Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince Chapter 195

Published at 4th of August 2023 09:58:16 AM

Chapter 195

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Translator: Yonnee

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As Schubert gazed up at Albert, the younger boy looked so wronged in that moment, but in the end, he just lay back down relaxedly as though he had given up.

“If you want to take me away, then drag me to where you wanna go. If not, then I’ll just sleep here, so leave me as I am.”

Even though he must know that he did something wrong, Schubert continued to speak bluntly.

“What’s making this kid so confident?”

I was bewildered. I couldn’t believe that Schubert was such a brazen kid.

“I don’t need to hear your reasons. I won’t punish you.”

“…How would you know?”

“Because I’m also in a similar situation.”

Hearing Albert’s words, Schubert scowled, his expression clearly saying, ‘What kinda bullsh*t are you saying right now?’

Albert took out some money from the pouch and gave it to Schubert.

Fiddling with the gold coin that’s now in his hands, Schubert was puzzled.

“I already thought that you’re crazy, but seriously…”

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As Schubert muttered, he sprang up from his seat. Because Albert was close to him, he was now looking at him squarely.

Schubert was in a daze for a moment, perplexed. Then, as though possessed, he took a step closer to Albert and examined his features.

“…You’re…”

He must have recognized Albert by now.

Each person had a different degree of resistance to magic, and it seemed like Schubert wasn’t overly affected by spells.

Besides, Albert’s face was already widely known in this town, and it wouldn’t have been difficult to recognize his face had it not been for the veiling spell right now.

It was still a fact of the matter, though, that Schubert did not know about Albert’s family issues.

Schubert kept staring at Albert with narrowed brows. Meanwhile, Albert did not shy away from the boy’s gaze.

Schubert should notice it by now.

Albert did not try to hide the shadows forming from his gaunt features. Neither did he hide his lifeless eyes.

Schubert most definitely knew what those meant.

“Just leave now.”

Schubert stood still for a moment, but he soon hurried away.

To be perfectly honest, I was surprised. Albert told me just moments ago not to steal, too, and he seemed to be sensitive in that matter. However, he just let Schubert go.

“You said you don’t like stealing.”

“I don’t. It’s rude to the people who live morally even though life is hard.”

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“Then, why were you like that to him?”

Albert was silent for a moment.

“…I don’t know.”

Albert seemed genuinely confused. I patted him on the head.

“I’m not saying that what you did is wrong. I just want to know why.”

“It’s just… he looked so tired.”

As Albert remained silent for a while, he eventually replied. He spoke in a weak whisper.

The momentary good deed that Albert had extended to Schubert wouldn’t change the boy’s life at all.

Even so, they would meet again. Schubert said that Albert had saved his life.

I don’t think Schubert would follow Albert with such devotion only because Albert gave him some money one time.

They would meet again later. In any case, they left such deep impressions on each other during their first meeting.

“You did good.”

Albert blinked dazedly. One corner of his lips looked like it was about to rise.

“Don’t praise me every time. I don’t want to get used to it.”

“But I’m saying it so that you can get used to it. Because you really are that great of a person.”

Albert did not reply. Perhaps he didn’t know what to say. Instead, he held my hand tightly.

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We left the deserted alleyway and walked towards the town’s square.

There was a week left until the festival would begin, but this place was already in a festive atmosphere.

Various kinds of lights and decorations could be seen hanging outside the houses and the streets. There were also lights on the surrounding trees, giving off a gentle glow.

However, it was a bit regrettable to see that most of the trees were thin. Of course, it must be because it’s winter.

Noticing that I was staring at the trees, Albert spoke up.

“Do you know why the festival is held for only one week?”

“Why?”

“Because the snow blossoms always bloom in the first week of December.”

Albert pointed towards one scrawny branch.

“It’s a strange phenomenon that only happens in this place—that snow blossoms will continue to bloom for a week. People come here to see the trees and snow blossoms that cover the entire town.”

Snow blossoms that would cover the entire town. Even just imagining it, I had no doubt it was a beautiful scene.

Albert caught on to what I wanted to know right away and answered accordingly. That, too, was great in its own right.

“How did you know I was wondering about that?”

“Because I can read everything on your face.”

Albert answered matter-of-factly, and at this, I laughed.

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“This is also something to be praised. Not everyone can read other people as well as you.”

I wanted Albert to know, little by little, that the world as he knew it wasn’t always going to be just that. It was a great opportunity for him to see more things.

The busiest shop around here was the clothing store that was selling ready-made clothes, another shop for coats and another one for custom hats.

One hat was propped up behind a window, purposely being displayed.

The beanie looked as if it was intricately woven with wool, and I just knew for a fact that it would enhance the young Albert’s cuteness.

“Did you find something you want to buy?”

As I was staring at the hat inside the shop, Albert asked me.

He did say that he’d buy things for me, but somehow, I didn’t feel comfortable spending his money.

Regardless of whether Albert was a noble, his household was in shambles right now… It felt like I was stealing money right from under a child’s nose.

…But I also felt too guilty to swipe it from the shop owner.

Perhaps noticing my moment of conflict, Albert narrowed his eyes like a detective interrogating a criminal.

“You’re not going to steal, are you?”

“Oho! What are you saying! I made a promise to you, so how can I break that?”

I pointed exaggeratedly at the hat inside the shop.

“I want to buy that hat over there, so please help me.”

Right, this day was for Albert. I was going to help him with all my might, this boy who had never bought a gift for himself before.

Chapter end