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By the way,

have you heard the story behind Ruijerd's spear?

Oh, yes. A real tearjerker, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

I wish we could do something for him.

I recently started work on my old plan.

I'll write a book on the Superd and spread the plain truth about their past.

But I wasn't sure how to present it.

A documentary approach? Diary style?

Maybe I shouldn't go for an epic to start.

How about a cheap pamphlet, say ten pages, packaged with a figure?

What are you working on?

Well, you see, I'd like to write a book of Ruijerd's heroic exploits.

Really?

Is that all you have?

Yeah. I'm just getting started.

W-Would you let me help?

Huh?

Ruijerd told me a lot about his past,

so I think I could write some stories, too.

Really? Thanks.

But don't forget about school, okay?

I won't.

II Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation

Aisha.

If you have something to say, don't hold back.

What do you mean?

Like, if you think I'm spending too much time with Norn and want more attention.

Or if you're struggling with work and want time off.

Hm...

Just one thing, then.

Please pay me!

Please come again!

What do you want those for?

I collected flower seeds on our trip, so now I'd like to grow them.

Is that strange?

Of course not!

In that case, maybe we should get some soil, too.

The earth around here is pretty barren.

I was hoping you would make me some with your magic.

Would you mind?

Of course not!

Thank goodness!

Are you buying those for Sylphie?

Yeah. I try to treat my wife right.

Sylphie's a lucky woman.

Big Brother, spare some of that love for me when you have time.

No way. Dad would punch my lights out.

Aw...

I can't give you a better deal than this.

Just a little lower, please.

My big brother is the Rudeus Greyrat, the famous mage.

Huh?

Even Princess Ariel of the Asura Kingdom respects him.

Greyrat... Princess Ariel... I see.

All right, you have a deal.

Yes!

I could chip in a little if you're short.

No, don't worry. I have just enough!

See?

I don't know if she's got business sense or what, but it's scaring me.

I've been wanting something cute like this.

Wouldn't Lilia buy one for you?

My mother told me no.

She said a maid shouldn't buy furnishings to her own tastes.

Can't I keep it?

Of course you can.

Next, I'll summon something organic from our old world.

Organic?

Yes. Hopefully food.

1. Summon inorganic matter 2. Summon organic matter 3. Summon an organism, e.g. a plant or small animal 4. Summon an organism from this world according to detail conditions

3. Summon an organism, e.g. a plant or small animal 4. Summon an organism from this world according to detailed conditions 5. Finally, experiment with returning the summoned creature to its original location

Um, do you really need the step with the conditions?

Yes. Wouldn't it suck if I landed in a foreign country when I went back?

True.

So, she'll summon things closer and closer to human,

then finish with a return trip straight to Japan.

I'll have to see you-know-who again to study conditional summoning.

That "authority on summoning magic"?

Yes.

Now, not to change the subject, but here's the reward I mentioned.

What is it?

A summoning circle for lamplight spirits.

They follow the caster while emitting bright light.

Of course, they do fade over time.

Not even the Mages' Guild knows this circle.

The person I mentioned invented it.

Huh?

What Japanese guy doesn't go nuts for limited editions?

I'll give you something even better if the next experiment succeeds.

So, please, keep helping me out!

Zanoba finally finished making a figure his own way.

And I guess he gave it to Julie.

Master! Grand Master! Thank you very much!

You're welcome. Keep working hard.

I will!

Man. Zanoba giving away a figure.

Isn't that nice, Julie?

Take good care of it.

After helping Ruijerd bring my sisters here,

Here you are.

Thank you.

Ginger went back to work for Zanoba.

She's even teaching Julie etiquette.

Yes.

Thank you, too, Dame Ginger.

With her help, Julie's made real strides in speaking Human.

She says she rented rooms near the school.

More like a wife who keeps her own place than a knight.

Did you need something?

No. I just wondered why you've pledged your fealty to Zanoba.

Because Prince Zanoba's mother personally entrusted him to my care!

Then and there, I swore to serve him to my dying breath!

Really? What a moving story.

And then?

That's all there is.

I have no subordinates. I traded my last one for the Roxy figurine.

Oh, what a bargain that was!

Can she really stay loyal after he treated her like that?

Well, I guess families come in all stripes.

It transmits mana from outside to counterbalance the mana in her body.

It can't achieve total suppression,

but it can extend her limit by several times.

So, I guess it relieves the symptoms of Elinalise's curse.

But it has two problems.

I see. I suppose the first

is how ugly it looks.

Yes.

But with Zanoba's and Silent's help, I think I can at least make it smaller.

What's the other problem?

This magical implement drains too much mana.

Even mine can only fuel it for an hour, let alone Lise's.

And since that limits us to a few tests per day, I'd like to try with your mana.

I see. You can count on me.

I appreciate it.

Cliff's making slow but steady progress toward his goal, too.

Good for him.

I'd say I've been living well lately.

I work out,

eat breakfast,

then go see everyone at school and ask how their research is going.

I help Norn study,

then go home for some family time.

Every day's pretty much the same, but I'm still moving forward step by step.

The old me never managed to live like this.

I guess this kind of life is what you call real "happiness."

I'm home!

What's wrong? It's still so early.

You see...

Now that the moment's here, I'm getting cold feet.

You have nothing to be afraid of.

Come on, Sylphie, show some courage!

Um, Rudy...

I haven't had a... you-know-what in two months.

And I felt a little off, so I started wondering.

I went with Aisha to see a doctor nearby,

and, well, I'm probably expecting.

Rudy, er, what do you think?

I-Is it okay if I feel?

Huh? Oh, sure. Go ahead.

Big Brother,

aren't you forgetting to tell your wife something?

Thank you, Sylphie.

Huh? Why "thank you"?

Sorry. I just... I don't know. I can't find the words.

You always did want kids, Rudy.

Ahem!

Big Brother,

your wife is in a delicate condition, so for the time being...

We know.

C-Congratulations, Sylphie.

Thank you.

Princess Ariel wrote that you should take at least two years off, ma'am.

Great-Aunt Elinalise volunteered to take over bodyguard duty in the meantime.

I hope Grandma will be okay, with her curse and everything.

She said she'd figure something out, so it shouldn't cause problems.

I informed the rest of your circle, as well.

They all said that they'll call to look in on you.

They did? Thank you, Aisha.

Don't mention it, Big Brother.

Thank you for this meal.

You know, I bet Dad will get a shock when we tell him we're having a baby.

I'd love to see the look on his face!

Yeah. Guys like him spoil their grandkids, so I know he'll be over the moon.

He went gaga when you two were born, too.

I can't wait, Big Brother.

Sylphie and I got married, and we'll have our whole family.

The paradise I dreamed of back in Buena is right around the corner.

"Zenith's rescue difficult."

"Send help."

Hi.

Hey, what's going on?

With what?

That letter. The one from Geese.

He said they're having trouble rescuing Zenith.

Sounds like trouble.

You told me, remember?!

You said I'd regret it if I went to Begaritt!

Did you trick me?!

Trick you? No!

If you go to Begaritt, you'll regret it.

That hasn't changed.

Oh, yeah?

Okay. I see how it is now.

What you're trying to say is, I'll regret going to Begaritt,

but I'll regret not going, too. Right?

No, nothing like that.

I mean, did you regret it until yesterday?

You made lots of friends.

You met all sorts of people and did some growing yourself.

You cured your condition.

You made up with your sister.

And...

you even got married and fathered a kid.

Sure, it hasn't been bad. Not bad at all.

But still! You told me!

You said I shouldn't go to Begaritt!

You tricked me!

Whoa, there. I didn't trick you.

In fact, I'll give you the same advice.

Steer clear of the Begaritt continent. You'll regret going there.

But come on! My family's in trouble!

At least give me a reason!

My lips are sealed.

Damn it!

I forgot what an asshole you are.

What a thing to say.

Doesn't my advice always come in handy?

That doesn't mean you're not tricking me!

Come on. At least... At least tell me something!

What am I gonna regret?!

How am I even supposed to weigh my options like this?!

Most people can't, you know?

You're a greedy guy.

Who cares if I'm greedy?! I don't want any regrets!

Just think. It should be obvious.

You've spent a year and a half in school.

Your sisters took a year to reach you.

You would have missed them for sure, right?

No, my sisters only came here after they got my letter.

If I'd never sent it, they would have stayed in Millis or the port town.

Nope. Paul would have sent them to Asura if you never wrote.

Lilia has family there.

Really? When you put it that way, I guess he would have.

It's the same way now.

What will happen to Sylphie and the baby if you leave on a journey?

You'd need to travel to Begaritt and back.

Would you leave your wife alone that whole time?

So, I'll end up with regrets whatever I do?

Right. You can't dodge regrets no matter how hard you try.

If you go to Begaritt, you'll miss out on a great opportunity.

So, I suggest you stay.

Well, if you're that adamant, I guess I would regret it.

Fine.

Really?

Would you like some advice, then?

Sure. I'll hear you out.

Ahem.

Rudeus, await the next mating season.

When it comes, Linia and Pursena will challenge you.

Have relations with one of them.

Do that, and you will gain even greater happiness.

H-Hang on! ...ness.

You want me to cheat right away?!

I made up my mind to stay true to Sylphie!

And anyway, it's not like that between me and them!

Are you okay, Rudy?

You were tossing and turning.

Yeah.

Linia and Pursena aside, the Man-God has a point.

No matter how hard I think, I can never be absolutely certain.

I can only say one thing for sure: it takes at least a year to reach Begaritt.

It's that letter, isn't it?

Listen, Rudy...

You shouldn't worry too much about me.

That letter has your sisters worried, too.

I won't go.

I'll stay with you, Sylphie.

"Send help." Something must have gone wrong.

But the letter came from Geese, not Paul.

He might have sent it on his own, before he met up with Paul's group.

They might've rescued Zenith already. If I go, I could miss them on the road.

But wait...

You're right. You should stay here.

Don't tell me you're going, Elinalise?

Let me do something for my granddaughter's family.

What about Cliff?

I'll break up with him. What else can I do?

He'll wait for you if you explain.

Cliff has the makings of a future pope.

I don't want to hold him back.

His love for me was a youthful indiscretion.

Leaving it at that will be the best thing for him.

Is that so?

I have no doubt you'll sort things out in no time, Master.

I'll wait here and continue my research, praying for your speedy return.

I thought you'd try to either stop me or join me.

If you'd like my help, Master, I won't refuse.

But being unused to travel, I expect I'd slow you down.

Besides,

I could hardly take Julie on such a long trek.

Zanoba, do you think I should go?

That's for you to decide, Master.

But let me offer one piece of advice.

Children still grow when their father isn't watching them.

If you feel uneasy, I suggest you go.

I promise to defend your wife while you are gone.

Although, of course, I would rather never leave your side.

Thanks, Zanoba.

Sylphie won't be alone. My sisters are here with her.

She'll do just fine without me.

But I'm still the pillar of this family.

As a husband and a father, I have a duty to stand by my family.

I can't just leave them.

Where are you going?

Norn?

A-Are you okay?

I thought, if you won't go, I will.

Norn, you'd never make it.

But, Big Brother... Mom and Dad are in trouble.

Why...

Why aren't you going to help them?!

You're really strong! You can travel!

So why?!

Why?!

She's right. I can do it.

I'm not like Norn. She can't go, no matter how badly she wants to.

I...

I...

Norn.

I'll go.

Will you watch the house for me?

Yes.

Don't fight with Aisha, and help Sylphie.

Okay!

Good. That's the spirit.

I'm counting on you, Big Brother.

I...

I'm going to save our family.

Episode 18 Turning Point 3

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