Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Chapter 73

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Chapter 73

Translator: Yonnee

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Albert healed me until the point of exhaustion, so it’s only right for him to stay back in the room and fall asleep.

Now that it’s come to this, the best thing to do was to make some good food for Albert. I was just going to work really hard without any ulterior motives…

But unexpectedly, Albert kicked me out. He’s sending me out since he wanted to rest and regain his strength, but I feel bad leaving him alone. I tried to stay a little longer, though I soon failed.

“Blanc must be looking for you, too.”

Albert soon mentioned the worried Blanc’s name. Recalling Blanc’s tearful eyes, I just had to get up.

Besides that, though Albert didn’t like Blanc that much, it seemed like he wanted to rest alone for now since he mentioned Blanc’s name and all.

“Of course, any person needs some alone time while resting, too.”

As I left the room, I ran into Liam. He was leaning against the wall along the hallway, and the cold look he was now directing at me reminded me of my first meeting with Albert.

I bowed in front of him and had a big smile on my lips.

“Good morning, Duke Masen.”

Since I’ve been trained in the art of serving Albert, Liam’s cold demeanor was like the cold wind a mere air conditioner would give off.

Liam was still scowling. Well, I didn’t have any expectations that he’d change his attitude towards me with just a few words and a smile.

“I have to go inside, so get out of the way.”

“Yes, of course.”

I stepped out of the doorway.

“There should be another attendant in His Highness’ room at all times. If you don’t intend to tarnish His Highness’ reputation, then keep yourself in check.”

“Ah, I apologize. I don’t think I can stay in the room.”

“Are you saying you’re using His Highness’ good intentions just to suit your own convenience?”

“No. I just have to find my cat, and… I’ll find my cat and make something to eat. May I use your kitchen?”

“Kitchen?”

Liam’s expression grew clouded. He couldn’t understand why I needed to go to the kitchen personally. But I want to find Blanc, and I’m hungry. The food that the people here serve doesn’t taste bad per se, but…

I’m currently in the cold northern region of the empire. Can’t a girl have some warm soup? Scrumptious, clear soup! I’ve just been eating porridge for the most part of the last few days, so now I’m craving a proper meal!

Liam knitted his brows. He soon expressed his skepticism, as if wordlessly saying, ‘What are you planning to do?’

Oh, Duke. How can you be so easy to read…

Had I been too properly disciplined by Albert and my team leader in my previous life’s workplace? I might be discovering a new talent—reading people’s emotions and expressions well.

Since Albert was already someone so difficult to read, it seemed like the difficulty level of reading other people had become comparatively low. Though I must say, Liam didn’t reveal his innermost feelings easily either.

“Do as you please. And the cat was taken away by Schubert.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

So Schubert took Blanc with him. I think I’ll have to ask later. After giving my thanks to Liam, he guided me to the room I’ll be staying in.

This room was both similar and different to the room I stayed in the last time. It wasn’t as fancy as Albert’s room now, but this room was better already since it’s bigger than the bedroom at the tower.

The fortress’s interior was warm. It’s because the fireplace was lit, but also perhaps due to some magic spells serving as heating systems. Even so, since the dress I was wearing was thin, I still felt a bit cold.

As if on cue, a fleece dress was prepared for me.

“We’ll help you put it on, Miss.”

Two women who seemed to be ladies-in-waiting entered the room as if they’d been waiting for the chance to come in, and then offered to help me put on the dress.

It seemed like only a few people here knew that I was a maid.

It might be a bad idea to say, ‘I’m a maid, too, so you don’t have to help me’…

After much consideration, I decided to keep silent on the matter. We’re staying here for a week and then we’ll return right away. I don’t have to make this uncomfortable for all people involved.

They might think that I’ll be cooking personally, but it’ll be fine as long as Liam says something about it.

“It’s finished.”

“Thank you.”

“No, it’s our duty…”

I can’t believe these noble ladies are being so respectful to me…! It felt strange to see the two ladies-in-waiting be so restless. I’m not a noble myself though…

It’s like a clichéd scene where the female lead typically shows off her kindness. It’s a common scene in romance fantasy novels.

Shaking my head to get rid of idle thoughts, I soon became surprised at my physical condition.

It’s as if I’d been born again. My entire body felt so light, like all those migraines never happened. I think Albert’s magic had fully stabilized in my system now.

…I don’t want to hurt Albert for anything like this again in the future. This happened because I was a dark mage.

Still, he treated me anyway. Since I’m Rosé now, I don’t even have any inclinations towards black magic, so this wouldn’t happen again.

It’s making me feel a bit uneasy that the treatment was done and over with so fast like that, but… This must be because Albert’s just that great.

I realize once again how life is so comfortable when you have the right connections.

Oh, but I should find out more about black magic. And really, about magic in general. Since this fortress is huge, there should be a library somewhere around here. It would be a good idea to spend some time there.

Once again, I became very excited with the fact that I’m in a new place after being cooped up for a long time.

“Now then, let’s go find Blanc first.”

Stretching my body and feeling refreshed, I left the room. Just in time, an attendant was walking by the hallway.