Saiyan stowaways on the Ark

For some reason, scenes that the dragon did not want to recall surfaced in its mind.

The first time was near the sarcophagus in Chernobog.

At that time, they were capturing Chernobog when this man suddenly appeared, disrupting their plans, just as they were about to eliminate someone who might become a future threat.

Fortunately, our main objective at the time was Chernobog, and being distracted by minor details by unidentified individuals was not a big deal.

That time, Talulah suffered severe burns.

The second time was in the core city of Chernobog.

Although the loss of troops, including officers and personnel, was expected as planned, they still discussed some unexpected situations and made arrangements for future actions.

Then he reappeared, and in less than a minute, Chernobog was completely destroyed.

Fortunately, the Reunion Movement is just a stepping stone; there are countless forces that can be manipulated, and this chaotic land will not change because of the destruction of one organization.

That time, Talulah nearly died.

The third time was at the ruins of Chernobog.

Talulah, on the verge of death, is reborn. The mysterious sarcophagus brings healing, but also unexpected blessings. As the information shows, the sarcophagus will restore the healer to their "original appearance," changing not only their appearance but also their power. Just as it intends to destroy everything, that man returns.

Fortunately, its power was now far greater than before, and its fiery breath accurately struck the flying opponent, engulfing him with an additional Originium Arts technique—flames powerful enough to burn down a city-state.

This time, it was finally his turn to get injured.

Because Draco's flames can burn everything.

—But it seems that the man in front of her is not included.

But what's so special about this person?

He was not tall or burly, and his appearance and demeanor were quite ordinary.

Yet that's exactly the kind of person he is.

Using arms that don't look strong or powerful.

Punching and kicking.

It was thrown to the ground and became deeply embedded in it.

"What exactly did I lose to?!"

Within the dragon's heart, within Talulah's body that had transformed into a dragon, this question echoed.

"Stop fighting! That's enough!"

It wasn't until another sound rang out that it realized that the images that had flashed through its mind were actually its own revolving lantern.

Wings broken, bones exposed, scales peeled off, claws and teeth scattered.

The once mighty dragon has now become a dying giant lizard on the ground.

If it weren't for Frostnova and Chen's intervention, and if it had been dealt with a few more times, it might have truly become the Rhodes Island feast that Tommat was talking about.

"She is Talulah."

Seeing that the dragon Talulah was still alive, the Doctor engaged in some melee combat, but he immediately obtained Tommat's communicator to notify the surrounding squads and gather them to aid the unconscious operators in the area—it was fortunate that the battle was taking place in the distant sky. Otherwise, on such a battlefield, the unconscious operators would have simply become innocent victims.

The danger should be over now, or rather, "so what if there is danger again?" Since someone present has taken control of the situation, we should seize every second to handle other matters.

"I know, judging from his aura, he is indeed the guy I've seen before."

Tomat stood before the dragon's mouth, and even though he was certain that it could not do anything else, he still cautiously took precautions.

"Sister...what's wrong with you?"

Chen held Chixiao in his hand, looked at Tomat, then at the dragon, and for a moment he didn't know which emotion to be confused about. But in the end he leaned on the side of family affection, came to the dragon, stared into its eyes, and asked in his voice as loud as possible.

"Even though you insist, I still don't think she's your relative."

“I also find it strange. Judging from its ability to speak, this guy should be quite sensible, but what it says is very strange.” Frostnova also approached the dragon, scanning the mountain-sized “former leader” with a complicated look. “What does ‘this Drak’ mean? It’s as if another person is speaking.”

"There are just too many suspicious things that can't be explained, but I've already informed Kal'tsit, and she said she'll be there soon."

The doctor returned the communicator to Tomat, and although he was only explaining the situation, those around him could clearly hear that he sounded somewhat happy.

"Doctor, what's wrong?" Amiya looked at the Doctor, while Rosemary stared at him silently.

“She was already on her way when communication was cut off. I didn’t expect her to be so worried about me.”

"Maybe it's just a matter of distrust."

Even though Thomas immediately poured cold water on his enthusiasm, the doctor still seemed happy about the incident.

Meanwhile, the news of the arrival of "experts" did alleviate the current state of mystery to some extent.

I just hope Kal'tsit doesn't keep things vague like usual, only creating more mystery.

After a period of waiting, a larger crowd than expected gradually gathered on the ruins of the core city.

Not only were there Rhodes Island operators who had been notified by the Doctor to assist in rescuing the unconscious people, but also some members of the Guard Bureau who had witnessed the original battle scene and rushed to the scene.

However, everyone subconsciously focused their attention on the battered dragon.

However, in order to maintain order, the few who knew the situation did not tell the truth to the later visitors. They only explained the danger of the creature and asked others to keep their distance from it as much as possible and not to approach it casually.

Despite this, it didn't stop Rhodes Island and Lungmen's recorders from taking photos, videos, and writing documents for him.

At this moment, the second group arrived—the Patriots and their guerrilla members who were a little slower.

Their arrival even caused the members of the Guard Bureau to immediately display a tense and confrontational demeanor—after all, they could recognize Ursus's equipment at a glance.

Fortunately, other people helped explain, which temporarily averted a potential fight.

Moreover, since contact with the dragon was prohibited, Patriot, this Wendigo fossil, became the object of researchers' attention.

Patriot had signaled to Frostnova to come to his rescue, because he hadn't been surrounded by these media-like, questioning people in a long time—the last time was when he was earning his rank in Ursus.

However, Froststar, as if watching a spectacle, secretly chuckled while covering her mouth as she watched her adoptive father when no one was looking.

"Dr. Kal'tsit will probably be here in a little over an hour. Before then, I want to try to check on Talulah's mental state."

Normally, Amiya uses honorifics to address everyone, but when facing Talulah in her dragon form, Amiya chooses to call her by her name.

Based on our current understanding of Talulah, Amiya's decision not to use a derogatory term might be her last vestige of restraint.

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After all, she had to restrain herself from letting Rosemary finish off the evil dragon that had killed many operators in Chernobog.

"So far, it seems she may have some kind of mental disorder, if she is Talulah herself..."

[Main Text] Chernobog, Amidst the Ruins: Chapter Twenty-Five - A Small Village in Northern Plains

Amiya's Originium Arts are not simply emotional perception or mind reading. Just like the mental world she created when she entered Tomat's meditation training, Amiya can enter anyone's mind and know their memories, provided the conditions are right.

However, she rarely uses this ability outside of treating or comforting others' mental state.

"The perceived time in the mental world is different from that in the outside world. You might stay in there for several months, but only a few minutes will pass in the outside world. So I plan to find out what's wrong with her before Dr. Kal'tsit arrives."

Amiya sought advice from the Doctor, her gaze never leaving the dragon whose mouth was being held down by Tomat.

—What exactly did Talulah go through?

Whether it was the unpredictable and mad behavior of the Reunion Movement or the abnormal changes that occurred in her body, Amiya couldn't help but become suspicious.

“Amiya, although I learned about your abilities from Kal'tsit…” The Doctor looked at Amiya, whose face was young but whose expression was serious, seemingly determined to uncover the hidden truth, and finally hesitated for a moment before saying, “But be careful in everything you do, go ahead.”

"Entering the spiritual world—is that really possible? But if it is, take me with you!"

As Talulah's sister, Chen, after hearing what Amiya said, also wanted to "find out the truth" with her.

“I’m sorry, Officer Chen, to enter the spiritual world, you need to have spells similar to mine.” Amiya immediately said she couldn’t help Chen. Seeing the unwilling look on his face, Amiya promised, “However, if I find anything inside, I will definitely tell you later.”

Although Chen couldn't go with her, Amiya had already thought of another person.

"Mr. Thomas, may I come with you?"

Although Tomat's ability is very different from Amiya's spell in principle, the fact that they can achieve the same effect means that it is still feasible.

"I'm fine, but I'm mentally unstable. Who knows what will happen once I go inside?"

Although Chen insisted that the dragon was her sister, Thomas did not hold back in his words.

After obtaining the Doctor's permission and with Tomat accompanying her, Amiya approached the dragon, used Originium Arts to levitate herself, and reached the forehead of the giant dragon's head. She reached out and touched its brow, while Tomat was behind her, placing his hand on Amiya's shoulder.

The spiritual world created by Tomat's meditation training generally requires mutual consent on a spiritual level for both parties to be in the same space; otherwise, they cannot connect with each other. However, judging from Amiya's first entry, she could obviously ignore this condition and force her way in.

Amiya opens the path to Talulah's spiritual world, and Tomat follows closely behind, allowing the two to be in a spiritual world that they did not create.

"In fact, most people's mental world is a vague scene that is not deliberately constructed."

Black and white light and shadow drifted through his consciousness, and Tommat heard Amiya's voice in his ear, indicating that the two were now mentally connected.

In this world, Tomat changed back into his Saiyan battle suit, and Amiya also put on the same dress she had worn before.

This is their subconscious default image of themselves.

As Amiya explained, she raised her hand, and the surrounding light and shadows gradually accelerated and became clearer with her movement.

"And those scenes were mostly environments that left a deep impression on him, perhaps his hometown or other places, which is why I was surprised that Mr. Tomat's spiritual world was so empty."

Amiya recalled the blank training room that Tomat had created to conceal the environment that truly impressed him, but also realized that this topic didn't seem suitable for in-depth discussion.

The unbelievable scene I witnessed in that instant, even if it was "real," was just as perplexing as the mysteries surrounding Talulah.

"But this Talulah's mental world is just a jumbled mess of fragments."

Instead of taking the lead on Amiya's words and steer the conversation toward himself, Tomat looked at the shadows around him, trying to discern something comprehensible within them.

"Ah, these are indeed just fragments of her emotions and memories. I need to rebuild them, and then find Talulah in this world."

Reconstruction takes time, but in this world, Amiya has plenty of time.

After an unknown amount of time, the sky of the spiritual world began to turn into a clear blue with floating clouds, and the snow-covered mountains and land slowly came into view.

A chill filled the air, along with a faint smell of smoke.

Following the trail of cooking smoke, a small village on the ice field gradually becomes clear in this spiritual world.

"The village?"

Tomat and Amiya landed together at the entrance of the village, which was surrounded by a simple wooden stake wall. Judging from the low and rudimentary buildings around them, the conditions in this place were not good.