Xiao Ran, having completely handed over his authority, rarely felt this relaxed. He completely ignored Cagalli's repeated attempts to block his door and leisurely spent his final days in this world, taking Sheryl around to see the sights. At last, it was time to leave. After saying goodbye to the people at the Scrap Dealer, Luo met up with Xiao Ran in Orb. Though Xiao Ran had been vague about it, Luo still decided to go with him and take a look at that so-called place.
In Luo's view, it was not as though they could not return. At worst, it would only take some time. There was no harm in going to have a look, and helping a friend in need was only natural to Luo. He entrusted the people at the Scrap Dealer to Murrue Ramius's care. Naturally, they would also receive Orb's protection.
Although Xiao Ran had handed over control of the military, that did not mean he had lost all influence over it. In fact, in the hearts of the mid- and high-ranking officers, Bargyll had already become Xiao Ran's representative. A consensus had formed that any reports should be made to Bargyll, and they had voluntarily regarded her as the leader of Xiao Ran's faction. This caused Bargyll's influence within the military to increase countless times over.
As for Mu, she did not remain in the military like Bargyll. Instead, she lived together with Andrew the Tiger, Kira, Lacus, and the others. Her days were easy and free. Miriallia also left the military and joined a news agency, beginning a journey around the world to document the wounds the war had inflicted upon humanity.
On a remote island in Orb, inside a large, luxuriously decorated mansion with complete facilities, Xiao Ran, Sheryl, Mwu, Luo, Cruze,