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

chapter 61

2‐13

　The festival began in a glorious and lively way. Today, the first day, a lively festival was held in the city from noon, and even at night, the lights were lit and the people were filled with happy laughter.
　Even in the royal palace, a gorgeous ball was held for royal aristocrats invited from Orta and neighboring countries. The brilliance is eye-opening, and you can feel the heat of this celebration on your skin.
　When he greeted the king and wife together with Louis-sama, His Majesty the King nodded with satisfaction from start to finish. Standing next to her, the queen was so beautiful and smiling that it was hard to believe that she had three grown-up princes.

"Ever since I heard the rumor about the Saint of Darkness, it's been a hot topic in our country. You're very popular in this country as well. So, what about the country of Alter? Did you experience any inconvenience?"
"Thank you, Queen. I am grateful to all of you for being so kind to me."

　Along with the king and wife, the three princes, Prince Faust, Prince Ricardo, and Prince Isaac, are lined up side by side. His Highness Isaac looked bored, and His Highness Ricardo kept smiling.
　At my words, the queen moved her eyes slightly and deepened her smile again.

"If that's the case, then please talk to Faust if you need anything. Faust will be the next to know about this country after His Majesty."
"Yeah, Holy Maiden-sama. I will always be your strength."

　At those words, His Highness Faust took a step forward and gave him a friendly smile unlike when we met in the morning. However, the gaze that glimpses His Highness Ricardo reveals and hides a sense of superiority, and it cannot be received very favorably.

　Next to me, who only smiled back without affirming or denying, Louis-sama opened his mouth.

“In the country of Orta, there is a reliable Highness, and I feel that the future is bright. His Highness Isaac’s sword is so famous in our country. Above all, Highness Ricardo is very knowledgeable. It's a person who doesn't exist."
"Huh? What..."

　--Ahh. Louis-sama dared to praise Prince Ricardo and Prince Isaac just now.
　The Queen, who frowned a little at Louis-sama's words, must have noticed, but Louis-sama added, "Of course, for the future friendship with our country."
　
　At the evaluation from the crown prince of the neighboring country, the surrounding aristocrats who were watching us were whispering their faces together.
　There are probably many people who will judge that Louis-sama evaluates His Highness Ricardo just by what Louis-sama said and did now.

“I am very grateful for being close to His Highness the Crown Prince and Marcel Marcel’s daughter.”

　His Highness Ricardo intervened as if to ease the tense atmosphere at once. His voice is not loud, but it is clear, and his gentle demeanor and smile are unique in the harsh atmosphere.
　However, it seems like the queen doesn't like it. The Queen looked sideways at Prince Ricardo with her cold eyes, in stark contrast to the gentle expression she had just shown to Her Highness Faust.

"Riccardo, it's rude. Please refrain."
"I'm sorry, Mother."

　It's hard to see the queen's expression with her mouth covered by a fan, but even so, it's not a lie to say that the relationship between the two is good. His Highness Ricardo is still smiling at the Queen's attitude, but she may be stunned when she says her apology so easily.

　Louis-sama definitely looks like he's not smiling at the back of his eyes. I can't imagine his attitude in front of the crown prince of a neighboring country. What's more, for a queen of a country to do something that would make her relatives feel ashamed... What's more, even His Majesty the King doesn't care about it...
　His Highness Isaac slightly closes his eyes and shakes his head. But her queen didn't mind at all, and she turned her face towards me.