The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 87 - Tama-chan Is Waiting Outside

Pamela and I walked through the town, which was starting to turn crimson as the sun began to set.

Pamela stopped in front of a certain building.

“Is this place okay?”

She asked, so I looked up at the sign on the building.

“It’s different from the last time.”

The place we went to before felt like a public eatery, but this one seemed a bit more upscale.

“This place has private rooms. I prefer not being around too many people… I’ll pay too.”

Is it because a demon is involved?

“You spoke normally last time.”

“I’ve reflected on that. Actually, Jeffrey scolded me. He said if we’re having a secret conversation, we should choose the place.”

Well, I get it.

“I see. Well, this place is fine. I’ll pay.”

“It’s a bit expensive, you know?”

“No problem. I’ve got money, and since I invited you, I’ll pay.”

I’ve got plenty.

“Really? Thanks.”

We entered the restaurant, and the staff guided us to a private room.

We ordered some food and drinks and made a toast.

“You’re staying in a dorm, right? How do you handle meals?”

“There’s a kitchen in the dorm, so I cook. But I do eat out more often.”

Hmm…

“Want me to cook for you?”

“Thanks, but the dorms are off-limits to men. It’s really a shame.”

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She said with a smile that didn’t look disappointed at all.

Someone probably snitched…

“I see. I thought I could surprise everyone if I got good at cooking…”

“Don’t burn me to death with your practice.”

I won’t burn you to death.

“Well, anyway. What happened with yesterday’s incident?”

It’s time to get to the main topic.

“Yes. First, we informed the guild, the district chief, and the royal family about the demon issue. But, of course, it won’t be made public.”

I figured.

If they were going to do that, they would have announced it during the stampede as well.

“I understand that, but what about Cyrus and the ten adventurers?”

“Cyrus cut ties with Hush, and given the circumstances, it’s not even an issue. But the ten adventurers are a problem. They were promising members of a clan from the eastern district.”

“What do the guild master and district chief of the eastern district say?”

“They doubted if it was really a demon, but when we showed them the bodies, they were silent. They were torn apart and mangled.”

That brute strength…

It was quite powerful.

“He was strong.”

“And about that, there’s no body of the demon man, right? I don’t want to ask, but I was told to, so why is there no body?”

I really don’t want to talk about this during a meal.

“He was tough enough that even I couldn’t do anything with my strikes or sword. So, I used a shikigami.”

“The Big Spider-chan?”

“No, Big Centipede-chan. Big Centipede-chan can produce acid that even dissolves iron. It dissolved him and then ate him.”

I told it to stop, but it wouldn’t listen.

Well, that’s just how centipedes are, I guess.

“Alright, that’s enough.”

Pamela put down her fork and drank her glass of wine in one gulp.

“That’s why I didn’t want to say anything…”

“I didn’t want to hear it either. But I was told to ask.”

I should have just written it down and handed it over.

“The enemy was stronger than I thought… sorry.”

“No, it’s fine. I’m grateful you repelled the demon. Oh, and there will be a reward.”

Really?

“How much?”

“That’s undecided. You’ll likely be called by the district chief again, so please handle it then.”

Your father, I suppose.

“Got it. Will the ruins be off-limits?”

“No, that’s impossible. The closure of the Western Forest already caused complaints from adventurers and even some leaving… It caused more problems than we anticipated. While the issues aren’t too severe yet, they foresee a risk to the town’s survival if it continues. So, they concluded that they can’t close it. Additionally, the Western Forest will be reopened.”

So, that’s the conclusion they reached.

Sooner than I expected.

“When will it reopen?”

“The Western Forest reopens in three days.”

Until then, it looks like a break…

Considering what happened, those guys probably don’t want to go to the Eastern Ruins for a while.

“What will the people who went to the royal capital do?”

“Who knows? I hope they come back.”

Maybe I’ll call them when I head to the royal capital. I don’t know when I’ll be summoned, though.

“Winter is coming soon, right?”

“Exactly. Earnings drop in winter, so we need to save up.”

Even the guild, huh…

“Well, I’ll do my best.”

“Please. By the way, it’s been decided that you’ll be promoted to B-rank. We planned to inform you the next time you came to the guild, but I’m telling you early.”

Finally, I’m a B-rank. Just a bit more to reach A-rank. Not that it really matters.

“Thanks. What about the party rank?”

“It remains at C. Since Natalia and Lily are C-rank and you and Alice are B-rank, it wouldn’t be strange to promote the party to B-rank. But considering the party’s balance and experience, a B-rank is difficult.”

They’re evaluating us seriously.

But well, with my and Lily’s limited experience, and Natalia and Alice who can’t fight outside of magic, I understand why the guild judges it this way.

“What if we add another B-rank member with plenty of experience?”

“Annie?”

“Why do you assume her?”

“Well, there’s no one else. She’s the only B-rank woman left in Wings of Wind who’s still solo.”

I understand what you’re saying, but why limit it to women?

It could be Clive, right?

“Annie is correct. If we include Annie, can we become a B-rank party? Though the balance will still be bad…”

She’s not good at close combat either.

“Well, she has experience, and she’s cautious and smart. That’s why she’s the deputy leader of your clan at such a young age.”

Hmm…

Well, it’s clear she’s smart.

No offense, but she’s nothing like Lily.

“Can it work?”

“Well… the balance is definitely off, but with Koma-chan around, it should be fine. You can apply. Ultimately, the decision is up to Jeffrey.”

That guy…

Well, he is the guild master.

“Alright, if the recruitment of Annie goes well, I’ll count on you.”

“Think it’ll work?”

“No problem. She won’t refuse.”

It’s not like she prefers being alone, and she didn’t get along with Clive and the others mainly because of their sense of fashion. Our party being all women shouldn’t be an issue.

“Is that so? Well, got it. I’ll submit the application.”

“Thanks. Now, shall we drink?”

“Yeah. Actually, I have a day off tomorrow. Let’s drink!”

I see…

Enjoy the drink and unwind from your daily fatigue.