Saiyan stowaways on the Ark

Kal'tsit then changed the subject, rejecting this superficial solution herself.

"Well, the treatment we give them only prolongs their suffering in the arena. We heal their injuries, alleviate their symptoms, and then they have to fight for survival under unfair rules again."

The doctor nodded; this question touched on one of the issues that concerned her most.

"Moreover, our drugs are still some distance from curing Oripathy. Even if they do cure it, the mark of being infected will be difficult to remove."

With that, the doctor tilted his head back and drank the scalding hot espresso in one gulp.

Kal'tsit shifted her gaze from the Doctor to Tomat:

"...Although treatment cannot be abandoned, simply treating the disease cannot save the infected in Kazimierz—and this is true for almost all the infected in Terra. The pain caused by Oripathy itself only accounts for a small part of their suffering. What makes them suffer is often the various external environments, such as harsh laws and discrimination. Only by shaking these things can their situation be truly improved."

"Simply absorbing infected people or simply providing treatment cannot fundamentally solve the problem."

Tomath was a little puzzled when he saw Kal'tsit looking at him.

Isn't this something you should be considering?

Or do you want to choke them and force them to rewrite the law?

But Kal'tsit's next words made Tomat understand what she was trying to say.

"So, Mr. Cai Knight, who wishes to remain anonymous... do you already have your own thoughts?"

[Main Text] Terra's World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament. Debate Chapter: Chapter 45 It's Not for You

"Let me guess, did Winter leak the information?"

“I didn’t admit to anything—okay, I don’t mean to misunderstand your reasons for participating in the competition by hiding your identity, but if you can, please let me finish what I have to say.”

After easily identifying the leaker, Winter, who was strolling through one of the three nearby city-states, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

Meanwhile, Kal'tsit also shared her thoughts—surprisingly, there weren't many strange rhetoric elements.

According to her, just like the Infected Knights Act passed after the 23rd Major, initiatives or drafts proposed by titled knights who are champions will be supported and implemented.

The better one performs, the more one can act on behalf of the National Assembly.

In the context of Kazimierz, the voices of highly influential titled knights are no less powerful than those of politicians.

Influencing the Kasimir Infected Act in this way seems to have a more profound impact.

The only downside is that it may be subject to business alliances.

However, if one is an independent knight from elsewhere, this point can be ignored.

As for the so-called "equipment gap without corporate support" or other common tactics used by business alliances, they seem to be of little concern to Rhodes Island.

If you want to pile on equipment, pile on equipment; if you want to assassinate, assassinate; use any tricks you like.

"So, you want me to win the championship, and then use that championship title to give advice to these people?"

Thomas said, following Kal'tsit's idea.

"...It's amazing that you guys could hold back from directly forcing them to amend the law."

He was also surprised that Rhodes Island, which had grown to the point of being able to fight against most of the forces on Terra in the past few months, was willing to use this method to benefit the Infected.

"The target we need to confront with force... has not yet appeared."

Kal'tsit's cautious approach, developed during the Doctor's absence to prevent Rhodes Island from becoming an excessive target for others, still influences her today.

What are your thoughts?

She didn't directly ask Thomas to do it, but hoped he would consider it.

Thomas nodded in agreement with the idea:

"Indeed, if a real fight breaks out, who knows how many people will be involved. There are still quite a few ordinary people on Rhodes Island who are just looking for a part-time job to treat their illnesses. There's no need to force those who want to live a peaceful life to experience such a storm."

That being said, in reality, their peaceful life was destined to be anything but when they arrived at Rhodes Island.

However, Tomat, who seemed to approve of this solution that did not involve large-scale conflict, changed his tone and directly rejected the proposal.

"But I refuse—"

"To be honest, I participated in this competition just to have a match with someone, not for the championship. Don't attribute your motives to my actions."

“I have no interest in standing up for infected people; things like ‘fighting for so-and-so’ don’t suit me.”

Neither of them were too surprised or disappointed by Tomat's rejection.

Because the choice was rightfully in the hands of the Saiyan who was qualified to make the decision.

Moreover, they also know that if the infected rely on stronger people to fight for them, they themselves will not have much of a fundamental awakening.

Are you suggesting they believe that a powerful savior will solve all their suffering?

However, when the two were preparing to change the situation of the infected in Kazimierz in other ways or with other plans—such as forming an influential organization and team like the Zalak infected knights, and being willing to be more orderly and have a more comprehensive program than the original Reunion Movement, with Rhodes Island supporting such an infected organization from the sidelines, that was also a viable idea.

But then Thomas started talking about someone else.

"However, my lack of interest doesn't mean others aren't interested. One guy is a bit more 'enthusiastic' than you might think."

Thomas never denied his previous idea. Perhaps letting powerful forces solve everything does cut off the need for others to make efforts. However, when necessary, this approach can be more time-saving and labor-saving.

His refusal was solely for personal reasons, while the "others" he mentioned had ample "reasons."

"Actually, letting him participate in the competition is indeed the best option, because I'm afraid he'll start acting off the field... Believe me, he really will do that."

"You mean... Mr. Bardock?"

Both the Doctor and Kal'tsit thought of the person Tomat was referring to, a man who surprised them greatly when they arrived at the scene.

Because he was definitely the angrier-looking one there, it wouldn't be surprising if the entire arena hadn't turned into a sea of ​​blood if Tomat hadn't been there to stop him.

The dark clouds gathering in the sky already indicated his murderous intent, and the tunnels that pierced through three cities further demonstrated his intention to show no mercy.

—This man, who usually seems to take care of the children with a look of disdain, is speaking out for the weak.

He often says things like "I hate weak guys".

He clenched his fists as he watched the frail bodies being carried away, as if he were accumulating a massive rage that, once unleashed, would level the entire country.

“He’s different from me; he doesn’t consider things as meticulously as I do.”

Tomat chose a milder term to describe Bardock's Saiyan traits.

“He didn’t like what happened to those children, and all he knew was that their suffering was because of the people in the city who were in high places.”

“And once he decides to do something, he will just charge straight in. Our ‘backup plan’ is always the top priority in Bardock’s way of thinking.”

"By the way, Bardock is already in a state of 'wanting to do it,' the only reason he hasn't taken action is because he's somewhat receptive to what I say."

Thomas's narration made the Doctor swallow hard, and made Kal'tsit's already perpetually furrowed brows furrow even more.

"But do you have any way to get him to participate? Even if the same goal is achieved, given Bardock's personality, he'd probably prefer to use a different method, right?"

At this point, Tomat stood up and said:

"He owes me a favor, and I'm letting him participate in the competition to repay that favor. There's nothing wrong with that."

The doctor immediately stood up, intending to express his gratitude, but Thomas stopped him with his hand and said his refusal again:

"Don't get me wrong, I let him participate only because I wanted to fight him on the field, not for your sake."

“Even if he wins the championship and helps you achieve your goal, it’s his own choice and has nothing to do with me—Bardock would definitely think the same way.”

The doctor suppressed his intention to express his gratitude and instead simply smiled at Thomas's departing figure.

She thought to herself with a wry smile: Why are these Saiyans always like this?

They keep saying it's not for anyone else, but just because they want to do it themselves.

But to outsiders, this contradictory personality seems rather...interesting?

It might be tiring to get along with them.

But no matter what, they always make people feel reliable.

[Main Text] Terra's World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament. Debate Chapter: Chapter 46 Are You Knights?

"I'll participate in that competition."

"I thought you would refuse a few more times."

After finding Bardak on the deck, Tomat told him about the competition.

Bardock, who had previously refused to participate in matches because of his children, surprised Tomat with how quickly he agreed to the matter.

Even though Bardock did owe him a favor because he saved those people, normally Bardock would just say something like "I really can't help it" when Bardock made any request, even if he was unwilling.

This attitude only shows that he already has the idea of ​​participating in the competition.

"...Hey, are the people who participate in that competition called 'Knights'?"

When Bardock asked the question, Tomat showed a hint of surprise.

Thomas had no idea who had brought these things up with him, and he certainly wouldn't be interested in finding out about them on his own initiative.

"Yes, all the players are called 'Knights'."

Thomas nodded.

"Is being a knight a... 'good' thing?"

After receiving a reply, Bardock asked a question out of the blue.

"Good stuff? How would I know? It depends on the person. The guy I saw on the field before was a scoundrel."

Tomat did not pursue the matter further, which prompted Badak to recall an incident that had occurred when he was not in the same place as Tomat.

This is also the reason for his confusion.

“Just now, a kid who was rescued asked me and others if we were knights, and I said no.”

"Then he said, 'That's right, those knights won't save us.'"

“But then another brat said, ‘Those people don’t deserve to be called knights. You are the real knights, even without titles.’”

"I don't quite understand..."

Bardock frowned, standing on high ground with his arms crossed, his gaze sweeping from the Rhodes Island flagship into the depths of the city of Kazimierz.