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 1.22

“Resign yourself, curse caster.”

The curse caster tries to escape, but is trapped by Satoru-sama’s strong barrier, unable to move.

“What the hell are you doing!? What did I do to deserve this!?”

“You cursed Saki’s wife, didn’t you?”

“Hmph! What proof do you have!?”

“Rei said that. Rei has a special artifact that can see spiritual power.”

“Huh!? Do you really think you can take me down with such flimsy evidence!? Where’s the proof that I did anything to that woman!?”

Indeed, there is no evidence other than the remnants of spiritual power coming from this curse caster.

What should I do… It was at that moment when I was looking at the curse caster.

Vaguely… his body turned black, and within it… a strange monster emerged.

Is that… a demon?

At first glance, she looks like an old woman.

Bumps all over my body… I have pox.

“Master Satoru, is there a demon with pockmarks all over her body?”

“It’s the [Pox Granny]. A demon that weakens its victims with illness and ultimately kills and devours them.”

“Smallpox Granny… perhaps, that person’s special ability might be it.”

Then the curse caster’s eyes widened in shock.

“W-Why did you know?! Ah! Oh no…!”

“It seems we’ve found the fool.”

“Damn it! Why!? There’s no way anyone other than the owner could know about their familiar!”

“Hmph… Rei understands. Because my Rei is special.”

I feel like this divine artifact I received from the Tsukumogami, rather than from myself, is amazing…

Not only can it see spiritual power, but it can also see through the opponent’s demons. It’s truly an amazing artifact.

“Release your powers. Otherwise… you know what will happen, right?”

When Satoru-sama threatens, the curse caster lets out a gasp!

“Too bad! The Smallpox Witch’s curse lasts until the target dies! If you want to lift it, you’ll have to destroy my shrine!”

Spirit temple…

If I remember correctly, it’s a crystal used to contain youkai by equipment-type ability users.

“If we destroy the mausoleum, the demons will go berserk, and I’ll be devoured and killed by them since I’m the only one with powers! Do you think the kind head of the Ichijo family could do something like that…? Gwahahaha!”

It is said that when a parasitic-type ability user loses their spiritual power, they are taken over by a demon.

It seems that when an equipped type loses its mausoleum, a similar thing happens.

Satoru-sama is gritting his teeth.

Even though you are dealing with such a villain, you are still showing kindness.

a kind person.

Using his kindness, that person is trying to ensure their own safety.

Because Satoru-sama was kind to me, I can’t forgive those who take advantage of that kindness…

“Master Satoru, I will enter the barrier.”

“Rei! No! It’s too dangerous… Rei!”

Satoru-sama will stop me. I’m sorry for acting on my own.

However, having heard that the Pox Granny’s ability can lead to death, we must deal with it as soon as possible.

Otherwise, Mr. Sakichi, the people of Asakusa… and above all, Lord Satoru will be saddened.

That’s not acceptable.

Absolutely not.

I touch Satoru-sama’s barrier.

A hole has formed in part of the barrier.

I step inside and confront the curse caster of the poxed old woman.

“You stupid woman! Take this…!”

The curse caster is reaching out towards me.

Grabbing my arm, he smirks.

“I won…! Now you are cursed by the Smallpox Hag…! If you don’t want to die, make that man do as I say!”

I will… say it.

“No, there’s no need for that. Because… I have already killed your ability.”

In my hand, a beautiful piece of cloth is being held.

Until just now, this was the cloth this person was using to cover their face.

“Is this the mausoleum?”

At first glance, it looks like fabric, but if you look closely, you can see it has a faint glow.

“The mausoleum, it isn’t all made of crystal, is it?”

“Wh-what the hell…!? Why is that a mausoleum… ugh…!”

Satoru-sama approached and slapped the curse caster’s cheek.

The opponent was knocked down with one hit.

“Rei…!”

“Lord Satoru!”

Satoru-sama hugs me tightly.

a little bit painfully strong.

But what comes through from that is his feelings for me.

“I was worried… Even if you had the power to kill those with special abilities, the other person is a dangerous curse user…”

Satoru-sama’s voice is trembling.

You were genuinely concerned about my well-being.

I’m so happy…

“However, Rei, you really discerned that this is a mausoleum. It looks like nothing more than a piece of cloth.”

“It’s thanks to the glasses of the Tsukumogami. I could feel the power of the Smallpox Granny from this cloth.”

All that was left was to take the cloth in hand and activate the ability to kill the supernatural.

“This guy’s ability was said to be permanent unless the mausoleum was destroyed. But by touching this mausoleum, the curse’s effect has completely vanished. This is… unbelievable.”

More than that, there’s something that’s been on my mind.

“I need to go check on Mr. Sakichi wife…”

“Satoru-sama”

Coming this way, Mr. Sakichi is running over.

With tears in my eyes, I bow my head to Satoru-sama repeatedly.

“Thank you very much! My wife… has recovered!”

“Oh, really? That’s great!”

Satoru-sama wears a genuine smile.

Sakichi-san too, with a smile, … I’m satisfied just seeing that.

“I don’t even know how to express my gratitude…”

“Tell that to Rei. This incident couldn’t have been resolved without Rei’s efforts.”

saying that, Sakichi-san looks at me.

Would he really trust a foreign girl so quickly…?

Thank you very much!

Bam! Sakichi-san deeply bowed to me.

“Thanks to you, my wife has survived! I am truly grateful!”

“Uh, um… well… do you really believe me?”

“Of course!”

What a pure-hearted person they must be.

People from the Far East are all just people.

“You’re amazing, Bride-chan!”

The grandmothers from the “I Love Satori Club” are giving applause.

“Facing a curse caster! How very brave of you!”

“Not only beautiful, but also possessing strength!”

“Satoru caught a great woman!”

Wow…! People from Asakusa, not just the fan club, are applauding.

You praise someone like me.

What… everyone is such good people.

While watching the smiles of the people in Asakusa, I thought to myself…