Chapter 897
After learning of Xiao Ran's intentions and how highly he regarded Setsuna, everyone aboard the Ptolemaios felt as though they had committed an unforgivable mistake. The atmosphere on the bridge grew somewhat silent.
Everyone looked at one another. Lockon, who was still alive and well, scratched his head and suddenly said, "How about we turn back now, or wait here for them to come to us?"
No one answered Lockon immediately. Instead, they all turned their eyes toward Setsuna. Setsuna had now become the core of the group. In Xiao Ran's words, he had become the key to whether this world could achieve peace. They all understood that nothing could happen to Setsuna at this point. Yet contact with the ELS was unavoidable, so the final decision had to be made by Setsuna, the most crucial person among them.
Xiao Ran had made it very clear: Setsuna still needed to mature and become more aware. That was not something he could gain by hiding behind everyone else. No matter what Setsuna chose to do now, in order to help him gain that awareness and become more mature, they were willing to risk their lives to stand with him.
Feeling everyone's eyes on him, Setsuna suppressed the emotional turmoil stirred by Xiao Ran's words. He raised his head, determination flashing in his eyes. "I want to make real contact with the ELS. No matter what he says, I want to try communicating with them."
"Then that's settled." Miss Huang nodded, clapping her hands to draw everyone's attention. "Since Setsuna has decided to make contact with the ELS personally, we'll continue this mission. We'll make contact first, as long as it is safe and does not affect the rear. That will also give us more information about the ELS and