Jobless Reincarnation: The King with a Mental Problem

[A tavern in Licaris City]

Inside the familiar tavern, the air was thick with the familiar sour smell. This witch lay sprawled on the familiar table, watching the familiar guy.

My face was pressed against the cold tabletop, and I could feel the fine lines of my skin pressing against it.

According to Trevor, this is what is called "EMO".

A familiar person sat across from me, their hands folded on the table, staring at me with an expression that said, "I've been watching you for a while now."

"Feed? Luo Qixi?"

"Hmm? Nokbara? What's wrong?"

"What's wrong with you? You haven't been drinking, yet you've been slumped over the table for so long. Are you... alright?"

"...Of course I have something to do."

"If something's wrong, just say it. How can I help you if you don't tell me?"

"I...I don't know how to bring it up..."

"Fine, I get it." He leaned back, the chair legs creaking. "Anyway, I'm pretty free today, I'll let you think about what to say."

"......Thanks."

I buried my face in my arms again and took a deep breath.

This isn't the time to be emo. I need to pull myself together. Because there's something else waiting for me—Silphie is waiting for me.

[After a short period of time]

I changed my posture, picked up the cup of tea in front of me that had gone cold, took a sip, and then put it down.

"A few months ago... I was with my disciple. It's that little girl with green hair, the one I told you about."

"Um."

"Then... I was enveloped in white light."

When I opened my eyes again, I was suddenly back in the Demon Continent.

I was with her at the time; she was just a ten-year-old child.

I must have been caught in the magical calamity, which is why I was sent back here, but my disciple—I don't know where she is.

I gripped the cup tightly.

"Her family and friends trusted me and entrusted her to me, but I lost her."

What if she encounters danger...

What if she dies...

I... have absolutely no idea what to do right now.

Nokbara was silent for a moment, then scratched the back of his head. "Oh... I see. That's really troublesome."

"Yeah...it's really troublesome..."

"So, what are your plans?"

Yes, there are.

I released the cup and placed my hands on the table.

"The scope of the magical disaster is very large, and many people must be affected."

The Kingdom of Asura will surely have a dedicated organization to search for the missing persons.

So my original plan was to come here first, earn some money, then immediately return to the Central Continent, meet up with some people, and then search for Sylphie together.

"Silphie? Oh, your disciple's name?"

"Um.

But on the other hand... I also want to look around the Demon Continent first. Maybe she's not that far from me?

Moreover, if it takes a long time to return to the Central Continent, she might encounter danger because of that time...

"Isn't this a great plan?" Nokbara leaned back in his chair. "Although I'm rather useless, I can still be of some help here."

"Yes, I know. That's why I came to find you and Blaze... but I didn't expect Blaze to already be..."

"There's nothing we can do about it; that's just how the Demon Continent is." He shrugged, his tone devoid of regret or anger, simply stating a fact.

"That's why I'm scared. I'm her teacher, after all. If something happens to my student because of this... it would be my responsibility..."

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't cry!"

"......Um."

I sniffed and wiped the corner of my eye with the back of my hand.

Now is definitely not the time to cry.

"Sigh... I never thought that little Luo Qixi would grow up and become caring about others."

"Hey... I'll get angry if you say that."

"As long as you can cheer up like before, it's okay to be angry, right?"

"......snort."

"Tell me all the information about your disciples. I'll figure something out."

"......Thanks."

【after a while】

"Are you kidding me?"

"No..."

"You mean, you've become a Water King-level magician? And your disciple, who's not even ten years old, is even more powerful than you...?"

"Hmm... there's nothing I can do about it." I rested my chin on the back of my hand, looking out at the gray sky. "Besides, I've met even more talented people."

Above Sylphie is Rudy, and above Rudy is Trevor.

Sigh... Before I entered the village of Buena, I thought I was the genius.

"Damn, this is outrageous—even more outrageous than the Speyluds I encountered a while ago!"

"The Ssisssisspairud tribe?"

I suddenly straightened my body!

"Uh...that's right!"

Nokbara seemed startled as well, shrinking his horse's neck back.

"It was terrifying! I was almost killed, I'm so lucky to have survived! That guy even kidnapped two kids! He must have been taking them as provisions for the road!"

"Really...really?"

"Of course it's true! I saw it with my own eyes!"

really!

Speyluds really do eat children!

"Hey! Don't be scared, that happened so long ago."

"I...I'm not scared!"

"Hmph! Stubborn as ever. But... in that case, you don't really need to worry too much, right? After all, your disciple is even more powerful than you."

"How could I not be worried?"

"Try to look on the bright side: your disciple is a very capable person, and she has green hair. As long as there's no news of her, that's good news—if she were to die, it would definitely cause a huge commotion."

"...Hmm, that makes sense."

"Then don't worry. Let's eat something first; it's on me today."

"Forget it. I don't want to use the money you swindled from those poor newbies. Besides, I'm rich now!"

"What? Did you snag a rich guy?"

"......Forehead."

That makes sense, doesn't it... Trevor will never be short of money in his life.

"...Really?...Awesome...Well...I'm counting on you to treat me today!"

"......Um."

【after a while】

After a moment of silence, Nokbara, toying with his empty wine glass, suddenly spoke up: "By the way, did you go home to check?"

"..." My hand holding the cup stopped.

"Hey, feed me? Seriously? You haven't been back for all this time, have you?"

"Now... I... no, now is not the time to go home. I... have more important things to do..."

"Oh? You... don't run away like this."

"No way!"

"Hmph! I knew I hit the nail on the head! That's why you're angry!"

"I......"

He was right... I was indeed running away...

Nokbara continued his sermon, oblivious to his own predicament...

but......

I......

I know all these principles...

Of course I know my parents love me very much, and I know they will be heartbroken if I run away from home.

but......

This is better for everyone...

I was an oddity in that village. Everyone else could communicate with each other telepathically, except me...

The village is usually very quiet, except for my home.

I know my parents really love me, because I only realized I was different after I grew up...

Because I can't "speak," my parents have to learn the demon language first, and then teach me...

However, I actually found life in the village very tiring.

Because I have no idea what people are talking about, I always have to rely on their expressions and behaviors to guess what they are thinking.

I know my parents love me, but that love only makes me feel heavy...

I was already an oddball, but I made them oddballs too.

If I hadn't been born, maybe they would have been happier.

This is better for everyone...

That's why I... left when I was able to take care of myself.

Here, in the world outside the village...

We all communicate through language, so I'm no different from everyone else. No, I'm even better than most people.

The headmaster is only a Wind King-level magician, while I am already a Water King-level magician, and I am even younger. Although I was slightly discouraged by a few kids, I am indeed very powerful.

But......

Just thinking about that village...

As long as I go back to that village...

I became my parents' child again, an outsider who couldn't understand or communicate with them.

I know the villagers might not mean me any harm, but that's not a place for me...

I know my parents will be worried if I run away from home.

but.......

"Stop talking... Going back now would only reopen their wounds."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Because so much time has passed, they must not be sad anymore—maybe they have a normal younger brother or sister now, maybe they have forgotten me, maybe they are living a happy life now."

"You! You idiot!"

"I don't want to be talked about like that by you!"

"I've been talking for ages, and you haven't been listening at all?"

"I'm really sad too!"

"So what if you can't read minds? It's your lack of listening skills that's the problem!"

"What do you know?!"

"I know it!"

Seriously! I'm going to have to argue with this guy again!

and......

I'm also trying to find a way to sneak back and take a look...

I've been thinking about this for a while now, but Sylphie... her safety... is more important...

Just as they were about to continue arguing, the tavern door was suddenly pushed open.

A tall woman stood in the doorway, with bluish-purple skin, a single horn on her head, and a giant sword on her waist.

A dozen or so people stood in a row behind her. The entire tavern fell silent.

Then she pointed at me with her big hand!

"Muya! Look! I told you I saw something that looked a lot like that before!"

The Undying Demon King – Artofiratofi Rebek.

"Um...it is indeed very similar. But Lord Artofi, what do you intend to do?"

"Hmph! Is that even a question?! The current Demon King is that bastard Alucard! But that princess is so out of character! Not only is she incredibly rude, but she's also a man! And no hero has come to her rescue!"

Artofi stood with his hands on his hips, his chin held higher than his nose!

"So, Lord Artofi, what exactly are you planning to do?"

"Of course we'll capture her! Make her a princess! Then I'll play the hero and rescue her!"

"But what if Alucard gets angry?"

"The worst that can happen is death! We are the undead! If we don't do it because we're afraid of dying, what's the difference between that and being dead?"

I heard Nokbara gasp.

"Nokbara...you'd better get out of here."

"You...you're making me leave you alone—"

"You have a wife and three children to support. What will happen to them if you die?"

"Why did you hear this so clearly? And you—"

"Don't worry, this witch is very clever. They want to capture me alive, so I'll be fine for now."

Nokbara opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say a word and turned to slip out through the back door.

I stood there, my fingers resting on the hilt of the demon sword, quickly calculating.

A sneak attack with an ice water knife?

But even if you could sever their bodies, they are undead, and they would reconnect once severed.

Freeze them with a frost nova and then escape?

But making enemies will only cause more trouble.

This level of resistance is simply not going to work...

hateful!

But... Alucard?

Is that legendary divine weapon here too?

Judging from their expressions, they seem quite afraid of that guy; perhaps they could seek his help.

So, is surrendering the best option?

"cut......"

"Look! My new princess seems to know what's good for her! Muya, go tie her up!"

Atofi was laughing like a pervert...

"Yes, Lord Artofi."

The veteran named Muya walked up to me. His movements were very gentle, not like he was tying someone up, but more like he was putting a protective cover on a fragile item.

"Please do not resist," he said in a low voice. "Lord Artofi will not harm you, and I will do my best to ensure that you are not hurt."

I looked at him, without struggling. Then he leaned close to my ear...

"I'll take good care of you during this time, okay?"

"Huh? What kind of hint is this?"

"No, no, no! You misunderstand! I hope you can plead with Lord Alucard or Lord Jax on my behalf!"

It seems they are indeed very afraid of Alucard, and he's also been quite troubled by that idiot...

[Some time later, in the old city of Qixilis]

This witch has confirmed it.

Atofi is absolutely insane!

She actually locked this witch in a cage next to the throne, just like in a cliché story! And she even threw this witch a wedding dress at her!

Let this witch pretend to be a princess!

Based on the intelligence gathered, Alucard should also have been transferred here.

Then Alucard beat them up badly.

What Alucard protects is the holy sword Zeus...

But......

Why did I, the witch, hang Trevor's cloak on the throne?

And what's next to the throne... is that a figurine made by Rudy?

Could it be...?

Right at that moment!

The gates of the Demon King's castle have been blown open!

A loud bang shook the entire throne room.

The gate was blasted open by some enormous impact, and fragments flew out, hitting the stone wall and bouncing back.

Then......

What emerged from the sea of ​​fire?!