The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 92

After traveling deep into the forest, each of us began to carry out our respective roles.
AI-chan and Lily went off somewhere to hunt.
Natalia and Annie were gathering medicinal herbs right in front of us.
Alice and I were watching them while scouting the surroundings.
“……How is it? Are there any monsters?”
Alice asked as I searched for magical energy.
“There are…”
As usual, this forest has a lot of strange magical energy, making it hard to detect, but with concentration, it’s manageable.
“…Goblins? Orcs?”
“There are no orcs, but there are many goblins. And some I don’t recognize.”
“…You don’t recognize them? Are they strong?”
“No, not that much. They’re about the same as goblins.”
Their magical energy is slightly stronger than that of goblins.
“…Well, it could be wolves. Yeah, must be wolves.”
Wolves, huh…
That could be a bit dangerous.
“Will Lily be okay?”
“……She’ll be fine. Lily is strong in the forest since she’s an elf.”
Well, I should trust the words of Alice and Natalia, who have been in the party for many years.
“Even though big spider-chan defeated so many, there are still this many left…”
They’re almost as numerous as before.
“…Goblins reproduce quickly. And many of them probably escaped.”
That makes sense.
“So, there might be a lot of escaped orcs deeper in the forest.”
“…Maybe. But I think the investigation team from the royal capital is taking care of them. Otherwise, the forest wouldn’t be open.”
I see.
“Alright, Alice, goblins are coming.”
“…..I’ll handle it. Yuma, keep watching those two’s butts.”
Sure, Natalia and Annie are on all fours with their butts facing us, but…
As I was dumbfounded by Alice’s words, the two of them simultaneously covered their butts with their hands.
“I’m not watching them.”
When I said that, Natalia and Annie changed their positions to face me, looking at me.
I feel like they’re glaring at me a bit.
“I didn’t mean like that… Alice.”
“…..Yeah. Fire Arrow.”
When I called Alice’s name, she raised her staff.
Then, a goblin suddenly leaped out of the bushes and was struck by a flaming arrow.
The goblin clutched the arrow in its chest, but fell down and stopped moving.
“Oh, I’ll do it.”
Natalia stood up, went to the fallen goblin, and harvested the magic stone.
“Koma-chan, stay behind me.”
When Annie said that, Koma-chan ignored her and stared at me intently.
“…..I think he’s checking if it’s really okay to hide it from his master.”
I feel the same way.
“Are you going to look at me like that too… Koma-chan, do as Annie says.”
When I said that, Koma-chan went behind Annie.
“Yuuma, here.”
Natalia handed me the magic stone and went back to harvesting.
“Still, it’s as boring as the eastern ruins.”
“……Well, they are goblins. Actually, I’d rather it be boring.”
I guess that’s true…
“Let’s do things casually.”
“……That’s a good idea. Want to play shiritori? Annie.”
“Don’t do that.”
When Annie lifted her head, she glared at Alice.
“……Then, Lily.”
“Use your own name.”
“……That’s embarrassing.”
Is Lily gonna be ok…?
After that, we continued talking casually while gathering and defeating monsters.
Around noon, AI-chan and Lily returned, so we took a lunch break.
After finishing lunch, Lily joined in the gathering, and we continued as we had in the morning.
While chatting with Alice and AI-chan and hunting monsters, AI-chan suddenly transformed into her half-demon form, revealing fox ears and a tail.
“……AI-chan, what’s wrong?”
When Alice asked, Natalia and the others also looked up and focused on AI-chan.
“Quite the view, Yuuma.”
AI-chan laughed while looking at Lily, who had her butt facing us.
“Go away. Give AI-chan back.”
It’s Mother, isn’t it?
Don’t just pop out like that.
“I just have something to say… Hey, quiet! Don’t talk in my head! What’s a virus!”
Mother is talking to herself.
Well, AI-chan is probably angry because she got possessed without warning.
“Haa… Mother, what is it?”
“You’re not the one I need.”
Hmm?
Then who?
“These girls?”
“I have no interest in your women. My business with them will come after they bear children.”
I see.
I won’t say anything more.
“Then, who…?”
Upon saying that, I realized.
I sensed a slight demonic aura.
“Hmm? Layla…”
This aura belonged to that snake.
As I wondered why she was here, the bushes rustled, and, as expected, Layla emerged.
Layla had a snake coiled around her body, and the snake was flicking its tongue as it watched Mother from Layla’s shoulder.
“Oh, Layla-san.”
“……That’s unusual.”
“What’s going on?”
“I’m not here because I waned to be, you know!?”
As Layla appeared, the four of us had different reactions.
“I’m just checking the state of the forest at Jeffrey and the district chief’s request. The investigation team from the royal capital has withdrawn, but they said it’s still under observation.”
I see.
So they requested an A-rank.
“Layla, put away the snake and go somewhere else.”
“Don’t be rude… I’m a clan leader, you know.”
Layla rightfully retorted.
“Enju… why are you here?”
Mother glared at Layla.
Honestly, I’d prefer she didn’t glare with AI-chan’s cute face.
“Kisaragi’s nasty fox? No, that’s my line.”
Layla rightfully retorted again.