Chapter 23

Doting Parents

โ€œAlright, thatโ€™s it for todayโ€™s work.โ€

The foreman clapped his hands sharply, signaling the end of the day. The miners wrapped up their tasks, finishing at natural stopping points before heading home.

Aldo also completed his work, prepared himself for a dungeon dive, and headed to his meeting place with Clara.

โ€œHey there, Aldo-san!โ€

Noticing Aldo, Clara waved enthusiastically. Aldo raised a hand in response, acknowledging her.

โ€œAh, Clara. Thanks for taking care of Iris.โ€

โ€œNo problem! Hey, listen, Aldo-san. Iris is amazing! I think she might already be a better mage than me.โ€

Clara spoke with a cheerful smile, clearly excited. Aldo chuckled politely.

โ€œHaha, come on now. Iris has only just started learning magic. Thereโ€™s no way she could surpass you so quickly.โ€

โ€œNo, seriously. Iโ€™m not joking. That girlโ€ฆ she has incredible talent.โ€

Claraโ€™s expression turned serious as she locked eyes with Aldo. Her conviction was unmistakable, making Aldo swallow nervously.

โ€œAre you really saying that?โ€

โ€œYes. Iโ€™ve never been much of a combat mage, so I didnโ€™t train that aspect heavily. Even so, sheโ€™s already surpassed me. Thereโ€™s no doubt sheโ€™s a genius.โ€

โ€œIs that so?โ€

Aldoโ€™s face softened, a broad smile spreading across it as he visibly relaxed.

โ€œAnd thatโ€™s without even tapping into the power of spirits. If she clears a dungeon and receives their blessing, boosting her abilities further, she could become an extraordinary mage.โ€

Even Clara, as she spoke, broke into a nervous sweat. She herself had grown stronger with the power of spirits, but Iris still had untapped potential.

โ€œSo, Iris really is that talented. Thatโ€™s great.โ€

โ€œYouโ€™re completely acting like a doting parent now, Aldo-san!โ€

Claraโ€™s comment snapped Aldo out of his reverie, and he quickly tried to compose himself. Though his attempt to appear serious came too late and lacked impact, he persisted.

โ€œDonโ€™t get too distracted before diving into the dungeon. Save all that praise for when youโ€™re back home.โ€

โ€œYeah, I know.โ€

With that, Aldo and Clara turned their attention to the looming danger of the dungeon. It was a perilous place where lives were at risk, and vigilance was essential. Even Clara could be in danger if things went awry. With a moderate tension in the air, Aldo stepped forward into the dungeon.


โ€œAldo-san! A malevolent spirit is coming!โ€

โ€œYeah, I see it.โ€

A massive, gray rock spirit appeared before them, standing taller than Aldo. He swung his sword at it, but the blade failed to do any damage.

โ€œItโ€™s no good. My attacks arenโ€™t working.โ€

โ€œRock spirits are resistant to physical attacks. For these, magic is the best strategy. Cyclone!โ€

Clara chanted her green magic. This wasnโ€™t the beginner magic Iris had learned but a practical combat spell.

The condensed wind assaulted the rock spirit, gradually breaking its form. As its body began to crumble, Clara landed a decisive blow.

โ€œGraaaah!โ€

The rock spirit collapsed, leaving behind scattered fragments of stone.

โ€œWhew. Magicโ€™s the only way to deal with these spirits. I couldnโ€™t have handled it without you, Clara.โ€

โ€œExactly. On the flip side, if we encounter spirits resistant to magic, Iโ€™ll be relying on you, Aldo-san.โ€

Clara and Aldo picked up the fragments, collecting the valuable materials. This was the steady work required to prepare for greater challenges.

After gathering the fragments, they pressed on. Soon, a soft, white, slime-like spirit appeared, hopping toward them.

โ€œHmm, this one also seems resistant to physical attacks. Itโ€™ll take magic to weaken it. Aldo-san, Iโ€™ll leave the finishing blow to you.โ€

โ€œGot it.โ€

Aldo readied his sword while Clara cast Cyclone to damage the spirit. Weakened, the spirit wobbled before Aldo delivered a swift strike, defeating it. Once again, fragments dropped to the ground.

โ€œNo matter how many we defeat, these spirits just keep coming.โ€

โ€œYeah. Unless we defeat the boss at the dungeonโ€™s core, these lesser spirits will respawn in about a week. Thatโ€™s why we have to clear them regularly to make any progress.โ€

The arduous nature of dungeon exploration weighed on Aldo. Only through this relentless effort could they hope to release the spiritsโ€™ power.

โ€œBut stillโ€ฆ after all that work, sometimes other diggers get to the boss first. Thatโ€™s the most frustrating part.โ€

โ€œAgreed.โ€

They ventured deeper into the dungeon, only to encounter more rock and slime spirits. The sheer number of magic-reliant foes drained Claraโ€™s mana reserves, and her frustration showed.

โ€œUghโ€ฆ I canโ€™t handle this many with my magic alone. Iโ€™m running out of mana.โ€

โ€œIs that so?โ€

โ€œYeah. We should retreat for nowโ€ฆ And if there are more spirits like these ahead, weโ€™ll need a digger skilled in magic to go further.โ€

โ€œA digger skilled in magic, huh? Do you know anyone?โ€

โ€œHmmโ€ฆ not really.โ€

โ€œI see.โ€

Deciding not to overextend, the two retreated to the surface. Knowing when to stop was the key to a long career as a diggerโ€”after all, they only had one life to lose.

โ—‡

โ€œWelcome home!โ€

โ€œIโ€™m back!โ€

Iris greeted Aldo at the door. She seemed unusually restless, fidgeting nervously and casting upward glances at him with a look that begged for attention.

โ€œGuess what, Dad! Clara praised me and said I have a talent for magic!โ€

โ€œOh, thatโ€™s amazing! As expected of my daughter!โ€

Aldo ruffled Irisโ€™s hair affectionately, making her giggle with delight.

โ€œIsnโ€™t Iris already a splendid magician?โ€

โ€œR-Really? But I think itโ€™s still a bit early for that,โ€ she said shyly, her cheeks flushed. She clasped her hands behind her back, looking down with embarrassment.

โ€œAfter all, once I become a magician, youโ€™ll grant my wish, wonโ€™t you?โ€

โ€œHm? Oh, well, as long as itโ€™s within my power, sure. I canโ€™t do the impossible, though.โ€

This was a promise Aldo had made when Iris shared her dreams for the future. At the time, Iris had been emotionally fragile, and he had made the vow to encourage her.

โ€œThenโ€ฆ maybe itโ€™s still too soon,โ€ she said.

โ€œHuh?โ€ Aldo tilted his head, unable to grasp her true intent. But setting that aside for nowโ€ฆ

โ€œIris, youโ€™re incredible. Hey, show me some of your magic!โ€

He wasnโ€™t doubting Clara or Iris, but Aldo wanted to see for himself just how skilled Iris had become.

โ€œMagic? Sure! Watch this!โ€

Iris beamed, eager to demonstrate what she had learned. She took a deep breath, preparing herself.

โ€œInhaleโ€ฆ exhaleโ€ฆ inhaleโ€ฆ exhaleโ€ฆโ€

Iris steadied her mana, extending her hand.

โ€œWind!โ€

A powerful gust erupted from Irisโ€™s hand, nearly blowing Aldo off his feet. He braced himself against the storm-like force, feeling like he was caught in the eye of a hurricane.

โ€œHa-ha! Okay, Iris, thatโ€™s amazing! I got it! I got it! You can stop now!โ€

โ€œOkay!โ€

As Iris halted her magic, the house was left in disarray from the gale. Aldo stood dumbfounded, his mouth agape, while Iris finally realized what she had done.

โ€œOh no! Sorry, Dad! I still canโ€™t control my power very well.โ€

โ€œHa-ha! Itโ€™s fine, Iris. This just proves how amazing you are. Donโ€™t worry about it. Iโ€™m just happy to see how much youโ€™ve grown.โ€

โ€œHeheโ€ฆโ€

Iris scratched her head sheepishly at the praise. But reality wasnโ€™t about to let them off so easily.

โ€œStill, letโ€™s clean this up together, okay?โ€

โ€œOkay!โ€

Without scolding her, Aldo began tidying up the mess with Iris. Though Aldo wasnโ€™t the best at cleaning, Iris helped him along, and the pair enjoyed some lighthearted father-daughter time as they restored order to their home.


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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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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