03x14 - Kakugo

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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

MushokuTensei

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,

k*ll 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 k*ll someone.

Rudy, what do you mean by that?

Sorry.

I'll k*ll Orsted.

I'll k*ll 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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