The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 27

I head to the reception desk, feeling slightly worried about Natalia.

When I arrive, Pamela is smiling brightly.

“Good morning. What’s up? Did something good happen?”

“Good morning. No, no, thank you for your hard work yesterday. Thanks to you, the guild is also happy. ”

Yesterday’s Big Boar, huh… Seems like it was profitable.

“That’s good. Keep those coming in the future too. I’m not the kind of person to nitpick and condemn things unfairly.”

“Master is flexible.”

AI-chan nods in agreement.

“I see… But, what do you mean by ‘unfair’?”

Pamela continues to smile brightly.

Seems like it’s better not to put it into words.

“I see… My misunderstanding perhaps. Well, never mind. I want to work today too. Is there anything good?”

“Yes. Can you do investigation work, Yuuma-san?”

Investigation?

Like espionage?

“I’m not a ninja, so it’s not my specialty, you know? If I wanted to, I think I could infiltrate anywhere using crow-chan or insect shikigami…”

“Yeah… I feel like I casually heard something terrifying, but I’ll let it slide. The investigation is about the forest. Lately, there have been a lot of monsters. Yesterday’s Big Boar included. It’s a bit strange.”

Come to think of it, they said the Big Boar was deep in the forest.”

“Do you think something is happening deep in the forest?”

“Well… off the record, there are rumors that there’s an incredible monster in the forest.”

A monster…

“Any eyewitness reports?”

“Reports from the capital say there was an enormous spider monster…”

Spider monster…

“Uh… M-Master…”

AI-chan looks up anxiously.

“There, there, don’t be so scared.”

I say, while patting AI-chan’s head.

“Y-Yes…”

  ((No! It’s Master’s giant spider-chan, right!?))

Probably.

“So, for this investigation, what specifically do I need to do to complete the request?”

“Finding out the cause would be the most important.”

That seems daunting.

If there are many monsters, and it’s just a coincidence, it would be a waste of time.

“Do I just need to capture the spider monster?”

“Yeah..?”

“So, if I bring the spider monster, I’ll get the reward for the request?”

“Uh, well…?”

Yep, yep.

Then, let’s finish this right away.

I take out an amulet from my pocket.

“M-Master!? P-Please, stop it!”

AI-chan pulls at my sleeve, trying to stop me.

“We’ll get the reward right away.”

“No, no, no!”

AI-chan vigorously shakes her head from side to side.

“Oh… the culprit has been found.”

“…Self-sabotage is terrible, huh?”

It seems Natalia and Alice have figured it out.

Well, they know I can use shikigami, and I did mention yesterday that I could summon a big spider.

“Um… is it you, Yuuma-san, who summoned the transformed spider?”

Pamela, who caught on from our exchange, asks tentatively.

“I summoned it three days ago. Some important person was in danger of being attacked by orcs, so I helped them out. Well, those pigs weren’t a match for my giant spider-chan.”

“…Ahem!! Look here. I haven’t heard anything, and Yuuma-san hasn’t either. Absolutely do not mention it elsewhere.”

“Is it causing a problem?”

“Three days ago, confidential information circulated among the guilds that the carriage carrying the princess was attacked by orcs and a spider monster.”

Oh, it was the carriage carrying the princess…

Even though it’s another country, it’s a very good thing to save a princess.

“There, see? It was the right decision to save her.”

I seek agreement from AI-chan.

“Yes, indeed. And it was the right decision to leave. It would have definitely caused trouble.”

Absolutely.

But, are the soldiers’ skills enough to protect the princess?

Well, they seemed strong enough, but…

“Pamela, just to clarify, the increase in monsters is not my fault. I just reincarnated three days ago, and I only summoned giant spider-chan for a little while.”

“Uh, y-yes… I understand. The increase in monsters has been observed for over a month, so I don’t think Yuuma-san is involved.”

It’s been quite a while.

“But then, it’s difficult to find the cause. I was in the forest too, but I didn’t feel such a significant power.”

“Is that so? Hmm… can you go deeper into it?”

Deeper, huh…

“What do you guys think? Can you go deeper into the forest?”

I confirm with Natalia and Alice.

To be honest, it depends on Yuuma. We’re mages, so we’re not good with forests where we can’t see ahead.”

“…We don’t have a scout like Lily.”

Lily, who’s back at her family’s home, seems to be a scout.

“Well, if it’s scouting, AI-chan or I can do it…”

What should I do?

“Both of you, Master is considerate of the fact that you’re women. Worst-case scenario, we might have to camp out.”

AI-chan speaks on my behalf.

“Oh, that’s okay. I’m used to it.”

“…No problem. But, I don’t want to stay for two nights. I want to take a bath.”

One night is fine then.

“Well, shall we take a look… Pamela, how much is the reward?”

“The basic fee is ten gold coins. The rest is commission.”

There’s a commission involved, but on the flip side, you get ten gold coins even if you do nothing.

Not bad.

“What do you think? I don’t think it’s a bad deal.”

I ask Natalia and Alice.

“I think it’s fine too. If we go into the forest, we can gather materials by collecting or defeating monsters, which could earn us more.”

“…It’s not a monster subjugation request, so if it seems dangerous, we can just run away.”

Even the experienced two agree…

“What about you, AI-chan?”

“I think it’s good. With Crow-chan and Master’s scouting abilities, we might be able to find something.”

AI-chan seems to agree too.

“Alright, let’s do that. Pamela, we’ll take this request. By the way, are we the only ones taking this request?”

“Yes. Requests for investigation have come to each guild from the capital, but we’ve been tasked specifically with investigating the western forest in the west district. Since there’s no one particularly suitable, it’s been left to you three…”

No one suitable for a mere forest investigation?

Is this guild that lacking?

Oh, wait, did they assign it to me like this on purpose…?

“Got it. Well then, let’s go take a look. Let’s go, everyone.”

“Yes!”

“Let’s go!”

“…Go!”

We leave the guild and head towards the west gate.