The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 96

While talking with Pamela, it became dinner time, and everyone ate the meat from the deer that Lily had caught.

Then, when I told them that I would be heading to the royal capital in three days, it was decided that we would spend the next two days preparing for the trip.

During those two days, everyone was preparing in their own way, but as for me, I had never gone on such a long journey before, so I didn’t know what to prepare.

So, I had Alice help me with various preparations.

Finally, the morning of our departure arrived. After having breakfast together with everyone and saying a word to Layla, the clan leader who would be staying behind, we left the dormitory.

“Is the royal capital to the north?”

I checked with Natalia, who was from the royal capital.

“Yes, it is.”

“Then shouldn’t we leave through the north gate? This is the west gate, right?”

We were walking along the route we usually take to the western forest for work.

“That’s because of, you know, that thing.”

Because they’re not on good terms, right.

I think it’s a nice town, but it’s troublesome in this way.

“So, there’s a carriage at the west gate?”

“Yeah. Apparently. Pamela-san said so yesterday. Or rather, why doesn’t Yuuma know?”

I wasn’t listening.

“Did you go to the guild yesterday?”

“I thought I’d say something.”

Such a serious person.

I think it’s a very good thing though.

“It’s actually my first time going to a town other than this one.”

I came to this town right after being reincarnated and haven’t traveled since.

“The royal capital is more urban than here, so it’s fun. There are also a lot of strange people, though.”

Well, that’s the same in any world.

As we talked and walked through the streets of the western district, we arrived at the west gate.

There, a luxurious carriage was waiting, and near it stood a soldier I recognized.

“Oh, it’s the gatekeeper.”

As AI-chan said, it’s the man who guards the district head’s house.

We kept walking and approached the gatekeeper.

“Hey.”

“Good morning.”

When I called out to the gatekeeper, he responded brightly and politely as usual.

“This is the carriage?”

“Yes, it is. Please get in. We can depart immediately.”

I looked at the cargo area but saw that no one else was there.

“What about the coachman? Is it you?”

“No, there’s no coachman. This horse is smart enough to take you to the royal capital on its own.”

Ah, it’s that horse.

The one I rode when I first met Natalia and Alice.

“Isn’t it expensive?”

“It means you’re important guests. When you arrive at the royal capital, please leave the carriage with the gatekeeper there. They’ll recognize it as the district mayor’s carriage from the crest and take care of it.”

The district mayor is more important than I thought.

“Understood. When we return depends on the king, but I’ll try to come back as soon as possible. Please convey that to the district mayor.”

“Understood. I will inform the district mayor and the young lady.”

Why did he add Pamela?

I mean, I already told Pamela.

“Thanks.”

After entrusting the message to the gatekeeper, we boarded the carriage.

The inside of the carriage was quite spacious, with seats to sit on.

We were a fairly large group of six, but there was enough room for everyone to sit comfortably.

“It’s spacious.”

“It is the district mayor’s carriage. Impressive.”

While everyone was looking at the interior and touching the soft seats, the carriage started moving.

As it began to move and sway, we took our seats.

I sat at the edge, with AI-chan next to me.

Next to AI-chan was Lily, who was looking out the window.

Across from me sat Annie, with Natalia beside her, and next to Natalia, by the window, was Alice, who, like Lily, was gazing outside.

Of course, Koma-chan was hidden.

“We’re off. It takes two or three days to get there, right?”

I believe that’s what the district mayor said.

“At this speed, about that long. If we’re quick, we’ll arrive by tomorrow evening, but at the latest, the day after tomorrow around noon.”

Natalia, sitting properly and diagonally in front of me, answered with a smile.

Meanwhile, Alice and Lily, sitting by the window, were the ones not sitting properly.

They had their knees up on the seats, looking out the window.

“Is it the same for you when you go back home?”

“When we go back, it’s by a shared carriage. Packed tight. Honestly, it’s unpleasant.”

That sounds unpleasant.

Especially for girls.

“I have no good memories of riding in that carriage, so I rent a private one, even if it costs more.”

Annie, wearing a revealing outfit, crossed her legs again and made a disgusted face.

“You, huh… are you going to wear that in the royal capital too?”

“It’s actually less conspicuous in the royal capital. People from all sorts of places come there.”

I see.

Indeed, our city also has its fair share of eccentric dressers.

“I want to ask one thing, winter is coming soon, right? What do you do in winter?”

It must be cold.

“I don’t go out.”

Oh, I see…

“Don’t get mistaken for a prostitute.”

“I do get mistaken. Whenever I go to a night tavern, drunkards always ask how much I cost. That’s why I don’t usually go out at night in the royal capital.”

Well, you could just wear normal clothes.

“Is the royal capital really that glamorous?”

“It’s just noisy. As Layla-san instructed, I’ll switch to tourist mode once I notify everyone.”

Annie said firmly.

“Well, I’m the one being called by the king. You guys can do some sightseeing or shopping.”

“You’ll buy clothes for me, right?”

Annie smiled slyly.

“Well, I got 50 gold coins for defeating the demon tribe, and there will be a reward from the king, so I’ll buy them for you. You all can buy whatever you like too.”

Since it wouldn’t be fair to only buy for Annie, I decided to treat all three of them.

“Really?”

Natalia looked pleased.

“…As expected of the 34th head of the Kisaragi family.”

Alice seemed to remember.

“Yuuma, you’re amazing! I’ll follow you for life!”

Lily is a simple person…

She has a real subordinate mentality.

“Master, I recommend buying a souvenir for Pamela-san too.”

“I intended to from the start.”

Of course.

“…That’s right. But I would recommend against jewelry.”

“Why? Women like that stuff, don’t they?”

Women like sweets, trendy items, or shiny things.

“Ah, well… yeah… it might be okay just for decoration…”

So, jewelry is a no-go.

It’s probably not something you gift unless you’re romantically involved.

AI-chan’s reaction made that clear.