Jobless Reincarnation: The King with a Mental Problem

While I was still in a daze, Lilia took out some more things, saying they were birthday gifts sent to me.

That's great...

This is truly... delightful...

After presenting the gifts, Lilia withdrew, while I began to savor the joy they brought.

The first thing that catches the eye is a lot of clothes, and judging from the style, they should have been prepared by Senis.

Because it looks very tasteful.

And then...

Paul's sword...

This sword is different from the toy sword he gave me for my fifth birthday. It's his own prized personal sword, which he's treasuring quite a bit. He's boasted to me more than once about how powerful it is, claiming it's the genuine article that supposedly cleaved the Holy Sword Road...

At first, I thought he was bragging, but then Senis admitted it was true, except that only the hilt was real; the blade was added later, and the original scabbard had been sold. The couple proudly showed it off, boasting that they made a lot of money from it...

But that's the behavior of antique thieves...

Then came the gift from Rudy.

This is?

Gender-swapped versions of the Buena brothers figurines?

Rudeus has indeed become the third sister, and the figure is probably Rudeus as an adult.

she......

Her hair had grown long, she had one hand on her hip, and the other hand casually held the base of the wand given to her by Loki, dangling it around. She had two huge sheep eggs on her chest.

She had a charming smile on her face, and that signature beauty mark under her eye.

As for Sylphie...

He was wearing a men's suit, his face full of determination. Although he was a bit short, he stood there with his arms outstretched and his posture upright, exuding a powerful aura.

It's just that her chest is clearly a board...

He stood on the ground, holding a sword in one hand and a magic wand in the other, his short hair, which was blown about by the wind, and his unbuttoned suit jacket fluttering in the breeze.

For some reason, she reminds me a bit of Saber from Fate/Zero...

Rudy's workmanship is quite exquisite; I just wonder what Sylphy will think when she sees her gender-swapped version.

They'll probably be pretty angry, just like I would be looking at my gender-swapped self!

That shameful pose!

A lewd expression!

And yet, it was done so vividly!

Wang stared at his gender-swapped version of himself and grew angrier and angrier!

The more I look at it, the more ashamed I feel!

Aisha's big eyes kept darting between "this king" and "that lowly thing"!

Damn it!

I will definitely kill you!

Enraged, the king threw it into the Reality Barrier!

Like the witch's underwear, it was hidden in the deepest part of the King's Treasury...

That's fine...

As for what I have become...

The historian who recorded this has been executed!

After flipping through the pages again, I couldn't find any more gifts from the witch and Sylphie.

It's probably because the distance is too far and it hasn't been delivered yet.

After looking at them, the little ones picked up the clothes that Senis had given them and planned to try them on.

The black shirt, made of a smooth fabric, looked quite precious. There was a button made of red woven thread on the front, with a red tie that went through the front and fastened to the button on the other side. This touch of red prevented it from looking too rigid and instead gave it a more vibrant feel.

Wearing them allows for free movement; although they fit well, they don't feel tight or too loose.

In addition, there were vests, suits, and matching trousers.

There was even a long robe...

The other clothes are the same; they are all quite well-designed, and looking in the mirror after wearing them is quite pleasant.

But why is there another scarf with a slightly different style...?

That looks like something I drew on a draft when I was having a fit of chuunibyou not long ago.

so......

Is it a gift from Lilia?

and......

These clothes are way too big...

Although I haven't measured my height carefully, I'm already a head taller than Nina, who is the same age.

Because the cloak left behind by the witch has become more fitted, his current height should be about the same as the witch's 1.5-meter height.

I don't know if I ate some kind of superfood or some other kind of health supplement...

It's unlikely that Senis could have done it so perfectly just by feeling; she always had to make changes before.

Upon closer inspection, traces of alterations can still be seen on these clothes. It seems that when Senis made them, she left some extra room, and then Lilia altered the measurements again when they were delivered...

I see......

That really cool scarf must have been a gift from Lilia...

The original design was supposed to be a wasteland-style scarf, with some holes and loose threads on it.

It also serves as a cape, shawl, and hood.

In my past life, I absolutely loved that scarf, but I only ever had the nerve to wear it once when I was in school...

Then people commented that he looked like a junk collector or a beggar...

Looking back now, they must have been jealous of me, right?

They envy my courage, my taste, and my fashion sense.

Out of jealousy, they used hurtful words hoping that I would become as mediocre as they are.

And I, young and lacking in confidence, was actually pulled down from my throne by them!

What a disgrace!

The scarf of today has lost its tattered look. The patterns on the fabric look quite intricate, replacing the original holes, while a row of beautiful teardrop-shaped metal decorations hangs along the edge, replacing the original loose threads and bringing a touch of exoticism. There is also a very pretty circular metal button.

If I had this scarf in my past life, I suppose those mediocre people would never have uttered such harsh remarks again.

And I, the king, have enough courage to embark on my own path early on.

"Hmm~"

The Shadow Lord was quite pleased with the gift and couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

Just as the Shadow Lord was immersed in this wonderful joy, Lilia appeared carrying a plate of food.

Before long, the table was filled with the dishes that I love to eat.

There aren't many dishes in this other world that suit my taste. After all, even the food that ordinary people ate in my previous life was far more varied and flavorful than that of the Middle Ages.

The main reason is that the development of condiments has been so advanced that we don't even need to mention technology and hard work anymore; you can't even find MSG and soy sauce here.

But in this other world, I still found the food I like to eat.

That's a tomato, the familiar taste I've found in this other world.

How bad can scrambled eggs with tomatoes and rice be?

Furthermore, tomatoes can be made into tomato paste, which, when paired with meats and basic vegetables, can largely recreate Italian dishes.

Pasta is just eggs and flour, while tomato paste and tomatoes are roughly equivalent to Italian light and dark soy sauce.

Cheese is made by annealing milk at around 91℃ and adding some acid...

Just as I was marveling at the various delicacies before me, even the cake that I was quite familiar with was brought out by Lilia...

real or fake?

Lilia...

These dishes were beautifully prepared; they weren't the kind of food you could make anytime, anywhere. What was she thinking...?

How long did you prepare in advance, behind the scenes?

After doing all that, Lilia planned to leave again...

......

Our relationship has always been a mess...

I don't really enjoy being around her, and she knows I don't like her either, so even though we live under the same roof, we always avoid each other...

It must be really awkward for the two of us to live together, right?

but......

Even though things are so awkward between us, she is still trying her best to take good care of me and Aisha.

We always eat at different times, and sometimes we even cook our own meals.

But all the things I like to eat, and the dishes prepared in advance, were made by her...

And taking care of Aisha is also...

Aisha is still at the age where, regardless of day or night, she eats until she's full, sleeps until she's full, plays until she's tired, and rests when she's tired.

So she herself is busy day and night, and doesn't even get proper rest.

Because she's the one who does all the troublesome things...

hehe......

Previously, I only needed to focus on becoming stronger, but Lilia had many more things to consider...

Unexpectedly, this boomerang has been thrown back at me.

and......

Back then, in the snow, although we said we should just pretend that the old Lilia was dead, the king and she have always been affected by the past.

Is that enough?

She has done a very good job...

Whether it's in the visible or the invisible, she has done a very good job...

"Lilia..."

"Hmm? Is there anything else you need?"

"I already said it, no need..."

Do not......

It's nothing...

There's too much food here, sit down and eat with me...

Lilia listened to my command and sat down opposite me, quietly eating her meal with me.

The atmosphere was still strange, even Aisha found it odd...

Little Aisha released the busty Rudy and the cool guy Sylphie, quieted down, and looked at me and Lilia with puzzled eyes...

"Thank you... Lilia..."

"Um?

It should be... thank you, young master...

"No...it's you who's worked so hard..."

"..."

Damn, the atmosphere is getting even weirder...

"Anyway... thank you."

"But......"

"You've done...very well..."

"..."

The only person you need to compare yourself to is your past self... To become better, you simply compare yourself to your present self...

Do not......

Feel sorry......

He said some nonsensical things...

What I mean is...

What's past is past, and that's what matters most.

and......

We can't be so awkward anymore.

Look, we were just having a family meal together, and it scared little Aisha so much. That's so strange..."

"Family...?"

"Hmm. Probably... right? But don't expect me to marry you..."

"You're really joking. How could I possibly dare to hope for that..."

"Okay, that's good..."

After a simple joke, the atmosphere finally relaxed. Only little Aisha was still looking at us with a blank expression, wondering what she was thinking with her little head.

"Little Aisha, don't overthink it, just be a little silly."

As he spoke, the Shadow King smeared some cream on his hand and put it on Little Aisha's face.

Little Aisha used her little hands to scrape the cream off her face and then put her fingers in her mouth and sucked on them.

"Gurgle~"

"Hmph, that's it, just be a little stupid."

That way, this happy lie can last a little longer...

As for that damn figurine...

......

Please look forward to the next episode—"No Regrets for Killing My Brother!!!"