Bab 350: Hunter Exam: Theatre of War, VI

"But why are you taking the candidates?" Ned asked, quite confused.

"Well." Tiathe paused. "That's where we get the points. Also, Minron likes challenges so it's a win for me and not you."

The Wood elf then raffled her hair, making sure that she covered either the sides of her head. She looked at Ned still puzzled, perhaps she was thinking if why was she talking to a human.

Before Ned could react she began, "Ned." And paused. "We elves are always honest with ourselves. Even if I hated humans, if someone shows genuine emotions, it was hard for us to let it go. That must be why we are betrayed. It takes a lot of consideration to trust humans—you—but once we did. Well, I say that must be the reason why we are betrayed."

"I won't betray you." Ned held a finger. "Also, I'm here as a candidate... But... Does it ever occur to you to leave? Escape?"

"More than once. But, maybe, after a hundred times of escaping, I realized: 'Where to go if I did escape?'"