Working as a consultant in the Ultra Universe

"This... is Zakar's spaceship?"

"He gave this to us as a gift?!"

Hoshino Yu stared wide-eyed at the spaceship standing side by side with his own UGM fighter jets, wondering if he was seeing things.

If this wasn't a hallucination, then the spaceship before him was the most complete spaceship Earth had ever acquired since the alien invasion.

The value it contains is immeasurable.

Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, once the scientists in the Science Department have thoroughly understood all the technical data contained in this spaceship, Earth's technology will experience an explosive leap forward.

This undoubtedly has extremely significant implications for the development of human civilization and technology.

This was not only thought of by Hoshino Isamu, but by almost everyone present at the same time.

"Ms. Gatham, would you like to come along and take a look?"

Gu Chen turned his head and saw Gatham's longing expression as he looked at the spaceship, and immediately extended an invitation to him.

"Is that alright? Won't it be too much trouble?"

Upon hearing this, Gatham's face immediately lit up with surprise. For someone who has lived in the desert for many years, novel things always have a great appeal.

"No trouble."

Gu Chen shook his head slightly, then made a gesture of invitation before walking towards the spaceship.

The group immediately followed Gu Chen and soon arrived directly beneath the spaceship.

Before Gu Chen could make a move, the spaceship seemed to automatically sense the arrival of everyone and emitted a tractor beam from the bottom of the spaceship, enveloping everyone in it.

Immediately, under the influence of the traction beam, everyone's bodies slowly left the ground and were pulled towards the interior of the spaceship.

This experience was quite novel for everyone, and even the youngest member, Sakata Jiro, couldn't help but shout and yell.

Before long, everyone entered the interior of the spaceship.

Looking at the alien-style buildings and facilities around them, the UGM members felt dazzled and overwhelmed, as if they couldn't take it all in.

Just then, a beam of light shone down from directly above inside the spaceship, and a virtual projection appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Greetings, everyone at UGM. By the time you hear this message, I will probably be dead. But please do not be saddened by my death, for in the tradition of our L85 planet, death is not the end of life, but the beginning of a new one."

"Needless to say, with your help I saw hope for revenge. Gamos is indeed a terrifying monster. I originally thought that even if I risked everything, I would not be able to destroy him. However, the appearance of negative energy gave me a glimmer of hope."

"Negative energy is indeed a terrible thing. I'm not sure what will happen if I absorb it into my body. I hope I haven't caused you any trouble. If I have, I hope this spaceship can make up for your losses."

As Zakar's voice rang out, the virtual projection began to run its pre-programmed sequence, playing the message left for Gu Chen and the others.

"During this time with you all, I have felt the passion and wisdom of humankind, and I have also seen the resilience of humankind in the various disasters that have occurred on Earth in the past."

"I must say, the qualities that humanity has shown so far have surprised me greatly, and I can't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards you."

"..."

"I hope that one day, you humans will be able to reach the distant Andromeda Galaxy and establish friendly relations with us who live there."

Zakar's recorded message was not long and finished playing quickly, after which the projection automatically disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Seriously, to pull something like this at a time like this, I really can't hold back my tears!"

Hiroshi Tajima rubbed his eyes hard. He had been visiting the science department more often than others and had more contact with Zakar, so their relationship was relatively deeper.

"Friendship that transcends race is truly fascinating."

Seeing this, Gatham, who was standing nearby, uttered this remark.

Although she had never met Zakar, she gleaned much from the thoughts of those around her.

"Yes, Ms. Gatham, what are your plans next? And how is Palaj doing?"

Gu Chen nodded in agreement and then shifted the topic to Paraji.

"I will remain in Paraji, even though there are fewer and fewer people living there now, almost to the point of complete extinction."

"But as long as there is one person left, I must fulfill the mission of my people."

"But when I'm all alone in Paraji, I think I can go out and see the world."

Upon hearing this, Gatham replied in a tone neither pleased nor saddened.

"Really... then do you need any help?"

Gu Chen nodded and continued.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Gu Chen, but there's no need to go to such trouble."

"Palaji has completed its historical mission, so let it simply disappear."

Gatham shook his head, seemingly having no intention of prolonging Palaj's life.

"That would be such a waste."

Gu Chen continued.

“There is nothing to regret. Although Paraji has perished in the material world, it will always exist in people’s spiritual world, just like the history of this land.”

Gatham's words carried a sense of magnanimity, causing the UGM members to turn their heads in surprise.

"Really? I was even planning to develop this place into a cultural tourism area."

Gu Chen felt a little regretful, but he still respected Gatham's idea.

"Sure, but only after my clan's mission is completely over."

Hearing this, Gatham smiled and continued, "I really, really want to take a good look at the world we live in."

The mission of the Gatham people is probably to lead the people living here to live a good life as the lords of Palaj.

However, with the changing times, Paraji has long lost its former prosperity, and coupled with the harsh surrounding environment, fewer and fewer people are settling here.

Today, only a few elderly people who are reluctant to leave their homeland remain in Palaj.

It's estimated that before long, Gatham will be able to break free from the mission of her race and live a life of her own.

Therefore, Gu Chen did not intend to interfere too much. He simply left Gatham with a set of solar-powered communication equipment and then left the land with Daiyama Kazuki and the others.