The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 10

The atmosphere suggested that they were about to argue over the reward for defeating the bandits.

  ‘AI-chan, what do you think?’

  ‘Finally, I can do my job. I’ll explain the cause of the dispute in this case. First, this job was probably requested by a powerful figure, such as the lord of the town, to the Adventurer’s Guild, an intermediary organization. The guild then introduced the job to these two, and they accepted it.’

So there’s an organization called the Adventurer’s Guild.

Well, it makes sense to have a specialized intermediary organization since dealing directly with the client could lead to more disputes.

  ‘And?’

‘In this case, the right to receive the commission fee naturally belongs to these two. This is their argument. However, in reality, these two didn’t do anything, and Master defeated all the bandits. Of course, Master could also argue that he has the right to receive the commission fee.’

  ‘So, if I make that argument, it’ll cause a dispute.’

  ‘That’s right.’

I see.

I think it’s out of the question for them to claim the fee when they didn’t even accept the job, but if they don’t, it would be strange for them to receive the reward for a job they didn’t complete.

If we just report it to the guild as is, there’s a possibility that no one will receive any reward.

  ‘What do you think?’

  ‘If you make a claim, you can get more than half of the success reward. However, in that case, your connection with these two will be severed.’

  ‘Is the connection important?’

  ‘They seem like kind girls. Do you want to take the success reward for defeating those bandits, or do you want to make friends with these cute and knowledgeable girls who can guide you around the town we’re heading to?’

It’s not even worth considering.

It’s true that I want money because I’m currently penniless.

But I doubt the reward for hunting down these thieves will be significant, and it’s more important to form a connection with someone who can provide valuable information and assistance.

“No, you two should receive the reward for defeating these bandits.”

After a long strategy session with AI-chan, I opened my mouth to speak.

“Th-That’s not good! At least take half of it.”

“…A quarter, then.”

They were already arguing.

“No, stealing people’s things tarnishes the Kisaragi name. Let’s yield on this matter. But in return, could you give us a ride to town? Also, please share some food with us. And guide us around the town. As I said before, I just arrived in this world yesterday, and I don’t know anything or have any money or food.”

“W-Wait a moment! Alice.”

“…Yeah.”

Natalia and Alice moved away from us and went behind the carriage.

When they were out of earshot, I infused my spiritual power into my ears to enhance my hearing.

“What should we do?”

Natalia asked Alice.

It was a volume that wouldn’t normally be audible, but I could hear it.

“…We should accept it.”

“You think so too? I think we should help him, but why do you?”

Natalia was kind.

“…First of all, we didn’t even ask his name. Anyway, that man is dangerous. He used a magic similar to Air Cutter, but its power and speed were far beyond mine. He’s definitely a higher-level magician than us, and his swordsmanship was incredible. On top of that, he’s a reincarnate with a Gift. If we get into a dispute and it escalates into a fight, we’ll most likely lose.”

“Do you think we’ll get into a dispute? He seemed kind.”

Yeah, yeah.

“…His appearance, his speech, and the way he talked about the Kisaragi name… He was definitely an upper-class person in his previous world. That’s why he’s kind. But people like that don’t show mercy to those who defy them.”

No, he will.

He’s not a tyrant.

“Now that you mention it, he did speak in a commanding tone.”

Eh? Did he?

Hmm, you should be careful with your choice of words too.

“…Anyway, it’s a bad idea to cause a dispute or upset him. Let’s just accept his proposal sincerely. We have extra food, and guiding him around town isn’t a big deal. Let’s think of him as a strong escort.”

“The more I hear about him, the more worried I am about you. Are you sure you’ll be okay? Won’t you get attacked?”

He’s not going to attack you.

“…If that happens, don’t resist. Just submit and make him take responsibility.”

What is she talking about?

“I think that’s a bad idea, but okay. I can’t leave someone in trouble, so let’s take them to town. He has a girl with him, so it should be fine, probably.”

“…Actually, that’s been on my mind. Why is the familiar a girl?”

“I don’t know. Should we ask later?”

“…I will.”

The two seemed to have finished their discussion and returned to us.

“Ahem. Sorry to keep you waiting. Um, what was your name again?”

Natalia, who had returned, cleared her throat theatrically and asked for my name.

“I’m Yuuma Kisaragi”

“Um…”

“Yuuma is fine.”

From the moment I heard Natalia and Alice’s names, I had a feeling that our names didn’t quite match.

“Yuuma.”

“Oh, this person is amazing, calling my master casually. His excellency, the 34th head of the Kisaragi family and the son of the great fox spirit, the Golden Fox.”

Hey, you’re the one who told me not to say I was the child of a fox spirit.

“Y-Yuuma-sama.”

Natalia corrected herself, sweating.

“Just call me Yuuma. Using honorifics awkwardly will only highlight your mistakes. In my current life as a reincarnate, such things don’t matter.”

I was literally reborn.

“Y-Yes. I’m Natalia. Nice to meet you.”

“…I’m Alice. Nice to meet you.”

The two bowed slightly.

“Yeah, nice to meet you. By the way, let me introduce her. This is AI-chan. She’s my disciple, so treat her as such.”

“Nice to meet you.”

AI-chan greeted them with her chest puffed out.

“Nice to meet you.”

“…Nice to meet you. Hey, hey, why is a girl a familiar?”

Alice asked right away.

“Shikigami come in various forms. That’s just one of them. It’s one that I don’t use much, but AI-chan just happened to like it.”

“…Do you like little girls?”

That’s not it.

“You’re not wrong. You were a grandpa who was all over your granddaughter, weren’t you? Master doesn’t have any memories from that time, but my instincts remember. Sometimes you pat my head, and you’re incredibly gentle.”

Hmm, this is a bit embarrassing.