Chapter 13

Bam!

Launch, who had been knocked to the ground by Goku's kick, groaned loudly.

The Turtle Hermit slowly approached Launch, his sunglasses concealing his gaze, which was locked on Launch's protruding curves.

Observing this, Lin Ke realized that the Turtle Hermit was extending a finger, akin to the legendary Yang finger, and drawing nearer to Launch.

"Turtle Hermit, what are you doing?" Lin Ke exclaimed suddenly.

The Turtle Hermit froze in his tracks, visibly flustered. He glanced at Krillin and Goku, while a nearby turtle bashfully covered its eyes. The Turtle Hermit, finding himself in this situation, was at a complete loss.

"N-Nothing! I was just checking to see if Miss Launch had regained consciousness," he stammered awkwardly.

Inwardly, the Turtle Hermit lamented, "Why does this kid keep showing up everywhere?"

Lin Ke, however, wore a displeased expression. He wasn't about to let anyone touch or defile the goddess he had in his heart.

In the blink of an eye, what started as a seemingly enjoyable day had turned into a bizarre and unsettling one.

Nightfall.

The Launch with blonde hair sneezed as she lay on the cold floor, her appearance reverting to the gentle blue-haired Launch.

"I have to say, little baldy," Launch began.

Though being referred to as "little baldy" was somewhat unpleasant (# ̄~ ̄#), coming from Launch, it wasn't so bad.

"My name is Krillin. What do you want, Miss Launch?" Lin Ke replied, his words far from gentlemanly.

"It's a bit lonely here all by myself. You saved me today, so why don't you sleep with me?" Launch suggested boldly.

Lin Ke was about to respond when the Turtle Hermit suddenly rushed out, his excitement palpable.

"What do kids like you understand? I... I can keep you company," he exclaimed, volunteering for the task.

"Forget it. Little Krillin will sleep with me. You, old man, who knows what you might do," Launch promptly turned down the Turtle Hermit's offer, throwing the responsibility at Lin Ke.

The Turtle Hermit's heart ached, and he gritted his teeth, glaring at Krillin with hostility. ~(@@^_^)~ Phew!

However, Launch didn't give him a chance to speak further. She lifted Krillin and headed into the room to rest.

As he was being carried, Krillin couldn't help but think that he hadn't expected this sort of treatment. It felt wonderful, and tonight he had plans... (Feel free to imagine what those might be.)

The Turtle Hermit watched them walk away, his eyes filled with envy, while the Turtle looked on shyly (ω). The Turtle Hermit couldn't help but wish he were the one experiencing such a night.

With a heart filled with jealousy, he knelt on the ground in despair, thinking that this kid was going to sleep beside Miss Launch.