Amidst the sighs and discussions, the public trial segment temporarily came to an end, and all the Badit people who were interrogated returned to prison.
Next, the government established a special department for handling affairs with these aliens, focusing on contact and negotiations.
When he returned to prison, the prince felt relieved at heart; their biggest fear was being executed immediately, as that would leave them with no strategy, even with immense capabilities... Some mindless civilizations do exactly that—catch prisoners and kill them outright, without considering any benefits.
No matter how you put it, a "suspended death sentence" was a relatively acceptable outcome, implying at least some buffer in the coming years.
He thought rapidly in his mind, "Fortunately, this civilization is smart enough, restrained enough, and considerably motivated by benefits..."
