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Congratulations, Mother.

Thank you, Rudy.

Now you won't have to feel lonely anymore.

Way to go, Zenith!

Dear!

Our family is growing. Way to go, Rudy!

Zenith has been worrying that she couldn't have a second child.

So, the Greyrat family was overjoyed at her pregnancy.

My humble apologies. I am pregnant.

"Who's the father?"

No one could bring themselves to ask.

Everyone realized instantly.

S-Sorry! I-It's probably mine.

Pathetic.

No, as an honest man, maybe I should compliment him.

Maybe he couldn't bring himself to lie because he's always lecturing me.

Oh, well. I don't hate that side of him.

This is the worst possible situation, though.

"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"

So...

what will you do?

After assisting you with childbirth, My Lady, I plan to take my leave.

And the child?

I hope to raise it in my hometown.

That's a month's ride south, isn't it?

It is.

You'll be worn out from childbirth. The long journey will be too much for you.

Possibly, but I have nowhere else to turn.

Umm, Zenith, isn't that--

You be quiet!

A whole month. A newborn child and its mother traveling alone.

I don't know how safe it is outside the village,

but I doubt they'd make it in one piece.

Zenith is right. If Lilia collapses, the baby will die with her.

And even if Lilia is strong enough, what about the child?

Can a newborn baby survive a one-month journey?

Not a chance.

I can picture Lilia collapsing in the snow with her baby clear as day.

Zenith seems conflicted, too.

Lilia may be a maid, but we've lived together happily all this time.

I don't want Lilia to die like that either.

When I'm sweaty, she brings a towel.

When I get rained on, she draws a hot bath.

On cold nights, she lays out blankets for me.

When I leave books out, she tidies them up.

And most importantly,

she knows about the holy relic but doesn't tell anyone.

It's time I repaid the favor.

Mother, I'm going to have two little brothers or sisters at once.

So, why is everyone so gloomy?

Because your father and Lilia did something bad.

I see.

But can Lilia say no to Father?

What do you mean?

Father has a hold over Lilia.

--What?!

--Huh?! --What?!

The other night, when I passed Lilia's room on my way to the bathroom,

Father was saying, "Spread your legs if you don't want it to get out."

Rudy! What the hell are you--

You be quiet!

B-But...

Lilia, is that true?

No, absolutely not.

Oh, I see.

You can't openly admit it, of course.

No, I really didn't say anything like...

Paul helped me out with Sylphie, but he dug his own grave this time.

Sorry. I'll repay you for that next time.

Mother, I don't think Lilia did anything wrong.

It's all Father's fault.

I suppose.

It's not right for Lilia to suffer for something Father did wrong.

I suppose.

I have fun playing with Sylphie every day.

Wouldn't it be nice for the new baby to have a friend, too?

I suppose.

Besides, Mother, they'd both be my brothers or sisters.

Mother,

I don't want to say goodbye to Lilia yet.

All right, fine.

I can't beat you, Rudy.

You don't make it easy, Maman.

Lilia,

stay here with us.

You're family now! I won't let you go off on your own.

Okay, it should work out fine now.

Now it's up to Paul's efforts.

Man, he's such a handful.

This is your last chance, señor​.

Dear,

we're going to have a nice, long talk about this later.

F-Father! Please stop taking it out on me!

Why was I saved?

The pregnancy is my fault.

It was me who seduced Paul.

Oh! Dear!

Hearing them moaning every single night gives even a maid pent-up urges.

I'm honestly amazed I held out this long.

I deserved to be punished.

Punished for giving into desire and betraying Zenith.

But I was forgiven. Rudeus forgave me.

That child understood exactly what happened

and guided the conversation smoothly to a compromise.

I've avoided him until now.

I've been frightened. Frightened of Rudeus.

A baby who stared at my chest with a repulsive grin.

He was unnerving. I thought he might be possessed by a devil.

No, I'll stop all that now.

He saved my life. I have to spend my life repaying him.

If the child I'm carrying is born and grows up safely,

I will have it serve Rudeus--Lord Rudeus.

Norn, Aisha, daddy's here!

Now daddy's gone!

Every single day. Don't you have anything better to do, Paul?

Huh?

Oh dear.

It's hard raising children.

This is it! This is how parenting is supposed to be!

You had it too easy with Young Master Rudeus!

There, there.

Dear, would you go draw some water?

Oh, and would you go buy some more candles while you're at it?

S-Sure.

Sylphie, I've decided I want to be a cool big brother who's looked up to.

Huh?

Since that day, Lilia's gradually started talking to me.

Surprisingly, when they were younger,

Lilia and Paul studied swordsmanship together.

Back then, Paul had talent but hated practice and goofed off.

In the end, he assaulted Lilia when she was sleeping and deflowered her.

Then, he fled the training hall.

What a good-for-nothing.

Rudy!

It's time for practice!

You'll be Elementary forever if you keep moving like that.

Putting it mildly, Paul is scum.

But despite all his faults, I respect this man.

Why? Because he's strong.

There are three sword styles:

Sword God Style, Water God Style, and North God Style.

Paul is ranked Advanced in all three.

Hey, now! That's cheating!

Hah! You might have a little talent for magic,

but not for swordplay.

What are you staring at me for?

You want to become a cool man like your dad?

Is it cool to cheat on your wife and almost wreck your family?

Well, if you've learned your lesson, please limit yourself to Mother.

L-Lilia's fine, right?

Mother might go back to her parents' house without a word next time.

You're a man. You get it, right?

What is a seven-year-old supposed to "get"?

Come on, you're all over little Sylphie.

That girl will be a beauty someday.

I'm sure she will, although I think she's plenty cute as she is.

See? You do get it.

I guess so.

Paul is scum, but I can't deny that we speak the same language.

Mentally, I'm a 40-something bum: as scummy as it gets.

Oh, yeah, Rudy, about school...

Never mind. You won't need it.

Resume.

School...

Huh? Yeah.

Kids normally start going at around your age.

I know that.

Do you need it? You can already read, write, and do arithmetic.

Well, yes.

Still, school, huh?

Are you interested?

Hah! Forget about it!

It's full of spoiled rich kids.

A kid like you would get bullied for sure.

Besides, the girls in those places never exercised a day in their lives.

Once you get them out of their clothes and into bed, they're a mess.

I've gotten fooled too many times.

Really? That's a shame.

I hoped there might be cute girls.

Oh, are you getting interested in women?

But you're better off picking just one ass to chase.

All right.

Sylphie has talent.

She might surpass me before much longer.

School, huh?

What should we do today, Rudy?

Rudy?

Oh, sorry. What?

You've been weird again lately, Rudy.

They say I've been weird since I was born.

That's not what I mean. You seem kind of down.

I've been stuck lately. I'm not making progress with swords or magic.

But you're amazing, Rudy.

Maybe for my age.

Are you going to leave?

Maybe. There might not be much I can do in this village.

S-Sylphiette?

No, don't!

D-Don't! Don't go anywhere.

All right. I understand.

I won't go anywhere.

Why would I go away and leave a girl like her behind?

To improve my magic?

What do I need to do more of that for?

I'd rather spend my time peacefully with Sylphie in this village.

Yeah, that's just what I'll do.

We'll grow up together, and I'll gradually raise her to be my ideal woman.

Sylphie!

Hey, Rudy!

If you don't want anything, please leave!

--You've got a letter. --Jeez!

A letter?

Dear Rudeus,

how have you been?

It's been two years since we parted ways. How time flies.

I am currently staying in the Shirone Kingdom.

I've been hired as the seventh prince's tutor.

His Highness is a lot like you.

He learns magic quickly, although not as quickly as you, and he's clever.

He also spies on me when I'm changing and steals my panties just like you.

They do say great men have great lusts.

Got you!

Oh, yes, I finally succeeded in mastering King-Class water magic.

I thought I'd reached my limit, but I just needed to try harder.

--I suppose you may have mastered Emperor-Class magic by now.

--What are you doing? This is lèse-majesté! --I suppose you may have mastered Emperor-Class magic by now.

--You'll pay for this! Let me touch your butt! --I suppose you may have mastered Emperor-Class magic by now.

--You'll pay for this! Let me touch your butt! --I'm excited, and a little scared, to see you again.

--Come on, let me rub it! --I'm excited, and a little scared, to see you again.

--I'll do it if you don't say anything! --I'm excited, and a little scared, to see you again.

--I'll do it if you don't say anything! --I'll work hard to keep up with you.

I doubt I need to worry, but if you're struggling with magic,

please seek admission to Ranoa Magic University, which I told you about.

Goodbye. I'll write to you again.

Roxy.

Master...

Wow, Roxy finally made it to Water King Class. I'm impressed.

Is it that impressive?

It sure is.

You could count all the King-Class mages in the world on one hand, I'll bet.

By the way...

you stole Roxy's panties?

Crap!

That brought home just how pathetic my situation is.

Damn it. I don't want to disappoint Roxy.

Ranoa Magic University, huh?

Father,

may I make an unreasonable request?

No.

Ask for anything, Rudy.

Your father will manage it somehow.

This is a test of your dignity and resourcefulness, My Lord.

Rudy even put a disclaimer on it.

It's definitely more than I can mana--

You see, I haven't been improving lately.

So, I want to enroll in Ranoa Magic University.

Oh?

But when Sylphie caught wind of that, she cried that she didn't want me to go.

You little charmer. I wonder who you get that from.

I was hoping we could both enroll together,

but her family isn't as well-off as ours.

So, I was hoping you could pay tuition for both of us.

Please.

You want to go to Ranoa together?

No.

There are several reasons.

First, you're learning the sword.

As your teacher, I can't let you go now.

Also, you're smart but still young.

I can't neglect my parental responsibilities.

Then, there's the money.

Just you would be one thing, but we can't pay for Sylphie, too.

Our money doesn't grow on trees either.

I see. I understand.

May I ask for one thing, then?

Sure.

Please find me a job. As well-paid as possible.

A job? What for?

By the time you decide I'm ready to leave home,

I'll earn Sylphie's tuition myself.

That won't be the best thing for Sylphie.

Yes, but I think it will be for me.

Fine. If that's how it is, I'll see what I can do.

Thank you very much!

Oh?

Hey. Long time no see, Ghislaine.

Yeah.

A-A beast person!

Ghislaine!

It's been ages. Have you been well?

Yeah.

That your kid?

Yes, this is Norn.

Good thing she doesn't take after Paul.

Since you're here, I guess that means everything's good to go?

Yeah.

Take care of our Rudeus.

Sure.

Young Master Rudeus.

We'll miss you.

Take care.

We'll be looking forward to your return.

Hang on, what are you--

Hey, Rudy.

Yes? What is it?

If I told you to stay away from Sylphie, how would you feel?

Huh? I wouldn't want to, obviously.

I figured.

What's going on?

Oh, nothing.

If I tried to explain, you'd just argue your way out.

Whoa!

Water God Style!

I'm glad it's a wooden sword.

Ow.

What the hell, Paul?

What happened?

Hello. My name is Rudeus Greyrat.

You're awfully polite for Paul's son.

Am I?

I'm Ghislaine. Starting tomorrow, we work together.

Nice to meet you.

It will be my pleasure.

"Episode 4:" "Emergency Family Meeting"

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