Chapter 33

Iris' True Wish

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


Aldo gulped down his saliva as he listened to the spiritโ€™s words. If he were to bear the full brunt of the evil spiritโ€™s magic himself, there would be no problem. However, if any stray attacks were to head towards Iris, the mere thought of what could happen was terrifying.

โ€œWell, rest assured. Thatโ€™s only if you take the hit directly. That little girl over there is equipped with a robe that offers resistance to the attacks of evil spirits. It can protect her to a certain extent. To a certain extent, that is.โ€

โ€œSpirit, are you saying that if Iris has good armor, the chance of her dying decreases?โ€

Aldo cautiously asked the spirit, who responded with a gentle smile.

โ€œAh, thatโ€™s correct.โ€

โ€œAlright, Iris. Letโ€™s get you some new armor right away. The best armor available. Youโ€™re going to wear it.โ€

โ€œEh, what!?โ€

Aldo grabbed Irisโ€™s shoulders, his urgency causing her to flinch slightly. But she quickly realized that Aldo was genuinely concerned for her safety, and a small smile crept onto her face, her cheeks softening.

โ€œAldo, calm down a little.โ€

โ€œAh, sorry, Clara. I got a bit carried away. But I wonโ€™t hesitate to do whatever it takes to protect Iris. Iโ€™ll make sure sheโ€™s safe from the evil spiritโ€™s attacks, no matter what.โ€

โ€œDadโ€ฆ you care about me that muchโ€ฆโ€

Iris placed her hand on her cheek, her face flushing red.

โ€œHey, hey. I get that you want to protect the little girl, but itโ€™s better to balance the equipment for the entire party. For example, if you strengthen your weapon and take down the enemies quickly, there wonโ€™t be any issues. Focusing too much on armor and equipping subpar gear wonโ€™t help.โ€

โ€œThatโ€™s true.โ€

Aldo calmed down for a moment. The thought of his daughter potentially dying had momentarily drained the color from his face, but he realized that she wasnโ€™t in immediate danger. There were measures they could take to prevent instant death, and dungeons were inherently dangerous places. Reflecting on this, he realized that his earlier panic was a sign of insufficient preparation.

โ€œWell, anyway, letโ€™s head back to the village. Everyoneโ€™s waiting for us.โ€

The spirit of fertility returned to Claraโ€™s hometown, and Aldo and the others descended the mountain to report the spiritโ€™s release to the Diggerโ€™s Guild.

After receiving and dividing the rewards, Aldo and his group returned to Claraโ€™s village.

โ€œClara! You did well!โ€

Clara was greeted by her father, with the spirit of fertility standing beside him.

โ€œThis land withers so quickly without me. Well, Iโ€™ll restore it to its former state. Once thatโ€™s done, youโ€™ll be able to grow crops again.โ€

โ€œI see. Thatโ€™s great.โ€

Hearing that her hometown would return to normal with the spiritโ€™s blessing, Clara breathed a sigh of relief.

โ€œThank you, Clara. Itโ€™s all thanks to you coming back. And Aldo, Iris, thank you for helping our village. On behalf of the village, I express my deepest gratitude.โ€

Claraโ€™s father bowed his head. While Clara was from this village, Aldo and Iris were complete outsiders. Yet, they had risked their lives to help, and he was deeply moved by their actions.

โ€œNot at all. If a dear friendโ€™s hometown is in trouble, itโ€™s only natural to help. Please donโ€™t worry about it.โ€

As Aldo and Claraโ€™s father exchanged words, Iris stood by, feeling a bit bored. To a child, the conversations between adults could often feel tedious.

โ€œWell then, Dad, Iโ€™m off. Say hello to everyone in the village for me.โ€

โ€œLeaving already? You could stay a bit longer.โ€

โ€œAhaha, itโ€™s not that simple. Aldo has his own work to attend to, so we need to head back soon. And if I donโ€™t ride the Pegasus carriage with them, the driver will have a hard time.โ€

โ€œI see. Alright, take care, Clara.โ€

โ€œOkay.โ€

A somber atmosphere lingered between Clara and her father. Then, Claraโ€™s father turned to Aldo.

โ€œAldo, sheโ€™s quite the daughterโ€ฆ please take good care of her from now on.โ€

โ€œOf course!โ€

With that, Aldo and the others arranged for a Pegasus carriage and returned to the city. A short journey away from home had come to a successful conclusion.

As they stepped off the Pegasus carriage and stood in the city, the three of them wore expressions of relief, having completed their task.

โ€œClara, are you sure itโ€™s okay? Even though we cleared the dungeon, we didnโ€™t gather any of the materials affected by the evil spirits.โ€

After clearing a dungeon, materials tainted by evil spirits usually remain for a while. Diggers who receive reports of the dungeonโ€™s clearance often target these materialsโ€ฆ but Claraโ€™s hometown wasnโ€™t an area with many Diggers. They could have easily monopolized the materials, making it a lucrative opportunity.

โ€œHmm, itโ€™s fine. Iโ€™m satisfied just knowing the village is saved. As for the materials, let the scavengers have them.โ€

Clara answered nonchalantly. For her, the rescue of the village was the most important thing. Obtaining materials or rewards was merely secondary, and she had no reason to obsess over such things.

โ€œWell then, I guess Iโ€™ll head home too. Iris, Aldo, see you later.โ€

โ€œYeah, see you.โ€

โ€œBye-bye!โ€

Iris waved as she watched Clara leave. Once Clara was out of sight, Aldo and Iris also headed home.

โ€œIโ€™m home!โ€

Iris announced her return to an empty house, her excitement at being back home after the journey overshadowing any fatigue.

Watching Irisโ€™s innocent demeanor, Aldo found himself lost in thought.

โ€œIris.โ€

โ€œYeah?โ€

โ€œI have a strange question, butโ€ฆ are you happy every day?โ€

Aldo sometimes wondered what lay behind Irisโ€™s smile. While Iris often smiled when she was with Aldo, there were times when her expression darkened. Even during the dungeon raid, Aldo had noticed Iris looking uneasy during the battles. However, in the heat of combat, he hadnโ€™t been able to address her concerns.

Could it be that Irisโ€™s smile was just an act? Such doubts occasionally crossed Aldoโ€™s mind. Children could be surprisingly complex. While they might appear innocent, they often acted based on their own thoughts, sometimes displaying a cunning that even surpassed adults.

Iris might have learned that as long as she smiled, Aldo would be in a good mood. As long as she acted sweet, she wouldnโ€™t be mistreated. Aldo feared that she might be behaving strategically, out of self-preservation.

While it was an unfounded worry if one knew Irisโ€™s true feelings, Aldo couldnโ€™t read her mind. Thatโ€™s why he found himself pondering his daughterโ€™s emotions.

With his heart racing, Aldo waited for Irisโ€™s answer. And of course, the answer she gave wasโ€”

โ€œYeah! Iโ€™m happy! Iโ€™m with you, after all.โ€

โ€œI-I see.โ€

Irisโ€™s smile was completely genuine, free of any ulterior motives. Seeing this, Aldo realized that his worries had been unfounded.

It was true that Aldo had done terrible things to Iris before losing his memory. Those actions were unforgivable, and he wouldnโ€™t blame Iris if she held a grudge against him for life. But what Iris truly wanted wasnโ€™t retributionโ€”it was Aldoโ€™s love.

After years of longing, she had finally received it. That was more than enough reason for Iris to lead a fulfilling life.

โ€œDad, promise youโ€™ll stay with me foreverโ€ฆ I donโ€™t want you to disappear.โ€

โ€œAh, donโ€™t worry. Iโ€™m not going anywhere.โ€

Irisโ€™s words carried a deeper meaning that Aldo hadnโ€™t fully grasped. What Iris truly feared wasnโ€™t just Aldo physically disappearingโ€”it was the possibility that the kind-hearted Aldo she knew now might vanish.

Just as the toxic parent Aldo had disappeared, Irisโ€™s greatest wish was for the current Aldoโ€™s spirit to remain unchanged. That was what she cherished most.

Please ignore this authorโ€™s note part (itโ€™s for siteโ€™s technical reason)


Authorโ€™s Note: This chapter explores the bond between Aldo and Iris, set against the backdrop of a dungeon-clearing adventure and the restoration of a cursed village. Themes of parental loveevil spirit threats, and party dynamics are central to the story. For fans of heartwarming fantasy tales and dungeon-crawling adventures, stay tuned for more!

Glossary:

  • Evil Spirits: Malevolent entities that haunt dungeons, often requiring holy magic or enchanted gear to defeat.
  • Pegasus Carriage: A magical mode of transportation powered by winged steeds, commonly used in medieval fantasy worlds.
  • Diggerโ€™s Guild: An organization of adventurers specializing in dungeon exploration and monster hunting.
  • Spirit of Fertility: A benevolent entity that restores life to barren lands, often sought after in agricultural fantasy settings.

*If you enjoyed this chapter, you might like:

  • Fantasy adventures featuring father-daughter duos overcoming supernatural threats.
  • Dungeon-crawling stories with party dynamics and strategic combat.
  • Tales of redemption where former villains seek to protect their loved ones.*


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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