The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 51

We left the clan dormitory and headed to the guild.

Arriving at the guild, it wasn’t too crowded, probably because it was midday.

“Hey, Pamela.”

Approaching the reception, I called out to Pamela.

“Hello, Yuuma-san. Thank you for yesterday.”

Pamela thanked me with a smile for treating her yesterday.

“That’s fine, but are you okay? You drank quite a bit yesterday…”

“I’m fine. Honestly, I had a bit of a headache in the morning, but I can use basic recovery magic myself.”

What a convenient world…

“Oh, really? That’s nice. Should I teach AI-chan too?”

I should be able to learn it with a magic stone.

I don’t usually drink heavily, but it might be good to have it just in case.

“Are you buying it? It’s ten gold coins for a beginner’s level, though…”

Hmm, what should I do?

“Master, there’s someone convenient right there.”

AI-chan pointed to Natalia.

“I can do it anytime. My magical abilities have been improving lately.”

Natalia’s smile is dazzling…

Sorry for making you take strange ‘medicine’ every day.

“Pamela, let’s forget about that. Instead, I’ll ask for a job. Today, we’ll just check on things, so a simple one.”

((“Fast talker.”))

Little fox is so noisy.

“The Southern Forest is being visited for the first time, so that might be a good idea. In that case, how about a permanent request for monster subjugation and collecting antidote herbs?”

Antidote herbs?

Is it mugwort? Or maybe water hemlock?

“What are antidote herbs?”

“Just what it sounds like. It’s an ingredient for making antidote potions.”

Do you process it with magic?

I have no idea.

“Do we just collect the ones growing in the forest?”

“That’s right. Make sure to collect them properly, including the roots… Um, have you ever done any collecting before?”

Collecting?

I’ve picked and eaten persimmons from the neighborhood when I was a kid, but that doesn’t count as collecting.

“No.”

“Oh, I see… Well, please ask your companions then. As you go further into the forest, there’s a lake where they grow around there.”

“There’s a lake?”

“Yes. It’s an open area, so it’s also a resting spot. There are also wild animals there.”

Well, of course there would be.

Animals need water to drink, after all.

“If there’s anything good, we could catch it and have it for dinner.”

“Some people do that too.”

Alright, let’s do that.

“Alright, let’s observe today and go to that lake… Is that okay?”

I confirm with the two behind me.

“That’s fine. I’m good at collecting, so I’ll do it for you.”

“… The nobleman won’t do it, of course.”

“I’ll do it.”

Even though I’ve never done it before.

“Alright, let’s do that. AI-chan, map. Also, let’s sell it.”

“Understood. Leave it to me.”

AI-chan proudly puffs out her chest.

“Alright, we’re off.”

“Yes… Oh, before that, there’s something for Natalia-san and Alice-san.”

When Pamela says that, she takes out a couple of small bags from under the reception counter.

“For us?”

“What’s this?”

The two step forward.

“This is the reward for the emergency request from before. It’s 20 gold coins.”

“Oh, that one.”

“…Thank you.”

The two accept the small bags placed on the reception desk with an understanding nod.

“Isn’t it too cheap?”

As payment for risking their lives to protect the town, it feels too low.

“That’s how it is for emergency requests.”

Natalia replied with a wry smile.

“Is that so?”

“We’re also in trouble if we lose the town, and it’s simply a matter of budget…”

Not everyone can afford high fees…

It’s like a volunteer army, isn’t it?

“However, with that fee, it seems like many people won’t accept it.”

“Yeah, there are people like that. Enforcing it is tough. Actually, there were hardly any adventurers from the East District.”

They ran away…

Well, blaming them would be harsh.

“To be honest, it’s a difficult issue. Some people are complaining that the reward is too low.”

Pamela looks troubled.

“That’s true. Adventurers aren’t soldiers, and unless they’re like Annie, who’s from this town, their motivation is money.”

I’m glad I didn’t ask about the reward upfront.

Their motivation would definitely have dropped.

“Yes, but dealing with monsters is a mission common to all humanity.”

Easier said than done.

There are probably few who became adventurers thinking about that.

Natalia and Alice are probably the same.

“Well, that’s the challenge, isn’t it? By the way, what about my share? I’ve worked quite a bit.”

“Um… about that. There’s been a bit of a dispute… Can you wait a little longer?”

There’s a dispute, huh…

“I don’t mind waiting. I’m not particularly in a hurry for money.”

“I’m sorry. I’m sure a rank-up is definitely on the horizon, though.”

I wonder if I can make it to B-rank?

“What about Natalia?”

I don’t know Lily, but it’s kind of pitiful for just one person to be C-rank.

“Can you wait a little longer on that matter too?”

Seems like quite the dispute is going on.

“Got it. Let me know once it’s settled.”

“Yes. I’ll inform you immediately.”

“Alright. Well then, we’re off.”

“Take care!”

With Pamela bidding us farewell, we leave the guild.

Guided by Natalia and Alice, we head towards the southern gate.

“I wonder what the dispute is about?”

I ask AI-chan.

“Most likely, it’s difficult to prove Master’s achievements. No one has actually seen you repel demons.”

Certainly.

The fact that there were demons is also based on my self-report.

“…The reward for the emergency request is provided by the town or the country. I think that’s why.”

Alice supplements the explanation.

“That does seem like it could cause disputes. Since it’s tax money, and with 20 gold coins per person, the expenses are already significant. Shall we try handing over that mirror?”

Collected by AI-chan, its a device to transfer monsters.

“No, let’s not do that. That’s not something people should have. It’ll be misused.”

AI-chan shakes her head.

“Politicians might use it against enemy nations…”

If handed over to the guild, it could pass through various places and even reach the country.

“Yes. It’s not a good idea. So, it will be confiscated.”

Well, that’s for the best.

Actually, this kind of thing existed in my past life too.

The techniques of onmyoji, including shikigami, are strong against humans as well.

That’s why many politicians try to use them in wars.

But we will never participate in a war.

This has been a rule since ancient times.

If an onmyoji who saves people kills them, then they are no different from demons and monsters.

Even that despised individual, Enju, upheld this principle.

We may also kill people depending on the time and situation.

But that’s to protect ourselves, our families, and our comrades, and only when necessary.

We must never become tools of war.

This remains unchanged even after being reincarnated into another world.

“Peace is the most important.”

“That’s right.”

AI-chan nodded along.