Had my parents been worried about me back then?
I wondered what they thought of me just before they died.
I won't be able to know the truth now.
I didn't even go to their funeral.
I didn't pick their bones from the ash either.
What was I doing back then?
I didn't even feel sad when my parents had passed.
Still, shouldn't I have at least attended their funeral?
Shouldn't I have at least looked at their faces when they died?
If you were going to save someone,
you shouldn't save a fake son like me.
But your real daughters, Norn and Aisha.
You had Zenith and Lilia too.
Why did you leave them behind?
Weren't they important to you?
What am I supposed to do now?
Please tell me, Paul.
You really are a reliable son.
I never considered myself Paul's son,
but Paul was my father.
Rudy, can I have a moment?
Master...
Want to go out somewhere with me for a change of pace?
Huh?
There should be something interesting in this city.
Do you want to look around like we did the other day?
No, I'm not in the mood.
Oh... I see.
Sorry.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry for both Paul and Zenith.
I can still remember the days when we were together in Buena Village.
That might have been the happiest time of my life.
As an adventurer, it's not common for the people close to you to die.
I know that pain so well.
I've experienced it before.
Please don't lie to me.
Your parents are doing just fine, aren't they?
Well, that's true.
It's been a few years since I saw them, but they—
Then you don't understand!
Don't throw that word around so casually!
I realized it.
Ever since I decided to start over, I thought I was doing a good job.
But in the end, I was looking away from the important part.
I turned my back on my family,
and I made the same mistake that I could never recover from.
I thought I had changed.
But in the end, nothing had changed.
I was really happy in Buena Village.
You were overflowing with talent.
Paul and Zenith treated me so warmly.
They were the ones who taught me what the kindness of a family is.
To me, they were like a second family.
That's why, I want you to share your sadness with me.
Rudy.
Though I'm small and unqualified as your teacher,
I have lived longer than you.
You can lean on me.
I'm sure we can lessen the burden by sharing it with someone else.
Rudy.
It's all right.
Just leave it to me.
Good morning, Rudy.
Good morning.
Do you feel a little better now?
Yes.
Master, can I ask you something weird?
Sure.
What should I do from now on?
All you can do is to cherish the family you have now.
Even Paul would have wished for you to do the same.
You need to look to the future. Everyone is waiting for you.
I see.
Master.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Roxy, you...
Rudy, I'm sorry, but I have something to discuss with Elinalise.
Please go to Lilia by yourself.
Okay.
Lilia.
What is it, Lord Rudeus?
Sorry for forcing my mother on you.
It's all right, this is my job.
How is she doing?
She seems to lose her memories, but her body is strangely healthy.
There's no weird residual symptom either.
Is that so?
That means she's just losing her memories, and her mind is still normal.
In Shierra's opinion,
it's likely a side effect caused by being trapped in the mana crystal.
Will she recover?
According to what Elinalise told me, it's impossible.
Madam treated me well.
Now that my lord has passed away, I will look after her.
I will also do what I can.
That's not necessary.
Lord Rudeus, this might be rude,
but will you allow me to speak frankly for a moment?
Sure.
You should do what you are supposed to do.
What am I supposed to do?
I believe that's what my lord would say.
You can leave taking care of her to me.
That's why I'm here.
Let's go home.
Back to our family.
Uh, Master.
What is it, Rudy?
Let's be honest, I love Roxy.
If you ask me which I love more between her and Sylphie,
I can't give you the answer.
That's why I'm wavering right now, since I love both Sylphie and Roxy.
Still, I swore to be faithful to Sylphie.
I can't break that promise.
You see, I'm already married and will have a child soon.
Could you stop doing things as if you're my lover?
I know.
I heard it from Elinalise when everyone was worried about you after losing Paul.
Then, why?
That's nothing for you to worry about.
I was the one who took advantage when you were at your lowest.
I did it with full awareness.
Besides, there's no way you would do it with someone like me.
That's not true.
Don't worry.
I'm going to be your left hand for the length of this trip.
Please take care of your wife when you get home.
At least, allow me to repay you.
Repay me?
Yes. If there's something I can do, just say it.
Then would you hear my excuse?
Excuse?
All you have to do is to listen.
Yes, I understand.
I fell in love at first sight.
With who?
With you.
That was when you saved me back in the labyrinth.
With me?
Anyone would've fallen to you in that situation.
You were my ideal man.
I kept staring at your face while we were exploring that labyrinth.
But you always turned away immediately.
Well, it's embarrassing, you know.
I know it was impossible.
Elinalise and Geese said that you would stand back up on your own.
But I recalled that time when we were in Buena Village.
Of course, I knew you already had someone you love.
I'm sure that person will be able to put you back together again.
But still...
That person is not here right now.
Don't you think someone had to save you?
Elinalise and Geese intended to leave you alone.
And Lilia was too busy taking care of Zenith.
So I thought, I was the only one who could do that.
I couldn't help it, you know.
I love you.
It's so cruel. No fair.
Master.
What is it?
At the very least, during this trip...
And then what?
That wouldn't solve anything.
This wouldn't help either of us.
Please stop.
You don't have to do anything.
All right.
You can take off the blindfold now.
Rudy, what is this place?
The forest near Sharia.
I can't believe it. We really made it to the northern territories.
No wonder you arrived at Rapan that early.
Please don't tell anyone else, okay?
Got it.
Elinalise and I will lead the way.
Rudeus.
Yes?
You're not a follower of Millis, are you?
I'm not.
Sylphie isn't either, is she?
No, she shouldn't be.
My Cliff is a stout believer.
Did you know that in the Millis faith, men can only have one wife?
A man must love his wife for the rest of his life.
It's an old-fashioned thinking.
But for the partner, it should feel good to receive that much affection.
However, Rudeus...
I don't think loving multiple partners at the same time is wrong.
What exactly are you trying to say?
Rudeus, take Roxy as your wife.
Are you serious?
Yes, I am.
No one else could say that but me.
The truth is, I can't look at Roxy the way she is right now.
She yearns to lean on you but is forcing herself to hold back.
Just because she happened to meet you too late.
I want her to be happy, even with conditions.
But I already have Sylphie—
What do you want to do about Roxy?
I want her to be happy.
If possible, I want to make both Sylphie and Roxy happy.
But...
These were the whisperings of the devil.
I'm already married to Sylphie and will have a child soon.
And yet I still want another woman?
I've been calling Paul a scumbag all this time.
And now I'm thinking of doing the same thing as him.
Remember.
After Paul married Lilia, was Zenith unhappy?
Mom was crying at first.
That couldn't be helped.
I know you can love both Sylphie and Roxy.
After all, you're Paul's son.
You should be able to do that.
It's not a lie that I love both of them.
But with this happening on this trip, Sylphie will be very disappointed in me.
I'm sure Roxy would want me to love only her.
They might give up on me and I'd be alone again.
Even so, I want to make both of them happy.
But even if I want to do that,
whether or not they would agree is a different story.
Then ask Roxy now.
What is it that you want to talk about?
Uh, I wanted to say this to you.
Yes.
I've been saved by your teaching so many times.
I was able to survive up to this point because of you.
That's why...
Well...
I already have a wife, her name is Sylphiette Greyrat.
Yes, I've heard of her.
What was I trying to say to her?
She originally didn't have a surname. She was just Sylphiette.
Yes, so I've heard.
That's not it!
Screw it.
I'd rather be a scumbag than having a regret.
Would you mind making your name Roxy Greyrat as well?
I love you.
I'm very happy to hear you say that.
But are you sure you shouldn't get your wife's approval first?
We do need her approval.
In that case...
In that case, please ask me again after you've received her approval.
Yes!
In the end, I'm just like you, huh?
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