Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ran prepared to contact other legions and return to the OG World after learning that Cruze and Graham had completed their advancements to True A-Class Pilots. The chapter ended with the newly enhanced pilots gathering before him, while Kane was still investigating the OG World.

• Luo praised the Burning Legion's territories and strength, then agreed to coordinate individual approaches to other legions after a week.
• Xiao Ran left Luo's shop and headed to Fleet World to prepare another entry into the OG World, where the Ultimate Mission Card had become unusable after the world became a Faction Territory.
• Xiao Ran sent Kane to investigate the OG World and had Revil assemble the fleet, then told Char about recommending territory participants and considered how to allocate the fifteen slots.
• Cruze, Graham, Basak, Luo, and Nalo completed their enhancements and met Xiao Ran; Cruze and Graham described their increased strength, while Basak remained frustrated that he had not become a True A-Class Pilot.

After the group’s enhancements, Xiao Ran learned that two months had passed in the OG World and prepared to return there. Kane reported that the Shura Corps’ arrival had been used to explain their disappearance, while unrest was brewing in the Earth Defense Force.

• Cruze upgraded his bloodline to Super Coordinator, gained SEED Mode, and asked Xiao Ran to spar, but Xiao Ran postponed the fight until after their urgent duties.
• Xiao Ran told Luo, Basak, and Naluo to master their traits during the Retention Time before the legion began meeting other legions in a week.
• Kane returned after investigating the OG World and reported that two months had passed since the group disappeared.
• Kane explained that Prometheus had altered memories to make the world believe the Shura Corps had dragged the Burning Legion into spatial turbulence, while the Earth Defense Force remained contained but restless.
• Xiao Ran ordered the group to prepare for the OG World, and Char and Revil readied their fleets to enter once the passage was established.

After returning to the OG World, Xiao Ran met with Doctor Bian, Daitetsu, Gaspar, and Elsam to discuss the unrest and the future of their positions. He proposed measured punishments, reshuffled responsibilities, and invited them to visit the different world beyond the transport gateway.

• Xiao Ran summoned Doctor Bian, Daitetsu, Elsam, and Gaspar to his residence after his return to the OG World.
• Xiao Ran said the Earth Defense Force's unrest had not become serious and proposed punishing the most active members while transferring or demoting the rest.
• Xiao Ran told Gaspar to maintain the current situation, kept the Steel Dragon Squad and Sword of Earth under Daitetsu, and agreed to take charge of Satellite Integration after Elsam asked to leave his post.
• Doctor Bian said he was unsuited to remain in his position and believed Xiao Ran should control the Earth Defense Force.
• Xiao Ran explained that the gateway led to a completely different world and asked whether the four wanted to visit it.

After integrating several worlds into Burning Legion territory, Xiao Ran organized the Earth Defense Force and prepared candidates for the legion’s next mission. Fifteen participants were selected into two squads, and plans began for their units and specialized warships.

• Xiao Ran showed Daitetsu, Elsam, Bian, and Gaspard Fleet World, SEED World, Revolutionary Machine World, and 0079 World, convincing them of the existence of different universes.
• Xiao Ran’s side took charge of the overall situation in OG World, with Kane overseeing the Earth Defense Force when Xiao Ran was absent.
• Xiao Ran awarded legion members Merit Points, bought Retention Time, and oversaw the transfer of OG World research institutions to Fleet World.
• Yuzes, Ingram, Giliam, Shirakawa Shuu, Sanger, and Elsam agreed to join the Burning Legion as participants, while Char assembled a squad that included Ramba, his wife, and Amuro.
• Xiao Ran finalized fifteen candidates in two squads led by Sanger and Char, with Tetsuya and Ing among the final recruits and Kitamura Kai choosing to stay behind.
• The legion scheduled new units and small specialized warships for both squads, requiring hangar space, living quarters, weapons, defenses, and single-person operation capability.

Xiao Ran planned warships and a newcomer mission for the Legion while its members trained and developed new mecha. After six months, Yuzes had earned Xiao Ran’s trust, new members received custom-built A-class units, and visitors arrived in the OG World.

• Xiao Ran suggested simpler warships for the OG Squad and Char Squad, whose members lacked bridge crews, while technicians considered new designs and intelligent AI.
• Xiao Ran planned to send Renard and El-Elf to the newcomer recommendation mission alongside members of the OG Squad and Char Squad, but worried about the destruction they might cause.
• Yuzes earned Xiao Ran’s trust over half a year, had his helmet removed by Luo, and devoted himself to projects while the others trained.
• Luo withdrew from the new mecha project after the Legion’s many research teams proved capable of continuing without him.
• The Burning Legion produced custom A-class mecha for prospective members including Cruze, Luo, Basak, Graham, and Naluo.
• Visitors from other worlds arrived in the OG World.

Xiao Ran mobilized the Burning Legion’s forces after Zovok and Balmar units appeared in Japan’s Asakusa area, where a powerful armored warrior had already fought Mechanical Bugs. A Crystal Dragon then arrived through a massive energy disturbance, and Xiao Ran ordered the Steel Dragon Squad and other elite pilots to attack it.

• Xiao Ran arrived at White Star and learned that Zovok and Balmar units had appeared in Asakusa, though both groups denied conducting operations on Earth.
• The chief of staff showed Xiao Ran footage of Warrior Luo Ya fighting Mechanical Bugs, and Xiao Ran ordered the area investigated and the forces placed on combat readiness.
• A huge energy fluctuation opened near Asakusa, and a blue-green Crystal Dragon descended in a pillar of light.
• Xiao Ran ordered Cruze, Shirakawa Shuu, Sanger, and the Steel Dragon Squad to engage the dragon, which declared them sacrifices for Dark Brain’s resurrection.

Zengar, Elsam, Cruze, Basak, Graham, and Luo overwhelmed the Crystal Dragon with their upgraded machines and coordinated attacks. The Crystal Dragon remained trapped in the assault as the Steel Dragon Squad watched.

• Zengar used the upgraded Bushin Guren’s greatsword to slam the Crystal Dragon into the ground.
• Cruze considered firing a Reaction Missile but chose not to attack.
• Elsam, Basak, Graham, and Luo charged the Crystal Dragon with their machines.
• The attackers repeatedly launched the Crystal Dragon into the air and smashed it back down with coordinated blows.
• Exeline watched with the Steel Dragon Squad and offered a mock prayer for the battered Crystal Dragon.

The Crystal Dragon surrendered to Cruze’s group after being beaten and was brought to White Star, where Xiao Ran threatened to imprison and study it unless it cooperated. The Crystal Dragon agreed to guard a gate, and Xiao Ran asked why it had come to this world.

• Luo examined pieces of the Crystal Dragon while Basak threatened to keep striking it, and Cruze ordered the others to stop and asked whether it would come with them.
• The Crystal Dragon agreed to follow Cruze’s group, who flew it away as Daitetsu ordered the Steel Dragon Squad to return to their posts and investigate Kisaburo’s laboratory.
• The Crystal Dragon entered a cleared hangar aboard White Star and lay down under escort, wary of provoking its captors.
• Xiao Ran offered the Crystal Dragon a gatekeeping role and threatened to imprison and study it if it refused.
• The Crystal Dragon agreed to guard a gate, and Xiao Ran asked why it had come to this world.

After questioning the Crystal Dragon, Xiao Ran learned why it had come to this world and warned it about the forces arrayed against it. He suspected Zovok had orchestrated the Asakusa attack, but Zovok rejected his proposed military exercise while promising to investigate.

• Xiao Ran learned that the Crystal Dragon had come to destroy Warrior Luo Ya and revive Dark Brain, then warned it that Earth had allied with the Native Species and had powerful allies of its own.
• Xiao Ran ordered Zoe and Yuzes to guard the Crystal Dragon, capture two similar beings if they appeared peacefully, and summon Alphimi to speak with it.
• At White Star Command Post, Xiao Ran concluded Zovok was responsible for the Asakusa attack and ordered a message inviting Zovok to a large military exercise.
• Xiao Ran left for Fleet World and entrusted the Dark Brain matter to Cruze and his group so they could gain combat experience.
• Zovok rejected the military exercise, but said it would investigate the attack on Earth, recognizing Xiao Ran’s proposal as a warning.

As the Crystal Dragon and two captured members of the Dark Brain Legion settled into guarding White Star’s gate, Xiao Ran’s allies continued training and developing their traits. Luo and Nalu mastered powerful new abilities, while the chapter left Basak still training.

• The Crystal Dragon remained terrified of Xiao Ran and complained to the funny fat man and cowardly skeleton about its treatment and experiments on White Star.
• The funny fat man surrendered and joined the Crystal Dragon in guarding the gate, and the cowardly skeleton followed three days later.
• Xiao Ran allowed the three gatekeepers more freedom, while observers reported that they remained obedient and made no attempt to escape.
• Luo mastered Mechanical Control, a trait that let him analyze enemy mechs and identify weaknesses more effectively as his technical knowledge grew.
• Nalu developed a trait that let her anticipate danger and accurately snipe distant targets, including enemies emerging from Teleportation.

Xiao Ran brought Dragon, Fatty, and Skeleton into the Fleet World, then returned to Prometheus and prepared to meet the Overlord Legion. The chapter ended as Xiao Ran and the Overlord Legion’s leader exchanged greetings.

• Xiao Ran brought Dragon, Fatty, and Skeleton from the OG World into the Fleet World, where the Bug Queen and Primal Demon frightened them into abandoning thoughts of reviving Dark Brain.
• After Retention Time ended, Xiao Ran returned to Prometheus and sent the group’s units to Luo for inspection and maintenance.
• Luo told Xiao Ran that meetings with three Legions had been arranged, beginning with the Overlord Legion, which had an S-class Pilot but no Faction Territory.
• Xiao Ran brought Cruze and Luo to the meeting with the Overlord Legion in the Legion Hall, where its leader and a red-haired woman were already waiting.
• The Overlord Legion’s leader put away his book, greeted Xiao Ran, and exchanged a gesture of respect with him.

Xiao Ran, Cruze, and Luo met with the Overlord Legion’s leaders, Naza and Fardes, to discuss future cooperation. They exchanged information about their legions, with the Burning Legion revealing its pilots, territory, and technology.

• Fardes introduced himself as an A-Class Pilot and deputy commander of the Overlord Legion, then identified Naza as its S-class Legion Leader.
• Naza greeted Xiao Ran, Cruze, and Luo bluntly, criticizing Xiao Ran and Cruze while complimenting Luo.
• Xiao Ran responded warmly to Naza’s directness and suggested they sit down to talk.
• Naza described the Overlord Legion’s eleven elite pilots and its ability to acquire warships and units despite lacking a Faction Territory.
• Xiao Ran revealed that the Burning Legion had twenty A-Class Pilots, was recruiting, and possessed a Faction Territory and extensive technology.

Xiao Ran revealed the Burning Legion’s strength to Naza, prompting Fardes to explain the Overlord Legion’s history and communal structure. The chapter left Xiao Ran understanding that the Overlord Legion’s growth was limited by its lack of stable income and a Faction Territory.

• Xiao Ran told Naza that the Burning Legion had twenty A-Class Pilots and a Faction Territory, making Naza take him more seriously.
• Naza praised the Burning Legion’s strength, and Xiao Ran said its members had built that strength through their own efforts.
• Fardes explained that Naza had founded the Overlord Legion after leaving her former legion and becoming an S-Class Pilot.
• Fardes described the Overlord Legion’s ten A-Class Pilots, sixty-four B-Class Pilots, two Technicians, and three warships, along with its practice of pooling and sharing resources.
• Xiao Ran pointed out that the Overlord Legion relied on mission rewards and lacked stable income, while Fardes said recruiting more members without a Faction Territory could cause the legion to collapse.

Xiao Ran questioned Fardes and Naza about the Overlord Legion’s value and its need for a partnership, while revealing the Burning Legion’s extensive resources. He learned that Naza had started a Legion War and sought warships and technical support, leaving Xiao Ran to consider an alliance with the Overlord Legion at stake.

• Xiao Ran described the Burning Legion’s generous supplies and asked Fardes what the Overlord Legion could offer, what it wanted, and what enemies it faced.
• Fardes said his legion hoped to form a strategic alliance and could share mission-acquired technology, but lacked a Faction Territory and other notable assets.
• Naza offered access to the Overlord Legion’s Warehouse and her guidance on advancing A-Class Pilots to S-class, while Cruze hinted that the legion faced serious trouble.
• Naza asked for warships and mech technical support, with payment delayed until after another mission, and Xiao Ran asked what had put the legion under pressure.
• Naza revealed that she had initiated a Legion War; victory would bring rewards, but defeat would make the Overlord Legion disappear from Prometheus forever.

Xiao Ran agreed to provide Naza’s Overlord Legion with warships and technical support in exchange for equivalent value. After Fardes explained the difference between Full-scale and Normal Legion Wars, Xiao Ran, Luo, and Cruze realized the Burning Legion could bring overwhelming territorial combat power into a war.

• Xiao Ran agreed to supply Naza’s Overlord Legion with warships and technical support, with Luo coordinating its unit requirements.
• Naza agreed to open the Overlord Legion’s Warehouse to the Burning Legion after the units had been delivered.
• Fardes explained that Full-scale Legion Wars were decisive battles fought during Special Missions, while Normal Legion Wars were smaller conflicts that required advance agreement.
• Fardes said territorial forces could contribute Legion Combat Power Index in Legion Wars, while territory-less legions such as the Overlord Legion had none to bring.
• Xiao Ran, Luo, and Cruze laughed after recognizing that the Burning Legion could draw on immense combat power from its Faction Territories.

Xiao Ran learned that the Overlord Legion had been forced into a Legion War against a much larger former ally and offered to help after identifying the enemy territory as Gundam X. He agreed to consider joining as an ally on the condition that Naza and Fardes follow his orders whenever he makes a specific request.

• Fardes explained that Legion Wars could involve multiple legions and that refusing a challenge required the targeted legion to pay compensation.
• Xiao Ran and Cruze inferred that the Overlord Legion had refused a Full-scale Legion War and declared a normal-scale war in response.
• Naza offered the Burning Legion the chance to join as allied reinforcements, who could withdraw from the mission if they encountered danger.
• Fardes described the enemy legion's forces, Newtypes, and territory, while Naza revealed she had once belonged to that legion.
• Xiao Ran recognized the enemy territory as Gundam X and agreed that the Burning Legion could take part if the Overlord Legion followed his specific orders.

Xiao Ran and Cruze planned how to cooperate with the Overlord Legion, while Xiao Ran also considered the value of its warehouse and the chance to investigate Faction Territory affiliations. Over three days, the Burning Legion established preliminary ties with the Leap and Heavy Shield Legions, with the latter buying a New Macross Class; the Overlord Legion remained its closest prospective partner.

• Xiao Ran and Cruze agreed that the Overlord Legion would probably accept their terms and planned to join it in the next Legion Wars mission using the Burning Legion.
• Xiao Ran said El-Elf might change the original plan, while Renard and Luo prepared to receive the Overlord Legion's units and learn the Pilots' needs.
• Xiao Ran met Ai Wu of the Leap Legion and Wism and Koruxi of the Heavy Shield Legion, exchanging basic information and establishing preliminary communication with both Legions.
• The Heavy Shield Legion spent twenty-one million Merit Points to buy a New Macross Class from Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran learned more about Prometheus’s powerful legions and established trade terms with the Overlord, Leap, and Heavy Shield Legions. He then sparred with Naza and was defeated in five minutes, giving him his first direct measure of an S-class Pilot’s strength.

• Xiao Ran learned that several legions possessed Faction Territories and that at least three S-class Pilots existed, while the Overlord Legion stood out as especially bizarre.
• Xiao Ran sent confidentiality agreements and different specialty-goods catalogs to the Overlord, Leap, and Heavy Shield Legions, and all three agreed to the terms.
• Xiao Ran offered the Overlord Legion better goods and prices because he planned to turn it into the Burning Legion’s enforcer, shield, and sparring partner.
• Xiao Ran brought Naza to the training ground and sparred with her before the others.
• Naza defeated Xiao Ran in five minutes, showing him the gap between an A-class Pilot and an S-class Pilot while demonstrating that Xiao Ran was still capable of putting up a fight.

Xiao Ran faced Naza in a second training battle after his allies assessed how decisively she had outmatched him. He activated his full power and launched a coordinated assault, but Naza calmly summoned a shield and sword as the attacks closed in.

• Graham told Cruze that Naza could defeat him in minutes and explained how her foresight had let her evade Xiao Ran’s attacks.
• Cruze and Graham discussed Naza’s unusual abilities and waited for her to explain them.
• Xiao Ran recalled how Naza had evaded his perception and struck a vital point during their first battle.
• Xiao Ran entered his Innovator state, activated Quantum Assimilation, and charged at Naza with Daybreak.
• Xiao Ran’s GN Dragoons, four small units, and close-range strike converged on Naza’s mecha, but she remained composed and drew a Kite Shield and golden longsword.

Xiao Ran struggled to land a hit on Naza, whose S-class Knight Mobile Suit countered his attacks with shields, afterimages, and a Sword Whip. Naza explained that her machine’s distortion field and her ability to sense aura let her anticipate his movements, leaving Xiao Ran without an opening as the duel continued.

• Xiao Ran’s chest cannon attack missed when Naza used her machine’s afterimages to evade it.
• Xiao Ran quantized away from Naza’s counterattack, but her circling Golden Sword guarded against his teleportation attacks.
• Naza’s Sword Whip struck toward Xiao Ran as he appeared above her, forcing him to quantize away before he could attack.
• Xiao Ran admitted he could find no opening, and Naza told him that her S-class machine’s distortion field could manipulate space and conceal weapons and shields.
• Naza explained that she sensed Xiao Ran’s aura to predict where he would appear, and warned that his perception could not reliably detect her.