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

chapter 48

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　As my mother declared, after that she started lining up my room with a lot of dresses and accessories. I'm like my mother's dress-up doll, and I don't even know what I've changed.
　By the time I decided on the pale mint green dress, I was exhausted and lay down on the sofa. Still, looking at her mother's satisfied face, I reconsidered whether it was okay.

　I just have a question. I asked her mother why she was so enthusiastic even though it wasn't a royal ball or a tea party hosted by the Queen. Then, her mother smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've dated her highness, isn't it? Then why don't you show her a surprisingly beautiful appearance?"

　
　And on the day.
　
　After hearing the news that His Highness had come to pick me up, I headed to the hall with Sarah. Then, when she goes down the stairs, she sees her blond hair shining in the sunlight shining through the window as usual.
　That alone makes my heart throb loudly. However, the moment His Highness noticed me and turned around.

　I could see His Highness opening his eyes wide in surprise. Then, right after that, he narrowed his eyes happily and slowly walked towards me with a smile on his face.
　Surely, if there were other women in this place right now, everyone would be fascinated by His Highness, and His Highness's smile was so sweet and gentle...even so, I could feel the definite heat dwelling in his eyes.

“Rachelle, you are so beautiful.”

　When His Highness came in front of me, he gently held out his hand. His Highness deepened his smile when I put my hand on his hand.
　I can feel my cheeks flushing as if I was lifted up by His Highness's sweet heat. I barely managed to say, “His Highness is also very nice,” but I was worried that his voice was trembling.

　――I don't know why. It's not like it's been a long time since I've met His Highness... just by meeting His Highness, my heart is pounding and my heart is tightening.

"Thank you. I can't help but be happy to think that I can have such a beautiful you today. I'm not the only one who thinks I'm looking forward to today... can I be so selfish?"

Without averting his gaze from my eyes, His Highness brought my holding hand to His Highness's mouth and gently kissed it.

“So, Your Highness.”
"Apparently, I'm more excited than I think."

　When I was conscious of His Highness's words and His Highness's lips that touched my hand, my face became so hot that it seemed like fire would come out. While looking at me with such a gentle face, His Highness leaked out a happy laugh. "Come on, let's go soon," I gently looked up at His Highness, who was holding my hand as I walked next to him.
　When His Highness asked me, "What's wrong?", I couldn't help but say, "Uh." Even so, I timidly opened my mouth not only to always wait for words from His Highness, but also to convey my feelings.

"... Um, me too. I was looking forward to today too."

　His Highness's eyes widened slightly at my soft, squeezing voice. And right after that, his cheeks blushed slightly as he broke his face.

　While riding in the carriage with His Highness, I thought that it might be a long time since I went out like this without feeling overwhelmed. Lately, all I've been worried about is that land of the spirits where the black spirits live. Besides, I was desperate to regain my magical power, so I've been thinking about His Highness all morning, and my heart is pounding... it feels ticklish to spend such a day.

　Just turn your gaze to His Highness and he will immediately return a smile. In order not to overlook the conversations and facial expressions of her Highness, she concentrates all of herself on him.
　Just thinking about how happy those times are makes me feel relaxed.

　The carriage that departed from the marquis residence arrived at the imperial palace in no time while spending such time. With the help of His Highness who got off the carriage earlier, when I got off the carriage, the colorful and beautiful flowers spread all over my field of vision.

"It's beautiful... it's a wonderful place."
"Ah, this is said to be a detached palace that the princess loved about 300 years ago. She died young, but the flowers in this palace still bloom beautifully."
"That's right. Is that why it's called the Flower Palace?"
"It seems so. It seems that this place has a special spell, and the soil is better than other places."

　There are many beautiful gardens in this country, such as royal palaces, aristocratic gardens, and royal parks.
　But here something is different.

　It's beautifully arranged, but I wonder if it's still somewhat natural. There is such a naturalness that makes you feel as if you have wandered into a flower garden in a fairy tale.
　
　When I involuntarily looked around and stared at it, I heard a faint laughter and moved my gaze. Her Highness then smiled and said, "I'm glad I was able to bring Rachel here."

"There's an interesting place over here. Why don't you go?"
"Yes, by all means"

　His Highness led me by the hand, and when I went further inside, there was a quiet small wooden door that seemed to be hidden.
　Without hesitation, His Highness held his hand over the door, and the area around the key glowed faintly.

"Ah, this? There's a special trick to this so that only the royal family can enter. That's why this wooden door may look fragile, but it's actually sturdy and won't break."
"Is it okay if I come in too?"
“Of course.

　When His Highness opened the door with vigor, it was different from the well-arranged garden until just now, it was full of grass, trees, and flowers in full bloom all the way up to the sky from his feet.

"How lovely! It's like a tunnel of flowers."
"The gardeners don't take care of this place."
"Is that so? And yet, are they blooming so vividly and beautifully?"
"Ah. I'm sure the power of the spirit is working here as well."

　I see, the power of the spirit.
　Certainly, it is a mysterious place where you can feel calm and gentle like that spirit land. Look at the sky covered with flowers and plants so that it burns into your eyes. Then, the sunlight shines through the gaps here and there, making it look like a path of light.

"It's too beautiful... I can't put it into words."
"I understand. I was surprised when I came here when I was young. I think it was here that I first felt the power of the spirits."

　I reached out my hand to the light that His Highness inserted.
　Then, the light that illuminates His Highness's palm shines like sparkling jewels. I unintentionally blinked, wondering if I had mistakenly seen it, but the glittering light still didn't change. It's a strange sight that makes you feel like you're alive.

“Your Highness, thank you for bringing me here.”
"Thank you for coming with us, Rachel."

　At the same time as conveying words of thanks to His Highness, His Highness's words overlapped. What's more, because they both said the same words, they unintentionally looked at each other's faces blankly. Gradually, as they gradually understood the situation, their shoulders shook with laughter leaking out.

"Looks like you feel the same way."
"Yeah, that's right. Your Highness, I'm really having a lot of fun right now."
"Yeah. That's exactly the same as me."

　Along with His Highness's words, the flower petals fluttered around us. The flower petals fluttering down at us as if using magic leak out voices of admiration.

　His Highness gently touches my hair while looking at me with gentle and sweet eyes. As I looked up from below, His Highness was holding a flower petal in his hand. The dancing petals must have been in my hair.

"It looks like the flowers are welcoming us too."

　
　His Highness smiled at me with his eyes narrowed, and my eyes were captivated by holding my breath.