Mushoku tensei: The renegade heir

[Please be kind and give me power stones! It motivates me to keep writing!!]

-Year K400 eighth month of the year, ruins of the Ars capital-

[3rd point of view]

A month ago the "Mana Disaster" hit the Ars capital of Asura which caused tremendous instability in the kingdom, the royal family and all the nobles of Asura disappeared without a trace as well as the commoner population.

Chaos spread throughout the kingdom due to the lack of administration and the lack of responses to such an event, many assumed that it was an attack provoked by a divine level spell against Asura but no one knew who or what had caused it so the priority was placed on finding the royal family and the Greyrat family.

Now after a month several nobles were reported as survivors and others were reported dead.

Fortunately King Randal and Minister Darius survived the catastrophe and returned to the capital to begin the reconstruction work.

But most of the powerful nobles of Asura died tragically in the face of this event, which are:

Amarant Notos Greyrat

Dante Zephyrus Greyrat

Saurus Boreas Greyrat

Roswell Purplehouse

Crish EasterWood

and unfortunately the deaths of:

Hilda Zephyrus Greyrat and Philip Boreas Greyrat were also confirmed.

This turned all Asuran politics upside down by losing three chiefs of the four regions of the country, which left the country prone to an invasion due to its lack of protection.

Therefore, after the king reestablished himself in the capital with Minister Darius, the news was given that Valentina Notos Greyrat, Amarant's wife, and her youngest son Philemon Notos Greyrat survived, Minister Darius ordered their immediate execution.

The causes are very confusing but most agree that it was to have someone to blame for this event.

So after a month Valentina Notos Greyrat was sentenced to death and executed in front of the few townspeople who had returned to the city and Philemon Notos Greyrat was taken into custody by the king for unknown reasons.

So far very few people have been able to return to the capital but they all declared that they were teleported.

...

[Paul Pov]

"haaaa...." I sighed heavily as I watched the rain fall non-stop from the window of my room, it's been a month since I was teleported to the great forest and unfortunately I arrived at the worst possible time since I will now be trapped here for almost four months if I don't want to drown!!!

Life here is too boring, I don't have many things to do but I can't just sit around doing nothing either so every morning and remembering the teachings of Wii Taa and Melisa I would train in my room day after day, honestly I didn't know if I was getting stronger or stagnating but at least I would stay in shape.

but even with that I couldn't stay all day training in my room so I went out to explore this village as much as I could, although I couldn't do much either since most of the roads and bridges here didn't have roofs and from what I could see the Dedoldia don't like to bathe...

most of the time I end my days at Gustav's house, since that guy besides being the leader of the village is also an enthusiastic storyteller, he reminded me of the stereotype of an old war veteran who tells his experiences to his grandchildren.

but besides that...

[Hey you!!, human child!!, what are you doing in this village!!] shouted a child with cat ears.

(sigh)

The adults of the village could be less prejudiced and more understanding...or at least that's what they seem...

but children have no filter and also with the prejudices they have of humans because of the kidnappers, it's reasonable that they don't trust me.

[Gyes...I already told you that I'll only stay until the rainy season passes...] I muttered tiredly, besides it turns out that this child is Gustav's son...

[haaaaa!!! Go back to Millis!!] Gyes shouted and without further ado he lunged at me with his wooden sword in hand, the child is barely twelve years old and his skill with the sword...is a beginner, it seems that he has talent but he lacks too much technique, his instincts control him and that's why he doesn't think clearly.

"haaaa!!" With a diagonal slash, Gyes tried to attack me by hitting my hip, but with a simple movement I moved aside and he fell face down on the ground.

"Grrrr!! Raaaa!" He continued screaming, howling and complaining as he tried to land a blow on me, but for fear of getting into trouble I didn't attack him, plus it serves as a warm-up for my reflexes.

But this has been going on for several days, I have always considered myself a very patient person but it was tiring to see this child with so much murderous intent towards me...

[Gyes, you leave me no other option...] I muttered as I took my own wooden sword.

[Tch!, it's about time kid!, fight against me and whoever loses will have to leave the village!!!] he shouted fervently which caught the attention of the other children

[Are you sure Gyes?...There will be no turning back!] I announced as I got into a combat stance.

Gyes got on all fours and put his wooden sword in his mouth...ha! So this technique comes from here, huh? I only saw Wii Taa use it once but it seemed ridiculous to me...

Gyes and I were separated by a distance of five meters on top of one of the few roofed bridges in the place, the only way out of here is to fall or pass by your enemy...

bah, what a shitty monologue! You've already exhausted my patience, kid!!

With this decided, I crouched slightly and used a long sword of silence to reach Gyes.

(swooosh!!) the air around me stopped, I passed Gyes and got behind him at supersonic speed and put my sword on his neck.

[I guess this is my victory...] I muttered.

Gyes flinched at this but tried to take me by surprise by spinning on his own axis.

I stopped his kick and grabbed him by the arms and threw him to the edge of the bridge.

[haaaa! Damn human, pull me up!! Pull me up!!] he shouted as he clung to the bridge.

[If I pull you up that will mark your defeat Gyes, do you accept it?] I muttered as I looked into his eyes.

I could see the poor boy's face turn pale and he stood still as he was suspended in the air, I could see he was scared, but what child wouldn't be in a similar situation?...

[Young Paul, that's enough, my son has already learned his lesson] Gustav's voice echoed behind me and I sighed.

and so Gustav helped his son up the bridge and led him by the arm to his house.

[Young Paul, please accompany me anyway] he muttered.

Oh shit, here comes the sermon of violence is not the answer or propaganda to racism right?!

Sighing again I followed Gustav to his house, Gyes was walking with his tail between his legs which gave him a funny look, but it was not the time to think about that.

In the end we entered the house, Gustav abruptly released Gyes who sat on the floor with his head down and Gustav indicated that I should sit next to him.

Then he stood in front of us and crossed his arms.

[Gyes, what did I tell you about looking for conflict where there is none?!] he shouted loudly, Gyes' ears fell and his gaze remained fixed on the floor.

[Don't be stupid and keep your feet on the ground...] the child murmured with tears in his eyes.

[Exactly! And you did exactly the opposite! You picked a fight against young Paul and never accepted your defeat! Be thankful that he is not a murderer or you would have been dead from the first day!!!] Gustav shouted fervently and I could see that the words did affect the child.

That's good, a little discipline never hurts.

[...B-but he's a human!! Humans kidnap our own and enslave them!!] Gyes tried to defend himself, he has a point, but I'm a sweet child who wouldn't hurt a fly!! Don't put me in the same bag.

[You're right, but it was also the humans who helped us in the last ambush towards the village, the humans saved you from that blue wolf in one of your escapades, would you hate them too?]

[...n-no..but...]

[And don't you remember your sister or that bitch elf who not long ago was here with that dwarf and caused havoc in the village?]

Oh...that's new, but as I recall Gustav told me that he also has a daughter named Ghislaine, but she was a total savage even by Doldia standards, so a few years ago they let a wandering swordsman take her away.

"..." Gyes remained silent, processing the words seriously and then looked me in the eyes.

[I'm sorry...for my behavior...Mr. Paul] the boy murmured with tears in his eyes and I just sighed exasperated.

[Okay, I think this will serve as a lesson for you in your life...] I murmured, patting him on the shoulder and he nodded weakly.

[Okay, Gyes, you can leave now, think about what you did when you see Paul again] Gustav warned and the boy left the hut.

[Haaa...] Gustav let out a heavy sigh and sat on the floor looking at the door. [I must thank you for your patience, Young Paul, not many people would endure a situation like that for so long] he continued with a weak smile.

[Hehe, it's just a kid... I mean, it's normal, I'm a human] I answered.

Gustav smiled at me and nodded.

[I've noticed that despite your age, you are very strong, young Paul, and you know how to use magic without enchantments... I've never seen such skill...] ​​he murmured as he looked at me.

[...I had very good teachers at home] I murmured remembering Eva, Wii Taa and Melisa... I hope they are all well.

[I see, you have great potential young master Paul, you can see that...]

[They told me that a lot at home too haha...] I said as worry invaded me again and Gustav noticed it.

[I'm sure your family is safe young Paul, it will only be three months and you will be able to start your journey back home...] he said and then he patted me on the shoulder and I nodded.

[Thank you very much, I hope so] I said with a smile.

So I stood up with a bow and left the hut, but outside was Gyes waiting by the door.

[uuuh...Gyes?, something's wrong?] I muttered.

The boy had his tail and ears drooping, he looked totally sad, I was even about to feel bad for him.

[c-could you please train me?] he muttered.

I blinked several times in confusion at this proposal but smiled.

[jeh!, you're tired of me kicking your ass huh?] I said with a mocking smile.

[what?!, don't play with your luck hu!!!...no, well, I mean yes!, I want to become stronger and you're the only person my age that I know that can help me in that matter!!] he answered.

[hmmm..but you're aware that it would only be for a few months, after that I'll have to leave, are you sure you'll be able to learn in that time?] I asked.

[Of course!! I'll try hard!...So then, okay?]

[Heh, sure, we'll start early tomorrow near the main platform!!] I said and so I started walking back to my cabin, I didn't turn to look at him but I can bet that the boy had a determined expression.

...

[Darius Pov]

"hmmm?..." feeling the comforting sensation of sleep I opened my eyes and found myself in a completely blank space, I already knew this place and the person who was here.

"Hello Darius!!, it seems that you have done what I asked you to the letter eh?" a comforting presence said behind me.

"Lord Hitogami..." I murmured with respect, before me was my teacher, the person who had helped me go from being a minor noble to the second most important person in Asura.

Therefore I had to treat him with respect since I was about to receive one of his pieces of advice.

"Lord Hitogami, I have done what you ordered me to do, I arrested and executed Valentina Notos Greyrat and captured her youngest son just as you asked me to" I said with a smile.

Hitogami just nodded with a smile and put his hands on his back with a playful expression characteristic of him.

"Yes my dear disciple but now we have a problem... Paul Notos Greyrat is still alive and when he finds out that his family is dead he will kill you" he said and I felt a chill run down my spine.

"B-but!... that day I sent Aubert to kill him!, I thought it was a done deal!!" I shouted in confusion.

"Yes... but the boy turned out to be stronger, he only managed to kill Amarant and the boy saw everything, most likely he is now on his way back in search of revenge" he explained in a serious tone and I just sighed.

"I-I see... and what can I do about it?..." I murmured.

"Relax, the boy is trapped in the great forest in Millis for three months, that is enough time for you to contact Reida Reia and hire her as a bodyguard" Hitogami said and I blinked in shock.

"Reida Reia?... the Water God?... but isn't it too much for a simple child?" I said with concern.

"Never dare to underestimate Paul, Darius, that child is already a triple advanced swordsman and is a holy water magician, it will take him two years to reach Asura and that is enough time for him to become stronger so you must take countermeasures against that... ha!, and you must also be careful with Wii Taa, he survived but was teleported to the conflict zone and it will take another two months to arrive" Hitogami said.

I felt my whole body start to go numb with pain, Wii Taa the Northern King and loyal bodyguard to the Notos...

When he finds out about the situation he will undoubtedly want to kill me too.

"What should I do against him?" I muttered.

"That's why I asked you to capture Philemon, you will say that Paul has died so your priority will be to take care of Philemon as the only heir of the Notos house, with that that guy will be calm" Hitogami said with a smile and I sighed in relief.

He always knows how to get me out of trouble.

"Well, thank you very much for your advice Lord Hitogami, I will follow it to the letter" I said with a bow.

"No problem, I'll see you later, for now keep rebuilding Ars..." was what he said before he disappeared from my sight and I woke up from my dream.