MUSHOKU TENSEI: the beginning after the end

Rudeus's POV

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I am currently leaving the office after a busy day of training.

Today was my first time using one of the armors that my future version built to become stronger.

I'm honestly shocked.... To think something like this would exist!

Although I must thank Clifth, Zanoba and Roxy for the development of the armor.

I'll make sure to reward Roxy very well tonight If you know what I mean hehehe.....

Ahem! Well, back to the topic, today was a very productive day.

Although I didn't make huge progress I'm starting to understand the technique required to use the Dragon God Urupen fighting style.

All thanks to this adaptable body of mine!

But don't judge me, it's just my first day of serious training, I'm not an isekai protagonist!

Still, with the armor, my new spells and this new form of martial arts I will surely become very powerful.

And I must be, Laplace is soon to revive and I must do my part to defeat Hitogami but...

One step at a time, tomorrow I will meet with Nanahoshi And 10 days later I will finally be reunited with my children...but I want to leave my children out of my thoughts just for now, if something goes wrong with them I have my wives, Orsted and Peragius To support me.

although we already agreed that Orsted would talk to Nanahoshi first but I am still worried about how she will react to seeing me again

According to Sylphie, she didn't take my death very well and I can understand her if you allow me to be a little arrogant, losing the only connection to your world, the only person who knows you that closely, It would be horrible, wouldn't it? And that worries me. I hope you don't call me an impostor like some insolent grandson I know....

Uggg And this brings me to my current situation...

Yesterday I had sex with Sylphie and I didn't remember that my grandchildren were still at home...Even though they were in the backyard it could have been dangerous Sylphie is not used to containing her moans So there's a remote possibility that someone has heard us...

Although can you blame me?!, having a mature beauty as a wife isn't easy you know?, the only way we don't do this all day is because I'm working!

But still...

That guy obviously holds a grudge against me and I could understand it at first but now...

It's not nice when someone looks down on you in your own home, you know? Even I have feelings, and that brat is wearing out my patience...

So because of my love for Sylphie and Roxy I will make peace with that boy, what could go wrong right?,rigth?!.

That reminds me, I need to buy food for dinner....

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I saw my house in the distance as usual, I walked through the main courtyard as usual, Bitt opened the door for me as usual and as usual I found Sylphie in the living room Sitting on her couch while knitting a scarf And...what was not usual...was seeing Paul sitting on the sofa opposite looking me in the eyes...

But what was less usual was that there was no disdain in his expression, or so I think...rather, his look was one of doubt, as if he didn't know what to say...

--I'm back...Sylphie- I said While trying to ignore Paul's gaze as usual

-Welcome my love- said Sylphie as she walked towards me and gave me a passionate kiss.

Breaking the kiss he looked me in the eyes and spoke

-Lunch is ready, do you want to eat? - she asked me while she was taking shopping bags

-Yes, I would love to- I said as I took off my robe and left Aqua Hertia in a corner

-Ok, my love, Anne will let you know, and Paul wants to talk to you- she said while winking at Paul and he sat up straight on the couch.

I looked at Sylphie confused and she just gave me a smile as she headed to the kitchen.

Paul and I exchange glances and although I had already seen that he resembles My Paul, I now realize that he is almost identical to him when he was young, except for his red eyes inherited from Sylphie.

We stayed in an awkward silence until he got up from the couch and walked towards the door-

-You...come with me, I want to talk to you...please- He told me as he left the house

Well, that's progress, now he doesn't call me an impostor.

We stood on the main portico and he stood in front of me with an expression of doubt and Uncertainty so I decided to speak first

-What do you want to talk about Paul?- I said while looking him in the eyes

He didn't look away, he opened and closed his mouth a couple of times until he dared to speak.

-I...I knew my grandfather Rudeus until he died when I was 15...- He said while still looking into my eyes.

Uggg I see where this is going....

You're going to call me an impostor again, aren't you?

-I was devastated, he was the person I admired the most and I wanted to be like him...- he said while a melancholic look formed on his face

-I inherited some talent in magic and at the age of 10 I became a saint of water and wind...although that was nothing compared to my grandfather who had reached the rank of god in all magic...- he said with A self-deprecating smile

Hmmm double saint in magic at 10 years old... that's impressive...

-After his death I swore to myself to protect my family, and I became a water king at 18, and then...you appeared...-He told me while looking me in the eyes with an expression of anger and determination.

-You claimed to be my dead grandfather and my grandmothers believed you...even Mr. Orsted believed you...- he said as he lowered his head and let out a long sigh.

-It's because I'm Rudeus but younger- I said without caring if he reacted

He raised his head and looked into my eyes stunned for a few moments and then he gave a small laugh

-he,I guess..- was all he replied...

-...so Rudeus...you are going to protect my grandmothers like my grandfather did?- he asked me with an expression that wouldn't accept negative answers.

I looked him in the eyes and answered seriously.

-Of course, they are my wives and I love them with all my soul, I would give my life for them- I answered with all the sincerity I could muster.

Paul looked into my eyes trying to find some trace of malice or falsehood and finding none, he lowered his head, bit his lip and then let out another long sigh.

-I suppose... so it's you, right?..., you're my grandfather but younger, ha!...- he said without raising his head

-Yes, I'm Rudeus Greyrat obviously- I said while waiting for his reaction

-It's okay...grandpa...please take care of our family...- he told me while he looked me in the eyes again and extended his hand to me.

I smiled at him and shook his hand

-I had planned to do it from the beginning- I answered.

-Haha, i know it- He told me while smiling at me

Immediately after, Anne came out to where we were and told us that lunch was ready.

-Are you going to eat with us Paul?- I asked him.

-Yes, I would like that- he replied with a smile.

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Sylphie was serving the food with a distressed expression but when she saw us both relaxed she let out a sigh of relief and gave us a big smile.

-My love, Paul, take a seat while I serve you food.- He said with a beautiful smile

And just like that, I made peace with my insolent grandson who didn't believe in me, I just hope that my children or Nanahoshi don't cause so much trouble, right?, right?!