Are you implying that you wouldn't mind if that happened to you?

If that's the case, then, you can disregard everything I've said and do what you like.

[From another teacher such a comment might be mocking, but Elias seems only surprised and a little consoled at Snow White's lack of fear response. If he can believe she wouldn't be unhappy as a thrall, it'll make him feel much better if it happens. It's hard to imagine the castle’s servants happy knowing what they go through.]