Chapter 146: The Effect of the Youth Retaining Pill
After seeing Bulma's intense reaction, Lala smiled softly and shook her head.
"Mom is a very gentle person. Lin, you don't need to do all this—she'll definitely accept you."
Momo nodded in agreement. "That's right, Mr. Franklin. You don't need to give her anything too expensive. Mom will understand your sincerity."
Franklin waved his hand dismissively. "You're both right, but good character alone won't get me through this. Since the subspace is sealed for now, Momo, please go get Nana first."
Momo didn't argue and went upstairs.
As Bulma's eyes burned with curiosity, Franklin handed her one of the porcelain bottles.
"Just in time. Momo and Nana both know what you look like now—why don't you take one first and let them see the effect? I promise it'll blow their minds."
Bulma's eyes gleamed. "Does it work the way I think it does?"
Franklin smiled. "It doesn't just preserve youth—it also perfects your complexion and smooths away every flaw. It's truly a divine medicine."
The moment he said that, Bulma's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, she swallowed the pill. A faint white light began to emanate from her body, growing brighter and brighter until she was completely enveloped in it.
Moments later, the sound of footsteps came from upstairs. As the light around Bulma slowly faded, Momo appeared, dragging a very reluctant Nana behind her.
The two girls froze when they saw Bulma bathed in light. As it dispersed completely, her clothes vanished along with it, revealing flawless, luminous skin that seemed to glow on its own. Her figure was even more refined and perfectly balanced, her face subtly more beautiful, her long blue hair cascading down like silk. To those watching, Bulma no longer seemed human—she was an angel made flesh.
Tapping her wrist device, Bulma projected a full-body hologram of herself. Seeing her new reflection, she was momentarily dazed—then, forgetting entirely that she was unclothed, she leaped into Franklin's arms.
"This is perfect! Franklin, before, I always felt inferior standing next to Lala—but not anymore!"
Without warning, she kissed him deeply. Franklin quickly responded, though he discreetly formed a light wooden garment around her with his energy before the others could see too much.
When they finally separated, Bulma's expression was still flushed and satisfied.
"So," Nana said coldly, "Momo dragged me down here just to watch this pervert make out with another woman in front of us and my sister? Well, I've seen enough. It was intense—there was even string."
Before she could say more, Franklin flicked his finger, sending a pill straight into her mouth. She reflexively swallowed it.
"You beast! What did you just make me eat?!" Nana shouted, furious.
Franklin ignored her and turned to Lala, slipping an arm around her waist.
"Nana's right—I can't play favorites. Lala, you're next."
He kissed her before she could react, and her whole body immediately softened in his arms. Their breathing grew heavier, and for a moment, they seemed to forget anyone else was there.
Just then, white light enveloped Nana as well. Remembering what had happened to Bulma, she tried to escape, but it was too late—the light surrounded her completely.
Bulma chuckled softly, and Momo, realizing what was happening, could only smile wordlessly.
When the light around Nana finally faded, Franklin laid the weakly breathing Lala onto the sofa.
Nana, dazed, looked down at herself. Her clothes had vanished, but she didn't care—what caught her attention was the slight but definite curve of her once-flat chest.
With a wave of Franklin's hand, a mirror of water appeared before her. The reflection staring back at her was stunning. Though she was still small in stature, every proportion of her body now matched her frame perfectly. Her skin was smooth, her hair silky, and every trace of time's wear had been erased.
As Nana slowly came back to her senses and realized how exposed she was, her face grew redder and redder until steam practically rose from her head. Her eyes rolled back—and she fainted dead away.
Luckily, Franklin caught her in time, cradling her in a princess carry.
"The rest of the pills are right there," he said over his shoulder. "Momo, Lala—take one each. You've seen the results; they're useful. I'll go put Nana to bed first."
Momo nodded and carefully helped the weak Lala swallow her pill before taking one herself. As white light surrounded them both, Franklin quickly carried Nana upstairs and laid her on Lala's bed.
Just as he tucked her in, Nana's eyes flew open. She glared at him fiercely, making him jump a little.
But instead of shouting, she just blushed furiously, muttered under her breath, "Since you made my body this perfect, I'll… let it slide this once. But next time, you pervert—no excuses."
If not for his enhanced hearing, Franklin might have missed her words entirely. Smiling, he reached out to ruffle her hair before vanishing in a blur of motion.
Left alone in the room, Nana peeked down at her slightly fuller chest and puffed it out proudly.
"Hmph. Beast. I'll let you off this time. But next time… I'll make you pay."
She giggled to herself, pulling the blanket over her head, unable to hide her delight.
Watching through his spiritual sense, Franklin chuckled softly.
"She's such a child… no, that's not it. This is exactly how a girl her age should be. Momo, on the other hand, is far too mature for someone so young."
When he returned to the first floor, the sight that greeted him was chaos: vegetables scattered across the floor, broken dishes stacked in a corner, and two figures at the counter—Mikan smiling patiently as she taught Ikaros how to chop potatoes without smashing them to pieces.
Ikaros's movements were clumsy but careful, and every time she succeeded, Mikan praised her gently.
Watching the two, a warm smile spread across Franklin's face.
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