Jobless Reincarnation: The King with a Mental Problem

[One day later, on the plane bound for the continent of Becallit]

"Hakimi has many north-south roads~~~"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

!!!

As I sat on the plane with the witch, both wearing sunglasses and gazing at the blue sky outside the window, I couldn't help but feel a sudden urge to burst into song.

What comes to mind is the song "Blue Lotus," which perfectly reflects my current state of mind.

Unfortunately, I can't remember the lyrics...

So we used Hakimi beans from both the north and south of the country as a substitute...

So engrossed in the moment, he accidentally started singing...

"N-nothing...it's...it's just...it's just the wisdom of shadows from another world."

"Oh, so it's another relapse..."

"Sigh...witch, why are you so smart...?"

"I'm sorry, this witch isn't actually that smart."

As she spoke, the witch put her hands behind her head, turned her head to the side, and almost lifted her legs up as well.

Is it because of what happened last night that you're still angry with me?

But......

The witch wearing sunglasses looks pretty cool in this pose.

"Don't be angry."

"╭(╯^╰)╮Hmph~"

Ugh......

Just as I expected...

I told you last night that it would be very harsh, and although the witch wasn't angry at the time, it seems she was still somewhat upset.

Fortunately, she wasn't really angry, because this morning, when we secretly boarded the plane together and ran away, she was actually quite happy.

He's probably thinking about something right now...

Fortunately, I didn't have to keep guessing what she was thinking; she just asked the question.

"I don't quite understand what you meant by 'creating an environment' yesterday. Although I understand that you mean to create a better social environment, how exactly do I do that?"

I never imagined you were thinking about something so complicated.

"Actually, I'm not very confident either; I only have a general idea."

"Tell me about it first."

"The general idea is simply to start by establishing a small-scale experimental zone, artificially manipulating the information and social environment of a region, and then observing the people who have been transformed by this new social environment."

Once the environmental factors that influenced them are analyzed and a feasible methodology is found, the experimental area can be expanded according to specific needs.

"That sounds really scary..."

"Yes, but it's better than starting a world war, isn't it? The [S3 Project] isn't World War III, but rather my [Selection for Societal Sanity] experiment to secretly rule the world."

"Wow...that's amazing...but..."

"But what?"

"This can only ensure the overall stability of the social environment, allowing most people to live in peace."

But there must be some exceptions, right? And what if these people are very powerful, like you, and then the social environment is changed by them?

Moreover, while you are still alive, this plan may continue to operate, but how can you guarantee that your successor will not deviate from your path?

"Wow~~~ I never imagined you, witch, had such grand ambitions. I haven't even ruled the whole world yet, and you're already thinking about how to govern it."

"Don't joke around with me..."

"Actually, I have a general idea about this, but this time the subject of the experiment has changed from the entire social environment to a specific individual."

"Are you... are you trying to manipulate someone?"

"That's right, to completely control a person."

"That's so mean!"

"So, the initial test subject should ideally be a scumbag, that way there won't be much guilt, right?"

"Um...you're right. If your plan succeeds, that would be another kind of life-saving grace..."

"That's right, but this test subject needs to be somewhat intelligent, but not too intelligent, and also good at escaping."

"Huh? Why is that?"

"Because we can't create a perfect environment for him. Since it's an artificially created event, there will definitely be flaws. And most importantly, I don't know why, although I can make a lot of plans, all sorts of unexpected situations always occur when they are executed."

"So we need people who can run like pigs following a carrot pole."

"Yes, witch, your metaphors are far superior to mine. And we also need to artificially manipulate this pig's environment, making him experience all sorts of hardships, using extreme environments to push him to his limits. At the same time, we can arrange for someone to give him some help, and secretly share some ideas and theories with him during this process, so as to observe his future changes, reshape his [self], and see how far this person can grow."

"If it succeeds..."

"If we can successfully carry out, control, and resolve all the problems we encounter, then we can apply it to anything, including creating heroes, leaders, and world-ruling kings."

"What a terrifying plan..."

"I am now the officially certified Shadow Demon King by the Demon Emperor, and so are you. You are now the true 'Witch Who Explores Forbidden Things'."

"Please, please stop talking..."

The Demon King and the Witch...

That's so cool...

They're just like Lelouch and C.C.

The witch beside her sighed wearily.

"Sigh... Why did it turn out like this... When we first met as children, I thought you were joking."

The more the witch spoke, the more she turned her face to one side.

"Huh? You're blushing?"

The witch responded by flicking the king's forehead...

"What's there to be shy about? You're Rosie, the little girl who ran away from home, which is the age where you can be silly."

But as I gently comforted her, the witch blushed with embarrassment!

"You bastard, how dare you say that! Running away from home? It's all your fault!!!"

"How can it all be my fault?"

"You dragged me into doing that shameful thing in front of my parents that day! And that guy Atofi even went out of his way to tell everyone! How am I supposed to go back to my hometown now???"

"Ew~~~"

Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps...

"When you were little, you said things like, 'Maybe I won't have the courage to do these things when I grow up,' and I actually believed your nonsense! Just thinking about how my storybooks will turn out makes me want to kill myself..."

"Oh~~~"

Regarding this...

Thinking about it, it's actually pretty cool...

However, there are still some potential problems...

"Oh my god!"

"So, is that why Loki ran away from home?"

"Yes! That's right!!!"

"Okay, then let's write the story like this from now on."

"Huh? What do you mean? Can't I just not write it?"

"Witch, if you don't write it, someone else will. Although I did intend to have a pure love story with you, once someone else writes it first, the interpretation rights will be in their hands. In short, it's best to strike first!!!"

It might turn into a story where the teacher, being an elder, raises a child from a young age. That would be too outrageous. What if it corrupts the children?

I take education very seriously.

So witch, you'd better start preparing to write your autobiography right now, titled "The Forbidden Witch's Journey into the Abyss."