The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 24

Returning to the guild and receiving payment from Pamela, we left the guild and went behind the nearby houses to catch bugs, putting them into the hemp bag we bought at noon.

“Master, even if you catch that many, those two who have no resistance to poison won’t be able to eat them.”

“That’s true…”

We should gradually get used to it.

“Did you catch any good bugs over there?”

“I didn’t find any centipedes, but I caught a few spiders.”

“Well, that’s something. Hand them over.”

I took the hemp bag from AI-chan and cast a spell on it.

“What’s that?”

AI-chan asked.

“Poison Insect Technique. It makes poisonous insects cannibalize each other until only one remains. By doing this, powerful poisonous insects are created, so let’s feed them this.”

It’s better than feeding them a lot.

“Is that really okay? Master is half youkai and has been trained since childhood, so it should be fine, but those two are ordinary humans, you know?”

“Well, it’s only a few bugs so it’s not a big deal, and besides, poison isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Plus, I won’t fail.”

It’s a spell close to a curse, but it’s my specialty.

“Well, if Master says so, then I guess it’s fine, right?”

“That’s right. Well then, let’s go back. By the time we get back, the spell should be finished, so we’ll have to process it.”

We’ll have to crush them and disguise their appearance.

“I see. Only Mother eats bugs raw.”

“Well, it can’t be helped. She’s a fox.”

I’ll never forgive her for eating the rhinoceros beetle I caught.

After finishing our business, we returned to our room in the clan’s dormitory that had become our home, cleaned up, and set up the furniture we bought.

Then, after crushing the poisonous insects and turning them into pills so they wouldn’t be noticed, Natalia brought dinner with Alice, so we decided to eat.

“Mmm, this is delicious.”

I tried the grilled boar meat, and it had no odor and was delicious.

“Big Boars taste better than regular boars, so everyone was grateful.”

“…Yeah.”

“If they’re happy, then that’s good.”

“I hardly ever see anyone. Are they really here?”

“Everyone’s up early. Well, we’ll see each other eventually.”

So it goes…

“….More importantly, you really sit on the floor.”

Natalia and Alice sit on the floor like me, AI-chan, and eat dinner.

“I find it more relaxing this way.”

It’s been like this since I was born.

“I can understand, but my legs are starting to feel numb.”

“….After finishing eating, I feel like lying down right here and sleeping.”

It doesn’t really matter, but why don’t they eat in their own rooms?

“Ah, that was delicious.”

“….Yeah. Satisfied.”

It was delicious for me too.

“I have a special dessert for you guys.”

I take out two small pills and place them on the table.

Of course, the usual ones.

“What’s this?”

“…Could it be a special potion to increase magic power?”

“That’s right. Just swallow it with water without tasting it.”

Raise your magic power.

“It’s not dessert at all.”

“….Well, it’s medicine.”

Despite their words, the two of them took the pills and swallowed them with water.

“I’ll make it for you every day.”

“You’ve just come to this world and yet you can make it so well.”

“….By the way, what are the ingredients?”

I can’t say.

“This is a secret of the Kisaragi clan, so I can’t tell you.”

I lied.

Because they’ll get mad.

“Well, it’s not easy to talk about a potion that can increase magic power.”

“….You could make money from it. All the mages would buy it.”

I don’t want to be resented by wizards all over the world if I’m found out.

“This is special.”

“Hmm… thank you.”

“….Long live the leader.”

Well… let’s take this to the grave.

Their happy faces and words of gratitude hurt.

“So, on a different note, is it okay for adventurers to do work like today?”

“Well, mostly. We’re not adventurers who travel, we’re adventurers who stay in town, so it’s like this.”

“….We don’t go far. At most 3 or 4 days.”

Traveling alone as a woman would be dangerous I would imagine.

“Master, you need to be mindful of that.”

AI-chan warned.

“It’s okay. I’m someone who can be considerate.”

“As expected of the head.”

Well, I hardly remember anything from when I was the head.

“Um, are you really going to be the leader? I mean, do you want to?”

“Are you dissatisfied?”

AI-chan glared at Natalia a bit.

“No, it’s just that it’s rare for someone to want to be a leader who’s all about responsibilities.”

“….From our perspective, it’s more appreciated if a man takes on the role of leader.”

When a woman takes the lead, she often faces jealousy.

It’s the same in this world too.

“Don’t worry. I’ll properly get you guys to A-rank.”

“Yeah, okay.”

“….Thank you. But we can’t decide without Lily, so wait. So, for now, interim leader.”

Come to think of it, was there someone called Lily?

“When is this Lily coming back?”

“I don’t know? She went back to her hometown. Distance-wise, it’s about time for her to come back, but it seems like she’ll take her time since it’s been a while.”

“…To explain the situation, when Harrison left, the party couldn’t be maintained, so we decided to take a long vacation until we find a replacement. Lily is a shy but noisy girl, so it seems impossible for her to recruit, and she told us to take it easy while she went back to her parents’ house while we looked for her. That was a month ago.”

I see, I see.

“So, you couldn’t find anyone suitable?”

It’s been a month and there are still only two people, so that must be the case.

“It’s difficult with three girls. What we want is a guy who can be a vanguard, but it’s all guys interested in girls. Even without that, it’s awkward with three girls and one guy.”

It was good for Harrison because he was childhood friends with everyone.

“In that case, this Master is recommended. There won’t be any awkwardness, he’s gentle with women and children, and he’s a respected figure in the country who has been leading the clan for many years. The only minor flaw is that all three of you might end up with bulging bellies.”

Isn’t that a fatal flaw?

“How is that gentlemanly?”

“….It sounds like a womanizer.”

I think so too.

“It’s okay! He has experience raising twelve people!”

“Wasn’t it over thirty kids? Sounds fun.”

“….I kind of want to see.”

Now I’m curious about what it was like at home too.

“AI-chan, my life this time isn’t going to be like that, so stop calling me a womanizer.”

“Master, the leopard can’t change its spots…”

Annoying.

“Enough already. Anyway, can I accept jobs at the guild tomorrow too?”

Stopping AI-chan from unfairly evaluating me, I confirm with Natalia and Alice.

“Is it okay?”

“…I wonder if there will be good requests tomorrow too?”

“That should be fine. I told Pamela to quietly pass on any good jobs she finds.”

She agreed.

What a good person.

“When did…”

“….Pamela is desperate not to lose Yuuma to someone else.”

I’m grateful, but I feel kind of guilty.

“Next time, I’ll treat you guys to a meal…”

When I have enough money, I’ll treat them to something fancy.

It’s give and take in these situations.

“Ah, I just caught a glimpse of twelve wives.”

“….I see your technique now. You naturally lure them in.”

That’s not it.