The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 49

Pamela quickly transitioned from small talk to the main topic.

“Is it about what happened with the Stampede?”

“Well, the Stampede has been more or less resolved.”

Well, we confiscated the mirror that caused it, and the culprit, the demon lord, escaped.

“What about the cause?”

“We’re still investigating that. Most likely, we won’t disclose the cause. People tend to forget over time.”

It’s worrisome how familiar demons are around here. The townsfolk’s sense of crisis is low.

“Can’t you mention the demons?”

“No, it’s impossible. The district chiefs, the central guild, and the royal family all agreed on that.”

Are demons really that terrifying?

“Will work resume?”

“Well, as for that, the ban on areas other than the highway will be lifted tomorrow. But it might take a bit longer for the western forest. Currently, the guild and the national investigation team are looking into it.”

Given the involvement of terrifying demons and the Stampede happening in the forest, it seems like they’re thoroughly investigating, right?

“Alright, understood. So, what about the adventurers in the western district? That’s their main hunting ground, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. So, for the time being, they’ll be sent on business trips elsewhere.”

“Elsewhere?”

“The western district mainly focuses on the western forest, but there’s also a forest to the south. They’ll be sent there instead.”

South, huh…

That’s where the forest I reincarnated into is located.

“Is that alright? Probably, that’s the hunting ground for adventurers in the south district, right?”

“It’s fine. True, the southern forest is primarily for adventurers from the south district, but there isn’t really a strict division like that. As evidence, adventurers from other districts occasionally go to the western forest.”

Come to think of it, I saw adventurers from other districts during the Big Boar subjugation request.

“So, we can just go there on our own?”

“Yes. There are also request forms from the south district on the guild’s bulletin board, so everyone will probably act accordingly.”

Competing for request forms is futile.

“As usual, please assign us some suitable requests.”

“Of course. However, please understand that you won’t receive the same preferential treatment as before. After all, if it’s a request from the western forest, it will be prioritized here, but the same applies elsewhere. Emergency requests from the southern forest will be prioritized by the south district guild.”

Well, that’s to be expected.

“I’m not in dire need of money right now, so just normal requests will suffice. Please assign us tasks where Natalia and Alice won’t be in much danger.”

“Understood. Well, those two are quite strong, though.”

I understand that, but their non-magical abilities are too weak, and that worries me.

“Anyway, I’m counting on you. I’m not particularly eager to work until the western forest is reopened.”

“Yes. I think that’s for the best. Now, onto the next topic, about you, Yuuma-san.”

Me?

“What?”

“Your exploits during the Stampede have been heard of even by guilds in other districts. Not just for dealing with the Big Boar or resolving the Stampede, but for the golden flames and your actions outside the town.”

I mostly just shot foxfire from the top of the ramparts since I didn’t do much outside the town.

“Is there a problem?”

“You’ll probably receive invitations. From clans or parties belonging to other districts.”

“Invitations? I’m already in a party and belong to a clan. Actually, I haven’t received any invitations from adventurers in the west district.”

None at all.

I’ve never spoken to anyone outside of the clan members.

“That’s likely because you went straight to Layla’s place. Layla has a lot of influence and connections with other clans. As an A-rank adventurer, they wouldn’t dare be rude to her, so they wouldn’t aggressively recruit you.”

I find it amusing that they consider Enju influential, but she must have really changed.

“What about other districts?”

“Yes. Of course, as an A-rank adventurer, you’ll have connections with clans from other districts, so they probably won’t try to recruit you either. However, Layla isn’t connected with every single clan out there. Plus, she’s known for not making enemies, but as a result, some might underestimate her.”

Well, it happens.

Layla probably thinks it’s better than making enemies.

“Pamela, let me give you some advice. It’s better not to underestimate Layla too much. She’s a fellow reincarnate from the same world as me, born into a household of similar status to mine.”

“What? R-really? A noble?”

Pamela is surprised.

“Yeah. She’s from the Amagiri family, descendants of the Snake God. Layla was a genius who became the head of the family at the age of twelve and was hailed as the country’s top onmyoji. Though now she regrets her past life and seems spineless, she used to be the kind of lord who would antagonize everyone around her with her twisted personality. Her true nature is that of a dictator who thinks everyone else is incompetent, so if she gets angry, who knows what she might do.”

“That’s scary… I’ll be careful… To be honest, I’ve always found her a bit intimidating. She’s kind, but there’s something unsettling about her… That’s it…”

Pamela seems to have realized something.

“Be careful. As for the invitations, what should I do? Should I just decline them?”

“That’s up to you, Yuuma-san. But even if you decline, try to avoid trouble as much as possible.”

Trouble, huh?

If they start something, it’s not my problem.

“Well, since I’ve joined the clan out of some sort of connection, I won’t be transferring. Let’s try to avoid trouble as much as possible.”

I don’t want to end up like Enju.

“Please do. Also, you might receive invitations from the guild.”

“To transfer?”

“Yes. Each guild is competing to recruit talent, after all.”

Is this town really okay?

“There’s no benefit to transferring anyway… It’s just a hassle.”

“That’s right, that’s right. Here, have a drink.”

Pamela smiles as she offers me the drink.

She probably doesn’t want me to transfer.

But it’s my treat, using my money.

“What about pressure from the guild?”

“There’s none of that. Naturally, we apply pressure too.”

Well, in terms of power dynamics, it’s about equal.

And Layla said she’ll handle the conversation, so I guess I’ll leave that to her.

“Got it. I’ll talk to Natalia and Alice and see about resuming work. Should I come to your guild?”

“Yes, that sounds good. I’ll pick out some suitable requests and wait for you.”

“I appreciate it. Well then, shall we drink?”

“Yes, indeed. We need to make the most of this rare day off.”

It’s already night, though.

Well, they’ve earned it. They can take a break tomorrow too.

We continued drinking for a while longer before I escorted Pamela home as it was getting late.

Of course, I didn’t go inside her house, just said goodbye as usual.

Then, when I got back home, AI-chan wasn’t in the room for some reason, but I didn’t think much of it and went to bed.