You can keep sleeping.
I'm fine. It's already dawn.
Hey!
Grow nice and strong, now.
I hope things get back to normal soon.
Yes.
"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"
Come on. Move it.
Get out of here. You're in our way.
What'll you get?
Udon.
Udon again?
Who cares? Udon rules.
Hey.
Didn't your elementary school teach you not to cut in line?
You're pretty wimpy for somebody trying to act tough.
Drop dead, fatso!
Dumbass!
"Healthy" "Friendly" "Happy"
Dumbass!
"Healthy" "Friendly" "Happy"
Hey, at least try to dodge!
"Healthy" "Friendly" "Happy"
You're so slow, fatso!
You piss me off.
I'm coming in.
Stay out!
How are your bruises? Are you all right?
I know it's hard, but you can't give in.
We'll get the kids who did this expelled.
Don't push yourself. Just take it easy and rest.
Bye. Be strong and wait.
We're going to your school again now.
I'll leave food for you here.
Make sure to eat it.
"Don't give in. I know you'll be fine; all my children are strong! Mom"
I would be if I could.
If I could, then I'd be...
Rudeus,
isn't it high time you got out of bed?
Since you don't seem to be occupied, there are matters I'd like your help with.
First, digging wells.
Everyone here struggles due to our distance from the river.
I'm sure that this would be no trouble for you. What do you say?
There is also timber to move and homes to build.
We're short on manpower.
Not to mention...
Regarding Lady Eris,
I intend to report that she perished in an accident following teleportation.
Of course, revealing that now would hinder the reconstruction effort,
so the official announcement won't be for some time.
It's a shame Eris ran out on you.
Be that as it may, restoring Fittoa is my only concern.
Then I suggest you leave me alone and get to work.
Given what transpired with Lady Eris, I've allowed you to rest idly until now,
but we're running short on tents, and we have barely enough food to survive.
Are you telling me to get out?
I'm telling you that you aren't the only one suffering.
What should I have done?
I don't know... what you want from me.
Are you really sure?
Oh, thank you! Thank you!
I promise I'll repay you some day!
--Oh, Saint Millis, thank you for this meeting.
--If you hadn't come along, we'd all have been this thing's shit soon! --Oh, Saint Millis, thank you for this meeting.
--If you hadn't come along, we'd all have been this thing's shit soon!
Wow! You must be a famous adventurer. What's your name?
I'm Ruijerd. My party is Dead End.
Really? Where did you come from?
Judging by the designs on your clothes... Are you a demon?
Rudeus is amazing, you know.
He's smart, and strong, and really talented,
but he still practices his magic every single day.
He's amazingly amazing.
I wasn't afraid of anything because I had Rudeus with me.
I'm a Superd.
A Superd?!
I've never seen a Superd before.
Me neither. I've only heard of them in bedtime stories.
Um...
Is it true that you've got what looks like a gem in your forehead?
So, it never crossed my mind that Rudeus might die.
I can't do anything. Not on my own.
I always relied on Rudeus for everything.
It's not at all like I pictured it.
I'm gonna brag to everybody when I get back.
Tell me.
Aren't you afraid of me?
Of course not! How could we be when you just saved our skins?
I would have been when I was a child, though.
He was always thinking about us, but I can't do anything for him.
I've been awful.
Rudeus's hands were smaller than mine.
You know what they tell kids. "Go to sleep or a Superd will eat you."
I don't eat children.
You've got me there.
I love Rudeus!
I'll go see him again someday.
I'll train and get strong enough to beat the Dragon God,
and then this time, I'll protect him!
It sure is chilly out here.
I never tire of marveling at it!
Master!
I, your humble pupil Zanoba, have faith that I will see you again someday!
It's roasting!
The boss could make me some water no problem if he were here now.
Oh, well!
Tona! Keep a close eye on your opponent!
Watch their eyes and feet to predict their movements!
Right, meow!
Hang in there, Tona!
Whoa! Check this out!
This water's salty!
Is this what they call the ocean?! It's incredible!
Hey, you guys!
Is it true you've met the real Dead End? What's he like?
You want to know?
This tastes great!
Hey! Elbows off the table.
I'll give some to the guy on the second floor.
Don't bother. Just leave it.
Well, since you offered, would you bring it up for me?
Sure! I'll go!
Mom...
Wait until after dinner.
I hope the guy on the second floor gets better soon.
I hope so.
Go for it! Chug! Chug!
Chug! Chug! Chug!
Next!
Victory is mine!
Kishirika! Kishirika! Kishirika!
Kishirika! Kishirika!
You can't pay? But you said drinks were on you!
Oh, well, you see, if you'll only call on Hagura,
surely it will all work out somehow.
All right. Get moving.
What?!
You plan to sell me?! Cease this foolishness!
You shouldn't do things like that if you don't have money. Unbelievable.
Now, now! Don't dwell on details!
Now, I shall reward you for aiding me!
Make any one wish of me!
A reward?
Don't be silly; you're broke.
I'm going to make you pay me back, got it?
That's true.
But I am...
...the Great Emperor of the Demon World,
Kishirika Kishirisu!
I may be short of coin, but I can bestow a demon eye on you!
Yes, yes.
In that case, Your Majesty, please use your eyes to find someone for me.
What?! You would use your one wish for another?! Bravo!
Who do you seek? Your long-lost lover?
No. I'm looking for the missing family of someone named Rudeus Greyrat.
I see. Very well.
Ru... What was his name, again? Let me see.
I can see them!
Huh?
Dad!
Aisha.
It's been a long time, my lord.
Lilia.
I'm so glad you're both safe.
Dad, what about Mom?
She's still missing, then? Master Rudeus told me so, but I'd hoped...
Norn, your mom is waiting for your big brother.
So, I'm sure they'll both come back together soon.
Okay.
Ah-ha!
The father, the maid, and the two girls appear to be living happily in Millishion!
Is that true?!
Now, the mother is... um...
Hmm?
I can't get a good look.
Y-You can't? Not even with Your Majesty's eyes?
But I do know her approximate location!
Where is she?!
Yes! She is on the Begaritt Continent, in the Labyrinth City of Rapan!
You mean she's alive?!
Indeed!
And what about Rudy?
Hm? Just a moment.
Oh! Rudeus is on the Central Continent!
He's looking awfully glum!
Perhaps some food he scavenged disagreed with him!
I see.
Th-Thank you very much, Your Majesty.
Pardon my earlier impertinence.
Think nothing of it. This was a reward for aiding me!
Now, farewell!
The Begaritt Continent, is it?
If Zenith is alive, I wonder why she hasn't contacted anyone.
I can't say.
She may be in some kind of trouble.
Aren't you worried about Paul's son?
Good question.
I am a little worried to hear he's depressed,
but I know that Rudy will be able to get back up on his own.
People don't change that easily, no matter how many chances they get to start over.
Even I never wanted to end up like this.
I was surrounded by people who reached out to me.
I rejected them.
I was stuck in my own paranoia, convinced that they were all laughing at me.
I thought that I could do it if I tried.
I wanted to lose myself in that dream.
But it's too late now. No one will reach out to me anymore.
So, what does it matter now? Why should I bother trying?
I'll live on in my dreams.
I mean, people can't just change.
Right?
What does it matter now?
Got you!
Hey, Rudy!
--Oh, honestly.
--That was too easy, Father! The best of dinner is mine! --Oh, honestly.
--That was too easy, Father! The best of dinner is mine!
What?! That was only if you won!
I landed a hit, so I win by decision!
Hey! Not so fast!
Hey, Rudy! Throwing mud in my eyes is cheating!
You were the one who told me to pursue victory by any means necessary.
Master Rudeus.
Thank you, Lilia.
And you, my lord.
Oh, thanks.
Jeez. Look how dirty you are.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I'm just a bit sleepy.
Are you all right, Mother?
I'll clean up; you go get some rest.
You will?
All right. I think I'll take you up on that.
Please do!
I'd like you to wake me up when everything's ready.
Understood! I'll take responsibility for waking you.
Father!
Please hurry up and clean the floors!
Huh? O-Okay.
There, there.
Oh, honestly.
Listen, Father, efficiency matters when it comes to cleaning.
--First, put Norn to bed, and then--
--Thank you, Rudy. --First, put Norn to bed, and then--
It's the least I could do. We're family!
Rudy.
Yes?
I love you.
I've got to go.
I have to...
I have to find Zenith.
"Episode 23:" "Wake Up and Take a Step"
Rudeus Greyrat?
A saint-class water mage at age five, and without incantations?
That would be impressive if true, and while I would love to recruit him...
It's hard not to laugh at a tall tale that exaggerated.
But you'd like us to believe that this is not a fiction?
I would.
Tell me, what is your relationship to him?
He's my savior, my mentor, and my friend.
And, well...
If I had to pick one thing, he's the person I respect most.
"Thank you for watching!"