Within the Brishigaman Cluster, the so-called Ruins usually referred to structures left behind by the previous Proto Civilization. However, under a particular definition, Ruins could also refer to the so-called holy sites found on the planets inhabited by the various races of the Brishigaman Cluster. Windermere had once possessed one such holy site.
The reason for using the word "once" was that the New Unified had dug up their ancestors' graves and completely destroyed Windermere's holy site, erasing it forever. This was also the key reason Windermere so deeply hated and resented the New Unified.
Besides that, the term Ruins carried another meaning as well. They were also relics left behind by the previous Proto Civilization, but they were neither buildings nor holy sites. According to legend, they were certain scientific creations hidden across various planets. Kane had always had everyone searching for such Ruins, and after such a long and arduous search, they had finally obtained some direct clues.
However, at the same time Kane received leads regarding the Ruins, Captain Ernest of Gaius arrived before Xiao Ran with a message from Gaius headquarters. Apart from delivering Gaius headquarters' reply to Xiao Ran, Ernest had other purposes for coming as well.
Looking at Ernest, who had been brought in by Saki and was now seated before him, having delivered Gaius's reply with a solemn expression, Xiao Ran smiled amicably. "Captain Ernest, so Gaius is willing to accept our invitation to acquisition negotiations, but only if I personally make a trip to Earth."
"Yes." Ernest nodded. The answer he had brought from Gaius was precisely that. They could accept Xiao Ran's acquisition of Gaius, but they hoped Xiao Ran would personally travel to Earth.
Earth's situation was complicated. It was clearly only a single planet, yet in reality, it was