Across countless worlds: Yearning to become a giant of light.

Chapter 31 [Interlude] Pocket Wars - A Happy Ending
"Requesting to proceed to SIDE6?"

The captain, who had been planning a small celebration of the victory in the Solomon campaign, was now staring blankly at the application submitted by Teresa.

"Aren't you planning to participate in the pursuit of the remaining Zeon fleet?"

He had read about Denise's background and resume.

It would be strange if a bloodthirsty wretch like her, who's so full of bitterness and hatred, didn't spend all her time yelling "Death to Zeon!" like a madwoman. But now that the war has reached this point, she actually wants to apply to go to the colony for a few days of rest?!

Is this still the Teresa Ereshkigal I know as the [Goddess of Death]?

"No, I'm just a little tired and want to rest for a bit."

Denise shook her head calmly.

"Woo..."

Seeing that the enemy had just returned from an attack, having killed countless Zeon pilots, yet still maintained a calm expression as if he were eating and drinking, the captain suddenly felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

According to the rules, he should refuse. How could he possibly approve it with such a casual reason, especially since it is still the most critical stage of the war?

But when you think of the terrifying rumors surrounding Teresa, besides being a ruthless killer, she is also said to be able to foresee the future, know when someone will die just by looking at their face, and most of the people whose names she asks about for no reason will eventually die a violent death!
It is said that the higher-ups initially prevented Teresa from meeting General Rebil, partly due to their aversion to such rumors.

So the captain's words of refusal were on the tip of his tongue, but he just couldn't say them.

Then he thought of the rumor about predicting the future.

"Did you see something?"

Denise raised an eyebrow upon hearing the question.

"I don't understand what you mean, Captain. If you're going to refuse, then please send someone to deliver a letter for me."

Did you really see something?!
The captain's eyes widened immediately.

"No, no, no!!! If Sergeant Teresa wants to rest, I will certainly grant it, but please return as soon as you are well rested."

"Thank you for your understanding, Captain."

Teresa saluted the captain, then turned and left the bridge.

"captain……?"

The adjutant, looking somewhat worried, walked over to the captain.

They found that the other party looked like she had just come out of a steamer, her whole body was sweating, and Teresa Ereshkigal's oppressive aura (spiritual pressure) was really too strong.

The adjutant then handed him a handkerchief.

“Li… I remember you were in the same fleet as Sergeant Teresa before. Do you know if this Goddess of Death has really seen anything? It’s just… I always feel that she is different from everyone I’ve met in the first half of my life.”

The captain took the handkerchief, wiped his sweat, and spoke in a somewhat incoherent manner.

"I have no idea……"

The adjutant shook his head, then recalled past events.

"But when she asked to see General Rebil, I saw her expression... a calm one that seemed like 'it's only natural,' yet also carried a hint of disappointment."

Actually, this is considered a euphemism.

At that moment, Teresa's eyes were practically saying: You bunch of stupid [beep] executives might as well just drown in power!
"Captain, there is an ancient story in my hometown."

Legend has it that carp in the river will transform into dragons once they leap over the Dragon Gate.

"However, very few carp can cross the Dragon Gate. Some give up before they even begin, some die halfway through, and some fail when they are just one step away."

Only a very small number of carp can leap over the Dragon Gate and become true dragons.

The captain immediately grasped the metaphor within the story after hearing it.

"what do you mean……"

"In this war, everyone is like a carp in a river. Most of them can't even see where the river (fate) ends, let alone the Dragon Gate."

"The feeling I get from Sergeant Teresa is that she has already swum the entire river, and then returned to the starting point, slowly climbing the Dragon Gate along the predetermined route..."

At this point, the adjutant's meaning couldn't be clearer.

"To become a dragon?" The captain closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat.

Although his adjutant could not be called a new human, his ability to judge people was obvious to all, and there was no conflict between him and Teresa.

There must be a reason why he described her (Denesha) that way.

and so……

"Sergeant Dinesa, is someone who has read the script?"

This is absolutely absurd!
Meanwhile, having received permission, Denise boarded a transport ship and headed to the SIDE6 colony without stopping.

When Teresa decided to go to Side 6, she essentially gave up her last chance to safely communicate with the White Horse, Char, and even Lara Shin during this war.

The final battle between Barney and Christina in the Pocket Wars largely coincided with the time when Amuro killed someone on the Texas satellite who was obsessed with the "Northern Song Dynasty pot".

In other words, if Teresa chooses to participate in the pursuit of the remaining Zeon fleet, she will not be able to save Barney.

If you choose to save Barney, you'll basically only see him on the battlefield after you return.

As for the battle that led to Lala Singh's death, she had no intention of participating.

Because Teresa roughly recalled the plot and realized that the interaction between the wills of Amuro and Char, and Artesia and Lala, and their mecha might be affected by her.

For example, Char actually slashed his own sister with a single blow.

Even if he manages to save Lala, things won't be much better; Char will probably be even more emotional.

This is definitely not what Denise wanted to see.

Therefore, maintaining the established development path is the safest course of action.

…………

Rescuing Barney and Christina, the Romeo and Juliet couple with a bad ending, wasn't too difficult. Upon arriving at Side 6, Teresa immediately borrowed a GM in the name of the Combined Fleet after disembarking from the transport plane.

Immediately afterward, it rushed to the battlefield where the young couple were fighting each other, and just before the beam saber was about to pierce the cockpit of the Zaku Kai, it fell from the sky in time, severing the arms of both machines.

Then came the classic scene of Barney and Christina recognizing each other, which also saved that little brat named Al from a psychological trauma that could torment him for the rest of his life.

"Thank you so much."

After being taken to the hospital for treatment, Barney woke up and looked at Denise with great gratitude.

Thanks to Teresa's cover, he was not exposed as a Zeon pilot.

The Zaku Kai pilot in the records was also marked as dead.

"By the way, I haven't asked your name yet..."

At that moment, Barney realized that he hadn't asked his savior's name yet.

“Teresa. My name is Teresa Ere.”

"Ah, it's Miss Ereshkigal... Eh?"

Upon hearing the name, Barney didn't immediately react. It was only when he saw the shocked expression on Christina's face in the next bed that his mind finally caught on.

“That, that…the Federation’s…Hela…”

Barney's hand trembled as he pointed at Denise, his face gradually turning ashen.

"it's me."

Denise nodded with a 'sodayo' expression.

Barney!

At Al's startled cry, Barney fainted.

Barney, happy ending!

This is going to be the best Christmas ever.

The next chapter will conclude the One Year War and return to the Ultraman Tiga storyline.
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(End of this chapter)