The Protector

On the distant mining world of Gorlin, a curious alien race called the Anestha lives without feeling pain, devoting their lives to pleasure, dancing, and elaborate rituals. Their unique physiology makes them both fascinating and vulnerable, prompting outsiders to wonder how they survive the hazards of hard labor. Pierre, a heavyweight boxer from the colony, discovers a fierce pride in his heritage and becomes determined to protect his people from a looming threat.

Pierre’s restless spirit leads him on a trip to Earth, where he and his companion seek answers from a skeptical scientist at the Smithsonian. Along the way they encounter the stark contrast between the Anestha’s carefree existence and the grueling conditions faced by human workers in the asteroid mines. As Pierre learns more about the exploitation of his fellow natives, the journey becomes a race against time to uncover the truth and decide how far he’ll go to safeguard a culture that feels nothing but joy.