The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 93

“Layla, I don’t fully understand it either, but it seems the shikigami AI-chan is using belongs to Mother and can link with her. Apparently, she helped Natalia and the others during that demon incident.”

I stepped between them and explained.

“I don’t get it… Well, she’s a shape-shifting fox who can do anything.”

“Enju… why are you here, all alone and lonely? This is another world, isn’t it?”

Could you be a bit more tactful?

“I’m the same as your lascivious fox. I died and was reincarnated.”

“Are you insulting my child!?”

Mother got angry, but the four women had indescribable expressions.

“Layla, don’t drag me into your pointless arguments. Mother, calm down. And go home.”

“You’re calm… it’s Enju, you know.”

“Sorry, but I don’t know anyone who died when I was a kid. I had interactions with people from Amagiri, but I don’t have any bad feelings.”

I don’t remember anyone strange.

“That’s what I was concerned about. Enju died when you were a child. It’s been almost 100 years already.”

Ah, I see.

“Layla, how old are you again?”

I think I asked before but forgot.

“Me now? I’m 28.”

“There’s a discrepancy…”

Enju died over 90 years ago.

“Did you do something to Yuuma?”

Mother glared, baring her claws. Still looks cute though…

“I don’t know. Why would I do anything to your kid? I’m not interested at all.”

Well, they don’t know each other.

“Yuuma died and traveled to another world. I’ll accept that, though it makes no sense… But I don’t like that you’re here.”

“I told you, I don’t know. Even after death, I didn’t want to meet you or your kid. If I could meet…”

Layla darkened.

It must be because there’s someone else she wants to see.

“Mother, just like me, Enju died and is living a second life. That worthless Enju is dead.”

“Hey…”

“But really… this one was a total scumbag.”

“Hey…”

Layla, quiet.

“Enju reflected on that life and chose a different path after being reborn as Layla. You might not believe it, but she’s admired and has a good reputation.”

“Huh!? There’s no way she could have that. I’ve seen her children and subordinates, and none of them even made eye contact with her.”

She was hated…

“That’s why she regretted it and became like this. Let’s just ignore this pitiful snake woman.”

“Are you saying you’ll serve her? You’re the head of the Kisaragi family, right?”

“I also died. The past life is the past life, and this life is this life. I’ll live as I please.”

When I said that, Mother looked at Natalia and the others.

“As you please… It seems your core hasn’t changed.”

“Shut up. Just go home.”

“Hmph! Enju, remember this! If you lay a hand on my family, I’ll burn you with the flames of hell!”

“Hell, huh… I wonder why I didn’t go to hell…”

She’s hopeless…

“Mother, just ignore Enju.”

“I-I see…”

Mother looked dumbfounded at Layla, who didn’t even retort.

“Well then, please go back. Take care of my family.”

“This is the third time. Well, alright, I’ll go… I have to stop my son’s marital quarrel.”

What are they doing? I don’t even remember my own child’s name…

“Go on, go on. Tell them that couples should love each other, not fight.”

“That’s why you have so many children… Well, never mind.”

Yeah, yeah.

Just go already.

“Look.”

“You’re noisy… Hey, Yuuma.”

Mother’s voice lowered.

“What is it?”

“I’ve been wondering for a while, what’s with that girl? Is she a pervert?”

Mother looked at Annie with a bewildered expression.

“That’s just her style of clothing.”

“Isn’t she your woman? Are you okay with other men seeing her?”

It’s not like that…

They never listen to what I say.

“To each their own. I’m flexible.”

“Indeed… too flexible. You have children younger than your grandchildren.”

What a troublesome family.

I’m the one who made it this way.

“I apologize for that.”

They don’t remember, so they don’t know.

“Well, whatever… Oh, the kid who saw the marital quarrel started crying. Honestly… there are too many of them. I’m leaving.”

Mother mumbled to herself as she closed her eyes.

However, she quickly opened them again, blinking repeatedly.

That gesture alone told me it was AI-chan.

“Are you alright?”

“Yes… I was suddenly taken over. I need to strengthen virus protection and ensure security is tight.”

Do your best.

“What was that all about…?”

Layla looked exasperated too.

“Sorry about that. She’s overprotective.”

“Well, that’s how she is… I understand why she dislikes me. I tried to exorcise her in the past because she was a youkai.”

What… what the heck did you do to my mother?

“Whatever. AI-chan, why is there a slight difference in the timelines between Layla and me?”

“Master reincarnated immediately after passing away, but that doesn’t mean others did the same. In fact, Master is so unique that even I don’t fully understand it.”

Hmm, I’m not even sure if I truly reincarnated.

“Well, it doesn’t really matter.”

“Yes. Master is Master, and there’s no point in examining mysterious phenomena.”

Exactly.

For me, AI-chan and the magic of this world are mysteries, and thinking about them is pointless.

“You’re quite nonchalant about it…”

Layla was exasperated again.

“I’m flexible. By the way, how’s the investigation going?”

“It’s the usual forest. Didn’t you repel the demons and destroy that mysterious mirror? There’s no problem.”

It seems she’s not too motivated since it’s just precautionary work.

“Well, do your job.”

“I’ll work because it’s my job. Oh, right. The district mayor was asking for you. He said to come soon. What’s the deal? Did you get Pamela pregnant?”

I’ve only been in this world for about a month.

No matter how you look at it, it’s too soon.

“There’s a reward from the king for the stampede incident. And also for rescuing the princess.”

“Oh, that. I almost forgot about that. So I have to go to the capital to meet the king?”

“Even in another world, it’s a king of a country. It would be rude to refuse.”

“That’s true…”

Layla, being a former noble, understands these things. No matter how much she was disliked, she couldn’t have become the head of a family without knowing etiquette.

“Alright, I’ll go back and see the district mayor.”

“If it’s a royal matter, it’s better to act quickly. What about the rest of you? Are you going to go with Yuuma?”

Layla checked with the four.

“I’m going.”

“…Me too. I’ll visit my family.”

“If everyone is going, then I’ll go too!”

“Hmm, what should I do…”

Natalia, Alice, and Lily answered immediately, but Annie seemed to be pondering.

“What’s wrong? Is there something on your mind?”

“Well… is it okay to leave the clan unattended?”

Ah… right now, it’s just us.

“I think it’s best if someone stays, but I’ll be here, so it’s fine. Besides, I have work to do for the investigation.”

“I see…”

“Yeah. Hmm… Annie, you should go to the capital with Yuuma. Explain to the people there that the western forest is open now and call them back. Jeffrey is being a pest about it.”

That’s typical of the guild master.

“That makes sense… alright, I’ll go to the capital too.”

“Okay, I’m counting on you. Yuuma, Lily, don’t cause any trouble.”

“I get Yuuma, but why me too!?”

I have the same feeling.

Lily, I understand, but I don’t cause any problems.

“When we were in the capital last time, you got excited and got lost.”

“Oh, right…”

That’s worrisome. Maybe I should attach Crow-chan to her.

“Well, the capital is a big city, so enjoy it. See you. I’m going back to work.”

With a raised hand, Layla said that and headed deeper into the forest.

“What do you want to do? Head back?”

Natalia asked.

“Yeah, we should hear from the district mayor as soon as possible.”

“Alright, let’s head back a bit early then.”

After gathering the medicinal herbs we had collected, we left the forest and returned to town.