And those who would truly remain behind were not just Xiao Ran's squad. Everyone on the Frontier would remain as well. In particular, Mile. Yashu would undergo long-term, systematic combat training in this world. In any case, as Monica's follower, Monica certainly could not afford Mile. Yashu's enhancement costs, so Xiao Ran simply charged all of Mile. Yashu's expenses to the Legion. Since that was already the case, he might as well be generous and leave both teams behind.
As for the expenditure of Merit Points, once the New Macross Class arrived and the two worlds stabilized, they could earn it all back by selling some units, weapons, and the like.
It was half an hour later when the fleet arrived. During that time, Moses had taken the opportunity to return to the Prometheus and bring Luo back, putting him in charge of the Technicians who had spent a week undergoing confidential training under Billy and Moses in Luo's absence.
Aside from fifteen warships fully loaded with Defense Force soldiers, pilots, and carrier-based aircraft, there was one ship dedicated to transporting personnel and four collection ships carrying equipment. The fleet of twenty vessels would soon pass through the portal and head for the Original Federation.
As for personnel, aside from the Technicians, soldiers, pilots, and selected managerial personnel from both the military and government, Catherine would also travel to the Original Federation for a visit. Ozma, Captain Jeffrey, and all of Skull Squadron were included as well. There were also several core personnel from the Fleet, such as Former President Glass and Defense Force Commander Brigadier General Perry.
Monica and the others, along with Mile. Yashu and the others who had been promoted into the four-person bridge team, would remain behind. There would not be much use for them even