I Need to Rest!
One day, Naru called me out to a fishing spot...
I realized something after the freefalling trash incident in the plaza...
What I'm missing right now is rest!
Normally, I'd never make a mistake like that.
But to think I failed my magic just because of a sneeze...
I completely forgot that even geniuses need rest.
So you're still keeping up that act, huh.
Act?! That's way out of line!
I'm a genius that might appear once in a thousand—no, ten thousand—no, once in all of history!
That's me! The super genius elite, Naru! Hehe!
Your self-esteem is really something else...!
So then why'd you drag me along on a fishing trip?
To relax, of course!
Back in my fishing village hometown, there wasn't much to do and fishing was the only real pastime.
So I fished when I was happy, when I was sad, and even when I needed to clear my head!
But there's one fatal flaw when it comes to fishing...
A fatal flaw...?!
It's boring when you're alone.
Especially for someone like me, who gets lonely easily. I need someone to talk to.
Ah! Don't leave, Captain!
Your Journey member is asking for help! You're the Captain! You have to help me!
Just spend a little time with me today. Please? Hehe!
All right then. Let's give it our all!
And fully enjoy this break!
...Captain.
I'm bored. Tell me about your first love or something.
Are you asking me to push you into the water?
Uuuuugh...! I'm! So! Bored!
We've been here for hours and not a single bite!
Ah... I was hoping for a quick rest so I could get back to finishing my equation...
But I've got no good ideas... no fish, nothing...
*Sigh*
Huh?
You've been curious about something?
Didn't you say your goal was to become the top authority figure in NOA?
Hehe! That's right!
My goal is to take Lady Alicia's place and become the top authority figure in NOA!
But why are you asking that now?
What does that have to do with completing your equation?
...Oh.
I see... I guess I should've started from there.
Captain, you know that saying, "Great power comes with great responsibility"?
It's the same idea. I'm smart and a genius.
So I shouldn't use this super genius intellect for me, but rather the people of Lavistar!
That's why I'm aiming to be NOA's top authority figure! For everyone's sake! Hehe!
I see.
I cast my line while listening to Naru chattering on like she always did.
And also...
Yeah? And?
I'd be able to send personnel to places at risk of disaster, even those with low odds of disaster.
That's...
Remember how I said I grew up in a fishing village?
It doesn't exist anymore. A Voidborn attack completely destroyed it.
When the Observers came to assess the site, I asked them, "Why didn't you protect us?"
They said the probability was too low to prioritize, only 0.009%.
They apologized and said they had to focus on more likely threats.
...So that's what happened.
...That's when I decided to become an Observer.
I don't want to rely on uncertain odds.
If there was a way to predict every disaster with complete accuracy...
Then no one else would have to go through what I did.
That's why I need to complete this equation! So we can predict any disaster 100%!
And future generations will remember me forever! The genius who created the most beautiful equation in human history...
The ultra pace×peace double-peace equation!
Wasn't the name of the equation something different last time?
You sure make a lot of mistakes for a supposed super genius, too...
Ngh... That's...!
I mean, I'm still a rookie... So I lack experience...
That's it!
I'm a late bloomer! Greatness takes time!
That's some ungrounded confidence...!
A-and besides, that was all before I met you, Captain.
I'll get better from here on out.
...Don't tell me. I have to help?
Hehe! Of course!
Didn't I say? The relationship between a Captain and his member is like a three-legged race!
You'll need to put your heart and soul into helping me complete the equation!
Even if you end up totally worn out and emotionally wrecked!
That's a bit extreme, don't you think?!
Hehe! Anyway, you'll help me, right?
I finally understood why Naru was so obsessed with promotion and success.
She's still a clumsy and overly eager rookie at times, but...
Fine. I'll help you.
Hehe! Even if you say no...
Huh?
Captain? Did you just say yes?
Because now I know what your goal is.
Huh? Oh, okay...
I think it's an awesome goal. I'll help.
...Whoa...
Whoa! What?! Woooow!
You think I'm awesome? No one's ever said that to me before!
Other people just laughed when I told them! I can't believe someone actually called me awesome!
Even a super genius elite like me didn't see this coming!
Wh-wh-wh-what do I do?! My heart's racing and won't stop...!
My hands are shaking... I think I'm gonna drop my fishing rod any second...!
Wait, your rod is actually shaking!
Wh-what?!
A bite...! I've got a bite!
Time to reel it in...! Huh?! What...?! Ngh...!!
It's too strong... I'm gonna get pulled in...?!
Errrgh! Help me, Captain!
Wait! Let go of my pants! Don't—
Kyaaah?!
Ugh... I'm soaked...
...Heh!
Hehe! Captain, are you okay?
We look like a pair of soggy little mice! Hehe!
...You promised you'd help me, right?
Until I complete the ultra peace ultra equation!
I'm counting on you, Captain. Hehe!