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

chapter 59

2-11 Theodore's point of view

“Theodore, you were very helpful today. I really appreciate it.
“No, thank you.

　At the request of Louis, I spent the day observing Miss Rachel and His Highness Ricardo, and I can say that it was a useful time for me. Because I was able to know the facts about the Black Spirit that I couldn't get close to.

"I was finally able to get closer to the mystery of darkness, but there are many things even I didn't know, and the more I know, the deeper the mystery... I guess."
"Ah, darkness and light are similar but completely different. Both have the power to manipulate time, but light is ''faithfulness, compassion''. That power cannot harm others, even unconsciously. On the other hand, darkness Is "obedient, innocent." It's possible to kill people with the use of power..."

　I was waiting in the next room, but I don't remember saying I wouldn't listen. Besides, I guess the second prince also knew that I would hear it and that the information would flow to Louis.

"Louis, what do you think?"
“To be honest, I was convinced. The fact that there was no existence of darkness in Dutoit. Then, even though the existence of darkness was deified, it was hidden from other countries.The Holy Maidens of Light and Darkness who existed at the same time in the past when one country was divided――all of them must have been connected 300 years ago.」
“I guess so.
"Because the country is split in two."

　Too much time has passed to look back on the ridiculously long time of 300 years ago. Still, conflicts between people have various causes such as pride, greed, and resentment. Both are often intricately intertwined. No matter how much the times change and time passes, the seeds of conflict still remain the same.
　Fuu, while exhaling, I put my body on the backrest of the sofa and turned my gaze to the ceiling. What she imagined was the figure of her trying to increase her power by overusing her unfamiliar power with her unfamiliar magic tools.

　――Is the darkness “obedient and innocent”?

　I think I understand why the Black Spirit King chose her.
Honesty is an undeniable beauty. Especially for Louie, who is the representative of Doubt and Trust Yourself. Of course, even for me, the personality that only Miss Rachel has, which I don't have――How much I was helped by her straightforward words, thoughts, and eyes.

　However, if you make a mistake in that straightness, you may destroy yourself without noticing your mistake. Could it be said that this danger is the nature of darkness? If she doesn't use her powers knowing that, she may even endanger herself.

"And what about Miss Rachelle?"
“I am resting in my room.
"I see. I'll be busier from tomorrow."

　yes. The party will last for three days from tomorrow. His Highness Ricardo will be busy during that time, and it will be difficult for him to ask for instruction like today.

“Miss Rachel certainly has the talent, and her magical power is high.
"That's what you are for, isn't it?"
“Louis, what do you think of me?”
"Superman, genius, non-standard - the man who makes the impossible possible"

　While raising the corners of his mouth, Louis picked up the wine glass in front of him and put it to his mouth.

　Jeez……. Thinking of me as someone who always brought troubles to me, I cursed in my mind that you were giving me enough troubles too.

“Yes yes.
"know"

　Louis nodded at my words with a wry smile. I deliberately bend my knees and take a brazen attitude, saying, "I've taken my word for it." Louis, who saw it, burst out laughing.
　That alone made the atmosphere lighten.

　Well, if it's troublesome anyway, it's better to be interested. It looks like I'll be even busier from tomorrow, but even so, compared to socializing, it's ten times easier to be involved in something related to magic.

“So, you met the king and the first prince, right?
"No, I can't say anything. But it doesn't seem like the successor issue will turn out like this right now. The king himself who appoints him doesn't seem to be enthusiastic about it."

　It seems that His Highness Faust, the first prince of Orta, was present at the place where Louis had an audience with the king today. Originally, Miss Rachel was supposed to be with her, but Louis must have managed it somehow.

　Louis put his hand on his chin while making a difficult face, and after thinking for a while, he opened his mouth heavily.

“However, if the first prince is nominated as crown prince, this country will surely rot away. A king who is only interested in his own splendid chair. Second, the queen who blindly dotes on the first prince, and the first prince, who has become accustomed to being carried on his shoulders and has abandoned thinking for himself.
"It's over"

　The future of a country where the people above only think about themselves is fixed
　Prioritizing convenience and neglecting the existence of spirits that enrich them. As a result, even the spirits gave up, huh?
　In a country that lives with spirits, it's only after you've reached the point of no return that you realize that the spirits have disappeared in the future. Or...

“The only hope is the second prince, who has been treated coldly just by birth despite having the ability, huh?
"Everything is a people. We are made alive by the country and have a duty to protect it. The first to suffer is the people who are the foundation of the country, before the nobility and royalty."

　Ironically, the one who can see the current situation in the country of Orta is the second prince, who has never been sought after since he was young.
　His Highness Ricardo is full of talent to blow away all the badness of the environment in which he is placed. It's often twisted, and on the contrary, the country is going to perish, and I even think that it didn't go in a bad direction.
　
　Ah, but do you have a single ally? It's possible that it's thanks to the existence of the third prince, Prince Isaac. People can respond to it if there is a person who understands themselves and snuggles up to them.

“I think you and His Highness Ricardo are similar.
"Well. After all, I am the crown prince of Dutoit country. In order to protect my country, I sometimes make ruthless decisions."

　――In other words, Dutoit country and Miss Rachel…… If necessary, they will cooperate generously in order to protect what is important to Louis. That's why.

“I see, it seems to be Louis.

　It would be nice if Miss Rachel wasn't swallowed by this intricately intertwined dark speculation in the royal palace...
　When I close my eyes, I can see her figure with light in the darkness. While letting out a deep sigh that leaked unintentionally, I closed my eyes for a while and pondered.