Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Translator: Yonnee

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I smiled brightly then spoke.

“I’m dazzled by your beauty.”

It would be ridiculous to rationalize in this way if it was any other person, but it’s Albert we’re talking about here.

He’d be able to understand that there were just some people who were weak to that face of his.

“It’s amazing that this turn-around happened in just a day, and you were absent for half of that time.”

Albert replied sardonically. This brief moment of hysteria was all for the sake of the contract. But it was suspicious for a maid to suddenly gain knowledge about contracts after a day.

And Albert deserved to be angry at the fact that he’s being controlled by a maid all this time.

With a determined expression, I continued.

“I’m in my right mind now, please don’t worry.”

“In your right mind…”

What, do you think I’ve gone crazier now…?

I laughed nervously, ignoring his stinging gaze. It’s always better to just smile when you’re in trouble.

Seeming as if he thought he wouldn’t be able to get anything else out of me even if he asked, Albert sighed and tilted his head to the side.

“It’s impossible for me to use magic now. I’ll have to take a closer look at the wand.”

“Then do you acknowledge the contract’s terms?”

I will, at least.

“If I could trust you, then I would.”

His eyes were cold. At that, goosebumps ran through my body. It felt like I was watching a horror movie unfolding right before my eyes.

But I can’t get scared here. I quickly gathered my wits about me.

A client.

Albert, who was in front of me now, was a client I’ll have to win over so he’ll sign the contract.

This was one more thing I had to keep in mind.

On the surface, it seemed like we were on even grounds because of the contract, but Albert had the upper hand because I needed him to sign it first.

I mean, sure, I’ll bend over backwards for him, but I won’t forget what I’m standing up for. This contract would be beneficial to both sides, so I needed to do what I had to do first.

I stared straight into his eyes.

“Your Highness. I’ve shown you all the cards I have. I’ve drafted a contract, moved to another room, and even kissed you to clear your suspicions.”

If he still didn’t believe me, then it’s his loss.

“Did I threaten you or beg you for it? I want you to know that we’re on equal grounds for this contract.”

“Equal grounds, you say.”

Albert smirked and wrinkled his brows. A slight shadow dawned on his features.

Well, maybe he didn’t like the idea of being equals with a maid. But I cleared my throat and explained.

“Of course, this will only be applied while we’re inside the tower. I’m saying this in the first place because I don’t want Your Highness to misunderstand that I might be using you.”

“So you’re saying all your actions are in accordance with the contract?”

“Yes. I’m willing to fulfill my part in the contract faithfully. That is, if Your Highness respects my terms as well.”

There were three clauses that I included for my own sake.

First, that my life would be guaranteed once we left the tower.

Second, that I’d be given enough money to live in comfort so I won’t need to rely on other people.

And lastly…

As long as I didn’t touch him, then Albert shouldn’t touch me without my consent either.

“I believe that Your Highness can fulfill all these conditions.”

“I agree, I believe I will.”

Albert paused, then he stared at me with one eyebrow slightly raised.

“But you, Rosé. I don’t believe in you. What would happen if you fail to uphold the conditions?”

I didn’t think either that he’d believe me right away, so I prepared a countermeasure.

I was confident that I wouldn’t break the terms. That’s why my answer was simple.

“I will pay with my life.”

“Your life?”

“Yes, my life. If we’ll be walking this path together, shouldn’t we do it right?”

“Do you mean it, Rosé?”

“Yes, Your Highness. I’ve been sincere this whole time.”

Albert smiled as if he was having fun.

“Rosé, get me a pen.”

“Yes, sir.”

He ordered me around so naturally. I handed over a pen with the sincere heart of a subordinate towards her boss.

Why make a fuss when he’s about to sign the contract?

He stared at me while holding the pen in one hand.

“You won’t regret this?”

“Why do you think I’ll regret it?”

“Because you like me a lot.”

“Ahaha. In the face of death, all worldly desires are lost.”

I spoke seriously.

He signed his name on the document.

Then, I signed my own next to his name.

The signing went by so fast, I don’t think LTE networks would be able to keep up.

With both names side by side, the contract looked so lovely.

I gave him the other copy and looked at my own copy with a happy face.

Now, I was on track towards a full life until I grew old and wrinkly. Wherever I am, I just take from the bowl assigned to me.

Holding the contract with both hands, I bowed to Albert and spoke with a loud voice.

“Then, I’ll be in your care for the rest of our time here in the tower, Your Highness. I’ll make sure you won’t regret signing this.”

“I look forward to your cooperation, Rosé.”

Albert bowed as well, gracefully. Ah, it was like CG effects were added all of a sudden. I could see a halo forming over his head.

So blinding! I gaped at him for a moment, then I came to my senses and solemnly said—

“I’ll bring this up to my room then.”

“I’ll keep mine as well.”

I climbed the ladder to enter the attic and placed the contract inside a desk drawer.

Life Lotto— secured successfully.

Albert was no longer a person who’s a threat to my life. He was now a client I’ll have to be nice to from now on.

And with this, Albert can try getting out of this tower faster.

However, no matter how much of a genius he was, it might take some time to escape from the tower because he couldn’t use his magic properly here.

Now, it’s just like we’re roommates.

I remember living with a roommate before I found my own place. We had quite a difficult time living together because our lifestyles were so different from each other.

That’s why I’ll need to know Albert’s preferences first.

People who didn’t get along with each other would make terrible roommates.

Even if I couldn’t match him perfectly, it’s better if I lessened the possibility of tension rising. As long as I wouldn’t step on his toes, then he wouldn’t step on mine.

And the most important thing to consider when it comes to having a roommate is…

Going back downstairs, I stood in front of Albert with a grim face.

Albert, who was currently reading a book, raised his head and narrowed his eyes, expressing that he didn’t want to be disturbed at the moment.

“What is it?”

I put my hands together and smiled politely.

“Your Highness. There’s something we need to talk about right now.”

“And that is?”

“What do you like?”

“Pardon?”

“Food.”

The only right motto in life is ‘live to eat.’

“I would like to know if you like spicy, sweet or salty food, Your Highness.”