The comedy aspects of it are much better pronounced in the LN. In it we see his inner thoughts and while he shows outwardly to be this smart, composed guy inward he is still the wagey. He is trying but he can't be this smart, he can't reach those lofty expectations the npcs all put upon him, he IS God to them because he and his friends made them so no wonder they have those high expectations. This twin side of his is what I find hilarious at time, laugh out loud hilarious. The anime doesn't do this as well tbf.