No matter how he analyzed it, Xiao Ran ultimately decided to first seize a certain degree of initiative for himself. As long as he grasped the core of this mission, he might not become invincible, but he would at least gain far more freedom of action in what followed.
Xiao Ran even suspected that World of C might be the core of this world. If he could obtain control over that "thing," the benefits would certainly be enormous. But the most important thing now was to determine whether the plot had begun. If it had not, Xiao Ran could take C.C. into his grasp without any reservations. Besides, Xiao Ran had another, even greater advantage: none of the legions knew he existed. This Special Mission interloper had not joined in the name of any legion—he was a genuine lone wolf. The mission-start notifications would never mention him. This hidden advantage could likewise bring Xiao Ran many benefits. Whether he could truly make waves in the end would depend on this as well.
After only a brief period of analysis and thought, a rough plan had already taken shape in Xiao Ran's mind.
Xiao Ran did not remain long at the place where Prometheus had dropped them off. He hurriedly left the dilapidated building in the outskirts with Saki Maski. Although the area looked like ruins, quite a number of people still lived there. Once they emerged from the building, they could see Area 11 residents everywhere, scavenging scrap beneath the blazing sun as they rebuilt the city.
They hurried toward the city, and at Xiao Ran and Saki Maski's speed, it did not take long for them to leave the outskirts and enter the city's central district. Along the way, Xiao Ran connected his Personal Terminal to this world's network.