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2:30 P.M. \ Clear

Rhodes Island Landship, Chief Engineer's Office

Boss, here's this month's wiring inspection report.

Hmm, hmm... Looks good to me.

Eh? This part here is somewhat strange.

—There's been similar irregularities from two to six in the morning every day? This is the dorm, right?

That's the dorm. Oh, that reminds me. On the first few days, we got reports of a power outage there.

We checked it out, and the wiring was all fine. The only thing was that the per unit time output was way over the threshold.

Achoo—Uh, by the way, doesn't it feel kinda cold in here?

A little.

More accurately, it's been kinda cold in here lately... Maybe we should change the AC temperature?

Nah, let's just bear with it. Gotta conserve energy.

Now back on topic, I'm guessing someone's been up to no good and decided to use their unauthorized electronics here.

Oh, right, Boss. You know THRM-EX? I saw him in the hallway each and every time I did my inspections.

Huh? So it's actually the electronics that's up to no good?

Should I bring THRM-EX here?

Let's see where he's at now. Operator logs... There we go.

Oh, THRM-EX is out on a mission in Siracusa? Who else is there... The Doctor?!

Uh, well, that's unexpected...

Hm...

Oh well, if there's a problem, I'm sure it's just a tiny problem that we don't have to worry about, and if the Doctor's there, I'm sure everything will get sorted out no problem.

And once they're back, I'll talk to Kal'tsit and figure out what's up.

Rhodes Island Office, Locomotiva, Siracusa

Thank you very much for coming all the way here. We have no issues with the terms of the contract.

It has been both an honor and a pleasure to meet you, Doctor of Rhodes Island. Certainly, it was an unexpected surprise. Please send Miss Amiya our gratitude as well.

The pleasure is mine.;It ain't so bad coming out here once in a while.

Now if you would give me the medicine's formula and sample—

Thermal-EX.

Hmph! Is it finally my time to shine?

D-Did that thing just speak?! Here I thought it was just a menacing-looking machine...

Born from Raythean Industries's latest and greatest technologies and jointly customized by the genius Closure and the great Mayer, it is I, THRM-EX, the most perfect robot you'll find in this day and age!

Dear sir, it is no wonder that my capabilities have left you in awe.

And may I add that my capabilities far exceed your imagination. Feast your eyes on my burning hotness. Don't blink as I give you the performance of a lifetime with my light and heat—

Ahem, THRM-EX.

Ah, Doctor, summoned me again, did you? You need my assistance. How may I help you, then? Your wish is my command.

I'm getting there.;......;I want you to shut the hell up.

Very well! THRM-EX, now severing control link—

Hey, wait, you didn't have to turn yourself off!!

Ahem.

Doctor, the portable Originium floppies are ready.

I take it this is the formula for the medicine?

One moment.

Mmph! Ohhhh!

Once THRM-EX is done with the transfer, I can hand the data over to you, Mr. Representative.

What a marvelous machine... uh, robot! Rhodes Island really is on another level. Not just its pharmaceuticals, but also its engineering and technological prowess!

Much appreciated! Your sharp eyes are on another level as well! Your warm compliments will keep me going for the day!

Ha... haha...

Transfer progress... Fifty percent.

Is it finally over? I'm starting to miss my A6 clowns.

At least the clowns know how to talk normal, not like these temporary teammates I'm stuck with. They're either quiet as a mouse or don't know when to shut up.

Mr. Spot, you leaned next to me yesterday to dry your rain-soaked hair. It may only have been ten minutes, but the fact that the distance between us has shortened has ignited my burning passion!

Ahem.

Transfer progress... Seventy-five percent.

Phew, I didn't expect our meeting to go without a hitch—

Shut up.

Huh?

Tsk, my friend, you have one real lucky mouth.

Get down!

W-What's going on? The wall just blew up!

Ah, a thermal shock! How familiar! But it is no match for my energy output!

Doctor, since I shielded you, I take it you are safe and sound?

I'm fine.;You're a little short for a shield.

Judging by the scale of the Originium bomb's explosion, it must've been the local gangsters.

Well, that's strange. We've been operating here for a while. We have some run-ins with them once in a while, but most of the time, we get along fine. We share some of our medicine with them, after all.

Heh, I know! They must be after me! Understandable, of course! With my burning passion, there is not a more perfect robot in this world!

If they got their hands on me, they would never again need to rely on such crude explosives!

Sometimes I wonder if this guy came out of the same womb as Midnight.

He's probably right.

Oh?

It's a well-organized and planned-out attack. They must have a clear objective, and they came specifically right at this moment.

THRM-EX's formula.

Looks like news of this transaction leaked out.

Firewatch's staring at each and every one of us... kind of creeps me out...

I won't let anyone hurt my friends.

Hey, speaking of the formula, this representative guy? He passed out.

What a wimp. He was standing pretty far from the wall. He probably just fainted because he was spooked.

Get yourselves ready. We've got company. Five of them.

Thermal-EX——

Very well, Doctor! Just leave this to me and my burning passion!

——Watch your timing.

Here they come.

Harrrrgh! Full throttle!

That took care of them.

Well, if that isn't efficient...

Ugh... Uhhh... Burn... Burning...

So that was an eleventh-hour last resort, huh?

Is THRM-EX okay? I'm not sure I get what he's saying.

Burning... Hot...

He used up too much energy in one go. That causes his other functions to stall for a while.;Give him a few minutes. Don't worry.

We still have more enemies outside.

Why does that matter? We can handle them.

I can handle them myself.

Well, look at you... So confident.

Everyone, there's an exit in the back... This used to be a safehouse before it was an office anyway.

Spot, you and Straightedge take the representative and get out through the secret exit.

Hot...

What about you, Doctor? Looks like THRM-EX is still freezing up.

We'll stay here.

Are you sure you'll be fine?