(Ribs' technology really was advanced, and absurdly materialistic at that. It didn't fit in with everyone else at all.)
"So it has to come down to a fight?" Gavial clenched her fists.
"Waaaah! Why are we fighting again all of a sudden?! Just like... Skyfire said, this really is a difficult journey!"
Croissant started shouting at the top of her lungs from the side.
"Interesting. Gavial, I'll help you!" Blaze, on the other hand, was intrigued.
The air around them began to grow scorching hot.
"Doctor, Doctor! Stand behind me! If there are bad guys, Ceobe will send them flying!" Ceobe eagerly pulled out her weapon.
"Eunectes!"
Tomimi suddenly turned toward Zumama, who was standing nearby.
"What is it?" Zumama frowned.
"Do you want that engine?" Tomimi suddenly asked.
"Mm... I do want it... What about it? Wait... could it be?" Zumama abruptly raised her head.
"Mm! You're amazing, Zumama. Let's defeat Gavial and the others together, then the aircraft and the engine will both be yours. What do you think?" Tomimi proposed.
"And... don't you not want to leave with Gavial? If we keep Gavial here, you won't have to go out!"
Zumama narrowed her eyes slightly.
Tomimi's words made a great deal of sense.
"How confident are you?" Zumama asked.
"Ninety percent. I still have a trump card, and Gavial's side has no cards left." Tomimi gestured with her hands.
"..."
Zumama turned to glance at Bai Ye. This guy had one trick after another. Though he was weak, he really was impossible to guard against.
"No, I think I'll just watch. If you win, I'll come find you to make a deal."
For a moment, Zumama had indeed considered joining Tomimi's side, but after weighing the pros and cons, she chose neutrality.
"Tch—what a pity... Forget it.