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.