Rouge glared at her. "How dare you continue to talk in the presence of the Crown Prince? You do seem to get tired of living."

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Her agitated expression was visible. She raised her hand and waved it as if to say 'no.' "It's not like that at all...! I sincerely apologize!"

The prince taps his finger on the table, as if signaling Rouge to come to a halt.

"How strange..." said the prince. His eye's expression changed slightly but quickly faded.

Huh?

She made an awkward coughing motion and quickly changed the subject. "Thank you for accepting my humble apologies, but last question... hehe, why just taste? Is it possible for me to eat these foods? Why do I only have to try them?" Elyse inquired, shamelessly drooling over the food on the large, long table.

His highness, the prince responded. "You can eat it all..."

"Oh, really?!" Elyse exclaimed joyfully. Her ears also clapped because of happiness. 

"If you still want to live, that is." She froze when she heard his highness drop the fucking bomb.

The corner of his mouth was raised slightly. "The only thing you have to do is to taste everything and see if there's anything poisonous in there. Isn't it simple?" He took up the fork and pointed it at her.

First kill.

Elyse's pupils dilated.

The job is essentially a piece of cake. However, your life can also be easily taken.

"... Can I still turn down the job? I've changed my mind... hehehe..." she immediately answered. She's not fucking dumb. How could she put her life at stake?

Rouge glared at her. "How impudent! No one can defy his highness's command! This is a treasonous sin!" Rouge's name fit on his personality. Rouge is really Rough. Lol. 

"N-no! Treason? This is obviously a scam! Did you say you'd give me a job?" Her mind was in chaos now. Everything is a mess! How can she be so unlucky?

Her dream to return home right away would stay as a dream? That can't be! 

"This is your role that need to be fulfilled." Rouge responded. "Do you believe you have the ability to choose what work you want to do? Ha! You have no legal grounds. How ignorant are you! "

The crown prince gave her a look. He was just staring at them as if they were actors in a play. He leaned back in his chair and continued to watch them. His stunning appearance complemented her demeanor.

Elyse was well aware. He's not only attractive, but also dangerous!

"I will be merciful and give you two options. Deal with the situation or perish slowly in the dungeon. Make a wise decision now." The prince spoke coldly once more. "You don't have any other options besides these two."

The second kill.

This is purely a suicide situation! Even if she chooses one, she will still face death.

This crazy jerk...

In her mind, she cried. "A-alright, boss... I'll do the job, but how long will it take?" Reluctantly, she replied. 

The white-haired man graciously dropped the fork that he was holding earlier. He just held the fork but didn't eat with it.

Does he mean until I die as a result of the poisonous food?

Triple kill. 

This life sucks. 

"We're all done now." He rose to his feet. He began walking as if no one else was in the room except him.

Elyse took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. She appears to have forgotten to breathe.

"There's one more thing..." Elyse became immobile. Is he still not finished?

As he walked out of the dining room, he placed his order. "Teach this peasant how to be a good royal servant. She might lose her head even if she only stays at the palace for a day. Her ignorance is what will kill her."

He look back, staring at her. "But your ignorance amused me today, so I shall give you a second life."