Scob's people were the same. They were also weak and could die easier than other fighters.
But because they were essentially farmers, they had tougher physiques and they couldn't die as easily as Thomas' people.
Not to mention that because they needed to deal with all sorts of special pests, they were the first ones to realize the true form of these snowflakes.
Before Thomas could rush out of the watchtower to see his people, Scob's messenger had already climbed the tower and shouted out loud.
"Report! Emergency! The farmer's ability users found something about the snowflake!"
The messenger didn't let the five bosses interrupt him and immediately continued his speech, albeit he was about to faint from exhaustion.
"T-the snowflake's true form is a small butterfly in the shape of a snowflake! These snowflakes are butterflies! They're the enemy's minions!"