Chapter 37
Some time later... Two days after the revenge was complete.
"So, that’s how I ended up getting trained by them."
I reported to Lord Albert, who wore an expression caught between exasperation and deep thought.
"You have a strange knack for stumbling into peculiar connections, Yuka. In that way, you and Mina are alike."
"Mina?"
"Minato Raika Bergand. My sister Cecilia Rose Bergand’s husband—my brother-in-law. A blunt man, but kind to those he considers family."
"Minato… Is he, by any chance, Japanese?"
"Yes. Like you, he was once human from the same country. His former name was Shiomi Minato. Now, he’s been reborn as a demon."
"I’m shocked someone so close to you shares a similar background..."
"He gave up his humanity to marry my sister. Abandoned everything for it."
"That’s incredibly noble."
"Indeed. Long ago, my sister bore a curse much like mine. I remember how tirelessly he worked to break it. Honestly, the man’s utterly smitten with her, and she’s just as bad. They’ve been like that since the beginning."
"So they’ve been deeply in love for a long time?"
"They at least restrain themselves in public. But in private? Disgustingly affectionate. Once, I caught them in my manor and seriously considered throwing them out..."
"...You have my sympathies, Lord Albert."
"You understand, then? The agony of witnessing your own family act like that. My sister—a mother of two—nuzzling her husband, mewling like a kitten... It was hell."
Lord Albert’s face twisted as if he’d bitten into something bitter. Seems even he has his struggles.
"...Yeah, that does sound rough. What’s your sister normally like?"
"A calm, refined lady—until Mina’s involved. Then she loses all reason."
"Loses reason?"
"Put it this way: She once nearly incinerated an entire district in the demon realm because women dared to flirt with him. Does that paint the picture?"
"Wow… intense."
"Listen well, Yuka. If you ever meet Mina, never speak to him alone. And if you must, keep it under a minute. Any longer, and she’ll assume you’re seducing him. I’d rather not see you reduced to ashes."
"Understood. I’ll be careful..."
"My, my. For some reason, I feel an odd kinship with Lord Albert’s sister. I think we’d get along splendidly. Heehee..."
Lumière’s voice echoed in my head. Please stop. My stomach can’t take this.
Why? Why am I surrounded by yanderes? Where did my peaceful slow life go?
"Ah, it’s about time. Are you ready to leave?"
"Yes. All set."
"Good. Let’s go, then."
"Right. After you."
Today, we’re heading to the human world to meet someone. That person is—
"But are you sure about this?"
"Well… I’m a little nervous, but yes."
"There’s no need to force yourself."
"I’m not. I just… want to talk to her."
"Very well. I’ll say no more. Let’s go apologize together."
"Yes, let’s, Lord Albert. To Yui’s place."
Yui Miyu
A woman who once worked at the same company as me.
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