Chapter 34
Chapter 34: I Will Offer You My Loyalty!
After Lolth sealed the report used to deceive funds and handed it to the little devil messenger, Tina happened to return to the Moon Elf Interrogation Chamber.
Tina watched as Lolth moved her wrists and stretched lazily, and following the agreement she made with Isabella, she began fabricating stories to Lolth.
“Master Lolth,” after some time getting used to it, although Tina still felt embarrassed when saying this title, she could now say it smoothly without much reaction, “After negotiating with Isabella, she has realized her current situation fully and is willing to cooperate with you.”
“Oh, okay, I understand… Wait, what did you say?”
Lolth, who was stretching lazily, reacted upon hearing Tina’s words, looked at Tina in surprise, and almost strained her own waist!
What was going on, how did she manage to persuade her successfully?
Lolth asked Tina to come over, just wanting both of them to calm down!
As a result, when Tina came over to tell her… That lady knight who seemed so steadfast and fiercely independent had actually been persuaded so easily?
Her serious and unfriendly face was very white!
In a traditional fantasy story, this type of character would have been beaten to the brink of death all over their body, and even then, they wouldn’t confess!
And then, when it came to her turn, she quickly joined in with the work.
It seems like the Holy Alliance people not only have problems in their minds, but their willpower and beliefs are also generally not very strong!
Lolth sighed and shook her head.
“I wonder what you said to her…”
She couldn’t help but sigh, but halfway through her sigh, suddenly realized something, stopped, and her expression changed.
Lolth remembered what Tina had just said.
“She has fully realized her current situation.”
What situation?
This elf really didn’t understand her own situation!
The “situation” that she wanted to make Isabella aware of is that she is actually not a part of the evil demon race, and she has no intentions towards her!
By staying here, she could live safely and freely without worrying about leaking information or being executed.
Anyway, she’s not interested in those!
This is exactly what Lolth wanted to tell Tina before.
However… it turns out that the communication between herself and Tina was a complete failure.
Although she doesn’t know how Tina exactly understood the situation of being a captive of the Demon Army, Lolth is certain…
Tina definitely did not feel safe with the Interrogation Department or the interrogator being friendly.
So, the message this fella is giving is completely wrong!
It wouldn’t matter if Isabella didn’t listen.
But from Tina’s feedback, it seems Isabella must have listened.
Lolth felt a headache coming on at this moment.
Judging from the good results, could it be that the elf didn’t just scare the knight directly?
Thinking like this… seems quite possible!
After all, this Moon Elf Princess, although timid and scared in front of them…
Who knows what kind of personality she has behind her!
Before Lolth had come to this world, they had seen some kids who were obedient and sensible in front of their parents, but at school, they were arrogant and almost rude!
This kind of person who acts one way in front of others but another way behind their backs is not uncommon in this world.
Considering that the other person is at least a “princess”, it’s possible that their personality was actually not good before being captured, they just didn’t show it because they were scared.
Perhaps it’s because she is spoiled and pampered on normal days that she feels like she’s being mistreated every day – even though she hasn’t done anything wrong!
Lolth felt like everything suddenly made sense!
It’s possible that just now in that interrogation room, this elf vented all the “grievances” they had suffered in the past few days on the poor knight.
Especially that young female knight named Isabella, who almost stabbed Tina to death just now.
The more Lolth thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
She looked at Tina meaningfully.
“Did you really make her understand her ‘situation’?”
Lolth decided to trick Tina first.
Tina looked into Lolth’s dark eyes as if seeing through everything, feeling exposed and lowering her head in guilt.
“Y-yes…”
Tina nervously replied.
But deep down, she knew Lolth must have already known she was lying.
Maybe, she was completely aware of what she had said!
Almost forgetting that her soul had no secrets in front of this succubus!
Observing Tina’s trembling body, Lolth realized that she hadn’t been truthful.
Even though the “truth” she deduced was not as genuine as what Tina originally said.
Lolth ignored Tina and walked towards the Ryman Interrogation Room.
It’s more important to go check what Tina has done to Isabella!
Rushing into the interrogation room, Lolth pushed the door open and found Isabella standing at the entrance.
As Lolth entered, the two of them stood face to face again.
This time, Isabella didn’t choose to attack Lolth.
She stood there, then gritted her teeth and said determinedly, “Lolth… Lady, I have been persuaded by Tina Leinster…”
Isabella lowered her head, her eyes hidden behind long lashes, avoiding direct eye contact with Lolth as if in a daze.
With her right hand forming a palm, she gently placed it on her left shoulder, took a small step back, and bowed slightly.
This was a common knightly courtesy on the continent, used by most knights regardless of nationality or race, except for the knights of The Church of Light who follow a different set of rituals.
And this action represents…
“Isabella Anno Ruytberd zu Schwarzwald, I submit to you and offer you… my loyalty!”
With just a short sentence, her voice remained very calm, without any waves.
Only a slight trembling in the final note made Lolth notice Isabella’s inner turmoil.
“She was really scared…”
Lolth scratched her head.
Although Tina seemed to have successfully transmitted the “misunderstanding” in her mind to Isabella like a contagious disease, this knight appeared unexpectedly sensible!
In that case, isn’t it actually quite good?
After all, the battle on the western front is coming to an end, and when the dust settles, she should choose a new fiefdom.
The new building plan will start soon!
By then, if there is a knight who is willing to help completely, it will definitely be much easier!
Yuul
Tftc! :^)