In order to keep information about the Frie confined to a limited circle while also properly hosting Her Highness the Princess, who had come to Satellite Integration ostensibly for talks but in reality to seek refuge, Xiao Ran thought it over and decided to arrange for the princess to stay at Satellite Integration's residence.
There were too many secrets at home. Finding one or two places to house Shanamia would not have been difficult, but her entourage was not small. Who could guarantee that every one of her attendants was trustworthy? Especially over time, when their freedom could not be restricted, having one or two spies or people with ulterior motives slip in would simply be asking for trouble.
It was better to place her directly in the Presidential Palace of Satellite Integration's capital. That enormous place was occupied only by Xiao Ran, Sheryl, Mwu, and Saki, not counting the servants. Mwu did not even return every day, so setting aside an entire building for them was more than enough.
However, Xiao Ran did not know what Carolan was thinking, nor did he know that Kane had also chosen to remain ignorant about the matter. Otherwise, Xiao Ran might not necessarily have arranged for Princess Shanamia to stay so close to him.
It was not that Xiao Ran was being coy. He did not think such matters were a big deal. If a beautiful woman wanted to get close to him, as long as her character was solid and her personality agreeable, Xiao Ran would have to be an idiot to object. Besides, a Marriage Alliance was originally a strategy through which forces sought mutual stability. To help the Frie integrate into Earth with peace of mind, it would have been perfectly natural for Xiao Ran to accept one. What