I Became the Butler of the Seventh Princess, Who’s Regressing Into a Child - Episode 2

Episode 2

The room was enveloped in silence.  

Lady Luciana let out a deep sigh and slowly removed her mask. At that moment, an unbelievably beautiful face appeared before me.  

Her flowing silver hair slid down from her shoulders to her back.  

Her eyes were a vivid red, and the strength contained within them told the story of royal blood. Her skin was translucent white, giving her an almost ethereal quality. Every feature of her flawless appearance was exactly that of the character I had seen in the game, Princess Luciana Grace.  

So, I really have been reincarnated into the world of Legendful B. Cracia!  

As I idly pondered this, I faced her.  

“Why… do you know about me?”  

Lady Luciana asked sharply, her gaze piercing. However, I could see confusion hidden in her eyes.  

As I broke into a cold sweat inside, I tried to brush it off casually.  

“I don’t know, just a hunch…”  

To be honest, anyone could figure it out by just looking at her legs… She should have hidden her legs before her face.  

“Hmm…”  

She stared at me intently, her brows furrowing as she thought.  

“I shouldn’t have come here just because of a connection with an acquaintance. I never thought my identity would be exposed…”  

An acquaintance, huh? Well, I suppose there might be times when one has to entertain in such places for work, although I have no idea.  

As I continued to gaze at Lady Luciana, she shot me a sideways glance.

“Well… you’ve discovered that I have a desire to cling to a handsome younger man like you…”  

I hadn’t known the details of such a specific kink until she mentioned it…  

“As for what happens next… since you’ve discovered my secret, I can’t keep you here.”  

“…Then, what are you going to do?”  

“Either die here… or you become my personal butler.”  

What kind of extremely specific position is that?  

I looked at Lady Luciana with a puzzled expression, but she responded with utmost seriousness.  

“…What do you mean by a butler?”  

“Don’t you understand?”  

“Do you think I understand?”  

“Hmph… it’s a job where you pour your entire life into pampering me.”  

I see, that makes no sense at all.  

As I struggled to comprehend her statement, she seemed to recall something and opened her mouth. 

“Well, as long as you work as my exclusive butler, that will suffice.”  

“…If that’s the case, I can certainly understand. But—”  

“But? You have no right to choose, anyway.”  

“Huh?”  

“I certainly don’t want to do something as cruel as killing you. But I don’t want to die either.”  

It’s hard to believe this is coming from someone who was ready to jump out a window without a second thought earlier.  

“I’ve decided. I will purchase you and keep you in my sight.”  

“…Are you serious?”  

“I am. I can’t leave you here in the store. Since you know my secret, I can’t let you escape.”  

Lady Luciana was completely serious, but I couldn’t grasp the situation at all.  

“Don’t you think I’ll just stay quiet…?”  

“I don’t trust that.”  

…Well, I suppose that can’t be helped.  

Once I was surprised enough to speak out loud, it was inevitable.  

“But… won’t people say things about it? Like how a princess purchased a male prostitute?”  

“Hmph, no one will say anything just because I added another servant. Even though I’m the seventh, I’m still a member of the royal family. There aren’t many who can complain about my decisions. Besides, my siblings do whatever they want.”  

…Well, that might be true.  

For me, it seems better to be purchased by Lady Luciana rather than being a male prostitute and dealing with weird people.  

So, I had no intention of refusing…  

“…Are you serious about taking me with you?”  

I asked in disbelief, and she nodded as if it were obvious.  

“Ah. I will take you to my territory. So, now that it’s settled—”  

After decisively stating this, she sat down on the bed.  

“With my concerns out of the way, there’s still time… so let’s get started.”  

“…Huh? What are you talking about?”  

That’s when Lady Luciana said this. 

She spread her arms towards me and raised her voice.  

“Babuuu!”  

(Note: “ばぶぅ” (babuu) is a playful or cute expression that mimics the sound a baby might make, similar to “goo-goo” or “ga-ga” in English. It’s often used in Japanese to represent baby talk or baby-like behavior, typically in a lighthearted or comedic context. For example, a character like this one pretending to act like a baby might say “ばぶぅ.”)

“!?”  

“Babubabubabu! …Are you the kind of person who leaves a crying baby alone?”  

“…Are you starting the play?”  

“Of course. I’ve paid for it. It would be a waste not to make use of it.”  

“…Are you serious?”  

“Now, hurry. …Babbaa! Pick me up! Daddy, pick me up!”  

“I’m not your daddy!”  

“You are my daddy now, hurry up!”  

“Ugh, fine…! I understand!”

I was aware that my cheeks were twitching, yet I went along with her play.  

And that day, I was officially “purchased” by Princess Luciana and it was decided that I would be taken safely to her side.  

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