Xiao Ran had merely set the preparations and progress for what came next in motion. Naturally, others would handle the execution. All he needed to do was keep an eye on and control the development of the situation and the direction of the investigation. Any intelligence or information uncovered would usually be processed first, with only the key points extracted and reported directly to him. As such, Xiao Ran himself did not have much to deal with.
Every day, he either relaxed and had fun with the ladies or held his daughter and fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. As for Cruze and the others, after spending several days enjoying themselves on Laguna Planet, they scattered off the planet in a rush. Only three New Macross Class vessels remained behind, while all the new Small Macross-class ships they had brought with them were taken away by those fellows.
Even with only three New MACROSS-class Battleships stationed on Laguna Planet, there were still enormous and powerful combat forces both inside and outside them. The Steel Dragon Squad was stationed aboard one of the New Macross Class vessels, taking turns each day between resting and guard duty.
The environment and scenery on Laguna Planet truly were excellent, but if they had come solely to travel and could only remain in this city of Ragna, then after staying for a while, the novelty gradually began to fade. However, Sheryl had not finished her work yet, so even if they wanted to move on to the next destination, they would have to wait a while longer.
On Sheryl's side, as she came into contact with Valkyrie more and more, the relationship between the two sides steadily improved under interactions in which both had their own motives to some extent. They had not become intimate