The Incompetent Noblewoman Marries the 'Devil of the Far East' as a Substitute Bride—Told by Her Parents to 'Die in Place of Your Sister,' She Left the House, but Her New Family Turned Out to Be Wonderful and She's Happy - Episode 1.10

After getting out of the bath, I was led to the large hall.

In the large tatami-matted room, dinner was prepared.

In the back of the room, in the place of honor, Satoru-sama and I are seated.

Like in a car, they weren’t pressed tightly together and kept a little distance.

At that time, you must have accepted my humble suggestion.

“Hey sis, isn’t Satoru-sama acting strange?”

To my right, the Hyakumekoni siblings are waiting.

“Of course. I was completely captivated by Lady Rei’s overwhelming beauty.”

What kind of state does this word refer to? The language of the Far East is difficult for someone from a foreign country like me.

Wh-what if it means “shabby”…?

“Hey, bride. Were you thinking negatively again?”

Satoru-sama, who is sitting next to me, glares at me.

“Mo, mou shiwa…”

N-no, this is bad. If I say something negative, I-I’ll get kissed…

“Well, whatever. Don’t mind what Sojiro and the others say. It’s just nonsense.”

The Hyakumonogatari siblings are looking at me with warm, smiling eyes.

“Spring has come to you too, Satoru big brother.”

“Spring, huh? I’ve never been in a relationship before.”

It’s still November. It was just winter.

What does this mean…?

“Ahem. More importantly, Rei. How’s dinner?”

“Yes! It’s really delicious!”

There is a meal set in front of me.

There, there was freshly steamed white rice, fresh sashimi of fish, a large boiled sea bream, and so on.

There was a lineup of Far Eastern cuisine.

I was surprised at first by the idea of eating raw fish, but when I tried it, it was really delicious.

With each bite, the fat oozes out.

“There’s more if you want. Make sure to eat a lot.”

“Is it really okay?”

“Of course. You’re too thin. It’s beautiful in its own way, but it would be better if you had a bit more meat on your bones.”

“I see, so Satoru-sama likes voluptuous women.”

“Well, that’s true…”

You will be able to be by Satoru-sama’s side.

I have to do my best to become the kind of woman he likes, so that I won’t be even a little bit unappealing to him.

Fortunately, all Far Eastern cuisine is delicious.

Even without being told, I end up eating a lot.

Ah, but still, why is this combination of rice and sashimi so delicious…?

“Thanks for eating so deliciously. The black suits are happy too.”

Yeah, yeah, and the black-suited people are nodding too.

Suddenly, I realize.

Including the servant, we are all eating here now.

Satoru-sama too. However, his outfit was a bit different.

From the kimono, something black… I wonder, is it a military uniform?

There is also a country called the Maduukas Empire on the western continent.

Over there, you’re wearing something that looks close to a military uniform.

“Um, Satoru-sama. Your outfit is different from earlier. Did you change?”

“That’s right. From now on, we’re heading out to the Night Patrol.”

“Yomawari…?”

“It’s about going out at night to hunt demons.”

It seems that the youkai become most active at night, when the yin energy is at its peak.

A job to go to the youkai and exterminate them.

That’s what they call a night stroll.

“The night patrol in the Eastern Capital will be carried out by me and the other capable servants. The ones eating right now are those.”

It seems that Satoru-sama and the staff are heading out to exterminate some demons now.

“I will accompany you as well.”

“is?”

Satoru-sama, looking bewildered.

Did I just say something strange again?

“Because… isn’t my power of [Ability Suppression] necessary?”

Lord Satoru previously said that the power of demons is equivalent to the power of supernatural beings.

I can also negate the power of demons.

“I can at least be your shield!”

I will become a shield for everyone in this kind mansion and protect them. This is about all I can do to be of help…

“Stop it, it’s dangerous!”

Lord Satoru, the Hyakumekoni siblings, and all the servants opposed me.

“Are you saying that I’m useless because I’m weak…?”

“Absolutely not!”

So, what does that mean?

“Rei, you are my precious bride. There’s no way I could take you to a dangerous night patrol.”

“B-but! If that’s the case, I won’t be of any help!”

“Well, listen. Fighting against demons is truly dangerous.”

The Hyakumonogatari siblings nodded.

“It’s quite common to lose one’s life.”

“Wait, then wouldn’t the ability to kill supernatural beings be even more useful…?”

“Lady Rei. You mustn’t. If you go, you’ll become a perfect target.”

Of…?

In response to Akino’s words, Satoru nodded and continued.

“The bodies of youkai are made of shadow energy. And they have a nature to absorb more and more shadow energy to become stronger.”

“Um, so?”

“Women possess Yin energy. And Rei, you have far more spiritual power than an ordinary female psychic. To them, you are the ultimate prey.”

It seems that spiritual power is a general term for the male’s yang energy and the female’s yin energy.

And apparently, I have an enormous amount of spiritual power.

To the youkai seeking spiritual power, someone like me, a spiritual power tank, is just food.

Even if I have the power to kill those with special abilities, without any combat experience, I would just become a target on the battlefield.

“I understand. Then… I will wait quietly.”

“Ah. You being such a well-behaved daughter has really helped me. Many daughters of the nobility are strong-willed and spoiled, making things difficult, but you’re different. You’ve really been a great help.”

Satoru-sama smiles and praises me.

But… I still want to do something. I have to do something.

Because I’m being allowed to stay in this house.

“Is there anything I can do to help?”

After finishing dinner, Satoru-sama scratches his cheek.

“Uh… well…”

Mumbling, Satoru-sama is hesitating.

“Is there really anything someone as useless as me can do…?”

“No! Ugh, come on! You really don’t understand your own worth, do you? Stand up!”

I stand up as I was told.

Satoru-sama clears his throat repeatedly.

…Was it just my imagination, or was your face red?

“Rei. Hug me.”

“Y-yes?”

W-What are you doing all of a sudden!?

“This is a ritual.”

“Ritual?”

“Ah. The male’s yang, the female’s yin. When the two yin and yang combine, the power of the extraordinary abilities multiplies many times over.”

“Wow, is that so?”

“Yeah. The heads of the Gokazoku have been using their yin-yang powers to fight against the demons. Due to the nature of my abilities, I couldn’t interact with others.”

Satoru-sama’s supernatural ability, [Spirit Turtle], is a powerful barrier that envelops the body.

Because of that, I couldn’t interact with others and couldn’t absorb the feminine energy.

Ms. Akino explains in detail.

“However, since Lord Satoru is the strongest of the supernatural beings, even if the yin and yang are not balanced, he is still stronger than the other heads of the five clans.”

While others were fighting the youkai by combining yin and yang, was Satoru-sama handling the youkai all by himself?

W-whoa…

“Now that I have obtained a special woman like you, my true power can finally be unleashed.”

“I-I understand. So, um, how do I go about stacking?”

For some reason, Satoru-sama freezes.

Um…?

Akeno Akino-san says with a wry smile.

“To start off, how about a ‘have a good day’ kiss?”

“Eh!?”

A kiss? No way…!

If someone like me were to kiss you, Satoru-sama would be tainted!

Wait, what?

Is Satoru-sama also staring at something?

“It’s too early for a kiss, Rei. First, hold my hand.”

“Ah, yes!”

If it’s just holding hands, I can do that too.

He takes off his military gloves and extends his hand to me.

As I try to grab his hand, Akino Akino whispers in my ear.

“My lady. Please, kiss Master Satoru’s hand as it is.”

“Huh!?”

“Just come on already.”

Akino Akino-san is pushing me forward.

I stumbled and accidentally kissed his hand.

“！？”

Satoru suddenly pulls away from me.

“I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.”

“Uh, no, I’m fine. More importantly… Rei. You’re amazing.”

I look at Satoru-sama.

Something like fireflies is rising from his body.

It is as if it is about to cover this hall completely.

“Wonderful, Lady Rei.”

“I’ve never seen spiritual power increase like this before! Rei-chan, you’re amazing!”

It seems that the yin-yang ritual was successful.

Satoru-sama smiles happily.

“With this power you gave me, I can save people from the demons faster and in greater numbers. Really, thank you for becoming my wife!”

Seeing Satoru-sama’s smile, I let out a sigh of relief.

I am very happy to be able to help this person.

“Have a good day, Satoru-sama.”

“Miss, that’s where the master is.”

Akino Akino-san seems to be saying something fun.

“Have a good day, sir.”

“Ah, I’m off.”