Despite her fear, she said, "If you want my position in the army, I can't give it to you. Only the sect can assign someone to this position, and the sect has an internal system for deciding who will become the commander. Even if you kill me, you won't get my grade 5 mission."
In response, Loki said nonchalantly, "I know."
He didn't know, actually. But he had already activated the Thought Reading Metac, which he is using to hear her thoughts.
So he knew what she was thinking and knew that she was speaking the truth, which is why he was confident in putting on airs of someone who had everything under his control.
Then he said, "Not to worry. I am not after your position. I am here for two things, which you can help me with without any detriments to yourself."
"Of course, if you are hell-bent on being stubborn, this pleasant conversation of ours can quickly turn into an unpleasant one full of violence and pain. The choice is yours."
