Jobless Reincarnation: The King with a Mental Problem

Wang stood under a big tree at the village entrance, his back to the morning light, facing his family who had come to see him off.

"I have no intention of never returning, much less of coming back empty-handed."

The king's gaze swept over everyone—Senes with slightly red eyes, Paul with his arms crossed trying to appear calm, and Rudy and Hilfi standing side by side.

"I will traverse the mountains, hunt dragons, and return with boundless wealth and glory."

He took a deep breath and raised his voice a few decibels.

"So—wait for my good news!"

Senis was the first to come up, squatted down, straightened my collar, and tightened the straps of my bag. Her hands were trembling slightly, but she didn't cry.

"Remember to write," she said.

"Um."

"Run if you encounter danger."

"Um..."

Don't be reckless.

"Um......"

"And..." She hesitated for a moment, then took out a neatly folded piece of cloth from her pocket, "I baked some cookies to eat on the way. After I finish them, I'll write back and bake more."

I took the bag of cookies and stuffed it into the safest spot in my bag.

"……Thanks."

Senis finally couldn't resist and kissed me on the forehead, then quickly stepped aside and covered her mouth with the back of her hand.

Paul walked over and looked down at me.

We stared at each other for three seconds.

"Don't die," he said.

"Um."

"The outside world is different from the adventure stories you usually read—if you die, you die, there's no resurrection magic."

"I know."

"..."

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just reached out and ruffled my hair hard.

"Get lost. Before I change my mind."

Rudy and Silphie stood side by side, neither of them speaking first.

Finally, Rudy broke the silence.

"Where... is the Shadow Breath notebook?"

"Ask Silphie."

"Am I not your dearest younger brother?"

"It should be."

Rudy nodded and took half a step back.

Hilfi stepped forward, clutching a small rag doll in her hand—the stitches were crooked, the stuffing was uneven, and one ear was longer than the other.

"This is something I made... a little figurine of the Elf King." She shoved the doll into my hands, her voice trailing off. "It's not very pretty... but... but it can keep you company..."

I looked down at the ugly rag doll in my hand.

"Thanks."

Hilfi blinked, not understanding, but still nodded vigorously.

Then she turned and ran back to Senis, burying her face in her skirt and shrugging her shoulders.

I packed my bags and took one last look at the village where I had lived for six years.

Wheat fields, big trees, stables, the study that was bombed and then repaired—everything seemed the same as always, yet also different.

"Let's go," I said to the blue-haired witch beside me.

Luo Qixi nodded.

We walked out of the village entrance side by side.

The morning light behind us stretched our shadows very long.

While riding the bus from her village to town, after traveling about a mile, Luo Qixi seemed to suddenly remember something.

"That... brat."

"Um?"

"Although I do intend to leave, actually... I haven't decided where I'm going yet."

The king stopped in his tracks.

"...Huh?"

"I was planning to leave in the fall," her voice trailed off, "but then you suddenly... and somehow ended up here..."

"It's really too hot to go out in the summer," I said expressionlessly. "Should we go back and wait until autumn?"

"No, no, no, no, no!" she waved her hands frantically. "This is too embarrassing!"

I sighed.

"Perfect timing, I've already made plans in advance."

"You..." Luo Qixi cast a suspicious glance at him, "What exactly are you planning?"

"Don't stare at me like that. Head west to the ocean. I have a spell that I need to test at sea."

"Testing magic?" Her eyes widened. "Why are you only telling me now? What kind of magic was it?"

"This is my true purpose." I walked with my hands behind my back, gazing into the distance. "If successful, it might be divine magic. Because it is extremely dangerous, it can only be tested at sea."

"At sea? And related to water?"

"No." I shook my head. "The effect should be a violent explosion—the kind that can destroy a city."

"You're bluffing, aren't you?" She narrowed her eyes. "You're definitely bluffing, aren't you?"

"It hasn't been actually tested," I said without changing my expression. "Therefore, I cannot guarantee it."

Luo Qixi stared at me for a long time, trying to find any trace of a joke on my expressionless face.

did not find.

"...Could you explain the basic principle?"

Wang hesitated for a moment, slowed his pace, and organized his thoughts.

"I believe that all things in the world are composed of invisible 'particles'. I call them 'world dust'."

I stopped and picked up a small pebble from the ground, holding it in my palm.

"These dust particles sleep peacefully, nestled together, forming everything you see—rocks, water, fire, breeze, and even you and me. They seem solid, but if I, the King, were to sever the bonds between these 'world dusts' with my magic—"

I gently squeezed it. The pebble didn't budge.

"Of course, this is just a hypothetical scenario. But if it were truly possible to shatter a world of dust, the 'creation power' that was originally bound within it would be released."

"The power of creation?"

"Yes. That's the power left over from when the gods created the world, dormant deep within all matter. Normally, it's invisible, intangible, and even imperceptible. But once awakened..."

"Then... what will happen?"

"The power of creation may reverse, transforming from the force that builds everything into the force that destroys everything!"

I spread my arms wide, making an explosion gesture.

"A tiny sun will be born." My voice was low, tinged with a mysterious excitement. "Not the fake flames of a fireball spell—but the real, all-consuming 'primordial fire' from the very beginning of the world."

Luo Qixi fell silent.

The wind blows across the grassland, carrying the fragrance of wildflowers.

"...That sounds ridiculous, doesn't it?"

"I never boast," I said, crossing my arms and looking up at the sky. "It's just that this power is too forbidden, and even I haven't fully mastered it yet. So I must go to the end of the sea, to a deserted place, and quietly knock on that forbidden door."

"I don't think it will succeed," she said, hands on her hips. "But what if it does... will it destroy the world?"

"It's just a minimal experiment." I turned my head, a slight smile playing on my lips. "And—if the power gets out of control, just say: The Shadow King died trying to steal the power of the gods!"

Luo Qixi looked at me.

I stared at it for a long, long time, I don't know what I was thinking.

If only I could read minds.

She sighed.

"You're such a worry."

"The path of a king is fraught with thorns." I turned away, leaving my back to you. "Let us go—let us journey with you to the sea at the ends of the earth to seek this forbidden power."

Luo Qixi shook her head, sighed, and then let out a helpless laugh.

"My king, the journey directly to the Sea of ​​the End is too long. Please heed my advice, let's go to the town first, find the mission to escort the caravan, and then go together."

At this moment, the NPC coachman suddenly interrupted.

"You city folks, you speak so eloquently. My grandson, on the other hand, never keeps his mouth shut, he just spouts filthy words all day long."

Wang turned around and glanced at the witch sister.

So, they're trying to research time travel magic again?

No, no! I absolutely mustn't laugh! I have to hold it in!

If you laugh...

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

[Currently Available Information: Fitoa Territory]

The northeastern border of the Kingdom of Asra is an important agricultural region.

It is the hereditary fiefdom of the Boreas family, one of the four guardian noble families.

The administrative structure is divided into the capital city, secondary towns, and grassroots villages.

Grassroots villages are usually the core of agricultural production, and the population is mostly farmers.

The village chief and resident knight were appointed by lower-ranking nobles, who provided only basic order.

Secondary towns are scattered throughout the territory, possess a certain military force, and are responsible for the trade, security, and administration of nearby villages.

The capital of the territory is the fortress city of Roa.

The largest settlement in the territory, the seat of the lord, and the political, military, and economic center of the region.