Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Chapter 10

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Chapter 10

Translator: Yonnee

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Whether I kissed my boss or not, time went on. I slept well anyway because it was my day off, so I didn’t have to get up early the next morning.

It was agreed upon that I would have one day off every week.

Albert’s breakfast this morning was bread and eggs that I’d already prepared for him in the bedroom.

Ah, I love sleeping in. It was almost lunchtime when I woke up.

Descending the attic’s ladder, I rubbed my eyes that had gotten swollen because I slept too much.

Today again, Albert was gracefully sitting on his bed while reading a book.

He was as perfect as a man who just came out of a clothing store all decked up. In comparison, I looked like a beggar on the streets.

But I didn’t want to look good for him, so it wasn’t a problem to show him my half-asleep bare face.

As I looked at Albert, he in turn tilted his head to one side, as if asking if I wanted to say something.

So I spoke solemnly.

“Your Highness looks handsome today as well.”

He’s handsome every day! A handsome face really is the best…!

“You’re the same as always.”

“Does your mood feel better? Who doesn’t like being called handsome, right, Your Highness?”

“What if I say yes?”

“Then please give me more land…!”

Love won’t feed me!

This prince won’t feed me!

But if he gave me more land and money, I could get a building or two, then my life would be so much better!

I am a simple, materialistic maid.

Long live capitalism!

“You’re dismissed.”

“Yes, sir.”

I gave up right away. I didn’t have to insist on it because the land that was already promised to me might get cut down.

But then… His lips caught my eye.

Albert’s kiss on my forehead and on my lips… This boss of mine was sneakier than I thought.

He was using his beauty as a weapon effectively.

“I think Your Highness is not just smart, but very, very smart.”

Begrudgingly, I must admit that Albert definitely had the skills of a high-level trickster.

If he were Korean, he might have even been a popular idol or actor.

The way he moved people’s hearts with perfectly timed fan-service showed that he knew how to trick people well. My heart fluttered somehow.

That’s why… This is going to be a problem.

Humans were social creatures. It was only a matter of time until we got attached to each other the more we spent time in isolation.

And if the other person was as captivating as Albert, the effect would be even greater! Just look at the flutters I felt just a second ago.

I tried not to think about it too much, but the fact was… I’m also vulnerable to loneliness.

Usually, I wouldn’t like people as arrogant as Albert. I already went ahead and told him directly not to fall in love with me, but if it happens, it happens.

It’s not as though I especially like the light kisses he gave me. I think it would be more exciting to just touch his face.

But I didn’t want to feel anything for him.

What happened that time could just be brushed aside as a one-time mistake. However, I didn’t want him trying anything like that again while we’re cohabiting in this tower.

So, after mulling it over again and again, I came up with a countermeasure.

“Your Highness, I know we can’t go out and I know you won’t give me more land, so would it be alright if I ask just one favor?”

People would say, ‘I’m the only one who doesn’t have a cat!’

If I had a pet animal who could be my friend that I could take care of and be with, even if it wasn’t a cat, I feel like I’d be less lonely.

“A favor?”

“I want to have a pet.”

“A pet…”

“Dogs need walks, but we can’t leave the tower so we can’t get a dog. But a cat, or maybe a hamster? I think they won’t get stressed out too much if they can’t go out. Even if it’s a different but similar animal… I want to raise one.”

I’ll take very good care of my pet and give it my full attention so it won’t get sick. Then, I wouldn’t have the time to think about Albert.

But of course, I’d have to get my housemate’s opinion on which animal would be good. It’s the best method I could come up with for now.

“We’re not getting out of here anytime soon anyway. Please? Can you do this for me?”

I looked at him with watery eyes just like the cat in Shr*k.

And I didn’t forget to make my voice tremble so that I sound even more pitiful.

It wasn’t like I’m asking him to start his rebellion right away.

Rosteratu was going to die eventually, but he was the one who locked up Albert here. He wasn’t just someone to underestimate.

If I tried to rush Albert just to get out of the tower sooner, the novel’s contents might go awry, and his coup d’état might fail. I might also get caught in the crossfire because I’m someone who’d help him with his rebellion.

For my aspiration to grow up to a ripe old age, it would be better to just follow Albert.

Albert would know better when and how to fight the current king.

That’s why I found this alternative!

I pouted as pitifully as I could.

“Pleeeeeaase?”

With his arms still crossed, Albert stared at me with an almost invisible bemused expression, like a parent watching his child whining.

“I can’t bring in animals, Rosé.”

“Just give me permission and I’ll take care of that. We’re living together, so of course I have to ask you. Do you have any allergies?”

I grabbed Albert’s hand when I saw a hint of hesitation.

“I promise to cook you a magical dish later.”

“…You’re just trying to get something spicy again.”

“No, but well yeah, we’re going to eat spicy food again today, but that’s not it.”