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

chapter 45

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"In other words, the magical power has returned, right?"
"……yes"
"Moreover, he was given divine protection from the Black Spirit King."

　After returning from the forest, I, His Highness, and Theodore-sama moved to the reception room of the Milishie lord's mansion.
I was explaining to them what had happened to me until a while ago.
　After my explanation was over, His Highness muttered, "You're surprised," with a blank expression, and let out a big sigh.
　When I returned from the Spirit Land, Theodore-sama probably had a rough idea of ​​what was going on, so he only nodded quietly at my explanation.

"From now on, what should I do? I'm confused too..."

　After the general explanation was over, His Highness sitting next to me gave me a gentle smile. Then he picks up a strand of my hair and kisses it.
　Seeing His Highness like an illustration in a fairy tale made my heart throb involuntarily.
　However, His Highness gave me a soft smile from the bottom of his heart as if he didn't even notice my feelings.

“Rachel, good for you.”
"e?"

--Was good?

“The reason Rachel regained her magic was because she didn’t give up when she had no magic, and worked so hard.”
“Your Highness… I am not alone.
"Rachel... Really, you're good at making me happy."

　His Highness stroked my hair gently and carefully, put his hand on my cheek and leaned over to peer into my face.
　His Highness didn't try to ask me any more because I didn't explain everything. And most of all, even though he's aware of it, he still respects me and thinks of me from the bottom of his heart. More than anything else, that statement touched my heart.

"Even so, is it a blessing of darkness? In other words, Rachel will become a saint of darkness."
"The Saint of Darkness, isn't it? According to the story Miss Rachelle heard from the Spirit King, the Black Spirit lived in a neighboring country."
"Yes, you said so."

　When I affirmed Theodore-sama's words, Theodore-sama muttered "Is that so?" as if thinking deeply, and after falling silent for a while, he opened his mouth again.

"In other words, there is a possibility that there is a person who possessed the Divine Protection of Darkness in the neighboring country."
“Neighboring country, huh. My mother, the princess, is also from a neighboring country, but that country has many mysteries since the restoration of diplomatic relations, and the neighboring country’s royal family has their own quirks and quirks. "
"Is there a black spirit in the neighboring country... Let's find out."
"I will do the same"

　Neighboring country…….
　It seems that they used to be in the same country in the past, but they didn't have any exchanges after the country split. It seems that the former king formed an alliance with them and His Majesty married a princess from a neighboring country, but even so, it seems that it is difficult to know about the neighboring country.
　Because it is a land of many mysteries, it may be difficult for even His Highness, whose mother is a former princess of a neighboring country, to explore the neighboring country.
　

"So, what is the power of darkness? Do you already know, Miss Rachel?"
"That's... I was told by the Spirit King that I would know if I returned my power... I feel the power, but how to use it."

　Hearing Theodore-sama's words, I lowered my gaze to the floor.
　The Spirit King said that if I returned my magic, I would know what the power of darkness was, but even now that I have my magic back, I still can't figure out what the power of darkness is. I haven't been able to do it.

"Rachel, don't worry too much about it. Knowing the neighboring country may lead to knowing the power of darkness."
"Your Highness... Thank you."

　As if he understands my impatience, I feel lighthearted when His Highness follows me.
　When I was stroking my chest in relief at His Highness's smile, Kuro climbed up to my knee with something in his mouth.

"meow"

　Kuro came back with me when I was sent out of the Spirit Land by the Spirit King, but with that, I could only understand the cries as before.
　In the land of spirits, I was able to talk with Kuro, so I feel lonely, but I guess it can't be helped.

"Flowers? And they're dead."

　When Kuro took the flower in his mouth, it was apparently a withered tulip. The flowers are wilting and bending downwards.
　When Kuro handed me the flower, he jumped down to the floor as soon as he finished his business and moved to the feet of Theodore-sama.

"If I put it in a vase, it might be a little better."

　It's a beautiful flower, so I want to see its beauty for as long as possible.
　While thinking so, I carefully hold the tulip I received from Kuro with both hands.

　Then, strangely enough, the tulip flower that fell into my hand slowly changed from its wilted state to a straight shape, and returned to a lively appearance as if it had just been cut.

"No..."
"eh!"

　I almost slipped out of my hand in surprise at the change in the flower's appearance, but His Highness quickly grabbed my hand as if to support it.

"Flowers..."

　Could this be an illusion?
　Is it really possible for a wilted flower to return to its original state? In disbelief, I turned to face her highness, who was also staring at the tulip with his eyes wide open.

　Only Theodore-sama calmly looked at my hand, and then lifted Kuro to look at Kuro's face. Kuro seemed to be in a good mood and cutely croaked "nya" to Theodore-sama.
　Then, with a smile while raising the corners of his mouth, he mutters, "I see."

　Does that mean that Theodore knows something?

"It seems that Black Cat purposely brought a hint."
"what do you mean?"
"The Spirit King's explanation wasn't enough, so I guess he came to teach Miss Rachel the simplest way to use her powers so that she could manifest her powers on her own."

　According to Theodore-sama's words, the current power is probably the power of darkness.

　That means...

"Then, what is the power of darkness... but is that so?"

　The flower in my hand trembles slightly.
　But if this power really exists, I can understand why the Black Spirit King could have sent me back to the past.
　When the Spirit King of Light looked at me, he frowned ''Have you changed the future?

　In other words, no one but the Spirit King of Light can know the future.
　And it seems that only the Black Spirit King can return time to the past.

　When I came to a conclusion, His Highness, who was sitting next to me, also put his hand on his chin and thought for a while, then lifted his head.

"I see. The power of light is the power to hasten time. On the other hand, darkness is the opposite... the power to return time to the past, isn't it?"