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

chapter 46

110 Crown Prince's Viewpoint

　After hearing from Rachel, I returned to the drawing room that had been prepared for me to organize the contents in my mind.
　When I was looking out from the balcony alone, the setting sun painted the entire sky bright orange, and I felt at peace.

"Louis, are you okay?"
"... Oh, is it Theodore?"

　At that time, Theodore entered the room with the sound of knocking, so I returned to the room from the balcony. Then, I sat down on the sofa across from Theodor, who was already sitting on the sofa.
　Theodore gave me a voice of concern, but his expression was as cool as usual.

　At times like this, I really feel it.
　Unlike me, who was shaken by Rachel's story, Theodore was always a little ahead of the curve and treated her like an adult.

"... I was surprised, but I think I understood the general situation."

　In response to my reply, Theodore nodded, "Yes."

"But isn't it good? Miss Rachel's magic has returned, and if she receives the divine protection of the Spirit King, no one will be able to stop your marriage. For the time being, that problem will be gone. Tandashi
"Ahh"

　That's good.
　This is the answer I was hoping for, and I think it was a good thing considering Rachelle.

"So, why are you making a face that doesn't make you happy?"
"Are you looking unimpressed?"

　Hearing Theodore's words, I can't help but feel wrinkles on my eyebrows.
　When I think about Rachel, what I think is good is undeniably true. That's why I can't help but think that Theodore's point is out of my mind.

"Ah, that's what it looks like to me."

　Hearing Theodore's words, I couldn't help but smile bitterly. If this friend sees him that way, he probably has a more unimpressive face than he thinks.
　It seems that Theodor knows how he feels, even if he tries to disguise himself as well as others. If I were to ask him, he would easily deny it, saying, "That's not true."

"Surprisingly, you can't see yourself."
"Ah, that's how it is. You've been abnormal up until now. Because the child looked at himself objectively and had a face that grasped everything."
"For me, it was normal and natural."
"Well, people have different ways of living. If the environment in which they were born, their families, the people they meet, even a little difference, even the same person can have different thoughts and become like a different person."
"Yeah. Still, the person I am doesn't change."

　The fact that I became more and more unmanageable about my emotions, and that I became more considerate of others, all have a lot to do with Rachel.
　To Theodore, who knew me when I was little, I would seem like a different person.

　Still, it doesn't change who I am.
　I can't change my personality, but I can change my inner self as much as I want. I know that from my own experience.

　And maybe....

　The moment I was thinking about her, the image of my dear girl suddenly crossed my mind, but Theodore's words pulled me back to reality as if to interrupt my thoughts.

"Do you know anything about it?"
"What is it?"
"It's about Miss Rachel."

　Theodore looked straight at me with a serious expression, which is rare for this guy.

　
"Being protected by the Spirit King. It means that the depletion of magical power is related."

――As expected.