If you don't want to just drift through life, you have to go through time.

The Fair Basin is much larger than imagined, with an endless forest that stretches as far as the eye can see.

Finding a book here is as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.

Seeing that Philon was showing signs of exploding, Truman quickly said, "Philan, although the hope may be slim, we can't give up! Just treat it as training! Back then, Master Roshi used this trick to make Goku and the others find a rock in the great forest, which was much more difficult than what we're doing!"

"...Wait a minute, Master Truman. I don't remember that Master Roshi was Goku's teacher."

"I'm talking about another Sun Wukong."

"Um???"

Oh right, even the universally known Sun Wukong actually has two versions. Many foreigners also can't distinguish between the Saiyan Sun Wukong and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven Sun Wukong.

"It's someone with the same name."

Are they both named Sun Wukong?

"That's right. Although the former is suspected of trying to gain attention by impersonating someone else, while the latter is just trying to attract attention, the former has ultimately carved out its own path and has won people's hearts."

"Haa..."

Philon didn't quite understand Truman's idea of ​​attracting attention, but in her view, Subaseya's Sun Wukong was probably mistaken for the Monkey King and eventually gained recognition through his own efforts.

This is a very inspiring story.

This immediately piqued her interest.

"Lord Truman, could you please tell me about the Subasian, Sun Wukong?"

"Of course! It's a story about the seven Dragon Balls—"

Truman tells Philon a story.

At first, Frilian and Aize, who were still searching for the Great Magic Book, didn't care at all. But as he talked about the world-building and how big and interesting it became, they listened with great interest.

Until all seven Dragon Balls were collected, and then Shenron was summoned.

Philon couldn't help but ask, "Lord Truman, are there really seven Dragon Balls that can grant anyone's wish?"

"No, this is a fictional story, of course it doesn't exist." Truman dismissed her idea decisively.

The idea that one can fulfill any wish is a false proposition, just like the idea that God cannot create a stone that He cannot lift.

Later, Akira Toriyama realized that Dragon Balls were not omnipotent, which is why he changed them to Earth Dragon Balls and Namek Dragon Balls.

"Besides, if such a thing existed, she would definitely know. But have you heard her mention anything like that?"

"……No."

"Right? Besides, if the Dragon Balls really existed, the demons would definitely start searching for them everywhere."

"yes."

Aize answered the question, stating incisively, "If the Dragon Balls truly existed, the demons would search for them frantically, but..."

That concludes the discussion.

When Truman pushed the story forward to the point that Sun Wukong was not actually human, but a Subasian, Philon was surprised again.

"Isn't he human?"

"As I said from the beginning, although it looks similar to a human, it has a tail and turns into a gorilla when the moon is full. However, it depends on the situation."

"It depends on the situation?"

"That's right. Take Frilian and Aze, for example. Although one is an elf and the other is a dwarf, in my eyes they are no different from humans. But demons, even if they look similar to humans, will never be accepted or recognized by humans. I think the fundamental reason is that demons don't understand what love is."

"……like?"

That is, feelings.

Although demons possess an appearance similar to humans and speak the same language, these behaviors are actually evolutionary means to deceive and prey on humans. Demons lack empathy such as malice, guilt, and compassion; they possess only the most basic emotions of living beings, such as joy and anger.

But the Subasian Son Goku is different.

He would turn into a Super Saiyan in anger because his friend Krillin died, and he would give Senzu Beans to his opponents in order to fight them fairly.

This does not mean that Saiyans are human. In fact, Saiyans are born with a genetic predisposition, but the Super Saiyan Son Goku is an exception.

As for the Subasian Vegeta...

Arrogant loser, not worth worrying about.

"So, Philon, do you understand now? There's a fundamental difference between humans and demons. When you encounter demons, never hold back. Even if they're crying and begging for mercy, you absolutely must still kill them."

"I see."

Philon nodded seriously.

It was probably thanks to the brave warriors that they had not yet encountered any demons while still in the southern kingdoms.

They are about to set off for the Demon King's City in the northern continent, and they will inevitably encounter more and more demons along the way, so this knowledge should be put on the agenda.

Frilian and Aize also agreed with this.

When they were on the northern continent, they were deceived by the demons many times. Even the hero Simmel once caused a disaster to the village chief's family due to a moment of carelessness.

Since then, the heroes and their companions have shown no mercy to the demons.

The topic seems to have become a bit heavy.

Unpleasant memories plunged Frillie and Azer into silence once again, and Truman's story was left unfinished. After all, just like writing a novel, you have to leave enough hooks to keep the reader following along, right?

Three days passed after that.

this day.

Early in the morning, Truman directed the little golem to spin wildly through the forest. According to Philon, she discovered a ruin not far ahead, which seemed to have been left behind by a magician.

The group hurried in that direction.

Upon arriving here, they discovered a towering tree coexisting with ruins, and there was also a very powerful barrier outside. Even Azer, the warrior dwarf, realized that this might be their destination.

After carefully experiencing it, Frilian also fell into a long memory.

"Even after a thousand years, I am still just as my teacher predicted."

break!

As if a bubble had been popped, Frilian effortlessly broke through the powerful barrier.

This was not because of her superior magical skills, but because the barrier was built by her and her teacher, Flame.

The ruins were opened.

What came into view was a magic book floating in mid-air above the altar. Disgustingly, this magic book was conveniently turned to the page Frillie needed, which contained information about souls.

Indeed, just as Truman's magic book says, at the end of the northern continent lies a place that humans call heaven, the Land of Souls.

Countless souls gathered there, and Flame also spoke with her former comrades-in-arms to confirm the matter.

"It really is true. I never doubted Truman; it's just that my teacher's words confirmed the magic's reality once again... Alright, I'll go there then!"

"Frilian?"

Truman was slightly puzzled.

"Hmph." Frilian swung her magic book. "Truman, you see? I haven't escaped my teacher's grasp for a thousand years, so there's even less chance for you."

"...What are you so smug about?"

Truman rolled his eyes.