Work Prophet
Chapter 108 - 24: Confrontation on the Stone Steps

Chapter 108: Chapter 24: Confrontation on the Stone Steps

Miss Rabbit was just thinking about how, after becoming the richest in the west, she would throw Gold Coins at a certain smelly skunk’s head. Watching him clutching his head in anger yet unable to speak, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

However, one shouldn’t forget who dug the well from which they drink; Ireya quickly remembered that the reason she could turn her situation around and finally vindicate herself with a feeling of relief was all thanks to Li Yu’s assistance.

That guy... he really was quite something.

Although this had been proven repeatedly, each time Li Yu offered help, it would still leave Ireya amazed.

She felt like Nobita Nobi who had stumbled upon Doraemon, watching as Li Yu continuously pulled miraculous gadgets out of his dimensional pocket to help her turn dangers into safety.

That feeling... it was as if there was nothing in this world that could stump him.

The young girl had said she would strive to be independent in the future, learning to deal with problems herself and gradually wean off her dependency on Li Yu.

But in the end, whenever there was a crisis, it was still Li Yu who stepped in to resolve it, making Miss Rabbit even more reliant on him.

Sometimes she even entertained the terrifying thought that it wasn’t so bad being dependent, since Li Yu was always there to face everything head-on.

Or perhaps go a step further and give up her faith in Pisya to embrace Saturday, thus having two powerful backers to rely on.

However, with the lizard people joining the Double Rest Sect, Ireya dismissed this somewhat absurd thought; unfortunately, the people of Green Field had a very poor impression of the lizard people.

The two groups could even be described as water and fire, and since the lizard people had embraced Saturday first, the other residents of Green Field had also started to despise Saturday.

Especially after they discovered Sosokus was an incarnation of Saturday, the people’s fear and disgust towards Saturday only increased.

And that was a drawback of the so-called two-in-one theory introduced by Li Yu.

By binding Saturday and Sosokus together, he had freeloaded over a thousand fanatics, but consequently, the various "misdeeds" previously committed by Sosokus and his followers had also been inherited by Saturday.

It goes to say there is no free lunch in this world, for every gain there must be a loss, thankfully, Li Yu believed in the appealing power of a better life. He was convinced that eventually, the people of this land would put aside their hatred and join together in the grand project of establishing the Land God Kingdom.

Ireya was still marveling at how wonderful Li Yu was when she suddenly turned around and realized he had disappeared.

Although they were already very familiar with each other, and Li Yu had helped her numerous times, the girl felt it was still necessary to personally thank him again.

Because if not for Li Yu, perhaps she would be the one running out of the banquet hall with her face covered.

Um... verbal thanks seemed a bit insubstantial, but Ireya didn’t know what else she could offer Li Yu. She had no money, and up to now, she was still relying on the peppers Li Yu provided to survive. The population of Green Field had just been ravaged by the lizard people, and was seriously depleted.

Miss Rabbit had been trying to recruit people everywhere these days, but the efforts were hardly effective, and even if she was willing to give people to Li Yu, no one wanted to live with the lizard people.

As for the land, she had already given it away... and Li Yu didn’t want the title of Noble.

Ireya scratched her head, decided to stop thinking about it, and resolved to just ask Li Yu directly when she saw him.

As she thought about this, she waved at a nearby attendant and asked, "Where is Merlin, have you seen where he went?"

The attendant nodded, "Merlin went out with Sir Leo not long ago."

Miss Rabbit didn’t feel anything when she first heard this, but soon she sensed something from it.

The first time Li Yu disappeared, the sharp-eyed girl had picked up a golden brooch from the ground, the other end of which was adorned with a majestic lion’s head.

And as everyone knows, the lion’s head was exactly the symbol of the Royal Family.

Afterward, Li Yu admitted that Leo had tried to recruit him and now that they were leaving together, Ireya couldn’t help but overthink.

Once she started thinking, she quickly remembered how Leo had come to see her before dinner to inquire about Li Yu’s dealings with the Double Rest Sect and had repeatedly looked in Li Yu’s direction during the meal.

This action was as clear as day—a classic case of open intentions!

What was even more infuriating was that Leo hadn’t tried to hide his interest at all—it was like he was undermining her right before her eyes. No, that wasn’t right; it was as if he was undermining her very pillars of support!

Thinking of this, Ireya was instantly flustered.

Certainly, the Arias family couldn’t compare to the mighty Imperial Royal Family. Although she was the head of the Arias family, in terms of influence, she couldn’t match Leo, a member of the Royal Family who never seemed to focus on serious matters.

In other words, whatever she could offer Li Yu, Leo could also provide, and likely more so.

And the price Leo could pay Li Yu was something she simply couldn’t afford.

Miss Rabbit now felt like a simple country boy, whose childhood friend, grown up together as close as peas in a pod, had caught the eye of a Noble’s son.

All she could do was stand aside with a heart twisted in pain, clueless about what she could do to salvage this inevitably doomed situation.

Nevertheless, no matter what the outcome, she had to find Li Yu first.

Miss Rabbit no longer hesitated, threw down her glass, and ran outside, asking passersby about the whereabouts of Li Yu and Leo as she went.

Learning that they had gone up to the city wall, Ireya hurried relentlessly towards the city gates.

But as soon as she set foot on the stone stairs, she saw a figure walking down.

Miss Rabbit looked up and realized it was Leo.

As the saying goes, sworn enemies are particularly vexing at sight; the girl’s eyes widened instantly and she just stood there, not giving an inch.

Leo, however, still wore a light smile as before.

Ireya had always found his smile somewhat unsettling, and now it irritated her even more.

However, considering his status, Miss Rabbit held back from making any harsh remarks.

In the end, it was Leo who spoke first, "Thanks for your hospitality, Miss Irelia. Tonight’s banquet was very interesting. I had intended to stay overnight, but since the business is already done ahead of time, I won’t impose any further."

Having said this, the young man from the Royal Family didn’t wait for the girl to move and lightly leapt down from the stone stairs, agile like a raccoon.

He then smiled faintly and walked towards his carriage.

Miss Rabbit bit her lip, not looking in the direction where Leo was heading, and quickly ran towards the city wall.

However, after arriving at the top and looking around, she saw no sign of Li Yu.

Ireya’s heart began to panic again, her mind filling with all sorts of messy thoughts. One moment she wondered if Li Yu had already taken Leo’s carriage ahead of time, and another if Li Yu didn’t want to meet her again, unsure how to broach the impending farewell.

Miss Rabbit didn’t know why, but she just felt incredibly wronged until she heard that familiar voice behind her, "If you get upset, you’re just playing into his hands."