When Xiao Ran received the notification, he had actually guessed that someone had come looking for him. He had only guessed that it would be Bicchy, not that there would be another person as well. The only one who could have brought him a gift was that team of participants who had voluntarily withdrawn from the mission—the person he had communicated with.
Although Xiao Ran did not consider the other party's voluntary withdrawal much of a gift, and blasting the Federation capital building away with a single shot had caused some problems, he still had to acknowledge the gesture.
He left the Fleet Territory and returned to Prometheus, then arrived at the Burning Legion's shop, its storefront inconspicuous among countless others.
The moment he entered, he saw the cat-eared girl receptionist sitting listlessly behind the counter, while the other two sat on opposite sides, clearly keeping their distance from each other.
The cute cat-eared girl's eyes lit up when she saw Xiao Ran, and she hurriedly stood. "Legion Leader, you're here."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded at the cat-eared girl, then looked toward the two men who had risen at the same time. One wore a delighted expression, while the other looked astonished—astonished because he had heard what the cat-eared girl called him.
"Legion Leader? The Burning Legion's Legion Leader!?"
The surprise had not even had time to remain on his face for long before Xiao Ran had already reached the middle of the shop. Smiling, he nodded at them. "Bicchy, I thought you would contact me once you returned."
Bicchy revealed a somewhat embarrassed smile. "Sorry, Legion Leader Xiao Ran. There were some matters that needed handling."
Xiao Ran nodded and looked at the other man. He appeared to be around thirty, possessing both the youthfulness of his age