I don't know about the whole messed up genetics part because they didn't cover it or I forgot, but the village the mc grew up in encouraged incest because it created offsprings with a lot of power.
Pretty sure this doesn't apply to this manga's rule lol i suppose as thedad said before 5i read it all again lol) marrying your own sibling can make the kid super strong
wait a min, isnt marrying your sibling illegal- also cant those cause genetic problems and shit to the child? IS THIS SWEET HOME ALABAMA?