At that moment, Bargyll picked up the communicator at hand. After listening, she instantly revealed a stunned expression, then blankly looked at everyone connected on the screen.
"What is it?" Mwu asked doubtfully as she looked at Bargyll's expression.
"The search team found something inside this satellite earlier." Bargyll sighed. "We should talk after meeting up. It concerns Kira and Cagalli."
"Me?" Cagalli aboard the Kusanagi froze for a moment, then her entire body stiffened as she fell silent. Kisaka, who perhaps knew something, patted Cagalli on the shoulder and gently nodded.
Mwu was also stunned for a moment before nodding. "In that case, gather aboard the Archangel."
Just as Mwu finished speaking, Xiao Ran emerged from the elevator leading into the Archangel's bridge. Looking at Mwu and the figures on the screen, he spoke directly. "I do know something about this. That's right, Cagalli and Kira do have a connection. We'll discuss the specifics after you arrive. Bargyll, remember to arrange the patrol personnel. Everyone is to remain at second battle readiness. Since the Earth Force has deployed machines equipped with nuclear power, their next attack may involve launching nuclear missiles directly at us. Also, prepare to abandon this place and move elsewhere at any time."
Bargyll stood and gave Xiao Ran a military salute. "Understood."
Once all communications were disconnected, it meant that the people from the other warships were preparing to head for the Archangel. Mwu looked at Xiao Ran in confusion. "You said Kira and Cagalli are related? What do you mean?"
Mwu's question made everyone aboard the Archangel prick up their ears, trying to hear something about Kira from Xiao Ran.
"Strictly speaking, they should be brother and sister, but there are some matters involved that are hard to explain." Xiao Ran smiled and did