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“Is this Doom really such a threat?” you ask her, raising a brow. “Seriously?”
“He could best both Hulk and Thor, along with their entire alliance by himself.” she answers, eyes deadly serious. “Don't engage him directly unless there's no other choice.”
“Alright. I'll see what I can do.” you answer, trading glances with Meloka.
“Now, if you two wouldn't mind, I have to make a few... Long-distance calls. Including to Koruza, who hasn't checked in since yesterday.”
“Koruza? Where'd he go?” you reply, expanding your ki sense only to realize he's no longer on New Salda. And you get a knot of worry in your guts.
“He's on an errand into the Demon Realm, to recover certain... Artifacts that could prove invaluable while you're gone.” she answers, clearly not wanting to say what they are aloud. “Ones that only work on someone with demon blood, but vastly increase their strength and magical prowess, as well as granting limitless stamina and a form of immortality. Dabura lost one, so he is going to return that one. As well as obtain two more, before returning back to this realm. He should be back before you all leave, to see you off for the tournament.”
“The Demon Realm, huh?” you reply, wondering what it looks like? And if, perhaps after this Tournament of Power's over, you could visit it some time? “Alright, well, tell him I wish him luck. And that if he needs our help, to not hesitate to ask.”
“I'll pass your message along.” Towa replies, standing up from the desk and going over to a circle enscribed on the floor. It lights up with demonic magic the moment she steps inside, a cylinder of dark energy surrounding her. The two of you leave Towa's Lab, exiting the planar door back into your ship with one question on your mind:
What now?
>Spend the rest of your day relaxing, making sure your body's fully rested for the tournament tomorrow
>Head around to your allies you're leaving behind, to check in with them all and make sure they're ready to defend this universe in your stead while you're fighting at the Tournament of Power
>Gather your kids and spend the rest of the day with them, of those who want to spend the time with you before it kicks off
>Other(write in)?