"Unlocking potential? What's that about?" Goku asked with a puzzled look.
Levos immediately explained the situation and introduced the Supreme Kai and the others to the group with solemn respect.
Unleashing one's power beyond the limits of potential?
The very thought of it was thrilling, and everyone's eyes lit up with anticipation.
"It's a pity Levos's power level is already too high. I can't even imagine what his full potential would look like…" Piccolo said with a tinge of regret.
"Old man, can't we swap out 18 and Bulma for someone else? How can we just stand by and let two girls go into battle?" Goku scratched his head.
"No!" the Elder Kai snapped without hesitation.
"Don't be so rigid, old man!" Goku leaned in with a sneaky grin, whispering conspiratorially while winking.
Levos's brow twitched. This guy with thick eyebrows and innocent eyes… was he up to something again?
He quickly stepped between the Elder Kai and Goku. "Goku, 18 and Bulma are non-negotiable. You need to pick the other two already."
Levos still planned to absorb Android 18 to gain the potential-unleashing benefits indirectly.
At the same time, he wanted Bulma to become stronger to better protect herself.
"In terms of raw potential, Gohan's the clear choice," Piccolo said, voicing his immediate recommendation.
"I agree," Levos nodded, then pointed directly. "As for the last spot, I choose Piccolo."
Everyone looked surprised and waited for him to explain.
But Levos couldn't exactly tell them about Orange Piccolo, so he continued with vague logic.
"Piccolo is a rare genius among Namekians. His potential isn't far behind Gohan's. Plus, his Special Beam Cannon has saved us more than once. Boosting his strength will give us more options against Zamasu's group."
"Ah, I get it now!" Goku nodded in realization.
Future Trunks and Present Trunks also accepted Levos's reasoning.
The selection was settled.
Piccolo and Gohan exchanged glances and nodded at one another with mutual encouragement.
"Very well," the Elder Kai said softly, "since the candidates are chosen, let's begin."
He instructed the four chosen ones to sit in a circle.
Android 18 looked hesitant, but under Levos's sharp gaze, she was reminded of her promise.
"Don't forget what you agreed to," he said firmly.
"Tch!" 18 scoffed, grinding her teeth, then sat down next to the others.
As the Elder Kai slowly began the mysterious ritual, Levos's heart stirred with excitement.
Goku and the two Trunks watched curiously, while the Supreme Kai and Kibito stood respectfully nearby.
Levos, knowing the original plot, understood the ritual would take quite some time. He didn't bother joining the crowd.
Instead, he pulled out a crystal ball and began scanning the planet.
He had to locate Android 17 and prepare to use him as absorption material. That way, after absorbing 18, he could ensure a successful evolution.
Of course, if possible, Levos also hoped to find a few stray Meta-Cooler replicas to absorb.
The mechanical evolution route intrigued him too.
After absorbing one of the Coolers, he had a rough idea.
If he could absorb four or five more replicas of similar strength, he could complete the mechanical evolution path.
But what would he become afterward?
Would he have an independent mechanical shell?
Or would he transform into a full mechanical being and ascend through the machine route?
The future of Cell Max was bright, and that eased Levos's inner pressure somewhat.
Still, he sighed.
He didn't want to become a monster. He wanted to stay human.
Damn Ginyu.
Thinking of Ginyu, Levos's teeth itched with irritation.
That guy must've been resurrected by Shenron too, right?
Once this crisis was over, he'd lock Ginyu in a room with a bunch of female frogs and let him taste true torment.
As he drifted into thought, Levos suddenly remembered something.
What about Beerus?
Could the Elder Kai bring him back?
Now that the Supreme Kai Shin had been revived, Levos wasn't sure if that guaranteed Beerus's resurrection too.
He'd have to ask the Elder Kai later, casually.
Just then, the voice of King Kai echoed in Levos's mind.
"Levos, two guests have just arrived on the Supreme Kai's Planet!"
Two guests?
Levos instantly perked up.
That must mean Champa and Vados were here!
This was definitely good news.
Although they couldn't intervene directly, the pair had helped Earth's side immensely within the bounds of the rules.
Levos's impression of Universe 6's God of Destruction, Champa, had improved too.
Sure, he was short-tempered, impatient, rash, and arrogant, but he wasn't a complete villain.
And under Vados's strict supervision, he even came across as a little endearing at times.
As for Vados, Levos couldn't read her at all.
This young-looking Angel had lived for so long, her actual age might even exceed a billion years.
Levos quickly searched with the crystal ball for their location.
Soon, he spotted a spinning top–shaped building floating high above the Supreme Kai's Planet.
They actually brought their entire temple with them?
Levos's heart raced slightly.
At that moment, as if sensing his observation, the entire temple turned into a streak of light and flew straight toward them.
The Elder Kai opened one eye slightly, sensing something.
Supreme Kai Shin's face changed, and he stammered, "M-Master, what's going on? Someone's descending directly onto the planet!"
"Important guests are arriving. Go prepare a proper welcome."
"Yes, Master!" Shin responded respectfully.
Moments later, the floating temple hovered above everyone's heads.
The Supreme Kai and Kibito immediately went to greet the guests.
Levos, Goku, and the two Trunks flew up toward the temple as well.
As they landed on the temple's plaza, a familiar figure rushed into Future Trunks's arms.
Future Trunks and Future Mai were lost in the joy of reunion, holding each other tightly.
Present Trunks looked on in confusion.
When he saw the Pilaf Gang whispering to each other in a corner, he froze.
"Wait a second… is that supposed to be my future girlfriend?"
"Huh?"
Levos blinked at that, then glanced over to see Mr. Satan and Videl standing nearby.
Something about this felt… off.
Could Present Trunks and Mai, and Gohan and Videl, really end up together in this timeline too?
Levos shook his head and cast those thoughts aside.
But just then, inspiration struck.
If Future Trunks and Goku worked together… could they create a Super Saiyan God?
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