Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran visits the Legion Zone for the first time, expecting a serious and tense environment, but finds it more casual and administrative.
• He sits at an empty table and meets Winnie, a cat-eared girl with mismatched eyes, who is a liaison officer for legion establishment.
• Xiao Ran decides to establish his legion and inquires about the skills Winnie can offer as a liaison officer.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: Realizes the unexpected casual atmosphere of the Legion Zone and understands the role of liaison officers as legion mascots.
• Winnie: Introduces herself and explains the benefits and limitations of her five legion skills.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected nature of the Legion Zone, contrasting with Xiao Ran's expectations.
• The role of liaison officers as legion mascots, offering unique skills to enhance legions.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Winnie: They interact professionally, with Winnie providing information about her skills and Xiao Ran considering them for his legion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran decides to establish the Legion in Prometheus.
• Winnie teleports Xiao Ran to a private room for the Legion establishment process.
• Xiao Ran chooses a standard-sized Legion base for one million Merit Points.
• He names the Legion "Burning" and designs an emblem inspired by World of Warcraft.
• Xiao Ran selects two skills, Dark Vision and Restoration, for the Legion.
• The Legion is successfully established, with Xiao Ran as the Major and Leader.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates decisiveness in establishing the Legion and shows creativity in designing the emblem.
• Winnie exhibits professionalism and efficiency in guiding Xiao Ran through the Legion establishment process.

Significant Themes

• Authority and responsibility: Xiao Ran gains absolute authority within the Legion but also understands the need for balance to develop it successfully.
• Decision-making: Xiao Ran makes several crucial decisions, such as choosing the base size, naming the Legion, and designing the emblem.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran interacts with Winnie, who assists him in establishing the Legion and provides guidance throughout the process.
• Xiao Ran's thoughts and decisions are presented in first-person perspective, showcasing his internal dialogue and thought processes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Winnie becomes the official liaison officer for the Burning Legion.
• Xiao Ran learns about the Legion's Merit Points income, supplies, and newcomer missions.
• Xiao Ran is stunned by the revelation that he can recommend ten people from his planet to join newcomer missions and send five Legion members to participate.

Character Developments

• Winnie demonstrates her knowledge and understanding of Legion rules and operations.
• Xiao Ran shows caution and long-term planning regarding recommending Earthlings to join Prometheus.

Significant Themes

• The importance of collective effort in building a Legion.
• The potential impact of Earthlings joining Prometheus and Xiao Ran's Legion.
• The balance between contribution and reward in a Legion.

Character Interactions

• Winnie provides detailed information and advice to Xiao Ran about the Legion.
• Xiao Ran listens attentively and asks no questions, indicating his trust in Winnie's expertise.
• Xiao Ran's thoughts reveal his concern and caution about recommending Earthlings, showing his protective instincts towards his home planet and those around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran learns about the Legion's authority to recommend newcomers, which can significantly boost the Legion's strength.
• Xiao Ran decides to discuss this matter with Cruze.
• Xiao Ran asks Winnie about exclusive territories and reveals he possesses one.
• Winnie helps Xiao Ran integrate his exclusive territory into the Burning Legion.
• Xiao Ran receives a series of prompts detailing the benefits and permissions of having an Exclusive Faction.
• Winnie shares additional notes on managing the Exclusive Faction.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran shows strategic thinking and long-term planning by considering the newcomer recommendation authority and the benefits of an Exclusive Faction.
• Winnie demonstrates professionalism and knowledge about the Legion's systems and rules.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The chapter explores the power dynamics within the Legion system, with Xiao Ran gaining more influence through the newcomer recommendation authority and the Exclusive Faction.
• Resource Management: The theme of managing resources, both human (newcomers) and material (Exclusive Faction), is prominent in this chapter.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Winnie have a professional and informative interaction, with Winnie guiding Xiao Ran through the Legion's systems and Xiao Ran sharing his plans and questions with Winnie.
• Xiao Ran's decision to discuss newcomer recommendations with Cruze hints at their growing partnership and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran learns that being restricted to the 25th Fleet faction in future worlds isn't necessarily bad, as it's a protagonist faction with high authority.
• He's relieved that A-LAWS, his previous anti-protagonist faction, isn't an exclusive faction.
• Xiao Ran can recommend ten characters from his exclusive faction territory to join the Legion directly as Participants, not Followers.
• He understands the benefits of having an exclusive faction for the Legion, including unlimited materials and direct deployment of troops.
• Xiao Ran decides to develop the Legion base in Prometheus and hatches the Vajra Mother Core there.
• He establishes the Burning Legion and adds his team members as official Legion members.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: Realizes the benefits of having an exclusive faction and decides to develop the Legion seriously.
• Winnie: Explains the rules and benefits of having an exclusive faction and the Legion base to Xiao Ran.
• Cruze: Offers advice on formulating rules and permission levels for the Burning Legion, emphasizing Xiao Ran's central role.

Significant Themes

• The advantages and disadvantages of being restricted to a specific faction in Prometheus.
• The importance of having an exclusive faction territory for the Legion.
• The necessity of establishing rules and permission levels for the Burning Legion.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Winnie: Winnie explains the rules and benefits of the exclusive faction and the Legion base to Xiao Ran.
• Xiao Ran and Cruze: Cruze advises Xiao Ran on formulating rules and permission levels for the Burning Legion.
• Xiao Ran and his team: Xiao Ran adds his team members as official Legion members and discusses the Legion's future with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran and his team discuss the establishment of rules and the recruitment of new members for their Legion.
• Xiao Ran confirms his position as the sole leader and core of the Burning Legion.
• El-Elf, Basak, and Nalo agree to the proposed rules, with Nalo and Basak each getting five recommendation slots for new recruits.
• Xiao Ran decides to send five people to accompany the new recruits on their first mission.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: Asserts his leadership and ensures his position as the core of the Burning Legion.
• El-Elf: Demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of team dynamics, supporting Xiao Ran's leadership.
• Basak: Shows ambition but ultimately submits to Xiao Ran's leadership, prioritizing his current comfortable position.
• Nalo: Remains loyal to Xiao Ran, following his lead without question.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and leadership within a team.
• The importance of clear rules and structure in maintaining order and preventing internal conflicts.
• The balance between strictness and leniency in rules and the need for hope and progress for team members.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Cruze: Share a tacit understanding, with Cruze supporting Xiao Ran's leadership.
• Xiao Ran and El-Elf: Collaborate on formulating rules and strategies for the Burning Legion.
• Basak and Xiao Ran: Basak initially shows some ambition but ultimately submits to Xiao Ran's leadership.
• Nalo and Xiao Ran: Nalo remains loyal and supportive of Xiao Ran's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran asks Basak to recommend new recruits from his home planet for the Legion.
• Basak agrees without hesitation, confident in his people's combat prowess.
• Nalo expresses concern about her people's adaptability and the team's balance.
• Xiao Ran decides to include five Berserkers and five of Nalo's people, excluding Earthlings.
• Xiao Ran plans to recommend a well-rounded team from his own faction for the Legion.
• Xiao Ran and the team visit the empty Prometheus base, with Xiao Ran emphasizing the need for Merit Points to build and strengthen the Legion.

Character Developments

• Basak demonstrates confidence in his people's abilities but underestimates the need for balance in the team.
• Nalo shows caution and concern for her people's integration and the team's dynamics.
• Xiao Ran exhibits strategic thinking, considering the team's balance and long-term development.
• Luo takes responsibility for securing Merit Points to support the Legion's growth.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance and diversity within a team.
• The need for effort and hard work to achieve rewards and success.
• The challenges of building and managing a team, including financial aspects.

Character Interactions

• Basak and Nalo have differing views on the suitability of their people for the Legion, leading to a balanced decision by Xiao Ran.
• Xiao Ran and Luo discuss the financial needs of the Legion, with Luo volunteering to secure Merit Points.
• The team visits the Prometheus base together, sharing their excitement and commitment to the Legion's growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran returns to the 25th Fleet after a month-long absence.
• He finds that his absence wasn't widely noticed due to the cover provided by former President Glass and First Aide Catherine.
• Xiao Ran immediately starts working on delayed matters, while others explore the fleet and Earth.
• He decides to share Prometheus's existence and benefits with the fleet's influential figures to ensure its healthy development.
• The fleet's assets are transferred to Xiao Ran's control, solidifying his power.
• The fleet announces plans to establish trade zones and fleets, offering unique, valuable items from Prometheus.
• Luo builds a peak C+ class mecha and sells it for a significant profit.
• Xiao Ran sells a fully functional MACROSS-class battleship to Old Luo for a high price, revealing the value of reusable space jump systems.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by sharing Prometheus's existence and planning for the fleet's development.
• Luo showcases his technical prowess by building a high-class mecha and earning Merit Points.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Xiao Ran's absolute power over the fleet is solidified.
• Resource management: The fleet's resources are redirected to support the Burning Legion and its participants.
• Trade and cooperation: The fleet establishes trade zones and fleets to cooperate with other fleets.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran interacts with former President Glass, Catherine, Moses, Billy, Sheryl, Mwu, El-Elf, Basak, Saki Maski, Bobby, Nalo, Zechs, and Angelo.
• Luo interacts with Old Luo during the mecha sale.
• Xiao Ran and Luo both contribute to the fleet's development and the Legion's support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran earns a staggering nineteen million Merit Points from selling a warship, becoming an instant tycoon.
• He plans to use these Merit Points to strengthen his team, build production lines, and upgrade the Legion's base.
• Xiao Ran and his team strengthen their attributes and train extensively before the mission.
• Xiao Ran selects a team to enter the novice world to receive new members, while the main team tackles the mission.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: Shows strategic planning and responsibility in managing the Legion's resources.
• Zechs: Realizes the impact of attribute enhancements on mecha piloting and the gap between B-class and C-class Pilots.
• El-Elf, Saki Maski, and Zechs: Experience attribute enhancements and adapt to their new bodies.

Significant Themes

• Resource management and investment for Legion growth.
• The impact of attribute enhancements on mecha piloting and combat effectiveness.
• Team building and trust through training and shared experiences.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran interacts with Luo to manage resources and build mecha.
• The team trains together to improve synchronization and combat skills.
• Xiao Ran selects a team to enter the novice world, demonstrating trust in their abilities.
• Cruze and Xiao Ran discuss plans in private, hinting at strategic decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the rules and benefits of joining the Burning Legion, with Xiao Ran as the leader.
• Xiao Ran and nine others (including Mwu, Sheryl, and Basak) embark on a Legion mission, using a new Warship called the Watchman.
• Xiao Ran and four others (El-Elf, Zechs, Saki Maski, and Nalo) enter a new mission world, Gundam 0079, with their attributes and skills suppressed.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran is established as the leader of the Burning Legion, with Cruze designated as his successor.
• Mwu and Sheryl's relationship is acknowledged, and they express concern for each other before the mission.
• Xiao Ran displays care and worry for Sheryl, emphasizing that she should not act alone or go to dangerous places.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Obedience: The rules of the Burning Legion emphasize loyalty to Xiao Ran and the Legion, with restrictions on external behaviors and information disclosure.
• Teamwork and Collectivity: Legion missions require collective effort, with rewards based on individual contributions but shared mission objectives.
• Suppression of Attributes and Skills: The mission world's rules suppress participants' attributes and skills, leveling the playing field and emphasizing the importance of adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran, Mwu, and Sheryl interact, expressing concern and care for each other before the mission.
• Xiao Ran and the four others in the Gundam world discuss their attribute restrictions and the mission's rules.
• Xiao Ran and the others share their experiences and observations, bonding over their shared mission.

• Key Plot Points & Events: The team wakes up in a space colony with no memories of their identities. They find a tracker with ten active signals and decide to rendezvous with them. Xiao Ran recalls the plot of 'Gundam 0079' and realizes they have limited time before a nuclear explosion threatens the satellite. They quickly gather their team members, starting with Ram.
• Character Developments: Xiao Ran demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm leadership. El-Elf shows adaptability and resourcefulness. Saki Maski finds the space colony novel but keeps her composure. Ram shows nervousness but eases upon seeing familiar faces.
• Significant Themes: Identity and belonging, as the team struggles to understand their situation and purpose. The threat of nuclear energy is a recurring theme in the Gundam series and is highlighted here.
• Character Interactions: Xiao Ran and El-Elf work well together, with El-Elf understanding Xiao Ran's unspoken intentions. Xiao Ran reassures Ram and helps her feel at ease. The team dynamic is one of cooperation and mutual support.

Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran and Zechs search for and gather ten newcomers using a tracker.
• The newcomers are from two groups: Olins people (five) and Berserkers (five).
• An alarm sounds, and an evacuation notice is broadcast due to a military operation.
• Xiao Ran's group meets up with El-Elf and the others at a designated meeting point.
• Xiao Ran decides to leave the satellite and seek power on the colonial satellite for their safety.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking.
• Asa, the burly Berserker, shows maturity and understanding of his role in the group.
• Nalo easily identifies and gains the trust of her Olins kin.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and teamwork: Xiao Ran's group works together to gather the newcomers, showcasing their unity and efficiency.
• Trust and communication: The newcomers, despite their initial wariness, trust Xiao Ran's group due to their convincing words and actions.
• Adaptability: Xiao Ran's decision to leave the satellite highlights the group's ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Zechs work together to find and gather the newcomers.
• Xiao Ran interacts with the newcomers, demonstrating understanding and respect for their backgrounds (Olins and Berserkers).
• Asa and Nalo take charge of their respective groups, showing responsibility and initiative.
• Xiao Ran's group reunites, displaying camaraderie and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran's group is on a survival mission in a space colony, aiming to secure the Gundam.
• Xiao Ran considers joining the Zeon or the Federation, but his primary goal is to obtain the Gundam.
• He sees Amuro in a red sports car with a Haro, confirming Amuro's identity.
• Xiao Ran's group follows Amuro to a shelter with massive elevators, believing Amuro will lead them to the Gundam.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in pursuing his goals.
• Amuro is introduced as a seemingly ordinary youth, unaware of his future significance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the importance of obtaining the Gundam.
• Xiao Ran's strategic planning and adaptability in a new world.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran's group follows Amuro, with Xiao Ran subtly ordering Zechs and Nalo to keep an eye on Amuro.
• Xiao Ran, Saki, and El-Elf separate from the group to follow Amuro, while Luca and others scout ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran, El-Elf, and Saki Maski infiltrate the Earth Federation's military base in a satellite to steal Gundams.
• They encounter two Zaku II mechs, one of which destroys a Guncannon transport vehicle.
• Xiao Ran's group drives into the military district, evades Federation soldiers, and enters a hangar leading to a tunnel.
• El-Elf and Saki Maski disembark, with El-Elf engaging Federation soldiers and Saki Maski boarding the RX-78-2 Gundam.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making.
• El-Elf showcases exceptional combat skills and agility, far surpassing his attribute points.
• Saki Maski exhibits rapid recovery abilities and follows Xiao Ran's orders.

Significant Themes

• The power and allure of Gundams, despite their seemingly illogical destruction in the original story.
• The importance of strategy, teamwork, and adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of stealing military secrets and the potential backlash from the Earth Federation.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran, El-Elf, and Saki Maski work together as a team, with Xiao Ran providing strategy, El-Elf engaging enemies, and Saki Maski piloting the Gundam.
• Xiao Ran and Saki Maski have a brief, affectionate moment as she checks on him after the explosion.
• The Earth Federation soldiers and Zaku II pilots react to Xiao Ran's group's intrusion, with the Zaku II pilot initially pausing but ultimately attacking the Guncannon transport.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saki Maski successfully pilots the Original Gundam (Unit 2) without issues.
• Xiao Ran pilots another Gundam (Unit 1), designated RX-78-1, and plans to secure the White Base.
• They find the military zone under attack by two Zeon Zaku IIs, with Federation forces (hundreds of missile launchers and older Guntanks) struggling to defend.
• Xiao Ran and Saki Maski are undecided on how to intervene, as attacking the Federation forces would severely offend them.

Character Developments

• Saki Maski demonstrates C-Class piloting skills and adapts to the Gundam.
• Xiao Ran shows strategic thinking, prioritizing his team's safety, and is willing to offend factions if necessary.

Significant Themes

• The power of mecha and their pilots in combat.
• The consequences of offending major factions (Federation and Zeon).
• The importance of strategic decision-making in complex situations.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Saki Maski coordinate their actions, with Xiao Ran providing guidance and Saki Maski following his instructions.
• Xiao Ran and another Gundam pilot (identity unknown) interact briefly, with the pilot handing Xiao Ran a beam rifle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran decides not to join either Zeon or the Earth Federation due to their unreliability and the risks involved.
• He chooses to observe the conflict between the factions and intervene later.
• Xiao Ran uses his Gundam to lure the Earth Federation forces, while the two Zeon Zakus attack the Federation.
• Xiao Ran's Gundam is 'wounded' and retreats, with the Zakus providing cover.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates strategic planning and cunning, deciding to observe and intervene later in the conflict.
• El-Elf shows skilled piloting, mirroring Xiao Ran's actions and providing support.
• Saki Maski demonstrates loyalty and cooperation, supporting Xiao Ran's actions.

Significant Themes

• Reliability and trustworthiness of factions (Zeon and Earth Federation).
• The importance of self-reliance and personal power.
• Strategic planning and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran, El-Elf, and Saki Maski work together to deceive the Earth Federation and Zeon forces.
• The two Zeon Zaku pilots are confused by Xiao Ran's actions but ultimately provide cover for the retreating Gundams.
• The Earth Federation forces are deceived into attacking the Zeon Zakus, leading to their own losses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran, commanding the Space Pirates, seizes three Gundams from the Earth Federation forces using Gundanium Alloy's durability.
• They encounter two Zeon Zaku IIs in a satellite passage, which Xiao Ran captures and uses as leverage.
• Xiao Ran broadcasts a message to the Zeon warship commanded by Char, offering cooperation and the sale of the seized Gundams.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran demonstrates strategic thinking and cunning, prioritizing his team's survival and independence from major factions.
• El-Elf and Saki Maski show concern and curiosity about Xiao Ran's plans, revealing their trust in his leadership.
• The Zeon pilot displays fear and desperation, choosing to cooperate rather than face certain death.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Xiao Ran seeks to gain power (through mobile suits) to avoid being controlled by major factions (Earth Federation and Zeon).
• Alliances and Cooperation: Xiao Ran explores the possibility of forming an alliance with Char, viewing Zeon as a potential 'friend' against their common enemy, the Earth Federation.
• Survival and Self-Preservation: Xiao Ran's primary goal is to ensure the survival and well-being of his team, leading them to seize mobile suits and seek cooperation with other factions.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and El-Elf: Xiao Ran explains his plans to El-Elf, who questions but ultimately trusts Xiao Ran's judgment.
• Xiao Ran and the Zeon Pilot: Xiao Ran uses the Zeon pilot as a messenger, offering him a chance to survive and deliver a message to Char.
• Xiao Ran and Saki Maski: Saki Maski expresses shock at the high casualty rates of the war, demonstrating her emotional response to the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Ran decides not to rely on any faction, aiming to gather intelligence on both Earth Federation Army and Zeon Army.
• The team plans to turn the situation into an opportunity and create a safe faction for the newcomers to complete their missions.
• Xiao Ran and El-Elf plan to destroy the warship in the satellite (White Base) for use as a temporary base, while Saki Maski is tasked with eliminating two Zeon Zakus.

Character Developments

• El-Elf understands the importance of gathering intelligence to gain an advantage and protect the newcomers.
• Saki Maski shows concern about strengthening Zeon's power through trade but accepts Xiao Ran's strategy.
• Xiao Ran demonstrates his strategic thinking and prioritizes the safety of the newcomers.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence gathering and strategic planning are crucial for survival and success in this world.
• The lack of a bottom line in war leads to extreme threats, emphasizing the need for careful maneuvering.
• The importance of controlling one's own power to protect oneself is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran, El-Elf, and Saki Maski work together, with Xiao Ran leading the strategy and task distribution.
• Saki Maski expresses her concerns, leading to a clarification of Xiao Ran's plans.
• Xiao Ran and El-Elf coordinate to suppress the warship, while Saki Maski handles the Zakus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two Gundams (piloted by Xiao Ran and El-Elf) immobilize the White Base in a spaceport.
• A third Gundam (piloted by Saki Maski) joins them, demonstrating its power by destroying two Zaku IIs.
• Xiao Ran's team suppresses the White Base, but they haven't boarded it yet due to the need for manpower.
• Xiao Ran contacts Nalo, instructing her to bring injured soldiers and civilians to the spaceport.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ran: Confident and cunning, he's ready to take control of the White Base using his trump card.
• Saki Maski: Proves her skills by destroying two Zaku IIs, seeking recognition from Xiao Ran.
• Nalo: Follows Xiao Ran's instructions without questioning, demonstrating her loyalty and simplicity.
• Captain Jeffrey: Shows leadership by organizing a rescue team despite his injuries.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Gundams' superior power over the White Base highlights the theme of power and control.
• Trust and loyalty: Characters follow Xiao Ran's instructions due to their trust in him and his leadership.
• Uncertainty and fear: Civilians face an uncertain future after their homes are destroyed, feeling fear and apprehension.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ran and Saki Maski: Their interaction shows Xiao Ran's praise and Saki Maski's eagerness for recognition.
• Nalo and Captain Jeffrey: They work together to organize a rescue team, demonstrating mutual respect.
• Civilians and rescue workers: The civilians' somber mood contrasts with the rescue workers' determination to save lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Michelle's words about safety cause confusion and fear among the survivors.
• Nalo and Jeffrey lead a group of nearly 1,000 people to the spaceport, seeking refuge on the White Base.
• The White Base crew faces a dilemma: open the doors and risk infiltration, or ignore the refugees and risk public backlash.
• Xiao Ran communicates with the White Base, revealing he knew about Project V and the Gundams' designation.

Character Developments

• Nalo and Jeffrey demonstrate leadership and concern for the survivors.
• Bright Noa shows maturity and calmness in a difficult situation.
• Xiao Ran reveals he has accurate information about Project V and the Gundams, hinting at internal Earth Federation issues.

Significant Themes

• Fear and uncertainty among civilians during war.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the exposure of Project V.
• The moral dilemma faced by the White Base crew.

Character Interactions

• Nalo and Jeffrey work together to lead and protect the survivor group.
• Bright and the old captain communicate with Xiao Ran, trying to understand his intentions.
• Xiao Ran interacts with the White Base crew, revealing information while keeping his true identity hidden.