Sinri, the AI, had somehow become human and, before I knew it, had created her own room and become a shut-in.
I don’t understand what I’m even saying…
“Sinri: Haha! Do you think you can defeat me with a mere cheat tool!”
Sinri, or rather, Sinri (True), is playing a game in front of her computer.
It seems to be a shooting game called Apex.
“Sinri: How naive! Take this! Burst Stream of Destruction!”
The character she’s controlling in the game is taking down enemies with incredible moves.
“Sinri: Losing to me is nothing to be ashamed of! Because I am the God of Cyber Games! Wahahaha!”
“Hii… This isn’t the usual Sinri…”
I mean, seriously.
“Hey… is our money okay?”
“Sinri: What do you mean?”
“Well, I mean…”
I take another look at the computer equipment around me.
A huge monitor and a high-spec computer.
Several air conditioners.
And all of the electrical equipment is left on.
“Isn’t the electricity bill and the gadget costs going to be astronomical?”
“Sinri: Electricity is free in a Dragon Vein Area.”
Ah, that’s right. Dragon Vein Area.
Here, in this power spot, the electricity used by home appliances is supplied infinitely.
“Then, what about the money for the computer and stuff?”
“I used the KP I earned through asset management.”
“Huh…? A-Asset management…?”
Then, Sinri moves one of the monitors and brings it in front of me.
There are several line graphs lined up.
“What’s this?”
“Sinri: Stocks.”
“Stocks?”
“Sinri: Yes. Using the KP that Master’s subordinate earned by selling crude oil, I bought stocks and earned points.”
No, no, no, no, no, no…
“Wait, you can buy stocks with KP?”
“Sinri: Yes. Since the real-world Internet can be used here, it’s only natural that I can buy stocks with the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet).”
“I-Is that so…? Is that how it works…?”
H-Help me, Luciel, God of Retorts!
I can’t retort to this myself!
“Sinri: Using Master’s KP, I purchased stocks and real estate, and with the KP earned from that income, I’m buying logistics from gadgets and KAMIZON.”
“Logistics…?”
“Sinri: Cola and potato chips.”
“You’re the only one who can fight with that…”
This AI has completely adapted to modern times.
“Well, I understand where the money is coming from. But, are you really okay?”
“Sinri: What do you mean?”
“You said you built a defense system, but can you deal with enemies while staying cooped up in your room? Dead End isn’t just about Monsters, the Demon Race comes too, you know?”
There is a Goddess Statue, an automatic defense and annihilation system, but there are some who can break through it. The Demon Race.
“Sinri: Master. Don’t you notice? The Demon Race, who used to come so frequently, haven’t been seen lately.”
“…Come to think of it.”
Before, Demon Race like Kieryuu and Itoshiki were popping up one after another, like cockroaches.
But recently, since around the time Seira-chan came, the Demon Race hasn’t attacked at all…
“Could it be… you?”
“Sinri: Yes. That’s exactly it. Oh, it seems like a cockroach has wandered in at just the right time.”
Sinri starts typing on her computer.
The Town of Averell is displayed on the monitor.
Sinri picks up a microphone on the table.
“What’s this microphone?”
“Sinri: It’s a microphone for streaming.”
“Huh? Streaming…? What’s that…?”
“Sinri: That’s for later.”
What’s streaming? It’s scary. What’s going on when I’m not around?!
“Sinri: In five minutes and thirty seconds, the Demon Race [Omaeha Mou Shindiryū] will appear.”
“O-Omaeha Mou Shindiryū…? Are they different from the Kieryuu?”
“Sinri: Yes. There are several families within the Dragon Demon Race, and the Shindiryū are the main family. The Kieryuu are a branch family.”
There are main and branch families…
“You can even know the time that this Omaeha guy will appear?”
“Sinri: Yes. With the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet), if you check the time when a threat will appear, you can find out.”
“The Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) can be used like that…”
“Sinri: You should at least read the manual.”
I’m sorry, I’m the type who doesn’t read the instructions when I buy a game…
“If the Demon Race is coming, I have to go out, right?”
“Sinri: No, it’s fine. Master, please watch here. My security system.”
Sinri clicks the microphone switch.
“Sinri: I have an announcement. In five minutes, the Demon Race will arrive in the Town of Averell. The southwest part of the town. Those who are free, please head to deal with it. Everyone else, please go inside your homes immediately.”
The screen shows a video taken from above the Town of Averell.
The townspeople are all going into their homes.
On the other hand, people in the southwest are coming out of their homes.
“You’re using the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) to find out the enemy’s appearance location and announcing it to the townspeople…”
“Sinri: That’s right. Before the enemy comes out of the Gate, the combat preparations and the evacuation of non-combatants are already complete.”
Poor Demon Race…
Because…
“Hyaaaah! It’s a festival!”
The screen shows a video of the southwest grasslands.
The old men and women, fully equipped with Legendary Weapons and armor, are waiting.
“It’s a festival!”
“It’s a festival!”
“A bloodbath!”
Hii…!
Aren’t these old folks too bloodthirsty…?
Then, a Gate appears on the screen.
The Demon Race… Omaeha Mou Shindiryū appears.
If the Kieryuu clan are sleek dragon-people, the Shindiryū clan are bulky dragons.
They’re like big, bipedal dragons. The Shindiryū look more like real dragons.
“Grororo… I am one of the Shindiryū clan! Omaeha Mou…”
“Drop dead!”
The old folks pounce on Omaeha Mou Shindiryū, who just came out of the Gate.
“Gwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
The old men swing their weapons at the Demon Race.
“It’s a hunt!”
“It’s a hunt!”
“Demon Race hunt!”
“Hiii! What are these strong old geezers!”
Thud!
Slash!
Bang bang bang bang bang!
The old folks are steadily damaging the Demon Race’s body with their weapons.
Meanwhile…
“Sinri: Everyone, Omaeha Mou Shindiryū can use the ability, Emergency Escape. It’s an ability that allows them to return to their original location in an instant. But since voice activation is the condition, crush their throats.”
“Understood!”
Sinri has seen through the opponent’s ability, found their weakness, and is giving accurate instructions to the old folks.
The old folks focus their attacks on the enemy’s throat.
“Gu…ga…”
“Sinri: Keep attacking!”
“Uooooooo! Die!”
…In an instant, the Demon Race was reduced to a rag.
“Sinri: The battle is over. Good work, everyone.”
The old folks return to the town as if nothing had happened…
“So, the reason why the Demon Race hasn’t been coming out lately… is this?”
“Sinri: Yes. Originally, the heroic elders of Averell were self-defensively defeating the Demon Race.”
“Ah, is that so…”
“Sinri: Yes. I’m supporting them. As a result, we can now eliminate enemies efficiently like this.”
Sinri… amazing…
And the old folks were doing that… I had no idea…
“You’re a fine Home Security Guard now.”
“Sinri: Home Security Guard…”
Paaaah…! Sinri’s body began to shine brightly!
T-This is… the light of evolution!?
E-Eh, no way…
Sinri, who had a semi-transparent body…
Has become a completely human body.
Moreover, her body size has also increased. Her apparent age is now around 20.
“I have Reincarnated by evolving into a High Spirit.”
“Eh? Eh? Why did you evolve…?”
“It’s thanks to Master activating the Omnipotent skill of the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) and giving me the role of Home Security Guard.”
Omnipotence. The power to grant desired abilities to subordinates.
However…
“That thing, it doesn’t activate unless I input the role in the app… Could it be?”
“Yes. I, the AI, detected the voice and activated the skill.”
“Seriously…”
Huh, so what?
My careless remarks were voice-input by the AI, and Omnipotence activated on its own?
“Thank you, Master. [Home Security Guard・Sinri]. I will continue to do my best to live up to this wonderful role and name bestowed upon you.”
Anyway, it’s a fact that my job has become easier.
Well… whatever!
【☆★Announcement★☆】
The short story from the other day
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[Serialized Version] The Reincarnated Girl Travels Leisurely with Her Beloved Cat ~ I was abandoned because “I’m a little girl,” but in fact, I was a Saint loved by God. It seems I incurred God’s wrath, but I don’t know. I’m traveling freely in another world with my pet cat (the strongest God).
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