When Lynx heard the report, he couldn't help but praise Paragus in his mind.
A Saiyan—of all people—managing to come up with a business strategy? That alone was worthy of reward.
Sure, the idea of Saiyans becoming merchants might sound ridiculous. But the simple fact that Paragus's actions had boosted the Saiyan birthrate meant he absolutely deserved recognition.
After all, in this world, the Saiyan race was already on the brink of extinction, even without Frieza's interference.
Planet Vegeta's population was under ten thousand—a dangerously low number for any species.
Even after Lynx had freed the Saiyans from Frieza and kept the planet sealed off for five years, the population issue remained.
Why? Because there simply wasn't enough food—and as a result, not many new Saiyans were being born.
But now, thanks to Paragus's strategy, things had finally begun to change.
According to the latest reports, the Saiyan population had passed ten thousand!
Almost every household now had a newborn.
Even King Vegeta, somehow, had fathered another son.
"Not bad, King Vegeta," Lynx remarked, half-joking.
"Your Majesty jests," King Vegeta replied, slightly flushed.
Then Hanasia whispered into Lynx's ear while holding onto him:
"Your Majesty… when are we going to have a child?"
Lynx coughed awkwardly and quickly changed the subject.
"King Vegeta, what's the current state of the Saiyans' strength?"
King Vegeta straightened up and answered:
"Your Majesty, in the past five years, the number of warriors with over 10,000 battle power has surpassed 2,000. Over 300 warriors have broken the 100,000 mark. As for those over 500,000, besides us leaders, three new ones have emerged!"
As he spoke of these achievements, King Vegeta's voice was filled with pride.
In his lifetime, the Saiyan race had never been this strong.
And that's not even counting the two Super Saiyans—Lynx and Hanasia—guarding the planet.
Indeed, it was something every Saiyan could be proud of.
Lynx was also quite satisfied with the Saiyans' progress and nodded approvingly.
"What about you all? Besides Hanasia, has anyone else achieved the Super Saiyan transformation?"
King Vegeta's face stiffened. He exchanged a look with Paragus before both dropped to one knee.
"We're sorry, Your Majesty. We wasted the tree of might fruits you gave us. In these six years…No new Super Saiyan has emerged aside from Lady Hanasia."
"Even our own battle power hasn't increased much," Paragus added grimly.
"Oh?" Lynx opened his scouter and scanned them.
Sure enough, King Vegeta's battle power was at 690,000, and Paragus at 600,000—barely any growth in six years.
As for Hanasia, even though she could go Super Saiyan, her base form was only 640,000, slightly lower than King Vegeta's.
"What about Bardock?"
"He's been on constant campaigns," Vegeta replied."His power's increased the most—he's at 730,000. But… even he seems to be hitting a ceiling."
"A ceiling, huh…"
Lynx chuckled.
True, compared to future Saiyans like Vegeta and Goku, this generation—Vegeta Sr., Paragus, Bardock—didn't have the same natural potential.
Even with advanced training methods, they were nearing their limits.
But Lynx didn't believe they had truly hit their peak.
He gently lifted Hanasia off his lap and stepped down toward King Vegeta and Paragus.
"You two have done very well in the six years I was gone. As a reward… let me help unlock your hidden potential."
"What?!" King Vegeta blinked in confusion as Riku placed a hand on his head.
"What are you—?!"
"I'm awakening the latent power inside you," Lynx explained calmly.
"Latent power? I've trained to my limits already…"
Before he could finish, a surge of energy erupted from within him.
Everyone around turned to look.
"This power… my strength is surging!!"
He immediately pulled out his scouter and checked.
"Unbelievable! My battle power just jumped 100,000! Your Majesty, what did you do?!"
"I simply unlocked your latent potential. You should find that your ceiling has been raised as well. Train diligently—you can still improve," Lynx said.
"Understood! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Lynx then used the same technique on Paragus and Hanasia, boosting both significantly.
In particular, Hanasia's base power rose to a whopping 900,000.
"Incredible… Your Majesty, how do you do that?"
"Let's not get into the details," Lynx waved it off."Consider this your reward for these past six years of service. King Vegeta!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Spread the word: from now on, any warrior who makes significant contributions will be rewarded with potential awakening."
"Understood!"
The officers standing nearby had their eyes lit up—some even turned red with excitement.
After bestowing the rewards, Lynx listened to a few more reports and then dismissed the court to rest.
Later, in his private chambers, Lynx finally fulfilled the long-standing longing of Hanasia, holding her close after six years of separation.
After their passion, Hanasia lay on his chest, listening as Lynx recounted his six-year journey.
When she heard that he'd traveled to another timeline, she gasped in disbelief.
"Another timeline?! No wonder we couldn't detect your presence at all!"
"Only a few Saiyans left in that world?"
"Wait, the 'legendary Super Saiyan'? I thought we were the ones from the prophecy… so we're not?"
Hearing her confusion, Lynx paused.
"Kakarot?" he muttered."That's Bardock's kid, isn't it?I remember his battle power was only 2 at birth…And he became a Super Saiyan?"
Suddenly, Lynx shot up in bed.
"Damn! I completely forgot!"
"Your Majesty? What did you forget?"
"Hanasia—what month is it on Earth right now?"
He jumped out of bed and started getting dressed.
"Month? I think it's September… Your Majesty, are you going out?"
"Sorry, Hanasia… I need to head to Earth."
"Earth?! Don't tell me—you're going to see Tights?"
"No. I'm going to meet Kakarrot," Lynx said seriously.
"Bardock's son? Why?"
Lynx turned to her, smiling.
"Because… a legend is about to begin."
It was September, Age 749—The very month when Kakarrot, known on Earth as Son Goku, would begin his journey to find the Dragon Balls…