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 1.29
Standing before me is the King of the Far East, Kuzu-ryu Byakuya-sama.
It has the appearance of a demon called Hakutaku…
But… why take the form of a demon?
Moreover, what are these chains and stakes all over my body…?
“I’ll answer your question, Rei.”
In my mind, the voice of the Far Eastern King echoes.
It’s a mysterious voice. Just listening to it makes me feel calm.
“First of all, I am a reincarnated type ability user just like you.”
“In other words, a reincarnation of a demon…?”
“That’s right. However, just because my past life was that of a demon, I still have a human form. Originally, that is.”
“Then, why are you in such a state now?”
“It’s the same as a parasitic-type ability user. The power of the too-strong youkai couldn’t be contained within a human vessel. After all, Hakutaku is a great youkai.”
“Um… what exactly is a Great Demon?”
“Yōkai are ranked according to their strength. The lowest rank is level three. From there, it goes to level two and a half, level two, level one and a half, level one… and above that are the great yōkai.”
In other words, the Far Eastern King is the reincarnation of the highest-ranking demon.
But, the power of that overly large demon could not be controlled by a human body.
“A few years ago, right after Lisa was born, I fell ill. Before I knew it… I was still in the form of a demon. I couldn’t turn back into a human…”
I could tell that Princess Torisato was biting her lip tightly.
“I’m sorry, Risa. I can’t hold you.”
“Hmph! It’s not like I care! I’m already a grown-up lady, you know? Being carried… is not like I care!”
That’s a lie.
She’s still so small.
You must really want to be spoiled by your dad…
“The king’s power has gone out of control, and we can’t let this come to light. The only ones who know about this are Kuzuryu and the head of the Ichijo family, the guardians of the Eastern Capital.”
Only Satoru-sama and the members of the Kuzuryu family know about this matter. It is being kept confidential.
“When I usually stand in front of people, I use shikigami. So… well, it somehow works out.”
Are you managing somehow?
Where’s the problem with this?
“Um, Your Excellency, the Far Eastern King. Why… are there chains and stakes driven into your body?”
“It’s simple. My consciousness is being eroded by the demon.”
“!? Erosion…”
“Right now, I can maintain my reason like this, but when night comes and the dark energy rises, I become a monster. Day by day, the time I can remain human is decreasing. …Soon, I will forget that I was ever human and become a complete monster.”
“Isn’t there… some way to make it work?”
“That’s not going to happen. It’s not like I’m sick or anything.”
I want to somehow help you.
Lisa and Hime cannot rely on their father.
The Far East King can’t even hold his daughter.
Ah, no. I can’t just sit here and watch.
I might be told, “Who do you think you are, getting all high and mighty?”
But… but…!
“Ray”
Gently, Satoru-sama puts his arm around my shoulder.
“Go ahead and say what you want to say.”
“Satoru-sama…”
“I think you should do what Rei wants to do. You want to do something for her, right?”
It seems that Satoru-sama… understands me.
Satoru-sama gives me courage.
He is behind me. How reassuring…
Even if it doesn’t work out, he… will forgive me.
“Your Majesty, may I please have the honor of touching you?”
The King of the Far East tilts his head.
“Satoru? What do you mean?”
“As stated in the report, Rei was able to revert the parasitic abilities of my household back to human. Perhaps, Rei is thinking of doing the same to you.”
“Ah! I see… I can grant the ability to control supernatural powers. However… reincarnated-type demons are stronger than parasitic-type ones… Will I be able to control them…?”
Then, Satoru-sama clearly looked straight ahead and said.
“If it’s Rei, I can… bring you back to normal!”
What should I do? I’m so, so… happy.
To be trusted by Satoru-sama like this…
Trash, useless, me…
I don’t have confidence… But Satoru-sama gives me confidence.
“Your Majesty. Please… let me do it!”
I want to live up to Satoru-sama’s trust.
I want to make Risa and Hime smile.
“Understood.”
After a long silence, the Far Eastern King nods.
“Please, Rei.”
“Yes!”
I nod and approach the king’s side.
Snap, crackle, pop!
“The chains and stakes are broken!? Why!?”
“Rei’s power to kill anomalies has been activated. The seal that was holding the king… must have been broken.”
“Is that really okay!?”
“Ah, it’s okay. If it’s Rei.”
The chains binding the king were released, and Hakutaku… massive body rose up.
“Ugh, gaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!”
When the Far Eastern King lets out a beast-like growl…
“Nin, gen… koro, suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
A massive foreleg, so large it could be mistaken for a giant tree, swings down towards me.
“Rei! Runaway…!”
“It’s okay! Trust me, Rei!”
I believe.
I… Satoru-sama!
A giant foot is trying to crush me.
But…
Bam!
“Wha—!? D-Dad’s body just flew backward!?”
“It’s my barrier.”
“Barrier!?”
“Yes. I placed a barrier around Rei’s body. Then I changed the hardness of the barrier, making it as soft as rubber.”
As a result, the king was blown backward by the recoil.
“But, but since Rei always has the power of the ability killer active… won’t Satoru’s power disappear too…?”
“Yes, so… I poured all my spiritual power into the barrier… every time it gets dispelled, I have to re-establish it…!”
With a thud, Satoru-sama collapses.
I want to go to him right now. But… the opportunity he created for me.
I… don’t want to miss that opportunity.
For Satoru-sama.
To the fallen Far Eastern King.
On that forehead, I… place my own forehead.
Please… get better…!
In an instant, the body of the Far Eastern King began to shine brightly.
Before our eyes, the king’s body is shrinking…
Eventually, there lay a beautiful young man with white hair.
Exposing oneself, that figure… is certainly human.
“Father!”
Princess Risa runs to the Far Eastern King and hugs him.
“Am I… back to normal…?”
“Yeah! Yeah! It’s all thanks to Rei!”
With tears flowing, I place the haori given to me by Yuu-san from Momen over my shoulders as I approach the King of the Far East.
“Rei…! Thank you! You are the savior of my life! Thank you!”
“Thank you! Rei…!”
I’m glad. I was able to make everyone happy…
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