The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~-Chapter 197 - Back Home

We left the port and once again walked through the town.

Perhaps because it was getting closer to noon, more residents were walking around the town, and the main street was getting crowded.

Even though something like that happened in the square, everyone was walking around as usual, and the town was lively.

“It’s normal…”

“They’re used to it. And for the demon race, where the strong prey on the weak, it’s not that unusual. See? It’s incompatible, isn’t it?”

If the same thing had happened in Celia’s town, everyone would have shut themselves inside their homes.

I probably would have taken the women with me and forcibly moved to a different place.

“But it was over the top, so that’s why the resistance formed, right?”

“Yes. During the day, it’s still like this, but at night, it was quiet, wasn’t it?”

It was true that the night was quiet.

There were still people in the entertainment district, but aside from that, only patrolling soldiers were around.

“It’s dangerous at night. The soldiers patrol while drinking alcohol, and before, people were harassed, killed, or attacked. Since then, most people don’t go out at night. Only those confident in their strength or prostitutes whose livelihood depends on it.”

If that’s the case, then the innkeeper must have been completely suspicious of Leanne and I.

We were walking around at night in such a situation.

Even so, seeing how they neither reported us nor asked any questions, perhaps they were favorable toward the resistance?

“Yesterday, I stayed at an inn in the entertainment district. Is that okay?”

“Entertainment district? That area is fine. Business has been ruined because of the military’s tyranny.”

That makes sense…

Their customers must have decreased.

“Eventually, even the daytime might become suspicious.”

“I think so too, and there are already some people who anticipate that and are slowly leaving this town.”

That figures.

Tarble Town would definitely be better.

As we continued walking, Merell entered a certain building.

“What’s this place?”

“An abandoned apartment that is no longer in use. From here, you can see the military’s headquarters.”

Saying that, Merell started climbing the stairs, so I followed.

We climbed up to the third floor, the top floor of the apartment, entered a certain room, and peeked outside through the window.

In my line of sight, I saw a tall wall over 20 meters high.

“Is that it?”

“Yes. Beyond that wall is the military’s headquarters. There’s only one entrance, and of course, the security is strict.”

“I can’t see past it…”

Beyond the wall was indeed out of sight.

((“Master, it’s time for Crow-chan’s turn!”))

AI-chan, inside my head, recommended Crow-chan, so I took out a talisman from my pocket and threw it.

Then, Crow-chan appeared.

“Caw.”

With a single cry, Crow-chan took off from the window and flew toward the wall.

“You sure can summon a lot of strange animals.”

The “strange” part was unnecessary.

As Crow-chan flew to the wall, I linked my vision.

Looking inside the wall, there were only two large buildings, with soldiers walking around the premises.

“There are two buildings?”

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“The smaller one is the barracks, and the larger one is the headquarters.”

Hmm…

“Even if I get past the wall, there are no trees or other cover, so it’ll be tough… Since you used to be a soldier, you know the inside well, right?”

“Yes, of course.”

In that case, I don’t need to use Bee-san to look inside…

It would take time anyway.

But still… huh?

As Crow-chan circled, a man was standing on the rooftop of the headquarters, looking this way.

He grinned and pulled the bow he was holding.

“Crow-chan, escape!”

Crow-chan quickly turned and began to retreat.

However, in the next instant, Crow-chan’s vision went dark, and the link was cut.

“Shot down…”

“I can’t believe Crow-chan got taken down…”

That man just now was Volker.

How did he notice Crow-chan?

And to shoot down a flying Crow-chan with a bow—his skill must be exceptional.

“What’s wrong?”

Merell asked.

“We’ve been noticed. We need to move immediately.”

“Understood. The reconnaissance should be enough.”

That’s true.

“Merell, touch Leanne.”

“Like this?”

When Merell patted Leanne’s head, Leanne glared at her.

“Scary... Is your husband the only one allowed to pat you?”

Merell smirked and touched Leanne’s shoulder.

“Leanne, let’s go back to my room.”

“Understood.”

We teleported and returned to the room.

There, five people who had been waiting were eating lunch and looked at us as we arrived.

“Ah, you’re back. I’ll bring the food.”

“Oh, I’ll help!”

Natalia and Lily put down their chopsticks, stood up, and left the room.

We sat in our usual spots and slid into the kotatsu.

“Ahh, I’m starving.”

I haven’t eaten anything.

And I’m still sleepy.

((“Master, please let me out!”))

Since AI-chan said that, I took out the talisman and summoned her beside me.

Just then, Natalia and Lily returned, carrying meals for four people.

“Oh, there’s one for me too... Thanks.”

Merell, who was sitting next to Annie, expressed her gratitude.

“It was convenient, that’s all. Still, Merell, you made it back safely, huh?”

“Yeah. I was desperate. If I got caught, it would be hell.”

Yeah, no doubt…

“For now, just eat. We can talk afterward.”

Since Annie said that, we decided to eat first.