Vol. 23The Burning Legion's Expansion

Xiao Ran expanded the Burning Legion’s power, defeated the Infinite Empire, and investigated Berserk Syndrome and the Ruins. The volume ended with the Legion controlling Windermere and preparing Gaius and Delta Squad for training, while Cruze continued purging Earth’s New Unified Government.

  • Xiao Ran strengthened the Burning Legion, married Shanamia, and united Earth’s factions to prepare for war against Radam, Glatters, and the Infinite Empire.
  • After the Legion revealed the scale of the Radam threat, Xiao Ran rejected Vite’s proposed partnership and demanded that Glatters join Earth’s alliance.
  • Xiao Ran defeated the Infinite Emperor and brought Mecha Wars J into the Burning Legion’s sphere, then welcomed his daughter Artemis Fra Xiao.
  • After learning Valkyrie songs could suppress Berserk Syndrome, Xiao Ran led an expedition toward Laguna Star.
  • Xiao Ran investigated Berserk Syndrome on Ragna and learned that VAJRA bacteria, Gaius technology, and the Brishigaman Cluster Ruins were connected to the outbreak.
  • Kane suspected Earth’s Integration government had concealed information about the Ruins, prompting Cruze to head for Earth.
  • Xiao Ran exposed Loid’s plan to use the Ruins to create a galaxy-wide mental network at the cost of all life, then took control of Windermere.
  • Cruze continued the purge of Earth’s New Unified Government as Ernest and Delta Squad arrived in Fleet Territory for strict training.
Chapters 2228–2328 Read from Ch. 2228

Arc 89Preparing for the Radam War

Xiao Ran equipped the Burning Legion with new machines and weapons, united Earth's factions against looming threats, and married Shanamia to strengthen his position in Frie. After the Legion exposed the scale of the Radam forces and captured a planet foothold, Xiao Ran rejected Glatters's proposed partnership and demanded that it join Earth's alliance.

  • Xiao Ran tested his new mecha against Basak, Graham, Char, Yuzes, and Shirakawa Shuu, then ended the sparring and directed Luo and the researchers to develop Rule-class weapons.
  • Xiao Ran approved a new mecha for Naza, named his own completed unit Infinite Divine Authority, and chose the Yinglong King as a backpack before naming the combined machine Dragon God Mecha.
  • Xiao Ran and Earth's leaders reviewed the Restoration Organization purge and agreed to prepare a joint campaign against Glatters, Radam, and the Infinite Empire, with a year to build their forces.
  • Xiao Ran married Shanamia at Frie, while Lacus and allied leaders coordinated technology transfers, military preparations, and security for the ceremony.
  • The Burning Legion investigated a Radam planet, then Naza and the A-Class Pilots fought its forces as more reinforcements and biological warships emerged, and the Legion withdrew after revealing the scale of the threat.
  • Xiao Ran used the battle broadcast to spur Earth's factions to unite, and the Legion later brought much of the planet under its control and acquired an Iron Man army, though Radam survivors remained.
  • Glatters envoy Vite proposed cooperation against Radam, but Xiao Ran demanded that Glatters integrate into Earth's alliance and showed him footage of the Burning Legion's victories.
Chapters 2228–225325 summaries Read

Arc 90The Burning Legion Expands

Xiao Ran defeats the Infinite Empire, brings Mecha Wars J into the Burning Legion’s sphere, and reunites his family as they welcome a daughter. The arc ends with Xiao Ran leading a fleet toward Laguna Star to investigate Berserk Syndrome and the Valkyries.

  • Yuzes and the Burning Legion freed thousands of Iron Men from Radam, while Xiao Ran demanded Glatters join Earth’s alliance or face war.
  • After Glatters refused Xiao Ran’s terms, the Burning Legion defeated it, then spent two years developing Iron Man technology, bloodline serums, and War Beasts.
  • Kane revealed that the Infinite Empire ruled an attached dimension, and Xiao Ran and Naza entered it through a passage opened with the GANDORU Cannon.
  • Xiao Ran destroyed the Infinite Emperor with Mental Shock, completing the mission and securing Mecha Wars J as a Faction Territory.
  • Xiao Ran brought the Burning Legion’s forces into Mecha Wars J and told its allied leaders that his side would be the alliance’s strongest member.
  • The two Lacuses met, and the pink-dressed Lacus decided to leave Kira so she could live openly and pursue what she wanted.
  • Shanamia gave birth to Xiao Ran’s daughter, Artemis Fra Xiao, and the Burning Legion celebrated her arrival.
  • After Sheryl proposed a family trip to the Brishigaman Cluster, Xiao Ran learned that Valkyrie songs could suppress Berserk Syndrome and led an expedition toward Laguna Star.
Chapters 2254–227825 summaries Read

Arc 91The Berserk Syndrome Conspiracy

Xiao Ran brought the Burning Legion to Laguna Planet to investigate Berserk Syndrome, secure Gaius technology, and learn more about Valkyrie and the mysterious forces around Windermere. The arc left Kane uncovering a hidden VAJRA plot tied to the Brishigaman Cluster’s ruins, prompting Cruze to head for Earth.

  • Kane arrived at El Sahal Star with a stealth-equipped fleet, captured a Berserk Syndrome patient during an outbreak, and sent samples and intelligence to Xiao Ran.
  • Xiao Ran arrived on Ragna with Sheryl and the Burning Legion, met Ernest and Valkyrie, and warned that a special kind of song might trigger Berserk Syndrome.
  • Xiao Ran learned that Berserk Syndrome patients carried VAJRA bacteria and put the fleet on alert while ordering investigations into Gaius, Valkyrie, and the unknown Variable Fighter squad.
  • Luo analyzed Gaius’s Transformation Technology and Bio-FOLD Wave Detection Technology, then warned Xiao Ran that the Legion’s military-focused research neglected civilian technology.
  • Xiao Ran ordered a broader technology reform and had El-Elf investigate Gaius’s hidden leader, LADY.M, whose rise followed a signal resembling one from the vanished First Immigrant Fleet.
  • Xiao Ran met Freyja and Hayate at the Niangniang Shop, invited Freyja to visit his fleet, and ordered an envoy to Windermere while preparing to attend Valkyrie’s concert.
  • Xiao Ran suspected the Brishigaman Cluster concealed a secret, while Kane told Cruze that modified, contagious VAJRA bacteria had caused Berserk Syndrome and might have been spread through Previous Civilization Ruins.
  • Cruze decided to go to Earth after Kane suspected the Integration government had concealed information about the ruins.
Chapters 2279–230325 summaries Read

Arc 92Windermere Under Fleet Control

Xiao Ran uncovered Windermere’s plot to use the Ruins and took control of the kingdom while Cruze moved to purge Earth’s New Unified Government. The acquired Gaius branch and Delta Squad arrived in Fleet Territory to begin strict training.

  • Kane sent Cruze to purge Earth Unified and dispatched Zengar, Elsam, and Ingram to investigate Windermere, while Xiao Ran traveled to Andor Star aboard the Aethel.
  • Xiao Ran and Sheryl reached the concert as Windermere forces attacked, and Sheryl’s song helped calm the berserk New Unified pilots before Windermere declared war and occupied Borudol.
  • Xiao Ran coordinated with Gaius, investigated Windermere’s use of Berserk Syndrome, and learned that New Unified had concealed its research into the Brishigaman Cluster Ruins.
  • Sanger reported that Windermere’s king was near death, and Xiao Ran prepared to capture the kingdom’s future ruler while Cruze’s group moved to acquire Gaius and purge Earth Unified.
  • Xiao Ran took control of Gaius and ordered its pilots, Valkyries, and Ernest to undergo special training, while the fleet prepared to suppress Windermere.
  • El-Elf revealed that Mei Yun might be the key to opening the Ruins, and Xiao Ran’s forces captured Windermere’s leaders before the planned battle began.
  • Xiao Ran extracted Loid’s memories and exposed his plan to activate the Ruins and create a galaxy-wide mental network at the cost of all life, then ordered Loid’s death.
  • Gis accepted Xiao Ran’s demands, the Fleet began stabilizing Windermere as Cruze continued the Earth purge, and Ernest and Delta Squad arrived in Fleet Territory for training under strict security rules.
Chapters 2304–232825 summaries Read
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