The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 7 - More Walking

When I woke up, my head felt unusually heavy.

“What’s this…?”

I sat up, holding my head.

“Good morning, Master. How are you feeling?”

AI-chan bent down, peering at me with a concerned expression.

“My head feels off…”

I felt a weight in my head reminiscent of my old age.

“I installed quite a bit of information. Also, considering your fragmented memories, it was quite challenging.”

Hmm…

But unlike yesterday, I now understand the purpose of the installation.

“So, does this mean I can communicate with the locals now?”

“Yes. I was considering installing more information, but I decided against it due to the potential strain on you.”

That’s thoughtful.

Maybe my head doesn’t have much capacity left.

Even though they’re fragmented, it contains information up to the age of 99.

“That’s fine. If there’s anything I don’t understand, I can ask you, and we don’t necessarily need to share all the information.”

“Yes. I also came to that conclusion. I didn’t install your spells because I judged that even if I remembered them, it wouldn’t be meaningful. While I serve as your assistant, I determined that I wouldn’t be much help in combat given your extensive experience.”

Having various things said in my head during combat would just be annoying.

“That’s fine. However, remember the basics. After all, you’re set up as my disciple, and it’s troublesome to handle everything alone when facing many enemies.”

“Understood. The spells you showed me yesterday are already installed.”

As AI-chan said this, she pointed her finger upwards.

Then, a small golden flame appeared from her fingertip.

“Foxfire?”

“Yes. However, shikigami was impossible.”

AI-chan said so and handed me back the blank talisman.

Apparently she took it from my pocket while I was asleep.

“It might be impossible for shikigami to summon other shikigami.”

I’ve never heard such a thing nor have I ever thought of trying it.

“That seems to be the case. Since I’m linked with you, I can easily learn spells. However, while I quickly mastered foxfire, I was unable to create shikigami no matter what I tried.”

“Well, it’s not a big deal. For now, it’s enough if you can summon foxfire. Did you also use it to light the campfire?”

Yesterday, before going to sleep, the campfire had been extinguished, yet now it was burning again. Moreover, two skewers with snakes impaled on them were stuck in the ground, being roasted.

“Yes. I wanted to try it out.”

“And what about that snake?”

“I caught it this morning. It’s your breakfast, Master.”

It’s fine, but another snake…

“You want me to eat two of them?”

“No, it looked delicious, so I thought I’d give it a try.”

Well, that’s understandable.

“It doesn’t matter, but you don’t have to eat it. You’re powered by my spiritual energy, after all.”

“It’s fine. It’s just for the mood.”

An AI with whims, huh.

“Well, whatever. Eat up. Let’s leave the forest quickly. If we’re lucky, we might encounter a carriage and get a ride.”

“That’s a possibility.”

After eating a breakfast consisting of snake, we set off immediately.

As we walked through the forest, gradually the trees began to thin out, and by late morning, we had exited the woods.

However, what lay beyond was a road bordered by forests on both sides.

“So, if we continue along this road, we’ll reach a town, right?”

“Yes. This road connects the town of Eil to the west with the town of Seria to the east.”

“Which one’s better?”

“Eil is a commercial town and has seen some development, but it’s of moderate size. On the other hand, Seria is closer to the capital and is a larger town, so it might be better to head there.”

Well, bigger is better.

“Alright, let’s go east. Which way?”

“Follow this way.”

AI-chan said this and headed down the right path, so I followed.

“Regardless, we need money first. I don’t have a single coin.”

“That’s true. Now that I think about it, even if we encounter a carriage, we might not be able to hitch a ride.”

Money, huh…

Worst-case scenario, we’ll have to walk.

“Well, I suppose I can endure a few days.”

“Let’s hope we encounter some kind people.”

“Yeah…”

I continued walking without much hope.

After a while, something came into view up ahead.

However, it was too far away to discern clearly.

“What’s that?”

“I don’t know. Can’t you use your power, Master?”

“Let’s summon a bird shikigami and take a look…”

With that, I infused spiritual energy into a talisman and tossed it into the air.

The talisman transformed into a crow, gliding overhead.

“Wow! It’s so cute!”

Crows are cute?

I chuckled and ruffled AI-chan’s head affectionately.

“What’s wrong?”

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“You’re cute. It’s just sad to think this little thing will grow into a monstrous fox…”

“Well, shikigami don’t really grow, do they? Besides, you’re totally an old man.”

“I’m 20, you know.”

“So, you’re into younger girls then?”

Well, considering I married a 20-year-old when I was 70, I can’t really say anything.

No, I don’t remember that.

“Anyway, let me take a look.”

I made eye contact with the crow and sent it forward.

Through one eye, I could see the crow’s perspective as it soared overhead, scanning the ground below.

“Wow, that’s amazing!”

“Hm?”

“I also linked to it.”

Is that even possible…?

“If you possess a crow, you can fly too.”

“That might be nice… Oh? It seems like there is hostility between some people.”

As AI-chan pointed out, several men with swords and two women with staves were facing each other in front of a carriage.

TL Note: Don’t worry Yuuma, I can see what’s up ahead. That’s a classic isekai trope you’re about to come across. ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ