Rosie's Games

Chapter 101: The Unbelievers 8

Silence filled the hallway.

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"Do you understand why saying something like this could get you in trouble?" Rosalind asked. "Many people would think that you do not believe in Her."

Again, he said nothing in response. Instead, he shook his head.

"You— Do not tell me that— " He is an unbeliever?

"Is there something wrong Miss Lin?" he asked as if he did not have an idea of what she was talking about.

Understanding became apparent in her eyes. "I— No— I just did not expect it."

"You would not believe how many people in the south do not believe in the Goddess anymore," he murmured.

Hearing this, she turned to her left and right once again. Those words could get them in trouble!

"Shall we continue walking?" he smiled at her.

"Yes— I just— You know that this is a very dangerous matter. I would appreciate it if you refrain from talking about this to someone else." Many people would immediately judge someone who does not believe in the Goddess.

"She is a bully."

"Pardon?"

"She— you know who I am talking about."

Her eyes widened but she calmed herself down. What was this man talking about?

"Until now, no one was able to completely travel this world," he said. "Sometimes, I could not help but wonder what was beyond the seas and even… beyond the north. Are there monsters? Are there people? Ah… Am I talking too much Miss Lin?"

She stared at his side profile as she wondered why he was telling her this. These were taboo topics and considered dangerous, even in this place.

"No. It's alright."

"Just as I expected, Miss Lin is not like those people."

"People?"

"The ones who hated the unbelievers?" he asked.

"Oh…" That does not concern her in any way. All she wanted was to live, to survive. That might sound selfish, but she already experienced life in her past life. That life was something she would never want to have again. Since she was given a chance to live another life? Why would she waste it on something so complicated?

Is it not better to live a carefree life?

"I think all we just need to do is live our life," she blurted out loud. "I mean— "

"Be careful Miss Lin, many people think that not believing the Goddess is a capital offense."

"You should tell that to yourself."

"I have seen things, Miss Lin. Things that are not very pleasant. Things that have affected my beliefs." He gave her a wry smile.

"If what they were saying is really true, then… I would have died years ago. But you are different. You are young, and your future is vast. You will meet many people, your friends will betray you and you will have your heart broken. You must be very careful with your words," he added.

"Miss Lin, is he bothering you too much?" a loud voice interrupted her stupor. She did not even notice that Mathies and her were already inside Mr. Pratt's office.

"Ah?" Rosalind looked at the large Mr. Montgomery. He was smiling at her, yet this was not enough to lessen his intimidating size.

"Me knew he would talk too much. Tell me if you want me to cut his tongue. Me shall do it in a heartbeat."

"Leader!"

"Hahahaha— it was a jest. A simple jest." Mr. Montgomery continued laughing. "Since that day, Mathies had been wanting to come back here to meet you, Miss Lin. Me can only hope that he did not bother you too much?"

"No. Nothing like that." Rosalind was still surprised to hear Mathies's words earlier. Was he trying to test her? No. That is impossible. His interest in her methods was genuine. He really wanted to learn. Sadly, she cannot just teach him anything as she did not want to reveal her gifts… for now.

"Very well, my son-in-law had been very busy trying to tell the Duke that you are not yet here. That entitled man wanted you to heal his daughter as she had been suffering so much. Me think that we should just kill them. Do you agree?"

"Leader, here we go again. We cannot just come here and kill people."

Rosalind pursed her lips when Mr. Montgomery and Mathies started arguing in front of her. She looked at Mr. Pratt who was silently sitting behind his table. Just like her, he had a funny look on his face.

"Please do not mind them."

"Not at all," Rosalind ignored the two and walked towards Mr. Pratt. The room was as simple as it was before yet something about it seemed different. Something about it felt warmer.

"So the Duke wanted to start the treatment as soon as possible?" she asked.

"Yes," he nodded. "That and something else."

"Something else?"

"I have a suspicion that he wanted you to treat him."

Rosalind narrowed her eyes. Of course, she already expected this.

"Are you certain that this is the right decision?" he asked. Both of them knew that this would create waves of problems for the Emperor and would eventually cause chaos inside the Empire.

"Helping people is what I do Mr. Pratt. Do you think helping people is wrong?" she countered.

"This is a different case."

"There are no different cases Mr. Pratt. They are my patients. Healing them is what I do," she said.

"Very well. When do you want me to arrange the healing?"

"My priority is Little Miss Alma once I finish healing her then I can immediately start healing the Princess."

Mr. Pratt stared at her for a long time before he sighed.

"I appreciate your help."

"It is nothing. However, I will start traveling in a few days, and I will come here every two days after that. And I would like to hire mercenaries to protect me from this treatment." Rosalind uttered.

"What do you mean?" Mr. Montgomery interrupted them. He must have already finished his argument with Mathies.

"I am a simple healer Mr. Montgomery, I cannot protect myself. We do not really know what they would do once the process is successful."

"You mean— "

"I do not want to assume the worst but it is always better to be prepared. Don't you agree with me?" Healing the Princess is not the problem. Healing the Duke was.

The Duke of Duance would surely try to keep this a secret and… might do something just to make sure that everyone involved will not be able to say a word about it. Literally.