In the end, Xiao Ran personally piloted his unit back to the Burning Legion. Luo, Athrun, Kira, Graham, Basak, and Nalu returned to the Burning Legion alongside him as well. However, their six units kept Darkness Sky firmly surrounded, making it clear that they were escorting and protecting Xiao Ran on his way back.
After the seven of them entered the Burning Legion, scouting teams and patrol units flew out from the Burning Legion and the many nearby warships. The unusual disturbance caused by the previous live-combat test had prompted them to inspect and patrol the surrounding area.
After Xiao Ran climbed down from Darkness Sky's cockpit in the usual manner, the few who had exited their units before him saw the slight pallor on his face. That made them realize just how much the incredible attack he had used earlier had drained him.
When Kira moved to support him, Xiao Ran merely smiled and shook his head. "The mental exhaustion is a little severe, but not enough that I can't walk. Don't worry, I'm fine."
As he spoke, Xiao Ran looked up at the others. "Come on. I want to hear what you thought of that test just now, and I also want to hear your opinions on my new unit."
Everyone nodded and followed Xiao Ran into a small lounge aboard the Burning Legion. The seven of them sat in a circle, and Basak was the first to speak with a grumble. "I don't have any opinion. The test ended before it had even gone on for long. What could I possibly think?"
Xiao Ran rolled his eyes and shook his head helplessly. "This isn't the training room in Prometheus. What kind of test were you expecting? Think about the gap between us now. If we seriously tested