The car Xiao Ran rode in was not particularly conspicuous. It was a ceremonial vehicle used for the wedding, able to enter the ceremony venue without obstruction while avoiding notice. Quite a few identical vehicles were parked neatly outside the venue.
By the time Xiao Ran arrived, Cagalli had probably only just left the Ceran Family residence, while the Archangel had likely only just departed the harbor. Xiao Ran had indeed arrived somewhat early. But as he watched the core figures of Orb's power and upper echelon of its economy enter the wedding venue—along with people in Earth Force uniforms and all manner of suits—a cold smile appeared on his face.
These people would never have imagined that what was supposed to be the day Cagalli changed her fate, the day the Ceran Family maneuvered their way into controlling Orb's destiny, would turn into something entirely different. They had all set the stage for Xiao Ran. All he had to do was step onto it at the critical moment and completely overturn the Ceran Family's plan.
Cagalli would leave Orb, but the Ceran Family would no longer gain control over Orb's power. Those lackeys who had attached themselves to the Ceran Family would no longer enjoy their current splendor. All of them, Ceran Family included, would soon become Xiao Ran's prisoners. Power, money, everything would leave them forever. And those Earth Force people who perhaps thought victory was assured would likewise never expect that once they came here, they might never be able to leave again.
Xiao Ran remained seated in the car and did not choose to head to the wedding venue just yet. Harvey was driving in the front, while Sman sat in the passenger seat. Apart from Xiao Ran, who kept his head propped on one hand