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 2.3

To find the spirit causing the heavy snowfall in the Far East, I have also been allowed to participate in the night patrol.
“Miss, aren’t you cold?”
Ms. Akino says with a worried expression.
“Rei-chan! Did you put on your scarf?”
And Sojiro-kun asks anxiously.
“Yes. The scarf and gloves too. We’re all set for warmth. Make sure you don’t catch a cold either, Sojiro-kun.”
“Yeah!”
Aojiro-kun and the others will also be patrolling the night from now on.
At the same time as searching for the divine spirits, we also have to exterminate the demons.
It seems that over there, the Ichijo family’s combat black suits will be handled by Shinkuro-san as the leader.
The search for the divine spirit is up to me, and… Lord Satoru.
Satoru-sama is also wearing matching clothes with me.
In the western continent, there is something called “pair look.”
It’s about lovers walking around wearing the same clothes.
Upon learning that, Satoru-sama started wearing matching or similar clothes with me for everything.
I can tell that you like me, so it’s a bit embarrassing, but…… it also makes me happy.
“Then let’s go. To search for the divine spirit.”
“Yes”
Even now, snow is still falling here and there.
Moreover, strangely enough, the sky is completely clear.
According to what Mr. Shinkuro heard from Mr. Hyakuharu of the science team, it seems that the damage from this snow is spreading throughout the entire Eastern Capital and is still expanding its range of effect.
If we don’t find the spirit quickly, the damage will keep increasing.
Then… no, that’s not right. Protecting the people of the East City is Ichijo mission.
As the bride of the Ichijo family, I will definitely solve this case.
For the Ichijo family, for all of you. And above all, for the peace of the people of the Eastern Capital.
“R-Rei… it’s just the two of us.”
Lord Satoru, who is walking next to me, says so.
“That’s right.”
Thanks to the gas lamps, the people of the Eastern Capital can walk around until late at night.
However, around midnight, everyone stops going outside. It’s because the youkai become more active.
It is said that during the time known as “ushi-mitsu,” the number of youkai appearances particularly increases.
“Rei, don’t worry. Even if a demon appears, I’ll…”
With the power of the spirit turtle obtained through the imitation copy of Nue-san… we will capture the youkai.
In the air, there was an insect-like demon.
“That’s a demon, isn’t it?”
“Ah, ah… it’s a bug monster. Just like the fish demons, it’s a weak demon.”
“As expected. It’s no surprise that someone of my level, with such immature barrier techniques, would fall for it.”
The barrier bursts, and the insect monsters inside explode into pieces.
Alright…
“Master Satoru? What seems to be the matter?”
Satoru-sama is holding his head in despair.
“I’m embarrassed of myself…”
“Embarrassed…? There’s nothing embarrassing about you, Satoru-sama!”
They always work hard late into the night for the sake of the people of Toto.
There is nothing to be ashamed of anywhere.
“Rei. You see, I wanted to be relied on by you, Rei…”
“So… you know, it’s your first time going out at night, right? It’s dark and scary! And there are monsters, scary ones! You would say that and cling to me, and I’d be like, ‘Alright, I’ll help you!’… That’s what I was expecting.”
I-I see…
“Isn’t the night scary?”
“Yes. When I was on the western continent, I usually lived in a storage room without any light.”
“Really, it was tough for you, wasn’t it…?”
Hug! Satoru-sama is hugging me…
Taking advantage of the fact that no one is watching, I too… hug tightly.
“Um, Satoru-sama… do you prefer me to be more delicate…?”
A little… no, quite a lot, I’m really concerned.
“No, I like you when you’re strong too. Actually, I like you no matter what.”
“Is that so…?”
Fluffy… my heart feels warm. I can tell that this person loves me as I am.
But… no. Right now, I’m at work.
“Master Satoru. Let’s go.”
“Yeah. We need to search for the divine spirit. But… the Eastern Capital is vast. What should we do?”
“According to Hyakushun-sama information, the snowfall is the heaviest in Asakusa. That means, perhaps, the ice spirit is in Asakusa.”
It is unclear why you are in Asakusa.
But it’s convenient. I don’t have to search a wide area.
“That said, Asakusa is also quite large.”
“Yes. So… I’ll use my ability. ”
The extraordinary ability of Hyakuharu-sama,.
Literally, it’s the ability to handle a hundred eyes.
Countless orbs of light rise around me.
This is a virtual eyeball created with spiritual power.
Scatter the spiritual power eyeballs into the air.
“Like you, Hyakushun-sama, I’m not good at research, but if it’s just looking around vaguely at a wide area like this, I can manage… Wait, Satoru-sama?”
Satoru-sama is just staring blankly…
“What happened to you?”
“Hey… Rei. When did you become able to freely control the Hundred Eyes’ abilities like this?”
“I received advice from Lord Seiryu. The Hundred Eyes ability is useful in battles against youkai and other ability users.”
Since receiving that advice, I had been finding spare time at home to practice controlling the hundred eyes.
I’m being taught the tricks of using abilities by my seniors, Akino-san and Sojiro-kun, who are also ability users.
“Rei is diligent and wonderful.”
When Satoru-sama praises me, my head goes blank, and I feel so happy…
Normally, it would be fine, but right now I’m at work…
“Wow! I can feel a strong spiritual presence.”
Hyakume sensed the dazzling light of spiritual power.
But I don’t feel any bad vibes… just the wave of a mysterious power.
“Perhaps it’s a divine spirit. Unlike youkai, divine spirits do not emit malevolent energy.”
“Jaki…?”
“It’s the unique presence of a demon. Let’s hurry.”
“Yes!”