Chapter 91
In black magic, to be able to resurrect the dead, something must be done.
‘For that, you must destroy the kingdom.’
Also, the most important component among them was the blood of the one who was going to be resurrected.
The royal family of the destroyed kingdom in the Black Continent was the descendants of Henus, so it was clear that they used their blood.
In other words, as long as one has their blood, Henus could be resurrected numerous times, even if he had been destroyed once.
‘Henus’ soul may be trapped in the Black Continent.’
Things weren’t looking as good as expected.
The power of the dark wizard exceeded her expectations.
‘Not only controlling monsters but also resurrecting the dead.’
Moreover, the curse mark that was previously engraved on Elena’s body.
‘If he’s capable of inflicting that kind of power onto one of my subordinates, he must have the power of…’
Karen sighed softly.
Within the grasp of the Dark Wizard were Killian Halos, and the former spirit master, Henus.
She couldn’t tell exactly what they were up to, but she certainly knew one thing.
‘They are aiming for Elena, and…’
That they would invade the White Continent at any time.
Another thing was…
‘Maybe, just maybe, I’m his final target.’
There was no solid evidence, but it was a conjecture.
There was an energy emitting from the curse mark in Elena’s body that Karen had never known about before.
There was a trace of black magic there, but it was clear that it belonged to him.
Before Karen ascended to the position of Archmage,
There was one who envied her greatly.
‘… In the end, you succumb to the path of black magic.’
Karen grabbed her throbbing head.
She didn’t know what she was going to do, but she had to be prepared.
*****
“I’m sorry I couldn’t stay with you a little longer.”
Lexion said tenderly as he tucked a strand of Elena’s hair behind her ear.
His eyebrows narrowed in regret.
But Elena only gave a bright smile and shook her head.
“It’s okay. It’s work.”
“But I always imagined that if this moment ever came, I’d be with you for days and days.”
Lexion gently pulled her by her waist and then kissed her on the head.
“I promised myself that I would never leave you.”
Speaking softly, Lexion’s lips touched Elena’s forehead.
Their gazes intertwined.
“… Lexion.”
Elena breathed out.
He stared at her, his gaze penetrating, and slowly leaned toward her.
Their lips a hair’s breadth away, almost brushing.
Just before their lips touched, Lexion opened his mouth again.
“… Actually, I don’t want to leave you. I want to stay with you a bit more.”
His voice was pleading, and Elena found it cute that she smiled.
“I know what you’re feeling because I feel the same way, but… You’ve wasted so much time already to be with me.”
“Yes. But I don’t consider it a waste, because without you, I wouldn’t exist in this world either.”
There was heat in Lexion’s eyes.
“Lexion…”
Then, as Elena wrapped her arms around his neck, his lips touched hers.
His kiss was hot and yearning.
Seemingly impatient, he held her tightly as he struggled to control his smoldering desires.
Kiss—
A short kiss touched Elena’s lips, and they closed the distance between them further.
“I love you, Elena.”
He stared at her and smiled softly.
Then, Elena followed him.
“I love you too, Lexion.”
With a sigh of regret, Lexion let Elena leave his embrace.
“I will finish my work in a few days, so please wait.”
“Yes. I know.”
“But if you want to see me, come visit me anytime.”
Standing in front of the portal, Lexion suggested, blushing as if embarrassed.
Elena lightly took his hand and answered.
“Yes, I will.”
Before entering the portal, Lexion briefly looked at her.
When he stepped through it, the resistance in his movement was obvious.
Now alone in her laboratory, Elena glanced at the portal that Lexion went through.
‘Lexion…’
A pleasant flutter of excitement washed over her.
The last few days with Lexion felt like a dream.
‘… I’m in love with Lexion.’
It was a surprise that she was finally able to fully reveal her feelings to him.
Although she was still troubled by Lexion’s marriage proposal, Elena decided to think about it later.
Maybe they could talk it out and make it work.
A life with him, while doing what she wanted to do.
Her heart fluttered as she envisioned the future.
*****
Elena left the lab after some time had passed.
After changing clothes in her quarters, she left the West Tower.
‘Still, I’m glad I told the Archmage and Sir Jeremy about me being a spirit master.’
Besides, she’d taken the cure; the danger a Spirit Master would suffer from could no longer take hold of her.
‘However… I couldn’t help but think of the former spirit master, Henus.’
Especially in the middle of their talk, Elena was concerned about the expression she saw on the Archmage’s face.
Because, unlike the usual, she appeared quite shocked.
‘I hope she’ll be able to come to terms with it.’
Elena let out a small sigh and entered the East Tower.
She wanted to see Jacob, the East Tower Lord, whom she had met earlier.
He must be busy, even though he had just returned, but she wanted to talk to him even for a moment.
With that in mind, she entered the tower and saw Jacob walking down the hallway, heading to the dining room.
Elena immediately followed after him.
The dining room at the tower was buffet-style.
The wizards and chefs always served a bountiful of food to show off their skills.
So every day’s meals were always an exceptional feast.
“Jacob!”
Jacob was in the middle of choosing what to eat in front of these numerous dishes
As she approached him, Jacob greeted her with a smile.
“Elena, what brings you here?”
The question was natural. After all, the Chief Researcher of West Tower was in the East Tower’s dining room.
Elena casually followed Jacob, picking up a plate and standing in front of the food.
“I just want to share a meal with Jacob. It’s been a long time.”
Jacob stared at Elena for a moment at her cheerful response.
Then, he nodded in agreement.
After getting their food, the two sat down at a table by the window.
They were the only ones in the spacious dining room.
It was possible because the wizards didn’t always have their meal at the same time.
“Did you have a good trip?”
Elena asked him, before taking a bite of her food.
Jacob nodded weakly as he picked at his meat.
“I had a good trip, but I thought I was going to die of hardship.”
Jacob’s shoulders slumped.
“It wasn’t that long since I’ve been to the Black Continent, and the war broke out, and I again had to go back there.”
Ugh. Jacob sighed.
“I was there because of the Archmage’s order; but for the time being, I don’t want to see the Black Continent.”
“Haha, you’ve worked hard.”
Jacob, who had been talking intently, suddenly looked at Elena.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
“By the way, why did Elena come all the way here to eat? You probably didn’t really come to see me. Do you have a favor to ask?”
“No, no! I just came here to eat together after a long time, and listen to the stories about the Black Continent.”
“Hmm. Really?”
“Yes, really!”
“If that’s the case, okay.”
Jacob’s lips went up.
He smiled cheerfully and told Elena what he knew of the Black Continent.
The stories she heard throughout the meal were facts she had already known through books.
Still, Elena eagerly answered Jacob’s questions.
When their mealtime was over, Elena cautiously pushed her luck.
“Uh, Jacob.”
“Yes?”
“Do you, perchance, have a girlfriend?”
Jacob chuckled as if he understood her question.
“Elena. Are you trying to introduce me to someone?”
It seemed that he thought that this was the reason why she suddenly came.
“No. It’s not like that. It’s been years since I’ve known Jacob, but I’ve never seen you with your lover. And you’re a nice person.”
Elena made an excuse. Jacob’s lips curved another notch when he heard the words “nice person.”
“Haha. Thank you for thinking that way.”
Jacob wiped his lips with a handkerchief and added:
“Most of the wizards in the Magic Tower, especially those in the East Tower, thought I was a playboy.”
In fact, Elena thought the same way when she first saw Jacob.
One shouldn’t really judge people by their looks, just because they appear easygoing.
But as time went on, she realized that he wasn’t like that at all.
He was not a lighthearted person, but a friendly and kind individual.
“I don’t think so.”
Elena replied with a smile.
Jacob smiled back.
A moment of silence passed, and Jacob said with a bitter smile.
“Actually, I have a woman in my life that I can’t forget.”
… Finally!
Elena forcibly tried to hold back the corners of her mouth from rising.
Eventually, Jacob started talking.
