My Stepmother Is an Ex-Demon Queen-Chapter 43 - 44 – The Wedding Planner from Hell

Chapter 43: Chapter 44 – The Wedding Planner from Hell
Recap – Chapter 43: The Exorcist, the Bachelor Party, and the Forbidden Kiss
Just when Kazuki thought things couldn’t get more chaotic, his bachelor party turned into a supernatural disaster zone. What was supposed to be a simple night of questionable snacks, magical beverages, and harmless fun spiraled into a paranormal panic. A rogue exorcist crashed the party, convinced Kazuki was a demon in disguise—and tried to purify him with holy water balloons and enchanted chants.
Meanwhile, tensions between the harem members simmered under the surface. Jealous glances, passive-aggressive gift exchanges, and a mysterious curse placed on the bachelor cake added more chaos. The party games escalated when a cursed game of "Truth or Dare" forced Kazuki into a scandalous, very public kiss with someone he definitely wasn’t supposed to kiss. That one moment sparked a chain reaction of emotional confusion, magical mishaps, and glitter-based revenge.
Oh, and let’s not forget Sir Glitterhorn, the sentient glitter goat who sacrificed himself to protect Kazuki from being exorcised. Rest in sparkles, brave goat.
By the end of the night, Kazuki was left blushing, emotionally exhausted, and holding a love letter he doesn’t remember writing. And as the sun rose over the hangover of emotional damage, one truth remained: this wedding is absolutely, positively doomed—unless someone does something soon.
Main story
Kazuki didn’t know what to expect when Lilith said the "wedding planner" was coming, but it definitely wasn’t a towering demoness in heels so sharp they sliced through time itself.
She arrived in a burst of violet fire and glitter-smoke, trailing a cloak made from cursed bridal veils and the faint scent of scorched roses.
"I am Vespera. High Matron of Matrimony. Binder of Eternal Bonds. Former lover of Cerberus. And you," she pointed dramatically at Kazuki, "are late."
"Late?" Kazuki blinked, still in pajama pants. "We haven’t even picked a date yet!"
"Dates are for the weak," Vespera declared. "Real weddings are forged in fire and finalized by blood. Do you have your ceremonial soul knife?"
"...My what now?"
From behind her, four bridesmaid demons strutted in like a goth girl band from the underworld—clad in leather lace, stilettos, and accessories that doubled as weapons. One of them hissed at a potted plant and set it on fire.
Kazuki backed toward the kitchen. "Lilith, what did you sign us up for?"
Lilith, lounging at the counter with a mimosa in hand, wore a black bridal kimono half undone and an expression that screamed "delighted chaos."
"I told you she’d be a good fit," she said, sipping. "She planned Beelzebub’s first marriage. And his second. And the blood moon vow-renewal."
"You said she was just ’aggressive.’ You didn’t say she bites the bridesmaids!"
"She only bites when she’s pleased."
"Not helping, Lilith!"
Meanwhile, in Haremlandia...
Mira, the icy queen of passive-aggressive comments, stormed into the living room.
"Why is there a hellhound in my dressing room?! He keeps licking my shoes!"
"It’s a sign of respect," Vespera said without looking up. "Also, he likes the taste of sin."
Mira huffed, tossing her silver braid. "I’ll have you know I haven’t sinned in weeks."
Yumi, sitting cross-legged on the chandelier for some reason, smirked. "Except for that poison-tasting incident last Chapter."
"That was a public service!"
Azura, the angelic rival, arrived next—still glowing slightly, her tattered wings trailing light feathers. "I brought a cake sample. It tried to preach to me."
"It’s possessed," Vespera said. "Standard demon wedding practice. Eat it, or it’ll convert you."
The cake whispered, "Have you accepted the Infernal Vow of Eternal Damnation into your heart?"
"I’m Catholic!" Azura screamed, throwing the cake out the window.
Demonic Wedding Planning Checklist (Kazuki’s POV)
Choose a venue that doesn’t scream.
Prevent Lilith from making a blood pact with the caterer.
Stop Mira and Yumi from dueling over bouquet colors.
Figure out what the "Glitter Goat" does and why it has a tiara.
Don’t die.
Just when Kazuki thought it couldn’t get worse, his mom called.
"Oh, hi sweetie! Just checking in on the wedding—wait, is that a flaming pentagram behind you?"
"Uh. Decoration. New theme. Very... avant-garde."
"And what’s that roaring sound?"
Kazuki winced. "That’s the DJ. He’s a lava elemental."
"You’ve always had such unique taste, dear."
Tender Moment Amid the Madness
Later, after the bridesmaids fought over ring designs and the ceremonial volcano hiccupped ash over everything, Lilith found Kazuki sitting on the edge of the bed, visibly overwhelmed.
She sat beside him, unusually quiet.
"Hey," she said gently. "I know this is a lot."
"It’s insane," he muttered. "Our guest list includes seven arch-demons and a possessed flower girl."
Lilith leaned in, brushing a strand of hair from his face. "But you’re doing it. You’re still here. You haven’t run."
He turned to her, surprised. "You thought I would?"
"I thought I would," she admitted. "Until you... made it feel like home again. Like I wasn’t just a weapon with a crown."
Kazuki’s heart thudded. "You’re more than a crown. You’re the best disaster I’ve ever fallen for."
She smiled, kissed his cheek—and then the Glitter Goat exploded in the hallway.
"...We’ll fix that later," she said, standing.
"Yeah. We have a wedding to survive."
Scene: The Bridal Dress Fitting (Part Two)
"Stand still, or I will pin you to the veil of destiny," Vespera snarled, holding a glowing, possibly cursed measuring tape against Lilith’s curves.
Lilith, still sipping from her mimosa glass, raised an eyebrow. "You know, some people say ’please.’"
Vespera cackled. "Mortal customs amuse me. Say ’please’ while I wrestle with a hem that defies gravity? Nay! This gown drinks fear!"
The gown, stitched with black roses and lined with embers that whispered ancient demonic phrases, hissed as Lilith moved. Kazuki swore it was breathing.
"Did it just bite me?" Lilith asked calmly.
"It approves of you," Vespera said. "It only eats people it doesn’t like."
Kazuki muttered from the corner, "Why does that sentence feel... familiar?"
"Because," Mira said, slinking in wearing a white dress she absolutely wasn’t supposed to be wearing, "it sounds like all of your relationships."
Lilith threw a pillow at her. The pillow caught fire. Mira kicked it back and the couch exploded.
"I am not wearing that thing to the wedding," Mira added, brushing ash off her shoulder. "It looks like a gothic chicken."
"That’s the official House of Pain collection!" Vespera screeched. "You ungrateful ice witch!"
Yumi clapped. "Ten points to Team Bridezilla!"
Scene: Harem Council Emergency Meeting
Later that night, the girls (plus one very exhausted Kazuki) gathered around the glowing dining room table.
"This wedding is going to kill me," Kazuki muttered, laying his face on the table. "Not emotionally. Literally. I think the invitations are cursed. One tried to bite me."
"They are cursed," Azura said, twirling a glowing feather between her fingers. "To compel loyalty. And to ensure RSVPs."
"Also," Yumi chimed in, "they scream if you ignore them for too long. Super effective."
"I’m a little concerned about the flower girl," Mira said slowly. "She’s... floating."
"She’s a banshee," Lilith shrugged. "She’ll wail during the vows. It’s symbolic."
"Of what?" Kazuki asked, lifting his head.
"Heartbreak. Tragedy. Lost innocence. You know, classic wedding vibes."
Kazuki buried his face in the table again.
Bonus Flashback: Lilith’s First Wedding
While the group argued about demonically possessed corsages, Lilith stared at the flickering fireplace.
"My last wedding had seven bridesmaids. All assassins."
Kazuki blinked. "Wait, really?"
"Mm-hm. I only survived the night because I poisoned the cake ahead of time."
Azura narrowed her eyes. "...That’s horrifying."
Lilith shrugged. "That’s love, baby."
Scene: The "Wedding Rehearsal" That Turned Into a Battlefield
The group agreed to a quick rehearsal outside. Quickly was a mistake.
Vespera summoned a horned goat-dragon hybrid to stand in as the officiant.
"Say your vows!" she bellowed.
Kazuki cleared his throat. "Uh... Lilith, I—"
The Glitter Goat, wearing a velvet robe and monocle, let out a powerful belch that sent Mira flying into a hedge.
"I did NOT sign up to be part of a low-budget monster movie!" she screamed from the bushes.
"Actually, you did," Yumi said, waving a signed NDA.
Lilith laughed as she helped Kazuki up. "We’re going to need another rehearsal."
Kazuki groaned. "We’re going to need another planet."
🌟 Next Chapter Preview – Chapter 45: "Mother-In-Law from the Abyss"
Just when Kazuki thought he’d survived the most unholy wedding rehearsal in demon-infested history, a new threat knocks—literally—on the front door.
Lilith’s mother, the legendary Queen of the Void (and five-time winner of "Most Likely to Hex a Groom"), arrives with an entourage of shadow beasts, a floating throne, and a gift basket filled with... bones?
And she’s not happy.
Her daughter is marrying a human, her ex-husband is stalking the venue, and worst of all—someone put her on the B-tier seating chart.
Can Kazuki survive a dinner with his future demon in-law?
Can the bridesmaids stop setting things on fire?
And will someone please stop the Glitter Goat from officiating everything?
Tune in for Chapter 45: "Mother-In-Law from the Abyss", where family drama goes full apocalypse!
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