"Android 17, let's check on Dark Android 17 first."
Seeing that Android 17 seemed quite furious, Android 16 changed the subject.
Opening the hibernation pod, Android 16 used a controller to wake up the sleeping Dark Android 17.
Suddenly, Dark Android 17's eyes snapped open, and he leaped out of the pod—
"Where is this? Who are you people?"
"Damn it, you're with those guys, aren't you?"
"Die, all of you, die!"
Furious and agitated, Dark Android 17 raised his hand and fired several energy blasts at Android 16 and Android 17.
Dodging the attacks, Android 16 and Android 17 heard several explosions behind them.
"Yuujin was right. This Android 17 is extremely aggressive."
Android 16 frowned, while Android 17's face darkened:
"Is this guy really another version of me? He's like a rabid dog!"
"Well, whatever. I'm super pissed right now anyway."
"Dark Android 17, this isn't a place where you can do whatever you want. Let me teach you how to respect your seniors!"
With a cold smile, Android 17 cracked his knuckles and stepped toward Dark Android 17. He was in a terrible mood, and this guy would be the perfect outlet for his anger!
Meanwhile, Yuujin had no idea what was happening on the island, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.
While Android 16 and Android 17 were dealing with the newcomer, Dark Android 17, Yuujin and Android 18 returned to the temple and woke up Dark Android 18.
Regaining consciousness, Dark Android 18 immediately prepared for battle.
However, to her surprise, she wasn't in a cold, dark prison cell but in a comfortable, spacious room.
"Mmm…"
"Mmm…"
Hearing strange noises, Dark Android 18 quickly turned her head.
She saw Yuujin sitting not far away, with Android 18 straddling him. The two were passionately embracing and kissing, completely lost in each other. Dark Android 18's face instantly darkened.
These two shameless dogs! She had just woken up, and they were already polluting her eyes!
But then, as if remembering something, Dark Android 18 revealed a cruel, bloodthirsty smile.
This was an opportunity!
"Die!"
Clenching her fists, Dark Android 18 lunged at Yuujin and Android 18.
You damn dogs, die! Die!
However—
"Ah!!!"
Before she could reach them, Dark Android 18 let out a scream and collapsed to the ground, her face pale as if she were in immense pain.
Finally separating from Yuujin, Android 18 held a controller in her hand and looked back at Dark Android 18 with a mocking expression:
"Idiot!"
"W-what did you do to me?!"
Dark Android 18 glared furiously at Yuujin and Android 18, just like Dark Android 17 had done before.
"I had Bulma make a new controller that can shut you down at any time. She also added a little device inside you that disrupts your energy flow."
"That's pretty much it, Dark Android 18. You can't resist us now."
Enjoying the softness of Android 18's body, Yuujin replied with a smile.
"Damn it!!! Damn it!!!"
Filled with rage and hatred, Dark Android 18 tried to get up and attack Yuujin and Android 18 again.
But the next moment, she let out another scream and was stomped back to the ground.
Yuujin wouldn't be so cruel—it was Android 18 who did it.
"Android 18, she's another version of you, after all. Can't you be a little gentler with her?"
Yuujin said with a wry smile.
"Hmph, just looking at her makes me angry."
Android 18 snorted coldly.
Why was the other version of her so… pathetic?
There's nothing wrong with wanting to vent anger or kill, but can't you at least be a little elegant about it?
Acting all furious, cynical, and hysterical is just so ugly!
If Yuujin knew why Android 18 was so angry, he'd probably be speechless.
Well, that's Android 18 for you—strong and unique!
"Die! All of you, die with me!"
Humiliated and pinned to the ground, Dark Android 18's face twisted with madness.
She would rather die than lose her freedom and be controlled by others.
And she'd take these bastards with her!
Without hesitation, Dark Android 18 prepared to detonate the bomb inside her.
But to her shock—
It was gone! The bomb inside her was gone!
"Oh, I forgot to tell you. I had Bulma remove the bomb inside you."
"If you were planning to take us down with you, I'm sorry to say, but you can't do that anymore."
Seeing Dark Android 18's stunned expression, Yuujin smiled.
Although Dark Android 18 could still use her own energy to self-destruct, the device Bulma had installed disrupted her energy flow, making it impossible for her to gather enough power.
And even if she could, Yuujin and the others had plenty of ways to stop her before she could self-destruct.
"Damn it! Damn it!!! Damn it!!!"
Struggling desperately, Dark Android 18 let out a roar of frustration, and Android 18 kicked her away.
So noisy! So annoying!
"Dark Android 18, can you calm down now and listen to us?"
Yuujin deactivated the energy disruption device inside Dark Android 18, and the panting Dark Android 18 slowly got up from the ground.
"I have nothing to say to you!"
Filled with anger and humiliation, Dark Android 18 replied coldly.
She didn't want to talk—she just wanted to kill these two!
No, she wanted to kill everyone in this world!
But Dark Android 18 didn't act recklessly. Learning from her earlier mistake, she knew she had no chance now. Acting out would only give them another reason to torment her.
"Dark Android 18, honestly, I don't understand why you hate me so much."
"If anything, we're not your enemies."
"You and Dark Android 17 wreaked havoc in another world, destroying cities and killing countless humans. If it weren't for me, you would have either been killed by Trunks or absorbed by Cell."
"Instead of being grateful for saving your lives, you hate me so much. Even I feel hurt."
Yuujin sighed, looking genuinely wounded, while Dark Android 18 sneered:
"Hmph, you're no saint either. You only saved us because you wanted to use us!"
"Of course, I'm not a saint."
"If I hadn't seen any value in you, I wouldn't have saved you."
Yuujin nodded, not denying it.
"What do you want?!"
Dark Android 18 shouted coldly.
"Then let me get straight to the point."
"Dark Android 18, how about submitting to me and working for me?"
"If you submit to me, I can give you the greatest degree of freedom and a life like paradise."
"With me, you'll never be bored. Conquering galaxies, ruling the universe—there's endless fun to be had."
"So, what do you say? Want to give it a try?"
To be continued…
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