The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 25 - The Horror of Having 12 Wives

♦ ♦ Natalia PoV ♦ ♦

After finishing dinner and deciding on tomorrow’s plans, I returned to my room and took a bath.

As I was reading a book, there was a knock on the door.

“Yes?”

Could it be Yuuma…?

“It’s me. Natalia, can I come in for a moment?”

It was the voice of our clan leader, Layla-san.

“Of course.”

I said, and the door opened, with Layla-san entering the room.

“Sorry to disturb you at this hour.”

Layla-san apologized.

“No… You’re back.”

Layla-san had been out of town for work for the past few days.

“Yeah, just got back. Anyway, I wanted to ask you something, mind if I do?”

“Sure, please.”

I gestured for her to take a seat, and Layla-san sat down.

“Phew… So, there’s something I want to confirm. Is it true that you guys found a replacement for Harrison?”

Ah, she’s talking about Yuuma.

“Yes. He’s a reincarnated individual we happened to meet during a request.”

“I see… Actually, I heard from Pamela during the request report. Seems like quite the skilled individual?”

Ah… So Pamela talked about it.

“Yes, indeed. He uses strange magic and his swordsmanship is quite impressive.”

Well… it was more like paper than a sword.

“Hmm… Is he not a danger?”

Uh… Well…

I wonder?

“What’s wrong? Is there something?”

“No, he’s a very nice person. He’s considerate.”

“I see… But, there’s something, right?”

Well… um…

Actually…

“Well, for starters, before his reincarnation, he seems to have been the head of a significant noble family. His manner of speaking is quite condescending.”

He probably means no harm, but he does come off as arrogant.

“A noble… Anything else?”

“Um, well, it seems he had 12 wives.”

“…That’s impressive.”

It really is.

“He apparently passed away at the age of 99, but he seems to be 20 with no memory. According to the girl he’s with, named AI-chan, he seems to have been quite the person.”

“I see… Are you guys okay?”

“Probably… He seems nice.”

But, it’s a bit intimidating.

“Are you really okay?”

“I’m a bit uneasy… That guy, while he might indeed be a gentleman, has a forceful side… We only intended to lend him a room for one night, but he took over. Furthermore, it seems like he’s trying to take over our party too. He’s already calling himself the leader.”

“Well, we do have spare rooms, so he can do as he pleases… Shall I talk to him about the party?”

I doubt he’ll listen…

And AI-chan would probably complain.

“No, either way, I was planning to invite him, and eventually, I was going to ask him to be the leader, so it’s okay.”

Alice also mentioned it, but it seems like a man would be better as a leader.

“I see… Well, since we value freedom here, he can do as he pleases, but I hope he stops causing problems.”

If there’s a problem, it’s likely to be a big one.

What’s scary is that he doesn’t seem to have any desire for women like that.

But he’s pushy, and I feel like he’s getting closer naturally.

“I-I’m sure it’s fine.”

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“R-Really… What about Alice?”

“I don’t think Alice has any issues. She’s the one who suggested inviting Yuuma.”

She proposed it quietly on our way back from the job to defeat the thieves.

I smacked her when she said, “Natalia, come embrace me over here for a bit” but…

“Well, if you think you can handle it, then it’s fine…”

“Will you meet him?”

“Not yet. I have to go to the capital early tomorrow morning.”

You seem busy…

“Um, is it okay for him to be considered a member of our clan?”

“Well, I don’t see why not? I won’t give him any orders, so do as you please. Besides, nobles aren’t going to listen to me, so it’s up to you guys to handle it. I’ll meet him and hear what he has to say when I return.”

Layla’s stance is easygoing and convenient for us, but it’s also one of the reasons why our clan can’t rise in status.

“Understood. I’ll let Yuuma know.”

“Ah, is Yuuma his name?”

“Yes, he’s Yuuma Kisaragi.”

When I said that, Layla seemed surprised.

“Kisaragi?”

“Yes, it seems like the surname comes first in his world.”

“I see… Kisaragi…”

Layla seemed troubled.

“Do you know about it?”

“Well, a little… Well, I’ve got the gist of it. I don’t have anything to say in particular, so do your best. I heard from Pamela that the guild has high expectations, and Jeffrey seems to be impressed as well.”

Just as I thought.

That favoritism is abnormal.

“Yes, he’s a good person, so I think it’ll be fine. He might even be able to rise higher.”

My magic power might increase as well.

“I see. Good luck.”

“…But if we have a child, I’ll retire.”

“Ah, yeah…”

I wonder what will happen, you know?

What’s truly scary is that somewhere in my heart, I’m thinking I might be okay with it even if it happens.

In fact, when my room was knocked on, I was a little expectant.

And perhaps Alice feels the same way.

I’ve known Alice since we were born, but it’s the first time I’ve seen her become so attached to a guy.