The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 109

“It seems to be true. I don’t have any memories of my family from my previous life, so I can’t say for sure.”

“What do you mean you don’t remember?”

“My skill says it would have been a burden.”

“I see. Leanne, do you have anything like that?”

The king asked Leanne, who was also a reincarnate.

“I was a shrine maiden, so I was unmarried and had no family. However, I still think about my disciples even now. I can understand why Yuuma-sama would feel burdened.”

It seems Leanne was a priestess.

“I see… However, the concept of a skill is intriguing. I’ve heard about it, but there really is such a thing?”

The king looked at me again.

“Yes. Even now, it resides in my mind.”

((Yay!))

((‘Yay!’ -what?…))

“I’d like to hear more about it, if that’s alright?”

Since he asked, I looked at Leanne.

She nodded and returned one of the talismans to me.

“Then I’ll bring out AI-chan.”

Saying that, I infused the talisman with spiritual power and threw it onto the floor.

A girl with long blonde hair appeared.

AI-chan blinked and came over to me.

“Oh, that’s amazing… Hey.”

At the king’s direction, the knight pulled out an empty chair.

Then the maid began preparing tea.

“I am AI-chan, Master’s skill. Pleased to meet you.”

AI-chan sat in the chair and bowed her head.

“Very well. Now, I’d like to ask—is it true that Yuuma had twelve wives?”

This king is persistent…

Why is that the part he’s curious about?

“It’s true. The oldest was the same age as Master, and the youngest was 50 years younger.”

“Fifty… I’m 60 years old this year, that would mean a 10 year old with that difference… even younger than my youngest daughter, who was born late.”¹

The king seemed impressed, but also a bit taken aback.

“Three years older than your grandchild.”

This tea is really good.

“That’s amazing… It’s surprising there were no issues with that.”

“Master was absolute. The wives knew that when they married him, and Master was skilled in handling such matters.”

The tea snacks are delicious too.

“How did you manage it so well? I have two concubines besides my queen, but they don’t get along.”

So that’s why he’s asking.

“You need to make sure there’s no room for objections and love them all equally. Even when the Empress criticized him, Master would not only ignore it but would retort and stand firm. Once it reached that point, no one had anything to say.”

My apologies, Empress.

But that wasn’t me.

I don’t know such a disloyal person.

“You’re incredible…”

The king of another world is completely taken aback.

“Your Majesty, people love others. It just so happened to be 12 people for me.”

It just happened.

By chance.

By fate.

“That’s how it was.”

“I see… not helpful at all.”

“Probably not.”

“…Hmm, it’s starting to seem cool in a roundabout way.”

Leanne muttered under her breath.

“Well, that’s fine. Do you plan to continue being an adventurer in Celia?”

The king asked with a serious expression.

“Yes. Fortunately, I’ve been blessed with connections, and I belong to a clan called ‘Wind Wings.’ I intend to continue being an adventurer in the town of Celia.”

“I see. That place is close to this royal capital and is an important area where various resources can be obtained. I hope you’ll do your best.”

Since I mentioned it first, there was no talk of recruitment or taking up a post.

“Even though I’m a noble from another world and another country, I’m grateful to be accepted as a resident.”

“It’s only natural. All who live in this land are my children.”

As I heard, he doesn’t seem to be a tyrant or a foolish king.

He’s likely a safe and good king.

“May I ask you one question?”

“What is it?”

“What are your thoughts on the division of the town of Celia?”

“Sigh… That. Well, nothing can be done about it. Each district head is connected to different noble factions, and even my power can’t do anything about it. At this point, I can only adjust things to make sure any conflicts move in a positive direction.”

So he’s trying to prevent any one district from becoming too dominant.

This really can’t be helped.

If you try to do something, you’ll get caught up in political strife.

Let’s give up.

“I understand. I was just curious because it’s a method of governance I haven’t seen often.”

“I haven’t seen it anywhere else either.”

The king’s expression seemed to say, “And it better not be anywhere else.”

“Uncle, shouldn’t we get to the matter at hand?”

Leanne shifted the conversation to another topic.

“You’re right. Leanne, this Otto is an A-rank adventurer, correct?”

The king looked at Otto.

“Yes, I’ve heard he’s a skilled adventurer.”

Even though she was harshly criticizing him earlier.

“I see. Actually, there’s a certain request I want to make.”

“What is it?”

Otto spoke up for the first time in a while.

“The truth is, a threatening letter, or rather, a notice, has been delivered.”

“A notice? What do you mean by that…?”

“Well, it’s quicker if you just see it.”

As the king said this, he looked up at the knight, who placed a piece of paper on the table.

Otto picked up the paper and began to read.

“I see…”

After reading it, Otto placed the paper back on the table.

“Yuuma, sorry, but can you take a look too? If you notice anything strange, let me know.”

Well, I guess I’m already involved just by hearing about this.

“Understood.”

I picked up the paper on the table. AI-chan stood up and came over, so we started reading it together.

[Foolish human king. It is a grave sin that you opposed us and drove us out. Therefore, we have decided to kill your daughter.]

A notice?

What is this?

“Um…”

“It doesn’t make any sense.”

Exactly.