Despite having the position of an emissary, the Dark Elf is not higher than General Theodas.
In the hierarchical structure of the Dark Elf Kingdom, General Theodas is a noble and also the right-hand man of King Jorik who has taken responsibility for the entire Dark Elf military forces and is also the personal protector of the queen.
A question from his is as heavy as a question from King Jorik himself.
"Well? Aren't you going to answer my question?" General Theodas pressured further.
Bowing his body slightly, showing that he was apologetic about what he was going to say, the emissary then replied, "Forgive me for overstepping, General, but I have not the authority to speak about this matter. I hope you understand. Also, please refrain from speaking about this encounter to anyone else"
General Theodas frowned and squinted his eyes when he heard this.
For the emissary to keep this a secret from him, the matter must be extremely serious.