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

chapter 71

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"I was the one who came up with your redo. ...just because it looks interesting. It didn't matter to me if you died without your magic.』
"...I know. Still, it's a miracle for me."
“But today… today, I really wanted to annoy you or play around with you. I didn't think so.』

　Nell-sama continued to speak while groaning as if choosing his words over and over again. Instead of telling me something unilaterally, I asked for my understanding for the first time.
　Surprised at Nell-sama's state, I waited for his words as he tried hard to tell me.

"... I just... thought it would be nice if you smiled."

　Averting his gaze embarrassingly, the words he whispered were very unexpected.

“Nell-sama… have you been trying to please me all day?”
"Ah, it's only natural."
“The fact that you took me to the space-time room, and the fact that you made time to meet Louis-sama.
"……What. She has said so many times.'

　Nell-sama's cheeks blushed slightly embarrassed by the words I muttered. And then he turned his head away with a sulky look.

“You gave me my power, so… give me my protection. You are the only one who received my divine protection and didn't break.』

　I suddenly remembered the words that the black horse said, "The king is young."
Until now, Nell-sama may have had little experience in organizing his emotions and putting them into words. He is curious and interested in humans. But how your actions appear to others, and how you feel about their actions. I don't think I've ever felt that way before.

　No, if anything, as a Spirit King, it probably wasn't necessary.
　
　Even so, Nell-sama is trying to stay close to me.
　He rushed to Louis-sama's life in danger and gave him a chance. She also took me to the space-time room. I thought it was all a whim of the Spirit King. And there is certainly a side to this that is certainly whimsical.

　But more than that, it's nothing but the reason why he thought of me, even if only slightly.

"Listen carefully. It's true that we spirits live as we please, and we hate matching with others. But they are much more affectionate than you humans.』
"Affectionate..."
"Ahh. You humans I've seen betray you with a good face. lie. Whether it's a parent, a lover, or a best friend. After hurting him, he feels guilty and regrets it. Even though I didn't take care of it.』
"……yes"
"Spirit lives by instinct. Humans may not understand it. I don't understand people's emotions. I don't really understand the weight of life. But I will not betray you. I will not deceive you. I don't lie. Contracts that spirits other than the Spirit King make with humans are for life. Never leave a partner once contracted. …… Humans or spirits, death of either, other than 』

　I am happy with those words.

　Kuro, and the middle-ranked spirit of water that I once contracted with—they always entrusted me with their power whenever I wanted. Spirits are always close to the pactmaker. It gives you power. Even if he uses that power to do evil, he will never leave his pactmaker.

　Being here makes me feel closer to spirits than ever before. And at the same time, I felt the warmth of a spirit that I had never known before.

"The spirit lives as it is... so that's what it means."
"Ah, just like nature."

　No deceit, no betrayal. Do you live as you please?

"I wish I could live like that. Really, from the bottom of my heart."
"I wish I could live like that"

　Nell-sama said to me in a simple tone.
　I want to live honestly. At the same time as that feeling, I am in the position of being the crown prince's fiancée. In supporting the country with Louis-sama, there will surely be many things that will not go well with sincerity alone.
　At that time, will I give priority only to my own justice? Or do you give priority to the country and people?
When I think about it, if it's Louis-sama, I'm sure he'll have conviction and make tough decisions, even if it hurts himself for the sake of the country.