Work Prophet
Chapter 550 - 168: I Don’t Understand Love

Chapter 550: Chapter 168: I Don’t Understand Love

Miss Rabbit had pulled Ruby over, who was nominally a maid but in actuality an advisor.

She wanted the latter to make Thomas realize that he was being used by others.

That cunning woman only wanted to play with his emotions.

However, as soon as Ruby spoke, she stunned the Lady anew.

"I know... Sir Thomas and Miss Selena have developed a fondness for each other."

"Ah?! What?!"

"Their feelings are genuine, for it is also the first time they have experienced such feelings of affection towards the opposite sex, and their initial reaction was exactly the same, to try to suppress these feelings."

"Owing to their respective positions and identities, they knew they should not fall in love, but love is such a magical thing—the more you try to stop it, the faster you fall."

Ruby said leisurely, "Those self-suppressions, deliberate restraints, and distancing ultimately nourish their love, making the palpitations in their hearts grow ever stronger."

Upon hearing this, Thomas gave a bitter smile, "Charlene, you really understand love. Indeed, these days I have tried avoiding Selena like you mentioned, but the more I don’t see her, the more I find myself missing her."

"I, I do too." Selena stuttered, then she lowered her head.

"I don’t understand love, no one truly understands love; it’s the most unreasonable thing in this world," Ruby smiled as she spoke.

"Why didn’t I know about this at all?" Ireya expressed her dissatisfaction.

"During that period, you were busy preparing for the tournament, and we didn’t want to distract you."

"Is that so?" Miss Rabbit poured herself another pint of ale.

At that moment, Thomas and Selena were anxiously watching her, awaiting their fate.

The Lady was now also feeling somewhat vexed.

She did not intend, nor did she have the authority, to interfere with her vassal’s love or marriage, but Selena’s identity was indeed problematic.

Not to mention Selena’s earlier sneak into her tent to place Valria’s woodcarving under her pillow as a warning, and later, Selena’s attempt to steal the Holy Artifact at the inn.

After all, she was a follower of the Life Church and also a confidante of Cornelia.

Thomas’s position was also not simple; he was Ireya’s Guard Captain.

If they simply allowed the two to continue their romance, it would be akin to allowing the Life Church to plant a spy by the Lady’s side.

Even if Miss Rabbit herself did not care, what would Cornelia think?

Ireya had initially detained Selena to gather more information about the Life Church from her.

However, Selena had been tight-lipped, revealing little of value after much questioning, and she had also been injured, so they couldn’t continue interrogating her for the time being.

Moreover, the Royal Capital was a stronghold of the Life Church with many followers. Miss Rabbit did not want to overdo things; now, she was somewhat unsure of how to deal with Selena.

In the Lady’s opinion, the best outcome would be for Cornelia to willingly fork over a substantial ransom to redeem her, not too much, but not too little either.

After all, Selena had been the first to offend her, and it had happened twice. Some compensation was indeed needed.

Sadly, Cornelia wasn’t cooperating. After so much time, there was still no talk of any ransom.

This situation was causing Miss Rabbit to have to support the Female Priest’s retainer for free, daily meals weren’t cheap.

This little female cat, while looking small, had quite an appetite, outperforming even her. Ireya was now feeling gloomy as if she had inexplicably taken on a debt.

If Cornelia didn’t come to claim her soon, the Lady would have to seriously consider how to extract some value from Selena.

For example, like having her, and one of her colleagues, work for the Arias family or for the Double Rest Sect.

But now that Thomas, that foolish boy, had fallen for this little female cat, it made Ireya even more upset, making it difficult to strike hard for a good ransom.

At this thought, Miss Rabbit snorted coldly.

Selena’s face turned pale instantly, and her body involuntarily shrank back.

Thomas knelt on one knee, "Lady Ireya, it is my fault. I know I should not have fallen in love with Miss Selena, she offended you before and deserved to be punished.

"But I still hope you can spare Miss Selena this time, she has promised me that she will not do anything against you or the Double Rest Sect again.

The Lady said nothing.

The Guard Captain became anxious and said, "If you really want to vent your anger, you can punish me."

Ireya laughed, "Is this how you honor the teachings and grooming you received from your teacher Alfred?"

Thomas’s gaze dimmed, wanting to say something more, but Miss Rabbit waved her hand dismissively.

At that moment, Ruby spoke up, "I have a solution."

"What solution?"

"If you really want to be together, there are only two ways," Ruby pointed to Thomas, "either let Lady Ireya revoke your feud and knight title and let you go to Cornelia."

"Or you join the Double Rest Sect and become a Saturday follower." Ruby then looked at Selena, "That way, you two can be together.

"Of course, there’s actually a third way, which is that you completely part ways, but it seems that this simplest route is the most unrealistic for you."

Thomas fell silent again upon hearing this.

Miss Rabbit originally wanted to say that this wasn’t necessary, after all, the Double Rest Sect didn’t forbid followers from marrying heathens.

Saturday and his Prophet were particularly lenient in this regard.

But Miss Rabbit was about to speak when Ruby gave her a look, so she swallowed her words back down.

After a long pause, Selena took the initiative to speak, "I... we should part ways. The Priest of Cornelia saved me and gave me a new life and purpose, I can’t betray her.

"And you, Sir Thomas, I know that Lady Ireya has also been good to you, you are her knight, and cannot betray your own monarch, that would violate the knight’s code."

"You are right," Thomas looked visibly pained, but still said, "I can give up land and money for you, but I cannot give up the honor of being a knight."

"It’s okay, that is one of the reasons why I fell in love with you," Selena said softly, gazing fondly at the Guard Captain, "You are a righteous man, Sir Thomas, thank you for your care during this time."

"Since you have made your decision, you may go," the Lady said to Selena.

Although she had gained her freedom, Selena did not look very happy, holding back the tears in her eyes, she left the inn with frequent reluctant glances back.

And as he watched her figure disappear around the corner, Thomas’s expression was also very downcast.

Only the Lady felt something was odd, and after stepping outside, she asked Ruby, "Is that it, then? Hmm, although the matter is resolved, forcibly breaking up a pair of lovers, is that really okay?"

"It’s not over yet," Ruby said, "Remember what I said? Love is a magical thing, those self-suppressions, those deliberate restraints and distances, they ultimately all become nourishment for love."

Upon hearing this, Ireya showed a thoughtful expression, but a moment later her face suddenly changed, exclaiming, "Wait, what about my ransom? I haven’t received my ransom yet, how could I let the person go?"