[World's No. 1 Princess: "I'm just asking you to consider the worst-case scenario. Of course, it's also possible that the female researcher is just an ordinary person."]
[Vegeta: "..."]
You've already presented your analysis, and now you want me to believe that Vomi is an ordinary Earthling? How can I believe that?
[World's No. 1 Princess: "So, does she have anything special about her? Like habits in her daily life and so on."]
[Vegeta: "Well... I wouldn't say she doesn't have any. Being a big eater counts, right? She especially loves sweets."]
[Kumoko: "Being a big eater is a blessing! I'm also a big eater!"]
[Vegeta: "Swallowing a bomb that can destroy a continent, you certainly are a big eater."]
[Vegeta: "@World's No. 1 Princess, if Android 21 attacks, can the pendant you gave me protect someone?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "Yes."]
[Vegeta: "I see, thank you then. By the way, can I give the pendant to someone else?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "Of course, I gave it to you, so it's yours. It doesn't matter even if you throw it away."]
Seeing the message on the Chat Group's public screen, Vegeta breathed a sigh of relief.
He walked over to Goku and the others and said, "I have something to do; I'm going back to West City. It might take some time. As for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, if you want to go in, go ahead."
"Vegeta, what's wrong?" Goku's face showed a surprised expression.
Vegeta, who always pursued strength, surprisingly didn't want to be the first to enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
"I'm a little worried about the Androids. I'm going back to check. You don't need to worry about me."
After Vegeta finished speaking, Trunks wanted to say something, but Vegeta raised his hand to stop him:
"That's it. I'm going back first."
Vegeta placed his hand on his forehead, and the next second, the surrounding scenery changed.
He had already returned to West City.
He quickly walked into Capsule Corporation's mechanical research lab.
"Bulma, are you in there? I'm coming in."
"Yes, you're back so fast. Where's Trunks?" Bulma's slightly confused voice came from inside the door.
Vegeta didn't answer; he just pushed the door open and walked in.
He entered the research lab.
Inside, there was a large pile of mechanical equipment that Vegeta didn't quite understand.
Near the wall, there was a bed, and lying on it was Android 16. His chest was open, revealing sections of mechanical connections, and Bulma was comparing something with the parts on Android 16's body.
Next to Android 16 stood Android 18. She said nothing at this moment, just quietly watching the work.
Beyond them, Vegeta saw Vomi, the woman the Group Leader said was very likely Android 21, also holding a test tube he didn't understand, gently shaking it back and forth, seemingly trying to catch something.
Vegeta didn't make a sound, acting as if nothing had happened, and walked to the bed where Android 16 lay. He glanced at Android 16, then turned his gaze to Bulma.
"Here, take this." Vegeta took out the pendant from his pocket.
"Huh?" Bulma stopped her work, looking surprised at Vegeta, who stood before her with a rather stiff expression. "You'd actually give me something?"
In Vegeta's hand was an oval-shaped pendant resembling agate.
Through the surface of the pendant, a brilliant luster could be seen shimmering inside.
"Why are you giving me this? It's very suspicious, you know. Did Trunks say something to you?"
Bulma put down her tool pen and said teasingly.
"Why care so much? Wear this thing around your neck, and never take it off, no matter what."
Seeing Vegeta speak so seriously, although somewhat confused, Bulma still took the oval agate-style pendant and put it on directly.
"Are you satisfied now, Vegeta?"
"Mm, it's beautiful, and it suits you very well!"
"Pfft~" Bulma chuckled, "You're really strange today, Vegeta, like you're making arrangements for after you're gone."
"You're not thinking you can't beat the Androids and preparing in advance, are you?"
Although the meaning was different, it actually hit the mark.
Vegeta was indeed worried that if Vomi really was Android 21, Bulma would be in trouble.
"Anyway, as long as you wear it, it's fine. I'm leaving first." Vegeta didn't want to stay for another moment and left directly using Instant Transmission.
After Vegeta left, only three women remained in the laboratory.
As for Android 16, because his bomb had to be removed, he needed to be put into a deep sleep, so Android 16 knew nothing at the moment.
"Miss Bulma's husband is truly considerate!"
Vomi brought the test tube over to Bulma and said softly.
"Only now, though. He hardly paid any attention to me these days." Bulma didn't mind, taking the test tube and pouring its contents into Android 16's body.
"As the richest person, the young lady of Capsule Corporation, was it Miss Bulma who pursued Vegeta? It's a bit unbelievable." Vomi smiled slightly.
"That matter... In short, the situation was a bit special. I guess you could say I pursued him."
Because Yamcha's philandering was discovered by her, the two broke up unhappily. Then, after she came back, she found Vegeta unconscious, and then…
In short, she didn't know why she did such a thing.
Was it because Vegeta's dedication to training moved her?
However, thinking about it now, it's not bad.
He even buys her things now.
She just wondered if Trunks reminded him. She hoped not…
Vegeta returned to the Lookout.
At this time, Goku and Gohan had already entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
Among the people outside, Piccolo seemed to be discussing something with Kami.
Both of them had serious expressions.
"Dad, you're back. Is everything alright with Mom?"
Trunks walked over. To be honest, he was still quite worried about the situation in West City.
"No problem, the Androids are all well-behaved." Vegeta replied.
His thoughts, however, had drifted to the Chat Group.
[Rimuru: "I never thought Vegeta would be such a sweet guy. He even blushed just now."]
[Kumoko: "Exactly, exactly! I always thought Vegeta was the type who thought he was number one and God was number two, but I never expected him to be quite warm."]
It was clearly a protective charm that the Group Leader specifically left for Vegeta, yet Vegeta gave it to his wife, Bulma.
[Vegeta: "Don't make wild guesses. I just think I don't need this thing, and it would be a waste to leave it here."]
[Asakura Hao: "Oh~ I see."]
[Uchiha Madara: "Oh~ I see."]
[Vegeta: "..."]
Are you two just parroting me? You're asking for a beating.