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 1.27

Where I am is the center of the Far East, the Eastern Capital.

It seems that the Eastern Capital is largely divided into the Eastern Eastern Capital and the Western Eastern Capital.

Seito is a place with mountains, abundant nature, and many youkai, but not many people (the youkai in the mountains seem to be tougher).

On the other hand, Higashihigashi City is divided into 23 wards.

In the center of the 23 wards, there is the Eastern Kingdom’s royal castle, Kuzuryu Castle.

Kuzuryu Family.

A family that has reigned as the kings of the Far East for generations.

The Ichijo family and other Far Eastern Five Families all seem to trace their origins back to the Kōryū family.

The current head of the family is Lord Byakuya Kuzuryu.

Your age is fifty.

He was originally the Eighth Prince, but thanks to his gentle personality and, above all, his special abilities, he rose to the position of the Far Eastern King.

It seems that the king only has two children.

One is an adult, but the other is still a child.

However, both have inherited the powerful abilities of the nine-headed dragon and are said to have a promising future.

Above, these are the things that Satoru-sama has taught me.

“We’ve arrived. This is Kyokuto Castle.”

We are in the center of the 23 wards of Tokyo.

Kuzuryu Castle, located near Tohto Station (where trains apparently run).

“It’s spacious, isn’t it? And… is this a river?”

“It’s called a moat, you know. It’s a measure to prevent external intrusions.”

We entrusted the car to the castle staff, and the three Dōmeki siblings and I entered the castle.

The magnificent castle visible in the distance, they say the king lives there.

but, it’s quite a walk from the entrance.

“What’s wrong, Rei?”

“Oh, no… it felt like someone was watching me…”

I think it’s just my imagination, so I don’t pay it much mind and keep moving forward.

The royal castle was divided by numerous gates.

After passing through several gates, I finally thought, “The castle should be coming into view soon…” at that moment.

“Princess!”

At the entrance of the castle, it seemed like some kind of commotion was happening.

We are getting closer.

A person who seems to be a maid is repeatedly calling out, “Princess!”

“What’s wrong?”

Satoru-sama speaks to the maid.

“This is the head of the Ichijo family! Just in time, we were in trouble because the princess had disappeared.”

“Princess Risa…?”

Princess, could it be that you are from the Kuzuryu family?

“Today, the head of the Ichijo family is coming, so I told you to behave, and this is what happens… Ugh!”

From what I can gather from the conversation, it doesn’t seem like a kidnapping incident. That’s a relief…

“I’ll help you look for it. The king must be worried too.”

And Satoru-sama.

When the Hyakumekoni siblings nodded, they decided to split up and search for Lisa and the princess.

“However… this is troublesome. Princess Risa has a somewhat special [ability]. She can read our minds.”

“Reading minds… is that so?”

“Ah. Even if they have a barrier with supernatural powers or spiritual energy, all our thoughts are completely exposed. That’s why, even if we try to get closer to search, they manage to escape.”

The supernatural power to read minds.

As expected, the royalty possesses incredible power.

“When he escaped before, it seems that all the castle’s retainers were mobilized to search for him, and it took them ten days to find him.”

“Ten days, huh?”

“Ah. It looks like it’s going to be tough again this time. I’m at my wit’s end.”

Suddenly, I felt someone’s gaze on me again.

I glance over at the direction where the gaze is coming from.

Dozens of walls protecting the royal castle.

On top of that… there was a little girl.

Bright red hair and mischievous-looking slanted eyes.

And… wearing a splendid kimono.

“Lord Satoru. Princess Risato… could it be that she has red hair?”

“Yes, that’s true. What’s up?”

“Oh, no… um… isn’t that… that child?”

I point to the girl with red hair on the outer wall.

Satoru-sama also looked over there and widened his eyes.

“Princess Risa!?”

“!? W-why did you find out… Waaaaah!”

When Princess Risa is surprised, she falls off the outer wall.

“Master Satoru!”

“I understand! Yuu!”

Satoru-sama uses the spirit turtle’s special abilities.

I wrapped the falling Princess Risato in a barrier to prevent her from falling.

I’m glad…

“Damn it! Hand it over!”

Inside the barrier, Risa and Hime were thrashing about.

“Princess. It’s been a while.”

“Satoru! You’re acting strange!”

“Strange… what do you mean?”

“I couldn’t hear your inner voice! And from that unfortunate-looking woman over there too!”

Lisa and Hime are pointing at me.

“This thing possesses the ability to kill supernatural beings.”

“Ah! I see… You are the daughter Father was talking about!”

More importantly, we need to greet properly.

“Nice to meet you, Princess. My name is Rei Saiga.”

“I know! Everyone in the castle has been talking about you!”

“Oh, I see…”

“That’s right! But still… hmm.”

Staring, Princess Risato is looking at me.

“Really, I can’t read minds. My ability is being nullified. Is it because that woman is touching you that I can’t read Satoru’s mind either?”

Ah, I see…

“Finding me… not bad at all! I’ll even acknowledge it. This is Kuzu Ryuu Risato, the one with the power of Satori!”

Awakening…

“It’s a great demon that reads minds. Risa-sama is a parasitic-type ability user.”

And then, Satoru-sama teaches me.

Parasitic type…?

But, it doesn’t seem like it’s in a different form.

“I’m not going to run away, so let me out of the barrier!”

“No, this won’t do. I will take you straight to the king.”

“I can’t possibly show myself to Father in such a disgraceful outfit!?”

Satoru-sama, with Lisa-sama trapped inside the barrier sphere, heads towards the castle.

“Ray, you did a great job. To think you could find someone who would take ten days to search for in an instant. Amazing.”

More than that, I’m curious.

Being locked in a cage, treated like an animal… Lady Risato… it’s so sad.

“Um… could you let her out? After all, she’s a young lady of that age.”

“Hmm… well, I guess so.”

With a snap, Satoru-sama dispels the barrier.

With a graceful flutter, Risato-sama lands.

She stares at me intently.

“Somehow… you’re nice, aren’t you? What’s your name again?”

“My name is Rei.”

“Hmm, hmm. Rei… Rei, huh? Yeah! Sounds good!”

With a snap, Torisato-sama points her finger at me.

“I’ll make you the personal maid of the First Princess…! Be grateful!”

Um…

Um…

“Of course not! Rei is mine!”

Satoru-sama hugs me tightly.

“No way! I want Rei! Give me Rei!”

“No way. Rei is mine.”

“I want Rei, I want Rei, I want Rei!”

The two were arguing in front of the castle, and the maids were watching with wide eyes.

“The princess likes her first partner that much…!”

“The bride of the Ichijo family is quite… an amazing person…”