Working as a consultant in the Ultra Universe

When the UGM team landed their fighter jets and stepped out, they were surprised to find a woman in a light blue dress standing at the city gate.

"Advisor, look, there's someone here!"

When Tajima Hiroshi, who was the first to emerge from the fighter jet, saw the people standing at the city gate, he turned around in surprise and shouted at Gu Chen.

"Where? Let me see!"

Gu Chen hadn't reacted yet, but Hoshino Yu excitedly ran out and looked in the direction Tajima Hiroshi was pointing.

"This outfit... must be the Lord Gatham of Palaj that Captain Muramatsu and the others were talking about, right?"

Soon, Hoshino Yu matched the information about Gatham in his mind with the lady standing at the city gate.

More than a decade has passed, but time seems to have left few marks on this woman. Gatham still exudes the same mystery and elegance as she did more than a decade ago.

"Palaji welcomes you, everyone from UGM."

As Gu Chen and the others approached, Gatham greeted them with a warm and generous smile.

"Are you Ms. Gattam?"

Hoshino Isamu immediately stepped forward excitedly, eagerly seeking confirmation.

"Yes, Assistant Hoshino, how are Captain Muramatsu and the others doing?"

Gatham smiled at Hoshino Isamu and then exchanged pleasantries.

"You know my name?! As expected, Captain Muramatsu and the others' records were correct."

Hoshino Isamu's face immediately showed a surprised expression, and he exclaimed in shock.

Gatham simply smiled slightly and said nothing.

"Records?"

Upon hearing this, Daiyama Ichiki asked with some curiosity.

The archives of the Earth Defense Force in the city, while not as vast as the ocean, are still piled up like mountains. Ichiki Oyama is just an ordinary person, so naturally he cannot know the archives of the city like the back of his hand.

"Captain Muramatsu and the others said that Gatham has a special ability similar to mind reading, and can know everything that other people are thinking."

“With this special ability, Gatham can learn the language we use every day, even though he has never left Paraji.”

Hoshino Isamu turned around and explained to Daiyama Kazuki the answer.

Everyone looked surprised when they heard Hoshino Isamu's explanation.

They've seen plenty of monsters and aliens, but this is the first time they've seen a human with special abilities, especially one like mind-reading, which makes them even more curious.

Gatham naturally noticed what everyone was thinking, but she didn't say anything; she simply looked at Gu Chen.

'Strange, why can't I read his mind?'

The special ability that had never failed to work on others before suddenly lost its effect on them today.

Gatham couldn't help but shift his gaze slightly, looking at everyone except Gu Chen, and found that he could still read their thoughts.

It seems that she is the only one who cannot read Gu Chen's mind.

So, this person in front of me is a special being, just like me?

This discovery stirred a sense of closeness in Gattam.

Because this means that Gu Chen and she are actually the same kind of people, at least that's what Gatham thinks.

“Mr. Gu Chen, please don’t worry. Zakar did not suffer, and he left with a smile.”

Thinking of this, Gatham slowly walked up to Gu Chen and said softly.

Although she couldn't read Gu Chen's inner thoughts, she still managed to capture the emotions swirling within him at that moment.

A look of surprise flashed in Gu Chen's eyes. Gatham could actually hear his inner thoughts?

"He didn't die in pain...he left with a smile...what does that mean?"

The others were taken aback when they heard Gatham's words, but after a moment's thought, they understood their meaning.

"Sigh, it means exactly what it says. Zakar has completed his revenge, fulfilled his wish, and gone to reunite with his wife and children."

Gu Chen sighed softly and bluntly told everyone about Zakar's death.

The expressions on everyone's faces immediately changed. They had initially thought that Zakar had simply left Earth after the battle, but they hadn't expected that he had left this world.

No wonder they felt something was off, wondering why Zakar left so quickly. They hadn't expected that Gu Chen's earlier statement about leaving meant this.

"No wonder, I was wondering why the consultant was acting so strange."

Sakata Jiro suddenly realized that while others might not have noticed Gu Chen's subtle changes, he had keenly observed them.

He didn't make a fuss, but just observed silently. After all, if Gu Chen wanted them to know, they wouldn't need to ask; if he didn't want them to, then asking would be pointless.

"How could this be... Didn't Tiga make a move? Why is Zachary still..."

Hoshino Isamu was somewhat puzzled by this, since usually when Tiga intervened, the outcome was always a happy one.

However, an unexpected situation has arisen that is not typical.

"..."

Gu Chen remained silent, because he could have used force to keep Zakar alive.

However, that would inevitably go against Zakar's own wishes.

More than a decade ago, before Gu Chen had mastered such powerful abilities, he wanted to save Jamila's life, but unfortunately, he couldn't.

More than a decade later, Gu Chen possessed power strong enough to save Zakar's life, yet he did not choose to ignore Zakar's own wishes and forcibly stop his actions.

Faced with these two similar situations, Gu Chen made different choices.

However, he is still himself; he has simply learned to let go of what he once did.

For Zakar, if he cannot personally exact revenge on Gamos, then his existence will be greatly diminished.

He might even feel regret and pain for being alive but unable to carry out his revenge, which might even make him angry.

Even if Zakar survives, his psychological trauma and unfulfilled wishes may continue to haunt him until the end of his life.

Gu Chen understood this, which is why he didn't stop Zakar's actions.

It's likely that Jamila, when she went berserk in a state of loss of control, also harbored the same self-destructive thoughts.

Sometimes, death is a relief for those who live in extreme suffering.

Snapped!

Just then, a hand gently patted Gu Chen's shoulder.

It is a tree on a mountain.

He didn't speak, but simply pursed his lips slightly at Gu Chen as a gesture of comfort.

Although the UGM members hadn't spent much time with Zakar, they still mourned the death of this cosmic federal investigator from the Andromeda Galaxy.

The steadfastness and pathos he displayed will be etched in the memories of everyone at UGM for a lifetime.

"Alright, everyone, cheer up. Zakar did indeed leave with a smile, just as Gatham said. Let's wish him a happy reunion with his wife and children in another world."

Seeing that everyone's mood was starting to drop, Gu Chen smiled and spoke.

As he spoke, Gu Chen took out the card that Zakar had given him before he died. He pressed it lightly with his finger, and blue patterns lit up on the surface of the metal card.

The next second, a spaceship appeared in mid-air and slowly landed on the ground not far from Paraji, not far from the UGM fighter jet.