The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 44

After Pamela left, I spent some time alone in my room until it was time for dinner.

I had dinner in my room with Natalia and Alice, and I reported Pamela’s story to them.

After finishing dinner, Natalia and Alice returned to their own room, so I started reading the book I borrowed from Natalia.

“Hey, AI-chan, is that book interesting?”

I asked AI-chan, who was reading a similar book on the bed.

“It’s okay.”

“I see… Well, the book I’m reading is about a girl who falls in love with a cool guy and it’s all about them being lovey-dovey from start to finish…”

What’s this?

How should I feel while reading this?

“This book is similar. It’s a story about a prince. Master may not like it.”

“Do people in this world like this kind of story?”

“No, this is a story that girls like. Don’t men prefer adventure or war stories?”

That sounds better…

“I don’t care for this… But Natalia likes this kind of stuff, huh?”

“Well, she’s 17 years old. Her tastes are different from those of a 99-year-old grandpa.”

“I see… But something like suddenly being kissed and feeling embarrassed, it’s definitely a case, right?”

If it was between samurai families, you’d be gutted.

“Master, please don’t tell Natalia-san that opinion. You’ll be disliked for being old-fashioned.”

Hmm, well, people don’t like it when their preferences are denied.

“I wonder if others like this kind of stuff too?”

I don’t know about Alice or Pamela, but Annie seems to dislike it.

“Who knows? I don’t mind it though.”

AI-chan is also a girl…

Even though she’s a shikigami with skills.

I decided to keep reading until the end, and just as the second cool guy appeared in the story, there was a knock on the door.

“Huh? Who is it?”

“It’s me. Can I come in for a moment?”

It was Annie’s voice.

I set the book down, got up, and walked to the door.

Opening it, I found the red-haired girl still in her usual skimpy sleepwear.

“What is it?”

“Sorry to disturb you at this hour. Layla is calling for you.”

Layla was the representative of this clan.

“She’s back from the capital?”

“Yeah. She rushed back as soon as she heard about the stampede. She arrived with the troops from the capital in the evening.”

“I see. Where do I need to go?”

“To the third floor. I’ll show you the way.”

Annie said that and turned around, heading towards the stairs.

“AI-chan, let’s go.”

“Yes.”

I called AI-chan and left the room, and following Annie, we headed up the stairs.

Looking ahead, I saw Annie’s figure in her skimpy attire.

Annie was wearing what could be described as thin, translucent clothing, revealing her underwear.

In fact, she seemed to be wearing only underwear underneath her outer garments.

“Don’t wander around dressed like that.”

I couldn’t help but express my disapproval.

“It’s fine since I’m not going outside.”

Is it a cultural difference?

To me, she looked like a slut or a prostitute.

“AI-chan, don’t learn from that.”

“I won’t. Besides, I wouldn’t dress like that…”

All I could think was that she might catch a cold if she didn’t dress properly…

“I’ve been wanting to ask since yesterday, but do you hate women? Or do you like men?”

“I don’t think so… right?”

Feeling uneasy, I confirmed with AI-chan.

“No, that wasn’t the case. You weren’t inclined towards men.”

“I see…”

Annie stopped and turned around, peering into my face.

“What is it?”

“I just thought you didn’t seem to be into women. You never really check out my body.”

“Do you want me to look? Sorry, but I was taught not to be impolite by staring at women.”

Maybe I’d look at my own wife like that? Can’t remember though.

“That’s a good thing.”

Annie smiled and resumed climbing the stairs.

“Annie, did you hear about the gag order from Pamela?”

“Yes. But even without such instructions, I wouldn’t tell anyone. There’s no benefit in doing so, and we’re here to protect our comrades. That’s what a party and clan are for.”

It’s cool and all, but I wish I’d asked during the day.

As we climbed the stairs and reached the third floor, we stood in front of the first room.

“This is Layla’s room. You can come up to here, but beyond this point, it’s off-limits for guys. Well then, goodnight. Oh, and Natalia’s room is over there.”

Annie pointed to a door and then walked away down the corridor.

“Is it normal in this world for there to be nighttime visits?”

“I highly doubt it. Probably just a joke.”

That’s not a joke you tell to someone who’s just arrived in this world from another.

There are regions in my country where such cultures exist too.

“Well, never mind. Let’s just go and say hello and then get to bed.”

I looked at the door and knocked.

“Come in.”

With permission granted by the female voice from inside the room, I opened the door.

Inside, there was a black-haired woman sitting on the sofa, reading documents.

“Sorry to disturb you at this late hour.”

I said this as I entered the room with AI-chan.

“I called you. I’m the one who should apologize. Actually, I have to go back to the capital again tomorrow morning…”

“That’s tough, considering you just arrived in the evening.”

“It can’t be helped. I’m the representative of the clan, and the Stampede is…”

Leila smiled wryly and placed the documents on the desk in front of her.

“Sorry about this. Please, have a seat on the bed or something.”

Since she said so, AI-chan and I sat on the bed.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Layla, the representative of this clan.”

As we sat on the bed, Layla introduced herself.

“Thanks. I’m Yuuma. And this is AI-chan. We arrived in this world a few days ago and met Natalia and Alice. We formed a party through that connection, and we’re also staying in this room. Sorry for the late introduction.”

“No worries, you’re free to do as you please. Our clan motto is freedom. But take care of your comrades and the facilities.”

This person is generous and very nice. It’s easy to see why she’s so respected.

“I haven’t met this Lily yet, so I’m not sure if we’ll officially form a party, but I do plan on relying on you. Nice to meet you.”

“Sure, got it. Our clan isn’t that large, and we don’t particularly aim for the top. Just do things at your own pace.”

“You’re A-rank, right? Your magical power is high, and you’re skilled. Aren’t you aiming higher?”

Layla seems to be hiding it, but she possesses considerable magical power.

“I don’t have that kind of passion. However, I want to do something for the children who have gone out of their way to admire me and have come this far. That’s why I formed a clan and built this facility. After that, they can do as they like.”

Is she a god or a Buddha?

“Impressive.”

“It’s nothing special. It’s just natural. I follow my own sense of justice. It’s what I was taught by my parents.”

Is she from a good family?

“I see… about the Stampede?”

“I heard about it. Thanks for your hard work. I couldn’t make it in time, but you did well. There seem to be various troubles, but for now, I think it’s good that we were able to save the town. Let’s work with the district chief and the guild in the capital to handle things smoothly.”

“Thank you.”

“Now then…”

As Layla stands up, she approaches us.

Then she starts to look down at AI-chan intently.

“What is it?”

AI-chan tilts her head.

“A golden fox shikigami…Is Kisaragi Yuuma your real name?”

While looking down at AI-chan, Layla asks.

“It’s longer formally, but that’s my real name.”

“I see… Kisaragi…”

Layla glances over here.

Her eyes were completely red.

These eyes…

“The Amagiri Clan, huh?”

The Amagiri family is one of the most distinguished families alongside the Kisaragi family in the world of Onmyoji.

“To think I’d encounter a member of the Kisaragi clan in a place like this… judging from the quality of your spiritual power, you must be a child of the Golden Fox… You’re Kisaragi’s child prodigy aren’t you?”

The woman with red eyes laughs eerily.

“I don’t know if I’ve ever been called a child prodigy. But being called a child of the Golden Fox is accurate.”

“It’s the first time we’ve met, but your spiritual power is quite something. And you also possess the demonic power of the fox.”

Layla squints her eyes.

“Who are you? From the quality of your spiritual power and those red eyes, I would assume you’re a member of the Amagiri family, the clan of the serpent god. But I’ve never heard of a Layla Amagiri.”

“Layla is a name from this world. My real name is Enju Amagiri.”

Enju…

I only remember up until I was 20, but Enju was the name of the previous head of the Amagiri family…

And Enju died when I was a child…

My father and mother used to complain about her being an evil old hag in the world of Onmyoji…

And now she’s been reincarnated in another world…