Of course, it wasn't a hasty decision.It was a calculated move, based on the Drosch family's budget, which she had carefully considered.If they could retain such a high-class personnel agency as a business partner, the gains would far outweigh the losses."Please make sure to convey my gratitude to Madam Midas for her support," Rihana said, smiling brightly as she signed the contract."I'll be sure to do that."Rihana, an exceptionally capable talent, knew how to communicate her thoughts effectively.And so, under the crescent moon that hung above the pointed roof of the Drosch estate, it was time for her duties as an "Isolation Tower Maid" to begin.An isolation tower maid was exactly what it sounded like—a maid assigned to the isolation tower.Her primary duty would be to care for the isolation tower's sole resident, Duke Drosch, a man who could unleash magical outbursts at any time, potentially causing great destruction around him.'No wonder the conditions were so favorable...'Rihana recalled a clause from the contract.[Article 18 of the Contract: The Isolation Tower Maid acknowledges the possibility of death during the course of duty and agrees not to raise any issues regarding this in the future.]It was hardly surprising that the salary offered was exorbitant; it seemed like hazard pay."Are you ready?"Bastian approached Rihana, who had been lost in thought in front of the isolation tower, and asked her. It was a question layered with meaning.Was she prepared not to succumb to the Duke's charms?Honestly, that was hard to say for sure.This was why she felt so tense.But when she thought of it as simply preparing to care for what was essentially an active volcano for two months..."Well, yes, I'm ready."At least she was confident she wouldn't die from one of the Duke's magical outbursts.***No matter how distinguished he was as the Duke of Drosch—who might not even know he was the male lead—he was still human. He probably wouldn't be making excessive demands at night.He'd likely just sleep.Rihana leaned back on the sofa in the maid's room of the Isolation Tower and closed her eyes in a relaxed manner.Such an easy job with such a high salary.There's no other job quite like this...The gap in the slightly ajar door of the maid's room opened a little wider.If it were the Duke, he would have pulled the latch, so the visitor wasn't him.A cat?Almost as if she'd been waiting, Rihana approached and lifted the cat into her arms."You're a bit late. Did you have dinner?""There were a lot of stairs.""Oh, I know those stairs. I didn't want to climb them either."Rihana petted the cat's head, then moved her hand to its mouth.Magical energy was concentrated at her fingertips.Although it was magic that permeated the air, very few knew how to wield it.People who could use magic to cast spells were called mages, but Rihana was not one of them.She was hardly ordinary.'Ordinary people would sense this as nothing more than a breeze...'Rihana knew how to manipulate it.If mages could turn water into fire or stone using magic, her power was more like creating ripples on water.She could gather and disperse magic in the air, exerting force on it as she wished.'Even though I know little about it, I've felt that this power is extraordinary, so I've refrained from flaunting it.'She only used it when feeding the cat and otherwise avoided it.'With this ability... I might just be able to protect myself from the Duke's magical outbursts.'Manipulating magical power felt as natural to her as sipping cold soup.They said abilities like this were a huge advantage on the opposite continent."Give it a try, Cat... It's Advantageous."Rihana's nonsensical words were met with the cat's focused attention on licking the magical droplet.And then it happened.Clank!The bell connecting to the Duke's office within the Isolation Tower rang.Tension flashed through Rihana's pink eyes.Kilian Drosch was summoning her.***"You must be tired..."As Rihana entered the office, she tried to use a tone resembling that of a romance novel heroine."Even though you've accumulated wealth from unrelated ventures, why work through the night when you should be resting? You should be sleeping.""Thank you for your concern. Please, take a seat."Kilian deflected her comment with a smile and gestured toward the red sofa across from his desk."Would you like some tea? I could make some for you."Having studied "Tea Blending for Specialist Maids" the day before, Rihana secretly hoped he would ask her to prepare some."All I need is for Miss Rihana to sit down."Kindness and authority seemed to coexist in his voice.Though she wasn't sure how well it worked, Rihana could feel both in his gaze as he looked at her."You don't like looking up at me."He added this with a slightly desolate tone, and Rihana sank into the sofa without a word."I have something to say.""I also heard something about you, Duke."Rihana, on guard, spoke up."They say you're charmed by every new maid."He might have sent away more than one maid after being enchanted by them.With a somewhat mocking tone, Kilian smoothly replied."No maid has captivated me as much as you have."Rihana narrowed her eyes."I'm sure you've said the same to every maid before me.""Then let me prove it to you.""And how will you do that?""This heirloom has been passed down through generations of the Drosch family, to be given to the duke's wife."Oh my goodness.This man was proposing marriage to a maid he'd known for less than a day!"...."Rihana felt a surge of disbelief and shook her head.'He might not be your typical male lead after all.'At last, she raised both hands in mock surrender."You win.""In that case, give me just ten minutes. Since I've won."Even if it hadn't been a joke, she had no choice.She needed this job until she could secure 1,000 gold coins."If it's an order."Her easy compliance seemed submissive, but her unease was apparent.Her stiff posture reflected her discomfort.Kilian chuckled at her response."I suppose you're worried about my magic."Magic Excess Disorder, also known as "Magical Overflow Syndrome."It was an illness that afflicted only those with an overwhelming affinity for magic.Only highly skilled mages, capable of intense magical power, were known to suffer from it.Kilian fell silent for a moment before rising to look out the window."So, there is a way for someone like me not to harm others."He stated this matter-of-factly."I can sense the signs of an impending magical outburst. At that moment, I could choose to end my life. Then, the magic would lack a host and couldn't cause much damage."Rihana's eyes widened."What are you saying?"Her expression turned into a frown as she questioned him.Magic Excess Disorder wasn't something just anyone suffered from.It usually only occurred in highly skilled mages with extraordinary magical abilities.'That's why he's isolated.'The risk of an uncontrollable magical outburst, capable of bringing destruction to his surroundings.Then he moved closer, gently placing his hands on her cheek, and said,"But I promise you, Rihana, that you won't suffer any harm."'Isn't that different from Clause 18 of the contract?'Though her retort was sharp, he didn't appear to be lying.His sincerity felt more genuine than when he claimed to have fallen in love at first sight.Want To Read Ahead?👇Table of Contents For Advance Chapters -Standard Membership (3$/month)👉Advanced 3 ChaptersGold Membership (6$/month)👉Advanced 7 ChaptersElite Membership (8$/month)👉Advanced 12 ChaptersMore Translated Novels And Audiobooks Visit - 👉 patreon.com/Eternal_Translations