"Alliance? What are the terms?"
"There are no specific terms, just mutual understanding without hostility. If you need help and it's not a big problem, our Federation Bureau can assist. Conversely, if we need your help in the future, we hope you'll lend a hand."
Ah, straightforward, right to the point.
It's just like buying a car at a dealership, you don't slowly negotiate; you make the salesperson realize they risk losing a customer unless they offer the bottom price, similar to how the Federation Bureau is showing their last card to Xiaofan.
A fair trade between us, with no one taking advantage of the other.
Being able to do this gives Black Mantis quite a reputation.
But Xiaofan isn't too excited about such an alliance; M Country's reputation isn't great, how often have they reversed on their promises for profit?
