The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 108

As we were riding in the carriage, Leanne kept throwing questions at me one after another.

Otto was completely ignored, which was a bit pitiful, but soon the carriage stopped.

“We’ve arrived… Just to let you know, since this is an informal audience, excessive courtesy isn’t necessary. However, please make sure not to be rude.”

Leanne cautioned.

“I understand.”

“I figured you would. Sorry, I have to say it just in case.”

“I understand that too. We are adventurers without any status.”

No one expects courtesy from such people.

We live in different worlds.

That said, there’s a limit to what is acceptable.

“I’m sorry… I think Yuuma-sama understands this well, but since you’re from another world… Oh, you understand too, don’t you?’

Leanne’s way of speaking, her attitude, and even her expression were different when she addressed Otto.

“Oh, yes… I’ll try not to speak too much.”

“You do understand, don’t you? Ah, no, you’re an A-rank, aren’t you?”

An A-rank adventurer might have some dealings with nobility.

“Are we meeting with the king alone?”

“Yes. Of course, there will probably be knights guarding him, though.”

That’s only natural.

“What about weapons?”

“Do you have any?”

“I have this talisman.”

I took out a bundle of talismans from my pocket and handed them to Leanne.

“I’ll hold onto them for you. You don’t have any either, do you?”

After taking them, Leanne confirmed with Otto as well.

“I don’t.”

“Good. Well, there’s also magic, but if you try anything, either I or the escort knights will kill you without hesitation.”

“I understand.”

“Then, shall we go? Yuuma-sama, please follow me.”

Leanne stepped out of the carriage without cautioning me.

When we got out of the carriage as well, we were already in what seemed like the courtyard of the royal castle, and a few soldiers were surrounding the carriage.

One of them approached Leanne.

“We’ve been expecting you, Leanne-sama. His Majesty the King is waiting. Please, this way.”

“Indeed.”

The soldier took the lead and started walking, followed by Leanne, so we walked as well.

We continued on and entered the royal palace.

Inside the palace, we passed by servants and soldiers, and each time they stepped aside and bowed their heads to us—or rather, to Leanne.

I think Leanne is probably a noble of quite high rank.

We proceeded through the palace and ascended a staircase until a luxurious door came into view.

There were soldiers standing guard in front of the door.

((They’re making it pretty obvious that there’s someone important in there.))

AI-chan pointed out.

((They might not be expecting any intruders. Well, it’s not our country, so let’s leave it be.))

((True.))

This world has magic, so there might be special security measures as well.

As AI-chan and I conversed telepathically, we arrived in front of the door.

“I have brought Leanne-sama and her guests. Please inform His Majesty.”

The soldier who had led us here spoke to the soldier standing guard.

“Understood.”

The guard nodded and knocked on the door.

“Your Majesty, Leanne-sama has arrived.”

“Understood.”

A middle-aged man’s voice could be heard from inside.

Then, the soldier stepped back, and Leanne opened the door.

After bowing, she entered the room.

Otto and I followed suit, bowed, and entered the room.

The inside of the room was simple and not spacious, in contrast to the luxurious door.

There was a window, but otherwise, bookshelves lined the walls, giving it the feel of a reading room.

In the middle of the room, a distinguished middle-aged man with a fine white beard was sitting at a table.

Next to him stood a young maid and another middle-aged man in silver armor.

They were clearly the king and a knight guard.

“Oh, Leanne, you’re as adorable as ever.”

The man, who appeared to be the king, stood up and spread his arms to welcome Leanne.

“Uncle, please stop saying that every time.”

So, she’s the king’s niece…

I thought she was a high-ranking noble, but she’s actually royalty.

“You haven’t grown at all. Even girls ten years younger than you have outgrown you in height.”

“I don’t mind.”

“You won’t find a husband that way.”

“Men talk big, but they all prefer shorter women.”

Is that so?

That might only be true in your old world.

“Well, do as you please… So, these are the ones?”

The king looked at Otto and I.

“Yes. This is Yuuma-sama. And this is Otto. I brought them because I thought they might be useful for that matter we discussed.”

Leanne introduced us.

“I see… I am Gérard, the ruler of this country. I appreciate you responding to the sudden summons.”

The king expressed his gratitude, though he did not bow his head.

“….I am Yuuma, an adventurer from the town of Celia. It is an honor to be invited on this occasion.”

Since Otto wasn’t making any move to greet him, I went ahead and greeted him first.

I thought it would be better to let Otto, being an A-rank, go first, but it seems it was fine for me to do it. Or perhaps he didn’t understand such things, or maybe such customs don’t exist in this country.

“My name is Otto. Thank you for inviting me.”

Otto also greeted him.

“Very well. Let’s drop the formalities here. Please, have a seat.”

At the king’s invitation, we took our seats.

Then, the maid began preparing tea.

“Uncle, let’s start with the reward for the recent stampede.”

Leanne took charge and suggested this to the king.

“Indeed. Hey.”

“Yes, sir.”

The king looked at the knight, who bowed and then approached me.

He knelt down before me and raised his hands.

Then, a small pouch appeared in his hands, along with a sword in a scabbard adorned with jewels.

“Yuuma, I thank you for resolving the stampede, defeating the demons, and saving my daughter from danger. In our country, it is customary to present a sword for martial achievements. Please accept it.”

So, it’s a commemorative item.

These kinds of things can’t be sold, can they?

Well, it’s an honor, I guess.

“Thank you very much.”

I accepted the small pouch, which likely contained gold coins, and the sword, then raised them with both hands while bowing my head.

“Very well. There is something I’d like to ask, if that’s alright?”

“Anything.”

“Is it true that you had twelve wives?”

That’s what you want to ask…