The others' movements
After Xiao Ran and the others left the Variable Fighters they had been piloting, it took them quite some time to find their first populated area—a modest coastal town. It could not compare to the bustle of a true seaside city, but it was still crowded with people. Now that the world as a whole was moving toward peace and all slaughter had been hidden beneath the surface, such a coastal town had become a pleasant destination for many tourists seeking leisure and relaxation, leaving it fairly lively.
Before entering the town, Xiao Ran, Sheryl, El-Elf, Cruze, Graham, Luo, and the eleven members of W Team split into three groups. Xiao Ran, Sheryl, and Graham—three people who might once have drawn special attention in this world—formed one team. The five-person W Team, who had appeared during the previous mission only to swiftly vanish without a trace, formed another. The remaining team consisted of Cruze, Luo, and El-Elf, who had come to this world for the first time.
There was no need to think too hard about it. In this world, Celestial Being and Ribbons, both with terrifying intelligence networks, would certainly discover Xiao Ran the instant he truly showed himself. To Ribbons, Xiao Ran would always be the person who posed the greatest threat to him. Given Sheryl's fame in this world back then, even after being absent for so long, she would still attract attention. As for Graham, Celestial Being and Ribbons both knew full well that he was Xiao Ran's best sidekick.
Since all three had vanished at the same time, the discovery of any one of them would mean the other two had appeared as well. Thus, Xiao Ran's division of the teams was also intended to hide W Team, as well as El-Elf,