The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 63

After leaving the guild, AI-chan and I headed toward the district mayor’s residence, walking through the town.

“Pamela seemed unusually defensive, but I wonder what kind of person the district mayor is?”

“I don’t know. Should we have done some reconnaissance beforehand if things were going to turn out like this?”

We could have easily done reconnaissance with small bugs or crows.

“I didn’t really want to get involved in politics in this life.”

“I think that’s a good idea. It’s a different world, and politics can be exhausting. Personally, I just want the Master to be happy, so I hope they can avoid getting involved in that kind of stuff.”

It’s too much trouble.

“It’s more fun to just work with friends without thinking about anything.”

“But we didn’t catch any fish, did we?”

Shut up.

“I caught a poisonous fish… Wait, is that it over there?”

In front of us is a moderately large mansion surrounded by a fence.

“I think so. Since there’s a soldier at the gate like AI-chan said, let’s ask.”

Approaching the gate with bars like AI-chan suggested, we speak to the soldier.

“Excuse me. I hope you don’t mind me asking, but is this the district mayor’s residence?”

As I approach the gate, I address the gatekeeper.

“Yes, it is. How may I assist you?”

The gatekeeper responds with a smile.

“I am Yuuma, an adventurer from the Western District, and I belong to a clan called ‘Wind Wings.’ Actually, I was instructed by the guild to meet with the district mayor. Could you please inform them?”

“From the guild… I see. Please wait a moment.”

With those words, the gatekeeper passed through the gate and hurried towards the mansion.

“You’re being oddly deferential, aren’t you?”

Once everyone was out of earshot, AI-chan asked.

“Just playing it safe. It might tarnish our reputation to bow down to a mere district mayor, but we don’t know what kind of person they are.”

If they turn out to be arrogant, it could lead to trouble and inconvenience for the clan.

“What should I do? Looking back now, wouldn’t it be better to delete the message?”

Hmm… It feels too late for that.

“No, let it be. If there are any complaints, I’ll delete it or handle it alone.”

“Understood.”

As we waited there, the soldier returned with a young woman wearing a maid outfit, whom I had seen before.

“Yuuma-dono, it’s confirmed. The district mayor will see you. Please follow this maid.”

A maid? And a young one at that.

How disrespectful…

“A maid? We came from another world, but is it common in this world to have such a young servant escort guests?”

AI-chan sounded a bit angry.

“No, it’s not like that at all. It’s just that Yuuma-dono seems to prefer younger women…”

Hey…

Who said that…?

“I see. Well, I suppose it can’t be helped.”

Hey, little fox!

“Never mind. Just hurry up and lead the way.”

“Yes, right this way.”

With a bow, the maid replied and began walking towards the mansion, so we followed suit.

“Master, master! She’s wearing a maid outfit! You like that, don’t you?”

I playfully hit AI-chan on the head.

“I don’t particularly like it.”

“Ouch… but you were totally checking it out before…”

AI-chan said while rubbing her head where she was hit.

“I just thought it was a weird outfit.”

The woman who used impressive magic when I first summoned Big Spider-chan and rescued the princess was wearing it.

It was the first time I saw clothing other than armor, so it caught my attention.

“Oh, I see. Natalia would look good in a maid outfit, wouldn’t she?”

I kinda think so.

“On the other hand, Alice and Lily wouldn’t look good in it at all.”

Yeah, you’re right.

As AI-chan and I were talking, the maid stopped in front of a certain room.

“Here we are.”

With a bow, the maid indicated, then immediately turned to the door and knocked.

“District mayor, I’ve brought Yuuma-sama with me.”

“Thank you. Let him in.”

I heard a man’s voice from inside, and the maid motioned for us to enter, so I opened the door and stepped into the room.

Inside, a blond man sat at a desk, busy with some paperwork.

“Sorry, I’ve been swamped with work.”

The man continued writing while apologizing.

“No, considering what happened, you must be busy. Thank you for making time for us.”

“I’m really sorry about that. Have a seat.”

The man turned his pen towards the facing sofa set up in front of the desk, so AI-chan and I sat down side by side.

Then, the maid from earlier, somehow holding tea and sweets, placed them on the table in front of us.

With a bow, she left the room.

“Phew… sorry about that.”

The man took a breath, stood up, and walked over to us.

“If you’re busy, we can reschedule?”

“No, this is important too. Feel free to drink.”

With that, the man took a seat on the facing sofa.

“Well then, let’s enjoy.”

“Cheers.”

AI-chan and I drank the tea in front of us.

“It’s delicious.”

“And it smells nice.”

Honestly, it’s just average.

I mean, I don’t know what’s considered good tea in this world.

But, it’s a matter of etiquette.

“I see… It’s sourced from the capital, but I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

See? I knew he was a good guy.

“Thank you. I apologize for the late introduction. I’m Yuuma, an adventurer from the Western District, affiliated with the clan ‘Wind’s Wings.'”

“Of course, I know. I’m Kenneth Astley, the district mayor of this Western District.”

Hmm? Astley?

It sounds familiar from somewhere…

“Hmm?”

I look at AI-chan.

“Astley is Pamela’s last name, right?”

“Come to think of it…”

When we first met, she introduced herself as Pamela Astley…

“Pamela is my daughter.”

The district head nodded with a wry smile.

“Is that so…”

Oh…

I said some really terrible things about her father, like him being a villain or taking bribes…

Ah, so that’s why she was protecting him!

Woops…