MUSHOKU TENSEI: the beginning after the end

Chapter 13: The Armored Dragon King Peragius Part 2



-So he traveled to the future? Hmmmm- said Peragius as we all sat at a round table while Sylvaril served us tea.

Orsted asked for a specific place where I could explain my situation and we ended up here, I could hardly concentrate on the conversation because of the beautiful view of the clear sky right next to me.

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- You wouldn't have reincarnated Rudeus Greyrat? - said Peragius while looking at me curiously and taking a small sip of tea.

-No...I don't think so sir, I think I was actually transported...I- Orsted raised his hand As a sign to keep silent

-At first I thought that would be possible but I quickly ruled it out when I saw that this Rudeus only possesses a tiny part of his memories, a reincarnation in that way would be counterproductive-Orsted said as he looked at Peragius with an expression unreadable by his helmet.

-hmmmm, I also discard that idea, but still being transported at such a random moment and without any explanation... What was the last thing you remember before traveling to the future Rudeus Greyrat?- Peragius said as he sat up straight in his chair and looked me in the eye.

This guy has an imposing presence....

If I didn't know Orsted, I probably would have become docile just by looking at Peragius....

-Well...the last thing I remember exactly was that Paul saved me...from being attacked by the Hydra Mananite and then I attacked it with my fist bursting its eye....the Hydra closed its eye and amputated my arm But...after that it was like I fell asleep and woke up outside the labyrinth....- I said as I looked at my cup of tea.

For others that was decades ago but for me it was only 2 days ago at most....

-hmmmm...what could have happened?....- I heard Peragius murmur as he crossed his arms and raised his head looking at the ceiling with his eyes closed

Orsted nodded at this and remained thoughtful as well.

The only normal one so to speak was Alek who was just sipping his strong tea without any importance in his chair but I could notice a slight expression of curiosity on his face.

-Most likely you have been summoned, that is the only logical explanation, don't ask me as if I don't even know, I've never heard of summoning beings from the future.....But... by whom? And why? - Peragius said with a growl as he rested his chin on his hands and leaned on the table

- If that's true then it was a failed summoning- said Orsted

-What do you mean?- said Peragius

- Think about it, have you ever heard of something like that? It's clearly a new magic, and from what we can see it's one in an early development process or a failed attempt- said Orsted while He touched his temples

-You mean someone in the future would try to develop a new summoning magic to bring people from the past to the future? Like why would someone do something like that? And this version of Rudeus?- Peragius said

His expression showed how confused he was, if this were a manga I could see a huge question mark forming in his head.

-Someone in the future tried to summon Rudeus to solve something- said Alek

- What do you mean? - said Orsted and Peragius in unison.

-Huh?! W-well, I mean someone in the future is developing a method to transport Rudeus to a predetermined time, but that's not just on a whim, right? I mean something Bad enough happened in the future that they need Mr. Rudeus' help to solve it- Alek said as if the pieces of a puzzle came together in his mind.

- And what situation would require such desperate action? - asked Peragius.

-Where did we fail in killing Hitogami- Orsted said with obvious anger on his face which he demands to see even with that helmet covering him

-Hmm?!, are you sure something like that would happen?- Peragius asked Surprised

- I'm not entirely sure, but that's the only feasible reason, but the fact that the summoning failed makes me happy- said Orsted with a smile and an expression of determination.

-eh?!,Why do you say that?!- I couldn't help my confusion when speaking

Orsted looked me in the eyes and smiled.

-Because now with you here that future will never happen and now we can win, I feel it

-Hmm, but why this Rudeus? Why bring a Rudeus who has not lived the events with you or about Hitogami's deception?- asked Peragius

-It's because that summoning magic was a mistake, I have a feeling they wanted to bring an older version of him- Orsted said without hesitation.

-I see, that makes sense, And what do you plan to do then Orsted? How will you reintroduce him to the world? - said Peragius

-We already started with you and we need your sponsorship so that everyone believes that this was possible-Orsted said

-Hehe, you're not wasting time, huh? Where are you going to take him first, to Asura? Millis? Or to-

-Excuse me Mr. Peragius- I said interrupting him

- but this is very hasty and if you allow me Mr. Orsted I want to see my family first before moving forward with this.- I said as I bowed my head in apology.

-hmm, yes I see, sorry, I got too excited- said Peragius

-I had already planned to do that, you will first see your children before returning to our plans to finish off Hitogami

-Thank you very much, Mr. Peragius, Mr. Orsted- I said, bowing respectfully to both of them.

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We continued talking hours later in the castle.

- And Mr. Peragius, from what I was told, Nanahoshi still hasn't been able to return to her world, right? - I asked.

I could clearly see how Peragius' expression saddened at my question.

-Yes... my theory is that she was summoned to help Orsted defeat Hitogami in some way and she can't leave until that goal is accomplished- Peragius said with a melancholic expression.

-i- I see....and it is currently in a dream state right?- I said

-That's right, she's still sleeping but she'll wake up in exactly 3 days.

3 days huh?

-Can I come see her when that happens?- I asked anxiously.

-Hmm? It's okay but you should be careful how you present yourself to her, she still thinks you're dead-Peragius said as he looked into my eyes

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Today I was able to find out several things and I think Alek's theory could be true I thought as we were teleported back to Earth.

I was transported by something, Hitogami betrayed me and now he will pay for it, I will continue the work that my future version started.....

But first...

-I want to see Sylphie and Roxy- I muttered as we rode back to Sharia under the moonlight.


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