The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 91 - Resuming Work

Early in the morning, AI-chan woke me up, and after getting ready, I had breakfast with the four women who had gotten ready as well.

After finishing breakfast, we left the dorm with Koma-chan, who was wagging his tail at the entrance, and headed to the guild.

When we arrived at the guild and went inside, we saw adventurers gathered in front of the bulletin board with request slips. It wasn’t as crowded as before, but it still looked quite lively.

Leaving the women, who seemed slightly annoyed by the scene, I headed to the reception.

At the reception, there was Pamela smiling and Tama-chan wandering around on the counter.

“Nyaa~.”

Tama-chan looked up at my face and lightly raised a front paw. Then, she went off to bother another receptionist.

“Hey. What a troublesome kitten.”

Tama-chan started wandering around the hand of the receptionist next to Pamela, who was writing something.

“Good morning. Well, she’s cute. Besides, she’ll soon tire herself out and sleep.”

Like Koma-chan, our familiars either play or sleep. Well, it’s good that it’s peaceful.

“Is that so? But it sure is busy.”

I glanced towards the bulletin board.

“Yes, it’s great. It still looks a bit sparse, but people will gradually return.”

Pamela seemed satisfied.

“It’s good there were no layoffs.”

“That’s not funny…”

“Well, even if you lost your job, you’d manage somehow.”

Being the district chief’s daughter and all.

“Is that so?”

Pamela looked a bit flustered.

“…Are you flirting?”

“…He’s not?”

“…As expected from a man who had twelve wives.”

“Yuuma, you’re amazing!”

“Well, well, let’s just watch warmly.”

They’re so noisy…

They say three women together can be quite loud, but with five, including AI-chan, it’s really something else.

“Pamela, ignore them.”

“O-okay… Oh, by the way, as I mentioned before, Yuuma-san, you’ve been promoted to B-rank.”

Pamela switched to her professional tone.

“Thanks. And as I said before, we’ve added Annie to the team.”

“So you really added Annie to your party.”

Pamela looked a bit taken aback as she glanced at Annie.

“Yeah. Annie was eager to join.”

“No, I wasn’t, I wasn’t.”

I heard protests from behind, but I ignored them.

“So now we have three B-rank members and two C-rank members. And then there’s AI-chan and Koma-chan… Should we apply for a party rank upgrade?”

“Please do. Also, aside from Lily who took a break, shouldn’t Natalia be promoted to B-rank too?”

“Hmm, what do you think? If you guys perform well as a B-rank party, she should naturally get promoted.”

If that’s the case, there’s no need to rush or push for it.

“Got it. For now, please handle the party rank application. Tell Jeffrey I’ll treat him next time.”

“Don’t openly talk about bribery.”

“It’s not a bribe. Just a thank you for helping with the party rank.”

“Is that so… You really have a noble’s mindset in such matters…”

It’s not about status. Expressing gratitude is important.

“I’ll make sure to treat you too.”

“Thanks…”

This kind of give-and-take relationship is important.

“We’re heading to the Western Forest today. Any good requests?”

“Since it just reopened, please focus on gathering magic stones and herbs. We’ll pay extra for them right now.”

I see, the priority is restoring supplies…

“Got it. We’ll head out now.”

“Alright. I don’t think you guys will have any issues, but be careful.”

Pamela saw us off as we left the guild. Then, we walked towards the west gate, heading for the forest.

“I understand why you invited me.”

As we walked, Annie, riding on Koma-chan’s back, gave me a sidelong glance.

“What do you mean?”

“You wanted three B-rank members in the party, right? You must have discussed this with Pamela during your little rendezvous.”

It wasn’t a rendezvous.

“We did talk about it, but I’m genuinely concerned about you.”

“Sure, sure. Just don’t add me to your collection.”

Collection…

“AI-chan, make sure to explain everything to them properly.”

This misunderstanding is getting out of hand.

“Understood! I’ll clearly explain the master’s sincerity!”

AI-chan responded confidently. Her confidence seemed a bit suspicious, but I decided to trust her as we continued walking until we reached the forest.

“It’s nice that it’s close by.”

“The eastern ruins are far. I don’t like going there either.”

You’re just riding on Koma-chan, though.

“So, Pamela said to gather magic stones and herbs. How should we handle it?”

“Let’s do the same as last time. You and Alice handle the monsters, and we’ll gather herbs.”

That seems about right. Alice and I aren’t good at gathering.

“I’ll hunt any edible monsters or beasts. They sell well too.”

Lily raised her hand.

“Will you be okay?”

“No problem! I grew up in the forest, so I’m good at hunting!”

When Lily said this confidently, Crow-chan descended from above and perched on AI-chan’s shoulder.

“I won’t try to shoot you anymore… sorry…”

Watching Crow-chan’s movements, Lily looked disheartened.

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“Are you alright?”

Worried about Lily, I checked with Natalia.

“Don’t you trust me!? I said I’m fine!”

“It’s alright. Lily is good at scouting and, as she says, she’s skilled at hunting.”

Natalia replied with a wry smile.

“Alright then… Lily, go hunt as you see fit. AI-chan, stay with her just in case.”

“So you don’t trust me after all!?”

“Understood.”

AI-chan nodded deeply.

“Hey, why don’t you trust me?”

It’s because you’re so restless.

“Why are we working together? To cooperate, right?”

“Yeah, well…”

“Let’s support each other.”

“Hmm… okay!”

What a worrywart…

Well, it’ll be fine with AI-chan accompanying her.

“Alright, let’s go.”

“Yes. I’ll lead you to where there are many herbs. This way, this way.”

After entering the forest, we followed Natalia’s lead deeper into the woods.