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Chapter 17

The unrivaled battle begins!

Aldo returned home carrying the sword that Rudolf had forged for him. This weapon, imbued with the power of a malicious spirit, was so dangerous that merely touching it could influence the mana vessel within oneโ€™s mind.

Although the mana vessel wouldnโ€™t shatter immediately, prolonged contact without understanding its nature could lead to severe mental instability. Handling it required utmost caution. Aldo was especially determined to ensure that Iris would never touch it.

โ€œIโ€™m home!โ€

โ€œWelcome back, Dad!โ€

Iris came running toward Aldo, her little feet pattering across the floor as she prepared to leap into his arms. But Aldo stopped her with a firm โ€œWait.โ€

โ€œHuh? Whatโ€™s wrong, Dad?โ€

Irisโ€™s face crumpled with unease as she hesitated, her small hands trembling nervously like a frightened animal.

โ€œIris, listen carefully and stay calm. Right now, Iโ€™m carrying something extremely dangerous.โ€

Aldo showed Iris the sword forged from the malicious spiritโ€™s essence.

โ€œListen, Iris. You must never, ever touch this. Understand?โ€

โ€œOkay.โ€

Iris nodded earnestly.

โ€œNot even out of curiosity. If you touch itโ€ฆ Iโ€™ll be very angry!โ€

โ€œY-Yeahโ€ฆ I wonโ€™t touch it.โ€

Seeing Aldoโ€™s serious expression, Iris was overwhelmed by his intensity. She could tell from his demeanor that this was no trivial matter. While a more rebellious child might have been tempted to touch it out of mischief, Iris had learned to respect the authority of her parents. She vowed deep in her heart never to touch the sword.


โ€œAldo, thereโ€™s a new dungeon nearby!โ€

Later, after finishing work, Aldo met up with Clara, who was practically glowing with excitement over the discovery of a new dungeon.

โ€œItโ€™s close to where you work, so you can explore it right after your shift again!โ€

โ€œYeah, that sounds convenient. Alright, letโ€™s check it out.โ€

โ€œWow, youโ€™re really motivated, Aldo.โ€ Clara grinned.

โ€œWell, I did just get a new weapon. I want to test its strength.โ€

โ€œTotally get that! I received some mana power from a spirit recently, and Iโ€™ve been itching to see how much stronger Iโ€™ve become.โ€

Though Clara had already been formidable, clearing a dungeon had granted her even greater powers through a spiritโ€™s blessing. Aldo couldnโ€™t help feeling a little discouraged at the growing gap between their abilities.

โ€œHow about we dive in tomorrow?โ€ Clara suggested eagerly.

โ€œSure, Iโ€™ll let Iris know too.โ€


The next day, Aldo and Clara headed to the new dungeon.

โ€œSo, this is the new dungeon,โ€ Aldo remarked, eyeing the entrance.

โ€œIโ€™ll take the lead,โ€ Clara said, stopping Aldo as he prepared to step forward. But he shook his head.

โ€œNo, I want to test this weaponโ€™s power myself.โ€

โ€œHmm, I can sense a dark, ominous energy from that thing. Is it the weapon forged from the malicious spirit?โ€

โ€œYeah. By some twist of fate, I found someone who could forge it for me. Now I have one.โ€

โ€œI see. In that case, Iโ€™ll count on you this time.โ€ Clara glanced up at Aldo with a playful smile.

โ€œAlright, Iโ€™ll handle it!โ€ Aldo nodded confidently.

โ€œGreat!โ€

As they ventured deeper into the dungeon, Aldo detected an enemy presence. He gripped his sword as a gigantic bipedal rat spirit emerged from the shadows. It was about the size of a five-year-old child but moved with startling speed.

โ€œLook out, Aldo!โ€ Clara called out, worried for him. Despite its size, the rat retained the agility typical of its species, moving far faster than any ordinary human. But Aldo was ready.

โ€œSwift Strike!โ€

With a single swing of his sword, the rat vanished instantly.

โ€œThatโ€ฆ that was so fast!โ€ Clara exclaimed, wide-eyed with astonishment. Though Clara was quick herself, Aldoโ€™s newfound speed exceeded her expectations.

So cool, she thought, gazing at Aldo with admiration. His calm, composed expression made him look even more impressive.

โ€œWhoa! What just happened? Did I already take it down? Clara, did you see that? I was fast, wasnโ€™t I?โ€

Far from the stoic hero she imagined, Aldo was excitedly basking in his success, which made Clara chuckle fondly.

โ€œYes, Aldo, that was amazing.โ€

โ€œThanks, Clara. But how did I manage that? Changing weapons shouldnโ€™t affect my speed or strength.โ€

โ€œMaybe thatโ€™s just how malicious spirit weapons work. My spirit-enhanced mana improves my physical abilities too. Perhaps this weapon amplifies the wielderโ€™s abilities in a similar way.โ€

โ€œAh, Iโ€™ve heard that spirits and malicious spirits share a common origin. That would make sense.โ€

As Aldo contemplated the implications, three more giant rats appeared.

โ€œHere they come again. Letโ€™s goโ€ฆ Swift Strike!โ€

โ€œYouโ€™re not the only one who can show off, Aldo! Iโ€™m joining in!โ€ Clara declared.

The duo quickly dispatched the rats, with Clara landing a powerful kick on one while Aldoโ€™s blade took care of the rest. In no time, the enemies were defeated, leaving behind gray shards. Clara picked them up while Aldo closed his eyes.

โ€œWhatโ€™s wrong, Aldo?โ€ Clara asked.

โ€œThereโ€™s more malicious spirit material here.โ€

Using a pickaxe, Aldo began mining the dungeon walls, unearthing a root-like object.

โ€œWow, youโ€™re amazing, Aldo! I didnโ€™t sense that at all. Youโ€™ve gotten stronger in combat and even better at finding hidden resources. Iโ€™m starting to feel a bit jealous,โ€ Clara said with a warm smile.

โ€œNo, no. Iโ€™m still far from it. Itโ€™s just the weapon thatโ€™s strong. Without it, I canโ€™t do much,โ€ Aldo replied.

Clara puffed out her cheeks in a playful pout.

โ€œHmph. But the fact is, you have that weapon, right? That means earning it is part of your skill too. Overdoing humility can come off as annoying, you know.โ€

โ€œUghโ€ฆ Thatโ€™s tough to balance,โ€ Aldo said, scratching his head.

โ€œHaha, just kidding! Sorry if I went a bit too far,โ€ Clara said, flashing a playful smile and sticking out her tongue. Her innocence disarmed Aldo, making it impossible to hold any grudge.

โ€œNo, Iโ€™m the one who should apologize. Iโ€™ll try to be more confident,โ€ he said with a nod.

โ€œYeah, thatโ€™s the spirit!โ€

With their minor quarrel resolved, the two continued their dungeon exploration. The spirits and other creatures they encountered along the way proved no match for the duo.

Aldoโ€™s newfound ability to fight significantly improved Claraโ€™s movements. In their first dungeon expedition, Clara had to focus on protecting Aldo, which held her back from unleashing her full potential. Now, with the added boost from her spiritโ€™s power and Aldoโ€™s strength, they made an unbeatable team.

Walking shoulder-to-shoulder with Clara, Aldo couldnโ€™t help but reflect on how much his new weapon had enhanced his abilities. The cursed weaponโ€™s power was truly remarkable.


Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~

Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Japanese
A man who lost his wife and child in an accident ended his own life in despair, choosing to follow them. However, when he woke up, he found himself possessing the body of the father of the final boss from a game heโ€™d played as a child. In the original storyline, this father had abused his daughter, which led her to become the final boss out of deep resentment. But this man could never bring himself to treat his new daughter cruelly. Determined to make her happy, especially after losing his daughter in his previous life, he worked tirelessly for her. Alongside his main job, he explored dungeons and gave his all to ensure she could have an easy life, even making it possible for her to attend school. As a result... she never went down the dark path, nor did she become the final boss. However, she developed an intense attachment to her father.

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