The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 139

As we were lounging around in the kotatsu, Pamela and Leanne arrived around evening time.

Of course, Tama-chan immediately crawled into the kotatsu.

“Every time I come here, it’s like I’m seeing disembodied heads… You guys are B-rank adventurers, right? How about doing some work?”

Leanne looked at Alice and Annie and, unsurprisingly, seemed exasperated.

“We went out today. And besides, I’m always working.”

Well, Annie does make medicine. To be honest, she probably makes more money from that.

“…I went to the forest.”

Alice didn’t really do anything, though. Neither did I…

“Must be nice to be so carefree…”

Leanne said as she and Pamela joined us in the kotatsu.

“Have you been busy?”

“Well, it’s much better than it was before. It’s always hectic right before winter, but once winter sets in, things calm down. It’s the same everywhere.”

I guess the hustle and bustle of the royal capital was also because it was right before winter.

“Good to hear that you’re not too busy. Moderation is important.”

“Yes, you’re right. Oh, I heard we’re having hot pot today. It brings back memories.”

Huh?

“You know about hot pot?”

“You mean nabe cooking, right? It’s that simple stew where you just throw whatever ingredients into a pot.”

That’s a description that makes it sound not very appetizing.

“Well, yeah, that’s right.”

“We had it in the world I came from too, mostly with seafood, though.”

“Yeah, there was that. Today it’s wild boar.”

“You caught one? That’s impressive. As expected of an elf.”

I guess elves really do have a reputation for being skilled hunters.

“Exactly. By the way, can you use chopsticks?”

“I can. I’m actually more comfortable using them.”

It seems like the world Leanne came from isn’t so different from mine after all.

“What about you, Pamela?”

I figured I should check with Pamela too.

“I can manage, more or less. Why do you ask?”

“I asked Lily to make chopsticks, and she ended up making some for everyone. They even have some kind of design on them.”

“Oh… a design?”

“It’s all wavy and hard to understand, but it seems to have some meaning.”

I couldn’t tell if it was writing or something else.

“Hmm, maybe it’s part of elven culture?”

“Who knows?”

I have no idea. Lily’s the only elf I know.

“I think it’s something elves give as a token of affection.”

Looks like Leanne knows more about it.

“You know about it?”

“Yes. We receive gifts from the elven village on the Founding Day. But I thought they only give those to people they hold in high regard.”

“Then, I guess it means you’re held in high regard.”

“Even me?”

Well, you haven’t known her for that long.

“Lily really appreciates you. Plus, she’s, you know, friendly.”

Yeah, very friendly. And sociable.

“Well, I’m grateful.”

That’s right, just accept it.

As we were chatting, AI-chan, Natalia, and Lily arrived with the hotpot.

“Sorry to keep you waiting!”

When Natalia placed the pot on the table, Alice and Annie, who had been lying down, sat up. The three who had brought the food took their seats, and we all started eating.

“Mmm, it’s delicious.”

The seasoning was spot-on.

“The boar meat is so tender!”

“Clive helped us out.”

“I see… that’s Clive for you.”

Clive really is a great guy.

We continued eating and chatting in a lively atmosphere. After finishing the meal, two people promptly lay down.

“Oh, by the way, Yuuma, what was that report you mentioned at the guild?”

Pamela, who was sipping tea after the meal, asked.

“Oh, that. On our way back from the hunt today, we saw a dragon flying in the sky.”

“Huh… eh? What?!”

Pamela tilted her head.

“A dragon.”

“Umm…?”

Pamela remained frozen, her head still tilted.

“Uh, Yuuma, what exactly are you talking about?” Leanne asked this time.

“I already said. I don’t know much about dragons, but AI-chan said there’s a 99% chance it was a dragon.”

“To be precise, 99.999%, Master. The same probability as you being a womanizer.”

So there’s still a decent chance it wasn’t a dragon then.

“………..”

“………..”

Leanne and Pamela stared at me silently for a moment before exchanging glances.

“I saw it too. I can’t say for sure if it was a dragon, but something huge with wings and a long tail was flying in the sky.”

“…I saw it as well. We were in the forest, and it was moving fast, so I didn’t get a good look.”

Lily and Alice, who were there at the time, also confirmed.

“Leanne-sama, what do you think?” Pamela asked, turning to Leanne.

“I don’t know… I don’t know, but if it’s true, it would be a serious situation.”

“But, dragons don’t attack people, right?”

“Dragons are intelligent and gentle by nature. So, unless we provoke them, they shouldn’t do anything. But there shouldn’t be a dragon in a place like this in the first place…”

So they’re gentle, huh? In that case, we can just leave it alone, can’t we?

“W-what should we do?”

“I’ll report it to my uncle. You, report it to Jeffrey and see if there are any other witnesses. But under no circumstances should you mention a dragon. Insist that it was a large bird, no matter what.”

Is there really a bird that big?

“Understood,” Pamela nodded seriously, her face tense.

“Yuuma, we’ll be leaving now.”

“Thanks for the meal.”

With that, Leanne and Pamela stood up simultaneously, and from out of the kotatsu, Tama-chan climbed up onto Pamela.

“Are you leaving already? You could stay and relax a bit longer.”

“It’s better to report this as soon as possible.”

I wonder if the king’s still awake? Well, he’s probably still up.

“Got it. See you later. Oh, tomorrow, could you take us to the eastern sea near the capital? I want to go fishing.”

“No problem. I’ll come pick you up early in the morning.”

Leanne is a good girl.

“Sorry for the trouble.”

“…Thanks, Chibi-Masu.”

Alice also expressed her gratitude.

“You should at least wake up and say thanks…”

Leanne looked down at Alice, who was in a half-asleep state, with a look of exasperation.

“…I’ll definitely catch enough for Chibi-Masu too.”

At the very least, we need enough for everyone. If that doesn’t work out, it’s back to the market.

“Hah… Pamela.”

“Yes?”

Pamela touched Leanne.

“Well then, we’ll take our leave. Have a good night…”

“See you later.”

With that, the two of them said their goodbyes and disappeared in an instant.

“…Chibi-Masu, why did she turn red at the end?”

“I don’t know.”

There was no reason to turn red, was there?