The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 112 - A Social Exchange Between Reincarnated Individuals

During our seven-day stay, we decided to work, but the first day was a day off.

The reason was that we couldn’t win the battle for the job request slips, so we decided to ask the most important person to introduce us to a job.

Of course, that person is Leanne, the guilmas of the royal capital.

Since I had promised to have dinner with Leanne today, I thought I would discuss it with her then.

As I was lounging around in my room to pass the time it soon became evening.

Then, the sound of a knock echoes in the room.

“What is it?”

Foll𝑜w current novℯls on ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm.

“Yuuma-sama, you have a visitor.”

This voice belongs to the inn’s staff.

“Is it Leanne?”

“Yes, it’s Leanne-sama.”

Well, there couldn’t be anyone else.

“Got it. I’ll be right there.”

“Understood.”

After hearing the staff’s response, I stood up from the chair.

“I’ll wait here in the room, as expected. Actually, in Natalia’s room.”

Whenever situations like this arise, AI-chan is always in Natalia’s room.

“I’m just going to have a meal and come back, you know.”

“Of course, I understand.”

But whenever I go out with Pamela, I always come back to an empty room.

They’re probably having a great time together.

I left AI-chan behind and headed towards the entrance.

There, near the entrance door, Leanne was waiting.

Leanne was wearing a thin red dress with a warm-looking cloth draped over it.

Her black hair was tied up with a gold hairpin, and though it was faint, she was also wearing makeup.

Even though Leanne looks like a child, she gave off an air of maturity, making her appear momentarily grown-up.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

“N-no… do I… look strange?”

Leanne asked, blushing.

“Far from strange, it suits you perfectly. As expected, having class makes a difference.”

“Th-thank you very much… Shall we go? I’ve arranged for a carriage.”

“Yeah, let’s.”

We left the inn and boarded the carriage that was waiting in front. Yesterday, we sat next to each other, but today we sat facing each other. After some light conversation, the carriage came to a stop, and we got out.

There was a large building in front of us, with a staff member waiting by the door.

“Are you Leanne-sama?”

“Yes, I’m Leanne, who made a reservation for two.”

“We’ve been expecting you. Please, this way.”

We followed the staff member into the building. Unlike the lively place where I drank with Clive and the others before, this restaurant was quiet. The interior was clean and bright, with carpets laid out on the floor.

“Welcome to our restaurant. We have prepared a private room for you.”

As soon as we entered, the staff member greeted us with a bow and led us up a nearby staircase to a private room. It was a small room, but it had a nice atmosphere with a window overlooking the outside.

As soon as we sat down, drinks and food were brought in, so we made a toast and started eating and drinking.

“There are places like this, huh?”

“Yes, it’s amazing, isn’t it? There wasn’t anything like this in my world.”

“Not in mine, either.”

First of all, the idea of looking at the cityscape from outside wasn’t a thing. It was either looking at the sea or the mountains.

“What kind of world did you come from, Yuuma-sama?”

“It’s hard to explain. I haven’t been here long, you know. Ah, but I can say that everyone had black hair. The first thing that surprised me when I came here was the different colors.”

“My world also had black hair. The people in this world hurt my eyes.”

Leanne said this with a smile.

“You said that in your world, youth is highly valued? What did you mean by that?”

“It’s exactly as it sounds. The younger a woman is, the more popular she is. Of course, this only applies once she’s old enough to have children.”

So, no one is interested in little girls.

“And the elderly hold absolute authority?”

“Yes. But of course, social status matters as well.”

Even if someone is older than the king, a commoner can’t just go around acting superior.

“I see.”

“Um, what did you think of my uncle, His Majesty the King?”

“He’s a friendly king. I thought it was nice.”

“I see… I just wish he were a bit more strict.”

Strictness is important, but everyone has their own way of doing things.

“About that letter of warning, did you already know about it?”

“Yes. But I only heard about it the day before I met you, Yuuma-sama. It was right around the time you arrived in the capital.”

So, it was back then.

I remember Kenneth saying that he delivered the letter to the royal family right after receiving it.

“What did you think?”

“Um, I thought it was just a prank…”

Leanne seemed hesitant to say that.

“I see.”

“What did you think, Yuuma-sama?”

“I thought the same.”

At least that’s what I’ll say.

“Is that so…”

“Leanne, is the king’s niece, right? Is His Majesty the only one who knows you’re a reincarnated person?”

“No, everyone knows. I haven’t exactly been hiding it.”

Well, when you put that much emphasis on your age, it makes sense.

“Are you getting along well with your parents?”

“Yes. Even after learning that I’m a reincarnated person, my parents continued to treat me the same. I was really happy since I didn’t have parents in my previous life.”

So she didn’t have any family, including parents, in her previous life.

“They must be younger than you, right?”

“I would never say that to my parents or siblings.”

Leanne answered with a wry smile.

“Do you know any other reincarnated people?”

“Not really. To be honest, I’m not very well-liked, so I don’t have those kinds of connections.”

“Is that so?”

“I mean, I have a bad personality… And even though I said what I did earlier, men tend to prefer, well, women who are more… voluptuous?”

Even though she understands this, she still uses magic to stop her growth and maintain that appearance, which must be influenced by her previous life.

“Well, that’s generally true.”

“Is that the case for you too, Yuuma-sama?”

“I’ve never really thought about it.”

“What? What do you mean by that?”

Leanne tilted her head in confusion.

“Everyone has their own good qualities.”

“J-just out of curiosity, what about me?”

“You’re small and adorable. And you have beautiful eyes. They’re really pretty.”

“I-Is that so…”

Leanne’s eyes darted around nervously.

“And you mentioned having a bad personality, but I don’t think so. You’re noble and have a strong will. That’s something very beautiful. Any man who thinks you have a bad personality just hasn’t recognized that.”

I’m different.

“Thank you…”

Leanne blushed and downed her glass of wine in one gulp.

“Leanne, you’re the guilmas, right?”

“Yes, I’ve been serving in that role for three years now. Do you want to become an A-rank? I can authorize it.”

I just became a B-rank recently.

“No, that’s fine. Like I said before, I think I’ll get there eventually. What I really need is for you to introduce me to some work.”

“Work? Of course, there’s plenty available.”

“Something suitable. Winter is approaching soon, and my elf didn’t stock up.”

Well, it’s understandable since we’ve been traveling.

“I see. Won’t you provide for her, Yuuma-sama?”

Ah, right… I’ve told everyone she’s my woman.

“That’s a last resort. She’s a C-rank adventurer, and an elf at that. She should solve this with her own strength. Of course, I’ll support her as needed.”

“As expected of you, Yuuma-sama, you have a commendable mindset. If that’s the case, I’ll have Kenneth find something appropriate. Elves are exceptional, and it will ultimately benefit the country as well.”

Leanne accepted the request readily.

“I appreciate it.”

“No need to thank me; it’s only natural. Do your best.”

Leanne said with a smile.

We continued to enjoy our conversation and meal, making it a pleasant evening before we left the restaurant.

Afterward, we took the carriage back to the inn, where we got off.

“Leanne, thank you for today.”

After getting off the carriage, I turned back and expressed my gratitude to Leanne, who was still inside.

“No, thank you for inviting me and covering the cost. I had a wonderful time tonight.”

Leanne smiled happily.

“Don’t worry about it. I had a good time too.”

“Y-yes…!”

“Thank you for seeing me off. Well then, good night. Have a pleasant evening.”

“Yes… Good night…”

After saying our goodbyes, the carriage started moving.

I watched it depart, then entered the inn and returned to my room.

As expected, AI-chan wasn’t there.