Mushoku Tensei Volume 24 side story

Editors/Proofreaders : Jason Li, ETA.Alpha.Theta

Armored Dragon Calendar Year 400 → K400.

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That name is extremely famous.

You can see the name Rudeus Greyrat here, there, and everywhere.

That name is thoroughly scattered in many places.

However, if asked what kind of a person he was, people can only tilt their heads in confusion.

That person has been recognized as the “Strongest Magician representing the 400s of the Armored Dragon Calendar”.

That person has been recognized as “The Intellectual who innovated cultural symbols such as paintings, dolls, toys etc.”

Although there aren’t many records showing that he, himself started those things.

if it’s the case of education, then Roxy M. Greyrat,

Each of those names came up first before Rudeus Greyrat.

Many also made claims like “The person named Rudeus didn’t exist but it was a title given to the ones who achieved many exploits in the Rudo Mercenary Group. For that reason, there were multiple people in existence.”

Rudeus Greyrat.

But from this point forward, it wouldn’t be unusual if he slips into obscurity from people’s minds rather than becoming famous.

『Armored Dragon Calendar Year 485
Asura Kingdom’s Reference Room - Office Head, Jed Bluewolf』

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Rudeus Greyrat

Rudeus Greyrat (K407 - K481) was a magician in Ranoa Kingdom. In K430, he became one of the Seven Great World Powers by becoming 『The Seventh Rank』.

His many aliases included 『Quagmire』, 『Dragon God’s Right Hand』, 『Magic King』, 『The Great Mage』, 『Chantless』.

In contrast, because of his cowardice in regards to battle, he was also called『Wimp』,『Startled Hare』,『Bowing Head』,『Escape Master』.

『Rudeus of the Seven Signatures』.

Rudeus from his infancy was able to use Intermediate Level magic when he was 3. Paul, who anticipated that talent of his, called Roxy Migurdia (K373 - ) as a private tutor to educate him.

Although he displayed talent capable of surpassing his own mentor, he still honored her until his very death.

When he turned 7, and after discovering his talent, he was invited to be a private tutor by the Feudal Lord of Fittoa Country of that time, and went to the Boreas Greyrat House.

Although he had talent not befitting that of a child, when his parents didn’t show up on his 10th birthday, he still shed tears, acting more suitable for his age.

In K417, the Teleport Incident happened, and along with Eris, he was teleported to the Bingoya Region of the Demon Continent.

During that time, he met Zanoba Shirone and Cliff Grimoire who would later become his allies.

When he turned 13, after escorting Eris to the Fittoa Country, he journeyed to the Northern part of the Central Continent in order to find his missing family. From there, he became well-known by the name『Rudeus of the Quagmire』.

School Days In K422, he migrated to Magic City Sharia in Ranoa Kingdom and enrolled into the Magic University there on the recommendation of Jinas Halfas.

The following year, when he turned 16, he became the guard of Ariel Anemoi Asura and married the magician Sylphiette, also Ariel’s guard.

With Silent Seven Star’s cooperation, he used the Teleport Magic Formation that he suddenly came across to travel to the Begaritt Continent.

However, during the fight with the Manatite Hydra that resided at the centre of the Labyrinth, his father Paul passed away. Even though he rescued his mother Zenith, due to the effects of the Teleportation and the labyrinth, she had already become a vegetable. And thus, Rudeus fell down to the very bottom of despair.

At the end of a battle so fierce that a part of the forest vanished, Rudeus was defeated. After that, he became Orsted’s subordinate.

After this battle, Eris Boreas Greyrat became his third wife.

The same year, after making an alliance with Ariel Anemoi Asura, he participated in the Civil War of the Asura Kingdom.

Even though he inaugurated himself as the President, he entrusted all of the officework to his little sister Aisha.

That same year, when he turned 20, along with Zanoba Shirone, he participated in the Defensive Battle of the Shirone Kingdom after his alliance with Pax Shirone.

It was estimated that the number of people killed by Rudeus alone during that fight easily exceeded 10,000.

In K429, after graduating from Magic University, he headed towards the Holy Kingdom of Milis along with Cliff Grimoire.

During the battle, he defeated North God Kalman the Third and became the Seventh Rank of the Seven Great World Powers.

Life as one of the Seven Great World Powers After he became one of the Seven Great World Powers, Rudeus stopped making appearances on the front stage.

(People that came out who basically replaced Rudeus from his position were 『The Seven Star Witch』 Silent Seven Star or Roxy M. Greyrat who was now the Headmaster of Magic University. They were more popular.)

It was theorized that maybe Rudeus himself had died after the Battle of Biheiril Kingdom and the one who came out was a body double or that only his name remained. However, due to the records left behind which stated that the establishment of Ariel National University was directly affected by him, it was quickly dispelled.

It was unknown just why Rudeus was trying so hard to hide himself from the front stage.

Meanwhile, he broke the taboo and brought back the usage of the Teleport Formation to the world. There were many books written that called him a great criminal for using the convenient capabilities to plot world domination.

Death In K481, his first wife Sylphiette Greyrat announced his death to the world.

He was such an exceptional person that more than 5000 people came running to attend his funeral.

『Equipment Used』

The Magic Stone affixed in the staff was a Water Magic Stone, which emitted an ultramarine color. An A-rank item obtained from a now lost species of Water Dragons from the Northern Part of the Begaritt Continent.

It was an extremely strong staff, but it’s said that after the creation of『Magic Armor』, it wasn’t used much.

Magic Armor 『MK. I』 The prototype created under the joint cooperation of Zanoba Shirone and Cliff Grimoire.

The right hand was affixed with a Stone Gatling Cannon and the left hand was affixed with a shield and a Magic Absorption Stone.

It was specifically created in order to fight Dragon God Orsted, though it was still kept in use after that.

If worn, it could provide physical ability similar to that of a Saint Ranked swordsman.

Magic Armor 『MK. Zero』 The decisive battle weapon of Rudeus created for the Battle of Biheiril Kingdom.

Its height was a little more than 2 metres and its ability was the same as the 『MK. I』.

During operation, it rapid-fired stone cannons with terrific speed and if an ordinary person were to use it, his/her mana capacity would be instantly exhausted.

It was created by a specialist of magic items, namely - Jacqueline.

Paul’s Sword The harder the object, the more easily it was cut. This convenient ability was possessed by Paul’s Sword.

『Magic Used』

It was said that he used various magic depending on the situation of the battle, but it’s considered that most of the magic used by him were the following.

A magic capable of hitting the enemy at high speed with a lump of stone that could be created to be as big as a fist.

There were variations like exploding stone cannon and stone buckshot.

Quagmire Said to be Rudeus’s signature move, it’s a type of melded magic.

It was said that he once covered up an entire forest with this mist.

Electric A reduction of the King Class Water Magic Technique『Lightning』, one of Rudeus’s original magic.

It’s said that Rudeus used this in close-combat and fought as if he was flying in air.

During his lifetime, Rudeus researched and developed various types of magic and magic tools.

This Magic Potion was developed in order to break the law that bound magicians since time immemorial, namely, mana exhaustion. With the combination of the above-mentioned method, the period of swordsmen being the strongest ended. Not only that, but it was helpful in improving the magician’s social status as well.

Magic Artificial Arm The Magical Artificial arm helped a lot of poor people or adventurers who couldn’t receive Saint or King Class Healing Magic.

Dolls that looked exactly like humans were capable of performing chores, tasting poisons, performing reconnaissance, care for you, and perform various such other duties.

As a result of these formations being put in every nation and country, the need to travel long and dangerous journeys vanished, making travel to distant countries easier and faster.

The one who actually did all of the research was Silent Seven Star, and it’s said that Rudeus simply became a sponsor for her. For some reason or another, the nobles, merchants, and officials of the Milis Church blamed only him as『The Person who broke the Taboo』.

Encrypted Memoirs The records of the above-mentioned research were all considered to be written in a 52 volume book in 『Rudeus’ Handwriting』, but everything was written only by him and Silent Seven Star, and was all written in a cypher no less. Because it still hasn’t been deciphered yet, its credibility is low .

There are many anecdotes mentioned below regarding Rudeus’s personality.

He’s not really the typical well-known person but most of the world-famous people knew about Rudeus and either respected him or feared him. After death, a white cloth was discovered from his pocket, which his wife Roxy hid in a hurry. There were rumors that a very confidential thing was being hidden from public eyes, but the truth remains unknown. A law of strengthening the aggregate amount of mana from childhood was discovered for the first time in this world. He was known to have incorporated that law in the present education system. His favourite foods were rice, eggs, and the Ogre drink of Biheiril Kingdom. Also, he has been known to say that eating raw eggs was a bad habit. His religion was unidentified, although it was considered that he believed in an evil god. However, there was no existence of any type of crest that was in compliance with his God, and therefore it was considered that he believed in an extinct God of the ancient times or he made up a God himself. It was also said that he was an atheist or that he only believed in the Dragon God.

『Family & Relatives』

Greyrat House One of the highest family lineage in the Asura Kingdom.

Rudeus was the direct descendent of the Notus Greyrat line. However, due to his father Paul running away from his own house, he and his family were erased from the Notus Greyrat family tree.

Paul Greyrat : Father The eldest son of one of the highest aristocrats of the Asura Kingdom, the Notus Greyrat house.

Zenith Greyrat : Mother  The second daughter of the Latreia house of the Holy Kingdom of Milis.

Lilia Greyrat : Maid. Paul’s mistress.

『Relationships』

At the time of the publishing of the 『Picture book of the Supard Race』, Zanoba and Norn’s efforts played a crucial part.

She’s famous in the world as the one who established the Teleport Magic Formations in various countries. In addition, she made numerous ground-breaking inventions and made developments in cooperation with Rudeus.

Ariel Anemoi Asura Queen of the Asura Kingdom.

It was considered that as a substitute for Rudeus who wanted to be discreet, he went around various nations as a proxy of the Dragon God.

Rinia Dedorudia Captain of the Rudo Mercenary Company.

Similar to Rinia, as one of the Chief Heads of the Beast Race, it’s considered that she acted as a mediator between Rudeus and the Beast Race.

Perugius Dola One of the 『Three Demon Slaying Heroes』, the 『Armored Dragon King』.

Silent Seven Star’s Teacher.

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Recorder : Asura Kingdom's Reference Room, Assistant Office Head - Couleur Elrond.

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