In Xiao Ran's eyes, the quirky hobby of watching a good show was absolutely something Cruze would do. What Cruze wanted to watch next was probably not just the spectacle he would make of himself during these talks, but the show that would follow after the talks ended as well. At that thought, Xiao Ran truly felt speechless.
Faced with a girl who bore no hostility, seemed quite gentle, and genuinely wished to peacefully coexist with the people of Earth, Xiao Ran could not bring himself to reject her with the same hard-line attitude he used toward enemies. When it came to his own people, his goodwill and kindness had always been assured.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Ran made himself look less awkward. A woman could openly bring up a marriage alliance in such a formal setting, so he, Xiao Ran, certainly could not act more bashful than a woman. Otherwise, those people waiting to watch the show would probably laugh even harder.
Xiao Ran looked deeply at Shanamia, then gently nodded.
"I agree to the marriage alliance. Since you believe Frie needs such a guarantee, then I will give you one. Besides, this is also a good thing for Earth. I have no reason to refuse a request that seems even more beneficial to me."
As he spoke, Xiao Ran slowly rose to his feet. He swept his gaze over everyone present and continued, "Then we will end things here for today. Based on the marriage alliance and Frie's integration into Earth, everyone may draw up a new set of terms that can satisfy both sides. As for the marriage alliance itself, both parties will establish a separate team to negotiate and make arrangements."
Upon hearing Xiao Ran's affirmative answer, Shanamia did not relax. Instead, she grew even