Ethan had not expected Cell to have so many questions. He was not interested in chatting with Cell here. What if they developed feelings and he could not bring himself to kill him?
Waving his hand casually, Ethan pointed directly at the still "unconscious" Android 17 and 18 nearby. "Whether you absorb them is up to you. Either way, you'll face that guy next."
Following Ethan's finger, Cell looked over and saw that Goku had appeared not far away at some point.
"When?"
On this desolate planet, unsuitable for most life forms, even if Goku loved his orange gi, he had to wear Bulma's specially made space combat suit at this time.
Seeing Cell look at him, Goku even waved in a friendly greeting.
"..."
Feeling more and more that things were heading in a strange direction, Ethan quickly pulled the matter back on track.
"Your goal is to evolve into your Perfect form and then defeat Goku, so what's there to hesitate about? The stage is set for you. What are you waiting for?"
"..."
Cell looked at Goku, then at Ethan.
He was not stupid. In fact, he was quite intelligent. As Dr. Gero's carefully cultivated ultimate artificial life form, Cell was almost perfect, aside from his strange appearance.
Cell had already understood one thing. This guy was definitely not the inheritor of Dr. Gero's will.
"You just want to witness my true power?"
He did not know how this guy knew about him, or how he knew his purpose, but Cell could not dwell on it any longer.
In an unfamiliar environment, his current power had not reached its peak. In this situation, he had no other choice.
"You will pay for your arrogance!"
"So much talk. If you don't hurry up and do as I say, I'll turn you into cosmic dust right now!"
"..."
Cell backed down. When his strength was not enough, he never stubbornly resisted. When it was time to back down, he never hesitated.
Since there was no choice, and Ethan had already placed Android 17 and 18 in front of him, his choice was obvious.
His tail extended toward Android 17 lying on the ground, and then absorbed Android 17 into his body.
The whole process was like swallowing Android 17 with his tail. The most amazing thing was that when he was swallowed into the tail, you could clearly see Android 17 slowly moving into his body.
After entering Cell's body, some magical change occurred. Android 17, such a large living person, seemed to have simply vanished.
Then Cell began to undergo a series of changes. Not to mention the changes in appearance, the increase in energy level was incredibly astonishing.
Everyone watching the commotion from a distance could clearly feel the changes happening to Cell. Android 16 had a more intuitive understanding through his detector.
"What a terrifying increase in power... It seems Ethan was right. This guy named Cell definitely won't let you two go."
Absorbing one Android 17 could increase his energy this much. Cell's transformation also proved that what Ethan had said earlier was not just made up.
"His power has increased significantly? Compared to you?"
"My power cannot defeat this monster."
Android 18 was not as concerned about the false reputation of being the strongest android as Android 17 was. She cared about more practical things, such as whether they would be in danger now that Cell had become so strong.
"Why does that monster have to get stronger? Hurry up and destroy him!"
Unfortunately, no one here listened to her. Even though Krillin, Yamcha, and the others thought the android was right, since they had already agreed to Goku and Ethan, they would not object.
"It's okay. At this level, he's not a threat to Goku and Ethan."
Cell's power increase began to slow down. At this level, he still was not a threat to Goku. Krillin's words were meant to comfort Android 18, but no one present was a fool.
He had gotten so much stronger just by absorbing one Android 17, and there was another Android 18 lying in front of him!
How much stronger would Cell become after absorbing Android 18?
They would soon find out!
After absorbing Android 17 and reaching a considerable level of power, Cell did not stop to say anything arrogant. At this moment, what he needed to do was not remind the other party how powerful he was, but immediately swallow Android 18 and complete his evolution before the other party could stop him.
Cell still understood the priorities. So he repeated the scene from before and continued his evolution.
Besides the changes in appearance, his energy quickly increased again. Ethan watched Cell completing his final evolution, then turned and instantly teleported away.
Cell looked at the spot where Ethan disappeared, pondered for a moment, suppressed his doubts, and turned to stare at Goku not far away.
This was his goal, and the biggest reason he had been created. Defeating Goku was almost imprinted in his genes. Before accomplishing this goal, those small fries could be put aside for now.
"Hmph, you will regret everything you've done!"
Thinking about showcasing his terrifying power, first defeating and killing Goku, and then making that ignorant guy tremble before him, Cell suddenly began to look forward to that scene.
Just as he was fantasizing about a beautiful future, his evolution was complete!
Compared to his initial form, which could be called a monster, Cell, after absorbing Android 17 and 18, became much more handsome in appearance. Although it was clear at a glance that this guy was not human, no one would think he was ugly.
His figure also became a little slimmer than his second form, and his entire body became a combination of strength and flexibility.
Cell lowered his head and examined his hands, feeling the immense power constantly surging within him. He had not expected that he could become so powerful after completing his evolution.
Confidence began to surge uncontrollably. Cell felt that no one could contend with him. In this situation, he began to show the demeanor of a strong person... in short, showing off!
"Can you give me a warm-up, Goku?"
Goku had been waiting quietly on the side until Cell finally spoke. He knew the opponent he was waiting for was ready.
"Yes!"
He had no reason to refuse Cell's request. He needed a warm-up himself.
The two stood facing each other, the desolate planet their battlefield. Here, they could unleash all their power without reservation.
Just at this serious moment, intense music suddenly blared from somewhere.
"..."
Everyone watching from not far away turned their eyes to Ethan.
They watched with their own eyes as Ethan casually threw out a few flying machines, controlled them to fly near Goku and Cell, and then played music from the speakers mounted on the flying machines.
"What's wrong? Isn't music just right for this moment?"
"It was a very serious battle, but you've turned it into a farce."
"It was a farce to begin with."
What else was the Cell Games in this world but a farce?
There was no need to worry about the safety of the world, nor to worry about the sacrifice of comrades. They had actively helped Cell complete his Perfect form. The so-called Cell Games was no different from playing with Cell. Its biggest purpose was to find a good opponent for Goku.
How could such a battle be taken seriously?
"I think it's pretty good. It sounds exciting."
Bulma did not think there was anything wrong with it. Anyway, she was just here to watch the show. It was a pity the environment here was bad and she needed the energy field from her battle suit to protect herself, otherwise she would have wanted to take out snacks and beer to watch and eat.
While they were chatting, Goku and Cell had already started fighting.
Just as Cell said, first, a warm-up!
Although the two were fast and displayed impressive combat skills, this level of fighting was truly not even an appetizer. Everyone was waiting for these two guys to show their true strength.
The aura Cell displayed when he completed his evolution was terrifying. No one knew how strong he would be at full power.
And Goku... after training with Ethan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for a year, his power must have improved again. This could be confirmed from Ethan and Goku's relaxed expressions.
But... how strong were they?
"Ethan."
"Hmm?"
"You've been acting so unconcerned. Is it because you already knew the outcome?"
"Yes!"
Krillin's mind had always been this sharp. He had already guessed the truth.
"Really? So that's how it is!"
He had been worrying for nothing!
Just at this moment, Cell finally unleashed his true power. The terrifying aura almost made the entire planet tremble. Even from a distance, with a special energy barrier in front of them to hide everyone and provide some protection, everyone was still shocked by this immense power.
"Is this the power of Cell's Perfect form?"
Android 16's expression was serious. This guy named Cell's power was too terrifying. Could Goku really deal with this monster?
He did not even have time to ask, because the answer was revealed in the next second.
Goku did not hide his true power or fight Cell with similar strength. He directly unleashed his true power!
Super Saiyan 2 form!
A more blazing aura and crackling electricity surrounded him, with a colder expression and almost undisguised burning fighting spirit.
Even Android 17 and 18, who could not sense energy and did not have detectors installed, could see at this moment that Goku's power was even more terrifying than that monster named Cell.
"This is... Super Saiyan 2?"
"Yes, Super Saiyan... Two!"
Ethan said the last word with a hint of amusement, then quietly watched Cell get beaten up.
The outcome? It was revealed the moment Goku broke through the limits of Super Saiyan. There was no suspense in this battle.
(To be continued.)