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But she never felt powerless because of “insufficient strength in the confrontation”.

But now, the existence of the giant ape has successfully etched this novel experience into the physical sensations of this Agor girl.

She watched as her hands, which could have crushed everything, trembled uncontrollably, as if they couldn't even hold onto a handful of seawater.

It doesn't matter if you don't do something well, since you're not good at it anyway.

If doing something will cause misfortune, then you should simply not do it.

Koskati, who used to be indifferent to the world, closed herself off, and focused on doing what she was supposed to do with her own strength, is now beginning to doubt "what she can do well."

"Could it be... that I'm actually... not strong at all?"

The sudden appearance of the giant ape aroused similar suspicions in everyone at the same time.

Especially those who are doing their best to do what they can do well.

Those in charge of the evacuation began to doubt the point of evacuating people.

The person in charge was thrown into chaos by the variable of the giant ape.

It can destroy the entire Siesta; there's no point in trying to escape.

It is too powerful, so no strategy matters.

The giant ape began to approach, and at the same moment, the volcano erupted.

The giant creature that once appeared in the volcano burst out of the crater at a speed disproportionate to its size, as if using the volcano's slope as a slide, and rushed towards the sea along with the rolling lava.

Behind it followed a tsunami-like horde of infected creatures, which seemed to have lived undisturbed inside the volcano all along with it.

But now, the enormous creature at the head is sliding down the volcano, spewing out even larger amounts of magma from its back and head. Before it falls into the sea, it lets the magma surge into the ocean, instantly creating a large amount of evaporating mist that forms a towering smoke screen. Then, it lets the magma solidify on the surface of the sea, and then moves on it with its heavy body.

Only those standing at a high vantage point can see all of this directly.

Although most of these people didn't know exactly what the creature, which resembled a small volcano, was, they all came to the same conclusion:

"It's trying to escape."

[Main Text] Siesta's Hottest Holiday: Chapter 54 BGM: Kal'tsit Squad

People don't consider a light source suddenly appearing in the sky to be anything worth paying attention to.

Ordinary people are already at a loss because of the current changes.

Those who are slightly more "calm" will notice other astonishing—or rather, desperate—clues more than their own safety.

That giant ape not only had an amazing running speed on land, but also the ability to dive and fly.

It is said that evil lurks beneath the ocean of Terra, while the deep skies are dominated by dense, calamity clouds.

But clearly none of these things seem to be able to stop the Gigantopithecus from appearing wherever it wants.

Most people present were thinking, "Why is it here?"

Perhaps only the people of Rhodes Island would be more confused about "why it's it again".

However, the appearance of the giant ape only accelerated the city's descent into further chaos.

At this moment, neither the local military and police, nor those in black suits, nor even the professionals from Rhodes Island could stop the panicked crowd from fleeing in this situation.

Rumors have already spread fear, and now facing it directly can completely crush those already in danger.

People had never witnessed the power of the giant ape's cannon upon landing; they had only heard of its terrifying power, which even the most majestic mountains could not prevent from penetrating through them.

No one personally witnessed the devastation outside Lungmen, but the drones had already used those final images to announce its threat to the entire land.

"Continue to guide them to Rhodes Island! Don't activate it until the very last moment!"

The doctor is currently trying his best to stay calm and not let the panic caused by the appearance of the giant ape throw him off balance.

Perhaps Rhodes Island cannot accommodate everyone.

Or even if they choose to evacuate later, they will not be able to escape the giant ape's attack.

But the doctor still insisted on the "final moment" he had calculated in his mind. As long as the time had not come, he would never allow anyone to activate Rhodes Island in advance, leaving those who could have been protected behind, to be desperately swallowed by volcanic ash.

"But Doctor! These people have completely stopped obeying orders! If we continue to guide them, not many people will be able to evacuate before the volcanic ash arrives!"

Like the Doctor, those currently inside Rhodes Island include not only logistics and medical personnel, but also many others who, due to physical limitations, can only conduct remote command from the command center.

They all urged the Doctor to activate Rhodes Island as soon as possible.

"I've already calculated the approximate time, and I will give the order as soon as the time comes... So, everyone, please follow the route I've arranged and head to Rhodes Island as quickly as possible!"

The doctor emphasized this point again and again, and his original statement would not have been met with so many objections if the giant ape had not appeared.

Now that the giant ape has appeared, they are already in dire straits, and their attempt to save others has led to their total annihilation. From the perspective of the spirit of the contract, this may be understandable, but from a practical point of view, weighing the pros and cons, it is undoubtedly foolish and not worthwhile.

Saving even a portion of the people is already a great achievement.

There's no need to stubbornly persist to the end just because we couldn't save the remaining people.

"Doctor, I hope you think this through. If your insistence on 'saving others' causes some avoidable casualties among our own people, even if we survive this ordeal, it will still bring discontent. Not the condemnation from the outside world, but from within. Even if you have used command and calculation to get them out of danger as much as possible, in the eyes of some people, you are still sending them to their deaths while you stay in the safe command center."

Kal'tsit had changed into her usual coat, with a black and green diamond-shaped object floating behind her, and left the command center without looking back.

“Even if this is the best place for you to make a difference, rather than going into the city to rescue people yourself, there will always be people who think that way.”

Even without malice, it's not surprising that others would make the judgments Kal'tsit made without understanding the other person's abilities.

Directing others to carry out rescue operations in the midst of a raging natural disaster is, to put it bluntly, risking other people's lives.

Even if someone is doing their best to improve the situation, any flaw can become a reason for bystanders, executors, or even the rescued to speak coldly.

Kal'tsit was emphasizing these points to the Doctor, making him realize that not everyone has an obligation to understand.

At the same time, it is being assessed whether the current PhD has the ability or willpower to bear the consequences of his willful actions.

"But don't worry, at least I won't. I've glimpsed a character quite different from the 'Doctor' I know from your stubborn insistence. Whether you continue to insist on staying a little longer or order Rhodes Island to start up now, as a witness to and collaborator in your command of this operation, I will regard you as a commander who is trying to save lives from a natural disaster, not a coward who is hiding in a safe corner and giving orders."

Kal'tsit continued, saying that all she needed was a reply from the Doctor, and she would lead the remaining task force to join the ongoing rescue operation.

Rather than being reserved personnel to remain on Rhodes Island in the worst-case scenario,

"Do you remember... bringing me out of Chernobog a few months ago?"

In the command center, besides Kal'tsit and the Doctor, there were also some equally senior Rhodes Island members who naturally understood what the Doctor had suddenly brought up.

"An Ursus city, a mob entrenched there, and ravaged by natural disasters—almost all the elements of a living hell are there."

As the doctor spoke, he communicated with the captains of each squad using tactical language.

"And how many people truly understand whether I'm worth them stepping into that hell to rescue? To be honest, I myself don't know. Can my life really be equated with the lives of the operators who sacrificed themselves in Chernobog?"

“You are also aware of the doubts and opposition from the operators. Even in the name of a mission, there are still people who doubt the necessity of the mission. It’s not just about ‘risk and reward’. In fact, some people have made sacrifices. But the mission was still carried out, and then I came to Rhodes Island.”

The doctor looked up, his unfathomable gaze fixed on the monitor in front of him.

On it, footage from various locations in Siesta, transmitted by drones, is being projected.

"And now, isn't this just like when you decided whether or not to go to Chernobog to save me? An action that may be subject to much criticism."

The doctor understood that the two were of slightly different weight.

A hundred-strong task force was sent to rescue one of them.

The entire Rhodes Island crew of a thousand people is mobilized to rescue the entire city.

And if the latter fails, no one will be saved.

Despite understanding the risks, the doctor persisted.

“I am aware of my own abilities. Even if I am not strong enough, I will do my best. Retreating now is definitely not the best outcome.”

The doctor continued, his eyes fixed on the giant ape, which had not yet begun its expected rampage.

"Based on my deductions, in the final timeline I've calculated, Rhodes Island can accommodate the maximum number of tourists, and the operators can minimize delays along the way, thus returning to Rhodes Island smoothly—believe me, at least let me repay the trust you placed in me!"

As she spoke, Kal'tsit nodded, letting out a snort that sounded like either helplessness or a mocking laugh.

Without saying anything else, she led the remaining task force away from Rhodes Island.

[Main Text] Siesta's Hottest Holiday: Chapter 55 Because We're Friends

The Doctor watched Kal'tsit leave for a few seconds.

In such a critical situation, taking such a short time is the only way the doctor can express his gratitude.

"I don't know how many of the operators in Siesta trust my decisions right now, but... Old Lynx... cough cough, Dr. Kal'tsit, this is the first time she has shown me such complete trust."

From unwarranted passive-aggressive behavior to overt confrontation, then to the first expression of approval, and now to what seems like entrusting one's life to trust.

A few months is not a long time; even dating might not have gone through the adjustment period.

But the Doctor and Kal'tsit are like colleagues who have worked together for countless years—perhaps that's true, but with one of them losing their memory, they should be like strangers.

This trust made the Doctor realize that his path as the Doctor of Rhodes Island had actually gone far enough from his initial attempt that he had caught up with his old acquaintances who had fallen behind him by the years.

Although I haven't remembered anything yet, at least I've caught up with them.

Such thoughts did not linger in the Doctor's mind for long. Just a few tens of minutes ago, the Doctor was strolling on the beach while daydreaming about Kal'tsit's swimsuit, but had already seamlessly switched to the mindset he was currently applying.

—While directing the evacuation, pay attention to the movements of the suddenly appearing giant ape.

The evacuation was affected, resulting in a delay in the entire process.

At this point, we just need to do our best to carry out the plan and not let the overall progress of the retreat be greatly affected.

In other words, operators don't need to waste too much time on those who abandon the main force, thus delaying more people.

Although it may result in fewer people successfully evacuating, it is the optimal choice.

As for the giant ape, it was never a target to be fought.

We should take advantage of the time when it is drawn to the volcano and evacuate to a more distant area.

Although nowhere is safe.

People can only pray that it won't get tired of the volcano so quickly.

But the next moment, their worries seemed to come true.

Instead of moving towards the volcano, the giant ape flew to the vicinity of the massive ice wall created by Froststar.