The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 182 - Pressure

That day, after being attacked by those bandit-like guys, we took a full day to rest and prepared for the next day.

We headed back to the Demon Continent in the morning, walked endlessly, and kept defeating zombies.

“This many… I’m starting to get used to it, I guess…”

While defeating zombies and collecting magic stones, Leanne muttered.

“That’s how it goes. It just turns into a routine.”

Annie, while saying that, didn’t bother collecting magic stones from the zombies.

“I see… Still, there are so many. How can the people of that village live in a place like this?”

“They’re demons, so they’re probably strong enough that zombies don’t even faze them.”

“Yeah, maybe…”

As Leanne nodded in agreement, Natalia and Lily, who had finished harvesting magic stones, stood up, and the group set off.

After walking for a while, we encountered zombies several times but proceeded without any issues.

As we continued walking, grass and trees gradually started to appear here and there.

“Master, Crow-chan has discovered a town. Based on its location, it’s likely the town of Tarble.”

AI-chan reported this, and I linked my vision with Crow-chan’s.

Sure enough, a reasonably large town came into view.

“It’s a big town, but not as big as Celia.”

“True. What should we do? Should we all head there together?”

Hmm…

I stopped walking and looked around at everyone.

“If we go by the usual order, it’d be Natalia… but considering security, it should be Alice or Annie… no, not Annie.”

That would be like inviting trouble.

“…I’ll go. I’ll show them the power of a B-rank mage.”

“Then, you… huh.”

So, it’s the three little ones…

Well, whatever.

“Leanne, take Natalia, Annie, and Lily back home.”

“Got it… alright, hold on.”

When Leanne said that, the three touched her.

Then, in an instant, Leanne disappeared.

“...Yuuma, come here for a moment.”

As soon as Leanne disappeared, Alice beckoned to me.

“What is it?”

I asked as I walked over to her and looked down.

Alice looked up at me and raised both her hands.

“...Carry me.”

“What are you talking about?”

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“...Um, a princess carry.”

Ah, that.

“Why?”

“...I want to experience it.”

Ah, so that’s what it is.

Thinking that girls really like this kind of thing, I lifted Alice up.

Alice looked up at me with half-closed eyes.

“...Hmm, I see… I see... I see.”

What exactly does she see?

“Are you satisfied?”

“...Yeah. Put me down.”

Since she said so, I put Alice back down.

“What are you trying to do…?”

“...Last night, when I went back to my room, Natalia was making a fuss, so I wondered what it was like.”

AI-chan sometimes says the same thing, but I’ve never thought Natalia was noisy.

Well, unless a monster charges in and she starts screaming.

“I see…”

“What did you think?”

AI-chan joined the conversation.

This one always steps in during times like this.

“...Not bad. Yeah, not bad.”

Alice nodded repeatedly and looked up at the sky.

I was drawn to look up as well, but there was nothing there.

“I’m back... huh? Alice, why’s your face red, and why are you looking at the sky?”

Leanne, who had returned, looked at Alice with a puzzled expression.

“...It’s nothing. Shall we go?”

Alice stopped looking at the sky and urged us to move, so we started walking toward the town.

After walking for a while, the town came into view.

When we reached the gate, as expected, there was no gatekeeper.

“Is it okay to just go in?”

AI-chan asked.

“Probably. Alice, come here.”

“...Yeah.”

Alice grabbed my sleeve.

“Shall we?”

Leanne said with a nod, so we entered the town.

The inside of the town wasn’t much different from the streets where we lived, with a fair amount of hustle and bustle.

However, as expected, everyone had pale faces and was a demon.

As we walked through the streets, no one paid us any attention, likely thanks to AI-chan’s illusion magic working effectively.

“Master, where will we gather information?”

As we were walking, AI-chan asked,

“If there’s a profession called adventurer, then there must be a guild, right? But… should we avoid it?”

“Yes. If there’s someone skilled enough to see through the illusion magic, it could be troublesome.”

That’s possible.

After all, even we have a ranking system.

There’s also the possibility that the staff might have some kind of special item.

“In that case, a tavern, maybe?”

“Yes. In places with alcohol, people tend to loosen their tongues.”

Alright, that’s the plan.

“That means we’ll wait until night. Let’s look for an inn.”

“Where would that be?”

No idea.

“Guess we’ll have to ask someone… over there.”

While walking down the street, I noticed an older woman sitting on a bench, so I approached her.

“Hm? What is it?”

As I got closer, the woman looked up at me with a puzzled expression.

“Excuse me. We just arrived here, but could you tell me where we might find an inn? I’d like these kids to get some rest.”

“Oh... there are a few over that way.”

The woman pointed down the street.

“Thank you. Here’s a little something as a token of appreciation.”

I said this, took out a silver coin, and handed it to her.

“You’re a good man, aren’t you? Are those kids your daughters?”

When would they have become mine?

“They’re relatives’ kids.”

“Is that so… If you’ve got little ones, you should stay at an inn called Koyokoyo-tei. It’s the safest place.”

“Thank you.”

“No problem. Do your best.”

The woman smiled warmly, so I left and walked in the direction of the inns.

“As expected of Master. You’re in your element when it comes to women.”

Don’t say things that could be misunderstood.

“For someone with kids, older women like that are the best to ask.”

They’re usually meddlesome, after all.

“…Kids,” Alice said, pointing at Leanne.

“You’re not much different yourself.”

“…I’m a lady.”

“Both of you are ladies—fine, grown women.”

Am I the only one who hears that with a hidden meaning?

“…I heard it as ‘have Master’s kids.'”

“Me too…”

Me too.