Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Chapter 250
Chapter 250
Translator: Yonnee
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“Um… I also want to say sorry for leaving you alone.”
We had to come back. There was no choice.
Albert burst into laughter as he listened to Blanc’s fumbling excuse.
…Yes, the world that had meant everything to his younger self had collapsed for the sake of meeting Jung-in again.
“But where have you been until now?”
“To see if Alexander is around.”
“Alexander?”
Albert raised an eyebrow. But there was no person with such a name in his memories.
“Umm, not a person but a dragon… I wanted to meet him.”
“Then how about going out now and continuing the search? It’s better to keep searching once you’ve started.”
What he said to Blanc was not a lie.
He was the same person who had continued to push through with his search the moment he began.
After all, his search for Jung-in had also brought him this far, and ultimately, he did succeed.
“I guess… Since Albert is smart, that might be right.”
Seeing Blanc pondering, Albert gently started to coax him.
“If you want, I can send reinforcements to help. Are you sure about him being in this world?”
“Probably.”
Blanc nodded as he recalled his last memory of Alexander. He clenched his fist, contemplating while looking at Jung-in soundly asleep beside him.
“But I can’t leave Jung-in alone…”
“I’ll be by her side.”
“That’s true.”
Blanc admitted. In this world, there was probably no safer place than by Albert’s side.
And in the first place, Jung-in had become much stronger too, so the chances of her being in danger was very unlikely.
Albert could see that Blanc was on the precipice of being fully convinced. His eyes showed real-time fluctuations.
“You once called us ‘companions’, right? We finally met after a long time, so you must understand that we need some time alone together.”
And finally, he threw the last persuasive punch.
“And since you’re feeling remorseful towards my younger self, how about repaying me this way?”
Albert, skillfully using the guilt Blanc had shown earlier, eventually succeeded in convincing him.
Of course, Blanc didn’t simply accept Albert’s proposal out of guilt. He was confident that Alexander was alive, and he’d be back by Jung-in’s side in no time after wandering out in the world a little.
Though Alexander had pretended not to have a conscience, that dragon had taken care of Blanc and Jung-in.
If Jung-in’s help was enough to save Alexander’s life, Blanc was determined not to let time pass without at least meeting each other once more time.
‘Jung-in would probably like to see Alexander again.’
There weren’t many who could find a dragon like Alexander. From that perspective, Blanc, who had become a full-fledged dragon, was qualified.
Even if Alexander had met an unfortunate end again, as long as Blanc would find out about it first, he could keep the fact hidden for Jung-in.
Just once was enough. Jung-in shouldn’t cry again.
He didn’t want her to be sad again.
* * *
I woke up in a daze and had a late breakfast between Albert and the returned Blanc.
It was a simple meal of potato soup and rice, but Albert didn’t complain at all.
The handcuffs linking me and Albert were still there.
After eating, Blanc announced that he would resume his search for Alexander, and I stayed in the tower with Albert. We still had things to discuss.
Finally, I could have a proper conversation with Albert!
With a somewhat moved heart, I declared proudly,
“I’m the one who saved young Albert.”
Starting with the fact that going back to the past was my ordeal, I began to tell the story step by step.
Albert listened attentively without any visible reaction.
“And then, I had to decide whether to save you at the banquet…”
Once I started talking about the incident at Marquis Evnen’s banquet, I got a bit choked up again. Because I felt too powerless.
“Then, I left you there in the past.”
Everything I said matched Albert’s memories. The effect of the forget spell I cast on him had completely worn off.
This meant that Albert’s magical power had reached the level of my own, even though I had just officially become a dragon’s contractor.
“Now it’s time to hear your side, Albert.”
I struggled to get up and sat in front of him, crossing my legs on the soft carpet, meeting his gaze with a serious expression.
“It seems like you traveled to many places to find me, is that correct?”
Albert nodded.
“How did you know I was alive?”
“Because the magic circle that Rosé Artius cast on you still remained.”
“Ah…”
Listening to Albert, I could understand the situation. My assumptions were correct.
Albert had searched every country to find me and eventually unified them all in his quest to locate me.
But still, did he seriously become an emperor? No matter how much I thought about it, it’s just truly remarkable.
Just thinking about the scale of the palace I briefly saw yesterday was overwhelming.
“What was your impression of the Imperial Palace?”
Albert suddenly threw me a question, and I shivered as I recalled the extravagant and grand appearance I saw yesterday.
“It was truly magnificent and huge. I thought my eyes were deceiving me.”
Albert’s eyes softened at my words.
“I’m glad you liked the second gift I’ve dedicated to you.”
“…Second gift?”
“Yes, the first one is me.”
Albert casually replied as he pointed at himself.
“Should I tie a gift ribbon around myself?”
I hastily responded.
“No!”
“Strong denial is considered strong affirmation.”
That languid smile directed at me… It somehow seemed to be infused with his desire.
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