Saiyan stowaways on the Ark

Himer smiled kindly and took Ifrit's hand.

While Ifrit found it difficult to think deeply about Saria's awkward explanation, she couldn't help but smile shyly as she realized that the two had come specifically to see her.

"Hehe, then I'd like to go for a walk on the beach with Himer and Saria!"

For Himer, agreeing to be with her was naturally no problem.

However, Himeru hesitated slightly as she looked at Saria, asking her to come along as well.

At that moment, she was staring intently at the giant beast's body, which, despite being disintegrated, still possessed a strong sense of presence.

"I don't care."

Saria agreed without turning her head—then suddenly being pulled around by the ear by Himeru, who continued to hold Ifrit's little hand with her other hand.

The three walked towards the less crowded beach, hoping to leave some memorable moments at this less-than-expected Obsidian Festival.

Similar things happened among the other operators who had enough free time.

They might chat after a busy day, or vent to each other about not being able to attend a concert.

However, this also lessened the bitterness that had been lingering in the hearts of the people who had fled.

"What do you mean by this, A-Jie... I know exactly what these vegetables are for."

For some people, eating is undoubtedly the greatest pleasure right now, and he is now sitting in front of a stall set up by an acquaintance.

He was quite confused when the food that was actually served after he said "just order whatever" was served.

Lemon-pickled oysters, grilled chives, Caprini broth...*

"Brother Tomat, I'm not saying anything even though I see through you. Isn't this also for your own good? Tonight is a great opportunity. I have high hopes for you. Let me know when the good news comes, and I can cook at the banquet too."

However, when faced with Tomat's questioning, Jie simply made an "I understand, I understand" expression, and seemed to think, "If you don't eat, you're going against me."

It can only be said that Jie truly regarded Tomat as a friend of the same age, and they would make jokes with each other like boys would. This was also to properly respond to this enthusiasm that was not hindered by the difference in strength. Tomat did not say anything more and drank the fragrant Caprini soup in one gulp.

After finishing the drink, he smacked his lips as if he wanted more.

"This tastes...very good, fresher than anything I've had before!"

But then Thomas frowned and asked:

"Wait, where did this Caprini meat come from?"

There was clearly only the flesh of this giant beast on the beach. Where could one possibly get this flesh, which looked like it had just been killed?

"Oh, I saw a Caprini Beast running around on the beach earlier, so..."

As he pondered, he answered, wiping the kitchen knife, which still bore traces of blood.

Clang...

At the same time, another Rhodes Island operator who was eating at the same stall dropped his chopsticks on the table.

"Miss Eyjafjalla, what's wrong?"

The two looked at their colleague, whom they weren't very familiar with but could at least vaguely recall by name, and stared at her blank face in bewilderment.

Lamb soup

[Main Text] Siesta's Hottest Holiday: Chapter Seventy-Four: Why Doesn't This Water Taste Like That?

"Waaaaah... My legendary super handsome guy's hairstyle is ruined..."

"Don't worry, I think it looks much better than before. Besides, aren't there a few other people over there with the same hairstyle as you?"

The Liberian man with charred black hair—Extreme Realm—was being soothed by Thorns with an expressionless face, almost as if he wanted to laugh.

Following Thorn's gaze, Extremis saw Tomat and Zi, who were now sporting an afro.

"This girl has a really fiery temper. I remember her as a frail little girl who would bump into walls while walking."

“Girl…maybe it’s not suitable. Although she skipped grades, she has already graduated from university and is older than both of us.”

The two recalled how the Caprini girl in the swimsuit had blown up the stall with her dazzling fire Originium Arts—and then a small black sheep crawled out of the collapsed stall.

The operator known as Eyjafjalla stopped the spell, which was enough to be mistaken for a small volcanic eruption.

She looked quite surprised, then asked Jie, who was confused because his stall had been blown up:

"Why are the sheep still here?!"

And Jie also gave the answer he hadn't finished saying earlier:

On the beach, Jie spotted a lone Caprini beast, but judging from its decorations, it seemed to be someone's pet.

So he left it near the stall for the time being, and then remembered that he could make some Caprini broth, which is "good for men's health," to help Tomat, so he also picked up some meat from Rhodes Island.

However, due to Eyjafjalla's one-sided understanding, it turned into a situation where her "sheep" was cooked and eaten.

After apologizing with deep shame, the two didn't pursue the matter further, but Jie had no choice but to pack up his stall. Thomas went to wash his face with him and, incidentally, used water to restore his spiky hair to its original state.

"Since you've already eaten, you can spend more time with that person afterward. I won't bother you anymore. The stall is ruined anyway, so I'm going to take a walk around the area."

The destruction of his stall didn't seem to upset Jie too much; it was as if he was already used to it. After skillfully cleaning up, Jie walked away jokingly.

After thinking for a while, Tomat, just as Jie had joked, actually went to find Froststar, who was also on the beach.

However, he didn't actually do what Jehovah had suggested—and even Thomas himself wasn't entirely sure what he should do.

He simply felt that if he were to find someone to talk to, Froststar was the most suitable person in his current social circle.

At this moment, Frostnova was wearing a thin, gauze-like robe, underneath which was the swimsuit she had been quite fond of lately.

She was squatting in front of a small area of ​​water marked off with a fishing net, with Frostleaf, a Vulper operator from Rhodes Island, beside her, along with several members of the Yeti Squad who had already joined Rhodes Island.

They were doing something far beyond their capabilities—helping to chill drinks and fruits.

The circled shallow area exuded a chill unlike that of the surrounding waters, and ice floes were frozen there, clattering and clanging against each other with a crisp sound.

There, large vats of alcohol or other beverages were being soaked, including watermelons that had been won by Winter and the others.

Although it's a waste of talent, it's indeed suitable for those skilled in freezing Originium arts to do it.

After all, even if we bring in the available refrigeration equipment nearby, it probably wouldn't be as effective as what these veterans have achieved.

Frostnova was the first to notice Tomat's approach.

However, it wasn't because his insight was far superior to that of those around him; it was simply because there weren't many people coming to get drinks anymore.

After all, the food and drinks had already been taken care of beforehand.

Most people are more interested in strolling around than eating and drinking here now—which is better than staying in the dull atmosphere of the mobile platform or the devastated city of Siesta.

It's quite easy to spot a figure walking towards you, but Frostnova has some extra senses that made her notice his arrival even earlier.

"...You've arrived?"

Although it was somewhat unexpected that this man, whom she had once complained about as being a blockhead, would approach her at this time, Frostnova seemed to have overcome the previous state of conflicting thoughts in her heart. After calmly glancing at the arriving Tomat, she turned her gaze to the shallows where ice floes were floating.

"Is it not allowed?"

Thomas reached out and focused his attention on a wine bottle that was bobbing up and down on the water.

"boom!"

The bottle was immediately captured by an invisible force, lifted from the water, and flew into Tomat's hand, splashing icy water as it flew.

As for superpowers and similar techniques, this is the best Tomat can do. These are not advanced skills, so they can't generate much power like the application of ki.

Apart from Shuangye, who was somewhat surprised, no one present reacted much.

After all, Frostnova and the entire Yeti squad had witnessed Tomat's power, so it wouldn't be surprising if he did something similar again.

Frosty Leaf, having heard about it during this time, quickly regained her composure.

With a swift chop, Tomat sliced ​​the bottle open, leaving a smooth cut as if it had been sliced ​​by a cutting machine, and it fell onto the beach.

He picked up the bottle and, without even checking the alcohol content, gulped down most of the liquor.

"Why does this drink have no flavor at all?"

Tomat held up the bottle, looking at the script of a certain country in Terra that he didn't recognize.

Based on my memory, it seems quite similar to the writing style of the Ursus people.

This shows that...

Froststar picked up the bottle cap from the ground, frowned, and sensed that something was wrong.

"Your tongue must be numb by now."

Ussart drink, 75% alcohol, made with industrial alcohol, the kind that will kill you if you drink it.

—Who put this thing in here?

"How could that be? I've been practicing my drinking capacity with Ace and the others lately."

As if defying all superstition, Tomat finished the remaining half bottle, still finding it tasteless. He then tossed the bottle behind him, and it landed precisely in a trash can on the beach.

Prove with your actions that this thing can't numb you at all.

Thomas believes that his initial drunken outburst in Rhode Island was simply because he hadn't been exposed to alcohol in a long time.

The Saiyans' adaptability is sufficient to allow them to develop a high level of alcohol tolerance in their daily drinking.

This is why he drank it without even looking at the label when he arrived at Frostnova's place.

"...I'll take you for some fresh air instead."

For safety reasons, Froststar stood up and spoke to Frostleaf and the others.

But it wasn't just for that reason; she also felt that now was a good opportunity to talk to Tomat more.

She had been very busy, and many things were said in a rush, leaving her with many questions.

But such a simple consideration is already a coded message to outsiders who received the photos sent by a certain group.

"Then we won't bother you any longer."

"May you rest in peace, elder sister."

"If your older sister is wronged, call us first!"

Froststar's face, which had calmed down, flushed slightly again from the reverie sparked by these words, but she still grabbed Tomat's hand and walked towards another part of the beach.