[HELL ON EARTH] DOMA X READER

[1.2: High Society]

Reminder: this takes place 400 years before the actual Demon Slayer story. (y/n) is an ancestor of Kamado Tanjiro and Nezuko.

This story is no longer yandere as it does not fit the character of Doma I am trying to portray. Thank you for your understanding.

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Three Months Later...

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Reader POV

Muzan was in light spirits on this fine night, the lights glowing gently in their glass holders.

The public elite of our state were all gathered with the imperial family also present.

"May we all raise our glasses as I have but an important announcement to make!" Muzan's eyes glowed.

He stood at the top of the stairs and extended his hand out for me to take. "Members of the esteemed royal family," he bowed. "My friends and family. I am pleased to announce that my wife and I are to welcome a child soon."

The entire room filled with the sounds of applause as the members of high society wished us luck and many elders wished for me to have a son.

I noticed a group of my husband's colleagues, all standing in one corner, had heavy makeup on them.

But I knew they were some form of murderers.

I didn't know why they were all coming to my husband but I assumed only the worst.

True Muzan did display that he loved me so in front of the judging eyes of the social elite as well as the emperor himself, but I knew the truth.

I was just a breeding bride and a trophy wife as the Kamado family (aside from my brother and his family) were wealthy.

It wasn't uncommon for the wealthy to have 'business' marriages as I did, for the sole purpose of boosting one's wealth, status, and expanding the family tree.

"Excuse me." I left the ballroom to go outside, needing to get away from the high society I was tired of living in.

My husband gave me a worried look. "Shall I escort you?"

"I am alright, I just need a moment to myself. I feel quite foggy-minded," I said smoothly.

Muzan squeezed my hand 'affectionately' and nodded. "Take all the time you need, darling."

As I walked away, I did not fail to hear the gossip that was said.

"What a handsome couple!"

"Handsome indeed."

"If I had him as my husband, I'd be over the moon. What a gentleman!"

Oh but I do have him as my husband and I despise everything about him.

Around the same time I had left, I noticed Tsugikuni leave as well.

"Enjoying yourself?" The male servant asked, giving me a kind smile.

I shook my head as the moonlight illuminated us. "I'm afraid not. I care not for all this."

Tsugikuni nodded. "I understand. Might I be out of place to ask you a question?"

"Go ahead. And please," I put my hand on the seat next to me as a way of inviting him to sit next to me. "Don't be so formal. We are friends."

"I see. Then...if you could be anywhere, where would you be?"

"I wish to be on a boat heading somewhere else. Maybe to a far away land." I smiled faintly. "My aunt went to a far away land. She said it was called Prussia. She was an honored member of the royal court and has ever since been living there as Japan's formal imperial ambassador."

"Impressive," Tsugikuni smiled. "I had hoped to one day go to the far cliffs of Scotland. I had a friend who had a friend from Scotland. Lovely place."

As we sat underneath the moonlight, I felt his hand touch mine faintly before he quickly drew away and stood up, clearing his throat.

"I'd better get back to the party. I hope you have a better evening, Lady (y/n)."

He left and I was alone with my thoughts once more.

This child I am carrying. I hope for my son or daughter to take after my lovely siblings.

DOMA POV

I noticed the wife of Muzan enter the ballroom again, instantly sought out by her husband who talked to her in a low voice which I had no problem hearing.

"Where were you?" He asked in a rather rude way.

"I was enjoying the moonlight," she said carefully. "Or am I not allowed to do that either?"

"Watch your mouth. I am still the man of the house and you my wife." His tone changed instantly as I walked towards them.

"Master Muzan," I bowed to him and he gave me a scornful look behind pink eyes that seemed emotionless. "Lovely party."

Lady Kibutsuji gave me less than a second's glance, but it made me feel quite warm.

What...?

I looked down at my hands and saw them pinkish. "Oh my."

I knew it only happened to a demon once.

When they find someone compatible with them, their skin turns pinkish for a bit.

What is her name? Unfortunately, Muzan kept the name of his wife a secret that only the house staff knew, and all of us gathered (humans and demons) knew not to ask anything that could get us demoted or even killed.

"I beg your pardon?" Muzan moved closer to his wife, putting his arm around her waist. "Are you alright?"

"I am now," I said as I made eye contact with her quickly. "Master Muzan, might I have a word with you?"

He nodded and told his wife to go somewhere else for the time being.

"What is it now?" Muzan snapped as soon as we left the party to go talk in his private office.

I showed him the letter he had sent me before. "This woman. Is she...?"

"Is she what? The breedable bitch?" He nodded. "Her blood is compatible with mine."

"So then what are you going to do?" I asked. "Would you like us to kill her as soon as she gives birth to your heir?"

Muzan quickly slapped my face with his monstrous left demon-form hand. "Know your place, Doma. You may be one of the upper ranks but you will never tell me what to do. She may be of use to me once the heir is born."

Not if I take her first before your entire plan is complete.

I knew something was off about the whole marriage. I dismissed it as Master Muzan just using her as a breeding machine but apparently he had other useage for her.

Now what is this plan for her?

And why waste all the time just to become a wealthy man for high society to accept? What is your motive?

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