Chapter 21

Spoiled

โ€œWelcome home!โ€

Aldo returned home after finishing his work, and at the same time, Iris rushed over to greet him.

โ€œWelcome back, Dad!โ€

Iris hugged Aldo tightly. Surprised, Aldo responded, โ€œWhoa,โ€ and supported her small frame.

โ€œDad, hug me! Hug me tight!โ€

โ€œAlright, alright. Here, a big hug,โ€ he said, wrapping his arms around her shoulders and gently squeezing. Iris, satisfied, leaned into him with a happy smile.

โ€œHehehe, Dad, can you pat my head too?โ€

Smiling softly, Aldo stroked Irisโ€™s head tenderly. Today, she seemed clingier than usual, making Aldo wonder what might have happened.

โ€œI love you, Dad! Do you love me too?โ€

โ€œHaha, of course! I love you so much, Iris,โ€ Aldo said warmly.

Hearing those words, Iris spun away, looking pleased, and skipped further into the house.

โ€œClara, guess what? Dad hugged me and said he loves me. Hehehe!โ€

โ€œThatโ€™s wonderful, Iris. Youโ€™re so loved by your dad,โ€ Clara replied with a laugh.

Aldo realized what was going on. Clara had encouraged Iris to be more affectionate.

Yet, at the same time, Aldo felt a twinge of sadness. He wondered if Iris had always wanted to ask for affection like this but hadnโ€™t known how.

โ€œThanks, Clara, for looking after Iris.โ€

โ€œNo problem. She was a very good girl today. Right, Iris?โ€

โ€œYep!โ€

Watching the two harmoniously agree, Aldo felt reassured that they no longer needed him to bridge their bond.

โ€œWell, since youโ€™re back, Aldo, Iโ€™ll take my leave,โ€ Clara said.

โ€œWhat? Youโ€™re leaving already?โ€ Irisโ€™s face fell, her expression tinged with disappointment. Clara smiled brightly at her.

โ€œItโ€™s time for you to have some quality parent-child time. Enjoy your time with your kind dad.โ€

With a teasing smirk, Clara glanced at Aldo, her lips curling mischievously as if holding back a chuckle.

โ€œBye, Iris! I had so much fun today!โ€

โ€œSee you later, Clara!โ€ Iris waved energetically at the door as Clara left, her affection for her newfound friend evident.

The house grew quiet after Claraโ€™s departure. Iris tugged on the hem of Aldoโ€™s shirt.

โ€œHmm? Whatโ€™s up, Iris?โ€

โ€œUmmโ€ฆโ€

Iris blushed deeply and fidgeted. โ€œIโ€ฆ ummโ€ฆ about earlierโ€ฆ Iโ€ฆโ€

She covered her face with her hands, stomping her feet in frustration.

โ€œCalm down, Iris.โ€

โ€œUghโ€ฆ Iโ€™m sorry for earlier, Dad. I mightโ€™veโ€ฆ overdone it.โ€

For someone like Iris, her earlier clinginess was unusual. After Clara left, self-awareness and embarrassment caught up to her.

โ€œYou donโ€™t need to feel embarrassed, Iris,โ€ Aldo reassured her. โ€œItโ€™s natural for kids to seek affection from their parents.โ€

โ€œReally?โ€

โ€œOf course! You can rely on me as much as you want.โ€

Encouraged by Aldoโ€™s warmth, Iris beamed and exclaimed, โ€œOkay!โ€

However, her next request caught him off guard.

โ€œThen, carry me!โ€

โ€œEh?โ€

Iris extended her arms, asking to be picked up. Aldo, exhausted from mining, hesitated but couldnโ€™t refuse her hopeful gaze.

โ€œAlright. Come here,โ€ he said, mustering his strength to lift her.

Despite being slender for her age, Iris was still heavy for a 9-year-old. Feeling her weight reminded Aldo how much sheโ€™d grown.

โ€œYay! Dad, youโ€™re so strong!โ€ Iris cheered.

Her happiness was infectious, but Aldoโ€™s legs began to tremble under the strain.

โ€œIris, is that enough?โ€

โ€œAh, yes! Thank you, Dad.โ€

Sensing his fatigue, Iris let him put her down. Though reluctant, she was thoughtful enough not to overburden him.

Later, Aldo relaxed with a book after dinner and a bath. Iris, having exhausted herself playing with Clara, was fast asleep.

Aldo flipped through a history book. Despite having basic knowledge like reading, writing, and arithmetic, his memory of this worldโ€™s history was blank. This odd gap in his knowledge bothered him.

โ€œHmmโ€ฆ So, the history of this world is deeply tied to spirits and wraiths,โ€ he murmured, intrigued.

About 995 years ago, the Spirit King created the first dungeon to seal away powerful wraiths. Even after nearly a millennium, it remained unconquered.

โ€œThe Spirit Kingโ€™s salvation is what the Diggerโ€™s Guild is after, huh?โ€

As he pondered, Aldo noticed the late hour. Closing the book, he decided to call it a night, hoping for a good rest before tomorrowโ€™s work.


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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