Xiao Ran stared blankly at Shanamia, who was sitting furthest away from him. Her face was red, and she looked weak but her eyes were firm. He did not expect her to say such a thing.
Friendship … Marriage alliance? Marriage alliance! He understood the meaning of these two words very well. It was to establish cooperation through marriage. He also understood the meaning of marriage alliance. In the current situation, it was to promote the integration and unity of Earth and Vry. It was to set an example for the people of Earth and represent Earth in supporting Vry to join this big family.
Well, Xiao Ran did not understand why Shanamia chose to use marriage to ensure Vry's future. Was there no other way? Xiao Ran also admitted that perhaps this was the best way. It was beneficial for both sides and for Xiao Ran. It was basically equivalent to picking up a wife and having an additional force.
Xiao Ran and Shanamia's marriage alliance. Looking at Shanamia's attitude, it seemed like it had to be a marriage alliance. Otherwise, if Earth wanted to get what they wanted from Vry, they could exchange it with something. If they wanted to get benefits from Vry, they could exchange it with something. However, if it was a marriage alliance, then everything was negotiable.
Shanamia wanted a guarantee, and Xiao Ran was this guarantee. As long as Xiao Ran and Shanamia were married, she would believe that Vry could truly survive on Earth. Only then would she believe that Vry, who had disbanded his army, would truly be protected and not targeted or weakened. In short, as long as they were married, everyone's problems could be solved.
Xiao Ran, who reacted, coughed twice and rubbed his stiff face with his hand. After looking at Shanamia again, he seemed to feel a little embarrassed. When he saw that everyone in the conference room was staring at him with shining eyes, he felt extremely unnatural. However, when he glanced at Princess Shanamia's beautiful face, he did not know why he felt a sense of joy in his heart. Furthermore, there was actually a princess of a country who was eagerly asking for a marriage alliance. Just thinking about it made him feel a little excited.
The rest of the people, especially those who represented Earth, were also very excited after hearing Shanamia's words. A marriage alliance could allow Vry to contribute his technology and ensure that Vry could obediently not become a threat after integrating with Earth. On the contrary, he would become Earth's most staunch supporter. The key point was that it was not their own people who were marrying, but the other side's princess. This was a great honor, and it also showed that Earth's circle was still very powerful.
Although Shanamia was not marrying any one of them, but rather Xiao Ran, who truly controlled the direction of Earth, it was also a lot of benefits for them. Not from personal interests, but from the overall level of Earth, this was indeed the case.
However, although these people felt that Princess Shanamia's idea of a marriage alliance was very, very good, they did not dare to speak rashly before Xiao Ran gave a definite answer. They just looked at Xiao Ran eagerly, hoping that he would agree. Otherwise, from the terms that Vry had taken out, it was clear that if they wanted to get benefits from Vry, the price that Earth would have to pay was too high. Although it would not hurt them, it would hurt them. They really did not want to think about Vry's unique technology or anything, unless they wanted to start a war with Vry.
However, although the person involved, Xiao Ran, could understand this, it did not mean that he could accept it. In this case, Xiao Ran did not even have the possibility to refuse. Could it be that his personal refusal would cause problems in the process of Vry's integration with Earth? Or could it be that Vry would eventually refuse to join Earth? Or could it be that his personal refusal would cause the two sides to start a war? Or could it be that Vry now agreed to various conditions to join Earth, but he would seize an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and ultimately cause problems in the mission?
These were all real problems in front of them. If Xiao Ran refused, it would inevitably leave an impression on the entire Earth and even Vry that he did not care about the overall situation. If there was a peaceful solution, no one would want to use force to solve it. In the eyes of others, this was a great thing, but it was indeed a little difficult for Xiao Ran.
It was not just the problem of the three women around him. Mary would understand, and Ryukino would only sulk. These were all things that could be settled with some coaxing. However, Sherry Dew's temper was really a little troublesome. More importantly, as a participant, he would leave this world sooner or later. When that time came, he would bring the entire army with him. If he could not guarantee that he would obtain a faction territory, the marriage between Shanamia and him would really harm her. However, these were things that he could not say out loud.
In this situation where it was not suitable to remain silent for too long and think too much, Xiao Ran could not even show any expression of unwillingness. He sighed in his heart and said, "Princess Shanamia, a marriage is indeed a win-win situation for both of us. At the very least, it can bring us an important foundation of trust, and it is also very beneficial for me personally. I don't seem to have a reason to refuse, but even if we don't go through with the marriage, I can guarantee that Vry will be treated fairly once he integrates with Earth. At the same time, he will also be treated as a true member of Earth. In fact, Your Highness, there is no need for you to do this."
Shanamia shook her head firmly. "No, what Vry lacks now is such a guarantee. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to gamble with Vry's people just because of what you said."
Perhaps it was for the sake of the people, or perhaps it was to give Vry a better environment to develop in, but Shanamia's attitude towards this matter was very firm. She also knew the difference between sincerity and hypocrisy. If she could marry Xiao Ran, it would also bring great benefits to Vry. For this point, she, as the princess, was already aware of this.
"Uh …" Xiao Ran's eyebrows twitched. Whether it was a simple negotiation of interests, cooperation between both sides, or coercion and bribery, Xiao Ran was considered to be very familiar with these aspects. But now, Shanamia did not follow the usual routine and came up with a marriage that was related to her, especially her feelings. All of a sudden, Xiao Ran did not know how to deal with it, especially when her attitude was so firm.
Of course, Xiao Ran did not think that if he did not agree to the marriage, Vry would not integrate into Earth. This meeting was originally a meeting on the premise that Vry would join Earth, but it was precisely because of this that he had no reason to refuse. Or rather, he did not know whether to agree or refuse.
And he finally understood why Cruzet and the others all ran to him together. The inexplicable feeling at that time had all turned into regret and enlightenment at this time. He even cursed those bastards in his heart. Since they already knew that such a thing would happen, why didn't they warn him in advance so that he could be prepared? Or perhaps they should have just directly handed this matter over to them to solve. Now it seemed that those guys had rushed back with the intention of watching a joke.
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