Saiyan stowaways on the Ark

Incidentally, it also ruled out "a least likely possibility".

"Instead of worrying about whether it's possible or not, we need to realize something from his lack of initiative."

Kal'tsit shifted the topic away from the giant ape and Tomat, and continued:

"This shows his attitude towards Rhodes Island. Even if he provides great assistance, he will never do it in his own name—meaning that in some ways, he is more independent of Rhodes Island than Operator Nian."

However, the Doctor disagreed with Kal'tsit's judgment.

"Although he usually gives people a gloomy feeling, like the spots in Group A6, and his words and jokes are sometimes harsh or cold, in reality, he is quite proactive. If it weren't for him, many things would be very different, and Rhodes Island wouldn't be what it is now."

The Doctor doesn't think that Thomas's contribution as a "Rhodes Island operator" will be much less.

But Kal'tsit corrected her:

"No, if he were truly motivated, the changes you've witnessed would be insignificant, because the scale is too small."

—It's not that the help was really small.

It's just that it's not big enough compared to what he can actually do.

"In the end, it's because Mr. Tomat's personal abilities and value are so great that even with a negative attitude, he can still have so much influence with his every move."

Amiya also has a clear understanding of Tomat, even more so than Kal'tsit.

When you realize that he is more powerful than you know, and that he instinctively does more, will you condemn him for "doing only so little"?

Kal'tsit suddenly asked a question, but before receiving a response, she answered herself:

"No, because I know very well that even a 'little bit' based on his abilities would be more than enough for us. Moreover, he has never been obligated to do 'what he can do' for us. Even if there is a contract, his only obligation is to do what an operator is supposed to do, not what we expect him to do."

"Eliminating integration, providing intelligence, providing technology, and teaching knowledge have always been things he did voluntarily. How could anyone not know how helpful these things are to us?"

Even if a powerful person acts passively, their actions can still create tremendous waves.

This was perfectly clear to those who knew that Tomat's ambitions extended far beyond this.

Faced with Kal'tsit's explanation, the Doctor also shifted his attention away from Kal'tsit's bizarre speculation and began to think about what kind of person Tomat, whom he treated as a friend, really was.

And how he and Rhodes Island viewed him.

“We have never had the right to ask him to do anything beyond his obligations, and for anyone, we have neither the right nor the ability.”

After some thought, the Doctor stated Rhodes Island's long-standing principle for treating its operators.

The same applies to Thomas, who is also a temporary operator in terms of identity.

When dealing with him, one should be both aware of not overstepping boundaries and adhere to established rules.

More importantly, as the doctor said, Tomat's power does not belong to Rhodes Island, and Rhodes Island does not have an equivalent power to make him obey its will.

"That's right. Does that mean that someone who has the ability to change everything but doesn't should be condemned by a group of people who have no ability to change anything? Maybe he's not afraid of these gossips, just like you, but he still chooses to hide as much as possible to avoid adding to his troubles, or maybe he's simply enduring it."

Kal'tsit's words became somewhat harsh.

The last time this happened was a few months ago when I was aggressively questioning the PhD student.

“I am well aware that the changes Mr. Tomat helped us with were never because we shared the same goals, but were merely a byproduct. He never asked for thanks or anything in return, and he dealt with the negative consequences himself. He was always doing his own thing, and we were just benefiting from the sidelines.”

Amiya seized the opportunity to reveal what she knew about Tomat.

"Because what he really wanted to change may have already become a fait accompli and he was powerless to change it."

Amiya's words caught the attention of the Doctor and Kal'tsit.

It was as if she had personally experienced the memories in Tomat's heart.

"Even if it's not out of greed or laziness, if you genuinely want Operator Thomas to become a reliable partner who is willing to provide strength, then impress him with your actions, rather than demanding things from him just because he has a good temper or is holding back."

—Why did the topic shift to Tomat?

It's not because they're worried that the Doctor or Amiya will become dependent on this powerful person, to the point that they'll express dissatisfaction when he stops providing assistance.

After all, the two of them had a strong enough will to not give up their determination to be independent.

Kal'tsit wanted to emphasize the reason why Tomat did not appear.

Perhaps he was emphasizing his "temperament".

"Please remember, he will never become a sinner of Terra because of his inaction."

Kal'tsit continued.

Some might condemn Tomat now that they know his abilities, questioning why this man who "instinctively does a lot" isn't proactive, but that has no effect on him.

The only reason they can say such things is because they are arrogant, greedy, and lazy.

"His power could only turn into 'Terra's enemy' in a fit of rage."

Kal'tsit then added that these were things that Tomath, as a Saiyan, "could really do" but hadn't yet done.

Perhaps he wanted to emphasize this matter, which is why he kept it a secret all this time, and then provided assistance in a special way when he had no choice but to help.

In this situation, he didn't even care that the giant ape didn't meet the conditions for its appearance that he had described.

However, in terms of the power Tomat possesses, he is indeed much easier to get along with than many powerful operators.

Although it is dangerous, at least we can reach an effective consensus and avoid causing trouble for each other, letting others understand our intentions through our actions.

Unlike some people who can destroy half a city just by going out on a mission in the name of Rhodes Island.

At the same time, Skadi sneezed loudly, her exhalation sounding like a high-pressure water cannon.

Meanwhile, his companion, Tomat, was still pondering how to deal with the various problems that were about to unfold.

"It's really not good to act without thinking things through... How am I going to explain this to the giant ape later..."

[Main Text] Siesta's Hottest Holiday: Chapter Sixty-Five: Resurrection!

The Obsidian Festival in Terra 1097.

This was a disaster that will go down in history for Siesta.

For the first time in over a century, a volcano became active. Although the damage was minimized thanks to the combined efforts of locals and outsiders, as well as some incredible aid, the shutdown of city functions displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and the casualties caused by the concurrent disasters of the eruption remain staggering.

Immersed in the festive atmosphere, people were caught off guard by the sudden disaster, but fortunately, their hopes were not so fragile. In the dozen or so hours after the volcanic eruption stopped, thanks to the joint efforts of the local military and police in Siesta and the Rhodes Island pharmaceutical company that was on holiday there, a large number of survivors were rescued, and their resilience under the volcano continued to inspire people.

Natural disasters may be merciless in their treatment of life, but resilient people will not easily succumb to them.

"You could say they were lucky... Most of the people who stayed in the city were indoors because they thought the falling rocks outside were too dangerous. Although many buildings were damaged, most were still intact, so those who were inside were relatively safe. Of course, those who happened to be hiding in buildings that were collapsed by large rocks... were not so lucky."

The volcano, which erupted at noon, finally returned to calm after more than ten hours of stabilization.

The thick smoke that filled the sky was eventually dispersed by the relentless sea breeze.

But looking at the desolate city, the doctor still sighed with some regret about everything that had happened here.

The agents are now carrying out the remaining search and rescue work, finding any residents who were unable to evacuate and confirming their safety.

Hiding indoors was not originally a good option, because when volcanic ash engulfs a city, those who are hiding indoors are basically in the same predicament as the old Chinese dish "Beggar's Beast".

Those hiding indoors were not originally a priority for evacuation, because spending too much time searching for them indoors would seriously delay the evacuation of other citizens.

However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the volcanic ash did not arrive, and those who were hiding in their homes and should have perished instead survived in greater numbers.

"Large buildings are easier to destroy because of their large size or height, but most of these buildings are not residential buildings, but functional facilities. From the beginning, relevant personnel arranged for evacuation, so there were no known major casualties."

Now that the situation has stabilized and the city is much safer than it was after the natural disaster struck, the Doctor and a group of operators went outdoors for activities. Amiya, who was accompanying the Doctor, carefully sensed the surrounding mental fluctuations while feeling relieved about the casualties.

"And surely no one would stubbornly stay where they are when they are being guided to evacuate."

—On the other side, the main venue of the Obsidian Festival concert, due to its large overall building area, still showed signs of severe damage even after being reinforced for use as an event venue.

Texas, sniffing the scents lingering in the air, approached a collapsed section of the ceiling and addressed Croissant, who was traveling with her:

"It's probably down here. Help me lift it up."

"Oh!!"

Croissant swung her strong arms, and together with Texas, one on each side, slowly lifted the heavy, sizable rock on the ground, then threw it forcefully to the side.

Below the ceiling was a penguin in a T-shirt that had been smashed to look like a poster—the owner of Penguin Logistics and "The Emperor," a special guest of the Obsidian Festival.

"Wow, Texas, wait a minute, let me take a picture first."

Exusiai, seemingly enjoying the spectacle, watched her lifeless superior and started snapping photos with her phone. Lyudmila, the Kingkiller and also a bodyguard, couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Even when collecting a corpse, one should at least show some respect to the body. Judging from Exusiai's behavior, could it be that they harbored a lot of resentment towards this penguin?

However, Texas's next move made Lyudmila wonder if the shock from the night before had caused her brain to hallucinate.

Texas forcefully pulled the Emperor, who had been smashed into the ground, from the floor, then flipped him over so that his arrogant face, still vivid even in death, was facing upwards. She then pried open his still-erect beak and asked Croissant:

Do you have an air pump?

"Yes, I have."

Upon seeing this, Croissant immediately took out an air pump from her backpack. Lyudmila, who was standing nearby, was naturally surprised that Croissant could produce something that had nothing to do with the search and rescue.

"...Would a normal person carry an air pump with them at all times?"

Upon hearing this, Croissant, who was aiming for the next "Most Normal Employee at Penguin Logistics" award, was displeased and immediately retorted:

"What's wrong with me? I'm a businessman, is it strange that I carry an air pump with me?"

"Even business people wouldn't carry this thing around..."

Ignoring Croissant and Lyudmila's banter, Texas took the air pump and stuffed one end of the tube into the Emperor's mouth, which had been pried open.

Then, under Lyudmila's even more puzzled gaze, he began to pump rapidly.

"Um... what are you doing?"

Although common sense tells you that the other person has committed blasphemy against the dead, she still expressed her confusion in words as if going through the motions.

"Give us some encouragement!"

Texas answered as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, and the other members of Penguin Logistics did not show any doubt about it.

It was as if they were used to such strange behavior.

The Emperor's flattened body swelled up at a visible speed, becoming round and making his already sturdy figure look like a round balloon.

But Texas continued answering Lyudmila's questions while quickly encouraging her, as if she wasn't paying attention to what Lyudmila was doing at all.

"Hey! It's going to explode!"