The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 8

“What a world full of problems…”

I muttered as I looked down from above, having linked my vision with the crow.

“There are a lot of monsters, and the security isn’t good either. Probably bandits.”

Of course, the bandits would be the men. The women are standing as if to protect the carriage, and it’s clear who’s attacking whom.

“Bandits, huh… What are the soldiers doing?”

“With more monsters around, it’s probably difficult for them to be everywhere. What will you do?”

“We’ll help the women. And then, we’ll ask them to let us ride in the carriage as a reward for helping them.”

“As expected of you.”

What do you mean by “as expected”?

“Well then, is it your turn, Big Spider-chan?”

I take out a talisman from my pocket.

“Master, it’s probably better to not use the big spider. I think even the people we save will be scared, and it won’t give a good impression.”

That’s true.

The soldiers yesterday were also scared of the big spider.

“I’ll go myself.”

“But you’re human, is that okay?”

“Those who have fallen into the path of the Gaki are no different from monsters. I’m neither a monk nor a priest. I’m an exorcist.”

“Master, you’re so cool!”

Is that so?

You’re so cute.

“Okay, let’s try to sell some favors by heading there before any casualties occur.”

“Yes, sir!”

I start walking forward and at the same time, I command the shikigami crow to attack the men.

Then, one of the crows gliding overhead dives at one of the bandits.

“Hmm? A bird… Whoa!”

One of the bandits dodges the crow’s charge in a panic.

I doesn’t matter, but I can understand the words properly.

The language installation seems to be going well.

“What?”

“What’s wrong?”

“Huh? A bird?”

The other bandits also started to pay attention to the crow.

Then, the crow rushed forward again.

“Damn! What the hell is this damn bird!”

The bandit who was attacked swung his sword at the charging crow, but the crow easily dodged it.

The crow rose into the air again and rushed forward once more.

However, the bandit was no fool and easily avoided it.

“Is Crow-chan weak?”

AI-chan asks, while watching the battle between Crow-chan and the bandit.

“It’s no different from a regular crow. It’s just a reconnaissance type.”

I didn’t expect any combat ability from a reconnaissance-type Shikigami.

It’s just a way to buy time.

As evidence, before the battle even started, we had already approached the bandits.

I ordered the crow that was flying around in the sky to return, and it glided through the air and came back to us.

Then, flapping its wings slowly, it landed on AI-chan’s shoulder.

All the bandits and the women who had been looking up at the crow in the sky followed its movement, and their gazes gathered on me and AI-chan.

“I hope our Crow-chan didn’t cause any trouble?”

I start off with a quip.

“That your ᶂuckin bird!?”

“Do you want to die!?”

“You’ll pay fer that! Leave everything you got!”

They seem like low-intelligence guys…

“Sorry, but I’m broke. Rather, could you spare something?”

For real though.

“Don’t joke!”

“You’re wearing expensive-looking clothes!”

“There’s no way a child dressed like that doesn’t have any money!”

I see.

That’s true.

“It’s nice right? I had it made by the best silk shop in the country.”

It seems to be made of high-quality silk.

“It’s pitch-black, I can’t tell! You’re wearing strange clothes! Are you from a foreign country!?”

“Either way, he’s probably rich. Let’s kill and take it.”

“Hah! Not your lucky day to waltz up here like this, kiddo.”

Monk?

Are they talking about me?

I haven’t shaved my head though…

Oh, no, I guess they mean kid.¹

“Bandits are the same no matter where you go.”

“Master, those who have fallen into the Gaki realm are all the same, as you say.”

Well, that’s absolutely right.

“What are you talking about! Die!”

One of the men swung his sword and charged at me.

“My disciple, let me teach you one more technique. This is Kamaitachi.”

I infused my spiritual power into my hand, pointed my finger, and immediately, an invisible blade attacked the thief.

Then, the man stopped in his tracks and began to rub his body.

“Huh? Ah, re…………?”

The man’s upper body tilted diagonally and fell to the ground.

The ground was dyed red with the separated torso.

“Master, it’s too powerful still. Isn’t there a milder technique?”

Milder…?

I’ve only fought against monsters, and I don’t hold back.

“Ba-bastard!”

“Get him!”

The other bandits, enraged by the death of their comrade, rushed at me all at once.

I decided to hold back on using techniques and chose a different approach.

“Don’t assume that onmyoji can only use techniques.”

As I said this, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a stack of talismans, infusing them with spiritual power.

The stack of talismans came to life, forming a two-shaku…or 60 centimeter sword.

At the same time, the man at the front swung his sword at me, and I blocked it with my sword.

“What!? It’s just paper, right!?”

The man was astonished that his attack had been easily blocked by the talisman sword.

“Paper doesn’t move on its own, and it doesn’t turn into a sword by itself. But your sword is cheap…”

I continued to exert force, slicing through the man’s sword and body.

“–Gah!”

“The man who was cut fell to the ground.

“Die!”

“Drop dead!”

The remaining men swung their swords at me all at once, but they were all slow, and their sword techniques were clumsy, so I easily dodged their attacks.

I cut down the remaining bandits and turned the talisman sword back into regular talismans.

“Compared to the soldiers from yesterday, their training is quite low… eh?”

AI-chan is missing?

“Master…”

I looked up at the sound of AI-chan’s voice and saw that she had been lifted by Crow-chan and was taking refuge in the air.

“Crow-chan, you’re surprisingly strong.”

“It’s because I’m light. I’m as light as a feather. Right?”

AI-chan looked up at Crow-chan.

“Caw…”

No, Crow-chan, you’re flapping your wings like crazy, you’re at your limit.

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