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Chapter 18

Going out together (2nd time)

Aldo and Clara returned from the dungeon, earning their keep primarily through excavation work and delivering the excavated items to the Diggerโ€™s Association.

โ€œClara-sama has reached a certain level of contribution points to the association. As a token of recognition, please accept this medal and a monetary reward.โ€

The receptionist handed a medal and an envelope to Clara, who accepted them graciously.

โ€œThank you very much.โ€

โ€œWe look forward to your continued success, Clara-sama,โ€ the receptionist said with a bow. Clara wore a proud expression.

As they left the association, Aldo posed a question to Clara.

โ€œClara, what was that medal about?โ€

โ€œAh, Aldo-san, you havenโ€™t received one yet, so I guess you wouldnโ€™t know. We Diggers accumulate contribution points. By delving into dungeons, defeating malevolent spirits, or excavating materials and selling them to the association, you earn points.โ€

โ€œHmm, I see.โ€

โ€œYou even get points if your companion does the work. For instance, if you sell excavated materials to the association, I also receive a share of the contribution points. Though, of course, the person who actually did the work gets the lionโ€™s share.โ€

Aldo stroked his chin thoughtfully. โ€œI see. Interesting.โ€

โ€œSo, Aldo-san, how about we grab some tea together? As your senior, I wouldnโ€™t mind sharing a few Digger tips with you.โ€

โ€œWell, I appreciate the offer, but Iris is waiting for me at home. Sorry.โ€

Aldo declined politely, prompting Clara to respond cheerfully.

โ€œOh, no problem! Youโ€™re such a good person, Aldo-san, prioritizing your family.โ€

Clara lightly pushed Aldoโ€™s back.

โ€œOff you go! Iris-chan is waiting for you. Dash!โ€

โ€œDash? Thatโ€™s a bit much, donโ€™t you think?โ€ Aldo was flustered by Claraโ€™s enthusiasm.

โ€œHaha, see you later, Aldo-san. Say hi to Iris-chan for me!โ€

โ€œWill do. See you around.โ€

After parting with Clara, Aldo returned home, where Iris greeted him as usual.

โ€œWelcome home, Dad! Ohโ€ฆ!โ€

Iris stopped short upon seeing the sword Aldo carried. It was a weapon imbued with malevolent spirit energy, strictly off-limits. Seeing it, she clenched her teeth in frustration.

โ€œIโ€™m home, Iris. Howโ€™ve you been?โ€

โ€œIโ€™m good! But Iโ€™d be even better if you came home sooner.โ€

Her words pricked Aldoโ€™s heart. He clutched his chest, the guilt palpable.

โ€œHaha, youโ€™re right. Iโ€™ll do my best to spend more time with you, Iris.โ€

โ€œOkay!โ€

Although Aldo worked hard to ensure his daughter had a good life, he grappled with the dilemma of leaving her feeling lonely.

โ€œBy the way, Iris, are you ready to spend some time with Clara alone?โ€

โ€œUmโ€ฆ Iโ€™m still a bit nervous.โ€

โ€œI seeโ€ฆโ€ Aldo respected Irisโ€™s feelings. If she still felt wary of Clara, he wouldnโ€™t force her to spend time alone with her. However, he couldnโ€™t deny that having Clara help look after Iris would ease his worries.

โ€œHow about next time, we hang out with Clara together?โ€

โ€œIf youโ€™re there, Dadโ€ฆ then okay.โ€ Iris nodded, trusting her fatherโ€™s presence.


Aldo took Iris out to town, hand in hand, to meet up with Clara. At the meeting spot, Clara arrived cheerfully.

โ€œHey there, Aldo-san, Iris-chan! Sorry to keep you waiting.โ€

โ€œOh, hi, Clara.โ€

โ€œHello, Clara-san,โ€ Iris greeted quietly, her gaze lowered. Clara crouched down to meet Irisโ€™s eyes.

โ€œHello, Iris-chan. You look so cute today. Oh, youโ€™re wearing the outfit I picked out for you last time. That makes me so happy!โ€

Iris blushed, unable to meet Claraโ€™s gaze. But Clara simply smiled warmly.

โ€œAlright, today weโ€™re heading to the city to watch some street performances. Letโ€™s go!โ€ Clara pointed enthusiastically towards the city, leading the way.

The city wasnโ€™t far from District A, where Aldo and Iris lived, and the group reached the bustling streets on foot. Even before the event began, a crowd had already gathered. Iris, being small, couldnโ€™t see over the people in front of her.

โ€œHere you go, Iris.โ€

โ€œWowโ€ฆ!โ€

Aldo lifted Iris up into his arms. At nine years old, she wasnโ€™t exactly light, but Aldoโ€™s strength, honed through his work in the mines, made it manageable.

โ€œStep right up, folks! The street performance is about to begin!โ€

The lively call of a female emcee echoed, capturing the crowdโ€™s attention. A large man took the stage, gulped down a bottle of liquor, and then spewed flames from his mouth.

โ€œWhoa!โ€ Iris exclaimed in amazement.

โ€œDid you see that, Dad? He breathed fire! Fire!โ€

โ€œYeah, that was incredible,โ€ Aldo replied, sharing in her excitement.

Though Iris knew about magic, seeing something seemingly magical in person was a first for her.

โ€œIris-chan, is this your first time seeing street performances? So cute,โ€ Clara said, smiling at Irisโ€™s wonder.

Next, the performer took a knife and tossed it high into the air. It spun rapidly before he caught it deftly, earning cheers from the audience and Iris alike.

But the real show began when the performer started juggling multiple knives with precision.

โ€œWhoa, Dad, look at that! Isnโ€™t it amazing? How doesnโ€™t he hurt himself?โ€

โ€œYeah, itโ€™s impressive. He mustโ€™ve practiced a lot.โ€

โ€œDo you think I could do that if I practiced?โ€ Iris asked, eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Aldo, however, gave her a wry smile.

โ€œNo, itโ€™s too dangerous for you, Iris.โ€

โ€œAw, but I want to do that knife trick too!โ€

Iris pouted, her lips forming a displeased โ€œboo.โ€ But Aldo stood firm, unwilling to budge.

โ€œNo means no. Your dad wonโ€™t allow it. If I catch you trying it with the knives at homeโ€ฆ youโ€™ll get a stern talking to!โ€

โ€œHmmph. Fine, I get it,โ€ Iris grumbled.

Despite her protest, Iris was the type to obey once scolded. It was a behavior ingrained by circumstances, a sort of unfortunate obedience born from her environment.

โ€œIris, how about I teach you something even cooler than that performance?โ€ Clara chimed in.

โ€œHuh? Really? What is it? Whatโ€™s cooler?โ€

Just as the large man exited the stage to make way for the next performer, Irisโ€™s curiosity shifted to Claraโ€™s offer. Clara put a finger to her lips in a playful gesture, signaling for silence.

โ€œHehe, itโ€™s magic. I can use magic. Iris, youโ€™ve never used it before, have you?โ€

โ€œWow!โ€

At the mere mention of magic, Irisโ€™s eyes lit up. She was the kind of child who dreamed of becoming a magician, so the idea instantly captivated her.

โ€œBut,โ€ Clara teased, โ€œthat comes later. For now, we should give our full attention to the performers. Itโ€™d be rude not to.โ€

โ€œOkay!โ€


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 ~

ๆฏ’่ฆช่ปข็”Ÿ๏ฝžๅพŒใซใƒฉใ‚นใƒœใ‚นใซใชใ‚‹้‹ๅ‘ฝใฎๅจ˜ใ‚’ๆบบๆ„›ใ—ใŸใ‚‰็•ฐๅธธใ™ใŽใ‚‹ใปใฉๅฅฝใ‹ใ‚Œใฆใ—ใพใฃใŸ๏ฝž
Score 9.9
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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