Chapter 809: with translation of title, then ===GLOSSARY=== with list of named entities appearing in these lines, using exact English

NO. 178: Group work grinds to a halt with more than two people.

Title line: we need to translate as part of lines? Actually line 【1】 is the title. We'll translate it: "NO．178：Group work becomes immovable with more than two people". But we need to keep the "NO．178：" prefix? The line includes "NO．178：". We should translate the Chinese part after that. Keep the "NO．178：" as is? Probably we should keep the prefix and translate the Chinese. So output: 【1】 NO．178：Group work becomes immovable with more than two people

But we need to ensure we keep the full-width colon? The source uses "NO．178：" (full-width colon). We'll keep that.

Group work becomes immovable with more than two people.

Um... Mr. Sera...

But we need to keep the Chinese ellipsis? We'll use three dots. So: "That… Mr. Sai Luo". Keep the quotes.

At 4:20 p. m., holding the controller, the super special agent, who seemed to be playing a game, finally couldn't help but speak.

At 4:20 p. m., holding the controller, like someone playing a game, the super special agent finally couldn't help but speak.

At 4:20, holding the controller, like someone playing a game, the super special agent finally couldn't help but speak.

His fidgety demeanor, paired with a standard black suit, makes him look even more like an office worker sneaking in video games during work hours.

Translate: "His restless demeanor, paired with a standard black suit, made him look even more like an office worker secretly playing games during work hours." We'll output: 【4】 His restless demeanor, paired with a standard black suit, made him look even more like an office worker secretly playing games during work hours.

But the fact is the opposite; when he holds the controller, that's actually when he's 'on the job'.

But the fact is the opposite; when he holds the controller, that's actually when he's 'on the job'.

After all, they're facing a dull drone simulator with nothing to see but the scenery.

Translate: "After all, they were faced with a boring drone simulator that only had scenery to look at." Output: 【6】 After all, they were faced with a boring drone simulator that only had scenery to look at.

Two cups of tea, no smoke, gripping the controller for half a day—that's their current reality, and at times like this they can't help but miss Mr. Aomu's little theater.

Translate: "Two cups of tea, no smoke, holding the controller for half a day—that's their current reality; and at times like this, they can't help but miss Mr. Aomo's little skit." Output: 【7】 Two cups of tea, no smoke, holding the controller for half a day—that's their current reality; and at times like this, they can't help but miss Mr. Aomo's little skit.

He glanced at the vacant single-person sofa not far away, while Sera kept his eyes fixed on the advancing screen.

Translate: "He glanced at the empty single-person sofa not far away, while Sai Luo kept his eyes fixed on the advancing screen." Output: 【8】 He glanced at the empty single-person sofa not far away, while Sai Luo kept his eyes fixed on the advancing screen.

"How? Any discoveries?"

Translate: "How? Any discoveries?" Output: 【9】 "How? Any discoveries?"

"None."

Translate: "None." Output: 【10】 "None."

"Yeah, who expects to find something right away?" Sera stared unblinking at the screen, sighing.

Translate: "That's right; who expects to find something right at the start?" Sai Luo stared at the screen without blinking, sighing. Output: 【11】 "That's right; who expects to find something right at the start?" Sai Luo stared at the screen without blinking, sighing.

He stared at the screen in the likeness of an Iga chestnut person, focused and silent, showing a hint of the true spirit of concentrated work, enough to make Peika, standing beside Xiao Lu, stare in surprise.

Translate: "When he stared at the screen with the appearance of an Iga chestnut person, focused and silent, he had a hint of the true essence of concentrated work, enough to make Pei Jia beside Xiao Lu stare in surprise." Output: 【12】 When he stared at the screen with the appearance of an Iga chestnut person, focused and silent, he had a hint of the true essence of concentrated work, enough to make Pei Jia beside Xiao Lu stare in surprise.

Unable to dwell on the sigh, he had to pick up the photos again and compare them to Xiao Lu's screen.

Translate: "He couldn't afford to sigh, and had to pick up the photos again to compare them with Xiao Lu's screen:" Output: 【13】 He couldn't afford to sigh, and had to pick up the photos again to compare them with Xiao Lu's screen:

"Left, left a bit… hey! Yes, that building looks a bit like it, ah! Watch out for passersby!"

Translate: "Left, a bit more left… Eh! Yes, that building feels similar, ah! Watch out for passersby!" Output: 【14】 "Left, a bit more left… Eh! Yes, that building feels similar, ah! Watch out for passersby!"

Just as focused work goes, Xiao Lu obviously isn't concentrating enough; he needs teammates to remind him, and he exclaims in frustration while jerking the joystick:

Translate: "Similarly focused on work, Chao Cang Lu was clearly not concentrating enough and needed a teammate's reminder; in the middle of violently pulling the joystick, he exclaimed angrily:" Output: 【15】 Similarly focused on work, Chao Cang Lu was clearly not concentrating enough and needed a teammate's reminder; in the middle of violently pulling the joystick, he exclaimed angrily:

"Why is there someone in the sky?! Aren't we already at a hundred meters altitude?!"

Translate: "Why is there someone up there?! We're already at a hundred meters!" Output: 【16】 "Why is there someone up there?! We're already at a hundred meters!"

"A hundred meters isn't that high; if you transform and jump hard, you should be able to reach it." Sera's indifferent voice came from beside.

Translate: "A hundred meters isn't that high; if you transform and jump hard, you could probably reach it." Sai Luo's indifferent voice came from beside him. Output: 【17】 "A hundred meters isn't that high; if you transform and jump hard, you could probably reach it." Sai Luo's indifferent voice came from beside him.

Miyu timidly said: "Um... the aviation height limit base in the Jiemen area seems to be quite high..."

Translate: "Beside him, Mi Yu timidly said: 'Um… the altitude limit foundation in the Border Gate District seems pretty high…'" Output: 【18】 Beside him, Mi Yu timidly said: "Um… the altitude limit foundation in the Border Gate District seems pretty high…"

"Xiao Lu, I checked—within two kilometers is a personal aviation allowance zone," said the Pegasa alien who had jumped out of the shadow and sat on the ground, operating his small terminal and then raising it, "but the Jiemen area's air traffic control standard is the strictest."

Translate: "'Xiao Lu, I checked—within two kilometers is a personal aviation permitted zone, uh,' said the Pegasa alien who had jumped out of the shadow and sat on the ground, operating his small terminal and then raising it, 'but the air traffic control standard in the Border Gate District is the strictest.'" Output: 【19】 "Xiao Lu, I checked—within two kilometers is a personal aviation permitted zone, uh," said the Pegasa alien who had jumped out of the shadow and sat on the ground, operating his small terminal and then raising it, "but the air traffic control standard in the Border Gate District is the strictest."

After a brief demonstration, he again scrolled the screen, not minding Miyu moving to his side to look at the screen.

Translate: "After a brief demonstration, he again traced the screen, not minding Mi Yu moving to his side to look at the screen." Output: 【20】 After a brief demonstration, he again traced the screen, not minding Mi Yu moving to his side to look at the screen.

Shy and timid, once he feels unsafe he retreats into the extradimensional space known as the 'Dark Realm'—manifesting as him hiding in his shadow—yet, because his personality is similar to Miyu's, they get along quite well.

Translate: "Shy and timid in character, he would retreat into the so-called Dark Realm—a different-dimensional space—whenever he felt unsafe, which manifested as him hiding in his shadow; oddly enough, because of their similar personalities, he got along quite well with Mi Yu." Output: 【21】 Shy and timid in character, he would retreat into the so-called Dark Realm—a different-dimensional space—whenever he felt unsafe, which manifested as him hiding in his shadow; oddly enough, because of their similar personalities, he got along quite well with Mi Yu.

Even Miyu's earlier fear of the 'brotherly interaction' between Xiao Aomu and Sera was eased by Peika and Xiao Lu comforting and explaining it together.

Translate: "Even Mi Yu's earlier fear of the 'brotherly interaction' between Xiao Aomo and Sai Luo was eased by Pei Jia and Xiao Lu comforting and explaining together." Output: 【22】 Even Mi Yu's earlier fear of the 'brotherly interaction' between Xiao Aomo and Sai Luo was eased by Pei Jia and Xiao Lu comforting and explaining together.

"However, ZS City, being on the edge of the Jiemen area, seems to have quite a few people who don't follow regulations."

Translate: "However, ZS City, being on the edge of the Border Gate District, seems to have quite a few people who don't follow regulations." Output: 【23】 "However, ZS City, being on the edge of the Border Gate District, seems to have quite a few people who don't follow regulations."

"No matter what, a height of just a hundred meters can't really be called illegal," Sera said flatly, "but Jed, you seem to still need some traveler remedial training—haven't you gotten used to the differences between Earth and your homeworld yet?"

Translate: "No matter what, a height of just a hundred meters hardly counts as illegal," Sai Luo said blandly, "but Jie De, you seem to still need remedial lessons as a transmigrator—you haven't gotten used to how Earth here differs from your homeland, have you?" Output: 【24】 "No matter what, a height of just a hundred meters hardly counts as illegal," Sai Luo said blandly, "but Jie De, you seem to still need remedial lessons as a transmigrator—you haven't gotten used to how Earth here differs from your homeland, have you?"

"How could you possibly get used to it in just a few days…" After flying the drone to a relatively safe building edge, Xiao Lu finally had the leeway to turn his head toward Sera, speechless, "On the contrary, it's strange that you, Sera, got used to this place so quickly!"

Translate: "How could I possibly get used to it in just a few days…" After moving the drone to a relatively safe building edge, Xiao Lu finally had the leisure to turn his head toward Sai Luo, somewhat speechless: "On the contrary, it's strange that you've gotten used to this place so quickly, Sai Luo!" Output: 【25】 "How could I possibly get used to it in just a few days…" After moving the drone to a relatively safe building edge, Xiao Lu finally had the leisure to turn his head toward Sai Luo, somewhat speechless: "On the contrary, it's strange that you've gotten used to this place so quickly, Sai Luo!"

"Strange?" Sera briefly recalled, then continued operating the drone, "Maybe because I'm not really familiar with Earth to begin with, and this place actually resembles the Land of Light quite a bit."

Translate: "Strange?" Sai Luo pondered for a moment, then continued operating the drone: "Maybe it's because I'm not really familiar with Earth to begin with, and this place is actually quite similar to the Land of Light." Output: 【26】 "Strange?" Sai Luo pondered for a moment, then continued operating the drone: "Maybe it's because I'm not really familiar with Earth to begin with, and this place is actually quite similar to the Land of Light."

"Where does it resemble?"

Translate: "Where is it similar…" Output: 【27】 "Where is it similar…"

After a brief recollection of that jade‑like realm veiled in a thin green energy filter, Xiao Lu found it hard to accept this senior—lower in rank but older than him—spouting nonsense.

Translate: "After a brief recollection, recalling that country shrouded in a greenish energy filter like jade, Xiao Lu found it hard to accept the nonsense of this senior who is lower in seniority than him but older in age." Output: 【28】 After a brief recollection, recalling that country shrouded in a greenish energy filter like jade, Xiao Lu found it hard to accept the nonsense of this senior who is lower in seniority than him but older in age.

"It's like there are aircraft in the sky, but mostly it's the environment where Ultramen fly themselves, similar to the ubiquitous projection technology and self‑controlled AI‑governed instruments," he said, pressing the activate‑capture‑compare button repeatedly, watching the comparison bar gradually rise, Sera rubbed his chin, "Even the mode design of the system operation is quite similar."

Translate: "It's like there would be aircraft in the sky, but more like the environment Ultraman himself flies through, and also like the instruments controlled by ubiquitous projection technology and autonomous AI," he pressed the activation button for shooting comparison repeatedly, watching the comparison bar gradually rise, Sai Luo rubbed his chin, "even the mode design of the system operation is quite similar." Output: 【29】 "It's like there would be aircraft in the sky, but more like the environment Ultraman himself flies through, and also like the instruments controlled by ubiquitous projection technology and autonomous AI," he pressed the activation button for shooting comparison repeatedly, watching the comparison bar gradually rise, Sai Luo rubbed his chin, "even the mode design of the system operation is quite similar."

"Perhaps it's the same," Justice added, "I've seen some claims online that the Land of Light's office once gave early federal development assistance."

Translate: "Maybe it's the same," Jie Si Ti Si added, "I've seen some sayings online, including that the Land of Light's office once gave aid to the early development of the Federation." Output: 【30】 "Maybe it's the same," Jie Si Ti Si added, "I've seen some sayings online, including that the Land of Light's office once gave aid to the early development of the Federation."

This made Sera's brow slightly furrow: "Ultramen usually don't interfere with civilization's development."

Translate: "That made Sai Luo's eyebrows slightly furrow: 'Ultraman warriors usually don't interfere with civilization's development.'" Output: 【31】 That made Sai Luo's eyebrows slightly furrow: "Ultraman warriors usually don't interfere with civilization's development."

Unless other external forces intervene, to balance or directly free that civilization from those external forces' interference—this is the early iron law of the Land of Light.

Translate: "Unless other external forces intervene, to balance or directly free that civilization from their interference—this is the early iron law of the Land of Light." Output: 【32】 Unless other external forces intervene, to balance or directly free that civilization from their interference—this is the early iron law of the Land of Light.

That's why we say 'early'—look at how many Ultramen have fought Earth monsters now, and you can see how many years they've been playing favorites.

Translate: "That's why it's called early… Look at how many Ultraman have fought Earth monsters nowadays, and you can see how many years the Ultraman warriors have been biased." Output: 【33】 That's why it's called early… Look at how many Ultraman have fought Earth monsters nowadays, and you can see how many years the Ultraman warriors have been biased.

Ultramen indeed have a natural affection for humanity; before they created the Plasma Spark Tower and its influence changed life forms, they were actually highly similar to human life.

Translate: "Ultraman indeed have a natural affection for humanity as a life form, because before they created the Plasma Spark Tower, which influenced and changed life forms, they were actually very similar to human life." Output: 【34】 Ultraman indeed have a natural affection for humanity as a life form, because before they created the Plasma Spark Tower, which influenced and changed life forms, they were actually very similar to human life.

Rather than seeming like humans' fondness for monkeys, it's more like a senior's expectation and care for a junior.

Translate: "Rather than seeming like humans' fondness for monkeys, it's more like seniors' expectations and care for juniors." Output: 【35】 Rather than seeming like humans' fondness for monkeys, it's more like seniors' expectations and care for juniors.

They hope humanity can reach this stage, just as Zoffy/Zephy once told Mitoku Shingo:

Translate: "They hope humanity can also reach this step, just as Zoffy once told Haku Shui Zhenwu:" Wait we need to use our romanization: Po Shui Zhenwu. So: "They hope humanity can also reach this step, just as Zoffy once told Po Shui Zhenwu:" Output: 【36】 They hope humanity can also reach this step, just as Zoffy once told Po Shui Zhenwu:

"Humanity, have you finally arrived here by your own strength?"

Translate: "【Humanity, have you finally arrived here by your own strength?】" Output: 【37】 【Humanity, have you finally arrived here by your own strength?】

"One day you will stand beside us and travel between the stars."

Translate: "【One day, you will journey alongside us, shoulder to shoulder between the stars.】" Output: 【38】 【One day, you will journey alongside us, shoulder to shoulder between the stars.】

"Until then, we will be the shield of your world."

Translate: "【Before that, we will become the shield of your world.】" Output: 【39】 【Before that, we will become the shield of your world.】

"We look forward to meeting again."

Translate: "【Looking forward to meeting again.】" Output: 【40】 【Looking forward to meeting again.】

——Indeed, holding onto that impression imparted by his elders, when Sera visited Xiao Lu's hometown and then came to the sacred Terra Federation lands, he instead gained an insight that Xiao Lu would not have:

Translate: "——Indeed, holding onto that impression brought by elders, when Sai Luo had visited Xiao Lu's hometown and then came to this land of the Holy Terra Federation, he would instead gain an insight that Xiao Lu would not have." Output: 【41】 ——Indeed, holding onto that impression brought by elders, when Sai Luo had visited Xiao Lu's hometown and then came to this land of the Holy Terra Federation, he would instead gain an insight that Xiao Lu would not have.

This land is like a future branch of Xiao Lu's homeland.

Translate: "This land is like a future branch of Xiao Lu's hometown." Output: 【42】 This land is like a future branch of Xiao Lu's hometown.

Yet perhaps it is even more in line with what Zephy's uncle and his peers expected.

Translate: "But perhaps it actually aligns even more closely with the expectations of Uncle Zoffy and them." Output: 【43】 But perhaps it actually aligns even more closely with the expectations of Uncle Zoffy and them.

Having absorbed countless worlds' technology and power while maintaining considerable order, even those who wish to revive Belial's evil can only lurk in the shadows, never daring to appear openly.

Translate: "It has absorbed countless worlds' technology and power, can maintain considerable order, so much so that even those evil beings who want to resurrect Belial can only lurk in the shadows, daring not to appear openly……" Output: 【44】 It has absorbed countless worlds' technology and power, can maintain considerable order, so much so that even those evil beings who want to resurrect Belial can only lurk in the shadows, daring not to appear openly……

Here development rivals that of the Land of Light, even surpassing its diversity, making him—whose nature is inherently restless among his kin—feel quite at ease.

Translate: "Here development has already yielded prosperity not inferior to the Land of Light, and even greater diversity, making him—whose nature is inherently restless among the clan—feel quite comfortable." Output: 【45】 Here development has already yielded prosperity not inferior to the Land of Light, and even greater diversity, making him—whose nature is inherently restless among the clan—feel quite comfortable.

It even lets him loosen up more than in his original universe, temporarily setting aside the dignity he carries as a senior and leader.

Translate: "It even lets him be more unrestrained than in his original universe, temporarily setting aside the airs of a senior and leading figure." Output: 【46】 It even lets him be more unrestrained than in his original universe, temporarily setting aside the airs of a senior and leading figure.

The only problem is……

Translate: "The only problem is……" Output: 【47】 The only problem is……

He unexpectedly became a celebrity, confined to semi‑house arrest for official duties.

Translate: "He inexplicably became a notable figure, and for business he's under semi-house arrest." Output: 【48】 He inexplicably became a notable figure, and for business he's under semi-house arrest.

This has made him terribly miserable.

Translate: "This makes him terribly uncomfortable." Output: 【49】 This makes him terribly uncomfortable.

He just wishes for a chance to settle this, then to roam freely like Orb does.

Translate: "He just hopes for a chance to settle this, then to happily wander around like Ou Bu does." Output: 【50】 He just hopes for a chance to settle this, then to happily wander around like Ou Bu does.

Such longing, yet at this critical juncture he hears a temporary training mention a sensitive topic…

Translate: "With such thoughts in mind, the result was that, at this critical juncture, he heard the guy from the temporary training bring up a sensitive topic……" Output: 【51】 With such thoughts in mind, the result was that, at this critical juncture, he heard the guy from the temporary training bring up a sensitive topic……

"Maybe there's some special reason, and I'm only repeating hearsay, hearsay…" Seeing Sera's stern expression, Justice also felt nervous, thinking he might have misspoken.

Translate: "'Maybe there's some special reason, and besides, I'm only saying what I heard, just hearsay…' Seeing Sai Luo so serious, Jie Si Ti Si also felt a bit nervous, thinking he might have misspoken." Output: 【52】 "Maybe there's some special reason, and besides, I'm only saying what I heard, just hearsay…" Seeing Sai Luo so serious, Jie Si Ti Si also felt a bit nervous, thinking he might have misspoken.

If Sera, just arrived, stirs up trouble at the Tianmen City headquarters, I'm afraid I'll have to share the blame.

Translate: "If Sai Luo, upon first arrival, were to cause trouble at the headquarters of Heaven Gate City, I'd probably have to share the blame." Output: 【53】 If Sai Luo, upon first arrival, were to cause trouble at the headquarters of Heaven Gate City, I'd probably have to share the blame.

Especially, Sera's ability to act is no less than Lindon's:

Translate: "Especially, Sai Luo's initiative is no less than Lin Dun's:" Output: 【54】 Especially, Sai Luo's initiative is no less than Lin Dun's:

"I'll go ask right now."

Translate: "'I'll go ask right now.'" Output: 【55】 "I'll go ask right now."

Far more adapted to this world than Xiao Lu, with thinking even closer to this world's reality, Sera immediately plans to use this world's interstellar communication network—which is even more convenient than an Ultraman signature.

Translate: "Far more adaptable to this world than Chao Cang Lu, with thinking even closer to this world's, Sai Luo immediately planned to use this world's interstellar communication network—something even more convenient for communication than an Ultraman signature." Output: 【56】 Far more adaptable to this world than Chao Cang Lu, with thinking even closer to this world's, Sai Luo immediately planned to use this world's interstellar communication network—something even more convenient for communication than an Ultraman signature.

Thus the super agent suddenly panicked: "Eh eh eh! Wait, Mr. Sera, I actually have a question—it's the original one!"

Translate: "Thus the super special agent suddenly panicked: 'Eh eh eh! Wait a second, Mr. Sai Luo—I actually have a question, it's the initial question!'" Output: 【57】 Thus the super special agent suddenly panicked: "Eh eh eh! Wait a second, Mr. Sai Luo—I actually have a question, it's the initial question!"

"A problem? What problem? Go ahead and ask."

Translate: "'Problem? What problem, go ahead and ask.'" Output: 【58】 "Problem? What problem, go ahead and ask."

Actually, it wasn't what Jie Si Ti Si had imagined; investigating this matter was simply curiosity overcoming the present boredom—Sai Luo, who just wanted to rest, merely gave the suddenly agitated half-baked student a strange look.

"We aren't considering changing the location?"

He said, raising his hand to point at the "Lin Dun trainer and his subordinate horse maids' activity room" that belonged to his own group.

"Mr. Lin Dun himself doesn't seem to plan to come back."

"He's a trainer, after all, and now his appearance is just like ours—not really able to show his face; if it were him, he might have to keep moving his base frequently."

"Right, Mi Pu also mentioned that."

"Chao Cang Lu leaned in to join the conversation; three pairs of eyes instantly turned toward the nervous little girl, then, understandingly, shifted away."

"There's a chat room whose members are all acquaintances of Mr. Lin Dun; Mi Pu stays inside, knowing that everyone inside wants to see Mr. Lin Dun's jokes."

"Mr. Lin Dun's social circle..."

"In a sense, it's quite a failure." Jie Si Ti Si said subtly.

Sai Luo shook his head: "Take it as a warning, Jie De."

"Huh? Why say that to me?"

"Feeling that he had been, without cause, A's Chao Cang Lu, he really didn't understand."

"I say, you guys, any results? Already using others as gossip material for idle chat?"

"Wow!" Xiao Lu was startled.

"Um..." Jie Si Ti Si also froze.

"Looking at the full-length mirror, about a person tall, placed at the side of the classroom door, a soft, cute, pinch‑able pink little face peeked out."

"The gaze was like looking at trash, full of disdain."