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 2.2

I am having breakfast with Satoru-sama.

You came home quite late today, didn’t you?

I am doing Satoru-sama night patrol work.

It seems it used to be on all night long.

But recently especially since I’ve been here, it seems the time spent on night patrols has been reduced.

Because Satoru-sama has become able to use the power of yin and yang.

Yin and Yang refer to the act of combining the Yang energy of men with the Yin energy of women… um…

In other words, by kissing, Satoru-sama can exert more power than usual.

Thanks to the power-up, the time it takes to exterminate the demons should have been shorter…

Today, Satoru-sama didn’t come back until dawn.

There’s been a bit of a trouble.”

Trouble… Has a tough demon appeared?”

“There’s no doubt they’re a formidable opponent… but they’re not a demon.”

What could this mean?

“First, today’s heavy snowfall. This was unexpected. According to the predictions of the Far Eastern King, the weather for the past week was supposed to be clear.”

The Far East King’s special ability is…Haktak.

I am a person with the ability to predict the future.

It seems they can also predict the weather in the Far East with 100% accuracy. Amazing…

“But it was a heavy snowfall this morning, wasn’t it?”

“That’s it. The prediction of the Far Eastern King… was wrong. This is unbelievable. It’s said that the accuracy rate for weather predictions is ten out of ten.”

Even so, it missed…

“A demon that can change the weather has appeared… or something?”

“No. When it comes to changing the weather like this… the king said it might be the work of a deity.”

“Shin…ray?”

Again, a new word.

I just moved here, so there are still many things I don’t know.

“Spirits are said to be the spirits of gods.”

“Wh-what… God…? Is God really here…?”

Indeed, there were multiple beings referred to as gods on the continent of Nishino, where I lived.

The Creator God Noir. The Holy Goddess Kirielight, etc.

However, these gods are said to reside in a realm different from this world, called the Celestial Realm, and it is believed that there are no gods in the human world.

“In the Far East, the term ‘kami’ refers to a spiritual being with immense power.”

It seems that a spiritual being is an existence without a physical body.

“When it comes to spiritual beings with immense power… aren’t you referring to yokai as well?”

“That’s right. However, yokai are spirits that harm people.”

A divine spirit is a powerful and friendly soul spiritual being towards humans.

A yokai is a powerful spirit that causes harm to humans.

It seems to be a classification.

“Both gods and demons are similar in that they are beings without physical bodies. However, demons are clearly enemies of humans.”

Is that really the case?

The demon residing within Satoru-sama… the Spirit Tortoise.

I didn’t sense any malice from her.

Or rather, the Spirit Tortoise was… Satoru-sama mother, Misa-sama.

What could this mean?

In the end, since meeting Sumi in my dreams, I haven’t been able to ask Satoru about it until today.

Let’s get back to the topic.

The Nue-san, the Tōteki-san, and the Zashiki-warashi-san that I know don’t seem like beings that would harm humans… I just can’t believe it.

Including Mr. Reikame. So… the idea that all youkai evil… seemed a bit off to me.

“The Far East King believes that the heavy snowfall in the Eastern Capital is due to the deities descending upon the human realm.”

It seems that in the past, a spirit that governs rain descended upon human settlements, and there was a long period of rain.

“Spirits, like youkai, wander during the hours when people are fast asleep. We patrolled the Eastern Capital with Shinkuro and the others, but… we still couldn’t find them.”

“After all, what do you mean?”

“The spirits cannot be seen by ordinary humans. Remember when you went to Sensoji with Rei and encountered the Tsukumogami?”

The one who gave me the glasses’ Noble Phantasm, that person.

“Tsukumogami are also a part of the divine realm. Ordinary people cannot see them or hear their voices.”

Even though Satoru-sama could see the tsukumogami, he could not hear its voice.

If it were to become a higher-ranking spirit, even Satoru-sama would not be able to see it.

But I could hear the voice of the Tsukumogami, and I could see its form.

Then.

“Lord Satoru. I… will assist you. In searching for the snow spirit.”

“Rei… that’s wonderful. With you around, it’s like having a hundred men. …But, I’m sorry. I can’t allow it.”

I thought I could refuse…

I understand.

Because Satoru-sama is taking good care of me.

I have the power to kill those with special abilities.

Ability suppression is a very friendly ability in battles against demons.

The demons use supernatural abilities. In response, if there is a way to nullify those abilities, all enemy attacks can be rendered ineffective.

Despite that, Satoru-sama has never once tried to take me on a night patrol.

I don’t even say, “Help me.”

I just want you to stay at home and wait for me to come back.

If it were the old me, I would have said something like, “It’s beyond my ability.”

But, I… thought I understood Satoru-sama a little.

Satoru-sama is kind. He fights demons for those who cannot fight and cannot see the demons.

He is… very kind.

I go out at night to patrol, and when I end up fighting demons, I think about not getting hurt.

“I understand your kindness, Satoru-sama. Thank you. However… are you in trouble, Satoru-sama?”

“I want you to rely on me a little. After all, I am also… a member of the Ichijo family. The protector of the Eastern Capital… after all.”

Satoru-sama widened his eyes. And then… he pressed the corners of his eyes.

“Rei… I’m incredibly moved right now. As I thought, you are a wonderful woman. I… I’m truly happy that you came as my bride…”

Satoru-sama approaches me and gives me a tight hug.

The black-clad people were also wiping their eyes.

“Rei. I’m sorry. Could you lend me your strength…?”

“Of course!”

I will do my best to be of service to you, Satoru-sama.

There is nothing that makes me this happy…

Thus, for the first time, I ended up accompanying Satoru-sama on his night patrol.