Chapter 357 Elves Do Not Lie!

Sylas elaborated patiently. "Imagine there's an elf walking by, and killing them would grant you a precious artifact. Would you do it?"

"Never! I'm the proud daughter of the principality. I would never murder an innocent out of greed!"

"But what if that elf had a hobby of torturing and killing humans, then blaming it on others?"

"Well, in that case, it wouldn't matter whether there's an artifact involved. Such a person deserves death," Eldira replied firmly.

"Exactly. But now, you'd also gain the artifact as a side benefit. You'd feel justified in doing what you already wanted to do. That's how it works."

Sylas's methods were simple yet effective. He didn't manipulate people outright—he gave them a reason to justify their actions. It was a technique he used to great effect during the rebellion in the north.

"And for my enemies, I do the opposite."

"The opposite?"