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Chapter 24

The third companion

On a day off, Aldo and Iris were spending a leisurely time reading books together. Iris suddenly closed her book and stood next to Aldo.

โ€œHey, Dad. I have a favor to ask.โ€

โ€œA favor? What is it? Go ahead.โ€

Aldo also closed his book and prepared to listen to Iris. Iris gathered her courage and spoke.

โ€œIโ€ฆ want to become a Digger.โ€

Aldo froze for a moment at her words. Iris was only nine years old. It was far too early for her to become a Digger. After a moment of thought, Aldo reached a conclusion.

โ€œAh, a dream for the future, huh? Being a Digger would certainly make good use of your magical talents.โ€

โ€œNo! Dad! I want to become one right now!โ€

Iris stared at Aldo with a serious expression. There was no age restriction for becoming a Digger. If someone had the necessary skills, they could become one. Aldo himself had become a Digger easily due to his physical abilities and excavation skills.

But Irisโ€ฆ she probably could do it. Her magical abilities were far beyond her age. She was already as strong as some Diggers.

โ€œAre you serious?โ€

โ€œYes.โ€

Aldo was troubled. He wanted to support Iris in whatever she wanted to do, but he couldnโ€™t overlook the dangers that came with being a Digger.

โ€œDad! Please!โ€

Aldo was now being tested as a father. He didnโ€™t want to crush his daughterโ€™s dreams, but he couldnโ€™t help worrying about her.

After several minutes of deliberation, Aldo reluctantly came to a decision.

โ€œAlright, Iris. Letโ€™s go to the Digger Association and have you take the assessment.โ€

If the Digger Association didnโ€™t recognize Irisโ€™s qualifications, that would be the end of it.

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โ€œCongratulations, Iris. Youโ€™ve become a Digger.โ€

โ€œYay!โ€

Iris jumped up and down with joy after being recognized by the Digger Association member.

Irisโ€™s mana capacity was off the charts, so she was instantly approved as a Digger. Aldo sighed at the lax standards of the Digger Association.

Now that Iris was a Digger, she could enter dungeons on her own.

โ€œHey, Aldo. Iris just got recognized as a Digger, you know?โ€

Clara, who had accompanied them, whispered to Aldo.

โ€œWhat can I do, Clara? I didnโ€™t think sheโ€™d actually pass.โ€

The Digger Associationโ€™s assessment was fair, regardless of age. Iris, despite her young age, had the skills to be recognized, so there was no reason to reject her.

โ€œYay! Now I can go into dungeons with Dad!โ€

Iris clung to Aldoโ€™s arm, and he couldnโ€™t help but smile.

โ€œSo thatโ€™s it. You really wanted to go into dungeons with me, huh?โ€

Aldoโ€™s lips softened as he understood part of the reason why Iris wanted to become a Digger.

โ€œSigh, I guess thereโ€™s no helping it, Aldo. Weโ€™ll have to protect Iris.โ€

โ€œYeah, youโ€™re right.โ€

Now that Iris was a Digger, they had no choice but to let her join them in dungeons. Since she could enter dungeons on her own, it was better to let her gain experience while they could still watch over her.

โ€œThen letโ€™s go into a dungeon right away!โ€

โ€œRight nowโ€ฆ?โ€

โ€œIs that not okay?โ€

Irisโ€™s eyes welled up with tears. Aldo was weak to those eyes. When she pleaded like that, he couldnโ€™t refuse.

โ€œAlright, Iris. Letโ€™s go into the dungeon together.โ€

โ€œYay!โ€

โ€œSighโ€ฆ Youโ€™re too soft on Iris.โ€

Clara was exasperated, but thatโ€™s just how fathers were.

Aldo, Iris, and Clara arrived at the dungeon. It was their first exploration together.

โ€œThe dungeon is brighter than I thought.โ€

โ€œYeah. The mana from the spirits makes it bright even without sunlight.โ€

Clara answered Irisโ€™s question. The initial spirits had already been defeated by Aldo and Clara, so they could proceed deeper without trouble.

โ€œKishaaa!โ€

A snake-like spirit appeared. It opened its large fangs and fired a shockwave directly at Iris.

โ€œWatch out!โ€

Aldo shielded Iris and took the shockwave himself. The back of his clothes was torn, and his skin was injured, bleeding.

โ€œUghโ€ฆโ€

โ€œDad!โ€

โ€œShyaaa!โ€

The snake prepared to fire another shockwave, but Clara closed in and delivered a heel drop to its head.

โ€œGashaaaโ€ฆโ€

The snake collapsed from Claraโ€™s single strike. It wasnโ€™t a particularly durable spirit, but its attack power was decent, and Aldo had taken a painful hit.

โ€œIโ€™m sorry, Dad. Itโ€™s my fault.โ€

โ€œItโ€™s okay, Iris. Itโ€™s just a minor injury.โ€

Iris was heartbroken seeing Aldoโ€™s painful wound. If she hadnโ€™t insisted on going into the dungeon, Aldo might not have been hurt.

โ€œClara, canโ€™t you heal the wound with magic?โ€

โ€œYep, I can. With the spirit magic โ€˜Apat.โ€™ Here we go. Apat!โ€

Clara began to heal Aldoโ€™s wound. The spirit magic โ€˜Apatโ€™ removed the spiritual damage inflicted by the spirit. Aldoโ€™s wound quickly healed.

โ€œWow, thatโ€™s amazing. Can I do that too?โ€

โ€œSure. This is a good opportunity to try.โ€

Clara stopped the spell and let Iris take over. Iris placed her hand over Aldoโ€™s wound and chanted the spell.

โ€œApat!โ€

Her voice echoed through the dungeon. Aldoโ€™s wound began to healโ€ฆ or so it seemed, but nothing actually happened.

โ€œHuh?โ€

Iris was confused. She had been able to use wind magic by mimicking others before. Why couldnโ€™t she use โ€˜Apatโ€™ now? She couldnโ€™t understand it.

โ€œClara, what should I do? Dadโ€™s wound isnโ€™t healing.โ€

โ€œCalm down, Iris. Try it again.โ€

โ€œOkay. Apat!โ€

She chanted the spell a second time, but Aldoโ€™s wound still didnโ€™t heal. โ€˜Apatโ€™ was a spirit magic that any mage could use. Clara tilted her head, puzzled.

โ€œHmm. Well, even if you have talent in magic, whether you can use it or not depends on your effort. For example, some people are good at green magic but struggle with spirit magic. Maybe youโ€™re that type, Iris?โ€

Iris hung her head, deeply disappointed. She was shocked that she couldnโ€™t heal Aldoโ€™s wound.

โ€œItโ€™s okay, Iris. Youโ€™ll be able to do it eventually. Unlike other magics, spirit magic is something anyone can use.โ€

โ€œYeahโ€ฆโ€

In the end, Clara healed Aldoโ€™s wound. Iris, who had wanted to heal her fatherโ€™s wound herself, was deeply discouraged. She had always believed she had talent as a mage, but discovering she struggled with spirit magic clouded her heart.

โ€œIris, itโ€™s okay.โ€

โ€œButโ€ฆ I couldnโ€™t heal your wound.โ€

โ€œEveryone has their strengths and weaknesses. Even if youโ€™re not good at spirit magic now, you might be able to use it later. So cheer up.โ€

Encouraged by Aldo, Iris felt a little better. She had been a bit arrogant about her magical talents, but realizing she had weaknesses made her more determined to work hard.

โ€œAlright, letโ€™s go. Aldo, Iris.โ€

โ€œYeah.โ€

With renewed determination, they continued their exploration, with Aldo leading the way, Iris in the middle, and Clara at the rear, protecting her from both sides.


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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