"Videl, are these your friends?"
"Yes, Dad."
"They are Sirus, Kakarot, and Broly—my classmates and friends."
Mr. Satan asked as Videl quickly introduced Yuujin and the others to her father.
However, Mr. Satan furrowed his brows, staring intently at Yuujin and his companions.
"Hey, kid, have I seen you somewhere before?"
His gaze landed on Yuujin as he asked.
Even though he knew it was impossible for him to know Videl's classmates, Mr. Satan couldn't shake the feeling that they looked familiar.
"Oh? Mr. Satan, you don't recognize me?"
Yuujin grinned before deactivating his Super Saiyan 3 form, returning to his normal state.
Since he was already planning to return to the Temple, there was no need to keep his identity hidden. After all, Mr. Satan had seen him before. Even if he couldn't believe it at first, he was bound to recall sooner or later.
As expected, the moment Mr. Satan saw Yuujin's normal form, his eyes almost popped out of his skull.
"L-Lord Kami!!!"
With a shocked cry, Mr. Satan instinctively turned to look at Gokumi and Broly beside Yuujin.
"Hehe, Mr. Satan, long time no see!"
Gokumi also reverted to her normal form and greeted Mr. Satan with a cheerful smile.
"L-Lady Goddess!"
Mr. Satan gasped again. He no longer had any doubts—standing before him were indeed the Lord Kami and Lady Goddess!
Oh my god, what is happening?!
Why had the Lord Kami and Lady Goddess come to his home?!
"L-Lord Kami, Lady Goddess, it is an indescribable honor to have you grace my humble abode!"
"A-Ahh, my house is too simple, too disrespectful—this is unacceptable!"
Completely flustered, Mr. Satan had no words to describe his emotions.
Not knowing what to do, he simply dropped to his knees.
Seeing Mr. Satan's reaction, Yuujin couldn't help but chuckle.
Yep, this was exactly like Mr. Satan.
"D-Dad, what are you even talking about?"
"And Sirus, Kakarot… your appearance…"
Videl's voice wavered, and she was on the verge of losing her composure.
Lord Kami? Lady Goddess?
Was her father talking about Sirus and Kakarot?!
"Videl, mind your manners!"
"Hurry, come and pay your respects to Lord Kami and Lady Goddess!"
Afraid that Videl might do something disrespectful, Mr. Satan quickly shouted.
But at this moment, Videl wasn't even in the right state of mind to care.
"Sirus, what is going on?"
Fixing her eyes on Yuujin, she asked.
"Sorry, Videl, we never told you our real identities before. But let me formally introduce ourselves now."
"My name is Yuujin. I am Earth's Guardian."
"My name is Gokumi—Gokumi. But Kakarot is also my name."
Yuujin and Gokumi reintroduced themselves, leaving Videl completely frozen.
It was as if her mind had gone blank.
Yuujin…Gokumi…
They were Earth's Guardian and Lady Goddess—the most revered, the greatest beings, and the ones she had always strived to follow and serve!
Oh my god!!!!!!
Memories of Yuujin and Gokumi flooded her mind, and her thoughts were in complete chaos.
The Lord Kami and Lady Goddess… were her classmates. No, her friends?!
Although Videl had always known that Yuujin and the others weren't ordinary, she had never imagined that they were actually the Guardian and Lady Goddess of Earth.
This… This was straight out of a novel!!!
"T-Then, Broly too…"
She looked at Broly in a daze and asked.
"Ah, Broly is also my wife. But since ordinary people don't know about her, she just uses her real name."
Gently stroking Broly's forehead, Yuujin answered.
Videl opened her mouth but had no idea what to say.
The classmates and friends she had known… suddenly turned out to be the highest and most revered figures on Earth.
Was she supposed to be surprised? Delighted? Shocked?
She didn't know anymore…
Seeing Videl's dazed expression, unable to process reality, Yuujin smirked slightly.
Although he wasn't one to show off, he had indeed been looking forward to seeing Videl's reaction upon learning the truth.
Hmm, just as he imagined.
"Mr. Satan."
Letting Videl take her time to process everything, Yuujin turned his attention back to Mr. Satan.
"Yes, Lord Kami!"
Mr. Satan immediately responded, not daring to show any neglect.
Leaving aside Yuujin's divine identity, he had personally witnessed Yuujin and Gokumi's power during the Cell Games. Mr. Satan had nothing but genuine respect and admiration for them.
"I have heard about everything that has happened to you over the years. For that, I sincerely apologize."
"But no matter what others may say, the fact remains that you fought alongside us against Cell. That is undeniable. You are a true hero."
Helping Mr. Satan to his feet, Yuujin spoke seriously.
"I-I… am a true hero…"
Mr. Satan trembled, his eyes welling with tears.
For years, everyone had mocked him as the "arrogant Satan." No matter where he went, people pointed fingers, ridiculed, and humiliated him.
Yet, the Lord Kami himself recognized him.
This overwhelmed Mr. Satan with emotions.
"Yes, you are a true hero."
"But as a father, you have been far from adequate!"
"I know everything that has happened. I understand the unfair treatment you've endured, but sinking into despair and making Videl shoulder everything alone is not something a real man or a real father should do!"
Patting Mr. Satan on the shoulder, Yuujin reprimanded him.
"I-I'm sorry… I shouldn't have…"
Filled with guilt, Mr. Satan lowered his head—not knowing if he was apologizing to Yuujin or to Videl.
"As long as you understand."
"Now, pull yourself together, Mr. Satan! Act like a real warrior and a true father!"
Yuujin encouraged him.
Mr. Satan's current state was pitiful. A man who had once stood tall had become a shadow of his former self.
Yuujin truly hoped he would rise again.
Feeling the warmth of Yuujin's words, a surge of emotion filled Mr. Satan's chest.
With a firm nod, he clenched his fists.
"I understand, Lord Kami! I will stand up again!"
To be continued…
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