I think it's kind of a running gag. Or a diversionary tactic.
https://mangadex.org/chapter/25db8beb-0918-4615-b0a5-751742d83b87/2
This bonus guide lists all of the Kumokagure as "the strongest" in slightly different contexts.
Maybe thats what happened with the drone that didnt self destruct. When asked about reincarnation it had an existential crises and froze. Now it cant reconcile its old choices with its new ideal! Whats a drone to do?
What does he mean on page 10 when he says "its better for you to leave some soup in the salt". Just that it's unhealthy to drink salty ramen broth? Or have i been missing out on some ideal way to eat ramen?
@boldmonkey i was thinking the boss is just giving them both a chance to live a life they never had while theyre still reasonably young. Sounded like Yokou and MC were taken under the wing when they were kids. Though maybe theres something more nefarious im not picking up on.