# Chapter 70
Chapter 70
A life of just 20 or 30 years could not bloom all the flowers in the Black Garden.
That was impossible.
Cayena could not live for hundreds of years.
"This woman.
Could it be..."
A single person could not bloom so many roses.
Bayel looked at Cayena, who was clenching her fists until they turned white to stay conscious.
“It’s impossible unless the person is not able to meet their life expectancy.”
In simple terms, it meant that there was another life accumulated in that person's body.
At that moment, Cayena could no longer bear the agony and collapsed at the top of the magic circle.
Simultaneously, the Black Garden stopped blooming.
“Heuk…!
— It was then that Cayena finally let out her breath, which had been suppressed because of the pain.
“It's done.
Bayel looked at the black roses on Cayena's white back.
The flowers fluttered as if swaying in the wind, then gradually disappeared.
This woman was full of things he couldn't understand.
Bayel thought he might have signed a contract with someone who might be more dangerous than expected.
He looked down nonchalantly at the princess, who was retching.
“…the mark on your back will be exposed when you use magic, so you should avoid wearing clothes that reveal too much.
Cayena continued to look miserable.
She must have wanted to die from the pain of losing enough of her life to revive the Black Garden.
She exhaled and responded.
“Like you said, it hurts a little.
The feeling of losing longevity was terrible, like being combed from head to toe with a fine-bladed brush.
She wiped her tears and sweat with a tissue.
When she slowly lifted her upper body, her disheveled clothes fell off.
Bayel had to turn his head quickly.
Cayena slowly picked up her clothes.
However, her hand twitched from the lingering pain, and she couldn't even close a button.
She exhaled a low sigh with her blouse almost closed.
She had thought about it very lightly.
She had assumed that she would be able to resume her normal life even if she was in pain.
“I almost lost my mind.”
She did not lose consciousness, but she could not stand or walk with her legs.
Her entire body became erratic, begging her to rest.
But she couldn't.
“If I take too long, the escorts will think something is wrong.”
She tried to force herself to stand up, but she stumbled as if she were falling apart.
Bayel snapped his fingers, and the black petals on the ground came together and lifted Cayena up.
They soon took the shape of a long sofa and gently supported Cayena.
“Thanks.
With a pale face and an exhausted smile, she said, “By the way, I don't know what my abilities are.
I wasn't fooled, right...?
Even close to death, his mouth was still alive and active.
Bayel shook his head.
— It's more surprising that you have the mind to think about it now.
Cayena let out a feverish sigh.
She wanted to pass out comfortably.
However, she couldn't act suspiciously with her assistants around.
Cayena tried to stay awake by pinching her flesh and scratching herself with her nails.
Bayel quickly grabbed her hand.
“Are you crazy?!
— Cayena pushed his hand away, as if telling him to stop bothering her.
Firmly, she said:
“My entourage is waiting outside…
Therefore, she had to force herself now.
Bayel held both of her wrists with one hand so that Cayena couldn't get hurt anymore.
Then he pulled his sleeve over his other hand and put it in her mouth.
“Eugh!
— As expected, Cayena was trying to chew the inside of her mouth.
Bayel endured as she bit his hand until it hurt.
Cayena was sobbing.
Finally, she bowed as if she had given up.
Bayel then pulled his hand away, so Cayena passed out.
“Damn.
He looked at Cayena.
Looking very reluctant, he took out a small glass bottle from his pocket.
Bayel removed the cork with his teeth and poured the liquid between Cayena's lips.
The long trembling eyelashes slowly revealed her blue eyes, which were closed tightly.
The underlying intelligence behind them gradually began to recover.
“What the hell is putting so much pressure on the princess?”
Cayena asked in a dry voice, “Elixir…?”
“And how do you know that?
Bayel didn't understand how she knew about the Elixir.
No.
At that point, it was entirely possiblelet her know, since she was Cayena.
Cayena took a deep breath, enjoying the new vitality spreading through her body.
The “Elixir” was a legendary potion that could only be made with the blood of a wizard.
“Thanks.
You are a good person, Bayel.
Cayena was sincerely grateful for his patient kindness.
Bayel furrowed his eyebrows.
“Hey, you know I've lived a lot longer than you.
“But haven't I lived long enough?
“No…
Cayena, who smiled dazzlingly like the white surface of the sea, shone like the sun itself.
Bayel looked away.
“… he forgets.
Cayena asked him: — But how long are you going to stay like this?
Only then did Bayel realize that he was still holding and containing Cayena.
“No, this is…!
— Cayena slowly stood up as he removed his hand as if she were on fire.
She was still not in good shape, but it was incomparable to her previous condition.
“I definitely feel better.
Suddenly, she remembered that she had bitten Bayel's hand hard.
When she checked his hand, he had a bruise.
“I'm very sorry.
I didn't realize I bit you so hard.
Bayel surreptitiously pulled his hand away from hers and scolded, “This is how much meat in your mouth would have been bitten off.”
Cayena laughed dryly.
“When I return to the imperial palace, I will send you the best ointment.
“Who do you think made the medicine you just drank?
Cayena seemed to know exactly how to make his heart fail.
Bayel was just complaining for no reason.
Cayena put on her clothes properly and checked their condition.
There must be a black rose on her back, but she couldn't check it because she didn't have a mirror.
Bayel said bluntly, “Slowly focus on your senses.
Then, you will feel a strange energy.
Cayena focused on her senses as he advised.
Then, she could clearly feel an unknown sensation in the air.
It wasn't uncomfortable or strange; instead, it was soft and comfortable, similar to the security one feels while floating in water.
“Energy is different based on the characteristics of the launcher.
You have to use it to find out what your ability is.
Cayena nodded and tried to release the energy.
She imagined making a flame.
Squeak.
“Hmm.
The energy seemed to be burning red, then it went out without power.
“After a day, you should feel the capacity you can use.
“I understood.
Cayena planned to return to the imperial palace after checking her skills in a rented building.
Since she had donated a considerable amount before, she could borrow the temple's annex.
“I'm going to start going back now.
After arriving at the prayer room, Cayena grabbed the handle.
Before leaving, she turned around and smiled at Bayel who was standing behind her.
“See you again, Bayel.
Bayel closed the passage without a harsh retort.