MUSHOKU TENSEI: the beginning after the end

Sylphie's point of view

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I had a dream...a very beautiful dream

I was once again a little kid in the Buena village

I was harassed by the bullies here, especially by that Somal boy.

They were like shadows that stalked me and when i tried to defend me they attacked me

but...a boy... with very beautiful light brown hair, green eyes and a firm step saved me from bullying.

He bravely faced the shadows and pulled me out of the darkness with a smile.

It was love at first sight...

-Hello, my name is Rudeus and you?- said the handsome boy with a smile that made my heart race.

-sy-sylphiette- I answered completely blushing

The boy gently took care of me and cleaned the mud and dirt while whispering romantic words to me that only made it difficult for me to breathe.

I couldn't resist it anymore and I jumped on him and kissed him deeply. 

so.....

-hmmm?...-(sigh)

"That was a good dream..." I said as I stretched out on my couch.

Rudy died 5 years ago...I was able to accompany him in his final moments and I was able to maintain a strong stance on his deathbed

But as soon as he closed his eyes and didn't open them again... I started crying... I don't think I've ever cried so hard or for so long in my life...

Even now, 5 years later, when I remember Rudy, I still feel the tears escaping my eyes without remedy.

It didn't work out for poor Roxy either. 

She couldn't hold back her tears when she saw Rudy in his last moments.

The poor girl cried for a whole week but I can't complain either...

Even the boy Alek Kallman III shed several tears when he saw his former enemy and co-worker perish.

What surprised me the most was seeing the Dragon God himself shed a solitary tear when he saw Rudy die before he leaving my house.

Sometimes I have dreams, dreams where Rudy is alive, dreams where Rudy holds me and tells me how much he loves me and that he will never abandon me, dreams which I always confuse with reality only to wake up and remember that Rudy died..... My husband, the love of my life, is dead.

Even after 5 years I can't process it completely but...

I have to keep living

I have children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who count on me and Roxy, I have to continue living for them and for Rudy, for his mission, the mission for which he sacrificed moments with me and his family for our future, if I left all this alone To alleviate this pain that consumes me, it would be like spitting in the face of Rudy and his entire legacy.

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I settled lazily on my couch while a book fell from my lap to the floor.

"Oops, let's not let it get damaged," I said while picking up the book.

a book that I have treasured a lot in these times without Rudy

"The Life Adventures of Rudeus Greyrat by Norn Greyrat", is a book that I treasure very much, the best reason is because it is the first volume printed as a direct gift from Norn

This book, despite having already read it a couple of times, I always reread it, I have fun with the daily stories of my Rudy's life

Furthermore, not long ago I discovered Rudy's diary which, as expected, contains his most personal stories and more... personal notes about me, Roxy and Eris.

Instead of disliking me, it only makes me fall more in love with him despite already being in a better life.

It seems like I fell asleep while reading it.

It had become a habit of mine, despite not looking like it physically, I already had several old lady habits. 

I slept during the day on my sofa, knitted and cooked for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren and I enjoyed watching them play in the garden.

Before Rudy died I was officially associated as Orsted's subordinate and he gave me a bracelet like Rudy's although he mentioned something about it being just for identification since the human god had 0 influence on me.

Ars and Aisha along with their son Leroy were the ones who inherited the Rudo mercenary company at Rudy's wish, although for Aisha it was just like being promoted in rank.

although it was different for Ars who became the deputy head of the ORSTED CORP

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-Paul, a man is looking for Grandma Sylphiette!- Seraph shouted from the floor below.

hmm? Is someone looking for me? 

Who could it be and precisely me, Seraph would not warn Orsted or other Alek or other people in that way.

Although well, if Orsted is not gone he is still in the house so he could repel any threat and I don't think someone would value his life so little to come and threaten me or someone from the Greyrath family.

"I have nothing to lose by going to see who it is," I said as I lazily got up from my couch, 

-Pauly, I should be attending to whoever is looking for me right now...- I said as I went down the stairs.

but the person waiting for me outside made me almost faint and he went out into the garden at a speed that surprised even me.

It was Rudy! My Rudy was in front of my garden

-Rudy?!- I shouted louder than I wanted to.

ah.....he looks scared, he looks desperate...

ah, this must be a dream, if that's what it is...and it's a very strange one.....rudy looks younger than he should dream it, I estimate about 16 or 17 years old...

If it's a dream, I want to enjoy it to the fullest.

"Rudy? Is it really you? Is it you, my love?" I said on the verge of tears as I approached him. 

He took a step back scared.

"Heh?" was all I could say, he looks abnormally scared.

hah....although this is a dream it is my duty to console him

-I-I.....sylphie...I left and.... I woke up outside the labyrinth and everything is so confusing I...I...-I looked at how Rudy was struggling to say something with great difficulty. and he looked totally scared

-shhhh- I could only say that while I approached Rudy and caressed his cheek, his cheek is cold from the winter and wet from sweat but I didn't care about that.

"Welcome back Rudy" was all I said before kissing him on the lips. 

"Grandma?!" Paul shouted as he watched me kiss my husband passionately.

But I didn't care, now even if it was a dream, Rudeus was with me And that's all that matters now.