"Jump complete. Ptolemaios reports all systems normal. VILLKISS normal. Flame Dragon normal. Begin gathering information from the Outside World and comparing coordinates to determine our current location."
"All departments aboard report normal. All personnel are safe."
"Information processing complete. That's right, this is D Area, near Yajenar! This is the Western Calendar World! We've finally returned to our own world!"
Xiao Ran sat calmly on the Nadeshiko's bridge. Looking at the several excited, joyful faces around him, he gave a slight nod before turning to Akihito Tenkawa, who had just removed something resembling a helmet. "You've worked hard. Although the dragons' help means we no longer need you to guide us, this test had to be carried out if we're to find a way to travel between worlds without relying on others in the future."
Akihito Tenkawa nodded gently. Looking out at the sea and sky beyond the bridge, a trace of sorrow appeared in his eyes. "For the sake of protecting the three worlds, a little hardship is nothing."
Ruri Hoshino secretly glanced at Xiao Ran and Akihito Tenkawa, then immediately gave the people on the bridge a loud order. "Set course for Yajenar. Contact Commander Jill in Yajenar and warn her that AmbriO may launch an attack on Yajenar at any time."
"Yes."
"That isn't enough." Xiao Ran rose from his seat and looked at Ruri Hoshino. "Have Yajenar contact Orb. Tell Mina that Orb is to enter full combat readiness from this moment onward and assemble its forces to advance into D Area upon my command. Notify PLANT and have Lacus enter emergency status as well. Contact Admiral Mikoto and Brigadier General Kati Manikin. I want every force under their command placed on emergency status."
Ruri Hoshino looked at Xiao Ran in shock. "Sir, what are you