Dragon Ball: From Escape from Planet Vegeta

Chapter 116 Bulma, Memories of the Past

"Brother Talot, you're back?!"

Bulma was overjoyed to see Talot standing at the gate.

Because she still had various spare parts in her hands, it took her a long time to suppress the urge to rush over and hug Talot.

Bulma didn't notice at first, until the wind blew in and ruffled her hair, which made her look towards the door.

For Talot and the others, only three and a half months had passed, but for Bulma, it felt like three autumns had gone by.

"Hmm, you're back. You're so focused. What kind of research are you doing this time?" Talot walked into the research room and came to her side, asking.

"It's nothing much, just building a new jet, enhancing its performance on the original, adding some offensive and defensive weapons, and incidentally adding more novel functions." Bulma answered without hesitation, then looked at Serari and Gine who had come with her and greeted them.

"As expected of Bulma, you've already taken on such a heavy responsibility. Earth's technology is advancing rapidly every moment under your leadership," Gine praised Bulma.

His eyes seemed to be looking at his daughter-in-law.

That is indeed the case.

Bulma had long been considered Talot's wife, just like Serari.

"Aunt Gine, you flatter me too much. I was just helping Dad make some improvements." Bulma behaved very gently in front of Talot.

Although she was very proud inside, she didn't show it.

Serari stood to the side without saying a word.

In fact, they can understand each other's thoughts with just a glance.

Bulma, on the contrary, found it unbelievable that Serari was so quiet this time.

In the past, I probably wouldn't have been able to resist making a few jokes, right?

Their eyes met, and Bulma roughly guessed why Serari was so quiet.

It means a truce. I've finally come back, and I don't want to argue today.

Only the two of them knew what this meant.

After exchanging a few words, Talot noticed the Dragon Ball radar parts on the table and asked about them out of curiosity.

Bulma didn't hesitate and began to speak: "A few days ago, Goku came to me because his Dragon Radar was broken. He told me that he had a conflict with the Red Ribbon Army. When he was trying to stop them from causing trouble, the Dragon Radar was accidentally damaged in the battle, so I made him a new one. As for this one, I plan to reuse it to make some new gadgets."

As she spoke, Bulma intentionally or unintentionally picked up the draft paper on the table.

It seems that something shady is drawn on it.

"The Red Ribbon Legion?" Talot was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

As a time traveler, he was no stranger to the Red Ribbon Legion.

Even anyone who has watched Dragon Ball knows what this army means.

Although the Red Ribbon Army was merely a terrorist organization at this time, in the future, the remaining forces of the Red Ribbon Army and some mad scientists created one legendary myth after another.

Especially the mad scientist Dr. Groh, that old guy can be called the father of creating artificial humans.

Especially in the middle of the Z era, the androids he created, Android 16, 17 and 18, were the most successful products.

Besides these three androids, there is naturally the ultimate android Cell.

I just don't know if there are any androids like Android 13, 14, and 15 in this world that can devour the chips of their companions to evolve.

This is Dr. Groh from the Z era.

In the more distant future, Dr. Gro's grandson possesses even more extraordinary talents.

The Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 that it created were so powerful that they could even suppress Piccolo, who had experienced the Tournament of Power, and Gohan in his Mystic form.

The most terrifying thing is that they also created an even more powerful final Cell. Even though it was only a half-finished product, its terrifying power was still enough to defeat Gohan after he reached his beast form.

[I wonder if Lazuli and Lapis were captured and forcibly modified by Dr. Gro during this period?] She pondered to herself, if not, perhaps…

Having thought about this, Talot suddenly put it out of his mind again.

Some things changing is a good thing, but if some things change, then everything is completely different.

"Brother Talot, have you heard of the Red Ribbon Army?" Bulma asked curiously as she watched Talot pondering in silence.

"I have indeed heard of them. They must be an evil force on Earth, right? If Kakarot goes up against them, this legion will probably be destroyed," Tarot said casually.

Rather than saying you don't know, it's better to admit it.

Having lived on Earth for so many years, it's not surprising that I know some things.

"This child is just too persistent; he's determined to find that four-star Dragon Ball. I hope he doesn't cause too much trouble," Gine sighed.

She devoted more than a decade to Kakarot, showing him more care and affection than she had for Raditz, Talot, and Serari.

This was inevitable, especially since Kakarot was the weakest among them.

"Aunt Gine, don't worry. After all, Kakarot's combat power is over two hundred. There are almost no people on Earth who can threaten him," Serari comforted Gine.

"Actually, this is a good thing. Three years of traveling the world for training was his own choice. Only by encountering greater setbacks can he become stronger! He is different from all of us, but I believe that he will become incredibly powerful in the future, perhaps even surpassing you, Serari." Talot said to Serari with a smile.

Serari was slightly displeased upon hearing this, but she seemed to take it as Talot comforting Aunt Gine, so she echoed him.

She has no idea how powerful Kakarot will become in the future.

If Serena and Kakarot were the same age, starting from the same point in the same era, Serena would inevitably be left far behind.

Especially after the arrival of the Z storyline's grand universe era, the speed of advancement was unimaginable.

Putting aside the matter of Kakarot, the group chatted and laughed as they left the laboratory.

Bulma naturally accompanied her; Talot's return had taken away her interest in continuing to study anything.

Especially after learning that Tarot and the others would be living peacefully on Earth for a while, she impulsively expressed her original idea of ​​traveling and playing with Sun Wukong for a period of time.

Now that Talot is back, they can travel the world together, and even travel through space.

Talot did not refuse Bulma's offer this time, but he would have to bring Serari and Gine along on this trip.

As for Raditz, Talot excluded him.

At this time, it's best not to disturb Raditz's love life.

Bulma was overjoyed because she had been feeling very bored lately. She could travel the world with the person she loved, even if there was a rival in her heart, it didn't matter.

Bulma is extremely confident in her own charm.

For the entire day, the group, accompanied by Bulma, strolled around various shopping malls and scenic spots in Xidu, making up for the fact that they had never given themselves such a break since they had been cultivating for so many years.

The last time I felt so carefree was more than ten years ago when I first arrived on Earth.

Of course, even back then couldn't compare to now, because now I really don't have so many messy thoughts on my mind.

After a day, Talot and Serari realized that being an ordinary person can sometimes be a pretty good thing, at least there's not so much pressure.

Of course, ultimately it's because Bulma is rich, so she doesn't need to worry about money.

Talot was a time traveler, and he knew all too well that in the world of ordinary people, without money, power, or influence, it was impossible to get by.

It's like a dog-eat-dog world; without enough strength, you're just an ant.

In the evening, Bulma arranged for the group to dine at a high-end restaurant.

This once again broadened Talot's horizons.

Of course, the same goes for Serari and Gine. Although they come from outer space and have a wide range of knowledge, the development of civilization on Earth is truly different from that on other planets.

Unless one is extremely capable and has extensive experience, an ordinary person would definitely feel constrained and awkward in such a situation.

The meal caused quite a stir.

It's clearly a place for high society people on Earth. People come here not to discuss business or socialize, but to maintain stable relationships, or to engage in the usual esoteric dealings between men and women.

As a result, it became the home ground for Talot, Serari, and Gine.

I eat a lot, there's nothing I can do about it.

It's also thanks to Bulma having enough money, and being the daughter of the heiress of Capsule Corporation, the world's largest corporation and the richest man in the world.

West City is Bulma's home turf. Whether this upscale restaurant wants to stay open or not is entirely up to Bulma.

Actually, it wasn't this exaggerated more than ten years ago; it's only in the last five or six years that its position has become completely stable.

It was published a full ten years earlier than the original work.

In the original story, Capsule Corporation became the largest conglomerate, and Bulma's family became the richest family. That was only after Bulma returned from Namek that things officially stabilized.

Later, until the Advanced Era, Earth was basically a place where Bulma could do whatever she wanted, and the king was just a figurehead.

"How is it? Have Talot and Serari eaten their fill? How was the food?" Bulma asked with concern in a sweet tone.

The plates on the table were already piled very high, and that was only because the waiter had cleared them away several times during the meal.

One Saiyan is terrifying enough, let alone three.

"It's alright, I'm about 80% full," Talot patted his stomach and smiled at Bulma.

"The taste is alright, but the portion is too small. It's not enough for me to eat two bites." Seraphim was still a little unsatisfied, but since Talot had said she had enough, she felt embarrassed to continue eating.

"That's good. Where's Aunt Gine?" Bulma asked again.

"I've gotten used to eating and drinking less. I haven't been exercising much lately, so I can't eat much food anymore," Gine said, making Bulma both laugh and cry.

Serari didn't seem to think anything of it, but Talot was slightly embarrassed. He understood what was going on when he saw Bulma's expression.

Leaving aside how many plates were on the table, Gine alone ate twenty or thirty steaks. Is that what you call being used to eating less? Is that what you call not exercising enough to eat much?

"Come on, let's go. Before it gets too dark, let's take a look at the night view of Xidu, and then we'll get ready for our world tour," Talot said with a smile, trying to smooth things over for Bulma.

After all, it's not easy to respond to something like that from Gine.

Amidst the astonished and incredulous gazes of countless people, Bulma paid the bill, and the group left the upscale restaurant.

Although it was getting dark, it was still early, just the right time for an after-dinner stroll.

The bustling western capital becomes even more beautiful after nightfall.

The entire technologically advanced metropolis is illuminated by countless lights, like stars, shining brightly throughout the endless night.

The buildings are brightly lit and dazzling, with countless skyscrapers adorned not only with all sorts of lights but also with large screens displaying advertisements.

To be fair, Talot's previous world, which included the capital city and the Demon City he visited, can be compared to the Western Capital.

As people walk on the ground and look at these tall buildings, they seem like colossal figures standing tall in the darkness, exuding a strong sense of oppression, yet attracting the attention of countless people.

For ordinary people, certain places may be their life's goal, or they may never have the opportunity to go there in their lifetime.

The crowds were dense, with more people out at night than during the day.

After all, even in the western part of the city, people work during the day and relax in the evening.

Although countless people are still striving and working hard, how can those living at the bottom survive if they don't work hard?

Recalling his past life, Talot was overwhelmed with emotions.

Some memories, like a spring, welled up and caught him off guard.

If it weren't for today's experience, I would never have recalled those memories—that struggle and hardship at the bottom of society, getting up earlier than the chickens, sleeping later than the dogs, and working harder than the oxen…

Thinking back to my own time travel, did I just die from overwork?

If it weren't for the accumulation of knowledge over time, how could one have unleashed such a powerful move all at once?

After wandering around for a long time, Talot finally told Bulma to go back.

Gine and Serari had already had their fill of sightseeing.

Actually, for them, it wasn't that they had had enough of shopping, but rather that they were simply not used to being stared at by others.

In short, it would be strange if a man was handsome and a woman was beautiful, as they were both attractive.

Besides, Bulma is a big celebrity.

If it were Talot and Bulma shopping alone, it might even make the latest news trending topics.

There's even a possibility that some dramatic things might happen.

Overall, nothing particularly outrageous happened.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.

Talot slept in late, a rare occurrence for him, and didn't get up to wash until he naturally woke up.

This was a situation he hadn't experienced in a long time.

It's truly comfortable. After choosing to let go, I'm no longer burdened by any heavy responsibilities, and I no longer need to worry about anything.

If you were to suddenly return to your previous life, it would be the start of a new life.

Like what's written in those wish-fulfillment novels.

The Dragon Balls of the City Return.

With a power level exceeding 100 million, I am a Super Saiyan!

……

If that were to actually happen, Talot thinks he would be captivated by it too.

After all, if someone possesses invincible strength in an ordinary world, capable of destroying stars with a flick of their wrist, their mindset will change no matter what. And since they're already invincible, can't they enjoy themselves?

Unfortunately, this is all just imagination and cannot happen.

Even if it happened, Talot would be gripped by a kind of fear, because he would never know what force was driving it all.

Stretching, Talot changed into a new black casual outfit and left the room.

The person walking towards us was Serari, who had just finished showering, and you could smell a fresh fragrance on her.

It's a combination of the body's natural scent and the shower gel's fragrance, smelling exceptionally good and possessing a fatal allure.

It's clear that he slept very soundly last night, and Serari has only just woken up.

"I told you not to drink, but you insisted." Talot said with a smile, looking at the blushing Serari.

That's right, we went home together last night to look at the stars, and we all drank.

Talott originally didn't want Serari to drink, but the girl insisted on drinking anyway, and after a few cans of beer she got drunk, almost causing a major incident.

Fortunately, Talot knocked her unconscious, and she's been like that ever since.

You ask, since everyone has been drinking, nothing deeper has happened?

Of course.

In fact, Talot has gradually come to terms with the issue of age, but he still doesn't intend to let that kind of thing happen so casually.

Whether it's Serari or Bulma, they should at least be open and honest with each other when they're sober.

"Brother Talot, you're making fun of me." Serari became even more embarrassed by Talot's laughter.

He rushed forward, grabbed my arm, and bit me.

Talot was able to react to the sudden attack, but he did not dodge.

They just let Serena act spoiled.

She really is a little girl. She looks very mature, but in reality, Seraria is still a simple-minded little girl.

They have been cultivating and improving their strength over the years, and they have come to know each other better than ever before.

What Talot wanted to see was the innocence and romance hidden deep within Serari's heart.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore, but you can't drink anymore. Your constitution is special, you can't drink alcohol." Talot reached out and ruffled Serari's hair, watching her loosen her lips, and then said, "Let's go downstairs."

Sera looked at Talot, then at the bite mark she had made, which was almost bleeding, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, Talot, I didn't mean to."

"It's alright, isn't this better? If you still want to bite, I'll give you my other hand too. From now on, live for yourself, live more authentically." Talot smiled and squinted his eyes.

Serari's cheeks flushed again. It was clear that Talot had never said these things to her before, making her feel even closer to him.

……

P.S.: The chapter title in the previous chapter was wrong. I originally wanted to include the Red Ribbon Army in the previous chapter, but I reached the word count, so it's in this chapter instead.

The chapter titles seem to be unchangeable, so let's just leave it as it is. In short, these two chapters represent a gap in time, followed by a brief slice-of-life transition, and the rest of the plot will unfold quickly.

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