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 1.17

I am Doumeki Shinkuro.

I was born as the eldest son of the Hyakumei Dōmeki family, who have served the Ichijo family for generations.

The Hyakumonogatari family has inherited the spirit of the demon through generations.

Especially, the three of us siblings inherited three demons known as the strongest in history.

I am a bl00d demon, a vampire.

Akino Akino is the Heat Demon, Shōnōji.

Soujirou is the tree demon, Ibaraki Douji.

However, we were unable to control the power of the too-strong demon.

Especially, I was sensitive to light and couldn’t expose my bare skin outside, regardless of the time of day.

My younger siblings also exhibit strong characteristics of demons, and as a result… they have been looked down upon by the people in the city, being called “demons” and “devils.”

But that’s not something that applies only to us.

In this Far East, almost all of the parasitic-type ability users, with a few exceptions, end up taking on grotesque forms.

What results from this is discrimination.

They were called monsters, demons, and lived being looked down upon by those around them.

In that regard, the Hyakumekki Doumeki family is fortunate.

Because the immense power of the Ichijo family has been protecting us since the moment we were born.

That said, if asked whether we have been happy since the day we were born, the answer is a resounding no.

Our hearts are human.

But… my body is a monster.

If you step outside the Ichijo house, you’ll understand.

The way they look at us is the same as how they would look at monsters.

The people of the Ichijo family… except for Lord Satoru and Lady Momi, cast cold glances at us, who are of a different form.

They call me a monster and hurl heartless words at me.

Our hearts, even though we are human.

One day, it was decided that Master Satoru’s bride would come from the western continent.

To be honest neither Lord Satoru nor any of us in black suits had any expectations for the bride.

We, the parasitic ability users, have been thoroughly oppressed by the people of the Far East.

This is how we are being treated in the Far East.

The people of the outside world in the West, how they call us and see us, is clearer than day.

Anyway… they were bound to look down on us as monsters.

but.

Lady Rei, who came from the Saiga family, was a very peculiar person.

It was ordinary.

They treated the parasitic ability users, who are a different species, just like ordinary humans.

Of course, there might also be the circumstance that they came from the western continent, not knowing what a skilled person is.

However, she had never once called me a monster.

When you do something, you say thank you.

The black-clad staff said they were happy to hear that the food they made was delicious.

Lady Rei, in front of us monsters, treated us normally without fear or disdain.

The younger siblings, and even the black-clad staff, had quite a high favorability rating at that point.

And then, the decisive event occurs.

It has been revealed that there is a way to use a power called “Ability Control Grant” to bestow “Ability Killing” upon Lady Rei.

Lady Rei granted all the black-clad individuals the power to control their supernatural abilities.

Because of our appearance, we have been subjected to terrible discrimination.

Of course I’m happy to be able to be normal.

But what made me happiest was that even after returning to human form, Lady Rei’s attitude didn’t change.

That person, after returning us to our human forms, sincerely rejoiced and said, “I’m glad.”

Together, we shared the joy.

Normally, when someone does something this amazing, they would say, “Be grateful” or “It’s all thanks to me.”

Saying that, it wouldn’t be surprising if they got carried away.

From now on, even if they say to serve for a lifetime or if they extort a huge amount of money, it wouldn’t be strange at all.

Rather, that’s the norm, isn’t it?

Lady Rei… was different.

Before and after the transformation was undone, their attitude didn’t change at all.

We, the black-clad attendants, were… pleased by Lady Rei’s unchanging demeanor.

Before we knew it, all of us in black suits had been genuinely captivated by Lady Rei.

Deeply grateful for her mercy, everyone made a resolution.

“I will dedicate my entire life to protecting Master Satoru and Lady Rei.”