Tapion and continued.
"But since the priests and people of Planet Konats didn't sacrifice Mr. Hero's life to destroy Hirudegarn a thousand years ago, neither will I, nor Frieza Force!"
"That's right, that's right!"
Upon hearing Turles ' declaration, Trunks and Son Goten's worries vanished instantly, and their tense expressions completely relaxed.
The two rushed forward at the same time, following Turles on the left and right.
"Master is right!"
After the two little ones finished speaking righteously, they turned to look at Tapion with proud faces, their little chests held straight.
"Big brother! Our master is so powerful, even if that monster were in its complete form, it definitely wouldn't be a match for him!"
Son Goten nodded his little head vigorously, his eyes filled with blind worship and trust in Turles.
"Right, Master!"
After saying that, the two children turned their heads at the same time, looking at Turles with expectant and inquisitive eyes.
It was as if the universe could instantly usher in eternal peace simply by Turles nodding.
Tapion stared blankly at the heartwarming yet somewhat comical scene before him.
perhaps!
Turles, can Frieza Force truly protect this innocence...?
A thousand years of solitude, a thousand years of despair, a thousand years of struggle...
At this moment, it seems there is also something to lift them up.
The bitterness and determination on his face slowly faded.
He smiled with genuine relief.
He looked down at the Hero's Sword that had been with him for a thousand years.
This sword witnessed his glory, and also bore witness to his sorrow.
It should have drunk its own blood to end its cursed fate.
But now, it has taken on a new meaning.
"Clang--"
With a crisp, soft sound, Tapion slowly sheathed the Hero's Sword.
He strode forward, solemnly approaching Turles.
"Then I will try my best!"
"With Mr. Turles! With Frieza Force! Together!"
"To safeguard the peace of the universe!"
Tapion stopped in front of Turles.
He bent over deeply.
Trunks and Son Goten also witnessed this sincere bow.
They looked at Tapion's resolute back, then at their master.
Perhaps it was the fiery passion of a child, or perhaps it was a heartfelt empathy.
Something seemed to have been ignited within the two children.
Fighting spirit!
responsibility!
"Master!"
The two little ones exchanged a glance, then ran to Turles at the same time, their little faces tense, their eyes revealing an unprecedented seriousness.
"Master! We also want to become stronger!"
"We will also join our master and Frieza Force to protect the peace of the universe!"
Son Goten nodded vigorously in agreement, and the two looked at Turles with hopeful expressions.
Seeing the two little ones' serious expressions, Turles nodded in satisfaction.
Not bad, at least you're starting to realize something.
However, having awareness alone is not enough.
Turles raised an eyebrow, then changed the subject.
"Since you're so determined, let me see the results of your Fusion Technique practice these past few days."
"Right now, right here."
Trunks and Son Goten instantly perked up.
"Yes, Master!"
The two responded in unison, then quickly separated and took a deep breath.
Buzz--!
The two auras underwent a miraculous change in an instant. The two originally completely different auras began to synchronize at an astonishing speed, as if they were breathing as one person.
"Melt--"
The two slid towards each other simultaneously, their movements perfectly synchronized.
"Combine--!"
Precise collision of fingertips.
boom!
A blinding white light shot into the sky, instantly illuminating the entire wilderness as if it were daytime!