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"Ah, I'm fine, just a little...surprised."

As she spoke, Kal'tsit stroked the seemingly inexhaustible feast before her and addressed the crowd:

"Look, what wonderful meat! This kind of meat supports it, supports a body that contains countless natural flavors."

Perhaps this sea creature isn't extremely old, but its body, which encompasses the mysteries of evolution, has long been imprinted with the flavors of all things—some still existing, and some long extinct. Its flavor is a wonderful combination of the ancient and the present.

Kal'tsit looked at Tomat and asked:

Are all parts edible?

Thomas gave an OK sign, confidently stating:

"Don't worry, I have some methods for dealing with both giant beasts and sea creatures. Even if we combine them, it won't be difficult."

As he spoke, Tomat also came to the wall, quickly drew a triangle with his hand, then stuck his finger in and cut a whole strip of meat out of it, holding it in his palm.

Looking at the cross-section, the texture of the flesh shows a visible gradient in the deeper layers.

Some parts are closer to pure animal meat, while others are snow-white fish meat. Some parts are sinewy, while others are fatty, but no matter which part it is, it looks very fresh and mouthwatering.

"However, this one isn't very old yet, and the meat isn't perfectly matured. I've eaten ones that are much older—ah, just thinking about it makes me a little hungry."

As Thomas continued to say things that were somewhat beyond the comprehension of those around him, he added:

"Generally speaking, even within the same small area, the texture of Hai Si's meat can vary significantly. Take a look at which part you like and cut it off to take home."

With the double endorsement of Tomat and Kal'tsit, people finally let go of their taboos about the meat and immediately began to carve it up.

People's feelings were very complicated, because they were treating their most mortal enemy as food, not out of desperation due to a lack of other food, but because they had decided to actively seek it out.

[Event] Fool's Day Stories: Part 18 Have you heard the story of "Froststar"?

The scene shifts, and now everyone is preparing to drive away with a huge amount of meat on their way back.

Although Tomat could teleport them back immediately and carry more things, it seems that everyone wanted to enjoy the long-awaited joy of "returning home laden with spoils".

As everyone busied themselves loading pieces of meat, each with its own distinct texture and grain, onto the truck, Tomat, who was outside roasting the meat over a fire, brought up something that no one had dared to ask about before:

"But speaking of giant beasts..."

Upon hearing this word, Kal'tsit stopped her statistical work and turned her attention to Tomat.

"Putting everyone else aside, where is Nian? She shouldn't be so heartless. Maybe she can't turn the tide, but protecting you should be a piece of cake, right?"

Are the sea creatures in this world powerful?

It is indeed powerful, enough to bring annihilation to this world.

However, since the two worlds are not fundamentally different, there should also be other entities that can rival them.

They are not human beings, but manifestations of something.

Some call them gods, others call them behemoths. They are beings that the nations of Terra have never ceased to be wary of, and they rarely participate actively in human affairs. However, a few have long since integrated into people's lives, providing them with assistance.

—For example, the people like Nian that he mentioned.

Leaving aside victory, it should be possible to prevent the situation from becoming as dire as it is now.

Therefore, it was only after seeing the colossal body of the giant beast Hai Si that Tomat remembered the existence of these people.

Could it be that the relationship between this world's Nian and Rhodes Island isn't very good?

"Miss Nian... I see. You knew each other over there too?"

Amiya also perked up her rabbit ears because of this long-unseen name, but her expression was slightly forlorn.

"A twisted fate, anyway, he's a very energetic guy."

Thomas answered, noticing the change in Amiya's expression. His heart sank slightly, but he pressed on with a calm tone.

"...What happened to her?"

Amiya hesitated for a moment, then said:

She said, "My hometown is in trouble," and then she never came back.

Tomat remained silent for a moment, the pieces of meat in the flames slightly charred.

"...I see."

Even the highest quality meat will turn black and smell burnt if overcooked.

Tomat took it out of the fire and swallowed the bitter-tasting meat.

"Pity."

Tomat seemed so unpredictable that, at this moment, Amiya couldn't be sure whether he was talking about the year or lamenting the burnt meat.

Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Kal'tsit stepped forward at that moment, her gaze fixed on the distant city:

“Giant beasts are often beings that look down on humans, but Nian is by no means heartless. Among the giant beasts that responded to my request and made a pact with me when I was in danger, Nian is included. And the fortress you see that can resist the invasion of the terror fish is her work.”

"Well, they have their own difficulties. They've done their best to help to this extent."

Thomas looked at the city, commenting as he extinguished his flame.

It is an unspoken agreement among the giant beasts not to interfere in human conflicts. Any attempt by one side to meddle, whether by assisting or obstructing, will inevitably result in punishment from the other giant beasts.

After all, when a giant beast that wants to help humanity breaks the rules to do so, some creatures that are not friendly to humanity will also break the rules and do what they want.

"However, she's not someone who can be easily killed, and as long as you're still alive, you might have a chance to meet her again."

The words, which sounded like words of comfort, left Amiya momentarily at a loss. She nodded, accepting them as a kind blessing, and then went back to what she was doing.

About half an hour later, all the vehicles were loaded with enough fresh meat to satisfy tens of thousands of people to eat their fill. The meat was then loaded into heavy transport trucks, and the group was about to return home.

With these items, plus the food supplies produced within the city, they were indeed enough for them to hold an unprecedented celebration feast.

Before setting off, Tomat greeted everyone, indicating that they could drive away first. However, no one was in a hurry to start the engine, since Tomat was fast enough. He jumped onto the body of the Terrorfish and disappeared as soon as he finished greeting them.

The next moment, a white light shone, then rapidly expanded with a chill, instantly covering the entire body of the giant beast Hai Si, like the most terrifying ice storm on the tundra.

The colossal sea monster has become a sculpture frozen inside a giant iceberg.

But this terrifying cold wave did not affect those nearby. In less than a second, Tomat landed back in the same spot, brushed the frost off his body, and then said:

"You haven't left yet?"

The incredible feat of killing the giant terror fish, moving it with ease, and then freezing it instantly seemed to have instilled a resistance in those present to unexpected events.

They are more curious about Tomat's motives than how he was able to do it.

Amiya looked at the gigantic, chilling ice sculpture before her and asked Tomat:

"Mr. Thomas, what's going on...?"

Even the most skilled sorcerer she had ever seen in the art of using ice and snow could not compare to her.

Thomas replied dismissively:

"Well? Although the shelf life of the dinosaur is quite long, it will spoil sooner or later if left unattended. Freezing it directly can extend its freshness even more. You don't have such a huge refrigerator, do you?"

To go to such lengths just for preservation is beyond what he would call a combat technique; it goes far beyond the realm of magic or natural disasters and can be considered a weapon of annihilation.

People can't imagine what a terrifying scene it would be when he actually "fights".

"Oh, right."

Tomat jumped onto the roof of the car and sat down with Amiya and the others who were in the open-air seats at the top.

“There’s something else that’s on my mind. In this world, do you know Yelena—no, 'Frostnova'?”

A name that evoked many memories was mentioned again by Tomat.

It was probably at this moment that Amiya became absolutely certain that the absurd parallel world Tomat had described was real, and that he did indeed come from that place.

"Yes, we know each other, and it's a very, very long story. Would Mr. Thomas be interested in hearing it?"

Amiya sorted out her thoughts, and at the same time, the car engine started. Thus, the two of them began to reminisce about this world while being jostled about.

"Of course, thank you for your help."

[Event] Fool's Day Stories: Chapter Nineteen - Human Moments

Amiya didn't know from what era Tomath joined Rhodes Island in the other world.

Therefore, she chose to start with the earliest things she knew.

At this point, there's little need to hide anything anymore.

From the Tower of Babel to Rhodes, from Rhodes to Chernobog, and from Chernobog to Victoria, there are things Tomat knows, as well as historical divisions he has never experienced.

Although he could easily use mind-reading to learn everything Amiya had experienced if he wanted to, he chose to obtain information from Amiya through this inefficient method of oral narration, which might not fully reconstruct the whole picture.

"Really? You've been through a lot of hardship."

After a brief and somewhat unexplained account, Tomat offered a calm remark.

At this point, Amiya also pressed for an answer:

"But why would Mr. Thomas specifically ask about Frostnova?"

Thomas did not answer, but took out a pendant-like object from his pocket, pressed one of the buttons, and a 3D image was projected from it.

After switching between several screens, Tomat stopped what he was doing and let Amiya look at the current screen carefully.

Amiya was stunned, and asked in a slightly trembling voice:

"This...is this Frostnova and Mr. Thomas?"

Thomas nodded.

In the scene, Tomat is wearing a clean tuxedo with an awkward expression, while on the other side is a white-haired woman named Carter, dressed in a snow-white wedding dress, holding his arm and smiling very brightly.

Although her hairstyle was slightly altered by the veil, and she wore more makeup and her expression differed from the person she knew, Amiya easily recognized her from the scar on her nose as Frostnova, a cadre of the Reunion Movement—the infected fighter who perished in the ruins of Chernobog.

Amiya could naturally tell what scene the photo was taken in.

For a moment, her feelings were somewhat complicated.

After a long silence, he finally uttered, "I'm sorry."

Thomas put the pendant away and then said very frankly: