Once astonishing things became routine, it was hard for them to feel surprised anymore. Xiao Ran producing another Territory Card did not seem all that unexpected; it had practically become standard procedure for Xiao Ran and the Burning Legion. What truly occupied everyone's minds was no longer whether they had gained another Territory Card, but what sins Xiao Ran had committed in that world this time.
Cruze was the first to have that thought, but this was clearly not the right occasion to discuss it. After smiling leisurely, Cruze kept his mouth shut. Setting that matter aside, he was very interested in the special thing Xiao Ran had mentioned. But since Xiao Ran was not saying anything, Cruze did not feel the need to get an answer that very minute. They already had the Territory Card, and at most, they would have their answer within a day or two. Sometimes, having something to look forward to was an interesting experience in itself.
No one discussed anything too deeply afterward. They chatted casually for a while before dispersing on the spot. Having just returned from a Mission World, this should have been a time for proper rest and relaxation. By Burning Legion custom, the first day after a mission was a collective day off anyway. Everyone had their own matters to deal with, and they had only gathered here to check on Xiao Ran's condition. Now that they saw he was fine and seemed to have made quite a harvest, they were reassured. The "unrelated" people left, while those who ought to remain naturally had no intention of leaving. In the end, only Xiao Ran's family remained in the Presidential Palace.
Renard was the last to rise. Xiao Ran could tell that something seemed to be on the man's mind, so