The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 46

The Amagiri family, like the Kisaragi family, are a family of onmyoji.

They are said to be a clan descended from the snake god, and like the Kisaragi family, they are an ancient noble family that has served and contributed to the country for many years.

Their power and influence are tremendous, and they are one of the top families in the country.

In terms of status, they are almost equal to us.

The Amagiri family had a very capable head.

That was the late head, Amagiri Enju.

Enju became the head of the family at the young age of 12 and was considered so excellent that she was hailed as the greatest onmyoji in the country at the time.

Moreover, she was not only talented as an onmyoji but also as the head of the family. She further expanded the already large Amagiri family and strengthened her influence to the point of intervening in politics.

But, despite all this, Enju was disliked by everyone.

When Enju became the head of the family at the age of 12 she immediately showed her abilities.

She was talented and recognized as a genius by herself and others.

So, she became conceited.

From the perspective of our generation who didn’t know the circumstances at the time, it might seem natural for someone to become the head of the family at the age of 12.

But Enju, who was not yet mature, pushed things forward with her own power and talent alone, did not align with other families, and even slandered her own clan members as incompetent, treating them harshly.

As a member of the Kisaragi family, I have spoken with members of the Amagiri family of equal status, but the name of the late head, Enju, is almost taboo.

Certainly, Enju, who would have left her name in the history of the Amagiri family as a capable individual, was literally hated by both her own clan members and members of other families, like a snake or scorpion.

Enju passed away when I was still around 5 or 6 years old.

I think she was about 50 years old at that time.

Enju is right in front of me.

Of course, she doesn’t look like a 50-year-old hag, so probably, she’s been reincarnated.

“Enju… I know the name, but is it really you?”

I confirm with Layla, who has the bright red eyes that are the symbol of the Amagiri family.

“It’s hard to say if it’s really me. Just having memories of it could mean I’m someone else.”

Well, I could say the same thing.

The memories of Yuuma Kisaragi might be those of a different person.

“Reincarnation?”

“Seems like it. I think I was about 3 years old. Suddenly, the memories came flooding back.”

Different from me…

“I don’t understand the mechanics of reincarnation. I died just a few days ago.”

“That’s right. I’ve met other reincarnated individuals, and they were all born from different mothers like normal. What about you?”

Even if you ask me…

“I don’t know. It feels more like I came back to life, got younger, and teleported rather than reincarnation.”

“Yeah, it does feel like that… You were 99 years old, right?”

Did Natalia or Alice ask about that?

“That’s right. I died at 99. That’s for sure.”

“I see… Is it true that you had 12 wives? Even considering the time difference, I’ve never heard of anything like that. Sure, my father had one or two concubines, but definitely not 12.”

The snake woman, who is generally disliked, seems really uncomfortable…

“Apparently so…”

“Hm? What do you mean, ‘apparently’?”

Enju tilts his head.

“This girl is a shikigami that looks like my mother, but she’s actually an artificial intelligence, an AI, created by my skill. She erased the memories of my family because she deemed it unnecessary.”

I explain while patting the head of AI-chan.

“A Gift… So that’s why the shikigami can talk. But your family was deemed unnecessary?”

“It’s baggage. I died, and this life is different. The memories of my previous family seem like unnecessary bugs in this life.”

“I see… That makes a lot of sense. I’m already 28, but I still don’t have a husband or a boyfriend, never have… I can’t forget my previous life’s husband. He still appears in my dreams sometimes.”

She’s really holding on to it…

Is this how it goes?

“Were there no good men?”

“Even if there were, it wouldn’t work. I loved my husband that much. In fact, he was the only one who loved me in my previous life. Even my children hated me.”

This one’s a handful…

“Are other reincarnated individuals like that too?”

“Not really. Some are married normally. There are those who can accept it, those like you who naturally have a lot of love, those who didn’t do well in their previous lives, and many others.”

It’s not like I have a lot of love or anything…

I won’t say it because you definitely won’t believe me.

“Everyone’s different, huh…”

“With you having had 12, it doesn’t seem like a problem. Whether it’s 12, 15, or 20, it doesn’t seem to bother you.”

It does bother me.

“Master gets dragged into things. After all, those 12 weren’t just mistresses; they were literally wives. No main wife or concubine, they’re all members of the Kisaragi family, and, if anything, he had 12 wedding ceremonies.”

Amazing!

I admire it even though I think it’s stupid…

“You’re amazing…”

Enju looks really impressed.

“It’s from a past life, so I don’t remember anything at all.”

It might have been a good decision to erase those memories.

“You, on the other hand, what’s up with you? Despite being disliked before, you’re strangely well-liked.”

Natalia and Alice too, but it seems like she’s trusted by others as well.

It’s hard to believe considering that Enju.

“That’s true… But before that, can I ask you something?”

“Sure, what is it?”

“What happened to my husband?”

This guy’s husband, huh…

“First of all, it goes without saying, but he’s dead. I lived for 90 years after you died.”

If he were alive, he’d be around 150 years old.

There’s no way he’s alive.

“Of course. But that’s not what I wanted to hear.”

“I understand. He died a normal death. There wasn’t any tragedy or anything. He just died of old age. In fact, I even attended his funeral.”

He died about 10 years after Enju’s death, when I was around 15 or 16.

There’s no need to mention that part.

“I see… Well, that’s good.”

Enju muttered that and shed tears.