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 1.6
Right after that, someone came to pick up Satoru.
Taking us, we are now heading to the Ichijo family.
“Um, um…”
“Hmm? What’s wrong?”
What I’m sitting on is a fluffy chair.
The scenery outside the window is rushing by at an incredible speed.
“Ah, was it your first time in a car?”
It seems that what we are riding in is called a car.
It seems to be a horse-drawn carriage that doesn’t use horses.
“The Far East originally didn’t have magic technology. Instead, the technology to create tools powered by electricity and fuel was refined.”
“No, um… I understand.”
The fact that the Far East followed a different path of evolution from the western continent where we lived.
“Um…”
“Then, what’s wrong? Are you shrinking? Are you scared of cars?”
“Yes… The ride is very comfortable and quite excellent, but… um…”
Yeah, what I’m struggling with is… something else.
“Close… it is.”
How should I put it… Satoru-sama is… so very close.
If anything, we’re sticking together perfectly.
“Is there a problem or something?”
“Uh… well…”
When I see him up close, I realize once again. Lord Satoru’s face… so beautiful.
It’s as if God himself crafted your facial features, everything is so perfectly arranged.
And… it has a very pleasant aroma.
Even though he’s a man, he smells as good as a flower…
He, who is like that, is getting really close to me.
It’s not scary. Rather, my heart starts racing.
“Um, could you… give me a little… space, please? I’m sorry! I shouldn’t be giving my opinion…”
“Hmm, well, that’s fine, but you know, [Rei]…”
Rei.
Did you just call me Rei, Satoru-sama…?
Until now, I called you “bride,” so why… ?
“What’s wrong, Rei?”
“Oh, no… it’s nothing.”
“You’re not exactly wearing a ‘nothing’s wrong’ face, are you?”
He suddenly leans in closer again.
W-why have you started sticking to me so much…?
“Speak honestly.”
“Um… why does Satoru-sama cling to me so much…?”
“I see,” Satoru-sama nods.
“Well, to put it simply, Rei. I liked you even more because of what happened earlier.”
“Earlier… an incident?”
“Did you protect the girl’s life from the demon’s poison?”
With my ability, which should be called “Ability Slayer,” I saved a girl who had been poisoned by a fish demon.
“As the head of the Ichijo family, I have the duty to protect the people of this [Eastern Capital] from demons.”
“East Capital…?”
“It’s a great city where we are.”
It seems that Tōto is the center of the Far East.
It seems to be the capital city of the kingdom.
“Tokyo attracts people. Because, in Tokyo, there is the [Castle of the Far Eastern King].”
And then, Satoru-sama continues.
“The Far East King has entrusted us, the Ichijo family, with the guardianship of the Eastern Capital.”
I see. It’s because they are entrusted with such an important role that the Ichijo family can be listed among the “Five Great Families of the Far East.”
“The protection of the Eastern Capital, that is, to safeguard the peace of the people living in the Eastern Capital. I was… just one step away from killing that girl…”
Satoru-sama looks genuinely regretful.
This person, entrusted by the Far Eastern King, probably considers fulfilling their duty to be the most important thing above all else.
“Thanks to you, that child was saved from death. You fulfilled my duty in my place. Thank you.”
Sighing softly, Satoru-sama gently smiled and stroked my hair.
What should I do? I’m so happy.
Because I’ve never been complimented by anyone before… it feels so…
“Wh-why are you crying…? Did I do something to upset you?”
“It’s not that… I was just so happy to receive your compliment…”
“Oh, my… you were having a hard time over there, weren’t you?”
Satoru-sama hugs me tightly.
I felt more at ease than earlier.
“Rei. It’s okay now. You are a fine woman of Ichijo. I want you to fulfill your duty of protecting the Eastern Capital together with me.”
It seems that this person has acknowledged me.
To be my bride.
My… family.
I am so incredibly happy that you recognized me as family.
“Of course. I will do my utmost to help in any way I can!”
I don’t know what I can do.
But… if my power of “Ability Killing” can be of any help to the Ichijo family, to Satoru-sama…
I will gladly use my strength for this person.
Satoru-sama won’t let go. He keeps holding me ever since then.
“Um, um…”
“What’s wrong?”
“Um…”
I can’t say something as disrespectful as “let go.”
“Oh, do you want me to explain where we’re going next?”
It’s different, but well, let’s just leave it at that.
“We’re heading to Asakusa, the town where the Ichijo family’s main residence is located.”
“Asakusa…?”
“Indeed. As the gateway town of the Eastern Capital, it has become one of the leading tourist destinations, as well as a bustling commercial and sightseeing district.”
“Wow…”
Asakusa seems to be a bustling town.
“There are a lot of good-natured people here. They will surely accept you from a foreign land without any trouble.”
“I hope so.”
These people from the Far East basically all have black hair.
Satoru-sama is exceptionally gray-haired, though.
My hair is definitely shiny black. But if you look closely, it has a slight purple tint.
And the crowning touch is my eyes.
The reflection of my eyes in the glass is blue.
I realize that foreign bl00d flows through me.
“Ray. Your eyes… are beautiful… I’m captivated.”
Looking back, Satoru-sama’s face… so close…
Our lips are almost touching…
“It’s like a clear winter blue sky, beautiful.”
“Ah, thank you… very much…”
This person is always so close. I wonder what their sense of distance is like…
That’s not right. It’s disrespectful to have such thoughts.
If he desires my body, I must offer it… But I’m still not mentally prepared for that…
“We’ve arrived.”
Satoru-sama suddenly let go. Thank goodness.
But there’s a part of me that feels a bit disappointed.
What on earth is this…?
“Alright, we’ve arrived. This is my Ichijo residence.”
When I get out of the car…
“Welcome back, Master!”
Many men and women dressed in black kimonos welcomed us.
From the gate to the entrance, lined up…
I am overwhelmed by the massive… mansion ahead.
Much larger than the Saiga family’s mansion.
“This is the place where Rei will be living with me from today. It’s a bit old, but it’s comfortable to live in.”
Could it be that the Ichijo family is wealthier than I thought…?
No, but that’s true.
The Ichijo family is responsible for guarding the capital of the Far East… the central city of the Far East.
Could it be that I married into a truly outrageous place?
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