The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 102

As we were gathered in my room talking, it became time for dinner.

Dinner looked quite luxurious and was extremely delicious. Even Natalia, who was initially reserved, ate heartily, and everyone seemed satisfied.

After finishing dinner, we left the inn to convey the summoning order to the clan members. Outside, it was already completely dark, and the number of people had decreased.

“Well, we’re heading this way.”

Annie and the others girls headed in the direction of the guild.

“Koma-chan, follow them. There’s a woman who might get asked for her price.”

I summoned Koma-chan and instructed it to follow Annie and the others.

“There aren’t many adventurers like that around there.”

That’s why the women often go that way.

“What about for us?”

“That’s all there is where we’re going. It’s a man’s world.”

Hmm…

“Alice, don’t get lost.”

“…I’ll be fine.”

Alice nodded, and as Annie and the others walked away, we also headed in a different direction.

“But, the red-light district, huh? If you go to such a place, won’t you run out of money?”

I asked as we walked.

“…You will. The royal capital is profitable, but it’s also a town full of temptations. For both men and women.”

Men with alcohol and women with shopping, huh? It’s the same everywhere.

As we walked and talked, the streets gradually became busier and noisier. Additionally, the once dark town was becoming increasingly brighter.

“This area is the red-light district. With AI-chan and me here, no one will approach you, but be careful. There are a lot of scams.”

Really, it’s the same everywhere.

As we kept walking, it became brighter, and more people appeared. There were various types, like drunkards and people making noise with their friends, but 99% were men. In front of the buildings on either side, there were many scantily clad young women calling out to the men.

As I walked, looking around, I made eye contact with some of the women. However, after looking at me, they glanced at Alice and AI-chan, lost interest, and looked away. It seems they don’t approach men who are with girls.

“They must be thinking, ‘What’s this guy doing…?'”

“They probably think I shouldn’t bring kids here.”

“…There are a lot of Annies.”

Well, they are dressed provocatively, but they’re a bit different from Annie. When I first saw Annie, I thought she looked like a prostitute, but Annie’s style is more fashion-forward and even a bit classy. On the other hand, the women around here are dressed to appeal directly to men’s desires.

“Looking at it like this, it really feels like a man’s world. I understand why Clive and the others decided to come to the capital so quickly.”

When the western forest was closed off and the southern forest became unprofitable, Clive and his group quickly decided to head to the capital. Other adventurers hesitated, and considering Clive’s skills, they could have chosen the eastern ruins, but they chose the capital for this reason.

“…Yeah, everyone knows. But it’s the same for the women. The capital is glamorous, after all.”

So, the ones who stayed thought it was noisy and annoying.

“Like a festival before winter hibernation?”

“…Exactly. Here we are.”

Alice stopped and pointed to a building.

“A regular bar?”

“…Yes, they should still be drinking at this time.”

So, they’ll head out after drinking.

When we entered the bar, many customers were drinking and making noise.

“Uh…”

Where are they?

“…Over there. Clive and Alf. Huh? Neil isn’t here.”

In the direction Alice pointed, Clive and the others were indeed sitting around a round table drinking. But one of the usual duo was missing. Actually, this is the first time I learned their names.

“Hmm? Clive, Yuuma’s here with Alice and AI-chan.”

“Huh? You’ve had too much to drink. Why would they be here… Oh, it’s true.”

When Alf noticed us, Clive also noticed us in surprise.

“Hey, you guys look like you’re having fun.”

We approached Clive and the others, took a seat, and greeted them.

“Oh, uh… Why are you here?”

“Just a little something. Where’s Neil? Oh, and I’ll have a drink too.”

As we sat down, a waitress came to take our order.

“…I’ll have juice.”

“Me too.”

“Got it!”

Alice and AI-chan placed their orders, and the waitress responded with a smile before heading back. She quickly returned with two drinks: an alcoholic one and two juices. I took mine and had a sip.

“Ah, that’s good… So, where’s Neil?”

“He’s sleeping. He drank too much yesterday and decided to take it easy today.”

These guys seem to be drinking almost every day. What about their work?

“You seem to be having fun.”

“It’s fun, yeah?”

Clive said, turning to Alf.

“That’s right, it’s the capital after all.”

Well, at least they’re enjoying themselves.

“Why are you guys here? Playing around too?” Clive asked.

“No, I was summoned by the king.”

“What? Really? Oh, it’s about that, isn’t it…” Clive seemed to understand.

“Yeah, that. Natalia, Lily, and Annie are here too.”

“Annie too, huh… And Lily’s back as well.”

“Yeah, she’s back.”

“Hmm, the lively one has returned.”

Indeed, she is lively. Not annoying, just cheerful.

“She’s a fun person.”

“Yeah. So, what’s Annie doing here?”

“I invited her to join the party because she seemed bored.”

“Oh… she fits right in with you guys.”

Since it’s mostly women.

“Exactly. Right now, Natalia and Lily went to meet with the women. We have a message from Layla. The western forest has been reopened, so everyone needs to return. The guild is struggling without adventurers.”

“It’s reopened already? I thought it would last through winter, but that was quick.”

I also thought it would last through winter.

“They say the outflow of adventurers is serious.”

“Well, that makes sense. Alright, I’ll return as ordered by the leader.”

“Me too.”

Clive and Alf nodded without hesitation.

“I’ve been meaning to ask, why did you guys join this clan?”

“Because it’s easy. Wind Wings has no quotas and low tribute fees. The others are terrible.”

“So, is our clan popular?”

“Not really. It’s easy, but we have few members, and most are slackers. Since you’re here, that means Layla is the only one left in the clan, right? That wouldn’t happen with other clans.”

Because our motto is freedom, everyone does as they please. That’s why we can’t rise to the top.

“I see. Well, I prefer it this way.”

“Same here. That’s why we chose Wind Wings instead of a big clan. And now we’re having a blast. Yay!”

“Yay!”

Clive and Alf toasted and started drinking. It seemed they were already quite drunk.