Somehow, The Villainess Who Regressed in Time Lost Her Magic Power, so She Turned into a Secluded Maiden

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Rachel only became the fiancée of the Prince due to her high magic power. That’s why when the Saint appeared, she feared that her position would be taken away from her.

As a punishment for her vile deed against the Saint, her engagement was annulled and she was banished to the monastery. But on the way to the monastery, she was attacked by bandits. Just as Rachel thought she was about to die, she suddenly woke up and found out that she had returned to three years ago.

However, she no longer had her high magic power and became so sickly that she could hardly even sit up in her bed. Rachel was just happy that she was alive and decided to cancel the engagement; yet for some reason, the Prince refused!?

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Gyakkou Shita Akuyaku Reijou wa, Naze ka Maryoku wo Ushinatta node Shinsou no Reijou ni Narimasu
The Villainess Who Traveled Back in Time Inexplicably Lost Her Magic, so She Went Into Seclusion
逆行した悪役令嬢は、なぜか魔力を失ったので深窓の令嬢になります
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Recommendations
I Swear I Won’t Bother You Again! (1)
Observation Record of a Self-proclaimed Villainess’ Fiance (1)
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  4. JP Villainess novels with manga adaption
  5. Female MC (japanese) first part

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Date Group Release
04/20/21 Isohungry Translations c27
04/20/21 Isohungry Translations c26
04/20/21 Isohungry Translations c25
11/15/20 mii translates c24 part2
11/15/20 mii translates c24 part1
11/07/20 mii translates c23
11/05/20 mii translates c22
10/23/20 mii translates c21 part2
10/19/20 mii translates c21 part1
10/15/20 mii translates c20
10/10/20 mii translates c19
10/07/20 mii translates c18
10/05/20 mii translates c17
10/01/20 mii translates c16
09/24/20 mii translates c15
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shadow1716
shadow1716 rated it
September 7, 2020
Status: --
Typical disgusting plot about the MC getting reborn and we very much knowing how the prince she was engaged to treated her like tr*sh and couldnt wait to get rid of her. She decided to cancel the engagement but since the prince is being nice to her and flirting with her shes all shy and embarrassed and keeps putting off. While the author literally tells us how the prince thinks ... more>>
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"You shouldn’t expect me to let go of such an interesting thing."

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. tr*sh plot, tr*sh character development, tr*sh world setting, and an author with a brain pit. <<less
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xuexin
xuexin rated it
October 19, 2020
Status: c11
I'm dropping this novel. This is really disappointing for me. ML is only keeping her, because as cliché as it sounds, he finds her interesting. What's worse is that the ML sounds sadistic and likes to keep interesting people under observation [ex. A cook who has interesting ideas and is one of the ML's observation subject]. FL is just happy she won't die again, because she realizes all her mistakes in her past life and the things she has said when she was younger. I feel bad for her, because... more>> even though she wants to break the engagement at first, the ML decides to keep her as an observation subject because she suddenly lost her powers and that's something that almost never happens in their world. He somewhat toys with her by saying sweet nothings without any meaning to it, because he's just interested in her reactions. He only likes her now because she's weak and he can protect her. [Like how he was protecting the Saintess against the Villainess in the past life? Lmao] He didn't like her before, because she was the usual noble lady who was arrogant and full of confidence. Well, yeah she had strong magic powers and she had a right to be confident of her abilities. If he talked to her properly like how he treated her when she's weak, she could have understood his plans and helped him with her powers.

I can feel the "subtle" sexism in this novel. It just doesn't sit right with me. <<less
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kirakv
kirakv rated it
February 5, 2021
Status: c24 part2
Don't pay attention to the other comments that are being harsh to the ML, I just finished reading all the TL and I'm really loving the story, it's different from usual, I feel like we'll really see the development of the characters and their growth.

I think that the people that give it low review didn't understand the story well

Also I feel like there are many important and unexpected things to happen and I can't wait
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Arha
Arha rated it
February 5, 2021
Status: c24
I don't know what the other reviews are talking about. The prince has done literally nothing wrong at all. He wasn't involved in her death in her past life and he broke off the engagement in private rather than publicly humiliate her. He also reached out to her numerous times BEFORE while giving very pointed hints about his priorities and his expectations for her behavior, which she brushed off every time until consequences hit her. She happens to have died in a bandit attack or something along those lines.

Also, him... more>> hanging around her while being 'interested' in her is quite clearly because he likes her but isn't aware with associating that emotion with her because he's the cliche beep boop robot prince only doing good without letting his own desires blah blah you've seen it before. I'd say he's pretty boring but he actually did give a pretty damn good gift when he put his mind to it.

Anyway looks promising so far. We'll see how it shakes out if the translator returns or someone else picks it up. <<less
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valzione
valzione rated it
October 23, 2020
Status: --
After the start, this one hit all the cliches of "get treated like doodoo in past life", "try to escape poor fate", "suddenly the ML we all hoped wasn't the ML is obsessed with her", "despite being killed by the ML in her last life all is forgiven because he's suddenly acting nice toward her".

So many red flags going on here, and the MC seems like she'd instantly fall to a pyramid scheme even if she knew it was pyramid scheme.

Pretty sure MC is going to meet the same fate... more>> as in her last life as soon as she tells the prince why she lost her powers. <<less
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Evyyyy
Evyyyy rated it
December 15, 2020
Status: c24
So, first of all, please don't look at the comments before this. I will be very Frank with my review.

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at first the prince is quite shit, yes, I can confrim finding the villainess interesting and keeping her as his fiance is kinda shitty when she just wants to break it off. But hear me out. There IS character development. The later chapters shows it off. I've read almost 25 chapters so I can confirm the prince is better. Plus, the people complaining about him not letting her go... please read until the recent chapter. He does let her go and do whatever she wants.

And the FL isn't really that bad. She actually was at fault for being punished like that. The ML really wasn't bad either. If your fiance kept on bullying people for having magic power and being your fiance even I wouldn't like her and would get rid of my engagement as soon as possible. Even the FL agrees with it. The relationship they had in the first life was only for appearance.

The relationship they have now is after spending real time with eachother and understanding eachother.

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So, yeah, it is a good story. Just give it a chance. <<less
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eeveelover101
eeveelover101 rated it
February 22, 2021
Status: --
The female lead is alright. She repents so quickly and does such a big 180 on her personality which I found somewhat uncomfortable. It's just so abrupt. Even with huge events like her death and going back in time, it's a bit too much. She might as well have been a reincarnator.

The male lead likes her cause she's "interesting". I hate that type of thinking along with how he forcefully keeps her even though she wants to break the engagement. I hate how before he disliked her and now he... more>> suddenly shows interest. She literally hasn't done anything but now he's falling for her? Maybe he has a fetish for weak girls who can't do anything without him.

If you wanted this type of "interesting"-->Love type of male lead I would much rather prefer Observation Record. He just makes me mad in this one. <<less
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stunning_infinity
stunning_infinity rated it
August 18, 2020
Status: c4
Love it already. It's just it. Like, it has such an amazing plot and I'm just on chapter 4, but I can imagine all the scenes and the crown prince gettin confused and the saint... I feel like she's another ibelin (Miss not so sidekick). In conclusion, it's great. RECOMMENDED!!
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Judieli
Judieli rated it
February 18, 2021
Status: c24
I love it, finally I can see a posible couple who are going through stages to know each other. Both are likable and had their own reasons to be the way they are. Their character progress is slow but it makes me love them more.
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Hikami2005
Hikami2005 rated it
September 1, 2020
Status: c1
Finally a noble girl who is literally sick of life lol. She really did feel out of love with the prince. And I love it. This novel is starting great hope it remains the same till the end. Props to the translator for the hardwork. And of course to the author also.
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muchii19029
muchii19029 rated it
November 29, 2020
Status: --
at first the story line is good, the female lead is good.

But the shitty fiancee comes in and ruin the story because he seems to like her "now"

by saying she's "interesting" as a toy for him to play with.

... more>> As you can see he treated her like an animal and tr*sh in the past life and now hes completely different person and treated her with love" and stuff

this is totally boring. Already knows where the plot getting into.

the FL development is tr*sh too, by starting to like a person who treated her like tr*sh.

Really dissapointing. I though this novel might be different compared to others. But I guess its not. <<less
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Kumarae
Kumarae
September 6, 2020
Status: c9
I really like how this start and what possible happen in future. Like summary said villainess lose her magic. That moment she realized a lot thing that could have better not her life. It more of her surround than being egoist to be fiancée of prince. So I was surprise that Just few chapter already have little (basic not too deep) heavy topic plot about country and what did she was respond that before her second chance to redo her mistake.

I hope it will have more setting story plot than... more>> just romance focus. <<less
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AmihanHabagat
AmihanHabagat rated it
March 13, 2023
Status: c27
I don't get how harshly the Prince is being judged by other readers but not the FL for how awful she was prior to dying. But I guess its just POV bias.

Do read this novel yourself instead of relying on the reviews. Its an interesting light novel where the FL was actually villainous in her past life instead of being misunderstood. She also repents and that ushered on the development of the other characters (mainly the Prince) ... more>>
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He was very focused on the Kingdom and not anyone else including his fianceé (This was pre-regression). I don't entirely blame him for it because, well, he's a crown prince and if he was so engrossed in his personal love life instead of the wellfare of his kingdom, he would be a bad ruler. Now he is learning to balance his dutiesto the kingdom and his personal relationship with his fianceé

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This is a very good read of two people learning about each other and the FL learning about the kingdom and ironically becoming a better ruler despite thinking that the Prince will not choose her in the end. <<less
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N.O.
N.O.
June 18, 2021
Status: c15
I would like to recommend to read this novel if you are looking for some sweetness in the romance development.

To all the bad reviews because of

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ML's keeping his engagement just for entertainment

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As you read further, it starts to get really sweet as their relationship develops. Compared to romances where the mls just suddenly like the person, I find this much better like sweet fresh air, with

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ML slowly developing his feelings from simple entertainment and curiousity to actually caring for her wellbeing and wanting to see her smiles.

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This is still my judgement very early becos I feel bad that there were bad reviews based on its romance.I hope the story has a happy ending in the further chapters because I find the development very sweet and fluffy.

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I especially am liking that FL starts to treasure things in life when she knew how much her past actions caused dissappointment to the ones she love. She rather wants to live on peacefully than causing them harm again

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HSo.F
HSo.F rated it
February 24, 2023
Status: c25
anyone know where can I read the complete series of LN or its Manga adaptations ? Or is it dropped?

I can't see the issue with both the FL and ML that the comment are complaining about. Both are acting the way they would in the surrounding situation they live in. Both before the FL regressed and after. My only complain would be the FL monologue about changing to a new self is too sudden and her lack of reaction when she woke up from her fever.. Maybe TL work is... more>> not up to original depth about the setting and reaction, but that is explain well in manga tho.. At least to me.

all in all it's fun to read and I'm looking forward for the plot in the future. <<less
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Goodreadsonly
Goodreadsonly rated it
September 9, 2021
Status: c10
It just rubs me the wrong way. I don't really like the vibe, the whole I just wanna help my country and I snuck out to see the poor slums, I'm such a considerate/thoughtful person. But really the ML is giving off slightly sadistic vibes for the greater good.

Also I don't like how abrupt the 180 change in the MC is. It would be nice to see her struggle in changing her whole personality. The abruptness just makes her character feel so flat and uninteresting.

If the whole book was from... more>> the ML's perspective, it would be more interesting. So far he has more backstory and development than the MC. <<less
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451ACE
451ACE rated it
April 30, 2022
Status: c27
First of all, cats are cute.... And don't read other comments and read it yourself first. Give the novel artist a chance, read a few chapters like 10 of em and if it's not your cup of tea, then go ahead and drop it.

Other than that, it's really enjoyable if you like this kind of generic settings where the FL regress and try to understand the world and change her behavior after she died. The ML, his attitude is quite peculiar, but that doesn't mean he's a bad... more>> person (not as depicted by other hate comments). It's set in the mediaeval era where magic and spirits exist.

I like this kind cheese and I do recommend others to read it as well. And there no SUBTLE SEXISM at all in this novel... So go ahead and give it a read! <<less
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Red_Black_Rose
Red_Black_Rose rated it
September 4, 2021
Status: c27
So far, I love it. It is a story of redemption and regret. Our protagonist, Rachel, began her first life as our spoiled selfish girl. I admit, seeing her close subordinates die in front of her and thus made her do a 180 is abrupt, but you can't deny the sincerity to change her ways is there. Unlike other redemption stories, this is one of the few that distances itself from the love aspect and focuses more on how she can give to the world. A definite must try for... more>> those who love reading themselves into the path of changing oneself for the world. For those who are in only for the romance and how she connects to Louis, her first unrequited love, you guys will only be happy until chapter 24 or 25 I think...

*Spoiler Alert*

This novels iteration of Rachel and Louis began with the normal cliche of "I find her interesting, I'll love you later"... Sadly it doesn't say whether or not Louis is involved with her death last time, but I can sure bet the "Saint" is Sus AF... On the other hand, what can be novel is Rachel's reaction to it. Unlike other Novels where the FL goes either Tsun or Dense, she reacts normally. She accepts it with grace and tact, but never allows the idea of loving him again enter her mind (She is psychologically still stuck in the past with remorse like Doctor Elise was to even allow it). She only regards him as a friend. At the story's rate, it was for more interesting to see and learn more about these questions- What attracts Black to the powerless Rachel? Would Theodore have interest with her or is Samuel a foodie reincarnator? Would the "Saint" kick up a storm upon realising that it ain't going in the "natural" way? How would Rachel change her fiefdom as she ain't a reincarnator from another world (unlike a certain someone, plus she's weak AF right now) ? -than Louis's relationship with Rachel... But that's just my opinion than anything else... <<less
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