Jobless Reincarnation: The King with a Mental Problem

On her birthday, Hilfi received an outrageous number of gifts.

Because most of the children also voluntarily offered sacrifices to the Elf King.

Some were brought by their parents who brought their children to give gifts.

I even felt sorry when I heard that Hilfi was leaving.

When did Silphie's status in the village become so high?

It was just setting some rules for the unruly kids, and while educating them on morality, I also taught them a few words and math problems.

Is it really necessary to be so grateful?

Wang was completely baffled.

But Hilfi was very supportive of me, saying it was all thanks to me.

I have no right to claim this credit.

Unlike us two brothers, Hilfi is the real genius.

In the past few years, Hilfi has learned magic, literacy, arithmetic, and the king's moral education.

They also have to spend time managing troublesome people, and they can even find time to have fun with us.

He even refined a group of demonic orbs into the Ruyi Spirit Pearl...

My God...

This child has the makings of an emperor!

To my shame, Silphie's birthday is actually a month earlier than Rudy's.

Hilfi had been calling him "Second Brother" for so long, but she really had gotten it wrong...

Now, not only in terms of age, but also in terms of achievements, Rudy can only be considered a junior.

I never thought about comparing birthdays before, and you can't blame me and Rudy for having preconceived notions; it's mainly because the stereotype of Sylphie being a younger sister is too strong.

Now, Silphie has rightfully reclaimed her rightful place.

After thinking for a long time, Wang finally understood why the other parents were so grateful to Xilufei.

Because of those naughty kids!

If a naughty child gets a beating, he'll become sensible. When the child becomes sensible, the parents are happy, and when the parents are happy, they cry.

...Damn it, it's that old man Roltz who's crying...

...She cried as she spoke her heart.

When he cried, Sylphie cried too.

Then this caused Senis and Loki, who had come along, to also have red eyes.

Pooh!

unlucky!

My idiot brother nudged me with his elbow from the side.

"Bro, do you think we should try to get our eyes wet too? Otherwise, we'll seem so out of place..."

Rudy asked a question, but he had already started spitting and wiping his eyes.

"Forget it, I don't like this scene."

But despite saying that, Roltz had no intention of letting me off so easily, and instead took the initiative to come closer to me.

He tried to raise his hand, but then lowered it again.

He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

I sat in the chair and stared at him for a while.

I, the king, am the first to lose my temper.

"Just say thank you."

"......Thanks."

"Yes, you're welcome."

He turned away awkwardly.

I can actually understand.

He doesn't know who his stepfather is, was abandoned by his mother, lost his wife after marriage, became a single father, and his child is an unfortunate cuckold...

I can't even breathe just imagining it...

It seems the character in the original story died without even showing his face; that's really tragic...

Having experienced this kind of life, why can he always put on such a nice guy act?

Perhaps it was due to his education, or perhaps he was just a gentle person by nature; he put on a mask of kindness and ingratiation.

That mask represents him hiding his misfortunes.

Maturity isn't real maturity; it's just an act.

One's own behavior, performance, and emotions are all playing the role of that ideal mask.

But this mask is not omnipotent.

His suppressed emotions broke through the original design of the mask, which is why he was at a loss and so awkward.

He must have felt very sad and guilty when Silphi was bullied, because he is her father.

Now, Silphi is being worshipped by all the children in the village and is being given gifts by their parents.

He must be happier than anyone else to see his child being recognized, because he is a father.

I think I can understand.

But don't even think about dragging me into your tears.

After a brief response, Wang sat down in his seat and began to eat heartily.

By the time they've finished crying, I'll be almost full.

The witch sitting next to me glanced at me sideways.

......

"Hmm? Why is the witch looking at me with such disrespect?"

It's not like we just met today.

Just as she was thinking this, Luo Qixi gently kicked her leg under the table.

"Can't you just play along and act like a child?"

But I'm just not good at this kind of thing.

"I am the King of Shadows. This is the persona I should have."

"Sigh...then try to act happier."

I'm quite happy...

"The king rejoices in Silphie's growth!"

The witch kicked me again.

Is it because it's not obvious enough?

"The king's face only shows a smile and maniacal laughter. In this kind of situation, a smile is enough; maniacal laughter will make you look like a lunatic."

The witch chuckled helplessly twice.

Rudy also came over and asked.

"How happy are you, brother?"

"My adorable little sister's growth has even exceeded expectations. Whenever I think about this, I'm sure I'll smile even in my dreams."

"Thank you, brother!"

Huh? When did Sylphie get here?

"It's all thanks to your own hard work; I merely offered my opinions."

"Thank you anyway, brother!"

Does he want a gift? Didn't we agree that the cloak would be his gift?

No, that was just my assumption. Loki's little magic wand was an early birthday present.

My cloak was said to be a gift to the Elf King for the fruits of his labor.

Since that's the case, let's give her "The Book of Truth: Wind" ahead of time.

"Great! Very energetic!"

Now that you have proven your abilities, I will naturally reward you!

This is the wisdom I have found in the deepest abyss!

A taboo within a taboo!

Thus, I entrusted it to the Elf King, whom I trusted most.

Draw strength from it! Then use your kindness and courage to help those who are suffering!

"Yes, ma'am! I'll try my best to become as good as my older brother!"

It's a bit intimidating to hear such a challenging declaration from a true genius...

The pressure is getting a bit too much...

After receiving the book, Hilfi went to ask Rudy for a gift.

Rudy gave him a complete set of dolls featuring the three Buena brothers and the witch.

[Before departure]

The birthday has passed, and all the miscellaneous things have been prepared.

Even the weather was perfect for traveling.

A large crowd was seeing them off; the procession was even grander than when I was born...

Little Hilfi was both excited and reluctant to leave.

The witch is not so easy to guess.

I don't know whether you'll feel relieved or miss me after leaving me.

I still need to give you a few more words of advice.

"Don't be reckless when you encounter danger."

"Um."

"Just pretend to be a crybaby for now."

"Um?"

"When the witch appears, she hides behind the scenes, waiting for her opportunity."

"Um......"

"If you find an opportunity, don't hesitate; launch a sneak attack and kill the bad guys."

"...Big brother, you're so naughty."

"Remember to eat more meat, eggs, and dairy products, exercise more, and..."

Wang haphazardly imparted his life experiences, and Hilfi became a nodding machine.

"Alright." Luo Qixi flicked the king's forehead. "Stop nagging. This witch will take good care of your good little sister."

Gee...

How did I, the king, become like an old woman?

"Sigh... In any case, parting is for a better reunion. When we meet again, let's share our stories."

After saying goodbye to Hilfi, she looked at Loki.

The king and the witch have spent enough time together, but they must eventually part ways.

Loki is not a child; she is a reliable witch.

A thousand words can be summed up in one sentence.

"Witch, I entrust my precious little sister to you."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Next, I need to focus all my efforts on becoming stronger.

"Wait a moment."

The king was stopped by the witch, and then forcefully turned around by two hands.

The witch placed her hands on my shoulders and looked down at me.

"When we part, let's say goodbye so we can meet again."

"......goodbye."

"Hmm." The witch suddenly bent down and kissed the king's forehead. "Goodbye."

When I came to my senses, I had no idea how much time had passed.

So long that everyone had said goodbye, so long that they could no longer be seen.

[Luo Qixi's Perspective]

Is it because I've been beating up Xiao Fu lately that he hates me?

Their farewell to me was so perfunctory...

I just...

Never mind, let me say goodbye to him properly.

[Nighttime - Trevor's Bedroom]

"What are you doing, you little brat?"

"You must be exhausted after watching your brother practice swordsmanship all afternoon, right? I've brought you some bathwater."

"..."

Could the reason be any more lame? Is my magic just for show?

Ugh......

I'm too exhausted to even complain.

"Get to the point."

After saying that, Rudy stopped filling the bath and knelt down in front of me.

"Brother, teach me how to date. I feel like Dad's starting to suspect I'm not his biological son..."

[Currently Available Information: Persona]

Everyone has multiple masks; for example, they are parents to their children, teachers to their students, friends to their classmates, and leaders to their subordinates.

Everyone wears a different mask when facing different situations.

Masks can cushion external impacts and help people adapt to their environment.

At the same time, it protects the more vulnerable and authentic parts of our hearts from being easily hurt.

Of course, some people choose to wear only one mask in all situations.

For example, some teachers want to discipline everyone around them, and some leaders treat their family members as subordinates. In such cases, they completely equate themselves with a mask because the mask makes them feel proud, and they forget the real person behind the mask.

Then when this mask can no longer handle all the problems, or when there is a situation where the mask is forcibly removed, people will suddenly feel overwhelmed and emotionally affected.