# Chapter 68
Chapter 68
There was nothing as disturbing as the pain of what most wanted to be taken away.
She would take Rezef's throne as if she had placed the blade in his cheek in front of Henverton.
Cayena went straight to the emperor.
“I'm anxious because there are many things to do before my coming of age celebration, — said Cayena.
As usual, she prepared snacks for the emperor.
Also as usual, she sent some to Rezef.
So on the surface, it seemed like everything was normal.
It was only Cayena's heart that changed.
“I would like to visit the temple.
Emperor Esteban took a sip of the watery pumpkin soup.
Curious, he asked: — The temple?
It was unexpected.
A temple, right now?
Cayena was not a devout believer.
She replied politely: — I heard that there is a miraculous temple, so I want to make a donation there.
I've heard good things about it.
Temples generally conducted business this way.
Typically, noble ladies rely on such power to pray for an easy birth or a good marriage for their children.
The emperor did not know that his daughter believed these things.
“Recently, there has been a lot of pressure on her.”
It would also look good on outsiders if Cayena visited the temple to purify her body and mind.
“That sounds good.
Cayena smiled and lightly hugged the emperor.
“I will pray for your majesty’s recovery.
The emperor subconsciously smiled at her adorable behavior.
It was good that her daughter was smart, but it was also a great pleasure to see her act so cute.
“Then I will leave.
Having achieved her purpose, Cayena bowed gracefully and left the emperor's chambers.
She turned to Vera.
“Prepare my clothes in advance.
I think I'll just go with a servant.
“Excuse me?
Vera was scared.
“Isn't it too simple for your trip?
Please take one of the senior court ladies.
“He is well.
It will be enough to bring a few escort knights.
It will not look good to bring many attendants to the temple.
“But…
All the knights in the escort were men, so they couldn't help her or look after her while she changed her clothes.
“I will wear simple clothes that I can put on and take off by myself.
Vera wondered if Cayena really believed that the strange temple could perform miracles.
She didn't seem like the type of person who believed in such superstitions.
“But she’s been through a lot recently.”
Maybe that would be enough to weaken the princess's heart, but Vera doubted it.
“I have to get the magical power, but it will be difficult if I am accompanied by a lady-in-waiting.” Cayena thought.
In this world, magic existed.
Olivia was brought back from death with the power of magic.
Cayena knew how to obtain this power since she had read the novel.
This would significantly compensate for Cayena's helplessness.
Therefore, she had to get her hands on this power.
There wasn't much to prepare.
She only needed a tribute to offer to the temple, a suitable servant and a knight escort.
Vera continued to voice her concerns, but Cayena dismissed them.
“Wouldn't it be better to prepare better and leave tomorrow?
She couldn't do it.
Cayena had to hurry and finish before Rezef heard the news, became suspicious of her, and had someone follow her.
Soon, everything was ready.
Cayena put on a hood and climbed into the carriage.
“It will be cold at night, so please make sure you wear a robe.
“I know.
Don't worry too much.
Cayena made eye contact with Olivia, who was standing silently behind Vera.
To the court ladies bidding her farewell, she said, — I will return.
Soon, the carriage left the imperial palace.
Cayena looked out the window blankly.
Even in the capital, there was a small temple in a remote location.
It was close to the favelas, so no one used it.
However, due to some strange rumors, noble ladies secretly visited the temple.
“The temple is destined to be miraculous.”
It was the temple where a wizard hid from the public eye.
“We're here.
Cayena got off the carriage and looked at the lonely building in front of her.
A young priest approached her.
“Are you the lady who requested a visit today?
“I didn't ask.
The priest was a little surprised to hear the voice of a woman much younger than expected.
He couldn't see her because of her cloak, so he thought shewas a noble woman who often visited this temple.
Cayena lifted the hood of her robe slightly and met the priest's eyes.
The young priest's eyes widened.
“Y-Your Highness!
He bowed hurriedly.
“I greet Her Highness, the Princess.
“Pleasure to meet you.
The priest's face turned red.
The reason was that he saw, by far, the most beautiful person he had ever met.
“I would like to make a donation to this temple.
The priest, momentarily captivated by her beauty, was stunned.
As if struck by lightning, he rushed towards the temple entrance.
“Please come in, Your Highness.
“Thanks.
Cayena smiled at the young priest and put her hood back on.
The priest's face was as red as a ripe tomato.
When Cayena entered the temple, a high-ranking priest with a calm voice approached.
He seemed very faithful and had a benign aura.
“What are you thinking of doing?
“I want to make a donation here.
The high priest smiled at his casual tone.
He realized who she was.
“I greet Her Highness, the Princess.
Cayena waved to the maid she brought.
The servant handed a box to the priest.
The high priest asked with a smile,
“Would you like to pray?
“Of course.
The high priest led Cayena to the prayer room.
“So, may God take care of you.
Cayena told the servant and the knights to wait in the lobby.
The knights confirmed that there was no one and obediently retreated to the lobby.
There were a total of four prayer rooms.
Without hesitation, she entered the last prayer room.
The door closed and Cayena said: — Master of the Black Garden, I came to do business with you.
Then, the wooden wall inside the prayer room started to move and someone came out from inside.
He was handsome, with soft caramel brown hair and light brown eyes.
Cayena greeted the secondary male protagonist she encountered.
“Hello, Bayel.
Bayel's expression coldly stiffened since he was called out by an unidentified person.
He walked over and grabbed Cayena tightly.
Cayena's hood fell back, revealing her stunning blonde hair and blue eyes.
His expression became strange.
“Who are you?
Cayena smiled with a face that seemed unreal.
“The person who will receive the rose from you.
“Do you think I’ll just give it to you?”
Bayel was stunned.
Cayena spoke shamelessly, as if she had already received the rose.
“Of course.
Since you will need me too.
Far more irritating than his recklessness was his know-it-all attitude.
There was a meticulous calculation behind the face with the mischievous smile.
Bayel had a strong feeling that if he let his guard down, he would be swallowed by that unknown woman.
“Hasn't it been a while since a new rose bloomed?
At Cayena's words, Bayel was startled and tightened his grip on her.
She shivered as she had not completely healed from the wounds she received during the kidnapping.
“That hurts…
“Oh.
Bayel was surprised and quickly withdrew his hand.
Seeing that her sleeves were wrinkled, he used more force than he intended.
“… sorry.
“That's fine.
Cayena smoothed her face as if she hadn't felt pain just a moment ago.
The nuance of his casually spoken words was so strange that Bayel's eyes were involuntarily drawn to Cayena.
“Is this good?”
Did that mean she didn't care about the pain to a certain extent?
It may have been a leap, but Bayel had a keen intuition.
He thought Cayena was somewhat insensitive to things that could hurt her.
“Which makes it more dangerous.”
She looked like a flower shining with dew in the morning sun, but her air was that of the dark sky before dawn.
As a woman, how did she know about the existence of the Black Garden?
Furthermore, his words were right.
Bayel's situation did not look good.
“This deal won't be bad for either of us.
I get the magic power and you get fertilizer for your garden.
Her words showed that she knew the cost of obtaining magical power.
Bayel examined her carefully again.
The cloak was made of luxurious fabrics and its brooch was adorned with precious stones.
She must have come from an important family.
There was no way a woman like her would want magical power just for fun.
The transactions with the owner of Jardim Negro were made with his own life.
“If you want to use some magic, you have to exchange it for menthe 10 years of his life.
But…
“Half.
“What?
Cayena smiled brightly.
“I will offer half my life to your garden.