Tilly understood that the moment she showed such deep concern for Ti Du and the others, she had already completely lost.
Indeed, she was still too naive, far too inferior compared to her grandfather. As long as she showed even a hint of care or concern for Ti Du and the others' lives, she would essentially fall into this brat's trap.
She had to admit, this guy's move was truly ruthless. Under normal circumstances, who would bother to retrieve severely wounded enemies? Yet, this scoundrel did exactly that.
Now, she could only resign herself. Knowing that Ti Du and the others were still alive, she had to save them no matter what. It seemed she could only sacrifice herself.
"What exactly do you want from me?" Tilly asked helplessly.
"Oh, I like smart people. You immediately understood why I picked up your attendants, didn't you?" Ellie said with a smile.
Tilly could only glare at her in silence, expressing her extreme displeasure. But she was still a prisoner, and Ti Du and the others' lives were in Ellie's hands. What could she do no matter how upset she was?
"Don't worry, I just want to ask you a few questions," Ellie said.
She said she would only ask a few questions, but in reality, after learning that this Elf Miss's identity was not ordinary, Ellie was already planning how to make good use of her. If she only asked a few questions, she wouldn't have gone back to pick up those wounded soldiers after bringing Tilly here.
Tilly remained silent. She wasn't foolish. Did she really need to be threatened with the lives of the wounded just to answer a few questions?
If she wanted to threaten her, wouldn't it have been easier to just grab someone here on the spot? Yet, this brat actually went and captured Ti Du and the other wounded, and even told her they were alive, and if she didn't cooperate, they would die... She even resorted to such psychological tactics. This person wouldn't let her go so easily.
"Hm? Unwilling? If you're unwilling, then so be it. I won't trouble you," Ellie said, seeing the Elf Miss glaring at her with a bitter, hateful expression. Her playful mood surged, and she feigned a regretful look, turning as if to leave.
"I never had the option to refuse from the start! Ask what you want to ask quickly! Don't drag it out!" Tilly knew this brat wouldn't leave. Wasn't she just trying to make her yield?
Now, Ti Du and the others' lives were in her hands and could be lost at any moment. This was no time to act like a spoiled miss.
"Ahem, how would I know you're willing if you don't say anything? I don't like to force people to do things!" Ellie said with a smile.
She had all the time in the world to slowly wear Tilly down, but this Elf Miss couldn't afford to waste time, because the attendants she cared about were still in a "severely wounded" state. If they wasted any more time, she would be more anxious than anyone else... Ellie intended to exploit this point.
"What questions do you have, ask them quickly! I'll answer anything!" Tilly naturally knew she couldn't delay any longer. Since she knew Ti Du and the others were still alive, and could die at any moment from severe injuries, she couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
"After all, I'm not a devil, just a few simple questions... So, the first question..." Ellie deliberately drew out the last word, then looked at the Elf Miss with a smirk, completely unhurried. She said she would ask the first question, but then remained silent for dozens of seconds, clearly intentionally delaying.
"You scoundrel! Ask quickly! If anything happens to Ti Du and the others, I'll never forgive you in this lifetime!" Tilly saw the brat's clear intention to stall, and immediately disregarded everything, losing her previous composure.
"I don't like hearing that. Besides, I'm not the one who injured them, so why are you looking for me? Moreover, I kindly brought them all back and even planned to save them. Hearing you say that, it feels like saving them or not doesn't matter, since they were going to die anyway. Sigh! It's not that I don't want to help you, but your master is truly too ignorant," Ellie said, feigning a regretful expression, then pretended to turn and leave.
"Don't go! Uh... Esteemed Adult, just now... I spoke out of turn. I... I displeased you. Please... please forgive me." Tilly almost gritted her teeth, forcing herself to say this. It was clear this human brat was determined to take advantage of her, and she couldn't delay any longer.
"Very good, then I shall mercifully forgive you. So, are you willing to answer my questions?" Ellie asked with a smile. It was the same old saying; Ellie just loved that feeling of someone being clearly unhappy but utterly helpless against her.
"Willing! I'm very willing!" Tilly quickly said.
"Alright then, first, your name and identity." Ellie felt that was enough. Since the other person was like this, it was time to get down to business.
"Tilly Dora, my identity is a minister of the Elf Kingdom." Tilly deliberately paused, glancing at the human brat's reaction. Surprisingly, the brat showed no other reaction, just the same annoying, smirking smile as before, without any surprised or astonished unnatural changes.
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