"So unless you use force to make them afraid, it'll be hard to get these people to follow your command. After all, they're creatures capable of thought as well," Uchiha Madara said.
"Let's go get the Magic Stone, Sister," Alustriel said to Di Sifeier. "Then we should head back. We've already wasted enough time on the road these past few days."
"Princess, we can't leave Di Sifeier alone in this place. This place isn't suitable for her," Latro said.
"Di Sifeier should return with us to our land of the elves. That is where she belongs," Latro said to Alustriel.
"I understand what you mean, but there's no need to say any more. I know you're doing this for my sister's sake. She is the hero of our elven race—she was in the past, and she still is now," Alustriel said.
"She should have her own choice. No matter what that choice is, we must respect it," Alustriel said.
"Let's go get the Magic Stone now," Alustriel said to Di Sifeier.
Di Sifeier nodded and led Alustriel into an inner room, leaving only Uchiha Madara and Latro in the dining hall.
"How is it?" Uchiha Madara said to Latro with a smile. "I can tell you seem quite disappointed by this outcome."
"She shouldn't stay in this place. This place has already caused a tremendous change in her heart," Latro said.
"If she continues to remain in this country, one day she'll break down. I understand her best. I know what she's thinking right now," Latro said.
"If you truly understand her, then you should know why she doesn't want to go back," Uchiha Madara said.
"Then why are you still so determined to take her back? Perhaps taking her back isn't a good idea," Uchiha Madara said.
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