I said I was considering you. Do not interpret it as an advantage in our negotiations.

[ Said flatly as a fact instead of the threat it could be in the right tone. ]

There are many reasons.

[ And Zhongli lists them all calmly by ticking them off on his fingers ]

Even with your incredibly high coefficient, you managed to escape Sibyl for several weeks. And the Enforcer sent to apprehend you was quite a skilled veteran.

Going through your files, you seem to have clarity of mind ever if you occasionally let your frustrations get the better of you. Though I'm sure you'd like nothing better than to express your anger at your situation, you are choosing to hold this conversation with me. Yet again an anomaly considering your coefficient.

Furthermore, you have reasons to not want to be here, yes?

[ And he gestures to the pile of stationery that Childe did not choose. ]

It would be an equal exchange of both of us obtaining what we desire.