Hearing Lockon's words, Xiao Ran merely smiled without explaining or defending himself. Compared to the other four Celestial Being pilots, his life was indeed more high-profile and far more comfortable.
"I really envy your life." Lockon slipped his left hand into his pocket and sighed softly. "But you got here a little early."
Wang Liu Mei gave a sweet smile and took a small storage device from her pocket, waving it lightly. "I brought a mission."
"Heh." Lockon chuckled, catching the small storage device Wang Liu Mei tossed over. He turned to look at Setsuna behind him, then at Xiao Ran. "Want to find somewhere to take a look?"
Xiao Ran nodded, carrying Haro as he followed behind Lockon. Together with Setsuna and the other two, they headed to one of the mobile suit hangars. After reviewing the mission there, they sent it to the three Gundams.
Lockon checked the mission start time, then nodded to Xiao Ran and Setsuna. "It's about time. Get ready, and we'll head out to rendezvous with Tieria and the others."
"Understood." Setsuna answered calmly before turning and leaving. Xiao Ran nodded as well. "No problem."
After leaving the Arios Gundam hangar, Xiao Ran walked over to Sheryl, who was waiting nearby. "I'll be piloting Gundam Kyrios directly back to the Ptolemaios base afterward. Once I leave, you don't need to wait for me."
"Mm, be careful." Sheryl gently embraced Xiao Ran. After enjoying the warmth for two minutes, she let go and smiled at him. "Don't let your guard down. Remember, I'm still waiting for you."
"Don't worry." Xiao Ran stroked Sheryl's long hair and lightly kissed her forehead. After giving her a small smile, he carried the golden Haro into the Gundam Kyrios hangar.
Sheryl remained where she was until Xiao Ran vanished