Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Chapter 254
Chapter 254
Translator: Yonnee
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“Get up.”
As he urged, I stood and discovered that the handcuffs that had linked us were gone.
Only platinum bracelets remained on our wrists.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“Not exactly…”
Albert, caressing his wrist with the bracelet, stood up. He adjusted his cravat and glanced at me.
“It’s because I don’t want you to be uncomfortable.”
Touched for a moment, I gazed at him and asked,
“Did you not consider that for the whole week?”
“Think of it as how much I thought of you.”
It wasn’t just me who enjoyed it, was it? Albert whispered softly.
Yes, winning an argument against Albert was impossible.
I rose from my seat and began to get ready to leave.
Albert watched me and finally laughed out loud.
* * *
With Albert’s help, I finished preparing and walked out slowly.
Outside the tower, people I hadn’t seen in a long time were waiting.
Mercy, Liam, and even Schubert. All those close to Albert had gathered.
They all had darker circles under their eyes than a year ago. It seems they had been through a lot with Albert.
“…Sister?”
Mercy, looking haggard, approached me first. She seemed unsure, as if this version of me was unfamiliar.
And indeed, it was. This was the first time we’d met while I was in this form. But I disliked awkwardness.
I smiled first and extended my hand to Mercy.
“It’s been a while, Mercy.”
“Si…ster.”
Hearing my words, Mercy’s eyes welled up with tears, and she strode forward to embrace me tightly.
“You really, really made it! You have no idea how hard it was without you…”
“Mercy, you’re making Jung-in uncomfortable.”
As Mercy rambled on, Albert gently smiled and placed his hand on her shoulder.
Mercy flinched and then let me go.
…I’ll have to call Mercy aside later and ask if something happened.
With Mercy stepping away, I could see Liam and Schubert standing behind her. Liam was looking at me, his lips tightly sealed.
He never particularly liked me being by Albert’s side.
The thought that he might not be pleased with my current state crossed my mind.
Liam approached me.
“It’s been a while, Duke Masen.”
I greeted him first. But Liam’s reaction was odd.
With his lips tightly pressed, Liam muttered with a somewhat shaky gaze.
“…I have been foolish.”
What?
“Please continue to stand by His Majesty’s side. I will also assist.”
“I feel the same.”
As Liam spoke, Schubert added from behind. They missed me in my absence, an odd silver lining to my disappearance.
Suddenly, before me, three people seemed to be filming a movie’s poignant regretful scene.
I thought it would take a long time to get Liam’s approval, but I ended up getting it so easily.
I felt bewildered as I headed toward the palace.
[ Blanc, come to the palace when you return. ]
Of course, I also sent a telepathic message to Blanc. There was no contact from him, so he must still be busy searching for Alexander.
Perhaps it was to respect the privacy between Albert and me.
I didn’t realize when Albert and Blanc became so close.
My stomach was incredibly empty since I came to the palace without breakfast because of Albert.
The chef Albert assured must be quite skilled.
And Albert’s words were not wrong.
An unexpected guest was waiting for me in the palace.
“Oh my gosh…”
I couldn’t close my gaping mouth as I stared at her.
“Hello.”
Before me was the original female lead of this book, Seo Ina, a character with incredible cooking skills.
Her flowing black hair and auburn eyes suited her perfectly, and even her voice was beautiful.
She took my hand and smiled brightly.
“I’ve heard so many stories about you, so I’ve been waiting for this moment. Finally, we meet. I’m Seo Ina.”
Her voice, laced with confidence, made her appear even more assertive. She was just as I had imagined while reading the novel.
“You’ve heard about me?”
“I heard you like Korean food. You cook as well. So… I thought we might be in similar situations.”
She shook my hand. To her, suddenly thrust into a new world, someone like me must have been a welcome friend.
“I’ve prepared today’s meal with dishes I’m good at, would that be alright?”
Any food made by someone else is always delicious!
Seeing me nod, Seo Ina, relieved, began to introduce the food as we entered the dining room together.
“I’ve prepared various dishes, including braised kimchi using well-ripened kimchi, rice, egg rolls, and soy braised beef.”
…My goodness.
It was exhilarating. The spread of food before me tantalized my olfactory senses.
I never thought I’d be able to enjoy well-fermented kimchi, maybe just some quick kimchi, but this was beyond!
The meat soaked in kimchi juice made my mouth water just by looking.
But it wasn’t just spicy red dishes. Considering various tastes, the table was colorful.
Mild-flavored bulgogi and royal tteokbokki were also present.
“Please take good care of me from now on.”
Having finished my tour of the table, I firmly took Seo Ina’s hand.
Recalling a meme that was popular on the internet, I spoke solemnly.
“Take all of my money.”
Shut up and take my money!
It was a sincere statement from the bottom of my heart.
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