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Will my past self believe what I, his future self, tells him? If only my mind goes back, how should I face Sylphie and Roxy? I want to see them again, to spend more time with them. I want to tell them I'm sorry. But I can't bear the thought of who I am now taking over the me from those happy days. Should I perform more experiments? Something tells me I shouldn't. I don't know what a time paradox might do. Suppose I did go a few days into the past. It's possible only my consciousness will go back, leaving my memories behind in this world.

I would be trapped living in a pointless loop forever, not even able to die. If I'm going to risk it, I'd rather at least see Sylphie and Roxy again, even just— No, forget it. No more agonizing over unknowns. I've got nothing left anyway. I failed to accomplish anything. I was a waste of skin. So what if I fail and that has consequences? What do I care? Let it happen. But if I pull it off, I might be able to get one over on the Man-God.

R-Rudy.

What's wrong? Are you all right?

R-Rudy?

I knew it. You're not all right.

I'll always be here to comfort you.

Sylphie has such a big heart, and my future self still betrays her.

Sylphie, I'm sorry.

When I'm in a really bad place, I might end up saying nasty things to you.

What brought this on?

But please, don't go away.

If that happens, I might be cold to you back and turn it into a fight.

But we can always make up, can't we?

Of course we can.

Yeah. We can always make up.

III

Mushoku Tensei

Jobless Reincarnation

Roxy, have you been feeling different at all lately?

I'm in perfect health. Why?

Oh, I was just thinking how much I want you to live a long life.

Considering our peoples' lifespans, I'll probably outlive you.

So, you'd better live to a ripe old age for me, Rudy.

Of course.

They're both still alive.

I've got to avoid the way things went in that diary, whatever it takes.

I just remembered something I've got to take care of in my room.

Okay. Good luck with whatever it is.

Don't you think Rudy's acting odd today?

Yes.

He usually tries to keep his pain to himself, though.

We'd better not pry, but let's be ready to help when he needs us.

Okay. I'm with you.

Diary

Rudeus Greyrat

I have three things to do:

Ask Nanahoshi for help,

distrust the Man-God without opposing him,

and write to Eris.

I guess I'll start by writing.

To my first, who I loved,

and who left me out of the blue.

To someone I've got complicated feelings about.

I'll send this letter once I've talked it over with Sylphie and Roxy.

Big Brother!

Food's ready!

Coming!

Let's eat together!

You've got sauce on your face.

Thanks.

Apparently Aisha will stick with me no matter how low I sink.

Aisha, have you been wanting anything?

Huh? Where'd that come from?

Don't tell me you're out to bribe me to get at Sylphie's and Roxy's underwear.

Yeah, yeah. Let's go eat.

Fine.

Everything tastes extra good today.

Oh, Norn.

Yes?

How's school?

My studies and swordplay need work, but I'm doing my best with the council.

Is that so?

Let me know if you have any trouble.

I will.

Master Rudeus, was the meal not to your taste?

Actually, it was even better than usual.

I'm flattered you'd say so.

Aisha made an extra effort this morning to lift your spirits.

I need to hold it together for this kind family, if nothing else.

Sylphie. Roxy. Thank you both for being here.

Um... Roxy, has anything been bothering you lately?

One thing has been on my mind,

but I'd like to make sure before I say anything.

I'm looking forward to hearing it.

Sylphie, has anything been bothering you lately?

Nope. Unless you count my husband keeping secrets.

R-Right. I'm sorry.

That's what I asked you both here to talk about.

The other day, I met, well, sort of a blessed child who can tell the future.

They told me someone has it in for our family.

May I ask why?

I don't know.

But in the worst case, people will die.

Is this report credible?

Yeah. Maybe you're jumping at shadows.

Actually, it rings some bells, so I'm pretty certain.

Oh.

All right. I'll believe you.

But you're going to go somewhere dangerous again, aren't you?

It might work out that way.

I wouldn't be too happy with that.

I understand.

I'll keep our family safe while you're away.

You're fine with this, Roxy?

Rudy would take something

happening to the family worse than if it happened to him.

Still...

Of course, I'm not going to stand by while he goes into danger, either.

If we decide it's too dangerous, we can always come to the rescue then.

I guess so.

Okay. I'm on board.

I don't want Rudy to have to worry while he does whatever it is.

Do what you think you have to without looking back over your shoulder.

Thank you so much.

Now, there is one other thing.

I'm not sure how to explain this one.

Is it a serious problem?

I'm not certain,

but I might end up with one more wife.

Who? Nanahoshi?

No, not Nanahoshi.

Her name is Eris.

Eris...

Wasn't she the reason you ended up unwell?

Well... yes.

And you still love her?

I love you more now.

So, she's trying to patch things up after she ditched you?

Well, it sounds like I jumped to conclusions about the ditching part.

But you were miserable before we got married.

You seemed rougher and more violent than you are now.

I don't want you to feel that way again.

Thank you.

I felt the same until recently.

But that's all the more reason why I want to confront Eris.

Apparently she's been training for my sake all this time.

If I shut her out in spite of that, I worry I'll make her feel like I did.

Rudy...

Okay. I get how awful it would be to get rejected after a lot of hard work.

I worked hard to keep up with you myself, back in Buena.

Still, how do we know she really has been training for you?

You are against it, then?

I'm not against it. I'm just worried.

What if you end up hurt again?

Um...

Why don't we wait to meet Eris before we make up our minds?

I'm sure there's a lot you won't know until you see her again, too, Rudy.

You have a point.

And remember what you said before, Sylphie?

"You'd better bring her to us."

True.

I haven't even met her yet.

I figured Eris must be awful, but maybe I was wrong about her, too.

Especially if she's loved you all this time, just like I have.

Yes. I bet you're right about that.

In that case, bring Eris to meet us.

We'll talk to her, and if she can't convince Sylphie,

I'll be against it, too.

All right.

Thanks, Roxy.

It's nothing. Your feelings should come first.

Sorry, Sylphie.

Don't be. Thank you for talking to us first.

I'll meet her and make up my mind.

Then I'll tell you how I feel.

Night.

Good night.

Night, Sylphie, Roxy.

You sure rained on my parade.

I mean, coming from the future? How is that fair?

And just when it looked like everything was going to work out, too.

Since you're in such a bad mood,

I'm guessing the old man was telling the truth?

Well now. I don't know about that.

Future you seems to have gotten the wrong idea about a lot of things.

Listen, like future me said, I'm not gonna try to fight you.

So, would you please leave my family alone?

You're being awfully mature about this.

Well, you haven't done anything to me yet.

I'm hoping we can get along.

Would you believe me if I told you my goal was world peace?

Really? That's great.

"Love and peace" is my motto.

Glad to hear it.

You know the Dragon God? Orsted?

He's out to destroy this world in the end.

He is?

This world will fall apart and crumble to nothing if I die.

So, Orsted is out for my blood.

Then go after him, not me.

That was the plan.

Until you showed up.

What'd I do?

Orsted's strong, but he's alone.

His curse makes sure of that.

And as long as he's alone, he can never beat me.

But it seems like his curse doesn't work on you and your descendants.

In the future, Orsted and your descendants will team up to take me down.

I see.

So, that's why you went after Roxy when she got pregnant?

But if that's the case, why not go after me sooner?

I tried, of course.

But your destiny is tough as all hell.

What do you mean, "destiny"?

How should I put this?

I can see big paths the future could take, and can alter them, to a cerain extent.

But I can't make people with powerful destinies do what I want.

Is that really how it works?

Your wives and descendants have real strong destinies, too.

But there's a time when women's destinies become uncertain.

You mean...

Yup. When they're carrying a child.

I thought I had the perfect plan.

I steered you, one nudge at a time,

to cause the biggest possible effect when you were all at your weakest.

But don't think I'm giving up.

I don't want to die any more than you do.

Well, I get that.

But isn't there another way?

I'm ready to do anything if it'll save my family.

Did you just say "anything"?

Y-Yeah.

In that case,

kill Orsted.

Rudy...

Rudy, that hurts.

Rudy! Rudy!

That hurts, Rudy!

S-Sorry.

Are you all right?

Did I dream that?

No. It was no dream.

I know that was the Man-God.

What is it, Rudy? Are you okay?

Rudy?

It turns out I kind of... have to kill someone.

Rudy, what do you mean by that?

Sorry.

I'll kill Orsted.

I'll kill him and save my family's lives.

Even if I die, too, and leave them in mourning.

Hey, are you really sure my hair doesn't look weird?

Why fuss with it now? It'll get messed up on the way to Sharia anyway.

Right.

By the way, I heard some rumors about your boyfriend.

What rumors?!

That he conquered a legendary labyrinth, beat an Immortal Demon King,

and gave one of the Seven Great Powers a run for his money.

That's my Rudeus! I'd expect nothing less!

I also heard he likes small-breasted girls.

I'll be fine.

And that he's a womanizer who's never with the same girl twice.

Listen, Eris,

don't you think there's a chance

he's forgotten about you?

They're only rumors.

Eris.

Sorry I'm late.

Dear me. Only Nina's here to see you off?

Where has young Gal got to?

Master, the Sword God cannot hold his liquor.

You're both going back to Asura?

Yes.

I'll miss you.

If you're ever in Asura, call on me.

I'll show you around the city.

No, thanks. City folk would just laugh at a country girl like me.

If anyone laughs at us, we'll just cut them down where they stand.

That doesn't sound like a joke when you say it.

No, it does not. At least confine yourself to punches.

Right!

That's not what I mean!

Well then, shall we be on our way?

I understand!

Eris!

You've got a letter from someone called Rudeus!

Rudeus!

S-So, what does it say?

Be quiet!

There's a bunch of characters I never learned!

Nina, you read it!

Huh? I can't read.

Please, keep calm.

I'll read it.

Please.

"Dear Eris, it's been so long since I last saw you."

"This is Rudeus Greyrat."

"Do you still remember our first night together?"

"I swore then to remain true to you as long as I lived."

"But when I woke in the morning, you were not beside me."

"The loss and despondency I felt then spawned a deep darkness within me."

I... I left a note.

"Yet I am writing to you"

"because I've been told that your heart has always been set on me."

"I had felt certain that you had abandoned me."

"If your feelings have not changed, I am prepared to accept them."

"But as I have two wives at present, you would be my third."

"If you cannot bring yourself to forgive me,"

"I am prepared to accept your fist."

"Even if we cannot become family, I hope to renew our friendship."

"Yours in haste."

Despicable!

What does he take women for?!

It seemed pretty considerate to me.

Considerate?! He didn't even say he loved her!

Eris has to take some of the blame for ditching him.

I'm sure he's only interested in Eris for her body!

If that's it, he's got a death wish.

Eris, you should forget about Sharia and come to Asura with us!

Hey, there's another page.

Oh?

Let me see...

"P.S."

"I am about to challenge Dragon God Orsted to battle."

"I don't know if I can beat him."

"I hope to continue our correspondence if I make it home alive."

We'd better hurry or we'll be late.

Let's go, Ghislaine!

Take care!

I'm on my way,

Rudeus!

Episode 14 Resolve

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