Chapter 1402 Never Met Rita Bernal

"Is this... the awakening of the [Dawn Series]?"

"It's really... too scary..."

For the first time, everyone saw with their own eyes how powerful the awakening of the [Dawn Series] was. Even though Rita Bernal was their companion, they did not feel handsome or powerful, but fear.

Yes, fear, not only the violent tornado that was set off in the universe, but also... all the enemy planes assimilated by [Phoenix Flug (Flying)].

"Those enemy planes... were all eaten..."

"But... but... can't the protection and the ring be cleared? Why... why..."

"Rita..."

At this moment, Jonah Bashuta was only worried. He was worried that Rita Bernal would have another accident, and he was afraid... Rita Bernal would become a monster.

"The battle is over. All aircraft return to the ship and return to the GGG orbital base." At this moment, Char's order came. Everyone received the order with heavy hearts and confused thoughts. They returned to [Drestriga] and [White Fortress] in turn, while Amuro and Camus stayed at the end to welcome the return of [Phoenix Flug (Flying)].

"Rita, are you okay?" Amuro asked. He had also experienced the awakening of [Dawn Series] and knew what it felt like, especially when he was not sure whether he could get through that level.

Although it is called assimilation, it is better to say... directly eating them, using them as nutrients to nourish themselves and the awakening of the body. In a sense, they can no longer be called human beings, but monsters.

Even Amuro was confused when he first awakened, but he quickly adjusted himself.

The same is true for Camus, so they are worried about Rita Bernal's mental state at the moment.

"It's okay, Amuro, Kamu."

Hearing Rita Bernal's voice, which was still as pleasant and sunny as before, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry about me, Amuro, Kamu, although I can't be considered a human, I will not have any mercy on the enemy, and... I finally have the strength to fight side by side with you." Rita Bernal was afraid that the two would not believe it, so she added.

"It's good that you're okay, let's go back."

"Yeah!"

"But Rita... you'd better be mentally prepared, after all, they..."

"I know, Amuro, don't underestimate me."

"Haha, really? Sorry, I'm too worried." Amuro smiled awkwardly. He always regarded Rita Bernal as a sister who needed to be taken care of. He really forgot that Rita Bernal was also a powerful ace of the Promise Legion and a qualified warrior.

As expected, after returning to [Drestriga], the attitude of others towards Rita Bernal changed. They originally just regarded her as a sunny and lively girl, a powerful and reliable companion, but now... there was a trace of fear in their eyes, and they subconsciously retreated as Rita Bernal approached.

Although Rita Bernal was a little sad about this, she did not doubt herself. She put away her regretful attitude, smiled and nodded to those who were afraid of her, and then walked past them.

"Rita!"

"Jonah, Michel."

Jonah Bashuta and Michelle Luo ran to Rita Bernal with anxious and worried faces, and Michelle Luo directly grabbed Rita Bernal's hands.

"Are you okay? Rita, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

"Thank you, I'm fine, Michelle, Jonah." Rita Bernal was still very moved, after all, there were still two friends who were not afraid of her.

"Really?"

"Really."

"Huh~"

After confirming it again and again, Michelle Luo and Jonah Bashuta breathed a sigh of relief, but Michelle Luo looked at Amuro and Camus with a look of anger.

"Why did you let her do this?!" Michelle Luo questioned Amuro and Camus. Because of her selfishness, Rita Bernal suffered hellish torture. Now she finally came back. She didn't want to see Rita Bernal get hurt. If it weren't for Rita Bernal's insistence, she wouldn't even let Rita Bernal ride on Phoenix to participate in the battle.

Amuro and Camus smiled bitterly and shook their heads when they were questioned. This was not something they forced Rita Bernal to do, but Rita Bernal's own choice.

Moreover, in their view, those who were assimilated were enemies. Whether it was out of their own will or not, whether there was a possibility of rescue, they were enemies. There was no doubt about this. Didn't they shoot at the people present? Didn't they attack the urban area where people lived? Didn't they cause any losses? As long as they fired the first shot, there would be no room for negotiation.

Including the members of the old GGG, they were kept and saved only because of their ability and value. There was only a gap in "value" between them and the assimilated enemies.

It had nothing to do with morality or friendship. This was the naked reality.

In the end... everyone present had never experienced the feeling of powerlessness, the feeling of having no power and being unable to protect anything. They had experienced too little war and frustration.

But it is precisely because of this that Amuro and Camille understand them. There is no rebuttal, no indifference, no anger, just a bitter smile and a shake of the head.

"Michel, don't blame Amuro and his brothers. This is my own choice." Rita Bernal broke free from Michel Luo's hands and took two steps to the side of Amuro and Camille.

"Rita..."

"I am Rita, Rita Bernal, the Rita Bernal you know, and the Rita Bernal you don't know. I am a warrior, a warrior of the Promise Legion." The gentle smile on Rita Bernal's face disappeared, replaced by iron-blooded, resolute, and serious. "The experience you know exists in my memory, but all my experiences, you don't know, and you won't understand, my awareness, my desire, everything I want to protect."

"Rita..."

At this moment, Jonah Bashuta and Michel Luo felt that they had never known Rita Bernal.

Even the other people present were like this. In their eyes, Rita Bernal was a very gentle girl. She was strong in battle, but she would always care about her companions. She was a sunny girl as warm as the sun on weekdays, sometimes willful and sometimes black-bellied.

But now... the one standing in front of them was not a girl who looked weak, but a battle-hardened warrior. The momentum he burst out made them a little breathless.

"Rita, we are just worried about you..." Jonah Bashuta defended.

"Thank you, I understand." Rita Bernal replied with a smile, but the momentum was not retracted, "But please don't vent your anger and helplessness on my brothers and sisters."