Regarding the final question, Song Lan maintained his silence.
"Nothingness" also tacitly refrained from pressing further. They both knew each other thoroughly, and silence served as the answer.
"You should visit the 'Outside World' whenever you get a chance."
Before leaving, "Nothingness" added, "Those mechanical beings don't like me to stay too long in their territory. When you come to the 'Outside World,' we can catch up properly. A lot has happened there recently. Now that I think about it, that guy called 'Rat' was your handiwork, wasn't he?"
If there was a person who had recently become the most prominent in the "Outside World," it was undoubtedly "Rat."
After escaping from Zone 17, "Rat" saw his status within the Esinvig Army soar, involved in almost every major incident, becoming the second-in-command in the eyes of the people.
Out of curiosity, "Nothingness" attended a meeting of the Rebel Army to join in the excitement.