(MTL)For some reason, the villainess who went backwards lost her magical

chapter 42

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"We can talk here."

When I looked into my face while hugging Kuro who ran up to me, Kuro stared at me with sparkling round eyes.

......Really.
In this land of spirits, I feel Kuro's magical power much stronger than before.
That means that this place might have more spirit power.
Is it possible to have a conversation with it?

"I was surprised... But I've always wanted to talk to you, so I'm happy!"
"Kuro too. Rachel, I don't understand Kuro at all.』
"Huh? Was that so?"

I did not know.......
Recently, I thought that I was able to communicate with Kuro more than before, even if it wasn't as good as Theodore-sama.
As if I didn't even notice that I was shocked, Kuro looked around restlessly.

『Kuro, I wanted to bring Rachel here.』
"Here? Come to think of it... I came to this place before while I was unconscious. I met Kuro at that time, but was that... a dream? Or did I really come to this place? "
"I'm here. Kuro guided me.』

on second thoughts.
That means that seeing that past was not a dream after all.

"That's... what you saw at that time really happened. Without a doubt, it's my past... isn't it?"

Kuro tilted his head curiously at my muttering voice.

"Kuro was told to stay by Rachel's side."
"I was told... by whom?"

At my question, Kuro turned away.
At the time of this reaction, Kuro probably means that he won't say anything anymore.

However, I also learned something from what Kuro told me.
I guess it means that someone other than Kuro has something to do with Kuro making a contract with me.

So who?

I don't know even if I think about it.
But perhaps it was the word "remember" that I heard in this forest before.
The owner of that voice may have something to do with it.

"By the way, what kind of place is this spirit land?"
"Are you at home? 』
"House? Is it the dwelling place of the spirits?"
"yes"

By changing the subject, Kuro finally turned his face towards me.
There seems to be no problem with this question, and Kuro happily looks around and tells me.

"I'll take you to Kuro's favorite tree! 』
"I'm looking forward to it."

At that time, a big wind brushes my cheek.

"Cat. I don't have time to talk leisurely.』

Suddenly, I heard a voice that was more mature than Kuro's, and looked up wondering what was going on.
Then, a black horse approaching while running through the sky alights in front of us in a dignified manner.

"You are... the spirit that Theodore-sama was talking about earlier... I guess."
"That's it"

The spirit of the horse that I couldn't see until just now was right in front of me.
I was a little surprised by that fact, but Kuro, who was holding it in his arms, happily stretched his front legs toward the black horse.

Kuro wasn't the only black spirit after all.
When you actually see a black spirit other than Kuro, you have a strange feeling.
Perhaps because he has a contract with Kuro, this black horse has a calm atmosphere and a sense of friendliness, unlike its cold speech.

"What are you doing so strangely?"
"It's rare for people in this country to be dark."
"Oh really? 』

The black horse strangely approached my face as if it had been staring at me.

"Well, good. We don't have much time, so hurry up and get on your back.』

- Do you want to ride on your back?

Riding this black horse, I guess... but what does it mean when you don't have time?
I wonder if the black horse noticed me, ''Ah, can't you ride? ' he muttered, and put his head against my cheek.

At that moment, the body gently floats.
My body floated on top of the black horse on its own accord, and after that, I sat on the back of the horse and got off cleanly.

"I'll take you"
"Where?"

My voice that asked that question disappeared into the air and was only faintly audible.
Because the black horse with Kuro and I ran high in the sky so that we could see the whole forest.

It was so shocking that I was at a loss for words.

No way, I can fly in the sky like a bird...

the sky is near
You can see the top of the tree.
There is also a lake not far away.
In the distance, there are mountains that stretch like a god.

--What a magnificent sight.

"To be able to see such a beautiful place from the sky..."

I can't believe it...
I looked around, trying to imprint the sight in front of me.
Naturally, the cheeks are flushed and the corners of the mouth are raised.

"We cannot live without nature. Therefore, the spirit protects the forest where it lives.』
"So this place is so alive with the magical power of you spirits?"
"that's right! 』

I wonder how amazing the power of the spirit is.
And the source of that power is this nature.

Rivers, lakes, seas, plants and flowers, and this earth.

I feel the life force from all over this earth.

"A long time ago, humans and spirits lived together in nature. Times have changed, but we need to protect nature together."

Is that so?

I once wondered why spirits with power would make contracts with humans.
However, if humans and spirits were closer in history than they are now, then I understand.

"By the way, where are you going?"
"Lake"
"Lake? I wonder if there's anything there."
"You'll understand if you go"

When I asked while looking around, Kuro indicated the direction of the lake with his gaze.
There was a beautiful lake covered with trees.
The sunlight reflects off the surface of the water and shines, and the sight of the leaves blowing in the wind and gently falling as if being sucked into the surface of the lake is so beautiful that it is out of this world.

"This place is... how beautiful. The water looks like it's shining."

The black horse floated on its own just like it did when it put me on, and gently lowered me to the ground.

When I looked into the surface of the lake, my face was reflected in the water. Kuro, who was standing next to me, looked into the lake in the same way, and it looked like a mirror.
I involuntarily scoop the water with both hands.

"It feels good to be cold..."

When Kuro puts his face in the water I scooped up, he licks it.
Her cheeks burst unintentionally at the sight of her.

"Did you like it?"

A sudden voice came from behind, causing my shoulders to tremble, and the water scooped in my hands was sucked into the ground.

"Who?"

When I timidly turned around, there was a young man stroking the head of the black horse from earlier.
The black horse is also quietly leaning against the young man.

――When did you realize that... even though there were no signs of anything?

A young man who looked about the same age as me looked at me with black hair that was just above his shoulders and large, slightly raised eyes. From his eyes, you can see his familiarity and interest, and you can't feel his unpleasant gaze at all.
Above all, the double teeth on the mouth that smiles happily exudes a friendly atmosphere.

"Are you finally here?"

The young man narrowed his eyes happily as he approached me.