Night in West City was dazzling beyond reason.
Neon lights painted the sky in shades of violet and crimson.
The massive domed headquarters of Capsule Corporation sat beneath the night sky like a giant sleeping egg.
At that moment, Krillin felt like he was the egg.
The kind that was about to be cracked open.
"Uh... ladies?"
Krillin swallowed nervously, his back pressed against the priceless alloy bedroom door. There was nowhere left to retreat.
The lights in the room were dim.
The air was filled with a strange mixture of expensive perfume, hydrangea blossoms, and just a hint of gunpowder.
Bulma sat on the enormous bed, large enough for five people.
She wasn't holding any high-tech weapon.
Only a small nail file, casually smoothing her nails.
She wore a semi-transparent silk nightgown, its elegant silhouette enough to make any man lose his composure.
But all Krillin could feel was danger.
"Go on."
Bulma blew away a bit of nail dust without even looking up.
"Did you have fun on Namek?"
"And then you just had to spend two extra days on Yardrat for 'training.'"
Her eyes narrowed.
"Don't tell me the alien girls over there are prettier."
"That's completely unfair!"
Krillin immediately raised both hands in surrender.
"That place is practically deserted! Other than learning Instant Transmission, I didn't do anything!"
"I learned it so I could come home whenever I wanted. I did it for the family!"
"Nice try."
A metallic click echoed through the room.
Blonde Launch sat cross-legged atop the vanity table, lazily spinning her submachine gun.
An unlit cigarette rested between her lips, and her wild eyes gleamed dangerously.
"Baldy, you made us worry for all this time."
"You come back and that's all the explanation we get?"
In the corner of the room stood a graceful figure clothed in purple.
Aki, the maiden of the ancient Namekian Sacred Tree.
Tonight, however, she wore an outfit that was unmistakably Earth-style.
More specifically, a version Bulma had "improved."
The design left far more exposed than concealed.
Her long violet hair cascaded freely over her shoulders, creating a striking contrast between purity and temptation.
"A little too powerful," Krillin thought.
"Lord Krillin..."
Aki called softly.
Her gentle voice carried a sweet, almost hypnotic warmth.
"Lady Bulma says that when someone makes a mistake..."
"...they have to accept punishment."
[Ding! S-Rank Family Quest Triggered: Domestic Harmony]
[Quest Description: As the strongest bald man in the universe, you must be invincible not only on the battlefield but also at home. Resolve the worries and resentment of your three very different partners within one night.]
[Reward: Title Unlocked - Master of Time Management]
[Failure Penalty: Sleep on the Gravity Chamber floor for one month.]
Krillin stared at the quest window floating before his eyes.
The corner of his mouth twitched violently.
System, are you trying to get me killed?
"Can we talk about this like civilized people?"
Krillin attempted one last negotiation.
"I just finished fighting Frieza. I haven't fully recovered my strength yet..."
"Quiet."
Bulma set down the nail file and stood.
Barefoot, she walked toward him one step at a time.
Her finger poked firmly against his chest.
"Not recovered?"
"I saw you carrying our son downstairs earlier. You looked perfectly energetic to me."
Then her expression softened.
Her eyes grew slightly red.
"Do you have any idea how scared I was?"
Krillin's heart melted instantly.
Just as he reached out to hug her, Bulma suddenly shoved him backward onto the bed.
"Which is exactly why you're not going anywhere tonight."
With all the authority of a queen issuing a royal decree, she waved her hand dramatically.
"Girls, get him!"
"You got it!"
Launch tossed her gun aside and charged like a leopard.
"Please forgive us, Master."
Aki smiled shyly as she stepped forward.
The mood that followed quickly shifted from confrontation to reconciliation.
The frustration, fear, and loneliness they had carried during his absence finally poured out.
For Bulma, it was the terror of not knowing whether he'd ever return.
For Launch, it was weeks of restless anxiety.
For Aki, it was the quiet fear of losing someone precious.
Krillin finally understood.
This wasn't punishment.
It was relief.
The release of emotions that had been bottled up for far too long.
The system notifications continued to flash.
[Passive Skill Activated: Infinite Stamina]
[Active Skill Activated: Ki Resonance]
Warm energy flowed through Krillin's body.
His ki spread gently throughout the room, carrying a soothing and reassuring presence.
Bulma felt the tension and jealousy she had been holding onto gradually fade away.
Aki, whose connection to life energy was especially strong, closed her eyes and smiled peacefully.
Launch's fierce attitude softened as well.
The atmosphere became calm and warm.
The resentment that had greeted him earlier slowly transformed into laughter and affection.
"So that's what this was all about."
Krillin grinned.
"You were worried about me."
Bulma rolled her eyes.
"Don't sound so proud of yourself."
"Too late."
Krillin laughed.
Outside, the moon hid behind drifting clouds.
Inside Capsule Corporation, the night passed peacefully.
For the first time since the battle with Frieza, everyone could finally relax.
...
By dawn, sunlight had begun creeping over the horizon.
Krillin stood on the balcony, stretching comfortably.
[Ding! Quest Complete: Domestic Harmony]
[Evaluation: S-Rank]
[You have successfully restored peace and happiness within the household.]
[Rewards Granted:]
[All Attributes +5%]
[Skill Acquired: Absolute Sage Mind]
[Effect: Can be activated at will to instantly calm the mind and become immune to mental manipulation and charm effects.]
Krillin clenched his fist and felt the surge of power flowing through his body.
His strength had increased once again.
Not a bad reward at all.
[Host: Krillin]
[Base Power Level: 1,575,000,000]
[Status: Fully Rested. Hormone Levels Stable.]
"Alright."
Krillin glanced back at his sleeping wives.
A gentle smile appeared on his face.
"Time to get back to work."
Quietly dressing himself, he activated Instant Transmission.
With a flash, he vanished from the balcony.
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