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 1.13
“Rei! I’m so glad! You’ve woken up, haven’t you!?”
Satoru-sama was peering at me.
Suddenly, they jumped on me and covered me.
“I thought you might never wake up again… I was so worried, I felt like I was going to die…”
“I’m, I’m sorry…”
Oh, what a thing.
I… I’ve caused trouble here too.
“You don’t need to apologize. In fact, I’m grateful. I’ve heard about Akino.”
“Akino Akino-san… That’s right! Akino-san!”
Even though I tried to get up, Satoru-sama remained on top of me.
“Ah, I wanted to go check on Akino Shuno-san… um…”
An incredibly beautiful face… so close.
“It’s hot since the morning, isn’t it? Both of you.”
Satoru-sama suddenly moves away from me.
Phew. On one hand, I feel relieved, but on the other hand, I can’t help but feel a bit… disappointed.
How utterly humbling.
“Peeping is a bad hobby.”
“It’s not peeping. I was just warmly watching over.”
Once again, I look at Akino Akino-san.
She is a very beautiful woman with reddish-black hair.
Wearing black clothes is just a usual thing.
But now, I’m not wearing a cloth mask on my face.
“See, Akino Shuno is full of energy… whoa!”
I jump up and hug Akino Shuno.
I’m so glad you’re safe… I’m really relieved…
Like this, being tightly hugged. I’m alive… Ugh…
“Rei, thank you so much. For helping my family.”
When I turned around, Satoru-sama was bowing deeply!?
“Wh-what! You don’t have to bow your head to someone like me!”
“I helped someone important to me. It’s only natural to do at least this much.”
Really, Akino and the others, you truly care about the servants…
A truly kind and wonderful person…
“However, I’m surprised, Rei. I never thought there would be such a use for the power of Ability Killer.”
Akino Akino-san says while stroking my head.
“Could it be that they can bestow the power to kill other abilities onto others, enabling the control of parasitic-type ability users?”
I ask about something that’s been on my mind.
“Um, is that something amazing… ? And, what do you mean by parasitic type…?”
Then, Satoru-sama says.
“There are three types of supernatural beings.”
“Type…?”
“Ah. To begin with, not all people with supernatural abilities have demons residing within them.”
Huh, but didn’t you say that the special abilities are derived from the power of the youkai within the body…?
“Ability users are broadly classified based on where they keep their ability beasts.”
“Where are you keeping your special abilities…?”
What does this mean?
Satoru-sama says.
“First, 1. Equipment Type. This is when a person with special abilities is born holding a special crystal called [Reibyou].”
“Reibyou…”
“The mausoleum contains a demon, and the equipped-type esper uses the mausoleum to wield their powers.”
I see… The type that doesn’t have a demon inside them is called the equipment type.
“Next, 2. Parasitic type. They are born with a youma living inside their body.”
“Me, Sojiro, and the black-clad ones fall under this category.”
The first definition of a supernatural being I heard was an explanation of a parasitic type.
“The parasitic type has a higher output than the equipped type, but on the other hand, it is more difficult to control. In most cases, it becomes an aberrant existence due to loss of control.”
Akeno Akino-san and Sojiro Sojiro-kun both have demons residing within them.
The power of the demon is strong, but because of that, it’s difficult to control.
As a result, the power of the demon transforms the body, turning it into a grotesque monster…
That’s why I’m hiding my face and covering my skin.
“Parasitic-type superhumans are called ‘demons’ because of their appearance.”
“Devil… so cruel…”
Even though Akino-san and Sojiro-kun are good people.
Just because someone looks different from others, calling them a demon…
Squeeze, Akino Akino-san hugs me.
“But thanks to you, my lady, I was able to tame the abilities within me.”
“What’s the reasoning behind that?”
Satoru-sama will explain.
“Until now, the power of the demon was too strong, causing her to become a monster. But by weakening the demon within her, Rei has made it possible for Akino to regain control.”
Satoru-sama took a breath,
“Well, in short, if Rei is around, all parasitic-type ability users will no longer be deformed. This… is truly an amazing thing, you know?”
“That’s right! Young lady, you are an amazing person who can save the oppressed parasitic ability users!”
The two of them are giggling with joy.
But… honestly, I can’t understand what’s so amazing about it, being a newly awakened supernatural being…
“Uh, um, what is the third form like?”
There are three types of people with special abilities: the equipment type, the parasitic type, and…
“The third type is the reincarnation type.”
“Ten-sei…?”
“To put it simply, it’s a reincarnation of a demon.”
The equipped type, demons in the mausoleum.
The parasitic type has a demon within itself.
And the reincarnation type is… a reincarnation of a demon.
So that’s how it is…
It was then.
“Rei-chan, you woke up!?”
The sliding door is roughly flung open with a bang.
The giant, Sojiro-kun, rolled into the room.
If Sojiro Aojiro-kun is also a parasitic-type ability user…
“Don’t worry, Sojiro-kun.”
“I’m so glad…! I thought Rei-chan had died!”
This gentle little brother’s large form is probably like this because he can’t control his abilities.
“Hey, Sojiro-kun. Could you please… remove the cloth and let me touch your face?”
“Okay. But I’m scared, you know?”
“It’s okay. It’s not scary.”
The people in this house, no one.
After a brief hesitation, Sojiro-kun takes the cloth…
“Ao Oni…”
With bright blue skin and horns growing from its forehead.
Sharp protruding canine teeth, eyes shining brightly…
The blue demon is the appearance of Sojiro-kun.
“Sōjirō Sōjirō is a parasitic-type ability user who possesses the power of Ibaraki Dōji.”
“I see… Well then, excuse me.”
I will press my forehead against Sojiro-kun’s forehead, just like I did back then.
“Ah, huh!? M-my body is shrinking!”
When I open my eyes…
There was a boy who looked about 10 years old.
Bluish-black hair.
Active-looking slanted eyes.
The skin color is human, and the horns have disappeared.
“Sōjirō, Sōjirō. Have you looked in the mirror?”
Ms. Akino Akino hands the hand mirror to Mr. Sojiro Sojiro.
“Eh!? I-I look like a human!?”
It’s not like I’m trying to be, I’m just human…
“Rei, you are… a special girl who will bring about a revolution in this supernatural society.”
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