Machine War: Starting from Gundam OO

Chapter 1402 Never Met Rita Bernal

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

“It’s… so 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.

That's right, fear. Not only the violent tornado that was stirred up 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 way of protection and precepts be purified? Why...why should I..."

"Lita..."

Jonah Baschta was filled with worry at this moment. He was worried that something might happen to Rita Bernal again, and he was afraid that... Rita Bernal would turn into a monster.

"The battle is over, all aircraft return to the ships and return to the GGG orbital base." At this moment, Char's order arrived, and everyone received the order with heavy hearts and confused thoughts, returning to [Drestriga] and [White Fortress] in turn, while Amuro and Camus stayed behind to welcome the return of [Phoenix Flug (Flying)].

"Lita, are you okay?" Amuro asked. He had also experienced the awakening in the [Dawn Series] and knew what it felt like, especially when he was unsure whether he could get through that hurdle.

Although it was called assimilation, it would be better to say... they were directly eaten, using them as nutrients to nourish themselves and the awakening of their bodies. In a sense, they could no longer be called human beings, but monsters.

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

The same was true for Camus, which was why they were worried about Rita Bernal's mental state at the moment.

"It's okay, Amuro-nii-san, Kamille."

The two of them breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Rita Bernal's voice, which was still as pleasant and sunny as before.

"Don't worry about me, Brother Amuro. Camus, even though I'm no longer a human, I won't show any mercy to my enemies. And... I finally have the strength to fight alongside you." Rita Bernal added, fearing that the two wouldn't believe her.

"It's okay, let's go back."

"Ok!"

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

"I know, Amuro-nii, but don't underestimate me."

"Haha, really? Sorry, I was too suspicious." Amuro smiled awkwardly. He always treated Rita Bernal as a sister who needed care. 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], other people's attitude towards Rita Bernal changed. They originally regarded her as a sunny and lively girl, a powerful and reliable companion, but now... there was a hint 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.

"Lita!"

"Jonah, Michel." Jonah Baschta and Michel Rowe ran to Rita Bernal with anxious and worried faces, and Michel Rowe even grabbed Rita Bernal's hands directly.

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

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

"really?"

"real."

"Whoo~"

After confirming it again and again, Michelle Law and Jonah Bashuta finally breathed a sigh of relief, but Michelle Law's eyes when he looked at Amuro and Camus were full of flames of anger.

"Why let her do such a thing!?" Michelle Law questioned Amuro and Camus. Because of her selfishness, Rita Bernal had suffered hellish torture. Now that she had finally returned, she did not want to see Rita Bernal suffer any harm. If it were not for Rita Bernal's insistence, she would not even let Rita Bernal ride on the Phoenix to participate in the battle again.

Amuro and Camus, who were questioned, smiled bitterly and shook their heads. They did not force Rita Bernal to do this, but it was Rita Bernal's own choice.

Furthermore, in their eyes, those who were assimilated were enemies, regardless of whether they were willing or not, regardless of whether they could be rescued or not, they were enemies, and there was no doubt about that. Didn't they shoot at the people present? Didn't they attack the city where people lived? Didn't they cause any damage? As long as they fired the first shot, there was no room for negotiation.

Including the members of the old GGG, keeping them and saving them is just because of their abilities and values. The only difference between them and those assimilated enemies is the "value".

It has nothing to do with morality or friendship, this is the naked reality.

Finally... everyone present had never experienced that feeling of powerlessness, the feeling of being without strength and unable to protect anything. They had experienced too few wars and setbacks.

But precisely because of this, Amuro and Camus understood them. They did not refute, were not indifferent, or angry. They just smiled bitterly and shook their heads.

"Michel, don't blame Brother Amuro and the others. This is my own choice." Rita Bernal broke free from Michel Law's hands and took two steps to come to Amuro and Camus.

"Lita..."

"I am Rita, Rita Bernal, the Rita Bernal you know, and also the Rita Bernal you don't know. I am a soldier, a soldier of the Promise Legion." The gentle smile on Rita Bernal's face disappeared, replaced by iron-blooded, resolute and serious. "What you know about my experience is in my memory, but you don't know and will never understand all my experiences, my awareness, my desire, and everything I want to protect."

"Lita..."

At this moment, Jonah Baciuta and Michel Rowe both felt as if they had never known Rita Bernal.

Even the other people present felt the same way. In their eyes, Rita Bernal was a very gentle girl. She was powerful in battle, but she would always care about her companions. On weekdays, she was a sunny girl as warm as the sun, who was occasionally willful and sometimes black-hearted.

But now... the one standing in front of them was not a girl who looked fragile, but a battle-hardened iron-blooded warrior, whose burst of momentum made them a little breathless.

"Lita, we're just worried about you..." Jonah Baschutta argued.

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

(End of this chapter)